Defender of Men
Summary: Cadet Alexa Cadence Andrews was assigned to Voyager for training as part of her curriculum at Starfleet Academy. But what was supposed to be a brief learning experience turned out to be the beginning of the fulfillment of her destiny.
Author's Note: There really isn't much to say about this story. I've been wanting to create my own character for Voyager for a while, so here she is! The title comes from the name "Alexa", which means "defender of men". Enjoy!
Prologue:
Former Starfleet Captain Leighann Andrews held her newborn child in her arms, smiling down at the tiny, precious features of her new daughter's face. Small, button nose, accompanied by full, pink lips and small, perfectly shaped ears. Her eyes were shaped just like her father's, and Leighann could tell that her firstborn child would have her father's eye color, blue, as well. She had a soft, fine layer of brown baby hair, and her eyelashes were long and full.
Her husband, Admiral Caden Andrews, looked over her shoulder in pure delight. He was enthralled by his new daughter. He kissed Leighann on the cheek, and then she placed the infant in his arms so he could have a chance at holding her as his wife softly stroked her head.
"I'm so glad I resigned my commission," Leighann whispered in confidence to her husband. "I think this is the most fulfilling moment of my adult life. I'm glad we'll be able to raise a family together." They kissed again. "What do you think we should call her?"
"I'm not sure… I know she'll grow up to be something great someday, just like her mother. Something tells me that she'll defend the virtues we have come to respect, and in doing so, she will save people from going to war. Say… maybe that's it… how about Alexa?" he inquired. Leighann looked pensive. "It means 'defender of men'," he continued, explaining.
"Alexa… I like it. But she has to have a suitable middle name…" she replied. The name popped into her head as the doctor who delivered Alexa approached.
"Have you decided on a name yet?" he asked with a smile. Caden was about to respond, but Leighann cut him off.
"Alexa Cadence Andrews," she replied, smiling lovingly at her husband. She leaned toward him and finished, "Because she's so much like her father!"
Chapter One will be posted as soon as I can finish writing it. Please leave a review!