McCoy shoved Sulu out of the way and collapsed next to Cal's unmoving form. Tears were now pouring down the man's face as his heart was shattering in his very chest. He numbly pressed two fingers to her Carotid artery and closed his eyes in horror. He moved his hand to her wrist and pressed hard against the pulse points there. Again he closed his eyes in pain. He couldn't detect her pulse.
Sarek walked over and knelt beside him. He gently motioned to her face, and McCoy nodded. Lifting his delicate hand to her Psi Points, he entered the meld. After just a few moments his breathing had slowed down to a rate that would have killed a human.
McCoy slipped the Medical Tricorder out of his bag and began scanning her limp form. Her brain activity was extremely strong, however, her heart rate, pulse rate and breathing were dangerously low. He brought his stethoscope to her chest and found her heartbeat. Its soft tha-dump, tha-dump comforted him.
It was then that the noticed the horrifically large claw mark crossing her slender body from left shoulder to right hip. Something had quite literally clawed the daylights out of her. He pulled an Exoscalpel out of his kit and began cutting her Uniform shirt off of her torso. As the tattered fabric fell away, he saw the dark crimson bruising around the edge of the claw marks. There was a light blue gel-like substance on the outside of the wounds.
Spock knelt down and scraped some of the substance off and smelled it briefly. His brow furrowed and he brought out his PADD once more. Scanning the reports of all the species being cultivated on New Vulcan, he gave pause to the report listing the new Mammalian Life Forms. In the list was a creature that he was extremely familiar with.
"Doctor, I believe she has been attacked by a creature known as a Le-Matya. It is similar to the Terran 'Bobcat'. Quite vicious, extremely predatory and attacks with poisonous claws. If my findings are indeed correct, it is absolutely vital that we transport Ms. Shade back to the Enterprise immediately." Spock stated swiftly. His concern was now shifted from the health of the young girl, to the fact that there was still no known cure for le-matya poisonings.
McCoy took her cold hand in his and stroked the back of it with his thumb. He brushed her tangled hair off the left side of her face. Sitting there, he started sending every ounce of safety to the surface of his thoughts that he could.
Sarek withdrew from the meld and sat back on the cave floor. Turning slightly to Leonard he reached out and touched the young Doctor on the shoulder. "Doctor McCoy, she is gravely injured, as your readings have shown. I was able to make contact with her, although it was not easy. I will require meditation when I get the chance. She has stopped almost all of her bodily functions in an effort to slow the course of the poison. She is aware of your presence, though barely. As Amanda would have said 'it's do or die, boys. Let's hit it and get it.' Though I am not sure what 'it' is."
Outside the group heard the fluttering of sand as the Medical Transport landed. Jim quickly stood and ran out to the specialized Shuttle. In just a matter of minutes, Jim had the Anti-Grav Lift and was already pushing the it towards Bones.
Bones looked at his friend and nodded gravely. He closed his bag, slinging it over his shoulder. Stepping away from Lilly to give Jim room to bring the Lift over, Bones silently whispered three fateful words that he knew only the Vulcans near him would hear.
Jim maneuvered the Lift beside Lilly. Selek appeared behind the group and held the Lift steady. Spock slid his strong hands under Lilly's shoulders and hooked his fingers into her armpits. Jim and Bones took her legs and the three lifted her slowly and gently. Walking the few short steps to the Lift, they laid her down softly and Bones took off.
Pulling out his Communication, he began frantically calling back to the Enterprise. "This is McCoy have the Surgery Ward prepared in Sickbay. Medical Emergency." His thick voice growled harshly.
Sulu was already ahead of the group, running into the parked Medical Transport Shuttle. He practically jumped into the Pilot's Chair and began firing the shuttle up. Within a few moments the shuttle was ready to depart.
Pushing the Anti-Grav Lift ahead of himself, Bones quickly positioned the device next to the Biobed. Lowering the device, Jim stepped up to help slide Lilly into the comfort of the bed. As soon as she was positioned, Bones began pulling devices out of his small kit and setting them on the Sterile Tray attached to the bulkhead.
"C'mon Cal, fight this, you can do it. Just fight, that's all I need from you." Bones spoke softly to the young woman.
Spock was helping place the Biobed's monitors and Life-Support Systems on Lilly's small body. Finished, he pressed the button to spring the system to life. Now active, the monitors began screaming out harsh beeps and alarms.
"DAMN IT! Her heart's stopping. C'mon Cal. Don't do this to me!" Bones growled out in a harsh yell.
Grabbing the Cardio Stimulator and an Adrenaline Hypospray, he pressed the Spray to her heart and pressed the release. Placing the Cardio Stimulator, he pressed the device down releasing its powerful electrical charge. Her body flopped and the Heart Monitor stopped for just a moment, before resuming a semi-steady beat.
Ripping his Communicator from his belt, he called Doctor M'Benga. "Jabilo, damn it, I need you! She's dyin'!" He screamed into the small device.
"Understood Doctor McCoy. I'm outside the Science Colony." The Kenyan replied calmly, before clicking off the call.
Jim now stood beside her Biobed and placed a hand gently on Bones' arm. Looking at the older man, he tried to reassure him.
"Bones, c'mon, what can we do to help? Spock's the best damn brainiac on the ship, and you've patched me up more times than I can even comprehend that there are numbers for. You need extra hands, you've got mine and Spock's, just tell us what you need." Jim spoke softly to his beloved best friend.
Leonard looked at his friend and handed a Hypospray to him. Turning to Spock, he passed off the Medical Tricorder. Satisfied that the Vulcan would at least understand the importance of some of its data.
Ripping open his satchel bag, he started pulling out vials different colored liquids. Setting aside the unwanted ones, he tossed a bright purple vial to Jim. Placing two more on the bed near Jim he cleared his throat.
"Jimmy, load the Hypo with the purple one first. I swear to God, if you fail and kill her, I will do things to you that the Hippocratic Oath wouldn't even cover, you damn crazy fool. If her heart stops again you press that into her heart, and press down hard, Jim." The now terrified doctor instructed carefully.
Sulu effortlessly landed the Shuttle near the Science Colony and lowered the back accessway. The tall Kenyan doctor jumped on board and pushed his way beside Spock, causing Jim to shift to McCoy's right side.
The Cardiac Monitor went off again and her body flopped as the Cardio Stimulator tried to resuscitate her. Again her body flopped as a stronger electrical discharge was sent out. The monitor was still silent, its one lone beep blaring through the small aircraft.
Jim sprang into action, slamming the Hypospray down on the small woman's heart. Squeezing the release he prayed the medicine would help. Discharging the spent vial Jabilo tossed him an almost fluorescent yellow replacement.
"Use that now. It's an Herbal Compound. Pain relief, an antibiotic and blister relief. It'll also help her start healing a little better." Doctor M'Benga ordered.
"Givin' her 10ccs of Terakine for pain. Also gave her a dose of Axonol and Neurozine. I need to take her under so I can start Surgery. Are you prepared to scrub in with me Jabilo?" The Georgian asked matter of factly.
Nodding his answer Jabilo stepped away and sterilized his hands and arms using the onboard Sonic Scrub Sink. Returning to his place he picked up an Exoscalpel and handed it to Bones. Grabbing the Vascular Regenerator, he powered the small device on.
Bones turned the scalpel on and began slicing away at the entirely too damaged flesh on the outsides of the wound. He worked slowly and methodically only making his incisions when absolutely needed. As the destroyed flesh burned away, the wound was slowly filling with fresh blood.
Spock called out an alarm softly. "Doctors, her Blood Volume is down 28%. She has lost approximately three-point-five pints of blood. Her body temperature is falling rapidly now."
Bones looked up and growled. "Jimmy! Get over here. Look behind me for a black box. It's a cooling unit. It'll have some IV Fluids in it. Get 'em over here, pronto. The shelf above the box has the IV Kits in it. Bring me one of those too, kid."
Jim run behind Bones and found the Cooler. Pulling out the cold pouch of liquid, he shivered and grabbed a package that read 'Starfleet Medical - Intravenous Delivery Kit - For use in the administration of Intravenous Medications and Fluids'. Clutching them both tightly he dropped them onto the tray Doctor M'Benga was now pointing at.
Quickly fingers flew as the two skilled doctors tore into the package and Spock pressed the button to call the tiny arm up that would hold the IV Bag. Inserting the tubing, Jabilo primed the IV Line. He quickly tied off her left arm and inserted the small 18 gauge green cannula into the presenting vein.
Attaching the Tubing to the end of the cannula now in her arm, he released the flow of the cool Saline into her bloodstream. Moving to the area near Leonard, he grabbed the small heater and placed it over Lilly's torso. The device whirred to life and began pouring comforting heated air down to the Biobed.
Sulu called out from the front of the Shuttle. "We're back! We're docking with the Ship now. Brace for landing. I'm going to make it as gentle as I can, Sirs. I can see the Medical Emergency Team, they're already here."
The shuttle thumped heavily as it settled onto the floor of the Shuttle Bay. Bones reached up and detached the Biobed from the Shuttle. Not bothering to move her, he hopped onto the bed and knelt at her feet. Taking the Vascular Regenerator from the Sterile Tray Jabilo left it on, he began using the device for its purpose. The tiny blue beam was quickly repairing the blood vessels torn to shreds in Lilly's chest and abdomen.
Her heart began beating a little stronger as precious fluids were refilling her spent vascular system. Her pulse was improving minorly, yet Bones still pressed on. Spock was now pushing the heavy Biobed out of the Shuttle and down to the closest Turbolift.
Jabilo ran alongside and pressed more medicines into her now bruised shoulder. Nurse Christine Chapel stepped up to the unoccupied left side of the bed as Spock kept pushing. Effortlessly stepping into rhythm with the team, she awaited her orders.
"Chris! I need you to start working on easing the muscle pain she has. Get the Neural Modulator out when we get her into Surgery. I'm going to have to go in and repair some of this damage as well as filter out her blood. I think I can rig a Dialysis Machine that might help clear some of this god damned poison out of her system." Bones ordered clearly before calling out for Jim.
"Jimmy! I need you and your precious hobgoblin to contact her Colony again. Find out if they have anything there that might be useful. Even if they can get me the genetic makeup of the damn le-matya, or whatever it's called, it might be enough I can save her." He cried out over the growing roar of the shuttles coming back in from New Vulcan.
Finally reaching the Turbolift, Spock pulled the Biobed in and pressed his back to the wall, trying to allow as much space as possible. He lightly touched her face and read her surface thoughts. PainpainpainpainwhydoesithurtsomuchLenpleasemaketh eburningstop.
"Doctors, Lilly is still in an extreme amount of pain. She is requesting 'Len' to make the burning stop. If this would be acceptable, I could ease some of her pain with a very light Mind Meld. Perhaps it would lessen it enough to 'take the edge off." Spock spoke softly and cooly.
Both Doctors nodded and said yes at near the same time. "Yes Spock, that's fine. Do what you can, please." Doctor M'Benga stated.
The Lift opened and the all-too-familiar hallway to Sickbay came into focus. Pushing the bed down the final stretch, Spock quickly maneuvered the bed into the Surgical Ward. Locking the bed in place, he moved his delicate fingers to Lilly's Psi points and connected with her mind.
Standing in the warmth of her thoughts Spock called out to her gently. I am Commander Spock of Vulcan. My father Sarek Melded with you earlier. I am going to lessen your pain before Doctors McCoy and M'Benga can repair the damage to you. Sleep now, Lilly. When you awaken this ordeal will be over.
Pulling out of the Meld, Spock stepped away from the bed and nodded to the Medical Team. "I believe I have lessened her pain adequately enough that you can begin Surgery now. Doctor M'Benga, perhaps a Vulcan Mint compound mixed with Kylin'the might help ease the burning sensation she's feeling." With that, Spock turned and exited Sickbay.
A/N: So sorry for the long update! My husband has been rather sick the last five days so I haven't had much time to get to the Computer and make updates / changes.
I promise I will not kill off Lilly. :) I just wanted some drama tossed in. :D