Life's little complexities
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the 'Star Trek' characters or series, with the exception of Robijah Lusso (which is pronounced Robia Loosso). You'll find out who she is later. Any questions, comments or reviews, feel free to email me.
Background: After a while on 'Enterprise', Hoshi has decided that it's time for her to leave. Star fleet has had to find a replacement. The story starts with the crew saying their goodbyes.
Chapter 1: Blast from the past
The crew of the Enterprise had all been summoned to the bridge. Hoshi Sato, after thinking that she had finally found her 'space legs' had changed her mind, and decided to leave. No one quite knew what to say. She had told them completely out of the blue, no warning or even a hint, she'd just come straight out with it. Archer in particular had been like a bear with a sore head ever since. The fact that he had spent the last three days trying to explain the situation to Star fleet probably had something to do with it. But now all anyone had to say, was goodbye. 'Well, Hoshi, we'll all miss you. You've been a fine member of this crew from the very beginning. We'll be very sorry to lose you.' This of course, was Archer, diplomatic as ever. 'Thank you, Captain. It's been a pleasure to serve with you, all of you.' 'Even T'Pol?' Asked Trip 'Yes even T'Pol.' Replied Hoshi with a laugh. T'Pol was not amused. After lot's more handshakes, congratulations and goodbyes, Hoshi picked up her bags, and left the Enterprise. 'So when's her replacement coming?' Asked Trip after she'd gone. 'First thing tomorrow morning.' Replied Archer matter-of-factly. 'And she's not just her replacement; she also happens to be an engineer too, which means Trip, she'll be working with you from time to time. You too Malcolm.' 'You mean she's also an armoury officer?' Said Malcolm a little stunned. 'Yep.' 'Is there anything this girl can't do?' 'I wouldn't like to say,' Archer answered smugly.
The Captain was right, first thing the next morning Hoshi's 'replacement' arrived. She was welcomed onto the bridge and introduced to the crew. 'Everyone, I'd like you to meet Robijah Lusso' He stepped aside to reveal a tall slender woman with a dazzling smile and a gaze so intense it was almost disconcerting. Her eyes were as black as the night and her slightly lighter wavy hair was beginning to escape from its crystal clasp. She wore a fairly figure hugging blue velvet dress, the colour of sapphire. It is safe to say, she wasn't the type of person you'd expect to find working on a starship. 'Nice to meet you,' the bridge crew chimed in unison. 'It's nice to meet you too,' the newcomer said nervously. 'Um.. does anyone know where Mr Reed is?' Archer asked quietly. Travis Mayweather looked up and said 'In the armoury.' 'Oh yes, of course, in the armoury.' 'Lieutenant Reed is our armoury officer. He's usually here but he must have wanted to make a few final checks before we leave. Follow me and I'll introduce you.' The first thing anyone had noticed was Robijah's English accent. No- one could help but wonder if they were going to have another Malcolm Reed on board. It wasn't long before they reached the armoury. Archer had been trying to make polite conversation on the way but he was finding it harder than he thought. After all, he had had to find a replacement so quickly, that he hadn't had the chance to find out anything about her. And the last thing he wanted to do was make a fool of himself. 'Ah, here we are,' he said cheerfully as they the door. It opened and they briskly walked in. 'Ah, there you are,' said Archer when he caught sight of Malcolm. 'I want you to meet..' 'Robijah?' The quintessential Englishman interrupted. 'Malcolm?'
To be continued.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the 'Star Trek' characters or series, with the exception of Robijah Lusso (which is pronounced Robia Loosso). You'll find out who she is later. Any questions, comments or reviews, feel free to email me.
Background: After a while on 'Enterprise', Hoshi has decided that it's time for her to leave. Star fleet has had to find a replacement. The story starts with the crew saying their goodbyes.
Chapter 1: Blast from the past
The crew of the Enterprise had all been summoned to the bridge. Hoshi Sato, after thinking that she had finally found her 'space legs' had changed her mind, and decided to leave. No one quite knew what to say. She had told them completely out of the blue, no warning or even a hint, she'd just come straight out with it. Archer in particular had been like a bear with a sore head ever since. The fact that he had spent the last three days trying to explain the situation to Star fleet probably had something to do with it. But now all anyone had to say, was goodbye. 'Well, Hoshi, we'll all miss you. You've been a fine member of this crew from the very beginning. We'll be very sorry to lose you.' This of course, was Archer, diplomatic as ever. 'Thank you, Captain. It's been a pleasure to serve with you, all of you.' 'Even T'Pol?' Asked Trip 'Yes even T'Pol.' Replied Hoshi with a laugh. T'Pol was not amused. After lot's more handshakes, congratulations and goodbyes, Hoshi picked up her bags, and left the Enterprise. 'So when's her replacement coming?' Asked Trip after she'd gone. 'First thing tomorrow morning.' Replied Archer matter-of-factly. 'And she's not just her replacement; she also happens to be an engineer too, which means Trip, she'll be working with you from time to time. You too Malcolm.' 'You mean she's also an armoury officer?' Said Malcolm a little stunned. 'Yep.' 'Is there anything this girl can't do?' 'I wouldn't like to say,' Archer answered smugly.
The Captain was right, first thing the next morning Hoshi's 'replacement' arrived. She was welcomed onto the bridge and introduced to the crew. 'Everyone, I'd like you to meet Robijah Lusso' He stepped aside to reveal a tall slender woman with a dazzling smile and a gaze so intense it was almost disconcerting. Her eyes were as black as the night and her slightly lighter wavy hair was beginning to escape from its crystal clasp. She wore a fairly figure hugging blue velvet dress, the colour of sapphire. It is safe to say, she wasn't the type of person you'd expect to find working on a starship. 'Nice to meet you,' the bridge crew chimed in unison. 'It's nice to meet you too,' the newcomer said nervously. 'Um.. does anyone know where Mr Reed is?' Archer asked quietly. Travis Mayweather looked up and said 'In the armoury.' 'Oh yes, of course, in the armoury.' 'Lieutenant Reed is our armoury officer. He's usually here but he must have wanted to make a few final checks before we leave. Follow me and I'll introduce you.' The first thing anyone had noticed was Robijah's English accent. No- one could help but wonder if they were going to have another Malcolm Reed on board. It wasn't long before they reached the armoury. Archer had been trying to make polite conversation on the way but he was finding it harder than he thought. After all, he had had to find a replacement so quickly, that he hadn't had the chance to find out anything about her. And the last thing he wanted to do was make a fool of himself. 'Ah, here we are,' he said cheerfully as they the door. It opened and they briskly walked in. 'Ah, there you are,' said Archer when he caught sight of Malcolm. 'I want you to meet..' 'Robijah?' The quintessential Englishman interrupted. 'Malcolm?'
To be continued.