Recovery

Posted on Sat Dec 9th, 2023 @ 6:30pm by Captain Mira Rodale

Mission: CSI: Chuck Norris
Location: USS Chuck Norris
Timeline: Present

on:
{Sickbay}

As Mira sat in the biobed, letting her strength slowly return, she debated if she stood up right at this moment, would she crumble to the floor. Probably. That would be so embarrassing.

So she gave herself precious moments, as she did her head cleared "K'ner we have ....4 Intruders able to ....." she struggled for the right words. "Cloak themselves. One looked like goo pouring out the air vent. I saw two other odd ripples in the room, and then there was the one behind me that struck me. So at least 4. "

Her hand went to touch her left side of her neck. " I have fought with a lot of beings, but this guy packed so much strength into that hit. Far stronger than a Klingon and their skin....." she closed her eyes for a moment, trying to pick out each detail. "bald, skin like...... well, it looked like stone in this lighting, but...."

Mira slipped off the biobed and then sat at a desk to use the medical console. Typing keyword description, then a few races came up. She touched the screen to activate the one that she had seen. "That's what I saw." On the screen was "Suliban?" she said the unfamiliar name.

K'ner nodded "physical enhancements via genetic engineering. I believe that is what we have been seeing."

Mira cursed she should have gone with her gut, not thinking something was wrong with her. "You said there is a prisoner in the security cell, and the weapon used to kill the delegate is with the captain?"

"Or on him," K'ner said calmly but meaning it might be pointed at the captain this very moment.

Mira tensed at the words and stood up to quickly sending the room around her in a spin. K'ner’s hand on her arm steadied her.

"Okay.....I am okay." she wasn't sure if she was telling herself that or K'ner. Either way, it worked. As a thought occurred in her mind, "Operations reported the computer using too much energy and an encrypted eyes only message. Like an idiot the comm office just passed to the person it was being sent to. Luckily, it was Lieutenant Lance. " Mira sighed. "I think things have gotten to lax on the ship. We are going to need some drills to keep people on their toes and remind them of the reason we have regulations." Mira took a cleansing breath.

Then added "I'll check on the captain then the prisoner. Then Lance then the comm officer then the computer and...."

"You do realize we have other people on the ship that can do things." K'ner told her, making Mira smile "Right I have to learn to delegate. I will put sleep up at the almost top of my list." Then she leaned back over the console, transferring a copy of her medical report to a PADD to give to the captain." Taking a look to see how bad the damage was, she winced.

"Dammit, that guy almost took my head off. One inch higher, I would've had hearing damage one inch lower and spine damage. Either he was very good, or I just got lucky."

Mira swallowed hard, then looked up at K'ner, who was taller by 5 inches and outweighed her by 88lbs of muscle and bone density. "I am betting luck."

Then she sighed. Any other officer would still be in a biobed by regulations. I’ll see about the Captain, then I’ll get sleep. Do you want me back here or …..well right now, I am bunking in cargo bay 1.”

K’ner frowned “There is an extra bunk in the barracks it’s safer there, and someone from my team will be around.”

Mira gave her nod before leaving.

{Captain’s Readyroom}

Walking in without knocking, Mira was in a fighting stance. The Captain looked at her, then at the door like she might be nuts. “Ah sorry sir, I was told….. ah thinking that maybe you might be in trouble ?”

The Captain smirked “And you came to save me?”

Well, now that he said it out loud, it did sound ridiculous. “Right security would have been a better choice.” With a sigh, she handed over her PADD
“The weapon that killed the cloned delegate was detected here. In this room.” Mira told him.

“Yes I have it locked up, Kronnelti found it in sickbay.” The Captain told her.

“So one of the Suliban that attacted me killed the delegate “ Her hand went to her head, feeling a little light-headed.

His eyes snapped to hers, then narrowed, taking in her appearance. There was blood on her uniform at the collar, and she looked pale. ”Give me a full report Lt.Commander “

So she did, seeing odd ripples on the wall, the eyes only transmission , the computer using too much power, and finding the delegate aid. Then, the attack on herself. “You have a full report of my medical, but I am sure K’ner will have more detailed one sent soon. I do realize I should be in bed sleeping, but I had to …..” See if her captain was safe. That sounded dumb. “Clearly I should be in bed, and I’ll delegate some of my responsibility then go to a bed.”

He nodded “see to it.”

Walking out Mira was about to look for a few people then stopped. Her brain wasn’t working. She was injured they should come to her. Tapping on her commbadge “Lt. Kronnelti and Lt Lance report to the barracks I need to talk to both of you.”

Dammit this was a small Ship surely she could make it to the barracks without falling on her face.

{Barracks}

Surprisingly Both men made it to the Barracks before she had. She gave them a tried smile before unzipping her jacket but they had seen the blood already. Taking it off she tosses it in the replicator to be recycled. Leaving her in her tank top.

“Kronnelti thank you for finding me when you did. I might be dead otherwise. There are 3 more Suliban on this ship besides the one you have in lockup and they can change shape and their looks. “

She knew she didn’t have to tell him more then that. “We also had a restricted eyes only message for you Lance. I am unable to perform all my duties at this time. “ she sat on a lower bunk not really knowing who’s it was but not able to stand any longer. “That is a you problem. Lance, I need you to take over the excess power issue with the computer and make sure the Captain’s orders are followed with the operations staff. I don’t have the strength to yell at them and whatever the message was I am sure it was important. I’ll be right here if anyone needs me. Dismissed.“

off:
Lt.Commander Mira Rodale
XO
USS Chuck Norris