Teilani Dane"
By: Teilani Dane, Chief Medical Officer, [PC]
En Kelly Forrester (NPC), Ops Officer, [NPC]
EMH, Emergency Medical Hologram, [NPC]
Ian Hunter, Commanding Officer, [PC]
Jonathan Wright, Executive Officer, [PC]

Stardate: 58202.28 1430

Capt Hunter sat down in the command chair. He looked over at Wright and said, "Lets hope for the best." Then, Hunter ordered the conn to set a new course and engage.

The huge 680 meter ship veered to her new heading at 090.2. Her warp nacelles powered up and she slipped away into the darkness of space. As she glided smoothly between the stellar bodies her hull shimmered and faded and disappeared leaving only a counterfeited escape pod to drift away.

As the cloaked ship stealthily changed her course again, her Captain was apprehensive about the upcoming confrontation with a seasoned enemy. His crew was new and the she had nothing of a shakedown.

Hunter winced as pressed the comm button. "Attention, this is the Captain. Battle stations will sound in 18 hours as we attempt to rescue the surviving crewmembers of the USS Kittyhawk. Hunter out."

He leaned back. "Number One, I think I'd like to check on Silvo, will you accompany me?"

"Certainly Captain." said Wright.

"Very good, Riaan, you have the bridge."

=SICKBAY=

"How's he doing?" asked Hunter.

"He is very weak and in a good deal of pain." Said Wright as the entered sickbay. Silvio was on the bio-bed. Wright picked up a PADD and frowned. "It looks like he has been put into a chemical induced coma to reduce his pain and give his body time to heal."

Wright picked up a medical tricorder and scanned Silvio. Wright shook his head as we reviewd the injuried that were inflicted upon Silvio. Anger welled up inside him. "Those blasted Cardassians really did a number on him."

Hunter didn't respond to Wright's comments. He just starred blankly at the biomonitor over Silvo's bed.

"He is beginning to mend. He just needs time. He is young and I am sure he will pull through." Said Wright.

Hunter drew in a slow breath. He empathized with Silvo and shook his head. Hunter knew full well that who ever was taken prisoner off of the Kittyhawk would probably suffer the same, or worse.

It certainly was true that the years had changed Hunter. He wasn't the rank and file soldier, drilled to take commands without question, he used to be. 'Always Question Authority' seemed to be his motto in the past few years.

For as much as Hunter had changed, so had Jenkins.

"Okay." said Hunter, turning towards Wright. He turned to go. As the men headed towards the doorway, the EMH materialized in front of them. Hunter stepped backwards, an annoyed expression crossed Hunter's face.

"Sir, thanks for coming down to see me. I have sent a number of messages with numererous lists of concern about..." Hunter held his hand up and interrupted the EMH, "I don't have time for endless prattlings." said Hunter, "I've read your lists, is there something urgent Doctor?"

The EHM cocked his head back, no doubt finding the Captain's attitude to be rude. "Yes Sir, I think this warrants your attention, over here..." said the EHM gesturing towards a two patients asleep on bio beds at the far end of Sickbay.

As they walked toward it, the EMH explained, "...This is Doctor Wilkes. His condition is guarded. It is uncertain whether he'll survive or not. He was assigned as an incoming medical officer on our ship. He's still in a coma. The other patient is Teilani Dane, one of the Kittyhawk's medical staff."

She has recovered from her injuries and has requested assignment aboard the Zion." Hunter nodded, "I see."

"I must tell you she's a tenacious creature!" exclaimed the EMH. "What do you mean?" asked Hunter. "Well..." said the EMH grandstanding the conversation, "when we beamed her aboard, she was covered in dirt and blood, treating a second occupant of the escape pod who was severely. She refused to allow me to treat her until she had done all she could for her patient." Hunter nodded. The EMH continued, "...I'm afraid he didn't make it."

"Okay" said Hunter, "Let's visit with her."

Hunter and Wright followed the EMH to her bedside. Hunter nodded at the EHM, "Ensign," said the EMH waking her, "the Captain is here to see you."

Hunter watched the fiery red-head stir from her deep sleep. Her green eyes blinked awake as she took a moment to gain her bearing.

Energetically she began to speak, "First all the woman said my name is Teilani Dane, Doctor Teilani Dane. Permission to come on board Captain." Hunter smiled and nodded, "Yes Doctor, you are already aboard, Permission granted."

"Can you tell us what happened back there?" asked Hunter.

"I was on route to attend a medical conference on Qul Tuq when we got attacked, by Cardassians, there was no warning.. .It all happened so quickly., .Captain we must go after them, they took lots of crewmembers prisoner, who knows what they will do to them. she said.

"Easy Doctor," said Hunter re-assuringly. "We're on an intercept course. We're going to do everything we can."

Teilani continued, .After we got boarded, we were ordered to abandon ship, it was complete chaos, I got injured when a plasma conduit exploded on my way to an escape pod. I managed to pull Lieutenant X in the pod with me, after this ... I do not know I must have blacked out; the last thing I remember is ending here on the floor.

A moment of silence passed.

"I'm informed that you have requested a transfer to the Zion...you are in a hurry to get back to work." smiled Hunter.

Teilani nodded.

"She is tenacious" though Hunter to himself, "dedicated."

"Your request is granted, pending approval from headquarters." said Hunter.

"You are free to leave Sickbay." said the EMH, "but I prescribe at least 24 more hours of rest before returning to active duty."

She just nodded. Hunter smiled and tapped his combadge, Ensign Forrester, please report to sickbay."

"I'll be right there," Forrester replied.

"When you are feeling better, please make a full report regarding the Kittyhawk." said Hunter. "If you need anything...don't hesitate to let me know. If you need any help coping with this disaster feel free to visit the ship's counselor. Welcome aboard Doctor."

Moments later Forrester entered. "Ensign, please escort our new Doctor to her quarters." said Hunter. The EMH passed Forrester a PADD with her personnel information, service record and transfer request. Forrester took the PADD and looked it over a moment and turned to Teilani, "Welcome aboard Doctor, follow me and I will show you to your quarters."

Teilani followed Forrester while Hunter and Wright headed back to the bridge.

They didn't have to go far, several spacious Doctor's quarters were located right on Deck 8 near Sickbay.

"I'm sure you know your way around, please, make yourself comfortable, recreational facilities are located on Deck 10.Also, we are on yellow alert. If you need anything just let me know..." Forrester politely excused herself and left Teilani to get acquainted with her quarters.

Teilani entered her room and sat down on the bed, she felt exhausted, she lied down and closed her eyes. It will all look better in the morning, finally she fell asleep.

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