Chapter 18
Blind Mans Rescue
La Forge charged into the room. It was more of a training hall, than a room, was the first thing to enter his mind. There were a lot of Jem Hadar scattered through the room, practising unarmed combat, at the far end of the room, they were fighting with a staff like weapon he had never seen before, but it looked very similar to a extended lance. In the entire of the room was a circle, with its edges roughly ½ a meter high. Inside the circle was three stands. Dylan lay in the middle of the arena not moving.
The nearest Jem Hadar noticed the Star Fleeter and charged towards him straight away. He fired at the nearest soldiers, who fell instantly. While this saved his life, it had the unfortunate side effect of attracting a lot more attention.
" Stop " Came a voice, La Forge saw the speaker was an awful large Jem Hadar, a instructor, he realised.
The Jem Hadar stopped at hearing the order, but La Forge realised that they had him surrounded. While he had the advantage of being the only one in the room with a firearm, the Jam Hadar had superior numbers. Geordie realised that if they charged him they would kill him through sheer weight of numbers.
Only behind him, towards the door, we there no Jam Hadar. Keeping his back to the wall, and the lance pointed at the nearest solider, he began to circle further into the room. The Jem Hadar at the furthest end of the massive room were also now aware of the intruder and can running across to join the crowd. Geordie was half way down the hall, back to the wall, surrounded by Jem Hadar, making a quick guess he decided that there were at least 60 maybe 70 soldiers in the room. Including the first group, at the bottom of the lift, he realised that this was more than enough soldiers to re-crew the two fighters outside in the hangers.
As Geordie progresses round the room he reaches a point opposite the arena were Dylan lay, the Jem Hadar follow him. As he starts deciding what to do next, when one of the Jem Hadar, the same one who had halted the warriors moments before, spoke.
" I am Kit'kataklan, trainer at this facility and I salute your courage " Then unnerving the star fleeter he started to address the assembled Jam Hadar like La Forge was under a mircoscope and not pointing a weapon at him.
" You could learn from this human. He is facing certain death, but has made all the tactically correct decisions. He is obviously alone here, and therefore has no one to guard his rear, so he keeps to the wall, he has held us at bay, and retained his composure "
" I don't want to kill you, but I am leaving here with that man " La Forge states, trying to assert himself in a tone that would, hopefully, not get him killed before the rest of the rescue party can arrive to help him.
" Really how do you plan to do that ? " Kit'Kataklan asks as one of the soldiers puts a knife to Hunts throat. A quick glance reveals that Dylan is still unmoving.
Suddenly, behind the assembled Jem Hadar there is an explosion at the back of the crowd. 10 of the fierce soldiers are either killed or severely injured from the blast.
" He is not alone "
As soon as he hears the explosion, Kit'kataklan whirls to see Tyr and Rommie in the room. Rommie has a force lance in each hand while Tyr aims his gauss rifle at the crowd.
La Forge briefly glances at the two Andromeda crew mates, and in that brief second one of the Jem Hadar charges him. They both fall to the ground, La Forge's lance knocked out of his hand. As they struggle, the Jem Hadar knocks the visor from La Forge's face. Instantly the fight is over, and La Forge is dragged to his feet. One of the Jam Hadar grab him by the throat, making it obvious that he would break his neck if Rommie or Tyr try anything. Quickly a group of Jem Hadar run to a locker and grab some rifles, which they train on Rommie and Tyr.
One of the Jem Hadar picks up the lance La Forge had dropped. As he grabs the handle, it discharges a power surge killing the solider.
Kit'kataklan ignores the dead soldier and addresses Tyr and Rommie.
" I will give you one chance to live, face one of these warriors, then me in the Arena " He gestures to the arena in the middle of the room. " The rules are simple, it is hand to hand combat. After a knock down, you must touch one of the pads one the top of any of the three posts. Once you are unable to do that, you lose. "
" And when I win " That was Rommie.
" I will allow you to take them both, and will allow you a 5 minute head start before we pursue you, hunt you down like dogs and kill you " Indicating La Forge and Hunt, who was still unmoving
" but I want to face him " Kit'kataklan points to Tyr. " I have never faced a human with bones sticking out of their forearms. " Kit'kataklan gestures to the arena
Tyr and Rommie head towards the arena, when Tyr stops and faces the Jem Hadar leader,
" But when I kill you, how do I know that I will keep your word ?"
"This is my second " He gestures to another large Jem Hadar " He is honour bound to my word. "
The other Jem Hadar simply nods.
" Very well, but release him, " Tyr indicates La Forge.
With a nod from Kit'kataklan La Forge is released and his visor is given back to him. La Forge heads to the edge of the Arena where Tyr and Rommie where, with Dylan by their feet. Rommie is bent over Dylan, assessing his condition. He wasn't unconscious as she had feared, simply asleep, but an exhausted sleep. Even in this sleep state his initial reaction was to cower away from Rommie.
La Forge took the massive gauss rifle from Tyr, who then also removed his back pack. He then took off his jacket, and stepped into the arena. Rommie quickly steps forward and whispers to Tyr
" They have weak knees and a weak neck if you strike from the side "
Tyr just nods slightly as Rommie steps back out of the Arena and returns to Dylan's side. He studies his opponent. He seems a lot smaller and a lot more eager than most of the other Jem Hadar.
" This is T'Tancterlon, he Is the youngest of us all "
" Take this child away and...."
Before Tyr can finish his sentence the Jem Hadar charges him. At the last moment Tyr falls to the ground on his left side and lashes out hard as he can with his right foot. It makes contact with the Jem Hadar's knee, which shatters.
Tyr simply stands up and walks to stand at the head of the Jem Hadar withering in pain on the floor. Suddenly The Jem Hadar reaches out and grabs Tyr by the leg. Tyr looks down at the back of the Jem Hadar's head, and realises that it is another weak spot in the anatomy. Tyr drops to one knee and rams his bone blades into the back of the Jem Hadar's head, killing him instantly.
Tyr then returns to his original starting point, and turns to stare Kit'kataklan straight in the eye.
" Your turn ? "
Two Jem Hadar quickly climb into the arena, and remove the lifeless body as Kit'kataklan steps in.
The two, without warning, spring into action. Tyr realises that Kit'kataklan will not make such a foolish attack as T'Tancterlon, and circles round his opponent.
Suddenly Tyr is distracted by a shout from Dylan. A quick glance and Tyr sees Rommie restraining Dylan who seems delirious. Tyr's genetically improved hearing picks up his mumbling
" Stop it. Stop It ... Don't hurt me, please Don't hurt me " and Rommie trying to calm her Captain down
Kit'kataklan, realising that Tyr is not concentrating on him charges Tyr. He is able to block the punches from the Jem Hadar, but to late realises that Kit'kataklan wants to get close to force Tyr to the ground. They both fall, with Kit'kataklanlanding on top of the Nitchean, and while pinning Tyr starts to punching him in the ribs. Tyr, felt a sharp stabbing pain in his side, and not wanting to have any more ribs broken, managed to rake Kit'kataklan's face with his bone blades. Kit'kataklan rolls off, also raking Tyr's face. They both regain their footing and go to opposite side, touching a post to indicate they are both still in the fight.
They both start to circle again, this time Tyr charges first. He faints a left handed punch at the Jem Hadar, who tries to block it, but at the last moment Tyr's other hand springs forward and rips the tube which provides the Jem Hadar with white from his chest.
Kit'kataklan instantly looks at his chest, realises what Tyr has done to him. Tyr then kicks Kit'kataklan in the lower belly area. Kit'kataklan doubles over, only to find himself in a headlock form the Nitchean. Before he can take advantage of easy strikes to Tyrs lower body, Tyr lifts him off the ground and twists, snapping Kit'kataklan's neck.
As Kit'kataklan falls lifeless to the ground Tyr raises his arms and shouts at the Jem Hadar.
" Remember that your best was beaten by Tyr Anazasi of the Kodiak Pride, out of Victoria by Barbarosa. " The rest of the Jem Hadar soldiers look shocked at the easy defeat of the leader. Then the Jem Hadar second steps into the arena.
" I am now the first. You have 5 minutes "
Quickly Tyr returned to La Forge who was standing at the edge of the arena, and takes his massive Gauss rifle and pack from the smaller man.
Rommie quickly tries to convince Dylan that she wasn't going to hurt him, but take him back to the ship, but Dylan stays o the floor and cowers away from Rommie.
Geordie watches Tyr putting his pack back on, he notices the Nitchean wince. Releasing the Kit'kataklan must of broken some ribs, and would not be able to travel across country to the slip fighters he turns his back to the Jem Hadar.
" La Forge to Harper "
" Harper here" In the background La Forge could here an explosion.
" Tyr's been hurt, and Dylan won't be able to fly out of here. We're gonna need a drop ship from the Andromeda. "
" Right, she should be here in 2 minutes, and the drop ship another couple after that "
Harper cut the link to La Forge who was just realising that he won't be able to carry Tyr if he passes out from the pain from his internal injuries, he explains his plan to Tyr and then runs out the room.
Rommie, realising that she didn't have time to convince Dylan that she wasn't going to hurt him, simply picks him up and starts carrying him. Tyr brings up the rear, and he pauses at the door.
He addresses the new Jem Hadar first
" What is your name ? "
The First looks up from Kit'kataklan's body
" I am Ro-Matter-Klan "
" Some people in the alliance say that the Jem Hadar are without honour. You have just proven to me otherwise. "
" The next time I see you, only one of us will survive."
Tyr just nods once at the Jem Hadar and then leaves hurrying down the corridor to catch up with Rommie. As he heads down the corridor the adrenaline from the fight begins to wear off and he realises how much pain he is in.
As the pain gets worse he sees Worf comes running towards him.
Worf sees Tyr and sprints over to the big man. Realising that Tyr is starting to struggle, Worf put on of Tyr's arms over his shoulders and the pair make their way towards the lift.
As they arrived in the room, they hear Dax's voice.
" The Jem Hadar tried to override your command to the lift, so we have barricaded the door open, so the lift doors couldn't close "
Rommie suddenly spoke
" Andromeda has arrived in the system. She is sending a drop ship down, the other slip fighters are now returning on auto pilot. " Rommie then adds "We have 2 minutes before the Jem Hadar leave the training hall and pursue us, providing they hold to their word "
" They will " Tyr informs the Avatar
Dax and Worf look at them confused as Rommie continues " There are four Jem Hadar battleships entering the system. All have taken damage, they must be heading here to receive more crewmen and repairs "
" With only Trance on board who knows how to operate the vessel, we must return as a matter of urgency " Tyr said his voice slurred from the pain killers the La Forge had given him.
Dax and La Forge were moving the Jem Hadar corpses from the lift so that they could all enter, while Tyr quickly explained the problems in the training hall.
They all quickly entered the lift, as it began to rise,
" Worf to Beka "
" Beka here "
" What's your status "
" All watchtowers destroyed.. I have just finished a sweep of the returning patrols. The only Jem Hadar are now in your building. Harper's trick with the Hanger worked like a charm. "
" Are you aware of the situation on the Andromeda ? "
" No "
" There are four Jam Hadar warships entering the system "
" Right" Beka is silent for a few moments before speaking into the comm link again " One of the slip fighters is returning to the planet. Harper can fly escort, I'm returning to the Andromeda "
The rescue party exited the lift. As Rommie carried Dylan, he started struggling again. It was only by using her superior strength that Rommie was able to get him out the lift. Once they were all in the hall way, La Forge gave him a shot from a hypro spray to make him sleep.
Tyr asks, though clenched teeth, the question no body wanted to
" What is wrong with Dylan "
" He has been beaten... But they have also had him on drugs, but I don't know what could make him so paranoid in such a short period of time "
They started down the corridor, Dax took the lead, Rommie followed her, still carrying Dylan, Worf and Tyr came next with La Forge acting as a rear guard.
There was not a single Jem Hadar in the passage.
Finally they made it and hurried outside.
Harper was hovering nearby in a slip fighter and the Andromeda's drop ship was moments from landing. They emerged from the building and headed directly away from the door.
" La Forge to Harper "
" Harper, go "
" Within 30 seconds, there is going to be loads of Jem Hadar follow us out of the door"
" Gotcha "
Harper quickly positioned the fighter so that it was facing the building, suddenly the door was flung open and a squad of Jem Hadar came running out. Harper squeezed the trigger and the Jem Hadar fell.
The drop ship landed within meters of the waiting rescue party. They headed to the rear of the shuttle, which was facing them, the rear door swung open. Riker and Data jumped out and they both started firing at the roof of the building, which they had spotted on their descent. The weapons fire brought return fire from the concealed Jem Hadar. Harper saw this and brought the slip fighter round and opened fire.
Data stopped firing and ran forward and relieve Worf of Tyr who was on the verge of passing out. Once they were all inside Rommie headed straight to the cockpit, and instantly the small pod shot up through the atmosphere, Harper just behind.
Beka's voice came over the speakers
" No need to hurry folks, once the Jem Hadar picked up the Andromeda, they hightailed it out of here "
As Rommie headed towards her ship self, the Andromeda fired two volleys at the planet
" Base destroyed "
Tyr sat in the back of the trusty drop ship and thought of the Jem Hadar named Ro-matter-klan, and hoped he had survived.
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Blind Mans Rescue
La Forge charged into the room. It was more of a training hall, than a room, was the first thing to enter his mind. There were a lot of Jem Hadar scattered through the room, practising unarmed combat, at the far end of the room, they were fighting with a staff like weapon he had never seen before, but it looked very similar to a extended lance. In the entire of the room was a circle, with its edges roughly ½ a meter high. Inside the circle was three stands. Dylan lay in the middle of the arena not moving.
The nearest Jem Hadar noticed the Star Fleeter and charged towards him straight away. He fired at the nearest soldiers, who fell instantly. While this saved his life, it had the unfortunate side effect of attracting a lot more attention.
" Stop " Came a voice, La Forge saw the speaker was an awful large Jem Hadar, a instructor, he realised.
The Jem Hadar stopped at hearing the order, but La Forge realised that they had him surrounded. While he had the advantage of being the only one in the room with a firearm, the Jam Hadar had superior numbers. Geordie realised that if they charged him they would kill him through sheer weight of numbers.
Only behind him, towards the door, we there no Jam Hadar. Keeping his back to the wall, and the lance pointed at the nearest solider, he began to circle further into the room. The Jem Hadar at the furthest end of the massive room were also now aware of the intruder and can running across to join the crowd. Geordie was half way down the hall, back to the wall, surrounded by Jem Hadar, making a quick guess he decided that there were at least 60 maybe 70 soldiers in the room. Including the first group, at the bottom of the lift, he realised that this was more than enough soldiers to re-crew the two fighters outside in the hangers.
As Geordie progresses round the room he reaches a point opposite the arena were Dylan lay, the Jem Hadar follow him. As he starts deciding what to do next, when one of the Jem Hadar, the same one who had halted the warriors moments before, spoke.
" I am Kit'kataklan, trainer at this facility and I salute your courage " Then unnerving the star fleeter he started to address the assembled Jam Hadar like La Forge was under a mircoscope and not pointing a weapon at him.
" You could learn from this human. He is facing certain death, but has made all the tactically correct decisions. He is obviously alone here, and therefore has no one to guard his rear, so he keeps to the wall, he has held us at bay, and retained his composure "
" I don't want to kill you, but I am leaving here with that man " La Forge states, trying to assert himself in a tone that would, hopefully, not get him killed before the rest of the rescue party can arrive to help him.
" Really how do you plan to do that ? " Kit'Kataklan asks as one of the soldiers puts a knife to Hunts throat. A quick glance reveals that Dylan is still unmoving.
Suddenly, behind the assembled Jem Hadar there is an explosion at the back of the crowd. 10 of the fierce soldiers are either killed or severely injured from the blast.
" He is not alone "
As soon as he hears the explosion, Kit'kataklan whirls to see Tyr and Rommie in the room. Rommie has a force lance in each hand while Tyr aims his gauss rifle at the crowd.
La Forge briefly glances at the two Andromeda crew mates, and in that brief second one of the Jem Hadar charges him. They both fall to the ground, La Forge's lance knocked out of his hand. As they struggle, the Jem Hadar knocks the visor from La Forge's face. Instantly the fight is over, and La Forge is dragged to his feet. One of the Jam Hadar grab him by the throat, making it obvious that he would break his neck if Rommie or Tyr try anything. Quickly a group of Jem Hadar run to a locker and grab some rifles, which they train on Rommie and Tyr.
One of the Jem Hadar picks up the lance La Forge had dropped. As he grabs the handle, it discharges a power surge killing the solider.
Kit'kataklan ignores the dead soldier and addresses Tyr and Rommie.
" I will give you one chance to live, face one of these warriors, then me in the Arena " He gestures to the arena in the middle of the room. " The rules are simple, it is hand to hand combat. After a knock down, you must touch one of the pads one the top of any of the three posts. Once you are unable to do that, you lose. "
" And when I win " That was Rommie.
" I will allow you to take them both, and will allow you a 5 minute head start before we pursue you, hunt you down like dogs and kill you " Indicating La Forge and Hunt, who was still unmoving
" but I want to face him " Kit'kataklan points to Tyr. " I have never faced a human with bones sticking out of their forearms. " Kit'kataklan gestures to the arena
Tyr and Rommie head towards the arena, when Tyr stops and faces the Jem Hadar leader,
" But when I kill you, how do I know that I will keep your word ?"
"This is my second " He gestures to another large Jem Hadar " He is honour bound to my word. "
The other Jem Hadar simply nods.
" Very well, but release him, " Tyr indicates La Forge.
With a nod from Kit'kataklan La Forge is released and his visor is given back to him. La Forge heads to the edge of the Arena where Tyr and Rommie where, with Dylan by their feet. Rommie is bent over Dylan, assessing his condition. He wasn't unconscious as she had feared, simply asleep, but an exhausted sleep. Even in this sleep state his initial reaction was to cower away from Rommie.
La Forge took the massive gauss rifle from Tyr, who then also removed his back pack. He then took off his jacket, and stepped into the arena. Rommie quickly steps forward and whispers to Tyr
" They have weak knees and a weak neck if you strike from the side "
Tyr just nods slightly as Rommie steps back out of the Arena and returns to Dylan's side. He studies his opponent. He seems a lot smaller and a lot more eager than most of the other Jem Hadar.
" This is T'Tancterlon, he Is the youngest of us all "
" Take this child away and...."
Before Tyr can finish his sentence the Jem Hadar charges him. At the last moment Tyr falls to the ground on his left side and lashes out hard as he can with his right foot. It makes contact with the Jem Hadar's knee, which shatters.
Tyr simply stands up and walks to stand at the head of the Jem Hadar withering in pain on the floor. Suddenly The Jem Hadar reaches out and grabs Tyr by the leg. Tyr looks down at the back of the Jem Hadar's head, and realises that it is another weak spot in the anatomy. Tyr drops to one knee and rams his bone blades into the back of the Jem Hadar's head, killing him instantly.
Tyr then returns to his original starting point, and turns to stare Kit'kataklan straight in the eye.
" Your turn ? "
Two Jem Hadar quickly climb into the arena, and remove the lifeless body as Kit'kataklan steps in.
The two, without warning, spring into action. Tyr realises that Kit'kataklan will not make such a foolish attack as T'Tancterlon, and circles round his opponent.
Suddenly Tyr is distracted by a shout from Dylan. A quick glance and Tyr sees Rommie restraining Dylan who seems delirious. Tyr's genetically improved hearing picks up his mumbling
" Stop it. Stop It ... Don't hurt me, please Don't hurt me " and Rommie trying to calm her Captain down
Kit'kataklan, realising that Tyr is not concentrating on him charges Tyr. He is able to block the punches from the Jem Hadar, but to late realises that Kit'kataklan wants to get close to force Tyr to the ground. They both fall, with Kit'kataklanlanding on top of the Nitchean, and while pinning Tyr starts to punching him in the ribs. Tyr, felt a sharp stabbing pain in his side, and not wanting to have any more ribs broken, managed to rake Kit'kataklan's face with his bone blades. Kit'kataklan rolls off, also raking Tyr's face. They both regain their footing and go to opposite side, touching a post to indicate they are both still in the fight.
They both start to circle again, this time Tyr charges first. He faints a left handed punch at the Jem Hadar, who tries to block it, but at the last moment Tyr's other hand springs forward and rips the tube which provides the Jem Hadar with white from his chest.
Kit'kataklan instantly looks at his chest, realises what Tyr has done to him. Tyr then kicks Kit'kataklan in the lower belly area. Kit'kataklan doubles over, only to find himself in a headlock form the Nitchean. Before he can take advantage of easy strikes to Tyrs lower body, Tyr lifts him off the ground and twists, snapping Kit'kataklan's neck.
As Kit'kataklan falls lifeless to the ground Tyr raises his arms and shouts at the Jem Hadar.
" Remember that your best was beaten by Tyr Anazasi of the Kodiak Pride, out of Victoria by Barbarosa. " The rest of the Jem Hadar soldiers look shocked at the easy defeat of the leader. Then the Jem Hadar second steps into the arena.
" I am now the first. You have 5 minutes "
Quickly Tyr returned to La Forge who was standing at the edge of the arena, and takes his massive Gauss rifle and pack from the smaller man.
Rommie quickly tries to convince Dylan that she wasn't going to hurt him, but take him back to the ship, but Dylan stays o the floor and cowers away from Rommie.
Geordie watches Tyr putting his pack back on, he notices the Nitchean wince. Releasing the Kit'kataklan must of broken some ribs, and would not be able to travel across country to the slip fighters he turns his back to the Jem Hadar.
" La Forge to Harper "
" Harper here" In the background La Forge could here an explosion.
" Tyr's been hurt, and Dylan won't be able to fly out of here. We're gonna need a drop ship from the Andromeda. "
" Right, she should be here in 2 minutes, and the drop ship another couple after that "
Harper cut the link to La Forge who was just realising that he won't be able to carry Tyr if he passes out from the pain from his internal injuries, he explains his plan to Tyr and then runs out the room.
Rommie, realising that she didn't have time to convince Dylan that she wasn't going to hurt him, simply picks him up and starts carrying him. Tyr brings up the rear, and he pauses at the door.
He addresses the new Jem Hadar first
" What is your name ? "
The First looks up from Kit'kataklan's body
" I am Ro-Matter-Klan "
" Some people in the alliance say that the Jem Hadar are without honour. You have just proven to me otherwise. "
" The next time I see you, only one of us will survive."
Tyr just nods once at the Jem Hadar and then leaves hurrying down the corridor to catch up with Rommie. As he heads down the corridor the adrenaline from the fight begins to wear off and he realises how much pain he is in.
As the pain gets worse he sees Worf comes running towards him.
Worf sees Tyr and sprints over to the big man. Realising that Tyr is starting to struggle, Worf put on of Tyr's arms over his shoulders and the pair make their way towards the lift.
As they arrived in the room, they hear Dax's voice.
" The Jem Hadar tried to override your command to the lift, so we have barricaded the door open, so the lift doors couldn't close "
Rommie suddenly spoke
" Andromeda has arrived in the system. She is sending a drop ship down, the other slip fighters are now returning on auto pilot. " Rommie then adds "We have 2 minutes before the Jem Hadar leave the training hall and pursue us, providing they hold to their word "
" They will " Tyr informs the Avatar
Dax and Worf look at them confused as Rommie continues " There are four Jem Hadar battleships entering the system. All have taken damage, they must be heading here to receive more crewmen and repairs "
" With only Trance on board who knows how to operate the vessel, we must return as a matter of urgency " Tyr said his voice slurred from the pain killers the La Forge had given him.
Dax and La Forge were moving the Jem Hadar corpses from the lift so that they could all enter, while Tyr quickly explained the problems in the training hall.
They all quickly entered the lift, as it began to rise,
" Worf to Beka "
" Beka here "
" What's your status "
" All watchtowers destroyed.. I have just finished a sweep of the returning patrols. The only Jem Hadar are now in your building. Harper's trick with the Hanger worked like a charm. "
" Are you aware of the situation on the Andromeda ? "
" No "
" There are four Jam Hadar warships entering the system "
" Right" Beka is silent for a few moments before speaking into the comm link again " One of the slip fighters is returning to the planet. Harper can fly escort, I'm returning to the Andromeda "
The rescue party exited the lift. As Rommie carried Dylan, he started struggling again. It was only by using her superior strength that Rommie was able to get him out the lift. Once they were all in the hall way, La Forge gave him a shot from a hypro spray to make him sleep.
Tyr asks, though clenched teeth, the question no body wanted to
" What is wrong with Dylan "
" He has been beaten... But they have also had him on drugs, but I don't know what could make him so paranoid in such a short period of time "
They started down the corridor, Dax took the lead, Rommie followed her, still carrying Dylan, Worf and Tyr came next with La Forge acting as a rear guard.
There was not a single Jem Hadar in the passage.
Finally they made it and hurried outside.
Harper was hovering nearby in a slip fighter and the Andromeda's drop ship was moments from landing. They emerged from the building and headed directly away from the door.
" La Forge to Harper "
" Harper, go "
" Within 30 seconds, there is going to be loads of Jem Hadar follow us out of the door"
" Gotcha "
Harper quickly positioned the fighter so that it was facing the building, suddenly the door was flung open and a squad of Jem Hadar came running out. Harper squeezed the trigger and the Jem Hadar fell.
The drop ship landed within meters of the waiting rescue party. They headed to the rear of the shuttle, which was facing them, the rear door swung open. Riker and Data jumped out and they both started firing at the roof of the building, which they had spotted on their descent. The weapons fire brought return fire from the concealed Jem Hadar. Harper saw this and brought the slip fighter round and opened fire.
Data stopped firing and ran forward and relieve Worf of Tyr who was on the verge of passing out. Once they were all inside Rommie headed straight to the cockpit, and instantly the small pod shot up through the atmosphere, Harper just behind.
Beka's voice came over the speakers
" No need to hurry folks, once the Jem Hadar picked up the Andromeda, they hightailed it out of here "
As Rommie headed towards her ship self, the Andromeda fired two volleys at the planet
" Base destroyed "
Tyr sat in the back of the trusty drop ship and thought of the Jem Hadar named Ro-matter-klan, and hoped he had survived.
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