He then removed his pack and strapped it to his chest, turned to the two
scientist and said "Reach for the sky partners."

The two scientists  looked at each other in surprise.  They were exhausted
and thrilled to  be recovered, but it was clear that neither was sure about
grabbing on to  what appeared to be a bear, but they knew it was the fastest
way to  safety.  They raised their arms.

Knucklebiter looped the belts  around them before turning and hoisting them
easily on his back. "Hang on,  it may be a bumpy ride."

The two nodded toward him as they entwined their  hands in the belts and his
fur.

"That's great, " Hilda said  skeptically, "Just don't drop them. What are
you going to do?"

"Uhh,  get to the door and run like Hell. Any better plans? he replied.

Aravis  glanced at the rest of the team.  "OK, folks, lets head back to the
runabout.  When we get their, Doctor, I would like you to take Mr. Ares  and
Ms. Howser to the back and give them a thorough going over."  She  started
down the hall covering the entrances to avoid surprises.

Just  as the team, started moving down the hall, there was a screech of
metal coming  from the far end as the door that Knucklebiter locked down was
torn back.   A number of humans ran out and started firing at the team.  Lt
Morris was  hit immediately and went down.

Aravis turned and pulled her phaser to return fire.  She quickly took out
two of the enemy.  "Get the scientists back to the runabout, Mr.
Knucklbiter.  We'll be along in a moment."

(response?)

The Security Officer continued to return fire, but pulled Mr. Morris and the
rest of the team into one of the rooms for cover.

The owners of the facility continued to move down the corridor.  It seemed the team was trapped in the room.
 
(folks?)
 
AJ
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