Post # 15 Contact

Posted on Sat May 30th, 2020 @ 12:14pm by Commodore Cyndi Song & Lieutenant T’Mia Rahl

Mission: The Restroffs (Space Spiders)
Location: Counsellor’s Office

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Walking into her office Amethyst settled into her favourite chair, she knew what was required of her she just had to try and reach out to whoever it was that had contacted her before. She looked at Will, “I’m ready Commander.”

"Go for it." Will replied.

Silence and darkness entered her mind but anticipation for a still voice was rewarded.

*You listened?” it said into Amethyst mind.

Outwardly there was little to tell whether Amethyst was in contact or not. But inside her mind a conversation was beginning. << Yes, I did. I need to know ... who you are, where you are. >>

* I am of Brol...I am happy you listen. We are in danger from the the creepy kind. The creepy kind have snared us in webs. Our ship was almost consumed by the webs...until.

<< Until? >> Amethyst was concentrating hard on the connection, the perspiration that was starting to show on her forehead said just how much to those watching. << until what? Do you know how we can stop them? Or at least communicate with them? >>

* The creepy ones crave power to respawn their queen. We cut power and breath ...but breath now shallow.

<< Breath ... you mean what we call life support? How long do you have before breath is gone? Can you guide me ... to your ship? >>

Silence again as the Brol creature did not immediately respond.

Will continued to stare at Amethyst with bated breath unaware of their exchange.

* Can you see us ?

Off the port bow of the ship unawares the Brol vessel outwardly glistened as its hull illuminated.

* We are the beacon

Amethyst opened her eyes and slowly rose from her seat, guided by her connection she made for the nearest window that looked out on the space around them. She nodded as she saw the hull glistening against the dark background. << I see you! I ... I ... >> with her energy depleted she slowly sank to the floor exhausted.

Will was close enough to lower her to the floor.

"Amethyst? Dr H'iri medical emergency," Will shouted loudly.

H'iri pounced in and administered a hypo spray and moved Will out of the way.

Amethyst slowly opened her eyes. “I .. I’m okay.” She offered Will a smile. “I know who they are ... which ship they are.”

" We need to tell the Captain."

“Will ...” Amethyst slowly sat up She was still pretty weak. “We have to shut down power, and possibly life support too or at least ... reduce power. It’s what the spiders want!” She propped herself up against a wall whilst she recouped some energy.

" First Officer to Captain Song. The Counselor has made contact."

"On my way," Cyndi said, once the counselor's location had been said Cyndi headed for Amethyst's office. Walking in, Cyndi spotted Amethyst leaning against the wall and helped her to a nearby chair before taking a seat. "What have you found out?"

Will leaned down and addressed Amethyst.

" Can you tell the Captain what you told me? "

Amethyst nodded. “They’re called the Brol, they’re ship ... I know which one it is now.” She paused to keep the facts straight in her head. “We have to shut down all power and reduce what we can of life support! It’s what the spiders want, they need energy to feed their queen.” She massaged her temples. “We have to save the Brol Captain! They’re life support is off and they’re dying over there!!”

" A Queen? Of course, but where is this Queen?" Will added rhetorically.
" Probably somebody Black Widow."

"Power has been shut down, that was discussed in the briefing. I've ordered the warp core to be taken off line and placed on standby. Shuttles are being readied for impulse only," Cyndi said "The science chief came up with a theory and after hearing this it has merit. What did you find out?"

“I can show you the ship the Brol are on, they have the answers we seek but I’m not yet strong enough to attempt another telepathic link.” She looked at them both in turn. “We need to save the Brol. They can help us.”

" I will prepare for our away mission." Will said as he helped Amethyst to her feet.

Amethyst hung onto Will’s arm, her legs were somewhat like Jelly after the extended contact with the Brol. “I ... I’d like to go with the team that go to the Brol.”

H'iri hissed," I can whip up a ssstimulant to help herrr focusss."

Amethyst nodded. “Just something to keep me on my feet would be great, I promise I’ll lie down and rest later. I don’t have time now.”

Will watched as H'iri administered the hypo. He then exited with Captain Song and Amethyst to head down to the hanger deck.

"I'm hoping your up to this," Cyndi commented

“I have to be Captain” Amethyst offered a smile. “I can sleep later but right now I need to be there.”

Arriving down to the hanger deck both officers joined the away team on the shuttle.

"Your to keep in contact with me. The CMO and Alona have already launched they're on my Delta Flyer. So far the spiders have not followed them. The anit-matter shuttle is ready to launch. When it launches you launch thirty seconds behind it," Cyndi said "You run into anything you contact the CMO."

" Aye aye Captain." Will replied.


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