Title: "Gateway" 6/45
Author: Quills
Contact:the_quill_pen@yahoo.com
Series: ENT
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: Paramount owns Startrek and I derive no financial
gain from this story.
Codes: A, T/Tu, Ma, S, R, P angst, drama, romance, humor,
action/adventure
Summary: Captain Archer is relieved of command for a secret mission
into the 24th Century . To find and stop the Suliban renegade Silik.
While he is gone, a Vulcan Starfleet Captain from the future is given
temporary command of the Enterprise NX-01 with his own orders to to
investigate the 'Temporal Cold War'.
Chapter 16
The landing party cleared the hatchway of the captured fighter. Standing on the access way they were scanned by the officer in the control room. With him was Commander Tucker, temporarily in command.
"They check out sir." said the Ensign as he reviewed the bioscan
Trip motioned from the viewing window for the landing party to move to the decon chamber. Captain Soma and Ensign Mayweather helped the wounded Lieutenant Reed along as Ensign Sato hurried ahead to activate the door for them.
"Easy Malcolm." said the Captain as he and Mayweather set him down on a bench in the interim room.
"I'm alright, sir." replied the armory officer
Soma turned to the communication window and pressed the buzzer. A few moments later the metal door slid open revealing the face of the ship's medical officer, Dr. Phlox.
Phlox smiled at Soma. "Welcome aboard Captain. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance."
"Thank you Doctor." replied the Captain "I wish it were under more pleasant circumstances."
"Understandable, Captain." replied Phlox. "Are any of you injured?"
"I took a piece of shrapnel acroos my arm. It's numb butit's stopped bleeding." explained Soma "Mr. Reed has a deep laceration on his leg.
We used a medical kit aboard the fighter we stole, but he's having difficulties walking on it."
"I see." said Phlox as he pulled out a scanner "Yes, it is rather deep, but you did a good job of bandaging the wound. I'd like the Lieutenant to accompany you into the decontamination room. I'll treat him when he exits."
Phlox looked over at Reed "Are you in any pain Lieutenant?"
"No, Doctor" replied Reed "There was some pain medication in the medi-kit."
"Good." said the doctor
"Doctor, I assume ship's communications is still out." said Soma
"Yes Captain." Replied Phlox
"Please notify the bridge I would like to be contacted as soon as communication is restored." said Soma
"I'd like Sub Commander T'Pol to give me a status report on ship's systems and damage."
"I'm afraid that won't be possible." said Phlox "The Sub Commander was injured during the battle. I'm
treating her now."
Concern flashed across Soma's face. "Is she alright, Doctor?"
"She suffered a serious concussion and a laceration to her scalp." explained Phlox "However, her Vulcan physique minimized the overall damage. She needs to rest, but she will be fine."
"That's good news, Doctor" said Soma with a sigh
"From what Commander Tucker relayed to me, it is the Sub Commander we have to thank for surviving the attack." said Phlox
Soma shook his head "I don't doubt it Doctor." said Soma "Is Commander Tucker also in sickbay?"
"No, Captain." answered Phlox "I believe he is in engineering assessing the damage to the ship's engines."
"Please, let him know I would like to speak with him immediately." instructed Soma
"I'll send someone with the message Captain." said Phlox as he closed the metal door to the communication
window.
The four officers stripped off their uniforms, preparing to enter the decon room. Reed eased his coverall off carefully so as not to disturb his bandages. He handed his uniform to Mayweather who collected the other
uniforms and inserted them into the decon slot. Once they were down to their standard Starfleet 'blues' they proceeded through the decon doors. Once inside, the room assumed it's subdued lighting which signaled the
decontamination had begun.
Mayweather helped Reed sit down as he took a seat next to him. Looking up at Captain Soma he asked "Sir, have you ever gone through decon before?"
Soma turned towards the Ensign "Yes, I've gone through my share."
"I imagine Starfleet technology has significantly improved by the twenty fourth century." said Reed
"Yes it has." was all the Captain said with a smile.
Hoshi Sato sat down on another bench as she studied the Captain. He was very odd...physically...for a Vulcan. Most Vulcans...like T'Pol...were physically fit. She guessed it was just logical, but Captain Soma obviously indulged
in a rigorous physical regimen. His muscles were extremely well developed and she could see the contours of his body through the Starfleet shirt and briefs that hugged against his supple tan form. As she looked
up his back she noticed an odd marking on his right shoulder. Part of his shirt obscured it, but it looked like a tattoo!
As she craned her neck to get a better look the Captain turned his head towards her.
Smiling in her direction he said "Find something interesting Ensign?"
The startled Ensign almost jumped off her bench "No sir!" she replied quickly "I mean...yes sir. That is...I couldn't
help noticing your back."
Reed and Mayweather gave each other a look and grinned.
"I mean, you have a tattoo." she said
"That's right." he said still smiling at her
"It...uh...it looks like Klingon script." said Hoshi
"Right again, Ensign." replied Soma
"What does it say?" asked Hoshi "If it's alright to ask?"
"You read Klingon, don't you?" he asked
"A little bit, sir." she said "I've been trying to learn what I can."
"Then you read it and tell me what you think it says." he told her as he pulled of his shirt revealing his tanned
muscular back.
Hoshi's jaw dropped open "Um, well...." she said as she tried to focus on the Klingon script that went down the
Captain's right shoulder "Let's see...um...Kne'lgin? No 'lgen...Kne'lgen"
"Very good" said Soma " and the meaning"
"Kne' is in the future tense non descript descriptor and means 'always' " said Hoshi "Lgen mean soldier or warrior.
So it says...."Eternal Warrior"?"
Soma nodded at her "Excellent translation...Hoshi."
The young Ensign seemed to blush.
"Eternal warrior, sir?" said Reed
Soma turned his attention to Lt. Reed "It was a parting gift from the crew of a Klingon warship I served aboard."
"YOU served on a Klingon ship?" exclaimed Travis
"It was a Starfleet intelligence mission." explained Soma "I was a Lt Commander then. I had been assigned to represent Starfleet in a mutual concern of the Klingon Empire and the Federation. I sort of got roped into the role of first officer during the voyage. The crew and I had a few disagreements over my taking the position, but we resolved them."
"What sort of disagreements?" asked Reed
"Oooh, something along the lines of eviscerating me with a Mekleth." said Soma smiling
Reed's eyes opened wide and he looked over at Mayweather. Just then, the decon intercom chimed. Soma walked
over to it and hit the channel button. "Soma"
"Captain, this is Chief Engineer Tucker." replied the voice.
"Yes, Chief." said Soma "Sorry, I can't speak to you face to face, but the good Doctor
has us jumping through the decon hoops."
"No problem sir" said Tucker "I got your message just as we restored ship's communications."
"What's the damage Mr. Tucker?" asked Soma
"Not as bad as we first thought, sir." said Tucker "My people can get most of the ship's systems back up to full
power in a couple of days."
"I sense a but in there Chief." said the Captain
"Yes, sir." he replied "T'Pol dumped the warp core and detonated it sir."
"I see." said Soma
"It was the only thing she could do sir." said Tucker "That alien ship had us cold and the Sub Commander...well…she
did a hell ova job lurin them in to take the brunt of the warp core blast."
"No need to defend the Sub Commander's actions, Chief" said Soma "I'd expect nothing less from the Enterprise's
first officer."
"Yes, sir." replied the engineer
"Any ideas about the warp core?" asked Soma
"Well, sir" said Tucker "Mr. Wang is manning tactical. He gave me a report on the alien vessel.. It's still intact
but badly damaged. Her warp drive was completely blown off in the warp core detonation, but her engine room
appears to have survived...and so did her warp core."
"Is it compatible with Enterprise's systems?" asked Soma
"I'm not sure, but I think I can rig it." said Tucker
"The alternative of course is a five year trip home on impulse." said Soma
"Yes, sir." said Tucker in agreement
"Survivors on board the enemy vessel?" asked the Captain
"Yes, sir." said Tucker "sensors show their all located in the forward compartment...all Andorians "
"Structural integrity?" said the Captain
"She's holdin sir, but I don't know for how long." said Tucker
The Captain considered his options for a moment "Chief, I want you to have Lt. Wang bring Enterprise within
transporter range."
"Transporters sir?" questioned Tucker "That's pretty tricky especially with ship's system the way they are."
"Understood, but Andorians are known for sabotage work. If they know your coming they might rig the ship to
self destruct or offer armed resistance." said Soma "Have a security team standing by in the transporter room.
When we're in range I want the survivors beamed off and escorted to the brig. Then you and your team can
beam aboard and cannibalize whatever you think is worth salvaging. Understood?"
"Yes, sir." replied Tucker
"Good man." said the Captain "Then proceed Chief...with dispatch. We don't have much time. Soma out."
TBC....
Author: Quills
Contact:the_quill_pen@yahoo.com
Series: ENT
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: Paramount owns Startrek and I derive no financial
gain from this story.
Codes: A, T/Tu, Ma, S, R, P angst, drama, romance, humor,
action/adventure
Summary: Captain Archer is relieved of command for a secret mission
into the 24th Century . To find and stop the Suliban renegade Silik.
While he is gone, a Vulcan Starfleet Captain from the future is given
temporary command of the Enterprise NX-01 with his own orders to to
investigate the 'Temporal Cold War'.
Chapter 16
The landing party cleared the hatchway of the captured fighter. Standing on the access way they were scanned by the officer in the control room. With him was Commander Tucker, temporarily in command.
"They check out sir." said the Ensign as he reviewed the bioscan
Trip motioned from the viewing window for the landing party to move to the decon chamber. Captain Soma and Ensign Mayweather helped the wounded Lieutenant Reed along as Ensign Sato hurried ahead to activate the door for them.
"Easy Malcolm." said the Captain as he and Mayweather set him down on a bench in the interim room.
"I'm alright, sir." replied the armory officer
Soma turned to the communication window and pressed the buzzer. A few moments later the metal door slid open revealing the face of the ship's medical officer, Dr. Phlox.
Phlox smiled at Soma. "Welcome aboard Captain. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance."
"Thank you Doctor." replied the Captain "I wish it were under more pleasant circumstances."
"Understandable, Captain." replied Phlox. "Are any of you injured?"
"I took a piece of shrapnel acroos my arm. It's numb butit's stopped bleeding." explained Soma "Mr. Reed has a deep laceration on his leg.
We used a medical kit aboard the fighter we stole, but he's having difficulties walking on it."
"I see." said Phlox as he pulled out a scanner "Yes, it is rather deep, but you did a good job of bandaging the wound. I'd like the Lieutenant to accompany you into the decontamination room. I'll treat him when he exits."
Phlox looked over at Reed "Are you in any pain Lieutenant?"
"No, Doctor" replied Reed "There was some pain medication in the medi-kit."
"Good." said the doctor
"Doctor, I assume ship's communications is still out." said Soma
"Yes Captain." Replied Phlox
"Please notify the bridge I would like to be contacted as soon as communication is restored." said Soma
"I'd like Sub Commander T'Pol to give me a status report on ship's systems and damage."
"I'm afraid that won't be possible." said Phlox "The Sub Commander was injured during the battle. I'm
treating her now."
Concern flashed across Soma's face. "Is she alright, Doctor?"
"She suffered a serious concussion and a laceration to her scalp." explained Phlox "However, her Vulcan physique minimized the overall damage. She needs to rest, but she will be fine."
"That's good news, Doctor" said Soma with a sigh
"From what Commander Tucker relayed to me, it is the Sub Commander we have to thank for surviving the attack." said Phlox
Soma shook his head "I don't doubt it Doctor." said Soma "Is Commander Tucker also in sickbay?"
"No, Captain." answered Phlox "I believe he is in engineering assessing the damage to the ship's engines."
"Please, let him know I would like to speak with him immediately." instructed Soma
"I'll send someone with the message Captain." said Phlox as he closed the metal door to the communication
window.
The four officers stripped off their uniforms, preparing to enter the decon room. Reed eased his coverall off carefully so as not to disturb his bandages. He handed his uniform to Mayweather who collected the other
uniforms and inserted them into the decon slot. Once they were down to their standard Starfleet 'blues' they proceeded through the decon doors. Once inside, the room assumed it's subdued lighting which signaled the
decontamination had begun.
Mayweather helped Reed sit down as he took a seat next to him. Looking up at Captain Soma he asked "Sir, have you ever gone through decon before?"
Soma turned towards the Ensign "Yes, I've gone through my share."
"I imagine Starfleet technology has significantly improved by the twenty fourth century." said Reed
"Yes it has." was all the Captain said with a smile.
Hoshi Sato sat down on another bench as she studied the Captain. He was very odd...physically...for a Vulcan. Most Vulcans...like T'Pol...were physically fit. She guessed it was just logical, but Captain Soma obviously indulged
in a rigorous physical regimen. His muscles were extremely well developed and she could see the contours of his body through the Starfleet shirt and briefs that hugged against his supple tan form. As she looked
up his back she noticed an odd marking on his right shoulder. Part of his shirt obscured it, but it looked like a tattoo!
As she craned her neck to get a better look the Captain turned his head towards her.
Smiling in her direction he said "Find something interesting Ensign?"
The startled Ensign almost jumped off her bench "No sir!" she replied quickly "I mean...yes sir. That is...I couldn't
help noticing your back."
Reed and Mayweather gave each other a look and grinned.
"I mean, you have a tattoo." she said
"That's right." he said still smiling at her
"It...uh...it looks like Klingon script." said Hoshi
"Right again, Ensign." replied Soma
"What does it say?" asked Hoshi "If it's alright to ask?"
"You read Klingon, don't you?" he asked
"A little bit, sir." she said "I've been trying to learn what I can."
"Then you read it and tell me what you think it says." he told her as he pulled of his shirt revealing his tanned
muscular back.
Hoshi's jaw dropped open "Um, well...." she said as she tried to focus on the Klingon script that went down the
Captain's right shoulder "Let's see...um...Kne'lgin? No 'lgen...Kne'lgen"
"Very good" said Soma " and the meaning"
"Kne' is in the future tense non descript descriptor and means 'always' " said Hoshi "Lgen mean soldier or warrior.
So it says...."Eternal Warrior"?"
Soma nodded at her "Excellent translation...Hoshi."
The young Ensign seemed to blush.
"Eternal warrior, sir?" said Reed
Soma turned his attention to Lt. Reed "It was a parting gift from the crew of a Klingon warship I served aboard."
"YOU served on a Klingon ship?" exclaimed Travis
"It was a Starfleet intelligence mission." explained Soma "I was a Lt Commander then. I had been assigned to represent Starfleet in a mutual concern of the Klingon Empire and the Federation. I sort of got roped into the role of first officer during the voyage. The crew and I had a few disagreements over my taking the position, but we resolved them."
"What sort of disagreements?" asked Reed
"Oooh, something along the lines of eviscerating me with a Mekleth." said Soma smiling
Reed's eyes opened wide and he looked over at Mayweather. Just then, the decon intercom chimed. Soma walked
over to it and hit the channel button. "Soma"
"Captain, this is Chief Engineer Tucker." replied the voice.
"Yes, Chief." said Soma "Sorry, I can't speak to you face to face, but the good Doctor
has us jumping through the decon hoops."
"No problem sir" said Tucker "I got your message just as we restored ship's communications."
"What's the damage Mr. Tucker?" asked Soma
"Not as bad as we first thought, sir." said Tucker "My people can get most of the ship's systems back up to full
power in a couple of days."
"I sense a but in there Chief." said the Captain
"Yes, sir." he replied "T'Pol dumped the warp core and detonated it sir."
"I see." said Soma
"It was the only thing she could do sir." said Tucker "That alien ship had us cold and the Sub Commander...well…she
did a hell ova job lurin them in to take the brunt of the warp core blast."
"No need to defend the Sub Commander's actions, Chief" said Soma "I'd expect nothing less from the Enterprise's
first officer."
"Yes, sir." replied the engineer
"Any ideas about the warp core?" asked Soma
"Well, sir" said Tucker "Mr. Wang is manning tactical. He gave me a report on the alien vessel.. It's still intact
but badly damaged. Her warp drive was completely blown off in the warp core detonation, but her engine room
appears to have survived...and so did her warp core."
"Is it compatible with Enterprise's systems?" asked Soma
"I'm not sure, but I think I can rig it." said Tucker
"The alternative of course is a five year trip home on impulse." said Soma
"Yes, sir." said Tucker in agreement
"Survivors on board the enemy vessel?" asked the Captain
"Yes, sir." said Tucker "sensors show their all located in the forward compartment...all Andorians "
"Structural integrity?" said the Captain
"She's holdin sir, but I don't know for how long." said Tucker
The Captain considered his options for a moment "Chief, I want you to have Lt. Wang bring Enterprise within
transporter range."
"Transporters sir?" questioned Tucker "That's pretty tricky especially with ship's system the way they are."
"Understood, but Andorians are known for sabotage work. If they know your coming they might rig the ship to
self destruct or offer armed resistance." said Soma "Have a security team standing by in the transporter room.
When we're in range I want the survivors beamed off and escorted to the brig. Then you and your team can
beam aboard and cannibalize whatever you think is worth salvaging. Understood?"
"Yes, sir." replied Tucker
"Good man." said the Captain "Then proceed Chief...with dispatch. We don't have much time. Soma out."
TBC....