Proving Yourself

by Trekkie651

This is a story that takes place after Star Trek Into Darkness about a lieutenant who finds himself serving aboard the enterprise after Khan was defeated. There will be appearances from all the main characters at times in the plot. This story is new and ongoing so feedback is appreciated.

1. Chapter 1

"Sir with all due respect, I'm ready for the enterprise." Dylan argued to his commanding officer.

Admiral Martin put his hand on his chin while reading the personnel file. "Dylan Silvers, a lieutenant in the command division." Martin continued to skim the file and looked up at Dylan.

"Your combat training report is decorated with enough honors to put you on the enterprise, however, your commanding report states otherwise." Admiral Martin looked Dylan straight in the eye before continuing, "Son, your commanders have stated that you make reckless decisions and risk your crew member's lives frequently in training sessions. Not to mention you've barely been here for two years and are one of our youngest lieutenants-."

"Sir I have proved myself time and time again." Dylan cut in, "I have what it takes to serve on the enterprise." Dylan said as he stood up from the chair he was sitting in.

"Is this about Captain Kirk?" Admiral Martin asked before continuing. "I understand you two were in some of the same courses before he left Starfleet Academy to command the enterprise. Is it because you feel you should be serving with him?" Martin queried.

"Sir I have worked extremely hard to come this far, and I've followed every rule and guideline I've been told, including putting the mission first and staying on task. It's only fair that if James Kirk can blow off the rules and be the captain of the enterprise that I should at least be able to serve aboard it." Dylan stated.

"James Tiberius Kirk saved us all from the Romulans and Khan, and I see no notes here in your file of a time when you saved anyone." Admiral Martin said.

"That's because I haven't been given the chance to Admiral, and that's all I'm asking for now is a shot to prove what I can do." Dylan said in a serious voice.

"And why should I let a rookie lieutenant serve aboard our finest ship in the fleet?" Admiral Martin asked.

"Because I won't let you down sir." Dylan concluded.

A sigh escaped Admiral Martin as he thought to himself. After a few moments he closed the file on his desk and said "Request granted lieutenant."

"Thank you sir." Dylan said with a smile as he went to shake Admiral Martin's hand, "I promise I won't let you down."

"I'm going to hold you to that Silvers." Martin said as he went to formally assign Dylan to the U.S.S enterprise.