Trip to Erebus

Posted on Sat Feb 8th, 2020 @ 4:25pm by Lieutenant Commander Ariana Monroe-Wayne

788 words; about a 4 minute read

Mission: Episode 103 - In The Darkest Days...
Location: Shuttle Bay USS Mercy
Timeline: MD 04

ON:

Michael stood just outside the shuttle bay doors waiting for Ariana. Hades had gotten them as close as possible. It would not deviate from his course but the window of launch would be tight. He waited hoping Ariana would be here soon.

Ariana arrived in prompt time, her demeanour seemed more upbeat and confident than last time she'd seen him in Hades office. "Sorry to have kept you waiting Nivar" She offered a polite smile. "I had another headache but it's better now."

He gave a nod. "We'll take the Starfleet shuttle for a few hours and then we'll meet with some of my people and take a First Federation shuttle from there." He motioned to the bay doors and they opened quickly. He allowed her entrance first. It was the smallest shuttle but it would do for now.

Ariana headed inside she didn't say a lot which for Ariana was strange in itself. She normally had plenty of questions to ask. "So you think the First Federation can help?" She looked curiously at Nivar.

"If we survive the trip, Yes." He headed inside the shuttle and started the pre flight check list."

"What exactly is that supposed to mean?" Ariana gave Nivar a quizzical look. "They do know we're coming, don't they?"

"They do but they are...not friendly." He sighed. "You'll see." The shuttle sealed off and they launched. As soon as the Mercy was out of range Nivar set coordinates. "Alright for this next part you'll have to be asleep. " He held up the Hypo that Hades had filled.

"Seriously?" She didn't like the idea but putting up a fight now wouldn't get her the information that this personality wanted. "If I must."

"Sorry...Hades is cautious." He gently pressed the hypo to her neck. "Why don't you lay down in the back. It will take a few minutes to take effect."

Ariana nodded and headed towards the back, when she awoke Ariana’s true personality would have control again but it would only be a matter of time before the new personality came through again, and she would be able to find out all about the planet or base she was headed to. Lying down Ariana closed her eyes and was soon sleeping peacefully.

The trip had taken shorter then he'd thought. When they'd arrived at the meeting place he'd transporter him and Ariana to the new first federation shuttle. The trip that would have taken days took only hours at the high speed they were able to achieve. They'd crossed over into First Federation space and he woke her carefully.

Ariana awoke with a start, she frowned and looked around her eyes falling on Nivar. “Nivar? Where? How?” She slowly sat up still looking confused. “How did I get onboard? Last I remember I was in my Quarters aboard the station.” She rested her head in her hands. “I remember having a splitting headache and that’s about it.”

He studied her. "Fascinating. You do not remember agreeing to go to Hades' colony?

Ariana nodded. “Yes, I remember that. I spoke with Hades, returned to my Quarters on the station to talk to Cameron, arrived aboard the Mercy and then...” She shook her head. “I don’t remember boarding the shuttle with you.” She looked at Nivar. “What in the hell is going on with me?!”

"We shall find out. That is why we are going to the colony."

Ariana nodded “My head still aches.” Ariana sighed. “If these people are as good as Hades says then I guess they’ll know what’s wrong with me. I guess I’ll find out soon enough.”

"First Federation Medicine is quite advanced. Hades refers to Starfleet medical as medieval. " Just as he finished speaking the emergency Klaxons began. He turned and headed back to the front leaving Ariana to follow.

Slipping into the seat his hands flew over the controls. "Hmm... it only took ten minutes. They seem to be slipping." He transmitted the codes required.

Ariana stood behind. “How long until we’re on the surface?”

"We've got to get to the colony first." Just as he finished speaking a large ship, shaped much like the Starfleet insignia badge dropped out of warp. A blue beam captured the shuttle.

Michael sighed. "And so the Dassik come."

"The who?" Ariana looked at Nivar. "Will you please tell me just what in the hell is going on! At least then I'll know what to expect and how to behave."

"Just stay silent for now. They are...not pleasant. They are the guardians of this system."

Ariana nodded and sat down. This was Nivar's show and she was going to let him run it.

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