In Enemy's Hands

Posted on Fri Sep 11th, 2020 @ 10:33am by Captain Mystery Ellis

Mission: Distress Call
Location: Alien Ship
Timeline: Current

"Bring their Captain to the bridge," boomed the voice of the alien commander over the ship's intercom, "and take the second to be processed."

Mystery's two guards pushed her towards a doorway that turned out to be an alien version of the turbolift. In moments, Mystery was on the bridge of the alien's ship.

Shaking off the two guards that held her "You have me let my first officer go," Mystery said.

"You are in no position to make demands," the alien commander said, "When we are done with him, he will be free to go."

"Just what do you plan to do with him?" Mystery asked "You have me. But I warn you, you harm him."

"He will be unharmed," the alien replied dismissively, "You are both but pawns in a much larger game."

"Just what do you want with me?" Mystery asked

"We seek information."

"What kind of information? You know I can't tell you anything," Mystery said

"As the commander of a Federation warship, you are privy to many thing that we would know."

"Just what kind of information?" Mystery asked "I'm not telling you anything. I agreed to your terms to free hostages."

“You did, indeed,” acknowledged the alien, “something I doubt Captain Janeways would have done. If you continue to cooperate, you will be returned to your people unharmed.” The alien nodded in the direction of Mystery.

Someone from behind Mystery pressed something metallic against her neck. As she reached for the phaser under her tunic, she felt a cooling sensation as she was injected in the neck. Mystery leveled her phaser at the alien commander who raised his hands in defensive surprise. Mystery pulled the trigger three times before darkness overcame her. She was certain that at least one shot had hit the alien.