Title: A Delve Into the USS Enterprise
Rating: M-for later chapters
Characters: SpockxOC
Summary/Warning: When Lieutenant Serena Moss gets assigned to the USS Enterprise straight out of Starfleet Academy she very quickly finds that she is about to embark on the most life changing assignment she will ever get. SpockxOCI started this fan fiction on a whim and posted it at the request of a friend. After re-watching the series again and reading a few other fan fictions it got my writing juices flowing. This is my first fan fiction (at least first that I'm letting others read) and I hope you enjoy it.
Disclaimer: Obviously I do not own nor have had any input in this series that started a cultural movement. I'm just a huge fan that got inspiration from another artist.
The day had finally come and Lieutenant Serena Moss stood in the busy hanger bay looking out the giant window at the ship that would be her home for the next five years. The USS Enterprise was a magnificent starship. If she remembered her cursory research on the starship it was only 15 years old and there wasn't a scar anywhere on her hull. Serena was in awe to say the least.
Serena had been studying for a job like this for over 10 years and to finally be out of Starfleet Academy and on her first assignment sent a thrill up her spine. And a five year mission at that! The long raven haired Lieutenant was about to start geeking out all over again when a familiar voice called out to her.
"Serena! Hey Serena over here!" Serena turned around to see her best friend Ensign Tiffany Smith wave her over to a group of ensigns and lieutenants that were lining up for a shuttle. Walking over to the Ensign Serena smiled as she looked over her friend. "The red really suits you, matches the color of your hair." Serena said as the red head smiled and twirled for her. "I know, I just had to choose tactical for the uniform although security would have been a hoot as well." Serena laughed at her but quickly stifled the laugh when a commanding officer got the groups attention to get them all to proceed into the shuttle.
Once she had passed her PADD to the officer and he cleared her for entrance she followed the line into the shuttle and strapped herself in as Tiffany grabbed the seat next to her. "I couldn't sleep last night because I was too excited about today, how about you?" Tiffany asked nearly jumping up and down in her seat. Serena look professional as she always did but her mind was jumping up and down with her friend. "Come visit me in sickbay once we get started and I can fix that raging insomnia." Serena said with a wink.
The shuttle shuddered to life and Serena looked from her friend and around the cabin. All of these new faces would be her crew mates for the next five years. She might even see them in sickbay, although no one would secretly hope for that considering the requirements for them to seek out attention of a medical officer such as herself. Some of these people she might even get close to. Studies had shown that missions lasting as long as the one she was about to embark on tended to create long lasting relationships and family like connections between crew mates (yes she did research the psychological effects of long term missions, so sue her).
It didn't take that long to reach the USS Enterprise, in what felt like a blink the same officer from the space port was now telling them protocol for exiting the shuttle. When they got out of the shuttle Serena said her goodbyes to Tiffany as she made her way through the ship to report in to her senior officer, Chief Medical Officer Leonard McCoy. Serene was assigned to the USS Enterprise as a medical officer but the main reason was for her to be McCoy's understudy. With her EMT-Emergency Medical Technician- training she would also be the medical technician on away teams for the most part unless a senior officer was deemed more necessary. Serena had a list of other areas of study as well and an exemplary record at Starfleet Academy which was why she landed this assignment instead of someone with more experience. But none of that mattered to Serena at this time, all her mind could think about was just what kind of person she would be dealing with for these next five years.
The door to Sickbay swished open and Serena stepped into the room and looked around. The place was spotless, the grey/white walls not showing any sign of ever being used. A man was going through the hypos next to one of the tables but he looked up when the doors opened. Serena recognized the Lieutenant Commander rank on his uniformed and straightened some as she introduced herself to who she knew had to be Dr. McCoy. "Lieutenant Junior Grade Serene Moss reporting in for duty." She recited as she held out her PADD to Dr. McCoy.
"Ah, so you are my new lieutenant, I am McCoy. If I remember my briefing correctly you are fresh out of the Academy. What were your areas of study?" McCoy asked as he took the PADD and read through her orders and profile. "I specialized in exobiology and EMT training sir." Serena stated as she clasped her hands behind her back. "Among other things it would seem lieutenant." McCoy mumbled as he read through her profile. Serena thought she might've even noted a bit of awe in his tone, that had to be poor hearing on her part.
"So," McCoy straightened and clasped his hands, PADD in all, behind his back in a mock of her stance. "I have one test for you. The away team was away on an undiscovered planet and just beamed back on board. There are known biological hazards on the planet what would you do?" Serena thought through the protocol before she answered. "I would follow protocol and have the away team report to sickbay for a full examination to determine if they came in contacted with hazardous materials." She stated simply. "The commander assures you that they did not." "With all due respect the commander could not possibly know if everything they interacted with on the planet is harmless. I would remind him of this and the protocol he would be violating by refusing the cursory scan." Serena interrupted but then caught herself and shut her mouth when she realized she had interrupted her commanding officer. "That a' girl. You hit it right on the nail. You joined us a couple of weeks late and I can already tell that certain commanders will do just about anything to get out of medical protocol. You have to be tricky to get them in this Sickbay." McCoy said giving her a smile that seemed to fill her with pride for passing the first test.
"Alright Lieutenant Moss, welcome aboard. I'm going to put you straight to work. I need one of those tricky commanders to get his butt over here and I think.." he looked her up and down. "You'll be just the ticket to get him in here for his initial scans. Can you please give this to Captain Kirk and tell him to report to Sickbay?" Serena took the PADD that he had picked up from a cabinet and looked at her superior officer slightly confused. "He has a hard time saying no to women and he hates his medical exams. If you team up with me I think I might just have a shot of actually seeing him in this sickbay." Realization dawned on her as did a smile. "Aye sir, I'll see what I can do." Serene said with a nod. McCoy's smile stayed on his face as he watched her walk out the room.
Serena hadn't thought she'd meet the Captain so soon but she kept her nerves down as her professionalism kicked in. Although there was only so far you can go with professionalism when your short skirt was required to get the patient into the sickbay for his medical exam. But never mind that, she had a job. She stepped into a turbo lift and called out her destination as she pulled her skirt down a little, to no avail. When the doors swished open there was a rush of noise as the busy deck swarmed in front of her.
"Permission to come on deck." Serena said, slightly proud that she didn't sound as hesitant as she felt. It was easy to tell who Captain Kirk was not only by his position in the Captain's chair but by his demeanor on the deck. He was all cocky arrogance but with an air of authority that couldn't be hidden. A tall Vulcan stood next to his chair and had seemed to be talking to the Captain when she spoke. The Vulcan caught her attention for a time before she pulled herself back to the Captain who granted her permission.
Smoothly walking over to him she handed him the PADD as she repeated McCoy's words. "Dr McCoy wishes to see you before departure." Kirk looked at the PADD and then at Serena. "You're new aren't you?" he asked and Serena didn't miss that he seemed to be trying to not look down but failed at missing her cleavage.
"Yes Captain, I am Lieutenant Junior Grade Serene Moss. I just reported in today sir." Kirk smiled at that.
"Thrown to the sharks on your first day, your commanding officer should be nicer to our medical officers. "
"McCoy seems to be very kind sir, besides I can handle myself."
Kirk suppressed a laugh and handed the PADD back to her. "Tell the good doctor that I'll report in once we're underway. We don't have time for a check-up before launch." "That is incorrect Captain. We have precisely 30 minutes before the ship will be fully operational with all crew and cargo ready for launch, more than enough time for a preliminary medical exam." It was the Vulcan who spoke this time. He had a blue uniform that she assumed was for the scientific department considering he was on deck but it was his rank that identified him for her. "Spock, when I need your input I'll ask for it." Kirk said under his breath to the Vulcan. "Forgive me sir, I thought to only state the false nature of your previous statement."
Serena didn't need more help from Spock, she could easily guess that she had to pounce on this opportunity before Kirk could squeeze his way out of this one. "Please Captain; it will only take a minute." Serena said trying to sound as sincere as possible while not sounding like a stupid flirt, which might've worked better considering he had taken a glance at the hem of her skirt at least once. "You need an exam too." Kirk mumbled to Spock practically defeated. "Very well sir, we can do it together. Helmsman you have the bridge. The Captain and I will be in Sickbay if you need us." Spock called out as he straightened to leave. Serena quickly moved ahead since Spock seemed to be waiting for her to lead and went to the turbo lift.
"So tell me more about yourself Lieutenant." Kirk said as they were all in the turbo lift. "Well sir, I have EMT training and specialize in exobiology-" "So you're the one who's going to save Bones from using the transporter." Kirk said with a laugh. When Serena looked confused Spock volunteered an answer, "The doctor is not fond of certain technology, specifically ones that rearrange molecules." Serene almost bit her bottom lip to keep herself from going "Oohh."
"If I remember correctly Lieutenant Moss you had an exemplary career in Starfleet Academy specifically in your medical field but you also had studies under botany, planetary geosciences, and theoretical research. Is that correct?" Serena had to keep her mouth from dropping open. How did First Officer Spock not only already know about her but know her personal record? That mind must be far superior as most research suggested.
"Yes sir, I had an interest in the science department. I doubled my study for a time." Serena finally responded when she gathered her wits about her again. "That is a most intriguing combination Lieutenant." "You just struck on Spock's area of study, have you seen our science department yet?" Kirk asked. "No sir, I have not had a chance to explore the ship yet." Serena answered honestly. She hadn't even seen her quarters yet. "Spock why don't you show her around then, you could even show her your precious lab." Kirk said looking over Serena to Spock. "Oh no, I couldn't take Mr. Spock from his duties." Serena quickly chimed in suddenly flustered. "It is now a problem; I could meet you when your shift is done for the day." Spock said his dark eyes fixing her in place.
Now Serena had to keep herself from jumping up and down like a child. She had wanted to see the USS Enterprise's science labs ever since she heard about her assignment. "I would greatly appreciate that Mr. Spock, thank you."
The doors opened and they filed out of the turbo lift and followed Serena's previous path to Sickbay. "Well look at that. My new girl's a miracle worker! Not only do I have Kirk but I have Spock as well." McCoy said as the group entered. "I think I'll have to keep this one." He teased as Serena walked over to him. "I assume you know how to do a preliminary scan for long term missions?" he said his voice a little lower so it was just for her.
"Of course Sir."
"Great then I'll leave the Captain in your capable hands. The green blood can be a little tricky." McCoy said louder so the other two were included in the conversation.
Serena walked with Kirk to one of the exam tables as she took out a tricorder and started the scans. "Looks like my lucks with me, can't complain about be scanned by a pretty lady such as yourself." Kirk said as he sat there. "Why thank you Captain, now if you can please just stay still for a bit." Serene said simply continuing her work instead of getting flustered by his compliments. The same stamina couldn't be said for the nurse that came in, the woman had gone all red as soon as the Captain said an off handed flirt. "So this is the man in charge…" she thought as she finished the scans.
"It was nice meeting you Miss Moss. I hope to be seeing you more often during our mission." Kirk said when he got up as the scan completed. "I sincerely hope your health does not constitute excess visitations." Serena answered simply which in turn prompted the Captain to laugh. Serena and Kirk joined McCoy and Spock as they too were finishing up. "Alright, preliminary scans are complete. I'll see you in two weeks for that physical you keep delaying Kirk." McCoy said pointing an accusatory finger at him. "I think I'm going to schedule a nice long expedition in two weeks." Kirk joked but McCoy didn't look pleased. "McCoy said you would be off in precisely 2 hours. Would that be a convenient time to tour the science department?" Spock asked her as he ignored the bickering of the other two men like it was normal. "Yes, of course. But if you are busy I can simply drop by myself." Serena said not wanting to over tax the first officer. "It is not a problem. I will come by here then." Spock concluded before turning to the Captain and proceeding to give Kirk and excuse to get away from the doctors accusations.
Serena was a little shell shocked, she wasn't quite sure how to take those two. The Captain seemed to be enthusiastic whereas the First Officer was stoic to say the least but portrayed a sense of intensity that sent chills down her spine. While she had seen Vulcans before she hadn't had a chance to interact with them too much, this first encounter was…interesting. The Captain was interesting as well. What was even stranger was his ability to make positive associations with everyone he talked to, even Spock seemed to like the Captain, at least that was what she seemed to gleam from the Vulcan's interactions with him. Even though he had been checking her out the Captain had been nice and courteous with her. Even she couldn't say she didn't like her new captain, which was a good thing was considering the assignment. So far things seemed to be going perfectly, she had a kind and funny commanding officer in McCoy, an energetic yet authoritative Captain, and a First officer that was going to show her around the science department personally. This assignment was going to be interesting to put it mildly.