"Slumber and the Borg: Part Four" By Narciso
::Slumber and the Borg::
Part Four: End of Madness?
"YOU SON OF A WHORE!" Screamed Cherrosk as his anger exploded beyond limits and he lunged forward, breaking free from Marietta's grasp and punching Representative Helmer square in the jaw. "MY FAMILY WAS ON THE ADONIS! MY WIFE! MY CHILDREN!! YOU MURDERING BASTARD!!!!" Before Helmer could even stumble backwards from the punch, Cherrosk managed to deliver an uppercut to his chin, sending Helmer backwards and falling to the floor. Marietta quickly managed to grab Cherrosk before he could pounce on the Representative, along with Dr. Reeves.
"Calm down Cherrosk!! Killing him won't solve anything!" Cried Marietta as she tried to sooth his boiling anger.
"It's a fucking start!!" Shouted Cherrosk, still reaching and trying to strangle Helmer. He kept trying to push forward and free just so that he could place his hands on Helmer's neck. "It'll put an end to this damn madness!!"
"Enough!" Shouted the Commander.
Before the fight could rage on, they were interrupted once more by a scientist bursting into the room. "Representative!" He shouted as he ran to the old man's side and aided him to his feet.
"I'm alright, I'm alright." Spoke Helmer as he rubbed his jaw with the palm of his hand. "What is it?
"The Borg vessel and the Adonis have both been destroyed sir."
"Yes we know. We watched the entire damn thing!!" Cursed Cherrosk.
"Well, there are survivors of the Adonis near the wreckage. Shuttlecrafts sir. A lot of them."
"Survivors...?" Questioned Cherrosk with doubt.
"See? Your family may still yet be living." Said Marietta as she put a reassuring hand on his shoulder.
"Also, we have received a transmission from the USS Thunderchild which has just entered into orbit. They are proceeding to rescue the survivors and want Commander Calintz and his team to prepare for beaming up."
"I see... This incident no doubt forced a conclusion to our research... Commander. Take your men and go. There is much I must prepare for."
"I Hope you're preparing for Death!" Spat Cherrosk. "If my family isn't rescued... God have mercy on you Representative. God have mercy."
"I do not believe in a God."
"Choice is yours." Whispered Cherrosk as he turned and left the room abruptly, punching the wall beside the door as he left. Marietta herself ran after him, trying to keep him calm and from killing one of the scientists. Fed up with the situation, the Doctor and the Commander both left the office of Representative Helmer and gathered with the other two in the lower lobby.
"USS Thunderchild. Commander Calintz here. Away team ready to beam up, four total."
"Acknowledged away team. beaming now."
Having been beamed onto the Thunderchild, The away team is lead to area where the survivors are free to roam which ,due to their numbers, is a large portion of the starship. Commander Calintz and Dr. Reeves are both called to the conference room, as they are senior staff. Reaching the room, they found the Captain of the Thunderchild and his own senior staff awaiting them. Also present is Narciso, the only remaining member of the senior staff of the Adonis, as the others were all on the bridge.
"Counselor." Called Commander Calintz, noticing his wounds. "Where is the Captain?"
"He was on the bridge when we were surprised by the borg. He didn't survive the first attack. No one on the bridge survived." Replied Narciso solemnly.
"I see... Do we know how many survivors we have?"
"Here Commander." Spoke the Thunderchild Captain as he handed a padd to the Commander. "Counselor Heliree managed to compile the surviving personnel list just prior to being brought aboard. My crew is running through it to confirm it as we speak. It would also seem that Counselor Heliree is responsible for the survival of all those lives, as he took control of the Adonis, following the Deaths of all those on the bridge."
"Is that so? Well done Counselor."
"Do not congratulate me Commander. I was assisted by others and in the end I did lose the Adonis purposely."
"Nonsense Counselor." Voice the Captain. "We have received the record of the battle from Da'vani II while preforming the rescue. We've reviewed it and from what it shows, the destruction of the Adonis, while regrettable, was inevitable. We believe that the Counselor managed to postpone the inevitable, and saved the crew."
"Their lives are the priority over the ship itself. I would say he acted correctly." Voiced Dr. Reeves.
"We all concur doctor. And it will be written so in my report to Starfleet."
"Captain Mendall. What of the situation on Da'vani II?"
"That has been taken care of Commander. Orders have been passed down to the colony. The transport vessel will be here soon, as will others to match the vast population."
"And the-"
"That is all for now Commander. Go rest. Dismissed."
As the Captain ordered the end to the meeting, Narciso stood from his seat and turned to leave but caught Commander Calintz. "Commander. Is the away crew save?"
"Yes Counselor. But you know that already."
"Yes... But I just wanted to be sure I wasn't fooling myself."
"That's understandable. Marietta is waiting for you Counselor. I am sure she is ravaging through the ship trying to find you."
"Good point. Thank you Commander." With a slight bow, Narciso stepped to the side and made his way past the Commander, only to be grabbed on the arm by him.
"Narciso... Are you alright?"
Turning his head to the right, he looked to the Commander and gave a nod. "Yes... I'll be fine. The wound is minor."
"Come here, let me see it."
"That's not necessary..." Without a second to pass, the Commander pulled Narciso towards him and made it so that they were face to face with each other. The Commander was a good seven inches taller than the Counselor, and had a clear view of the wound. He touched the edges gently, not applying enough pressure to cause pain.
"I said I was alright Reaver..."
"Just checking... Did this happen before the Borg appeared?"
"Why do you ask?" Narciso questioned as he glanced up to meet the Commanders' gaze.
"Because you could have sensed the Borg coming, given the Captain fair warning as you have before."
"I see... I was sent to sickbay after something on the surface of Da'vani II caused me to become overwhelmed with emotions."
"Something on the surface? The emit..." The Commander stopped himself from speaking of the secret Borg Beacon Emitter that the scientists had developed. The less Narciso knew regarding it, the better. "Never mind. Now get going, before Marietta starts blasting through the walls."
"She only did that once, and to be fair the Ferengi had boarded without permission. She was worried and the holes were patched up quickly."
"Yeah, I remember the incident... Incidents."
Giving the Commander a smile, Narciso finally left the conference room and headed off to be with the other survivors. Finding Marietta, he was met with a tackle and an embraced all in one. Of course, Marietta was going crazy over the wounds he had and the ordeal he had to go through. Of course, that was expected of their big sister - little brother relationship.
The USS Thunderchild soon left orbit from around Da'vani II and was heading back to the Utopia Planitia Shipyard. From there the survivors of the Adonis would be sent their own ways. Some would head off to live with relatives, others would be instantly assigned to their new posts. Narciso for one, would be traveling back to Betazed to be with his grandparents and await his next post. During his wait, he is promoted to the rank of Lt Commander for his actions, in which he saved ninety one percent of the crew. His wait would not be long, as he would be assinged to a new vessel within a matter of months.
The research on Da'vani II is said to have been ceased, the emitter destroyed, and the disrupter has been taken offline and dismantled.
Or so they say in the official reports...
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Part Four: End of Madness?
"YOU SON OF A WHORE!" Screamed Cherrosk as his anger exploded beyond limits and he lunged forward, breaking free from Marietta's grasp and punching Representative Helmer square in the jaw. "MY FAMILY WAS ON THE ADONIS! MY WIFE! MY CHILDREN!! YOU MURDERING BASTARD!!!!" Before Helmer could even stumble backwards from the punch, Cherrosk managed to deliver an uppercut to his chin, sending Helmer backwards and falling to the floor. Marietta quickly managed to grab Cherrosk before he could pounce on the Representative, along with Dr. Reeves.
"Calm down Cherrosk!! Killing him won't solve anything!" Cried Marietta as she tried to sooth his boiling anger.
"It's a fucking start!!" Shouted Cherrosk, still reaching and trying to strangle Helmer. He kept trying to push forward and free just so that he could place his hands on Helmer's neck. "It'll put an end to this damn madness!!"
"Enough!" Shouted the Commander.
Before the fight could rage on, they were interrupted once more by a scientist bursting into the room. "Representative!" He shouted as he ran to the old man's side and aided him to his feet.
"I'm alright, I'm alright." Spoke Helmer as he rubbed his jaw with the palm of his hand. "What is it?
"The Borg vessel and the Adonis have both been destroyed sir."
"Yes we know. We watched the entire damn thing!!" Cursed Cherrosk.
"Well, there are survivors of the Adonis near the wreckage. Shuttlecrafts sir. A lot of them."
"Survivors...?" Questioned Cherrosk with doubt.
"See? Your family may still yet be living." Said Marietta as she put a reassuring hand on his shoulder.
"Also, we have received a transmission from the USS Thunderchild which has just entered into orbit. They are proceeding to rescue the survivors and want Commander Calintz and his team to prepare for beaming up."
"I see... This incident no doubt forced a conclusion to our research... Commander. Take your men and go. There is much I must prepare for."
"I Hope you're preparing for Death!" Spat Cherrosk. "If my family isn't rescued... God have mercy on you Representative. God have mercy."
"I do not believe in a God."
"Choice is yours." Whispered Cherrosk as he turned and left the room abruptly, punching the wall beside the door as he left. Marietta herself ran after him, trying to keep him calm and from killing one of the scientists. Fed up with the situation, the Doctor and the Commander both left the office of Representative Helmer and gathered with the other two in the lower lobby.
"USS Thunderchild. Commander Calintz here. Away team ready to beam up, four total."
"Acknowledged away team. beaming now."
Having been beamed onto the Thunderchild, The away team is lead to area where the survivors are free to roam which ,due to their numbers, is a large portion of the starship. Commander Calintz and Dr. Reeves are both called to the conference room, as they are senior staff. Reaching the room, they found the Captain of the Thunderchild and his own senior staff awaiting them. Also present is Narciso, the only remaining member of the senior staff of the Adonis, as the others were all on the bridge.
"Counselor." Called Commander Calintz, noticing his wounds. "Where is the Captain?"
"He was on the bridge when we were surprised by the borg. He didn't survive the first attack. No one on the bridge survived." Replied Narciso solemnly.
"I see... Do we know how many survivors we have?"
"Here Commander." Spoke the Thunderchild Captain as he handed a padd to the Commander. "Counselor Heliree managed to compile the surviving personnel list just prior to being brought aboard. My crew is running through it to confirm it as we speak. It would also seem that Counselor Heliree is responsible for the survival of all those lives, as he took control of the Adonis, following the Deaths of all those on the bridge."
"Is that so? Well done Counselor."
"Do not congratulate me Commander. I was assisted by others and in the end I did lose the Adonis purposely."
"Nonsense Counselor." Voice the Captain. "We have received the record of the battle from Da'vani II while preforming the rescue. We've reviewed it and from what it shows, the destruction of the Adonis, while regrettable, was inevitable. We believe that the Counselor managed to postpone the inevitable, and saved the crew."
"Their lives are the priority over the ship itself. I would say he acted correctly." Voiced Dr. Reeves.
"We all concur doctor. And it will be written so in my report to Starfleet."
"Captain Mendall. What of the situation on Da'vani II?"
"That has been taken care of Commander. Orders have been passed down to the colony. The transport vessel will be here soon, as will others to match the vast population."
"And the-"
"That is all for now Commander. Go rest. Dismissed."
As the Captain ordered the end to the meeting, Narciso stood from his seat and turned to leave but caught Commander Calintz. "Commander. Is the away crew save?"
"Yes Counselor. But you know that already."
"Yes... But I just wanted to be sure I wasn't fooling myself."
"That's understandable. Marietta is waiting for you Counselor. I am sure she is ravaging through the ship trying to find you."
"Good point. Thank you Commander." With a slight bow, Narciso stepped to the side and made his way past the Commander, only to be grabbed on the arm by him.
"Narciso... Are you alright?"
Turning his head to the right, he looked to the Commander and gave a nod. "Yes... I'll be fine. The wound is minor."
"Come here, let me see it."
"That's not necessary..." Without a second to pass, the Commander pulled Narciso towards him and made it so that they were face to face with each other. The Commander was a good seven inches taller than the Counselor, and had a clear view of the wound. He touched the edges gently, not applying enough pressure to cause pain.
"I said I was alright Reaver..."
"Just checking... Did this happen before the Borg appeared?"
"Why do you ask?" Narciso questioned as he glanced up to meet the Commanders' gaze.
"Because you could have sensed the Borg coming, given the Captain fair warning as you have before."
"I see... I was sent to sickbay after something on the surface of Da'vani II caused me to become overwhelmed with emotions."
"Something on the surface? The emit..." The Commander stopped himself from speaking of the secret Borg Beacon Emitter that the scientists had developed. The less Narciso knew regarding it, the better. "Never mind. Now get going, before Marietta starts blasting through the walls."
"She only did that once, and to be fair the Ferengi had boarded without permission. She was worried and the holes were patched up quickly."
"Yeah, I remember the incident... Incidents."
Giving the Commander a smile, Narciso finally left the conference room and headed off to be with the other survivors. Finding Marietta, he was met with a tackle and an embraced all in one. Of course, Marietta was going crazy over the wounds he had and the ordeal he had to go through. Of course, that was expected of their big sister - little brother relationship.
The USS Thunderchild soon left orbit from around Da'vani II and was heading back to the Utopia Planitia Shipyard. From there the survivors of the Adonis would be sent their own ways. Some would head off to live with relatives, others would be instantly assigned to their new posts. Narciso for one, would be traveling back to Betazed to be with his grandparents and await his next post. During his wait, he is promoted to the rank of Lt Commander for his actions, in which he saved ninety one percent of the crew. His wait would not be long, as he would be assinged to a new vessel within a matter of months.
The research on Da'vani II is said to have been ceased, the emitter destroyed, and the disrupter has been taken offline and dismantled.
Or so they say in the official reports...
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