Peel Post - Gut Feeling

Posted on Fri Apr 11th, 2025 @ 6:07pm by Captain Jamie O'Connell & Lieutenant JG Yesrin Jen
Edited on on Fri Apr 11th, 2025 @ 6:45pm

Mission: THE KINGDOMS COME AND GO
Location: S/M: Answering The Call
Timeline: Stardate: 78742.7

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{Peel}

Captain O'Connell was in his quarters, after a long day, trying to relax but was becoming more and more concerned he hadn't heard from his Number One yet; it had been two hours since he last heard from Angel but she promised to let him know when she returned "Maybe she forgot or got side tracked with something" he thought then tapping his comm "Computer locate Lieutenant Commander Devroe" he requested. Moments later "Lieutenant Commander Devroe is not aboard ship" the Computer answered.

Going to his terminal "Communications get me the General in charge of the Engineering Complex; I need to speak to him now; it's urgent and send it to my quarters" O'Connell ordered.

"As you wish Captain" the Officer replied; moments later "Coming to you now Sir."

An older gentleman's face appeared "Sorry for the lateness of my call. I'm Captain O'Connell commanding officer of the USS Peel" Jamie stated.

"Captain how can I help you" the General inquired starting to get a little nervous talking to her Captain.

"I received an update from my First Officer Commander Devroe stating you were taking her to show her your Medical Complex; is that accurate General" Jamie inquired.

"Yes that's correct Captain" he replied then went on "After we were finished I escorted the Commander back to the Engineering Complex then left and went straight home. Hasn't she returned to your ship?"

"No she has not" Jamie answered "So let me get this straight.....afterwards you walked her back" then the General interrupted O'Connell "Yes like I said I walked her back to the Engineering Complex then left for a couple of drinks before going straight home" the General stated not realizing he had just slipped up with his explanation .

Jamie caught the mistake but didn't say a word "Ok, than you General and have a good night" as the call was terminated.....now he knew what his next move was going to be.

The Captain was really worried......something seemed off.....the General had just lied.....and his gut told him Angel was in trouble; he learned a long time ago to trust his gut. Tapping his comm "Lieutenant Yesrin Jen, this is the Captain, we need to talk."

Hearing her badge she answered "Yesrin; Captain this sounds important, where do you want to meet" she inquired.

"I apologize for contacting you so late but this can't wait. If you would be so kind was to meet me in my quarters I'll go over everything" Jamie explained.

"On my way Captain" Yesrin replied then dashed out of her quarters as she sensed Jen [This better be important being this late] "The Captain sounded rattled and that's not like him so yes this must be important" she whispered.

She no more than palmed the chime when Jamie opened the door "Yesrin, please come in" as Jamie stepped back "Thank you for coming and please have a seat."

Yesrin looked around surprised the Captain's quarters really wasn't that much larger than her own "Yesrin I'll get right to it. About two and a half hours ago Commander Devroe checked in telling me she was going to visit the Medical Complex with a General of the Engineering Complex. Angel promised she would check in when she returned aboard. I haven't heard from her and the computer says she's not aboard" Jamie explained starting to feel the gravity of the situation "My gut tells me this General has something to do with Angel's disappearance; even though he denies it and to top it off I caught him lying about it but didn't let on I knew" then he paused again looking at Yesrin "I need you to go and find her before something terrible happens to her since you are very talented in this area" as he paused once again "I can't afford to loose one of my Crew let alone my First Officer."

Looking Jamie in the eyes "Captain we can be planet side in thirty minutes after we grab some gear......and we promise you we will bring the Commander safely home" Yesrin replied while thinking "After the nice time we had the other night in the Lounge there is no way I'll let anything happen to her".

"Thank you Yesrin, I know if anyone can find Angel and bring her back safely, you can" Jamie answered feeling a glimmer of hope "But please be careful I want both of you back safely."

Standing "We're always careful Captain and we'll let you know when were back aboard. Now I need to get a move on" Yesrin stated then turned and left not realizing she hadn't been dismissed.

Heading to the Intelligence Department she heard Jen [Yesrin I usually don't say much when you're prepping for an Op but please make sure your new found feelings for Angel don't color or detract from your decisions.] She was very focused and determined "Don't worry old friend, I have this and I'll do whatever it takes to get Angel back" she replied.

Quickly Yesrin grabbed what she would need for the extraction. Looking the equipment over "Jen am I missing anything" she whispered [Looks like the usual and I see you've pack a couple extra of my knives as well.] "Yes I have a feeling we'll be seeing some close contact combat and I want to be ready" she replied sensing Jen was fine with her choices of weaponry. Yesrin wore a black catsuit minus the hood along with a long brown robe, with a hood to help cover her face, soft soled shoes, and all her gear in a waist belt for ease of movement. Securing the area Yesrin made her way to Transporter Room One tapping her comm on the way "Captain O'Connell, Yesrin, I'll be leaving the ship momentarily.....I'll notify you upon my return."

"Good luck Lieutenant, be safe and bring back the Commander in one piece" Jamie replied hopeful for a positive conclusion to this mess.

[Valdaron]

Materializing on the Ring Yesrin tapped her wrist computer bringing up the residence for this General. Getting her bearings she closed the computer and headed straight for the residence determined to find Angel no matter what.

Ringing the door chime Yesrin heard a male voice say "Just a minute" just before opening the door "Hello, can I help you" he inquired seeing a young women standing there. Setting aside her anger she smiled thinking she needed to be as cordial as possible; at least for the moment. "I apologize for the lateness of the hour but I'm a friend of Commander Devroe; we were supposed to meet her on Valdaron but she never showed. I was informed you were with her earlier in the day."

The General looked at this young women a moment "Are you from the Peel" he inquired thinking this wasn't good at all.

With a smile "No just a friend. Angel told me she'd be on this ring, and since I was in this Sector anyway, we decided to meet for old times sake."

The General relaxed a little then gave the wrong reply "Sorry you were misinformed; I haven't seen her. Now if you'll excuse me it's getting late" as he started to close the door.

Grabbing her warrior's knife, one that Jen showed her how to make, Yserin busted through the door then grabbing the General's collar threw him up against the wall with one hand then placing the knife under his throat with one knee under his crotch pressing against his testacles applying some pressure "Wrong answer asshole!!" she stated matter of factly "I know for a fact you were with her late this afternoon and I also know you took her on a tour of your Medical Complex so clearly you are lying."

A rather scared General swallowed hard "What do you want from me" he inquired being in a very precarious position at the moment.

"Simple. You're going to tell me where she's being held. Then you are going to retire for the evening forgetting we ever had this conversation" Yesrin instructed then continued "If you lie to me again or warn her captors I'm coming......I will return and gut you like a fish!!!!! Do you understand me" as she applied a little more pressure to his already hurting body parts."

Knowing he had little choice, and some sore tentacles, he agreed to her terms. Yesrin let go of him then started to turn before giving a warning "You better hope I don't have to return" then turned again moving to Angel's location. The General knew this women meant what she said so he closed the door and went to bed hoping the Commander was alright and in one piece.

Tbc

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