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MikeKraken's Fan-Fiction
SherDran
(Sam) and MikeKraken (Al, Madaline, Deville)
(continued - November 2001) Sammy Jo: I shake my head. "I don't think so," I
say pensively. "I'm his enemy's daughter, a valuable commodity. Plus,
I know more about the Project's systems than Al does." I look at
Gooshie firmly. "We need to get me on that plane, don't we? Why were they
at the Project gate? To break in with Al's codes, right?" Gooshie: I punch a few keys on the handlink. "Ziggy
gives that a 89.2% probability," I relay to Sammy Jo. (continued - April 2002) Sammy Jo: I glare at Gooshie. "Mac and cheese? I don't think that is what makes for a dinner with the most eligible bachelor in this complex. Not that I would steal Dr. Hugen from Genine." MikeKraken 2002,04, 03:00 Gooshie: "Well, you just said yourself, all she has is mac and cheese, some frozen vegetables, and very little else. I'm all out of ideas," I say with a small smirk. Kat 2002,04, 03:02 Sammy Jo: "Some help you are," I tell him with a smirk in return as I pull out the frozen vegetables, the mac and cheese and whatever spices I can think of that might go with it and start making a rather interesting looking casserole from it. "Ziggy got anything yet?" MikeKraken 2002,04, 03:04 Gooshie: I punch a few keys on the handlink. "Nope. Like I said, Jorica said the only way out of here without authorization is to be dead. I doubt even that's true..." I remark sarcastically. "The best idea is to try to get on Hugen's good side and see if there's some way to get you and Al out of here without Lothos knowing it." Kat 2002,04, 03:06 Sammy Jo: I huff. "There's a trick. Heck, we're lucky Lothos hasn't figured me out yet." Why I was feeling so negative is beyond me but something was telling me that this wasn't going to work. That I wasn't going to be able to prevent Al from being killed on the doorsteps of PQL tomorrow evening. MikeKraken 2002,04, 03:08 Gooshie: I'm about to add to her comment when I hear a tone at the door. "He's here. Remember: the surveilence devices don't work in Trinity's quarters, so wait until he's inside," I say, knowing she would do so anyway. Kat 2002,04, 03:10 Sammy Jo: I nod as I put the casserole in the oven to cook and then, putting on a smile, go to the door. "Hello, Dr. Hugen. Please... come in." I close the door behind him and start towards the kitchen again. "Dinner isn't quite ready yet but maybe you'd like something to drink beforehand?" MikeKraken 2002,04, 03:14 Peter: "Thank you, Trinity," I reply as I step through the doorway. "What do you have to offer?" I question to her drink query. MikeKraken 2002,04, 03:14 sorry I took so long Kat 2002,04, 03:15 not a prob. Kat 2002,04, 03:16 Sammy Jo: "Ummm..." I start, looking through the kitchen. "Not much," I give a slight laugh. "I have diet soda, milk, water, and one can of beer." MikeKraken 2002,04, 03:17 Peter: "I guess you normally eat in the cafeteria, huh?" I say with a chuckle. "I wouldn't want to drink your last beer, so I guess I'll just have some water for now, thanks." Kat 2002,04, 03:20 Sammy Jo: "If you want it, you can have it. I'm going shopping later anyway," I tell him as I pour some water for both of us and bring them to the living room. "Please, have a seat." We sip at the water in silence for a moment before I decide that this is extremely awkward. "Umm.... Dr. Hugen... I... I need your help." MikeKraken 2002,04, 03:21 Peter: From the sound of importance in her tone, I put down my glass on the coffee table and meet my gaze with her. "What is it, Trinity?" Kat 2002,04, 03:24 Sammy Jo: "It's..." I sigh, looking towards Gooshie for help before returning my eyes to Peter. "I'm not sure if you are aware of this but... we have a prisoner whom I think should go free. And I think that if you and I collaborate together, we can not only free him but also you and Genine Calavicci." There, I said it. MikeKraken 2002,04, 03:25 Peter: It's been a long time since shock has shown on my face. However, Trinity Tremaine has just seen it. My eyes blink a few times before I can speak. "What are you implying, Trinity?" I ask in a near-whisper. Kat 2002,04, 03:26 Sammy Jo: "Just what I've said. I need your help in getting you, Genine, and her father out of this complex." MikeKraken 2002,04, 03:29 Peter: I let out a long breath I didn't realise I'd been holding. Looking deep into Trinity's eyes, I see something that Trinity hasn't felt in a long time, and something I didn't think she ever would. It's sympathy. "You're not Trinity, are you?" I state, still looking into here eyes. "She would never be this lenient after her year of torture, and giving up her child. After all that, she's almost as bad as Zoey." Kat 2002,04, 03:31 Sammy Jo: "No," I admit. "I'm not Trinity. And I'm taking a big risk in trusting you with that information. But I don't know where else to turn and if you don't help, I'm up a creek without a paddle." MikeKraken 2002,04, 03:32 Peter: It has been a long time since I decided that Genine and I will get out of this house of horrors... a long time. Looking down at the floor for a moment, I manage to say, "I'll help you in any way possible." Kat 2002,04, 03:36 Sammy Jo: I take his hands enthusiastically. "Thank you. Thank you so much." The buzz of the oven interrupts our conversation. "Let me get the concoction out of the oven and we can talk over dinner on how we're going to get this done." I go over to the oven and take out the casserole, setting it in the middle of the dinette table. "All Trinity had was... well... this." Dishing the casserole onto plates, I don't look at him for a long moment. "He isn't doing well." MikeKraken 2002,04, 03:39 Peter: "No, he isn't," I answer, knowing that she's talking about Admiral Calavicci. "You, er, Trinity, and Jorica have been working him around the clock... Zoey's scheduled for the final torture session tomorrow morning before the flight to New Mexico." I let a beat pass before asking my burning question: "Who are you?" Gooshie: Things seem to be going well so far. Dr. Hugen has agreed to help... when he asks Sammy Jo who she is, I wince. "Don't give him your name," I advise. If he does happen to turn sides on us, at least we'll have that barrier. Kat 2002,04, 03:41 Sammy Jo: "I..." I exhale slowly and shake my head. "I really can't say." Turning, I look into his eyes and freeze for a moment before saying. "Sammy Jo." I don't hear the end of it from Gooshie on that one. MikeKraken 2002,04, 03:43 Gooshie: "What are you doing?!" I say somewhat histarically, keeping my voice below a yelling tone. I keep on grumbling as I turn to the handlink for answers... Peter: "Sammy Jo... Sammy Jo Fuller? Sam Beckett's daughter?" I ask in awe. Kat 2002,04, 03:44 Sammy Jo: I lower my head at his recognizing my name and take a drink of water. "Maybe," I say quietly, the glass still to my lips. MikeKraken 2002,04, 03:46 Gooshie: I turn my head when Peter says Sammy Jo's full name.. "Oh, great..." I grumble. Peter: "So you're leaping for your father... Well, that isn't the issue here. You want me to help you get Genine and her father out of here, alive, with Lothos's permission? That's a really tough one, Sammy Jo," I say to her levelly. Kat 2002,04, 03:47 Sammy Jo: "I don't care if Lothos permits it or not. If we don't get them out of here on our terms... Admiral Calavicci is going to die." MikeKraken 2002,04, 03:49 Peter: "The plane that leaves tomorrow... Trinity nor Genine are scheduled to be on it. If I could somehow convince Lothos..." I begin, my thought trailing off as my mind begins to think. Kat 2002,04, 03:52 Sammy Jo: "You need to be on it too," I tell him plainly. I lean forward in my seat. "I really don't care if Trinity is on that plane. But you and Genine have to be because..." I pause and then continue. "Because two people who are so in love with each other don't deserve to live as slaves to that thing." (continued - July 2002) Peter: I am somewhat taken aback by her generosity. "S-Sammy Jo," I say softly. "I don't know what to say." We look at each other silently for a moment before I break the silence. "Either way, I want you and Genine on that plane. Don't worry about me." Kat 2002,07, 03:02 Sammy Jo: I smile gently at his words. "It's no wonder she's in love with you. You have a heart of gold." I look into his eyes. "I don't need to be on the plane. I'll leap out of here. Anyway, it's neither here nor there with that issue. We need a plan to give Lothos to convince him that you, Genine, and I have to be on that plane. Any suggestions?" MikeKraken 2002,07, 03:05 Peter: I look at the aura of Trinity for a beat, noticing the softness in her eyes, a glimpse of Sammy Jo shining through. "Nothing of the top of my head. As far as I know, Zoey, Thames, and Jorica will be 'escorting' the admiral. Unless I can convince either Lothos or Zoey to bring us three along, there's nothing we can do." I notice her tilt her head slightly at the emphasise I put on "escorting", but I look away and try to think of a plan... Kat 2002,07, 03:07 Sammy Jo: I take a breath and exhale, thinking for a long moment. "I'm sure I can convince Zoe that bringing Genine along would assist in tormenting Al further. As for you... you might try to convince them that having a physician on board would be prudent." MikeKraken 2002,07, 03:11 Peter: "It is somewhat of a weak argument to bring me along as they already have a skeleton medical crew on the plane. Lothos isn't very generous with letting me out of the complex, let alone being on a plane with Genine." I give her a small, sad smile, and continue."But indeed Trinity could easily convince Zoey to bring Genine. Certainly, she would see the tormenting aspect of that," I say with a hint of disgust. Kat 2002,07, 03:16 Sammy Jo: I think again, sipping at the water before me as I do so. "The whole idea of going to PQL is to take it over. Maybe I could convince Lothos that sending a... reception team would be a good idea. You know, send not only the guards but the necessary technicians and medical personnel to effectively take over and..." I look at Gooshie as I finish. "... initiate the Project personnel." I pause before continuing. "Aren't you the one who has the most experience in implantation surgery?" MikeKraken 2002,07, 03:19 Gooshie: I give Sammy Jo a horrified look at the implication of PQL being taken over, but settle myself down, knowing where she is going. Peter: "Perhaps you have a point there!" I remark. "However, perhaps I should address him about that. We have enough guards on the plane, and very few medical personelle. Maybe, just maybe..." I let my sentence trail off as I look back to Sammy Jo. "You truly are your father's daughter," I say with a slight smile. Kat 2002,07, 03:21 Sammy Jo: I return the smile. "I'll take that as a compliment." But the planning of this charade was leaving me feeling cold on the inside for fear that this wouldn't work. "Umm..." I hum as I slowly stand up to clear off the table of our now finished dinner. "I don't have much of a dessert.... Jell-O and whipped cream." MikeKraken 2002,07, 03:23 Peter: I chuckle at her mention of dessert. "That's all right. I can't remember the last time I had that!" Kat 2002,07, 03:25 Sammy Jo: I chuckle slightly. "They have that all the time over at Quantum Leap," I tell him as I dig in the refrigerator and present him with a rather poor-looking selection of the dessert. "I..." I laugh slightly. "I'm not very talented in the kitchen, I'm afraid." MikeKraken 2002,07, 03:26 Peter: "I know the feeling; I'm probably more inept than you are," I tell her, smiling. Kat 2002,07, 03:28 Sammy Jo: The dessert is eaten and there is no more time for us to chat as the lights flash the ten-minute warning to the curfew. But before opening the door to allow Peter to leave, I look into his eyes. "Do your part and I'll do mine and we should see each other again on that plane. Goodnight, Peter." MikeKraken 2002,07, 03:30 Peter: "Good night, Sammy Jo. Although, they plan on leaving early in the morning, so I would warrant that you should see Zoey before her scheduled session with Al." With that, I nod my head at her, and head for Central Control to confront Lothos. Gooshie: I watch the entire plan unfold, and after the doctor leaves, I turn to Sammy Jo. "I hope this works. I really, really hope this works." Kat 2002,07, 03:32 Sammy Jo: I slump onto the bed with a sigh. "So do I, Gooshie." I moan slightly, closing my eyes. He looks at me with concern. "If this doesn't work, I'm not only sentencing Al to death but the entire complex to slavery." MikeKraken 2002,07, 03:34 Gooshie: "That's not exactly true... we've managed to imprison the entire crew from the plane, with two exceptions, of course." When she looks at me with the question in her eyes, I answer before she can speak. "Jorica was helping Al, and Zoey was killed." Kat 2002,07, 03:36 Sammy Jo: I exhale slowly and, as I am about to speak again, the lights flash again for exactly 30 seconds before they go out completely. "I'm guessing that means it's time to go to bed. Find out when Trinity is supposed to report for duty in the morning. I need to talk to Zoe before that." MikeKraken 2002,07, 03:38 Gooshie: "Will do," I answer, " and good night." I press a button on the handlink to relocate myself to the correctional centre, finding myself face-to-face with Al. He can't see me, of course, but I find the schedule, thankfully, listed at the control panel by the door, indicating Trinity's hour to begin at four AM, two hours before Zoey's torture of Al. MikeKraken 2002,07, 03:39 Peter: Entering Central Control, I walk to the position on the floor where one addresses Lothos. "May I have a word with you regarding tomorrow flight?" I ask levelly. Kat 2002,07, 03:40 Lothos: I look down upon my most trusted ... and distrusted ... physician with curiosity. "I had not realized that the Admiral's departure from the complex was the latest talk of the town." I pause consideringly. "Proceed, Dr. Hugen." MikeKraken 2002,07, 03:43 Peter: "I was considering that perhaps I should be on the invasion team, sir. When we get to New Mexico and obtain Project Quantum Leap, we will need somebody to insert implants into our new collegues, correct? I am, afterall, your most experienced physician, and the single most proficient person in the complex to deal with implants." I keep my gaze with the red globe, waiting for the response. Kat 2002,07, 03:47 Lothos: I do not say anything for a long time, watching Hugen carefully, trying to see if he is up to something other than what he says. But then, it does only make sense that an implantation surgeon go with the invasion team. It would take less time in securing the complex if the personnel were properly subdued as quickly as possible. "Very well," I finally say. "Prepare your instruments and be ready to leave when the time comes but do not neglect your duties here. Insure that all that needs to be done here will be done in your absence." MikeKraken 2002,07, 03:50 Peter: "Of course, Lothos. I will attend to that right away." I give him a respectful nod, and turn to leave Central Control to head for my office to arrange for substitutes in my absence. "I just hope Sammy Jo holds up her part of this," I think quietly. ((Peter has no implants, correct?)) After arranging for Jerry Stafford to take my duties, wrapping up some paperwork, and gathering the required tools for "assimalation" of the PQL staff, I retire to my bedroom to pack some clothing and get some sleep. (continued - September 2002 [I]) Sammy Jo: I didn't sleep well last night, thinking about all that I had to do, about how I was laying in a comfortable bed while my friend and chief was trussed up and in pain and probably hasn't had even a drop to drink or a morsel to eat. I felt so much like a Judas, acting as if I were enjoying 'my' job. I was not in tip-top form to say the least when my quarter's lights came on, announcing that it was time for me to wake and get to work. Showering and dressing, and again feeling guilty for those comforts, I left Trinity's quarters and make my way through the complex towards Al's cell. I wanted to check on my charge before going to Zoe to bring up the idea of me coming along on the mission and about bringing Genine along. The moment I entered the cell, though, my heart dropped, forcing me to keep a disinterested look on my face. MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:46 Al: The light from the hallway pours into the room, causing me to blink my eyes and squint at the form in the doorway. "Oh, it's you," I say, my throat feeling like the sands of a dessert. Trinity and Jorica had been working on me with barely an hour's break since I've gotten here, and it seems like Trinity enjoys her work, though Jorica causes more pain, I can see sympathy in that one's eyes. The conversation we had a few hours ago confirms her feelings toward me. ((recall when Jorica went to Al and talked to him, her noticing how familiar he was... [something about her being his granddaughter from "The Leap Back].)) With luck, she'll be safe at PQL, and the rest will be jailed for the rest of their miserable lives. Kat 2002,09, 00:51 Sammy Jo: *You have to act the part or you won't save him*, I tell myself yet again before remembering every acting lesson that I had in high school (which actually accounted for about three before I decided acting just wasn't for me) and approaching Al, keeping my face plain. "Just wanting to check on you before breakfast," I tell him. "I imagine that sounds very good to you right now. Want me to bring you back something? Perhaps a fresh glass of juice or a pancake?" Gawd, I can't believe how callous I sound! MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:52 Al: "Breakfast..." I whisper hoarsly. "Will that be before or after Zoey's arranged timeslot?" I ask sarcastically, remembering what Jorica told me earlier. Kat 2002,09, 00:55 Sammy Jo: I shrug slightly. "Who knows? It could be hours from now or in just a few minutes." I lower myself to raise his chin with my hand gently. "But I am hoping that our time together can be extended to even beyond Zoey's timeslot. Now, wouldn't that be lovely?" MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:56 Al: I glower at her, and if I had the saliva, I would spit in her mocking face. "I'll just have a glass of water," I manage to grumble out in a whisper. Kat 2002,09, 01:01 Sammy Jo: I give him a smile, hoping it looks cruel enough for Lothos' eyes but wishing it were one of sympathy. "I'll see if it is on the menu." I can see the hatred in Al's eyes, the kind of hatred he's only reserved for the scum of the earth. I have to stand quickly and turn towards the door to keep myself from breaking the character. "But for the time being, I have other work to do. Enjoy the rest while you can." I start towards the door again. MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:05 Al: I don't dignify her statement with a response, and hang my head down, the shackles on my wrists starting to itch again. It's not bad enough that I'm strung up, but I've been naked the entire time too. Kat 2002,09, 01:09 Sammy Jo: Gawd, I want to cry so badly and I know that Gooshie can see it in my face as I step out of the cell and start down the hall. I don't say anything to him. I can't. But he already knows that I need directions to Zoe's office to accomplish my mission. MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:12 Gooshie: Walking in through the Imaging Chamber door to see Sammy Jo sarcastically speak to Al, I can hardly believe what I'm seeing. I know she has to be in character, and she's managing quite well. Once outside in the hallway again, I know that she can't speak to me, so I instruct her on the way to Zoey's office. Outside the door, I turn to her. "Dr. Fuller, I hope you know what you're doing," I say quietly, my worry increasing with each passing moment. Kat 2002,09, 01:15 Sammy Jo: Looking at Gooshie, I let him know with my eyes that I hope I know what I am doing too and then knock on the door. I wait for permission to enter and then stand in front of Zoe's desk, waiting once again for her to give me her attention. And when I have that attention, I don't bother skirting the issue. "Dr. Malvison, I would like to go with you on this mission," I tell her in a respectful tone. MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:18 Zoey: Having been up for a few hours now, anticipating my scheduled time with Admiral Calavicci and the trip to Project Quantum Leap, I was not expecting any visitors, especially Trinity Tremaine. When she finishes her sentence, I look into her eyes, trying to figure out why she came to me with this request. "You... want to go to Project Quantum Leap? Why?" I ask levelly, curious at nervousness in her eyes that I have not seen from her in a long time. Kat 2002,09, 01:21 Sammy Jo: I smile a bit at her question. "I like challenges and I have no doubt that the staff at Project Quantum Leap will need some disciplining when first being... initiated under Lothos' rule. I know that you are bringing Jorica with you and I thought that she may need some assistance." MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:23 Zoey: I tilt my head at her, I must admit, excellent point. After thinking for a second, watching Trinity shift her stance, I say, "Very well. We're leaving in two hours, after I've had my time with the admiral. I will add your name to the roster." I give her a quick smile and say, "go take the admiral some water, and then get some of your things together." Kat 2002,09, 01:24 Sammy Jo: I bow my head in thanks. "Thank you, Dr. Malvison." Starting for the door, I hesitate and then turn to face her again. "May I make a suggestion, Dr. Malvison?" MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:25 Zoey: I had just returned my gaze to the papers in front of me, when Trinity speaks up again. "What is it?" I ask, my patience with her still holding. Kat 2002,09, 01:27 Sammy Jo: "The Admiral's daughter, Genine Calavicci... she may be a very useful tool for the mission to persuade the Admiral to be more... cooperative." I let my voice go up just a notch at the end of my sentence, making it sound more like a question. MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:29 Zoey: "Genine," I whisper involuntarily. "Thank you for the suggestion, Trinity." Something is up here... but, I will let it slide for now. "I will take that up with Lothos." I give her a nod, and say, "Now, go pack." Kat 2002,09, 01:31 Sammy Jo: I nod again at her order. "Yes, Doctor." Leaving the office, I immediately go back to the cafeteria and get a glass of water then return to Al's cell. Opening the door, I don't say a word but go to him and hold up the glass of water. "We wouldn't want you dying of thirst before we've had a chance to become more familiar." MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:33 Zoey: I think about the conversation I just had with Trinity... she hasn't called me Dr. Malvison in a long time. "Lothos, has anything... unusual happened with Trinity lately?" I ask aloud. -=-=-= Al: "More aquainted? I think we know each other pretty well already," I scoff at Trinity. Kat 2002,09, 01:35 Lothos: "I have found nothing of consequence since before she entered your office. She has, however, show a keen interest in Dr. Hugen. You want to discuss her suggestion about bringing Genine on the mission." MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:36 Zoey: "Of course. I see no reason not to bring her along short of your opinion on the matter. I do believe that she would keep the admiral in check, as Admiral Calavicci has proven to be quite resiliant at times." Kat 2002,09, 01:38 Lothos: "Then use your own judgment on the matter, Zoe," I instruct her. "But watch her carefully." I almost laugh at a thought. "It could be that Trinity wishes to make Genine jealous now that she has her eye on Dr. Hugen." MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:39 Zoey: My eyes light up at that last statement. "Trinity interested in Peter Hugen?" I question to myself. "Thank you, Lothos. I will add Trinity and Genine to the 'passenger' list," I say with a slight smirk. Kat 2002,09, 01:41 Genine: Raising Al's head, I bring the glass of water to his lips. "You want water. Here it is. I suggest you don't drink too quickly. If you vomit this up, there isn't anymore for quite a while." MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:43 ((you mean Sammy Jo, right? ^_~)) Al: I take it at small sips, knowing how sick a lot of water after being dehydrated for days can make someone. Once my throat is sufficiently damp, I ask her, "Why do you care if I throw up?" Kat 2002,09, 01:43 yeah - oops Kat 2002,09, 01:44 Sammy Jo: I wrinkle my nose on purpose. "I hate the idea of cleaning up your mess." MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:45 Al: I let out a small laugh at that. "You have some lackie to do that for you... or don't you remember when you killed Lisa?" Kat 2002,09, 01:49 Sammy Jo: I think about the woman who was on the floor when I leaped in and realize that she was the Lisa he is referring to. "Yes, but waiting for that 'lackie' to show up before I can get to work isn't my cup of coffee." I huff at him. "Would you shut up and drink? I have to get ready." MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:49 Al: "Ready for what?" I ask her, ignoring everything else she said. Kat 2002,09, 01:50 Sammy Jo: I give him a wide smile. "It's a surprise," I tell him, instantly realizing that Al doesn't know about the upcoming mission yet. MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:52 Al: "I don't like surprises," I mutter, my disgust for everybody in this complex getting more and more intense. Kat 2002,09, 01:53 Sammy Jo: "Too bad," I tell him. "Because I do." I don't say anymore, offering him the water one more time. "Going once. Going twice..." MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:55 Al: I just look at her with complete hatred, boaring my gaze into her eyes... it's then that I notice her normally-blue eyes have a slight hazel tinge to them. "Just go," I tell her, still fascinated by her eyes. Kat 2002,09, 01:57 Sammy Jo: "Very well," I reply. "I'll just leave this by the door in case you change your mind." MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:57 Al: "How am I going to get it?" I quip sarcastically. Kat 2002,09, 01:58 Sammy Jo: "Use your imagination," I tell him as I go towards the door and put the glass by the door. MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:59 Al: I cough as she puts down the glass, and close my eyes. "How did I ever get into this mess?" I wonder silently. Kat 2002,09, 02:01 Sammy Jo: Going back to Trinity's quarters, I start immediately to pack for the mission, focusing on that objective instead of Trinity's choice of fashion. I swear if the two weren't on opposite sides, Al and Trinity would get along nicely just talking about clothing. I don't even answer Gooshie as he appears beside the bed. MikeKraken 2002,09, 02:02 Gooshie: "How is he?" I ask, getting no response as I watch Sammy Jo pack up some of Trinity's clothes and some toiletries. "Dr. Fuller? Can you hear me?" Kat 2002,09, 02:03 Sammy Jo: Pushing the clothes hard into the bag, I slam it shut before nodding my head, biting my lip to hold my feelings in. "Are you sure there are no listening devices in here?" I whisper as low as I can. MikeKraken 2002,09, 02:04 Gooshie: "Positive. Trinity apparently is one of the few who have such privleges here, according to Jorica," I tell her. "Remember, we discussed dinner last night." I push a few keys on the handlink, seeing that history has not yet changed. Kat 2002,09, 02:07 Sammy Jo: Having that assurance, I finally let my emotions erupt from me. I slump onto the bed, tears streaming down my cheeks. "Oh, gawd, Gooshie. I... I don't know if this is the right thing to do. I... I was horrible to Al...." MikeKraken 2002,09, 02:08 Gooshie: "You have to be, Sammy Jo," I tell her softly. "It's the best thing you can do in order to ensure the safety of the admiral, his daughter, and Dr. Hugen." Kat 2002,09, 02:11 Sammy Jo: "But I'm not very good at this," I tell him. "Do you have any idea how close I was to just telling Al who I am just a few minutes ago? These bastards haven't even given him anything to drink until I just brought him water, with Zoe's permission, of course. And then he could barely get down more than a fifth of a glass because of how dehydrated he is." MikeKraken 2002,09, 02:12 Gooshie: "I know, I know," I whisper, the pain of Al's death still with me, yet the hope that this leap will change his fate keeping me going. "but if you don't succeed, Al will still die, and Genine will never be free." Kat 2002,09, 02:13 Sammy Jo: "I know," I whisper. I wipe at my tears roughly. "Calculating pi to the last digit is easier than this." MikeKraken 2002,09, 02:16 Gooshie: I sigh in agreement, wanting to comfort her somehow at seeing her emotional outburst. "I'll be right back," I tell her, and have Ziggy centre me on Al. To my horror, Zoey had just entered the room and was talking to him as she opened a case containing multiple needles. With an idea of what was going on, I return to Trinity's quarters. "Dr. Fuller, it shouldn't be too long until you are to board the plane... Zoey is beginning to have her 'fun' with the admiral." Kat 2002,09, 02:19 Sammy Jo: "I... I better wash up," I whisper, wishing I could go rescue my dear friend from that sadist. Al: The moment I saw Zoe enter the room, I mentally winced. Trinity was cruel, Jorica was efficient... I don't want to think what Zoe has in store for me. "What do you want?" I ask belligerently. MikeKraken 2002,09, 02:22 Zoey: "Oh, you shall see, Admiral," I tell him with an evil grin, and I open up the case, exposing numerous, two-inch-long needles. "Let's see how many we can fit in, shall we?" Kat 2002,09, 02:23 Al: "In what? Your ass?" I retaliate. I won't let her win, won't let her break me. MikeKraken 2002,09, 02:25 Zoey: My demeanour changes drastically, and I slap him hard across the face, my ring leaving a streak on one cheek, which begins to bleed. "Don't you talk to me!!" I screech. "_I_ am in charge here!" Kat 2002,09, 02:26 Al: "Well, you did ask a question," I tell her, glad that I got her to break her cool demeanor. MikeKraken 2002,09, 02:28 Al: I smirk at Al slightly, then trace my finger along his fresh wound. "I've always wondered what you'd taste like," I tell him as I put the finger on my lips and lick the blood, seeing the disgust in his eyes. Kat 2002,09, 02:29 Al: "Glad I could accomodate you," I tell her sarcastically, glaring at her. I watch as she picks up a needle. MikeKraken 2002,09, 02:31 Zoey: "That's not all you're going to 'accomodate'," I say wickedly, as a slide the needle along my finger, admiring its shininess. "Where do you want it first?" Kat 2002,09, 02:32 Al: "Oh, gee, how nice. I get first dibs," I say sarcastically. "How about in your right ear canal?" MikeKraken 2002,09, 02:34 Zoey: I kick him in the stomach, enjoying the "oof" sound he makes. "Now, now... don't be a prick," I say, laughing at my own pun. Since I had Jorica restrain Al completely, nearly unable to move, I can place a needle in nearly any part of his body. I slowly begin to insert the needle into the middle of his chest.... the scream is delicious. Kat 2002,09, 02:40 Al: After last night in the capable hands of Jorica, I had thought, briefly, that my strength would be almost completely gone, that I wouldn't have a voice. I was wrong. It's only one needle but as it slowly pushes into my chest, letting a trickle of blood seep out, I can't stop my agonized scream, closing my eyes and struggling, vainly, to get away. When I open my eyes finally, the pain hasn't left but it's more bearable for the moment. MikeKraken 2002,09, 02:42 Zoey: Thankfully, the water had done its job of wetting the admiral's throat for more enjoyable screams. "One down, two hundred to go," I whipser in his ear, knowing full well that I only had another forty-nine remaining. "I think you'll look good as a pin cushion." Kat 2002,09, 02:46 Al: Reflexively, I look to the box that Zoe brought in, wondering if she were telling the truth or not. I'm not given a chance to speak though when Zoe flicks the one pin already in my chest, causing me to scream briefly. "I look better in green dockers and a fedora," I tell her finally, my voice ragged. MikeKraken 2002,09, 02:48 Zoey: I let out a little chuckle... "Well, maybe we can arrange that... after I'm finished putting these needles in." I grab two more, and simultaneously, insert them into each of Al's thighs, enjoying the screams of pain coming from his mouth. Kat 2002,09, 02:51 Al: Again, it takes a moment before I find a voice. I can feel myself quivering just a little but I'm so stretched that I doubt anyone would be able to see it. I swallow a couple of times, shaking my head slowly. "On second thought, let's just skip the needles. It clashes." (continued - September 2002 [II]) Zoey: "Au contraire, Admiral," I say, licking my lips slowly.
"It's all the rave with the young people, isn't it? They pierce themselves
anywhere, so let's see how you look with this new fad." I grab another
needle and admire how thin and sharp such a small object can be before
stabbing it into Al's stomach with ease. Kat 2002,09, 16:18 Al: Gawd,
it's almost enough for me to beg for her to just kill me and get it over
with. Almost. My hatred for her is the only thing that is keeping me from
doing that. There isn't anyway that she can get me to beg for anything.
My scream of pain ricochets off of the walls. After a few coughs, I shake
my head. "Why don't you try it on yourself, bitch?" MikeKraken 2002,09,
16:19 Zoey: Looking at the four needles on his body, I give the two in
his legs a pull before answering. "It's much more fun this way," I remark,
smiling evilly. Kat 2002,09, 16:21 Al: "Oh, gawd!" I cry out, my resolve
slipping away slightly. "That depends on who is having the fun," I gasp.
MikeKraken 2002,09, 16:23 Zoey: "You are insignificant, Admiral. The only
reason we're keeping you alive is for your knowledge of Project Quantum
Leap." I turn to pick up another needle, thinking about how much more
fun this would be with Genine strung up beside him. "Besides, how could
I keep a father from seeing his daughter once more?" I quip, still looking
at the needles. Kat 2002,09, 16:27 Al: "What?" I say weakly, watching
her carefully. MikeKraken 2002,09, 16:29 Zoey: Slowly, I turn around,
enjoying the gaze that he's giving me. "You won't be the only Calavicci
on this morning's flight," I tell him, my eyes freely expressing my emotions.
Kat 2002,09, 16:29 (brb - I'm going to grab a shower) MikeKraken 2002,09,
16:29 ((Yeah, me too!! Wow, GMTA!) Kat 2002,09, 16:30 ( :) ) MikeKraken
2002,09, 16:56 I'm back! Kat 2002,09, 16:57 me too! MikeKraken 2002,09,
16:57 Woot! ^_^ You're turn. (continued - September 2002 [III]) Al: I still wonder about the man Genine seems to be in love with. What kind of man is he? I don't have the chance to think of it for long when I get aboard the plane and all sit except for me and Zoe. I have a bad feeling of what she wants for this trip. MikeKraken 2002,09, 03:53 Zoey: This part airplane was designed more for an audience than shipping people. Al and I are standing in the middle of a circle of about fifteen seats, with all of our high-ranking personell seated together, flanked by two guards. The rest of the passengers are in the back of the plane, waiting patiently for our landing in New Mexico. The look in Al's eyes tell me that he knows what's going to happen this entire trip. Glancing at the forty-some-odd needles sticking out in every direction on his body, I turn to Thames. "I think I may have over-done it. Would you mind grabbing me some plyers?" Kat 2002,09, 03:56 Thames: I smile wickedly at her question. "Sure, baby. Wouldn't want to ruin your pretty hands, now, would we?" Turning, I go to the toolkit that is stored in a compartment and pull out the pliers that she needs. "There you are," I tell her as I give her the pliers. "Should we string him up first?" MikeKraken 2002,09, 04:00 Zoey: "No, I think it'll be more.. entertaining this way," I say as I glance at his eyes, then look at the others seated around us. Before I do anything, I look at Genine... no matter how long she's been here and learned to mask her emotions, I know that she despises me, which makes this all the more enjoyable. My eyes meet with Al's, and as I'm about to clamp down on a needle, the voice of the captain comes on over the intercom. "All passengers please be seated and belted up as we prepare for takeoff." "Damn!" I scream, and quickly remove a needle from Al's chest with a violent pull of the plyers. Kat 2002,09, 04:04 Al: I can't help the scream that escapes my lips when Zoe rips a needle out of my still aching chest. It's even worse when she forces me into a seat and buckles me in, causing the needles in my back and in the back of my thighs to go in deeper. By the time we are in the air and at cruising altitude, despite my trying so hard no to show my pain, I know that Genine is on the verge of exploding as she watches the tears trickle from my eyes. MikeKraken 2002,09, 04:07 Zoey: Oh, the excitement I feel at pushing Al into a seat, knowing full well that some of the needles will sink deeper into his body. Genine seems to be doing all she can from ripping my through out, but even though we are out of range of Lothos's power, meaning no correctional shocks or him monitoring our visuals and what we hear, I know that she will keep her self composed. Or, at least I hope so. Luckily, nobody but myself, Thames, and Peter know that Lothos is now powerless save that he could turn the plane around. MikeKraken 2002,09, 04:08 Gooshie: I came back as I saw Zoey push Al into the seat. "You bitch!" I yell as I punch through her time and time again. I see Sammy Jo look at me, and stop what I'm doing. "I'm, I'm sorry. I just lost my cool." Kat 2002,09, 04:12 Sammy Jo: I swallow and give him a slight nod at his words. I feel the same way as Gooshie and I felt a little better just watching Gooshie try to defend Al. I want to go talk to him in private but that will have to wait until we are at cruising altitude. Peter: I see Genine's reaction better than anyone and know that she more than furious. I wish I could take her in my arms and comfort her but I don't dare at the moment. Even though we are quite safe from Lothos, he could easily turn the plane around if he wanted to. Better to wait until we are definitely in the air. MikeKraken 2002,09, 04:13 Zoey: Once we reach cruising altitude, I unbuckle my seatbelt and walk over to Al. "Stand up," I order levelly, my gaze cold. Kat 2002,09, 04:14 Al: I glare at Zoe. "Make me," I tell her. MikeKraken 2002,09, 04:16 Zoey: I pull the pliers out of my pocket and remove another needle from his chest. "STAND UP!" I scream at him, as he winces in pain. Kat 2002,09, 04:19 Al: After the pain subsides (yeah, as if!), I smile slightly and look at Zoe. Her anger only tells me that I'm getting to her by being obstenent (sp). So, instead of standing, I just lay my hands on the armrests of my seat. MikeKraken 2002,09, 04:20 Zoey: "Cute, Admiral," I say quietly, and go sit down. "Thames, go grab the tazer." Kat 2002,09, 04:22 Thames: I smile widely at those words, enjoying watching Zoe work. "Why not have Genine get the tazer for us?" I ask wickedly and then gesture for Calavicci's daughter to stand. "It's in the compartment over your head, Trainee. I'm sure you know what it looks like." MikeKraken 2002,09, 04:23 Genine: I manage to withhold my gasp when Thames mentions that I get the tazer. "Yes, sir," I respond, and stand up to retrieve the tazer from the over-head compartment. I find it quite easily, and despite every urge in my body to use it on Thames, I hand it to him. Kat 2002,09, 04:25 Thames: "Thank you, Trainee," I tell her. But as she starts back towards her seat, I stop her. "No, stay here. I may need you again." s MikeKraken 2002,09, 04:26 Zoey: I look up over at Thames. "You dastardly bugger," I think to myself, a small grin appearing on my face. I glance at Al and see that he is completely shocked at this. Kat 2002,09, 04:29 Thames: Giving the tazer to Zoe, I step back to allow a better view for Genine of her father's torment. Al: I just watch as the tazer moves from Genine to Thames to Zoe, a sick feeling growing in my stomach so strongly that it almost overtakes the pain I'm in. "Don't make her watch this," I whisper too low for Genine to hear. MikeKraken 2002,09, 04:31 Zoey: Al's words spark something in my mind. "All right, how about I make her a participant?" I ask, and turn back to Genine, offereing her the tazer. "Take this," I tell her, "and use it on the admiral." Kat 2002,09, 04:32 Genine: I freeze in my spot at her order. I can't torture my own father! I won't! I take a step back, not knowing that I'm shaking my head as I do so. MikeKraken 2002,09, 04:33 Zoey: "Are you disobeying a direct order, Leaper Trainee?" I ask, my tone harsh. "Take the tazer, or you'll end up just as your father here." Kat 2002,09, 04:35 Al: I can't have my daughter go through what I have gone through. I would rather die than for that to happen. Slowly, I nod to her, begging her with my eyes to do as she is told. I know that we are out-numbered and there is no way that we can prevent this from happening. MikeKraken 2002,09, 04:39 Gooshie: "I can't watch this," I blurt out, and then shout to the ceiling, "What can we do, Ziggy?" Peter: I am so infuriated right now that Zoey is putting the love of my life through something like this. I want to stop it, but I know that Lothos would permit and encourage everything happening right now at the hands of Zoey. I look over at Sammy Jo, and I can tell that she feels the same way I do. I also notice Jorica, who seems also to be sympathtic towards Al and Genine, but her expression quickly turns back to unreadable when she notices me looking at her. Kat 2002,09, 04:43 Genine: Swallowing, I take the tazer from Zoe as ordered and approach my father. Looking into his eyes, I beg for forgiveness before putting it against his bare skin and turning it on. The way he jerks in pain... gawd, I'm the cause of this! My emotions get the better of me and I drop the tazer and back away quickly, trying to put as much distance between me and the infernal contraption. MikeKraken 2002,09, 04:44 Zoey: Genine bumps into me as she backs up, and I grab her by the arm. "Thames, go grab me some more needles," I say as I move my mouth close to Genine's ear and whisper, "I've been waiting for you to cross us for a long time, Genine." Kat 2002,09, 04:47 Genine: I glare at her, finally letting my feelings show with conviction, letting every hateful thought that I ever had against this bitch show in my voice. "I don't give a damn what you do to me. I will not hurt the people I love. Period." Al: I wince at Zoe's words and stand up slowly. "Let her go," I say calmly. "I'll cooperate with anything you have in mind." MikeKraken 2002,09, 04:50 Zoey: "It's a little too late now, Admiral," I grumble at him as I see Thames returning. However, I notice that he is empty-handed. "Where are they, Thames?" I demand as my grip tightens on Genine's arm. Kat 2002,09, 04:51 Thames: I point to the Admiral. "There they are," I tell her. "You did over-do it." MikeKraken 2002,09, 04:53 Zoey: I glare at Thames at his remark. "There were supposed to be more onboard," I say to him. "No matter." I let go of Genine and walk over to Al, picking up the tazer at his feet. "I guess we'll just have to reuse them," I say, seeing the shock in Al's eyes. Turning back to Genine, I order her to strip. "Do it, otherwise your father will be kept alive just enough for our ultimate purposes." Kat 2002,09, 04:57 Genine: I close my eyes and slowly strip from the black one-piece uniform that I am wearing. No one in Lothos' complex wears underwear just in case a punishment is to be imposed. Therefore, within less than a minute, I'm completely stripped of my clothes, as barren as my father. Al: There is no way I'm just going to let this happen. Reaching out, I grapple with Zoe for control of the tazer. But, in my condition, it's a losing battle and I find myself on the floor, shaking from a shock from the tazer. MikeKraken 2002,09, 05:01 Zoey: I can't believe that Al would even try such a thing in his condition. It is a futile attempt, an easily-extinguished attack. After giving him a shock, I look up to see Thames fixated on something... following his line of vision, I see that Genine is now naked. "Men," I mutter to myself. "Trinity!" I bark out. "You will attend to Leaper Trainee Calavicci," I say as I yank out one of Al's needles, and pick up the other two that I already have removed. When I turn around, I see that she is still seated. "Come take the needles, Trinity." MikeKraken 2002,09, 05:02 Gooshie: "Oh no," I sigh heavily when Zoey calls Sammy Jo. "What can we do, what can we do?" I realise that I'm panicking, so I take a few breaths, and see that Sammy Jo is still seated. "I don't think we have much choice, Dr. Fuller..." Kat 2002,09, 05:03 Sammy Jo: I look up at Gooshie with surprise. "Tell me you have something," I mutter to him as low as I can. When he tells me that I don't have much of a choice, I look to Peter, my eyes demanding if he is just going to let this happen to the woman he loves or is he going to help me stop this insanity. MikeKraken 2002,09, 05:05 Peter: I have no idea what to do. I want to see Genine and her father return to their home safely, and that can't be accomplished if we attack Zoey and her cronies in the air. I give Sammy Jo a helpless look but nod quickly and return to a cool expression as I turn back to see Zoey still standing over Al, and Thames oggling my love... Kat 2002,09, 05:09 Sammy Jo: I swallow, slowly standing and walking over to the group. Holding out my hand, I accept the needles as Zoe slowly pulls them out of Al. I wonder how Peter or anyone for that matter can just act like this isn't affecting them. Heck, it's only been two days in the guise of this Trinity Tremaine and I am ready to grab the nearest knife and cut out Zoe's and Thames' black hearts! I don't move from my spot even as the needles pile up. MikeKraken 2002,09, 05:10 Zoey: Once there are ten in her hand, the latter eight freshly pulled from various parts of Al Calavicci's body, I look at Trinity. "Go ahead, Trinity. There will be more to come, don't worry." Kat 2002,09, 05:13 Sammy Jo: I feel as if I am about to be sick as I pick up a needle, still stained with Al's blood, and move towards Genine, who stands absolutely still. *Sick... sick... That's it!* I think. I'm sure that I don't look well anyway, having watched things out of horror films as a reality here. I swallow and cover my mouth and give a very convincing moan. MikeKraken 2002,09, 05:16 Zoey: I watch Trinity walk over to Genine, and then suddenly look as though she's about to vomit. "Not again," I mutter to myself, remembering how Lothos told me that she had visited the infirmary yesterday, which led to the conclusion that she is infatuated with Peter. Peter: "Trinity, are you all right?" I ask as I get up from my seat and approach her, glancing quickly into Genine's eyes, hoping that she understands what is going on, but doubting that she would. Kat 2002,09, 05:18 Sammy Jo: "I... I don't feel well," I murmur under my hand. "I..." Then, without any kind of warnings to anyone, I rush as quickly as I can to the planes only bathroom, locking the door behind me. MikeKraken 2002,09, 05:18 Gooshie: "Ziggy! Centre me on Dr. Fuller!" I yell out, and quickly I am relocated to the bathroom, finding Sammy Jo breathing heavily. "Are - are you actually going to be sick, Doctor?" Kat 2002,09, 05:21 Sammy Jo: I shake my head. "Not if you count wanting to kill two certain bastards who are out in that fusilage," I tell him, breathing to calm myself from what I almost did. "I don't care what you have to do to get the information but you tell me what I have to do to leap and you tell me now! I am not going to hurt anyone anymore!" MikeKraken 2002,09, 05:25 Gooshie: "As far as we know, if you try taking over the plane now, then it will never land in New Mexico. Ziggy says that we have to wait until you land at PQL in order to do anything, unfortunately," I tell her sadly. Zoey: "Dr. Hugen! Go check on Trinity!" I order, upset at her being sick again. "This had better be a bite of the flu, otherwise..." I add. Peter: I nod to her, despising the woman and what she's doing, and walk to the bathrooms. "Sammy Jo?" I question as I knock on the door from which I heard a female voice. Kat 2002,09, 05:28 Sammy Jo: Swallowing, I unlock the door and let Peter step into the small room. There is barely enough room for the both of us. It also forces Gooshie to relocate himself so that he is literally standing through the sink. "Peter... I... I don't think I can go through with it," I tell him quietly. MikeKraken 2002,09, 05:29 Peter: "I think I can tell Zoey that you're suffering from the flu, and you went to rest for a while... there are small bunks just around the corner, so maybe," I say, grunting at the lack of manoeuverability in the small bathroom, "you can go there, and talk with your hologram." Kat 2002,09, 05:31 Sammy Jo: I nod. "Thank you," I whisper. Looking into his eyes, I tell him, "I wish I could help Genine and Al now but... we have to wait until after we land and get off this plane, especially with those guards." MikeKraken 2002,09, 05:33 Peter: "Even if we did take down Zoey and Thames, the guards would certainly restrain, if not kill, us. I think you have the right idea, to be passive until we land. At least then, we can have backup from your forces at Project Quantum Leap." I shift again, heading toward the door. "Let me take you to the room." Kat 2002,09, 05:36 Sammy Jo: Again, I nod my head, flushing the toilet and running water for a moment before allowing Peter to guide me to a small room in the back of the plane. There are perhaps four bunkbeds back here, just enough that if someone wanted to sleep in the plane, they could. Watching Peter leave, I wince when I hear both Al and Genine screaming in pain. "How much longer until we land?" I ask Gooshie. MikeKraken 2002,09, 05:39 Gooshie: I close my eyes and shake my head when I hear the screams from the other room. "Just over an hour," I tell her. Peter: As I am returning to the main area, I hear screams from Genine and her father... "Zoey will pay for this," I think with anger. I turn the corner to see Genine, now at the hands of Thames, screaming from the first needle being pushed through her flesh. Zoey is still torturing Al, using the tazer from a distance on the needles. It is a horrifying sight. (continued - September 2002 [IV]) Al: It takes everything that I have to remain conscious, wishing Genine hadn't been so... self-sacrificing. Doesn't she know that I would have forgiven her anything in the world, knowing that she was under duress? Now, she is suffering with me while the rest, it seems, are too scared to stop Thames and Zoe from torturing us. It doesn't take long before the pain reaches a peak and I find myself slipping towards unconsciousness. And when it comes, I embrace it and make it my own. There's no Zoe there or worries about Genine. Just blackness. MikeKraken 2002,09, 13:21 Zoey: When Al slips into unconciousness, I can't help but feel disappointed. "Thames, remove the needles from Genine and get her dressed," I tell him, leaving Al on the floor. Kat 2002,09, 13:24 Thames: I sigh a bit and look at Genine. "Too bad, baby. We were just starting to have fun, weren't we?" But I take my time pulling the needles from Genine and then watch as she shakily gets dressed. MikeKraken 2002,09, 13:29 Genine: I glare coldly and with spite at Thames as I get dressed, noticing that Zoey is keeping her eye on me as well. Once she's dressed, I see that Peter has returned. "How is Trinity, Dr. Hugen?" I ask him as I approach him. Kat 2002,09, 13:32 Peter: I'm grateful that her torture is over but I can see that she is just barely holding onto her temper. "She's ill with the flu. I ordered her to rest until we land." I look to Zoey. "I want to examine Admiral Calavicci before then. It wouldn't do if he were irrevocably damaged before we finish this mission." MikeKraken 2002,09, 13:34 Zoey: He's unconcious anyway, so I suppose it may as well be done. "Go ahead," I tell him, and look to Jorica. "Help Dr. Hugen, Jorica." Kat 2002,09, 13:37 Peter: Gesturing to Jorica to come forward, I kneel beside Genine's father and start my examination. Zoe's shock treatment has caused burning at the end of every needle touched by the tazer, causing me to frown. "Jorica, get me the medical kit." Very carefully, I begin removing all the needles that remain in his chest. I know there is much more in his back but I will tend to them later. MikeKraken 2002,09, 13:38 Zoey: I decide to leave this to everyone else in the room, and I head for the sleeping area. Knowing that Trinity must be inside, I knock on the door and await a response... MikeKraken 2002,09, 13:39 Gooshie: Discussing things with Sammy Jo just causes each of us to become more and more distressed, then there's a knock at the door. I stick my head through the door and see Zoey. "Oh, no. It's Zoey," I tell her. Kat 2002,09, 13:40 Sammy Jo: Rubbing my face hard, I slip into a bed and cover up, calling out, "Come in," in a weak tone. MikeKraken 2002,09, 13:41 Zoey: I open the door to see Trinity in a bed. "How are you feeling, Trinity?" I ask, allowing some concern to enter my tone. Kat 2002,09, 13:42 Sammy Jo: Is it possible? Zoey has feelings for this person I leaped into? But to keep up appearances, I turn my face against the pillow. "I feel awful," I tell her with an almost childlike moan. MikeKraken 2002,09, 13:45 Zoey: "Lothos told me about your visit with Dr. Hugen yesterday, but he found nothing wrong with you," I tell her. "Let me feel your forehead." Though her face looks slightly flushed, I feel no extra head from her. "Hmm... you dont' feel warm. Oh well, I hope you're feeling better by the time we land. Do you think it could be airsickness?" Kat 2002,09, 13:47 Sammy Jo: I shake my head. "Dr. Hugen said he thinks it's the flu." I curl into the thin blanket. "I feel a little cold." MikeKraken 2002,09, 13:49 Zoey: "Well, I'll leave you alone then. I'll check back before we land, all right?" I say. I have always liked Trinity, except for that time when she failed Lothos, and failed me. It took me a while to get over that hatred, one of the few times I have ever forgiven somebody. Kat 2002,09, 13:50 Sammy Jo: I nod slightly at her words and then close my eyes, trusting Gooshie to tell me when the coast is clear. Kat 2002,09, 13:52 Al: My eyes flutter open of their own accord and I wish they would close again as the first thing I am bombarded with is pain. Looking up, I see that man kneeling over me, applying something to my chest. "What is that?" I whisper, finding my throat dry and hoarse from my screams. MikeKraken 2002,09, 13:53 Zoey: I leave the room and head back to the main area, seeing Peter still tending to the admiral, with Jorica at his side. Meanwhile, Thames and Genine are seated, both watching intently. "Well, this is no fun now," I announce. MikeKraken 2002,09, 13:53 Peter: "This will help keep the pain down," I tell him when I hear his question. "I have removed all of the needles from your body." Kat 2002,09, 13:55 Al: I swallow down a gasp of pain as he touches a particularly sensative wound. "Do you love her?" I know he wasn't expecting that question. MikeKraken 2002,09, 13:56 Peter: I am taken aback by the question, and I can see the question still lingering in his eyes. As discretely as I can, I nod my head, making sure that I have eye contact with him as I do. Kat 2002,09, 13:58 Al: I nod back in return, resting my head against the floor of the plane. "Good. Because if you didn't and you were just using her, you'd wish Zoe had killed me a moment ago," I tell him in a low voice so that only he can hear me. (continued - September 2002 [V]) Peter: As quietly as I can so that he can still here me,
I say, "I know," and stand up to face Zoey. "Well, there are a few deeply
imbedded that I can't get out without having him in an operating room."
Zoey: The news gives me a rejuvinated joy. "I suppose that can wait until
we reach Project Quantum Leap," I say, and then very quietly to myself,
"if he lives that long." MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:48 Didja get my message?
^_^;; Kat 2002,09, 00:48 Al: I can feel the needles that this doctor is
referring to and I know that this is going to be a very long trip indeed.
Fortunate, or perhaps unfortunately, for me, we land soon after and I
am once again stripped - not that the robe was much of a cover - and forced
out the hatch of the airplane as the group follows Zoe out. Trinity seems
better on the ground which isn't too pleasant a thought to me. But she
has been acting very strange and there is that moment when her eyes seemed
a different color to me. As we are marching for the complex, one of the
guards approaches the group. Somehow, I manage to blend behind my guard
to keep from being noticed. Fortunately for the guard, he recognized Genine
as a Project member and forgot or didn't know about her... transfer to
the Dark Side, allowing us to pass by. The rest of the march is long and
definitely painful for me, considering that I was walking on hot rocky
sand without the comfort of shoes. Kat 2002,09, 00:48 (yeah - I''m writing
a novel) Kat 2002,09, 00:49 Finally, we arrived at the gate and Zoe forced
me to my knees. MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:51 (continued - September 2002 [VI]) Sammy Jo: I growl slightly under my breath. "Well, what the hell am I supposed to do?" I'm getting very frustrated with this hurry up with nothing crap. What's the point in leaping into this Trinity person if I can change anything? MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:03 Gooshie: "I know it's difficult, but I think you're just going to have to sit tight and wait for the right moment. We have almost all the information from the time Lothos's plane touched down in Ziggy's security databanks, but things have changed now..." Captain Garner: Dumbfounded at the admiral approaching me, wearing nothing at all, I barely hear his order. "Sorry, Sir?" I ask. Kat 2002,09, 00:07 Al: "I said, get us a ride, Captain. Or do you need your ears cleaned out?" Gawd, what Garner must be thinking right now. Probably is more embarrassed than me and wondering if I've lost my mind. Sammy Jo: I look at Garner for a moment and smile just a hair. "I think Al has just done what we were planning on doing," I murmur to Gooshie. Garner looks like his mind is running at Mach 2. I doubt that he wouldn't call the complex. MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:11 Garner: I look at the admiral, and to the wild-looking red-head that pushed him this way. "Uh, right away, Admiral," I sputter out, and turn around and get into my vehicle to radio the complex. "Send out all our security, pronto," I say, slightly panicked into the radio. Gooshie: "Something's changed, Dr. Fuller. This time around, all of the complex's security is sent out... but, Al still gets shot by Zoey, and there are five more casualties, on both sides." I sigh in anguish at the complexity of this situation. MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:12 Zoey: I approach Al after the captain disappears. "If he brings anything other than transporation for me and my crew, you know what's going to happen, dont' you?" I whisper viciously in his ear. "Go tell him you want to make the 'arrangements'." Kat 2002,09, 00:13 Al: "Arrangements for what?" I grunt at her. MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:15 Zoey: "I only want transportation back to your complex, not an armed escort!" I screech in his ear. Kat 2002,09, 00:18 Al: I wince from her screech and nod. "Okay! Don't yell," I protest and go towards the hanger in which Captain Garner had disappeared. "Garner!" I call out to him as I walk in, noting that Zoe and her crew followed me to the door of the hanger. I gestured him to come over. "Give me your radio." MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:18 Garner: Looking at the guards that came with him, I don't hesitate to hand over the handset for the radio. Kat 2002,09, 00:21 Al: Bringing the radio up to my lips, I speak distinctly. "This is Admiral Calavicci. I want the perimeter cleared out. No one is to come out of the complex. Is that clearly understood?" I look at Garner. "That van? I'm waiting." MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:22 Garner: "P-pardon me, Sir?" I repsond, not quite understanding what he wants. Kat 2002,09, 00:23 Al: "Get me a damn van for this group! Now!" I order, throwing the radio back to him. MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:24 Garner: "Y- yes, right away, Admiral!" I respond, catching the radio and back into the complex. "We're going to need... three vehicles immediately." After a moment of listening to the other end, I shout back, "I don't care, get me three vans out here!" Kat 2002,09, 00:27 Al: "Drivers only, Captain. The vans need to be empty," I emphasize. We don't have to wait for long. MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:27 Zoey: Al returns, flanked by my guards. "Well?" I insist when he's in front of me, giving him a once-over. Kat 2002,09, 00:31 Al: "The vans are on the way and there are only the drivers in them," I tell her. We only wait five minutes before they arrive. I mentally wince as the drivers are literally pulled out of the vans and forced by gunpoint away from them. Zoe raised her gun towards them, catching my attention quickly. "Don't kill them!" I protest. MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:33 Zoey: "For every lie, every deception you pull, one of your men dies, understood?" I say firmly as I lower my gun, but keep it in my hand, ready to go off at any second. Kat 2002,09, 00:35 Al: "I understand," I tell her plainly. "No lies, no deceptions from me." *None of us can get into the complex anyway. By now, Ziggy's changed my security clearances.* "We have the vans and I've ordered that there should be no security between here and the complex." MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:39 Zoey: "I'm glad that you're smart enough to be co-operating with us, Al," I smile at him, the evil glint in my eye. Turning around to the rest of the people standing around, I yell, "All right! Everyone to a vehicle! Jorica, you're with me and the admiral. Trinity and Peter, you take the second van. Thames, you and Genine are in the third van." Kat 2002,09, 00:42 Al: I exhale slowly as I get into the van assigned and take a seat. Sammy Jo: Getting into the van assigned with Peter, I growl under my breath. "This isn't working! It's only getting worse! And you and Ziggy aren't any help at all!" I bellow at Gushie when the doors are closed, getting an odd look from Peter. MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:45 Peter: "Don't worry," I whisper to her. "I'm sure things will turn out fine." Gooshie: "The odds are going up for Al surviving!" I yell out, looking at the percentage go up. "Ziggy says the pivotal point will be at the main entrance to the complex. Originally, Zoey shot Al there for not knowing the codes, but also because guards came out to apprehend her people." With a few more punches on the handlink, I notice that Ziggy's changed Al's codes. "Things are definitely looking up." Kat 2002,09, 00:47 Sammy Jo: "How? We both know that Ziggy automatically changes codes for security reasons. Al still isn't going to know the codes and Zoe's still going to shoot him. And what are we supposed to do? Just let her take over the complex?" MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:49 Gooshie: "No. You see, no security will be outside this time to provoke the shooting, according to Ziggy." I feel a brief tingle through my body as the hologram gets slightly fuzzy. "Something's happening... Ziggy!" I yell up at the ceiling, and then, I find myself in my quarters, quickly forgetting the past day that I knew. Sitting up straight on my bed, I find my face is badly bruised. "Oh no," I simply mutter... Kat 2002,09, 00:52 Zoe: That damn programmer is being a nuisance! He just doesn't seem to understand that we are in charge here! Entering his quarters, I march to his bed. "Get up!" I order loudly. "Now!" MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:52 Gooshie: Still half-way between timelines, I look at her curiously... "Who are you?" I demand. "What are you doing in my quarters?!" Kat 2002,09, 00:55 Zoe: I grab his curly red hair and drag him out of the bed and through the door. "I don't have time for anymore of your games, Gushman! You either finish reprogramming that damn computer or that pretty blond you like will be all over that cell! And you know what I mean by that, don't you? Or did you forget what happened to Dr. Logan?" MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:56 Gooshie: Gasping in pain as she pulls me along, I manage to shout, "No, I have no idea what you're talking about!" Kat 2002,09, 00:57 Zoe: I turn towards the guard I had placed at the door. "Kill that little bimbo!" I order. The guard moves to obey. "Say goodbye to your Tina, Gushman!" MikeKraken 2002,09, 00:58 Gooshie: "Tina! What? What's going on?! Don't hurt her, I'll do whatever you say!" I plead with the red-head, who's obviously not stable in any sense of the work. Kat 2002,09, 00:59 Zoe: "I've already given you three chances, little man," I grin at him evilly. "I told you. Three strikes and Tina's out. Now, who else should I have killed? Or are you going to reprogram that computer of yours like I told you?" MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:01 Gooshie: "Please, don't hurt Tina. I'll comply! I'll," I say, suddenly feeling quite nauseous, "I'll reprogram the computer." Kat 2002,09, 01:03 Zoe: I toss him down the corridor and raise my radio. "Jacobs, hold off for a minute. Dr. Gushman has finally decided to cooperate. Don't kill the bitch. Just... give the doctor some encouragement to hurry up." I turn the radio so that Gushman can hear Tina's screams as Jacobs starts whipping her. "Now, as long as you take to complete the task, the longer Dr. Martinez-O'Farrell will get the whip. Now, move!" MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:05 Gooshie: Getting up from the ground, my memories start to return. They had gotten into the complex. How? I don't have much time to think as I begin walking toward the elevator, my stomach getting more and more knotted. Kat 2002,09, 01:08 Zoe: I take him down to their Control Room and smile at the gasp from Gushman's lips. I'd had a little fun with the Admiral after we took the complex and now his beaten body was hanging by his wrists from the ceiling. We still couldn't locate one person we know to be part of this project - Dr. Samantha Josephine Fuller. No one was cooperating in telling us where she went. "Do you like how we decorated the place?" I tease mercilessly. MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:10 Gooshie: I stare in disgust and absolute astonishment at Al's body, dangling from the ceiling like some grotesque chandelier. I can't take my eyes off of it, ignoring Zoey's comment. Kat 2002,09, 01:16 Zoe: I push him towards the computer. "Your girlfriend will make a nice decoration too," I tell him. "Now, reprogram that computer so that Lothos can upload the information he needs to finish taking over this place." Sammy Jo: It didn't work! Dammit! None of this worked! I leaped in only to cause Zoe to take over. How else could you explain Gooshie's disappearance or the sudden sense of trepidation that I was feeling. Even as Peter and I drove closer to the complex, I knew I had to do something. "Peter, we have to act now," I tell him plainly. "If we don't, Zoe is going to succeed in taking over Project Quantum Leap and dozens of people are going to be tortured and enslaved. I can't let that happen." MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:18 Peter: I glance at the guards in the seats in front of us, the two of us being alone in the back. "Why? What happened?" I ask, concernned. "Don't tell me your hologram disappeared." Kat 2002,09, 01:20 Sammy Jo: I nod at his words. "Gooshie's gone and I get the distinct feeling that I leaped seconds before they entered the Control Room." I look at him plainly. "I can't do this alone, Peter. We have to stop this insanity." MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:22 Peter: I nod, and whisper, "I will help you any way I can." Luckily, the thugs in the vehicle with us are to absorbed in their own conversations to overhear ours. When I see a slight smile on her lips, I place my hand on hers and give it a friendly squeeze. Kat 2002,09, 01:25 Sammy Jo: "Okay, somehow, we've got to get to Zoe and those guards. I think Jorica will go along with any plan we come up with so we have about even odds." I smile slightly. "I have an idea," I murmur and then lean forward, putting on a sick look. Thank goodness our van is the last in the line. "Stop the van," I tell the guard. "I don't feel well." I cover my mouth and wince as an example of what I mean. MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:27 Peter: "Do as she says!" I shout, remembering her "sickness" on the airplane. "She wasn't well on the flight!" The van comes to a less-than-speedy halt, but it stops nonetheless. As the guards get out, I help Sammy Jo to depart from the van. "Just take in breaths through the nose, and let them out through your mouth. Slowly, now," I coach, hoping that they're buying this, and wondering what she could possibly be planning. Kat 2002,09, 01:28 brb MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:28 All righty MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:38 Arg... ICQ went wonky on me. You back yet? Kat 2002,09, 01:38 back Kat 2002,09, 01:40 Sammy Jo: I wait until we are far enough away from the van before whispering to Peter, "You get the one closest to you, I'll get the other. Just get them close enough to both of us." I whimper, supposedly from sickness. MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:42 Peter: Looking at the two guards who are watching, as the rest had gotten back in the van and closed the door, I ask them to come over. Standing up from Sammy Jo's side, I tell them,"She's very, very ill. We need to get her to medical facilities ASAP." As one bends down at her side and the other one listens to me, I must all the power I can, and to his surprise, plant my fist in the middle of his face. Kat 2002,09, 01:46 Sammy Jo: I'm sure we surprised the hell out of them when we started punching them until they couldn't get up anymore. Quickly, I take their radios and their weapons, aiming a gun at them. "Don't think of moving until we're out of your sight, assholes," I tell them as I move towards the van. I see the one that was in front of us stop with concern. That one has Genine in it. But it also has Thames. It'll be three against three. "Let's go for Genine," I tell Peter. MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:48 Peter: "Agreed," I tell her, keeping my gun pointed on the occupants of the van, and quickly turn to run up to the second van along with Sammy Jo. When the three guards come out with their guns ready, The next thing I notice is Thames stepping out, with his arm around Genine's neck and a gun to her temple. Kat 2002,09, 01:53 Genine: I didn't know what was going on until Thames pulled me out of the van and put a gun to my head. But what I saw... Peter and Trinity armed and obviously having disarmed two guards behind us, I know that this isn't exactly going well. "Peter..." I call out carefully. He seems hesitant to aim the gun. But Trinity isn't. I wonder what is going through her mind. Sammy Jo: I'd learned how to shoot guns from Al and he told me that I technically was an expert. But even in a hostage situation, I'm not completely comfortable with the idea of having a gun in my hand. And Thames isn't a fool. MikeKraken 2002,09, 01:55 Peter: My response to Genine's half-whisper is a softening of my eyes as I look at my beloved in the grasp of a very-alert Thames. Thames: "You're outnumbered, Hugen! Put down your guns, both of you." I glare at Trinity as she keeps it aimed at me. "Put it down, Trinity. What's gotten into you?" Kat 2002,09, 02:01 Sammy Jo: I move slowly forward, murmuring to Peter. "Shoot one of the guards. I'll handle Thames." He freezes at my words. "Trust me. I won't hurt Genine and he won't either." I perfect my aim and fire, hitting Thames directly in the forehead. His gun goes off and Genine drops to the ground as I shoot the other guard and then hurry to her side. Thank goodness Al taught me well. She has a nasty looking cut across her forehead where Thames' bullet barely scraped her. But she's also in hysterics. Genine: I thought for sure that Thames had put a bullet in my brain and that I was going to die. "Peter!" I scream out, wanting to hold him one more time. MikeKraken 2002,09, 02:03 Peter: When I shoot the guard directly after Sammy Jo's gun goes off, I notice that Thames's pistol fires as well, and my heart stops until I see Genine move again. "Oh Genine!" I cry out and embrace her, just the touch of her cheek to mine giving me pure elation. (continued - sometime 2003)
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