In the Family's Way

[jerrystockwell]

Thread for new SL.

[jerrystockwell]

Stockwell had watched McSwain sprint out toward the bridge. He had pulled guard duty at engineering station. The action was welcomed. At least for a moment, they got to do more than play 'catch up' with these criminals. Jerry considered himself fast, but this attack was blitzkrieg fast. Whatever they were using to get in must not have aboded energy weapons because the insurgent pulled a blade about the size of a machete, and before McSwain could even grab for his side arm; the blade had impaled him. For a moment it was as one with his body. It was like it belonged there and no place else. When the man yanked it out of him; MCSwain twisted around his eyes wide open in surprise. He hit the ground and the blood pumped on to the deck like a fountain. He was more than likely dead before the thud.

Jerry's phaser flew out, and the rest was muscle memory. Training drummed into his head over and over again took over and all of the enemies were down, but all had the same orders as the others and had bit their 'poison pills' before losing consciousness. It looked like an ancient impressionist painting. All of the mafia members mouths twisted in the short pain and flesh burns of their poison. They could have chosen quieter methods, but it was obvious the mafia wanted this. They wanted their enemies to know the firm control they had on their 'foot soldiers'. Men that would not only kill, but die on command. The thought only serve to strengthen Jerry's resolve. He tapped his 'com badge' with only one short message. "Bridge, McSwain is down for good."

[jerrystockwell]

Jerry had been issued temporary officer and quarters while on Earth. He had been given a room on the JAG level not much larger than a closet. He had been looking through regulations and protocols for several hours. His eyes were blurry and coffee was starting to lose the edge it had of keeping him awake. He took a drink and frowned. Cold! The worst tasting thing he could put in his mouth. It did wake him up a little. He decided this was the time to send out his message. He coded his message then began typing.

Lieutenant White Whisker To~Vensre,

I was hoping to have better news, but it looks as if both Commander Cross and Captain Windstorm will be charged. They have cited Article 118. 124 and 134 of the military code of justice. If the case is lost by them, the best case scenario will be a dishonorable discharge. I'm afraid if we don't prove the charges false Windstorm will be sentenced to life imprisonment, and the Commander even worse.

The prosecution is basing its case on the ships records which they absconded on the false pretense of an inspection. I don't believe we did what we are accused of, but we'll need to prove tampering. I'm sure you'll get the right people working on what was added or taken out of ships files. One other thing, we need to prove that we have in fact been moved forward through time. I'll need to talk to Dr Christienne personally on that note. If you could send her here ASAP it would be appreciated.

I'll send more information when I have it,

Stockwell