Hello Everybody! This week's prompt is: hook Hope you have fun and enjoy working with this!

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Arrgh! Cliffhanger! LOL. I really enjoyed this installment, KT. You've got us on the edge of our seats until next week!

Originally posted by Redbird Arrgh! Cliffhanger! LOL. I really enjoyed this installment, KT. You've got us on the edge of our seats until next week!

...Same Gatch time, same Gatch channel!

Joe actively seeking Galactor isn't a good thing. Hope he doesn't take a bite out of who came in, as it sound like someone he might not want to hurt.

This is an add to my last entry about Keyop fishing... "You managed to catch a Spectran mech with this?" Chief Anderson asked skeptically as he held up a three inch long hook with a pink feather attached to it. Keyop beamed at him proudly. "Oh yeah!" "Why didn't it bend and break?" Princess asked, leaning in to get a better look at it. "That shouldn't have caught a minnow!" "What's it made of?" Mark asked, equally skeptical. "Remember that little panel that was damaged the last time we went out?" Keyop asked, referring to a plate on the Phoenix's hull that had been so damaged it had to be replaced. Everyone nodded. "I had Jeff melt it down and make me a bunch of hooks." "Maybe we should let him go fishing more often," Jason suggested from the rear of the room.

Becky - It certainly sounds a lot easier than waiting for Spectra to attack!

I can just see it -- Keyop puts the hook in the water and calls, "Here Spectra, Spectra, Spectra!"

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BR: I can see the next installment is going to have Keyop fishing and the mecha coming up right beneath his boat! LOL. EW: ROTFL. Yeah, I can see that happening.

LOL EW - somehow I doubt it will stop the pranks though!

KT: Such a mean place to stop! I have the feeling his discussion with his girlfriend (or is it now ex-girlfriend) didn't go well ... BR: Haha, what a great explanation! EW: LOL, a Jinpei piñata!!!!

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Good one Chris. it seems the others are becoming more tolerant of the new kid on the block, since they're not interfering, or making snide comments at Ken's performance. And good for Jinpei, coming to let Joe know where Ken was too. At least he persisted when Joe kept giving him the brush-off.

I figure as the by far youngest of 5, Jinpei is used to being brushed off and having to fight for attention.

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I almost feel like I need to work in a scene, now, in the future, with Ken throwing that line back at him.

Heheh. Maybe Joe will have a "prophetic" dream and Ken says it to him there.

EW- I know a few people I'd love to do that to. Chris- Ken is one stubborn guy. The others are lucky they're keeping their opinions to themselves.

Chris - another great installment! I feel so bad for Ken... He's already been through so much! And poor Joe's on his own roller coaster ride...

KT- I'm dying to know who walked in!

Becky- we were thinking alike...I thought of Ryu and Jinpei fishing when i first saw the prompt! EW- lol! Jinpei had it coming to him! Chris- poor Ken...this reminds me of Gatch 2 when he and. Joe seemed to switch personalities...

Springie: Not sure how up you are with my Siren AU stuff, I can send you the file if you want. Right now he's scared to death that the only other solution to his balance problems is based on a chip that Galactor used to have in his head.

Thanks, Chris!

Ok, after a long hiatus here is a little bit more of the story. For a refresher of where i left off here's the first part: http://www.gatchamania.net/thread.php?sid=&postid=194040#post194040 Warning some crossover suggestions follow: The door whisked open to reveal the president of the ISO board.  "Glad you are still here, we need to talk".   The tall portly older gentlemen strode through the door. " I assume you've seen the meeting notice. " Standing to greet his late night visitor, Anderson slowly nodded affirmatively as he pursed his lips into a frown.  He gestured at an empty chair across from his desk.  Anderson and the president were old friends but a personal visit at this late hour did not bode well.   The president sat in the offered chair before he began.  "Collings has reared up on his hind legs again and has seized on the opportunity.  He's been detailing the  board members on his grand plan." "Which is?" Anderson asked now seated back behind his desk.  He cringed internally knowing the answer but wishing he didn't.     The president snorted in response.  "Why to hand off all of ISO security to Starfleet  with his nephew from the Saratoga to head things up, of course.   It seems this time he has gone so far as to make contact with Admiral Nogura at Starfleet command.   I don't know where Collings gets off thinking he has the right to go making contact with Starfleet before a motion is even proposed.   He is trying to railroad this through just like he did with the insurance.   Nogura  contacted me to discuss what Collings proposed to them.   Collings proposal was for the ISO to just hand over all security to Starfleet immediately , also suggesting his "highly" qualified nephew would be perfect for this project.   Nogura saw right through Collings attempt to get his nephew back on Earth.  Nogura saw no wisdom in Starfleet taking over everything immediately but he did make some valid points as to why Starfleet needs to be involved with our security operations particularly with regards to the more remote bases.   Nogura pointed out how much of the ISOs resources are being tied up with security and repairs to our installations after Spectra's attacks.  If Starfleet took  over security that would lower our expenses freeing those funds up for research.  As much as it pains me to say it Collings is partially right.  We do need to have Starfleet involved with our security but on my terms not his.".      Anderson did not like the direction this was headed.  He templed his index fingers in front of his face.  What would become of him and G force if Starfleet took over security.    He had been devoting his life to the  ISO for over 20 years now.  Would they just turn their backs on him and throw all that away.   What about GForce, those kids, his kids,  they had done such a good job, exceeding all his expectations on every assignment.    No time to dwell on that now.  Anderson took a long slow deep breath before proceeding.  "Just what are your terms?" Anderson asked flatly.   The agreement that Nogura and I have reached is that Starfleet will be taking over security at the ISO facilities with a mutually agreed upon transitional period and a starship will be dedicated for ISO security use.  The ISO will be giving Starfleet the Phoenix and access to the antimatter shielding technology we have developed.  In exchange, Starfleet will fully retrofit and equip the Phoenix with all the latest technology so it is at the same standard as any other craft in Starfleet and the Phoenix will then be dedicated to ISO security.   Just think, we can get Starfleet on the hook for the expense of fully outfitting and maintaining the  Phoenix and it will dedicated for our use.   We will have a starship with the might of Starfleet behind it at our disposal.     "What about G Force?" Anderson was resisting the urge to become angry at this betrayal by someone he thought he could trust.  His job, his ship, his kids too?  After all he sacrificed.  How could he.....without even talking with him.   "G Force,  yes , yes, your team from the Phoenix. Well, they will remain valued ISO employees.  I'm sure you will think of something for them.   Starfleet will provide staffing for the Phoenix following the retrofit.   As for you,  in light of your years of dedicated service to the ISO, I would like to promote you to director.  I want you heading things up with Starfleet to make sure the ISO's interests are taken care of.   Your title would be Director  of  joint ISO/Starfleet operations.  You would be in charge of coordinating security and use of the Phoenix with Starfleet in conjunction with the needs of the ISO.     The promotion would come with a salary increase and move to executive suite of offices at headquarters.  This could be a huge boon for your career if you are interested.  All this of course assuming I can lure the board into approving the proposal.   I wanted to share this with you before it went to the board to get your input."

Kritter: Hmmm, wonder what's really afoot here! Some foolish decisions being made. Poor Chief and team!

Hi Kritter! This isn't going to go over very well with the team!