The prologue of what I hope is a funny tale of this one time Chekov and Scotty took a vacation together! Hope you like it!

Disclaimer: I do not own Star Trek.

He was seated in a comfortable chair near the window, watching the snowfall through the glass calmly. The scene had an almost hypnotic effect, lulling him into an ease that he hadn't felt in days. It was nice to finally relax, but he knew that the calm would soon subside. He and Scotty had to explain why they were where they were.

Chekov sighed, tearing his attention away from the Russian cityscape and refocused on his friends and colleagues. They were waiting patiently, finding different ways of busying themselves in the cozy hospital room. He cleared his throat, and they all turned to look at him.

"I zhink eet ees time ve explained vhy ve are all here." Chekov began nervously, looking to Scotty for back up.

"And we may as well start at the beginning. So settle in and get ready for a long story." Scotty finished.

When the captain unexpectedly announced shore leave, Pavel's first reaction was excitement. Sure he loved the Enterprise and everything in her, but it was nice to experience a change of scenery and breathe fresh air. Shore leave was something to celebrate, but after a day or two of trying to make plans to go home and failing miserably, he wasn't exactly excited.

His babushka would be happy to see him, but he could only really stay for a day or so. Hospitals weren't very welcoming to extended stays unless you were a patient. So he made plans to spend two days in his beloved Russia with his babushka before returning to the apartment he and the Captain kept. Though the apartment was his home, he knew that Bones was planning on inhabiting that space for the duration of leave.

Pavel didn't dislike the doctor, but he was loathe to trespass on someone's private relaxation time. He placed great value in privacy and hated taking it away from anyone. He knew McCoy would probably have no objections to sharing the apartment, after all he was a guest staying in Pavel's home, he was raised to be polite.

So with a sigh, he made the arrangements and took off to inform McCoy that the he would officially be crashing quiet time. He was on his way to the sickbay when he slammed into someone else, sending them both to the floor.

"Laddie, you alright?" Scotty asked, hurriedly righting himself.

"Fine, Meester Scott. Sorry for ze collision." Chekov apologized.

"Not a problem. Now tell me what's on that mind of yours." Scotty pressed, crossing his arms and staring him down with a sagely expression.

"Eet is nothing, honestly. I'm just…not so happy with my shore leawe plans." Chekov shrugged.

"And why not? I thought you were visitin yer grandma?" Scotty asked.

"I am, but only for two days. I can't afford to stay any longer and ze hospital vouldn't like me hanging around. I hawe no other family in ze area that I can wisit or stay vith. I'll be spending the rest of it at my apartment." Chekov rubbed his arm shyly.

"And why is that a problem?" Scotty coaxed.

"Because, Doctor McCoy is staying zere while ze Keptain wisits his family. I don't really like intruding on priwate time, and I know he has been looking forward to it." Chekov spilled.

"Well then this just won't do. You head back to your quarters, lad. Old Montgomery Scott will solve this problem." Scotty beamed.

"But Meester Scott I can't let you pay for anything it would be unethical sir—" Chekov objected.

"No. None of that now lad. Run along now, off with ye." Scotty shooed, ushering him back into the turbolift.

"But—" Chekov continued to protest, only to sigh when the door shut in his face.

He let his head fall against the cool metal of the door with an audible thunk and closed his eyes.

"I'm doomed." He muttered to himself.

Just a little story that came from the depths of my mind. I have no idea how long this will be, probably about five chapters. This is a humor story, so please keep an open mind with characterization and certain events! I'll take any suggestions you may have, and maybe even a request! Please feel free to point out any mistakes as I do not have a beta.