The Orville
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PREMISE: When the Federation ask the women of Orville to take on a mission to the Planet of Asheba, a world where women are in control. Commander Kelly, T'alla and Dr. Finn get more than they bargained for. Realizing that their thoughts may reveal a reality that they don't or do want to face.
CHAPTER ONE
"I can't believe that there is a world full of eligible woman awaiting me and you won't assign me to go." Gordon barraged Ed with. Ed continued to watch over what Isaac and John were doing on their screen.
"The land of Asheba, is that of mostly biological females who are in complete control, why would you want to go on a mission such as that?" Isaac asked.
"Because he seems to think that there are no eligible women on our ship." John added.
"It's not just that, it's just everyone's got someone…Boris has Klyden, you have Turco, there was Ed and Kelly, even Isaac and Finn. "Gordon replied.
"Stop thinking of your libido and remember this is a sanctioned mission. The ladies are going to make history by gaining the much-needed plutonium. Besides they are- "
"Hot!" John replied.
"Chief Lamarr." Ed scowled. As John nudge him to focus down the corridor. As all of them turned their heads, suddenly Kelly, Claire and T'alla came down the corridor dressed in black and brown Amazonian wear. As they reached the guys, Ed lifted Gordon's chin to close his mouth while clearing his throat.
"Ladies, this mission is definitely a huge step for all kind, having this merger would grow all the united forces. I know you all will do a great job."
"Thank you, Captain." T'alla replied.
"Hi." Gordon replied with a teenager crush grin between T'alla and Kelly. "The ships all gassed. I mean not gassed but there is gas in the"
"Lieutenant!" Ed diminished as John grabbed Gordon.
"Captain, I got him. Good luck ladies." John replied, helping Gordon leave, he then turned back and waved like a nerdy teenager, T'alla waved at him and grinned as Kelly looked at her. She shrugged her shoulders and headed into the shuttle.
Claire pulled Isaac to the side near the shuttle. She looked serious.
"Isaac it's been some months since… the invasion…but Ty has requested that you watch over him and Marcus. I am fully still not comfortable with it however Ty, would like to…Isaac?" she said as Isaac stood with his head lowered and not moving. "Isaac?" Isaac suddenly lifted his head.
"I apologize, you were saying"
"Isaac, what just happened- "
"I…" he started as Doctor Finn looked down at her clothing and then at him.
"Were you checking me out?"
"Affirmative, I am sorry if I have offended you, but your clothing is erogenous and"
"Issac, just take care of the boys please." She said to change the topic.
"I will." He said walking away, as Claire looked at him, she slightly grinned and headed into the shuttle.
"Remember that we are always a com away. If anything should happen"
"We will let you know a full report."
"May the odds be ever in the Federations favor." Ed replied walking away as Kelly smiled and shook her head at the terrible pun and headed inside.
ASHEBA:
As the shuttle landed smoothly on the ground, the door dropped and out came the ladies to a small group of three woman dressed in white linen goddess dresses.
"Commander Kelly, Dr. Finn and Chief of Security Keyali welcome to Asheba. I am Athena, the leader and protector of this world and land, these are my two maidens: Kei and Reagan"
"Hello. It is a pleasure to meet you." Kelly replied.
"We are excited to speak with you and learn more about this request. However, today, we forget politics and celebrate. You have joined us as we begin Shiary. Today, you will rest in your quarters and then tonight feast, tomorrow we will talk with all the leaders of Asheba and you will present your request."
"We thank you for the invitation and we look forward to presenting." Commander Kelly replied.
"What a lovely gesture." Claire responded.
"Here in Asheba, the mind and body must be in perfect harmony. We make sure to take care of self because if one takes care of self then everything else will fall in place harmoniously. Shall we?" Athena continued as the ladies all followed.
Once inside the beautiful structure full of water falls and peaceful sounds, the ladies continued across a bridge.
"Here in Asheba, everyone room is catered to those whom house it. Each room, natural assimilates and acclimates to see who stays in it. So, your room will be specific to you." Athena continued.
"How does it know?" Claire asked.
"Brain waves. As soon as you enter, it scans your mind, and creates the exact thing you are thinking of." She replied. "Once you leave, it regenerates back to nothing." Suddenly a group of little girls came running over to Athena and bowed, then hugged her.
"Athena, Athena." They all joyously yelled out.
"Yes, my loves."
"Who are these?" one girl called out.
"These are visitors and guests of mine who have come to teach us about their world, and we teach them about our world."
"Why does this one has ridges on her forehead?"
"Because where I come from, they represent honor as I suppose you all do as well."
"We do." Another girl replied as T'alla grinned.
"Children, the ladies have traveled from very far, you will see them at the Goddess dinner tonight. So off now." Athena announced as all the girls left except the one who asked the question. She stood there and then gave T'alla, Finn and Kelly a hug and then ran away.
"That was adorable." Claire announced. "I love my sons, but it would've been nice to have a girl too." She continued as Athena face changed to seriousness.
"Sons…. too bad. Maybe one day, you will be corrected and produce daughters." Athena added. Claire looked at Kelly who seemed caught off by the statement.
"I'm sorry, Athena but being that we are learning about your land, what did you mean corrected?" Commander Kelly asked. "I mean, are there no little boys here or men?"
"Commander Kelly, this land is sacred land designed for woman as a safe place. A place where they can flourish and grow without the hand of men or the demands of men. Little boys became ruthless men, so no."
"Well, how do you procreate? I mean you can't know what a child is until a term within pregnancy?" Claire asked.
"If you're thinking we kill them, we do not."
"I did not mean to imply- "Claire started, but Athena quickly and nicely interrupted.
"It's alright, Dr Finn. Here it's no medical mystery, no artificial insemination and we go
full term with our children." Athena and her maidens stopped and looked at the crew. "You see, that small island out there."
"Yes." T'alla replied.
"That is Aheba. It houses men, and at Shiary, which is a time in which we offer our young woman, a selection of men to choose from. During that time, they can mate with men from Aheba land to the west. Then if they should become pregnant once the baby gender is known we keep them here if they are female and if not, we give them to the Dudons, men from Aheba to raise."
"Well please excuse me for saying this, but I don't think I could ever imagine life
without my sons." Dr. Finn announced as Athena looked at her.
"Pity." Athena replied continuing to lead them into the building. Soon they were in a hall
and stopped at a door. "We are here. This is our guest suite. Inside there are three rooms, each will be sufficient for you. Please enjoy. We will come back for you for your feast tonight. Each of you have attire as well." Athena said.
"Thank you." The ladies replied as Athena turned and left. As the door opened, they all
entered timidly, to find a beautiful open space with seats and white gowns laid out for them.
"Wow, this is not what I expected?" T'alla added.
"I'm pretty sure, that is a general consensus." Claire added. "It's rather interesting to live in such a place that woman is the central focus to the extreme that they will send their children away if they are a boy."
"Well it's not our place to really judge, our sole mission, is to ensure that Asheba accepts the Federation offer, to help gain more plutonium. After tonight's feast, and meeting of the minds, hopefully it will happen and then we will be on our way." Kelly added.
"That's if it does. The Federation is a conglomerate of men and women, this would make them have to intermingle with men especially when the plutonium is given." T'alla responded.
"True. So, it's not a lead selling point." Kelly replied. "Well, let's go check out the personalized rooms."
Kelly entered to find an open house that overlooked the beach. The windows were open, and sound of seagulls and ocean permeated the room. As she sniffled the room, there was a beautiful breakfast on a table done nicely awaiting her. It took her back to her days of summer, when she and Ed would go surfing. She looked down at herself, she was no longer in her clothing, but it has decimated to a wet suit. She looked over to the corner and found a surf board, she grinned.
As T'alla entered, she found herself in a woodsman shirt and denim overalls, as the smell of a fire place fire going out overtook the space. She looked around, she then made her way to double doors and opened them revealing a balcony to a beautiful forest that overlooked a river. She thought about her family and their camping trips. It was such a peaceful place and feeling.
Claire found herself in normal Earth clothes, taking in what seemed to an attic with an open window and ledge. As she made her way to the ledge seat, she peers out to find Baltimore streets and row house. She smiled as rain fell, she placed her hand out rain, real rain.
The HOUSE of ATHENA:
"Goddess Athena, you do not really plan to give these women what they want? You know that this will open our world to men. If we do this, they will destroy us. We already have a revolt with Aheba, Ze is trying to plan an attack." Kei suggested.
"My child, I am well aware of the planned attack, but I am also aware that the Federation has weapons, weapons that will help us keep Aheba in check. If we accept their terms, they will have to accept ours."
TO BE CONTINUED…