A/N: I got a new computer with a DVD drive, so now I can watch Deep Space Nine! Only, I'm hesitant now because I like the way I write Bashir, and I don't want it to change either on purpose or subconsciously when I see the "real" one… Of course some things I already know I changed and I don't care, so I guess I'm more concerned about the subconscious part, or about seeing something I got wrong and like the real one better, so I have to go back and change the stories I've already written. I might wait until after I write my main alternate history story where Bashir's enhancements are discovered, so I don't have the real story affecting mine, although I also would kind of like to have Dr Zimmerman's character down before I write that!
I suppose it's going to end up being like a story I found where the summary made it sound like something I would really like, but I was really hesitant to read it because it sounded too close to my story, and I was afraid I would then feel like I was copying. But I read it, and it turned out to be one of my favorites (First Considerations, by Gabrielle Lawson), and not all that close to mine after all. So I guess I should just get the DVDs and stop worrying about it! After all, I don't have to change anything if I don't want to. Barbie
Disclaimer: While the attempt has been made to be medically accurate, some artistic license has been taken, and statements made by Dr Bashir are not to be regarded as authoritative.
Trylomase is a product of the author's imagination, and any resemblance to an actual drug and/or chemical name is unintentional.
The Saratarian race and the planet Mallus Seven are products of the author's imagination, and any resemblance to the names of canon Star Trek races/planets is unintentional. Recognizable characters and plotlines are the property of Paramount and Viacom; all original characters and story © 2016 FemaleChauvinist.
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Prologue
It was ironic, Bruce mused in his last conscious moment before the doctor's hypospray took effect. All the dangerous situations he had been in, emerging with barely a scratch, and now he had been climbing the ladder to his ship when he turned to speak to someone below. Losing his grip, he had slipped and fallen, and now here he was, lying in a hospital bed with a broken arm. Silver's never going to let me hear the end of it, he thought vaguely, and drifted into unconsciousness.
Modern surgical and regenerative techniques had drastically reduced the amount of time needed to heal from even the worst injuries, and by the next day the doctor was signing for his release. "I don't see any problem with you resuming your voyage today," he assured him. "Your arm is essentially as good as new, though you may not have full strength yet. Just give it light to moderate exercise, and don't push yourself if there's any pain."
Bruce shrugged, flexing his elbow. "Feels fine to me, Doc; thanks."
He whistled softly as he crossed the spaceport back to his ship, climbing the ladder with care. "And it's hi-ho, Silver; away," he murmured under his breath.
First chapter coming next week! (The reason I was able to get a new computer is that I now have a job as a cashier at our local grocery store, and since my hours are different each week, I may not always be able to post on the same day anymore. Lately I've had time when I took my books back to the library on Thursday, but if my day off was before Thursday I'd probably post then just in case there wasn't time. Barbie)
I proofread all my stories at least once before posting, but if you see any mistakes I might have missed, please let me know!
Please note that I have internet access only once a week, and may not have time to respond to all reviews/messages. If you have questions regarding my Deep Space Nine alternate history, check my profile first to see if they're answered there. (I also have a chronological list of my stories, so you can see where they fall on my timeline.) Thanks for your understanding! Barbie