This is a little experiment of mine. Depending upon how well it's recieved
will determine how long I persue it. This first story is the begining of
a series of short "cliff hanger" stories I will be doing. The first series
of stories will introduce a new major character for Enterprise.
I hope you enjoy it and keep checking back for new episodes.
"Balance"
by Quills
Looking past the debris she and the Captain both saw the after effects of Reed's gamble. Lying against the far wall was the lifeless body of Lt. Malcolm Reed.
Archer's face went pale, "Oh my God."
He and Ensign Pryce ran across the room. "Doctor, over here." Archer called out.
Phlox looked up to see what the commotion was about and saw the still form of
Lt. Reed..
"Commander, lie still." he told Tucker "Your injuries are minor. I need to
tend to Lt. Reed."
The Doctor's words automatically snapped Trip Tucker out of his daze. "Malcolm!" he shouted as he looked over and saw the away team standing around their fallen crewmate. He immediately stood up to rush over to Reed.
"Commander..." Phlox started trying to protest, but gave up knowing it was a waste of time. If he had learned anything serving with these humans it was that they took care of their own. Phlox stood up and followed Tucker over to where Lt. Reed lay. The Doctor kneeled down beside the Lieutenant and opened his medical case. Recalling sub Commander T'Pol's conversation about sensor equipment not Working, Phlox didn't waste time trying to use his hand held scanner. The Doctor pulled out a data PADD with an interface connector. Hooking the connector to Lt. Reed's EV suit caused the PADD to light up. The Doctor looked over the data readout for a few moments and breathed a sigh of relief.
"He's still alive Captain." He said looking up at Archer "However, he will not be if we do not get him back to the Enterprise and proper medical facilities immediately."
Archer and Reed looked at each other a moment and both knew what the other was thinking.
"The transporter" they said in unison.
"Doctor, is he stable enough for transport?" asked Archer
"I can't make any guarantees." Phlox told him "But I do know we don't have time to get him back by way of the shuttle craft."
"Trip, kill those engines." Said Archer
"Aye sir." Answered the engineer as he headed for the main reactor controls.
"Archer to Enterprise." He said as he tapped his EV suit comm panel .
"Enterprise, go ahead Captain." Answered T'Pol
"T'pol, have the transporter room stand by." Said Archer "We have one incoming casualty."
"Captain, I'll transport with the lieutenant." Said Plox interrupting "He needs immediate surgery."
"T'Pol, make that two for transport." Said Archer " The Doctor will be accompanying Lt. Reed. Stand by for Commander Tucker to shut down the ship's power system.'
"Yes sir." Said T'Pol "Captain, are you and the rest of the landing party in danger."
"I think we're alright for now." Said Archer " Stand bye."
Commander Tucker came running back to the away team.
"Let er rip Capn'" said Tucker
"T'Pol, lock the transporter onto Doctor Phlox and Mr. Reed." Said Archer
"Captain, transporter room reports they have a positive lock on Lt. Reed
and the Doctor."
"Energize." Ordered Archer
Moments later a low buzz filled the air and the Doctor and Lt. Reed were surrounded by Rays of light as their own forms became more opaque until they disappeared entirely.
"Enterprise, do you have them?" asked Archer
"One moment Captain." Said T'Pol "Affirmative Captain, transporter room reports Doctor Phlox and Lt. Reed successfully completed transport."
"Good" said Archer "Have the shuttle bay stand bye for our return. Also, have Hoshi raise Starfleet Headquarters. I want to talk to Starfleet Command once I'm aboard."
"Understood sir, " said T'Pol "Any further orders?"
"Yes, have Hoshi raise the Sesket Institute on Vulcan." Said Archer "I want to get in touch with Lt. Commander David Walking Bear."
Trip looked at Archer with concern when he heard him mention the officer's name. It was one he had not heard in a long time. Archer looked back at Trip Tucker. Both officer's knew this was far from over.
To be continued……….
will determine how long I persue it. This first story is the begining of
a series of short "cliff hanger" stories I will be doing. The first series
of stories will introduce a new major character for Enterprise.
I hope you enjoy it and keep checking back for new episodes.
"Balance"
by Quills
Looking past the debris she and the Captain both saw the after effects of Reed's gamble. Lying against the far wall was the lifeless body of Lt. Malcolm Reed.
Archer's face went pale, "Oh my God."
He and Ensign Pryce ran across the room. "Doctor, over here." Archer called out.
Phlox looked up to see what the commotion was about and saw the still form of
Lt. Reed..
"Commander, lie still." he told Tucker "Your injuries are minor. I need to
tend to Lt. Reed."
The Doctor's words automatically snapped Trip Tucker out of his daze. "Malcolm!" he shouted as he looked over and saw the away team standing around their fallen crewmate. He immediately stood up to rush over to Reed.
"Commander..." Phlox started trying to protest, but gave up knowing it was a waste of time. If he had learned anything serving with these humans it was that they took care of their own. Phlox stood up and followed Tucker over to where Lt. Reed lay. The Doctor kneeled down beside the Lieutenant and opened his medical case. Recalling sub Commander T'Pol's conversation about sensor equipment not Working, Phlox didn't waste time trying to use his hand held scanner. The Doctor pulled out a data PADD with an interface connector. Hooking the connector to Lt. Reed's EV suit caused the PADD to light up. The Doctor looked over the data readout for a few moments and breathed a sigh of relief.
"He's still alive Captain." He said looking up at Archer "However, he will not be if we do not get him back to the Enterprise and proper medical facilities immediately."
Archer and Reed looked at each other a moment and both knew what the other was thinking.
"The transporter" they said in unison.
"Doctor, is he stable enough for transport?" asked Archer
"I can't make any guarantees." Phlox told him "But I do know we don't have time to get him back by way of the shuttle craft."
"Trip, kill those engines." Said Archer
"Aye sir." Answered the engineer as he headed for the main reactor controls.
"Archer to Enterprise." He said as he tapped his EV suit comm panel .
"Enterprise, go ahead Captain." Answered T'Pol
"T'pol, have the transporter room stand by." Said Archer "We have one incoming casualty."
"Captain, I'll transport with the lieutenant." Said Plox interrupting "He needs immediate surgery."
"T'Pol, make that two for transport." Said Archer " The Doctor will be accompanying Lt. Reed. Stand by for Commander Tucker to shut down the ship's power system.'
"Yes sir." Said T'Pol "Captain, are you and the rest of the landing party in danger."
"I think we're alright for now." Said Archer " Stand bye."
Commander Tucker came running back to the away team.
"Let er rip Capn'" said Tucker
"T'Pol, lock the transporter onto Doctor Phlox and Mr. Reed." Said Archer
"Captain, transporter room reports they have a positive lock on Lt. Reed
and the Doctor."
"Energize." Ordered Archer
Moments later a low buzz filled the air and the Doctor and Lt. Reed were surrounded by Rays of light as their own forms became more opaque until they disappeared entirely.
"Enterprise, do you have them?" asked Archer
"One moment Captain." Said T'Pol "Affirmative Captain, transporter room reports Doctor Phlox and Lt. Reed successfully completed transport."
"Good" said Archer "Have the shuttle bay stand bye for our return. Also, have Hoshi raise Starfleet Headquarters. I want to talk to Starfleet Command once I'm aboard."
"Understood sir, " said T'Pol "Any further orders?"
"Yes, have Hoshi raise the Sesket Institute on Vulcan." Said Archer "I want to get in touch with Lt. Commander David Walking Bear."
Trip looked at Archer with concern when he heard him mention the officer's name. It was one he had not heard in a long time. Archer looked back at Trip Tucker. Both officer's knew this was far from over.
To be continued……….