After seeing the damage the Kirusans can inflict, and what they were dealing with, everyone was becoming worried about what was to come ahead.
"Any unusual activity in this sector?", asked Captain Maruu.
"No, Sir. It appears that since the rough encounter with the Kirusans no other ships have been through here," Commander Surok replied.
As the Virgo headed further into the Gamma Quadrant, the Captain began to have a sense of dread and a terrible headache. "I'll be in Sickbay if you need me. Surok, you have the Bridge."
When Maruu entered Sickbay, the Doctor gave the Captain a couple of tests. "It appears you haven't had much sleep and are under a lot of stress, Captain."
"Tell me about it. Do you know of anything that would help, Doc?"
"Some R and R, as most people would say where I come from. I would try that new holoprogram that one of the officers brought in from DS15. I heard it helped him deal with stress."
"Who brought it in?" The Captain was curious.
"I think it was Ensign Trent."
"Well, thanks for the advice, Doc. I think I'll take you up on that." Maruu smiled and was on his way.
As the Captain was heading for his quarters, he decided to contact the Bridge. "Maruu to Bridge."
[Bridge here,] answered Surok.
"Is everything okay over there, Commander?"
[We are picking up a radiation signal. It seems to be from a nearby protostar, but it could also be a Kirusan gravitron drive.]
"Go to yellow alert. If you need me, I will be in my quarters."
[Yes, Captain. Bridge out.]
Maruu headed to his quarters thinking some R&R would really do him good. When he got to his quarters, he went straight to bed in his uniform. After about two hours, he was awakened by the sound of red alert. "Commander, what's happening?"
"Three Kirusan convoys have been sighted with weapons armed. Our new shields are blocking off some chronoton missiles but not all. To tell you the truth, Captain, I think..." Communications was cut off.
"Damn." Maruu immediately got up and headed for the Bridge. At least they aren't warships, he thought as he made his way to the Bridge.