Notice: Well howdy, folks! Yes, I am alive, and I have come back to the writing world! I had taken over a year off to read other stories and to learn better writing skills and techniques! I have returned to the Star Trek world and ready for writing once again! I'll start off my return with more of a humorous/romantic comedy type of story. I'm gonna shut up now and let you guys read. Reviews are highly appreciated and recommended! (Hehehe) ;) Enjoy my 'welcome back' story, and go!

The USS Enterprise was traveling at a comfortable warp 2. They were on their way to a planet known as Amoura III for shore leave. Everyone on board was excited for their upcoming vacation. Captain James Kirk was in the briefing room with his two best friends: Mr. Spock, a Vulcan and Captain Kirk's First Officer, and Mr. Montgomery 'Scotty' Scott, Captain Kirk's Chief Engineering Officer and Second Officer. They were talking about their upcoming plans for the week long getaway.

"I can't wait to get to Amoura III. I hear they have some very nice sites to see, Captain." Scotty said, beaming.

"Certainly a lot of nice beaches there, Scotty. A little walk in the sand, I presume?" Captain Kirk prodded, smiling.

"That warm sunshine just beating down on yah face, Sir." Scotty said, dreaming of his week in paradise.

Captain Kirk chuckled and turned to Spock.

"Spock, any plans for you while on our vacation?" Captain Kirk asked.

"Negative, Captain. I plan on doing paperwork for Starfleet Command and keeping myself productive in the meanwhile." Spock replied.

"Mr. Spock; yah mean yah don't plan on spending any time relaxing or taking a walk on the beach or something?" Scotty remarked, stunned.

"Mr. Scott, it is illogical for me to set off doing work needed for Starfleet Command records by going off and wasting my energy on doing something else and going back to my work exhausted." Spock said.

"It's just a little shocking is all, Mr. Spock."

"Spock, this trip I'm gonna make sure that you do absolutely no work whatsoever and join Scotty and I for a grand old adventure." Captain Kirk said, as he put his hands on the table.

"Captain, I do not understand your need to have me join you and Mr. Scott for some 'grand old adventure' that you speak of." Spock replied.

"Come on, Spock; rock climbing, going out to eat, exploring the city, camping, meeting some pretty girls." Captain Kirk prodded, trying to tempt his Vulcan friend.

"I do not find enjoyment in any of those activities, Captain."

"Oh, come on, Mr. Spock. You'll enjoy it! After all, I have been told to be an excellent camper!" Scotty said, beaming.

"I did not know you held in interest in camping, Mr. Scott." Spock said.

"Oh, I love it, Mr. Spock! I went to summer camp all the time as a teenager."

"So did I, Scotty. I loved every moment of it...well, except for that one time where Tommy Johnson stuck a live snake at the bottom of my bed during the night." Captain Kirk grumbled. He still held a grudge to this day regarding the whole thing.

"I know, Captain." Scotty said, as if he had heard this for the one billionth time. To be honest, it was the one billionth time Scotty had heard the whole ordeal regarding Tommy. Captain Kirk had shared the story with him and made snarky comments regarding Tommy every once and a while.

As Captain Kirk was about to reply, his last best friend, Dr. Leonard McCoy, entered into the briefing room and plopped into a chair besides Spock.

"Bones," Captain Kirk said, smiling. "We were just talking about the upcoming shore leave."

"Ah," Dr. McCoy said, relaxing his shoulders. "It'll be a relief once I get off this hunk of metal and breathing some actual air, again."

"Dr. McCoy, we're taking Spock rock climbing and camping with us. Yah wanna join?" Scotty asked, excited.

"I'll join in on camping. Rock climbing, no thank you. I'm not exactly a fan of heights." The old doctor answered.

"Fair enough." Captain Kirk answered.

"Just make sure there aren't any snakes around, Doctor." Scotty grumbled, putting his fist up against the side of his cheek.

"Are you talking about that Tommy Johnson character of a guy, again?" Dr. McCoy asked, annoyed.

"I'm just saying that it made that summer at camp the worst experience ever." Captain Kirk replied, defending himself.

Dr. McCoy rolled his eyes.

"Jim, I swear sometimes." Dr. McCoy started.

"Yes, Doctor. I believe you do swear on occasion." Spock replied.

Dr. McCoy turned and glared at Spock.

"That's not what I meant, Spock." Dr. McCoy growled.

"Alright, gentlemen; let's get back to work, shall we?" Captain Kirk said. He waved his hands trying to stop an argument between the two happen, when a whistle blew on the communicator in the room. Captain Kirk flicked the switch and saw Sulu's face come on screen. He was sitting up on the Bridge as he was ordered.

"What is it, Mr. Sulu?" Captain Kirk asked.

"Captain, we have just arrived to Amoura III. Ready to beam down, when ready, Sir." Sulu answered.

"Thank you, Mr. Sulu. Kirk out." With that, Captain Kirk signed off and looked back at Spock, Dr. McCoy, and Scotty. "Well, gentlemen; are we ready for a vacation?"

"I was ready yesterday, Jim." Dr. McCoy answered, getting to his feet.

"I'm ready, Sir." Scotty said, getting up, as well.

"It appears I am faced with no alternative but to join you three." Spock said.

"Spock, if you want to look at it in this way, this is a perfect opportunity for you to do a research project. Different socio cultural atmosphere and ways of living." Captain Kirk suggested.

Spock raised an eyebrow.

"Fascinating…" Spock simply said. He turned back to Captain Kirk. "I shall take that approach to the situation, Captain."

"Great, Jim; you have him doing work on a vacation." Dr. McCoy moaned.

"This isn't work, Dr. McCoy. It's a project for Spock to do, while we are away." Captain Kirk remarked, smiling.

Dr. McCoy smiled and rolled eyes, then the four of them headed to the transporter room and got ready for their fun filled vacation.