Chapter 1: Have a nice day - Bon Jovi:
''Do you, really, want to go?'' I asked Jim, from my comfy spot upside down on the living room couch. I really didn't want to get all dolled up tonight.
''Oh come on B, it's going to be fun, and you need to get out more.'' Since I didn't answer he poked his head from the bathroom, where he was grooming himself, so he could see me then he said: ''And beside you're going to have the chance practice your…'' He took a moment turning his head upside down, and squinting his eyes to read the title of what I was reading. ''xenosynergology. What's that by the way?'' He got back to his grooming.
''Alien non-verbal communication, what they think and feel subconsciously...'' I answered distractedly. Hmmmm that could indeed be fun. ''Alright I'll come, but if you get a girl, you go to her place, I'm tired of going for walks a 3 in the morning so that I don't get mentally scarred for life.'' Then I added as an after thought. ''And you buy my drinks.''
He gave a small laugh at that. ''Deal. If that's all it takes for you to come.''
''Oh, and Jim, I'm bringing my books.'' Haha cue evil laugh. I can hear him groan from where I am.
''But B, you're not going to have fun if your reading the whole time.'' He complains as predicted.
''Oh contraire mon cher, to me it's fun.'' I'll be if I get to read a little instead of making sure he doesn't fight or get arrested or whatever trouble he can make… Well sometimes I do the same but that's beyond the point. '' And besides I'm not bringing them to read them.'' He gives me a look that says what else would you bring them for? ''I just bring them for reference. And it's not like you'll spend a lot of time with me, anyway.'' He sighs.
''Like I said, no fun. But you're right and I'll take what I can get.'' I sat up and decided to get ready for tonight. I put on some music then I went into my room to change from my comfy pink sweat pants and black tank top to a white tank top and some dark blue skinny jeans. Like I said I didn't want to get dolled up. I decided to leave my shoulder length blond hair wavy, I just shaked it so that's it's fluffy and sexy. I put on lots of mascara to bring out my green eyes, some sparkly blush and red lip stain. I put my books, make-up and wallet in my black purse grabbed my black faux leather jacket and put on my sparkly black high heel ankle booties. I put my jacket and purse on a chair in the kitchen and went to make myself a sandwich. ''Hey Jim do you want yummy vegan sandwich?'' I asked Jim tauntingly from the kitchen.
He came in the kitchen and gave me a look of you've got to be kidding me. ''You seriously asking me that?'' I took out some baba ganouch, lettuce, mustard and salt & pepper, then I put it all on some whole grain bread. Yum. ''No thanks. I'm going to make myself some real food.'' And with that he reheated some left over hamburger. Meat, yuck. I took a glass of water and my sandwich and sat at the kitchen table. When his was ready he took his and a coke and came to sit in front of me.
We ate our meal and had a casual conversation about nothing in particular, while listening to the music playing which was some old band called Bon Jovi. Once I was done I put my glass and plate in the dishwasher and went to brush my teeth. I then reapplied some lip stain. When Jim finished eating he did the same, minus the lip stain. I then turned off the music we put our coat on, I grabbed my purse and we left the apartment on Jim's bike.
He drove to the Shipyard bar. He parked and we went inside. I thought to myself urgh that music suck. We walked up to the bar. As I looked around the bar I noticed that there's a lot of cadets tonight. ''I'll have six shots of jack and everything she takes is on me. '' He says referring to me. I smiled at him.
''I'll have a Vulcan spice tea please.'' I say to the barman.
Jim sighs and turning to me he mutters: ''No fun.'' To which I can't help but laugh. When he receives his shots he takes them all one after the other. While I thank the barman and just sip at my tea. I shake my head at Jim. When he's done he pays the bartender and then looks around. ''I'm going to go…''
I cut him off : ''Yeah go have fun. Just don't cause too much trouble.'' I added as an after thought. ''Please.'' He doesn't answer, he just smile and leave me alone with my drink. I sigh and go sit at a little table next to the entrance of the bar close to some officers in black. I make sure I have a good view of Jim in case he gets in trouble and I need to get him out of here. When I'm satisfied I have a decent enough view, I take my book out of my purse and alternate between reading, watching Jim and sipping my tea.
One of the officers from the bar came and sat in front of me. I took a sip of my tea, bookmarked my page and looked beside the officer in front of me to see what Jim was doing. He was talking to an African-American lady cadet so judging he was ok for now, I turned my attention to the man in front of me and put my book down. ''Yes, officer can I help you?'' I asked with my eyebrows raised. What would an officer want with me? Especially one old enough to be my dad.
He looked to my book on the table then back to me. ''Xenosynergology? My name is captain Christopher Pike and I wonder, have you ever considered joining Starfleet? Miss?'' The organization that got my father killed on the day my brother and I were born? No I don't think so. But before I could answer him, well more like laugh and tell him that I don't want anything to do with Starfleet, I could hear some disturbance coming from behind captain Pike. He too heard it and turned around. It was Jim, I knew it was only a matter of time before he got in trouble.
Jim kicked a cadet and sent him flying two tables from where captain Pike and I were sitting. Another came at him and they exchanged punches, until Jim knocked him out. Then another one hit Jim who sent him crashing on the breasts of the girl he was talking to earlier, she pushed him back in the fight, with a scowl on her face. One cadet punched Jim in the face sending him flying in another cadet's arms, who was holding him in place. The cadet that punched Jim kicked him then went to punch Jim but Jim ducked and the cadet punched the one that was holding Jim, making him let go of him. Then Jim grabbed a bottle from a table and broke it on the head of the cadet that was punching him. Ok I've had enough I'm getting my brother out of here. The cadet that the other cadet punched, turned Jim around and punched him in the face, sending him flying to the floor.
I put my purse on my seat. ''If you'll excuse me.'' I said to captain pike. Then I made my way to the quite unfair fight. The cadet that sent Jim to the ground took hold of him, lifting him up and punched him on a table. Like he wasn't already knocked out, jerk. You don't kick someone that's already down. So as he was about to punch him again, I kicked his left knee side hard with my heeled boot, making him let go of poor stupid Jimmy and making him bend on his left side. I then grabbed hold of his shoulders and kneed his face making him fall on the floor. As I was going to grab Jim to go home, another cadet took hold of me from behind. Oh no, I don't think so buddy. ''Not, in, the, mood.'' I grunted out as I stepped on his right foot hard then elbowed him in the stomach making him let go of me. Just as another one was coming my way, making me sigh and look up cursing, Pike whistled making all the cadets stand to attention. Finally. ''Thank you.'' I said exasperated that it took so long for someone to react. I mean seriously everyone gathers around and gives ooohs and awwws and no one react? What a bunch of dumb asses.
''Outside, all of you.'' When no one moved he added: ''Now.''
There was a chorus of ''Yes sir.'' By the cadets. And then they all started to leave. Not just the cadets, I mean everyone.
Pike being concerned for my brother asked: ''Are you alright son?''
And Jim answered, looking at him upside down stunned on the table: ''You can whistle really loud you know that? '' Making Pike tilt his head to the side in confusion and curiosity. While I let out a little laugh and rolled my eyes. I then took hold of his hand helping him sit on the table.
After a moment Jim is sort of recovered and Pike said: ''We haven't been properly introduced.'' Pike look to me then to my brother. ''I'm captain Christopher Pike. ''Let me buy the both of you a drink, so we can talk a little.''
''I'm good thanks.'' I said as the same time my brother said:
''I'll have a Budweiser and some napkins, thanks. '' to the bartender, making me, again, roll my eyes. Guess we'll have a discussion, whether I want to or not, super, not. By now there was only us in the bar plus the bartender. The bartender went to get Jim's order while I helped said idiot get to the table Pike and I occupied before I had to go rescue Jim's ass.
We all sat down and the bartender brought Jim's drink and some napkins, which he promptly shoved two in his nostrils. The bartender then started cleaning the mess that the fight created and Jim took a big gulp of his beer. ''You know, I couldn't believe it when the bartender told me who you are.'' He looked to the both of us.
''Who am I, captain Pike?'' Jim asked, then he finished his drink while Pike answered:
''Your father's son.'' He then looks at me. ''And daughter.''
Jim turns towards the bar and ask: ''Can I get another one?'' While I just sit silently and listen to what he has to say, intrigued now
Pike continues with: ''For my dissertation, I was assigned the U.S.S. Kelvin. Something I admired about your dad, he didn't believe in no-win scenarios.''
Jim took out of his nose the napkins and said: ''Sure learned his lesson!'' And then puts them on the table. Ewwww.
''Well, it depends on how you define winning. You're both here aren't you?''
The bartender bring Jim's other beer. ''Thanks.'' Jim made a face like, obviously.
He looks at Jim, ''You know that instinct to leap without looking,'' he then looked at me, '' and to never leave a man behind. That was in his nature too. And in my opinion it's something Starfleet's lost.''
Jim laughed sarcastically at that and said: '' Why are you talkin' to me, man?'' I resisted the urge to correct him and say 'us', since I really wanted to know the answer to that question too.
''Cause I looked up your files,'' He looked between the both of us then settled back his gaze on Jim. '' while you were drooling on the floor. Your aptitude tests are off the charts, so what is it? You like being the only two genius level repeat offender in the Midwest.'' Yeah sometime I cause trouble too, oh well.
''Maybe I love it.'' Jim answers.
''Look, so your dad dies. You can settle for a less than ordinary life, or do you feel like you were meant for something better?'' He looks to me. ''Something special?'' He turns back to Jim. ''Enlist in Starfleet.'' Maybe it could be good for us, I'm sure if dad were here he would've been proud of that…
Jim scoffs. ''Enlist!'' Then he gives a small sarcastic laugh. ''You guys must be way down on your recruiting quota for the month!'' I look at Jim out of the corner of my eye, he just insulted me, the jerk.
''If you're both half the person your father was, Starfleet could use you. You could accomplish great things, '' He looks to me and then to Jim and switched from time to time between us. ''You could be an officer in four years. You could have your own ship in eight. You understand what the Federation is, don't you? It's important. It's a peacekeeping and humanitarian armada…''
Jim cuts him off: ''Are we done?
''I'm done.'' Jim looked thankful for a second, then took a gulp of his beer as Pike gets up to leave. ''Riverside shipyard. Shuttle for new recruits leaves tomorrow morning, 0800. He pause then addresses Jim: ''Now, your father was a captain of a starship for twelve minutes. He saved 800 lives, including your mother's, yours and your sister's.'' He glanced to me. I dare you to do better.'' And with that captain Pike took his leave.
Jim was silent deep in thoughts, he picked up a little grey starship toy that was on the table and observed it. He looked to me, stood up, deposited some cash on the table for his beer and left. I gathered my things and followed him. He droved us home and sat on the living room couch deep in thoughts. I sat next to him, he didn't seem to notice.
''I think we should go.'' Jim finally snapped out of his musing and looked at me. He smiled a little at that.
''I'm glad, I don't have to convince you to come.'' I laughed a little and stood up to go to bed. ''We'll leave at 7:30.'' And with that I put my alarm for 6:30 and went to sleep.
6:30 sharp, my alarm awoke me, I turned it off then took out a white v-neck t-shirt and some dark skinny jeans then I went to take a shower. After my shower I got dressed and brushed my hair, Jim was not up yet. I decided I'll wake him up after breakfast if he's not awake. I went in the kitchen and reheated a bowl of left over plomeek soup after that I brushed my teeth. Then I went in my room, took out my black faux leather purse/back pack and stuffed all my underwear in it. I then added to it my make-up, wallet, a razor, tooth brush & paste, deodorant, my hair brush, flattening & curling iron and the sparkly boots I wore last night. With a sigh I was finally ready and got out of my room. Jim was in the kitchen eating a bowl of cereal. He had washed his face of the blood from the fight last night but I could still see some bruises.
''Morning. You ready to go?'' Jim asked me.
'' Morning, yep.'' I showed him my back pack.
''What do you need all that for?'' He said with a little laugh. I raised my eyebrow, like you're really asking me that? ''Ok never mind.'' He finished his bowl and then brushed his teeth. I put on my black ankle boots, my black coat and we left at 7:38.
Jim drove the bike to the shipyard but we stopped several yards from the entrance a moment. We could see a ship getting built and it was impressive, to think that someday we could be serving on a ship just like this one. Jim drove the rest of the way close to a shuttle craft that had Pike standing in front of it. A construction worker walked by and said: '' nice ride, man.'' We got off the bike.
Jim took of the keys and threw them at the construction worker. ''It's yours.'' Then we walked up to Pike. ''Four years? I'll do it in three.'' Cocky as ever it made me chuckle.
Jim got in the shuttle craft and as I went to follow him, captain Pike said: ''Miss Kirk.''
I stopped and turned around. ''Yes, captain Pike?''
''Once at the academy please report to my office.'' Ok. Am I already in trouble? Oh well I'll see later.
''Yes, sir.'' Then I followed after my brother. I found him talking to a good looking man a little other than us. I took a seat next to Jim. Put my back pack at my feet and buckled up.
''I hate to break this to you but Starfleet operates the space.'' He told the stranger.
''Yeah well, I got nowhere else to go. The ex-wife took the whole damn planet in the divorce. All I got left is my bones.'' The stranger said with a southern accent. He then took a gulp of some liquor in a flask. He offered some to Jim. Jim never one to refused free liquor, accepted.
Before drinking Jim said: '' Jim Kirk and that's my sister Georgia.''
''Hi.'' I said with a little smile. He gave me a small smile.
Then he replied: ''McCoy, Leonard McCoy.'' Jim gave him back his flask and McCoy then offered it to me.
''No thanks, I don't drink.'' McCoy took it back and gave me a small smile which I returned, then we took off. We made small talk with 'Bones' a.k.a. McCoy through out the ride and I couldn't help but think that we'll end up being great friends.