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This is my first Star Trek story. I hope you enjoy and review it.
A GRANT OCCASION
Captain's Log
Stardate 2267.5
After dropping the diplomats off on Irudon IV the Enterprise is on its way to Starbase 7 for minor maintenance work. Keeping the peace between 38 officials from 17 different planets was not easy on me and the crew, and we look forward to our two weeks of shore leave until the ship will be ready again. After the incident with Ambassador Ekurat we surely deserve some rest.
Captain James T. Kirk handed the log book to the young yeoman on his left and then stood up from his command chair.
"I will be in my quarters," he spoke to no one in particular and walked towards the turbo lift. Just as he reached it the doors open and Mr. Spock stepped out, followed by an irritated Chief Medical Officer.
"Now you listen, Spock!" McCoy said in his southern drawl. "Just because you're a green-blooded Vulcan doesn't mean you don't need some rest, too."
"That is correct, Doctor. However, my physiology does not require me to take rests as frequently as humans. Therefore I am in no need of shore leave at our destination," the First Officer answered as he walked to the science station.
McCoy looked exasperated at his Captain who just grinned at him. Ever since the diplomats had left, the good doctor did a check on his records to see which personnel were due for leave. Apparently Spock was on his list.
"And you! Don't give me that look!" McCoy waved his finger at Kirk. "If it wouldn't be for the, shall we say establishments, on the Starbase I would have to order you some rest!"
The Captain just shrugged. "Well, Bones. Maybe it is time for one of your threats. They usually work on me." The Captain smiled and entered the lift, his head shaking. He already knew it would be a very long two days until they reached Starbase 7.
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Klingon Empire
"They are ready," a tall Klingon said to his superior with a slight bow. The other Klingon stood with his back to the messenger, facing the window. "The surgeries were successful and the warriors are awaiting your final orders," the first alien continued.
Krenos turned around to face his loyal servant. "Tell them I will be on the bridge shortly. Then when we shall activate the device."
The tall Klingon nodded and left the spacious quarters. Krenos, a muscular species of his race, had a thoughtful look on his face and turned once more to look out into the open space. There were stars as far as he could see. Slowly his mouth formed to a smile.
"It is time," he said aloud and walked out of his door and straight to the bridge, all the while thinking of the glory he and his family would receive for what he was about to do.
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The annoying beep fully awoke Kirk, who had been dozing in his quarters for the last 30 minutes after doing some paperwork the few hours before. With a sigh he swung his legs over the bed and pressed a button.
"Kirk here," he said, suppressing yawn.
"Captain," Uhura's voice spoke over the intercom. "We received an urgent message from Admiral Nakata on Starbase 7. It is coded and for your eyes only."
The Captain was fully alert now. Nakata was assigned to Starfleet Secret Security, a Starfleet Intelligence Unit. Why would he be on Starbase 7, a place deep in Federation Space?
"Put it through to my quarters, Uhura. Kirk out."
Uhura acknowledged and did as she was told. A few seconds later Captain Kirk received the message and after clearing security was able to read it. He frowned as he was reading, not liking the contents one bit. After he was done Kirk hit the delete button, just as he had been ordered. Then he made contact with the bridge.
"Spoke here, Captain," the voice of the Vulcan answered.
Kirk smiled. He wasn't surprised his First Officer was still there.
"Maximum speed to Starbase 7, Mr. Spock. I'm on my way to the bridge."
After disconnecting, the Captain straightened his uniform and left his quarters. As he walked down the hallways he felt a new surge inside him. Kirk was a man who couldn't sit around idly for long. And after the trip with the diplomats he was looking forward to something more challenging. After all, the Enterprise wasn't a ferry to transport important people from here to there. And now she was needed by the Federation and the Captain was proud that he and his gallant crew were chosen for the coming assignment.
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The turbo lift doors to the bridge opened with a swoosh and James T. Kirk stepped out of the lift and onto the bridge. Mr. Spock vacated the command chair for him immediately and the Captain gladly sat down.
"ETA?" he asked.
"34.6 hours," came the prompt answer from his First Officer who was now standing to the right of Kirk.
"Well Spock, it looks like you'll be getting around going on shore leave after all. Bones will be disappointed he can't make you go," Kirk said and grinned.
"I did not plan on taking leave. The last time I spoke with Doctor McCoy he had no reasonable justification to order me," Spock replied and Kirk was sure he saw a glint in the Vulcan's eyes.
"I'm sure he will find one," the Captain said, still smiling. 'But he'll have to wait." Kirk's expression grew more serious. "We have a meeting with Admiral Nakata as soon as we arrive on Starbase 7. Bones won't be happy about it."
Spock acknowledged silently as both men looked out of the forward screen, wondering what would await them at their destination.
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Admiral Nakata was walking back and forth in his temporary office on the Starbase, stroking his mustache. He was a medium built man in his late fifties and his dark short hair was just starting to get gray on the sides. The human was just about to turn around once more when he was stopped in his tracks by the sound of the intercom.
"They are here, Admiral," a lovely female voice was heard saying.
"Send them in," Nakata answered and looked anxiously at the door as he stroked his mustache once more.
A few seconds later the door opened and Captain Kirk walked into the room, followed by Commander Spock and Doctor McCoy.
After introducing each other the Admiral told everyone to be seated and sat himself on a comfortable looking chair behind a big oak desk.
"Let's begin," he said with a sigh and told the three members of the Enterprise crew why they were summoned to see him.
TBC