Chapter 1: The Beginning
Malaya sat on her bed writing in her journal, it was archaic, but it was calming to actually write her emotions down. She had been on the Enterprise for a month and she was finally getting use to the hectic schedule. She was the first D'tulian on a star fleet vessel. She looked human, the only difference was her silver eyes and bright blue blood. Her hair was rust colored and always pulled into a messy bun at the nape of her neck.
During her work hours she wore traditional work clothing, durable cloth pants that hugged every curve and an equally figure-hugging long-sleeved shirt. She was the only one who didn't wear an issued uniform but did wear the science emblem on her lapel. She worked under Dr. McCoy in the medical bay and it seemed as though the doctor enjoyed working with her more than the other nurses. It may have been because her race was on the edge of sighing a treaty with the Federation or that he was infatuated with her, she couldn't tell. Humans were confusing in their way of showing their emotions and when they displayed them.
The door chime rang and she sighed. She hid her journal and checked her appearance before opening the door. It was the captain.
"Captain, how may I help you?" she asked standing in the doorway. He smiled
"I was wondering if you would join me for supper." his eyes flashed with excitement and a hint of anxiety.
"Of course, Captain. Please, allow me to change into appropriate attire." She stepped aside and allowed him to enter.
"Lt. Malaya, sometimes you sound like Mr. Spock." he laughed as he sat down.
"So I have been told." she replied from the bathroom. Moments later she appeared in her work clothing. "Shall we go?"
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She sat between Captain Kirk and Dr. McCoy, listening as they told storied and jokes to one another. She smiled and laughed with them but didn't share anything.
"If you'll excuse me, I must rest for my shift tomorrow." Malaya rose, taking her tray with her.
"I shall accompany you to your quarters." Mr. Spock said rising as well. Malaya gazed at him for second that nodded.
"You didn't need to escort me to my quarters, Commander." Malaya said as they walked down the corridor to her room.
"I know this, but it is what is expected when a new crew member joins our star ship." he states staring ahead.
"To be escorted by a senior officer to their quarters?" she replies, quirking her face toward him, her eyes flashing with amusement.
"By any crew member of the ship. If you wish for this ritual to end, I will notify the crew and you wont be accompanied unless otherwise asked." he stopped and looked down at her. Seeing as Mr. Spock was over 6 feet tall, she felt small. 5 feet, 4 inches, she was eye level with his chest.
"No, it's fine. I enjoy getting to know the crew this way" she smiled and continued walking. Mr. Spock raised and eyebrow and followed her.
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The next day, Captain Kirk came in for his bi-annual full physical.
"Lt. Malaya will be in charge of your physical, I have damned paperwork and clumsy ensigns to take care of. Be nice, Jim." Captain Kirk laughed and sat on the bio-bed. Dr. McCoy sighed and left. Malaya entered and grabbed the PADD sitting on the table next to the captain.
"Captain, please remove your shirt and lay face-up."
"Straight to business? Why don't we get to know each other first." he smirked, his eyes dancing.
"Captain, unless you want me to do a prostate exam manually, I suggest you better lay on your back and forget the small talk." she smiled. His dimmed and did as he was told. "Good choice."
Captain Kirk's exam took 2 hours and showed he was healthy, if not a little stressed. Malaya placed your hands on hid abdomen.
"I'm just checking for anything the scans missed, no funny business." she pressed and slid her hands along his upper body. "Alright, you check out. Your free to go."
"How about dinner?"
"Go, Captain. I have other patients to see to." she turned away, touching the PADD.
"Ok, I'll see you at dinner than." she nodded and pointed to the door. As he exited Commander Spock entered. "Watch out, Spock. She's not having any small talk." he smiled and clapped him on the shoulder.
"Commander, please sit on the bio-bed, remove your shirt and lay on your back." she hadn't looked up from her PADD as he did as she asked. She looked up and began the tests.
"Please lay back, I'm going to check if the scans missed anything." she placed her hands on his abdomen.
"I hope you realize my anatomy is different that a human's"
"I do. Please refrain from speaking, the vibrations from your voice interfere with my abilities." he nodded and she continued. Moments later she stopped. "It seems that you have an ulcer, it's most likely from stress. Take time to relax and meditate often, do not stray from your routine and stay away from animal by-products. I know you know this already but I must tell you anyway." she handed him his shirt and turned away to give him privacy. "if you begin to have stomach pains or acid reflux, come see me and I will administer a hypo spray to decrease acid production." she turned back and smiled. "Any questions, Commander?" she handed him the PADD and a stylus, he signed the document that said she told him everything she had and handed it back.
"I have none."
"Very well. You are free to return to duty." she smiled again and held open the door.
A/N: This is my first story that I'm going to try to post so bear with me if i get a bit off topic. Im writing this out in a notebook before hand to make sure I spell everything correctly, and this is obviously un beta-ed. Thanks for reading and please review!
