Star Trek Heirs of Star Fleet Chapter 1 Legacy of The future, a startrek: other fanfic

The air was moist and humid with the kind of climate you might find in the jungles of central Africa. The vegetation was lush and green filled with alien plants that no earthling yet named. A young man lay down behind an earthen mound along with the rest of his unit. Jack's unit was the last line of defense against the enemy, if they prevailed the entire pre-warp population of this planet would be lost along with them. He had his phaser rifle at the ready his pulse was racing, and his commanding officer was looking through a pair of binoculars through at the jungle. There was a sudden rustle in the college and his commander in a posh British accent "alright men its time fire on my command", they then got their rifles ready and huge lumbering figures, 2 times the size of a Teran walked out of the jungle and the commander ordered to fire and the figures advanced and unleashed Tzenkethi force.

Jack woke up startled and frightened, he was covered with sweat from head to toe. He then looked at his clock, it was 2 hours before he started his day, so he decided to get up no. He sat up in his bed for a few minutes composing himself. He hated that nightmare, it happened from time to time but this time it was worse, most likely because it happened twenty years ago two days from then. He got up from his bead and went to his bathroom and looked in the mirror. The man he saw was very different from the one in his nightmare, he had auburn hair with graying at the edges and a forlorn face that had aged with wrinkles around the eyes and forehead. The eyes them elves still gleamed with youth like I energy. He also had a thick mustache that was also showing signs of graying. He while decently showing his age with all his scars that were a sign of his profession and the times he lived in, he was especially well muscled with the obvious fat deposits that came with age. His life had been a difficult one and one different than his predecessors. Starfleet were supposed to be explores, but by necessity they were pushed into war over and over.

Jack put on his uniform, it was a nice uniform that went into effect a few years ago. It was mostly dark with red at the elbows to signify him as a command class officer. The middle was a military-style navel uniform with an easy access flap that held the uniform together and easily taken off if necessary. The bottom as comprised of pants with nice thick black nee flat boots and a thick leather belt. He had never been a fan of Starfleet's more casual style uniforms.

He then exited his room and took the turbo lift to the bridge. The William Howard Taft was an old ship being almost as old as Jack himself and had been refitted many times. The Taft was a Cheyenne class starship, the workhorse cruiser of the fleet. He reached command deck and the 2ncd officer at his station said, "captain on the bridge". He motioned to his first and second officers and said "meet me in the ready room in 5 minutes after I get my briefing from with vice admiral Palmerston". He then said to the Andorian female at the at the tactical station "I also want to you after meet with them" the two exchanged a deeper secret glance indicating something deeper then colleges.

He entered his ready room an sat on his chair then screen clicked on and a figure appeared on the scream. Jack said "good morning commander or should I say vice admiral", the figure on the other end said "how you doing Jack?" "I'm doing well Arthur what on the agenda?''. Arthur Palmerston was just recently promoted to vice admiral , a position hard earned by year of experience. Like Jack he had been a veteran of the Terran Tzenkethi conflict and in fact was his commander during that event. Palmerston as his name suggests was a decedent of Lord Henry John Temple Palmerston, prominent British politician of the 19th century being a dissident of an illegitimate child Palmerston had with Emily Cowper. In the 23rd century it was officially tested and one current decadents of that time deiced to change his name

The vice admiral said "ok Jack command wants you to settle a dispute between the Klingon Empire and a Gorn separatist branch nonce as the Dark Claw, and we thought that since you had a background of fighting alongside the KDF during the Tzenkethi war and the Hur'q invasion you could mediate. Jack paused and said "ware's this meeting taking place?". The admiral replied "Nimbus III", Jack look confused and said "as in the planet of galactic peace?, I thought that place was shut down over one hundred years ago". The admiral said "I was surprised as well when I heard, apparently a few boys in the Federation diplomatic core thought it was a good idea to clean up the place and terraform it. "It's still mostly dessert but has been interspersed with arable land and a new and improved paradise city". "does the prohibition against weapons still stand?'' Author said after taking a sip of coffee "oh no after the planet got overwritten by locals and bandits the law never enforced and eventually abolished altogether, ill send the details for you to look over to your ships computer". There was a deadly silence in the air as Jack said "what about the other matter?''. Arthur said grimly "the ensign you have requested with being at earth space dock for you to pick up on your way." "For what its worth Jack I have always seen you as a good friend and a good captain". Jack said "tell the old man I say hello I never thought he might outlive me". The screen then went blank and silenced pierced the room.

Trevor was sitting in a restaurant on earth space dock, he was contemplating his situation and the purpose of his placement. Trevor was just out of the academy and started out as ensign shortly after. He had sandy brown hair blue eyes and a rather round boyish face devoid of any type of facial hair. His mop of brown hair was about medium length and sometimes bangs fell over his eyes. He was in shape but he but he could be better. He wondered what his assignments were about and why he was chosen. Jack Reginald Schiffel was a name well known in star fleet as well as the federation in general as somewhat of a folk hero. He was a veteran of the second delta quadrant war, Tzenkethi conflict and the Hur'q invasion and known as the savior of Erdis V when he led a group of star fleet after his ground was wounded. He managed to hold off a Tzenkethi proto-matter bomb squad while reinforcements were in the way and managed to capture the squad saving the planet. For this he was awarded the Christopher Pike medal of valor, being the youngest to receive it at 20. Whatever the assignment he was glad to get off this rock and maybe even meet someone new.

Jack now took a breath and tapped his com badge and said "commander O'Neal and lieutenant commander Zarvik, report to my ready room. Once they had got there he explained the first situation to them. Commander Timothy O'Neal was from Dublin and almost stereotypically he did indeed have red hair as well as emerald green eyes. He was about the same age as the captain and had known him since his time on the USS Nautilus Under the Command of then Captain Alfred Deacon now the current fleet admiral of star fleet command after the retirement of Admiral Quinn. Zarvik was a rather young and short for a Vulcan being from a family decided from ancient Vulcan nobility. "so what is the second mission" said "Zarvik?. Jack paused and turned to the both and looked into the green eyes if his old friend and said "I'm dying". Tim was astonished at this and said in a harsh tone "what are you talking about Jack!?" Zarvik replied said "if you let the captain explain you will know, continue captain". Jack went on and said "well a few weeks ago when we stopped at star base 27 I went for my routine medical checkup and I have Tirik syndrome, I must have gotten during the war", Tim said "what will happen?" "Well I will die in 5 to the years at the most", Zarvik said "I see captain what are the details of the assignment ?''. Jack counted and said "in a year I will be promoted to rear admiral and the commander will be promoted to captain, and…" there came an uncomfortable pause and said "I will also be given an assistant that was of my choosing, and he will be sworn in as a jr grade lieutenant, in order to leave my mark on someone before I pass on." "after this conversation, this never leaves the room" "got it?". They both said "yes sir " in unity. "good I I can't afford this to get out when you're dealing with Klingons, it is best to show no weakness."

He then dismissed them to go back to their duties, and pressed his combadge and said: "lieutenant Ryia please report to the captain's ready room". Lieutenant Ryia Merlez was the head tactical officer on the Taft, and a close friend to the captain for almost as long as Tim was, in fact, they were more than friends as they had been seeing each other mostly in secret for the past 20 years. She like most other officers was a little younger than the captain. She was good looking for someone her age with lite blue skin white hair that was that was cut in a short pixie style and antennas like most Andorians. Unlike most however, she was not particularly known for being aggressive and was rather amicable in most circumstances, part of this because she was from a rather high raking family that served as the elite guard. She was also rather attractive and used to her advantage in past missions, but her feeling for the captain was true and so was his to her. She walked up to Tim who was leaving the ready room and said: "what's with Jack?". Tim looked in her Icey blue eyes and in his sharp Irish inflection said: "I'm afraid the captain is not is not in good straits today miss Ryia".

She entered the captain's ready room, he was unscrewing a bottle and poured the amber liquid into a small glass gulped it down quickly and looked at her and he momentarily lit up from their hazy gaze before returning and Ryia said in a sympathetic tone as from a loved one "what's wrong Jack''. Jack looked earnestly into the beautiful eyes and said: "before I tell you I I want you to know that what I am telling you from a friend and lover and not your captain, and also this conversation stays between us". She replied, "ok jack I can do that". He then explained the situation and Ryai said: " I'm so sorry Jack". The captain then went back to the bottle and poured again. Ryia then said "I suppose that's not synthehol", Jack said "its bourbon from home, I brought it the last time I was on earth''. He started to take another swig when Ryia took it out of his hand and said: "stop that Jack, I don't you to end up like your father". He replied, "I know I'm just scared". She said "I know honey why don't you talk to consular Uram?'' he replied I already made an appointment" and he hunched down and she said "dear you need to be the leader your crew needs ". He shot up and said, "you're right I need to get back to work". He then shot up from his disk and embraced her and kissed her and said "thank you dear" he then bounded out the door and onto the bridge with a new invigoration, Ryia sat there shocked before she said to herself "I love that crazy man".

Tim and Zarvik standing on the bridge when Zarvik said "what do you think the captain and the lieutenant are talking about". Tim turned to raise one eyebrow and said: "the same thing that's he told us and probably more". Zarvik replied, "why would he do that if he wanted to keep it between the three of us". Tim thought then said, "that's right you haven't been here long, so the rundown is miss Ryia is probably the closest person on this ship to the captain get it?". Zarvik said, "no I don't understand". The commander then sighed and said, "they are together and everyone knows it". Zarvik then said "oh I understand it, but isn't it against Star Fleet Regulation?'', he replied, "not really fraternization with lower ranking officers is not prohibited, just usually not done, it's up to the captain and it happens our captain doesn't care, they've been together longer then most humans are married nowadays it's complicated". The commander said "you're still young for a Vulcan you'll get it one day". Just then the captain came out of his ready room and Tim said "captain on the bridge". They then got to place and the captain said to the Bolian helmsmen "Mr. Traw plot course to earth" Mr. Traw then said "course laid in" The captain said, "engage warp". Soon a flash sored and the ship ran off to warp.

Trevor waited by the transporter pad he had on his uniform, it was immaculately pressed and perfect with his ensign pips on full display as a sign of his pride, he had worked hard to get here and was happy to finally be commissioned, he was still daunted by the quickness and mystery surrounding it but he was ecstatic none the less. Early that morning he had gotten ready, he shaved exactly, put on a nice weak alone and perfectly flattened his hair so a large bang came across the left of the head, it was hairstyle perfectly within regulation. He was glad to get off of earth away from all the people he had problems with in the past and into a new future. He stepped onto the transporter pad and the was beamed up to the ship. The first thing he sees on the ship is a seven foot Romulan wearing a star fleet uniform.

He shocked at first until the giant in front of him started to laugh and said "hello ensign Mori my name is lieutenant Ericks I am head of Operations officer of this humble vessel" he then bowed and said "welcome to the USS William Howard Taft, we have beamed you luggage into your room" he then took a whistle and sounded it and two crewmen came up and Ericks said "take this young mans bag to his room" while pointing to his satchel. One of the two men did as he was told and ran off". "you may have many questions but I will answer as we go, I have been instructed to take you directly to the captain personally''. They started walking down the hallways as Trevor started to look at this strange sight, he was probably middle aged with grayish hair that was combed and parted in the middle, his face was the face an of your typical slightly green skinned Romulan. He had very prominent head ridges and thick bushy eyebrows and bushy goatee the same color as his hair. In his green eyes, he sensed in his green eyes a sense of kindness and happy go lucky attitude that didn't wish to harm or deceive, not all the image that Romulans were depicted as. However, he wasn't a person that wasn't prepared to finish a fight as he had bulging muscles that combined with his height was a picture of a man you didn't want to mess with. As they walked down the halls Trevor asked "where are you from anyway?''. He said "St. Petersburg". He then let out a laugh and said "my family were traveling Romulan traders and were off-world when," there was a pause in his voice and said "you know." I was only ten when it happened and felt more at home on ships anyway so I joined the fleet core of the new Romulus command and was a part of a special exchange program a few years ago and I really like it on your planet". They approached a turbolift and he took out a special key and inserted it into a keyhole and the elevator sped down the decks. Trevor asked, " you ever plan on going to knew Romulus?". He thought about it and said, "no I don't think I will when this is over I plan to settle down with my wife and kids and make a proper home on earth". Trevor had a grim look and said solemnly "I guess it's glad to have someone you love". The elevator came to stop and Ericks said noticing the grim tone "don't be so down little one, you're still young and I'm sure you will get the girls all over with your fancy new commission". Trevor mumbled softly under his breath "I wish it was that easy". He led Trevor out of the lift and said "the captain is just through that door good luck. With that, he went back into the lift and said: "just go through the door in front of you". With a wave, he ascended. Trevor then walked through the door which leads to a poorly light room with a figure sitting behind a desk. A voice said "sit" and the figure motioned chair. He did as he was told and the voice said in a friendly demeanor with his face being lit "My name is Captain Jack Reginald Schiffel and I am your commanding officer. The lights went on and the captain was fully revealed.

The captain smiled and said, "I just want to get to know you before we get to business, first of all, where you from?" Trevor said in an undaunted voice "Memphis, captain" The captain grinned and said, "that good I'm from Lexington my self". One thing I find odd is your last name, your last name is Mori despite you not being of Japanese descent". Trevor smiled and said, "it's a funny story actually, my great-great grandfather was orphaned as a newborn and he was adopted by a Japanese couple with and he got their sure name and it just stuck". Jack started to smile and said "that very interesting, so you have Japanese heritage at all?" he shook his head and said, "no, but if you have seen my personal file you already knew that". Jack smiled and said "smart kid". He then got up and in a more serious tone "well then let's get back to business". He then pulled out a file and said "on December 5th of last year you were charged with assault for beating up a local kid named Ronny Willcocks, why?''. In a defensive tone, Trevor said "That bastard was my little sister's ex and was ruffing her up and I defended her, his old man was a policeman, the charges were dropped after an official investigation what does this have to do with anything?" Jack came around and got in his face sand "why would you do that, why would you risk your whole future in star fleet!". Trevor got a little flustered and said: "because she was my sister and I couldn't see something bad happen to someone". Jack smiled and said "so you would rather risk your own self to help someone? Rule be dammed? , that sound like the kind of officer I'm looking for". He then extended his hand and said "welcome to the team ensign". The air was moist and humid with the kind of climate you might find in the jungles of central Africa. The vegetation was lush and green filled with alien plants that no earthling yet named. A young man lay down behind an earthen mound along with the rest of his unit. Jack's unit was the last line of defense against the enemy, if they prevailed the entire pre-warp population of this planet would be lost along with them. He had his phaser rifle at the ready his pulse was racing, and his commanding officer was looking through a pair of binoculars through at the jungle. There was a sudden rustle in the college and his commander in a posh British accent "alright men its time fire on my command", they then got their rifles ready and huge lumbering figures, 2 times the size of a Teran walked out of the jungle and the commander ordered to fire and the figures advanced and unleashed Tzenkethi force.

He shocked at first until the giant in front of him started to laugh and said "hello ensign Mori my name is lieutenant Ericks I am head of Operations officer of this humble vessel" he then bowed and said "welcome to the USS William Howard Taft, we have beamed you luggage into your room" he then took a whistle and sounded it and two crewmen came up and Ericks said "take this young mans bag to his room" while pointing to his satchel. One of the two men did as he was told and ran off". "you may have many questions but I will answer as we go, I have been instructed to take you directly to the captain personally''. They started walking down the hallways as Trevor started to look at this strange sight, he was probably middle aged with grayish hair that was combed and parted in the middle, his face was the face an of your typical slightly green skinned Romulan. He had very prominent head ridges and thick bushy eyebrows and bushy goatee the same color as his hair. In his green eyes, he sensed in his green eyes a sense of kindness and happy go lucky attitude that didn't wish to harm or deceive, not all the image that Romulans were depicted as. However, he wasn't a person that wasn't prepared to finish a fight as he had bulging muscles that combined with his height was a picture of a man you didn't want to mess with. As they walked down the halls Trevor asked "where are you from anyway?''. He said "St. Petersburg". He then let out a laugh and said "my family were traveling Romulan traders and were off-world when," there was a pause in his voice and said "you know." I was only ten when it happened and felt more at home on ships anyway so I joined the fleet core of the new Romulus command and was a part of a special exchange program a few years ago and I really like it on your planet". They approached a turbolift and he took out a special key and inserted it into a keyhole and the elevator sped down the decks. Trevor asked, " you ever plan on going to knew Romulus?". He thought about it and said, "no I don't think I will when this is over I plan to settle down with my wife and kids and make a proper home on earth". Trevor had a grim look and said solemnly "I guess it's glad to have someone you love". The elevator came to stop and Ericks said noticing the grim tone "don't be so down little one, you're still young and I'm sure you will get the girls all over with your fancy new commission". Trevor mumbled softly under his breath "I wish it was that easy". He led Trevor out of the lift and said "the captain is just through that door good luck. With that, he went back into the lift and said: "just go through the door in front of you". With a wave, he ascended. Trevor then walked through the door which leads to a poorly light room with a figure sitting behind a desk. A voice said "sit" and the figure motioned to a chair. He did as he was told and the voice said in a friendly demeanor with his face being lit "My name is Captain Jack Reginald Schiffel and I am your commanding officer. The lights went on and the captain was fully revealed.