Irina is actually Chekov's girlfriend when he was in Starfleet (the original series). Because it is unlikely for anyone to spend years on their own alone, I added her as a friend. Irina (in this story) was Chekov's friend from Moscow State University (I'm sorry but just bare with it). And also this is the alternate universe Chekov (of course it is it's Star Trek 2009) which you might now the differences to the original series. So I don't know if my story checks out because I don't think I did enough research. And for the sake of the story, just except that Chekov went to the academy the same year as Kirk did (because he was one year after Kirk).

Tagnarog, Rusia – 2256

"So, Chekov, where are you going to go next?"

"Hmm?" I was lying on my bed, looking blankly at the ceiling, when Irina broke my chain of thoughts. "Oh! I was thinking about Starfleet Academy."

"What? But that's in space and there are missions that I heard was even for like 5 years! I mean how do you even survive being in space for 5 years?"

I rose up from my bed and put my hands on her shoulders. "Hey, it's going to be okay. I mean it's in space! It's going to be really cool!" I walked back to my bed and lay back again.

"Alright, if that's what you want. Have you registered yet?"

"No. Not yet. Probably tomorrow. I mean, tomorrow is the launching of the ships to the academy, right?"

"Ah. But really, are you sure you want to join Starfleet?" She looked at me in concern.

"I am! Besides, it's been almost a month since we graduated from Moscow State University. Where are you going? Have you decide?"

"I don't know."

There was silence between us. She suddenly broke it, "Anyway, it's already night. We should sleep. And you got an academy to register!"

"You're right. We should sleep."

"What is it?"

"Nothing. It's just, I'm really nervous about this."

"Hey, you're going to be fine! Don't be so nervous. Just calm down alright." She chuckled.

"This isn't funny!"

"It's kind of is. I mean have you look at yourself?" She chuckled again.

"Shut up!" I turned around and put a pillow above my head.

"Alright, alright."

I turned around and saw her raising both hands in defense.

"Hey, maybe you can get cute boys there."

I threw her my pillow.

"Hey, Hey! Sorry alright." She threw my pillow back. "We should sleep."

"Yeah. Good night, Irina!"

"Good night, Chekov!"

I was sleeping calmly when Irina hit me with a pillow and shouted, "WAKEY WAKEY!"

"Wha- Irina! What the-"

"WAKE UP! STARFLEET REGISTRATION DAY!"

I woke up straight away and hit her with my pillow also.

"I. WAS. HAVING. A . NICE. DREAM!"

She laughed hard and asked, "Pony or unicorn?"

"Oh, shut up. Why are you excited about me going anyway? I thought you disagreed."

She looked hesitated. "Well, I've been thinking about Starfleet. I mean I got to admit it is kind of cool." At this point I was grinning. "Anyway, you're going to go to Starfleet for probably even more than 5 years. So I've decided, I'm going to join Starfleet also!"

We screamed and jumped together.

"Chekov, wait! Have you told your parents or even packed?"

"Well, yeah actually. I told mom and dad yesterday and they also helped me packed."

She punched my shoulder. "Hey! What was that for?"

"For not saying anything to me!"

I raised my hands in defense and grinning madly. "Alright sorry! Anyway, we haven't even booked the plane ticket."

"OH! Do it now before it's too late!"

We ordered the plane ticket to America, precisely Iowa. If we want to go to California, where the Academy is, we have to go to Iowa first. There seems to be a station there. It's amazing what you can do with technology these days.

After that, I looked at my suitcase. I grabbed Irina's hand and dragged her to get her suitcase. "Let's get you packed! Come on, I'll help you."

"You sure this is enough?"

We were starring at Irina's suitcase.

"I guess, I mean I don't know I've never been there but I'm certain they'll have everything there." I looked to my phone and saw the time.

"It's almost 9, the launching is at 10!" We panicked.

"Alright, go shower and put your clothes quickly!"

"Come on, Irina, it's already 9!"

"Calm down, Chekov, or help me!"

"What is it?"

"Do you even know how heavy this thing is?" I came to see Irina and saw her struggling to pick up her suitcase.

"Then what's the point of going to the gym?" I chuckled.

"Oh just shut up and help me carry this thing."

"Irina! You're with Chekov to join the Starfleet?"

"Yes ma'am!"

She looked concerned. "Mom, we'll be okay. It's just like when we were in Moscow State University but outer space…and missions."

Dad came from behind her and put his hands on her shoulders. "Anna, they will be fine! Just relax."

"But, Andrei are you sure?" She turned to face Dad.

"Yes! They're adults now, it's their decision."

"Okay." She turned back to us, "But promise me you two will keep posting news to us!"

"Yes, mom, we will!" I assured her.

"Okay well," she wiped her tears away. "Come on. We'll drive you to the airport."

"You two sure there's nothing left behind?" She asked once again after we left the car.

"Yes!"

"Okay. Come here." She opened her arms. Irina and me hugged my mom and dad alternately.

We said our goodbyes and walked to the .

"Be safe!" Dad shouted.

"We will!" We shouted back.