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Ch. 1 Logical Choice

1400 Hours

The crew of the Enterprise was looking nervously out of deep space. Sulu looked at the Captain, James T Kirk, for further instructions. All of his crewman called him Jim, which as his first officer had said, was unheard of.

"Captain, their shields are down." First Officer Spock said. He wasn't panicked but calm. Like he always was.

"Fire at will," Captain Kirk ordered.

"Captain, were being hailed," said Uhura. If anybody paid close enough attention they would see the young lady's eye go toward the First Officer's stations. The look was of a fondness not normally associated with being just co-workers.

"Simulation Off" a computerized voiced said overhead. The light on the consoles went dark. Captain Kirk looked at his First Officer in confusion.

"What the hell happened?" Kirk asked.

"We apologize, Captain Kirk. The computer has malfunction" The Simulation Commandeer told them. It was only the practice simulation, but the malfunction still was irritating.

"That's alright," Kirk said sitting up. "My crew needs a break anyways."

"Kirk. Spock." A voice boomed. Kirk smiled, it was his mentor Admiral Pike.

"Yes Admiral?" Spock asked.

"Can I have a word, please?" Pike asked the officers. They nodded and walked along side of the Admiral.

"I don't know what happened!" Kirk said before anyone could speak. Spock looked at him with what only few people that knew him would recognize as amusement.

Early in Kirk's academy days he was accused of cheating on a similar simulation. It just happened that it was created by his First Officer. Spock being the ever logical Vulcan had brought charges against him. Though Kirk never admitted that he cheated, they both agreed not to speak of the incident. It was mostly because that day, Spock had lost everything. Spock never spoke about the loss of his home planet, but his companions knew it was a sore subject with him. As it would for anyone.

"This isn't about the simulation."

"Then what is it?" Admiral Pike put his hand up to silence him.

"Admiral, I must ask the meaning of you calling this meeting," Spock asked calmly.

"Starfleet has picked the Enterprise for a special assignment," Pike began. "The Federation is assigning troubled cadets to serve on ships as assistants to the captain and first officer." he said looking at the man and half Vulcan.

"What kind of infraction have these cadets been charged with?" Spock inquired.

"Mostly insubordination," Pike told Spock. "You will start out with one cadent, but this is only a trial run."

"Is this kind of like Starfleet probation?" Kirk asked. Pike nodded

"Will this cadet be assigned to us at random?" Spoke asked.

"Yes!"

"The Enterprise will be happy to assist."

1945 Hours

Lieutenant Uhura was not a nervous person, she just wasn't. She performed well under pressure. In her first year at the academy, she had the most classes she ever had and had work study. Not only did she ace the classes, but she got high recommendations for academy jobs. So why was she nervous coming here? She politely knocked on the door. She waited for someone to open the door. It took about 3.76 seconds.

"Lieutenant" Spock greeted politely. Uhura smiled in response as Spock indicated she may enter.

"It was unfortunate about that practice simulation" Uhura said after a moment of brief silence.

"I am certain that we will perform admirably without the practice" Spock unemotionally. Uhura knew him well enough to know that his eyes betrayed his human side. She would bet everything she owned that it was hard for him to suppress the pride in his eyes.

"I…." She began.

"You didn't come here just to discuss the failed simulation," Spock noted. Uhura sighed in relief. Spock wasn't someone who beat around the bush.

"I saw you were talking with your father," She told him. Spock's eyebrows raised in realization. He knew where she was going with this.

"It concerns you." He guessed.

"It does" She said shaking her head. She moved closer to him. "Last time I checked, he was still trying to convince you to leave Starfleet."

"Indeed that was what objective of the visit was," Spock informed her. Uhura tried to suppress her look of apprehension.

"He's not going to stop," Uhura told him.

"I'm almost certain he won't," Spock said truthfully. Uhura could tell there was annoyance in his browns eyes. The eyes she had come to love so much.

"I would miss you terribly if you leave," She wrapped her arms around him, and kissed him lightly on his lips. She saw a hint of a smile on his lips.

"I have to admit I'd share the same sentiment," She could tell there was restraint behind these words. She knew only being half Vulcan troubled him. He was more at peace with the human side of himself than he was when they first met.

"So you're with Starfleet?" She said smiling.

"Affirmative!"

0030 Hours

Darkness filled the room. The only light came from a wide screen of small unknown device. Long fingers press the send button on the device. On the screen are the words "Incoming Call" The lone figure in the darken room looks at the screen to await the receipt answer.

"Hello!" crocked a voice. The speaker was clearly extraterrestrial. The voice was cold, ancient. It spoke a language that only the caller would understand.

"You wanted my report on the progress of my mission?" the second figure's face was covered in darkness.

"Did you succeed in your first task?"

"Yes Sir, just as you requested!"

"Perfect!"

"Is that all you require of me sir?" The figures face could be seen briefly in the light. Nerves were present on their face. It was clear to see that the figure on the monitor was to be respected and feared.

"For now," The voice said darkly.

The Next Day: 0800 Hours

The Crew of the Enterprise prepared for launch. The only two people not on the bridge were the Captain and the First Officer.

"Spock, are you sure about your living situation?" Kirk asked. The conversation had been taking place for about 12.7 minutes by Spock's calculations. It was uncomfortable for him, but he did not show it.

"Captain, I do not wish to discuss private matter with you!" Spock responded firmly.

"Jim" He reminded Spock. "And don't change the subject! Don't you think that it's time that…" They were cut off by their superior officer arriving. He arrived with a female Cadet.

"At ease gentleman, " Admiral Pike bracingly. He regarded the two men highly. They greeted him. The as off yet unnamed Cadet looked at the Spock with disgust.

"You're shitting me…" She said looking at Admiral. "The Vulcan?"

"Cadet Green, you are not to speak to your superior officers like that!" He chased. He looked at Spock apologetically. Spock looked as always, unaffected by hurtful words.

"Sorry Admiral, Commander" Cadet Green.

"I don't tolerate derogatory comments!" Kirk said with a slight edge in his voice. If Spock wasn't going to speak up, he sure as hell would.

"I understand" Cadet Green replied. Spock noted that Cadet's response was quick. She was seemed unapologetic, He noted that she was in her early twenties.

"Cadet Green is on probation for insubordination," he said looking at the younger girl. "That's code for she can't keep her mouth shut," Kirk smirked. Admiral Pike had obviously read his mind. He had been wondering what kind of insubordination the cadet did. Kirk was accused of that several times.

"Sorry about that." Admiral whispered to Spock. "I was hoping that this pairing would teach her tolerance."

"Indeed," Spock said in understanding. Spock noted that the Cadet looked nervous. He was use to the human treatment of his people. He had a feeling this Cadet was going to be irksome. Really irksome.