"Not Again"
(Previous Post: "Consequences" by Sabrina )
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Setting: Aboard the VPT DRAGONSEYE in the USS HATHOR's Shuttlebay
The half-Vulcan was selecting personal items to be moved to his newly
assigned quarters aboard the USS HATHOR. As he selected those items he most
wanted his mind drifted back to when he stood before the ships CO and
requested permission to come aboard.
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Serenna gazed steadily at the Ensign waiting for him to speak. The fact that
he had boarded her ship, stunned members of her Marine force and had a ship
virtually undetectable to scans made her wonder just who he was.
"Ensign Derek Stormwind reporting as ordered to the Captain. Request
permission to come aboard." He stood tall even though his back still ached
from the stun blast he had taken. Vulcan logic dictated that he show no
emotion, and only tell what was within his orders. The fact that he
blatently disregarded the Admirals orders he knew would be a factor in the
rest of his tour.
The problem was his human half was currently in control of his mind and
body, so his nervousness was showing. He knew he was in trouble again.
"Ensign as you have orders to the ANUBIS as FCO and because of your
assistance in the recent'attack' upon the HATHOR. I am not sure just what to
do with you. The way you boarded my ship definitly broke Starfleet Safety
Regs ... I reviewed the visual logs of your unorthodox entry , and have to
say that was some very fine piloting. The injuries to my crew have left a
vacancy that needs to be filled and as you are qualified I am placing you as
Acting FCO untill further notice." She glanced across the room and gave the
sign of dismissal.
The surprise on his face must have been very obvious... "Yes M'am." Slowly
turning he walked to the door and just as it opened...
"Oh and for the record... I expect ALL flight protocals and safety
regulations to be followed from now on Mister!"
Looking over his shoulder he saw a momentary wisp of a smile cross her
face... "Very good Sir!"
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Stormwind contemplated the small candle on the floor in front of him. He was
seeking as his mother had taught him. What he was doing was against all his
Vulcan training and logic and yet his human half knew that to seek in this
way worked. He slowly became one with his enviroment which is to say he
could hear and feel things around him others could not. He was seeking peace
within himself. For once again he had placed himself outside of the "norm"
going completely against orders he had confessed to his new CO the full
extent of the Admirals orders. But the real reason he sought a peace was the
obvious couriousity and suspicion he felt from the crew. One half of his
mind (the human half) worried that even just acting as the FCO was going to
cause friction, yet his Vulcan half stated it was only logical as he was
trained for the position and everyone would see this.
Somehow he knew his human side would win the arguement.
The Lt.Cmdr. had stated the obvious and he knew that once again he would
have to prove himself not only as a pilot but as a crewmember.
This was not new to him his record was spotted with reprimands and
Commanders comments. Even though he acted in good faith, it never seemed to turn out right.
The only thing he ever did right to both sides of his mind was the design
and modifications to the DRAGONSEYE. But there too, like most of career he
did not get to where he wanted... since neither the Vulcan fleet or
Starfleet would certify its use. Now as it has always been he has been
banned from flying on it and any maintenence must be done under the watchful
eye the Engineering dept.
He slowly bent forward and extinguished his seeker candle. Standing he gazed
around his new home and awaited his first duty shift.
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and (with the Captain's Indulgence?)
FCO 2005 post #581
Stardate: 60331.2245
Setting: USS HATHOR, Captains Ready Room
Stardate: 60331.2215
Setting: USS HATHOR, Crews Quarters
Stardate: 60331.2300
Brian Matthews ( dragonsslayer@excite.com )
Derek Stormwind
FCO (acting)
USS HATHOR
USS ANUBIS, NCC 18501
