Not that Easy
Summary: Skye Grey works under the elite and super secret part in the Starfleet Intelligence known as Section 31. She dedicates herself to her job, however after Skye finds herself assigned to the USS Enterprise after young James Kirk acts too foolhardy for the federation to tolerate.
Chapter 3
" So where have you been all these years Skye? You seemed to just disappear out of the universe. " Uhura said. " I missed you my friend."
" I was lost in work. You know how I am. " Skye replied.
" But I mean it's been four years since I've heard from you. "
" I know, I am sorry, but I just threw myself into my work and you know why. You know why I was here last and I just couldn't come back and anyone who reminded me of home was someone I could not talk to. " Skye replied. It was then that Kirk stepped between their conversation.
" You mean you're name is Skye Grey? Like Grey Sky? Really you're parents named you that? " he exclaimed. The two continued talking over him.
" But we've known each other since basic! Was it necessary to just leave me out like that? I didn't know where you were, if you were even alive! " Uhura added.
" Alright, I'm sorry, please forgive me. I'll involve you. " Skye replied.
" Just please don't disappear on me like that again. You do have people who worry over you. " Uhura said, leaning over to hug Skye.
" Don't ignore me!" Captain Kirk said.
" You're here as Spock's friend I said I was too busy." Skye snapped at him.
" You never gave an excuse, just no."
"Even better."
"What's you're problem, you flirted with me before now you're playing that card?" Kirk said
"The not interested one yes, the problem you're still bothering me, now I think that blond over there has eye fucked you enough so why not go over there and enjoy your conquest?" Skye replied.
" Excuse my friend Captain. She doesn't mix well with others." Uhura excuse her friend.
"I see that."
"So lets start this over. Hi, I'm James Kirk, pleasure meeting you Ms?" Captain Kirk said, putting out his hand. Skye rolled her eyes.
"Name's Skye Grey, and yes my parents knew what they were naming me, they thought it was a pretty name for a pretty baby girl." Skye said. Kirk pushed his hand out farther until Skye finally put her hand in his.
"Pleasure to meet you, and Skye is a beautiful name." Kirk said.
"Wow you're really laying it on, so what am I supposed to do now? Get weak in the knees looking into your eyes and just let you have your wicked way with me?" Skye asked, letting her hand stay in Kirks for another few moments. Uhura decided to quietly slip away and spend time with Spock who had been quietly watching.
"Usually what I aim for. So what is this where the poor bastards that meet you turn into ice with that icy cold heart of yours?" Kirk retorted.
"No, they just offer to be the one to melt my heart." Skye smiled, leaning closer and back, angling her neck just enough to have her hair fall away from the farther side, as if to invite him to lean over her to touch it.
"Don't suppose you'll let me try." Kirk said, his eyes glancing to her neck. Skye watched his Adams apple bob as he swallowed.
"Not in this lifetime." Skye slowly shifted, her hair covering her neck up once again.
"Well it was worth a try."
"If you're that determined go find another girl Casanova, I'm not going to be a conquest of yours tonight. There's still that blond over there." Skye stood and turned to find her two missing friends. "I'm sure you'll have no trouble with her."
"That's a dismissal if I didn't know one." Kirk said before walking off.
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Skye woke up early the next morning and worked on her cleaning once again, letting a room to room stereo system play her favorite working out songs as she felt as though she were working out cleaning all the parts of the house. It felt as though it hadn't been touched in decades, and she was cleaning it for the very first time. She would seal one room before moving on into the next. Every room on the upper floor was cleaned ceiling to floor. Some rooms were harder than others but not all. As she was finishing up her last room before lunch she heard her communicator.
"Captain Grey." She said.
"Its Uhura, our leave was ended early so we could go on a important diplomatic mission. I was hoping you could come to base before I left, since I don't know when we'll see each other again." Uhura said.
"I'll be there momentarily." Skye quickly changed out of cleaning clothes and rushed to base. She made it to the deck and was beamed aboard the space station. Looking out one of the massive windows she saw the Enterprise still loading. She heard a noise behind her and saw Uhura rushing to her.
"Listen I'm sorry for snapping at you, but you're one of my closest friends and I worry." Uhura said.
"I'm sorry I didn't let you know what was going on that was wrong of me; so how long till you ship off?" Skye asked.
"We have half an hour. What are you doing these days with the Section?"
"Researching a potential planet the Vulcans can colonize. Among other things"
"Not your normal mission. No diplomats need protecting?" Uhura asked.
"After the accident I requested a research and dev assignment. I needed to be able to think and not worry about getting someone killed," Skye admitted. "However I'm willing to bet I'll be reassigned soon, my instinct is just telling me I am."
"Makes sense, but listen to me, you know how to get a hold of me, so please do. You aren't alone. If you need a friend that's why we stay in touch."
"I know. But you know my reply to that."
"Just let the clock do its thing, I promise things will work themselves out in time." Uhura said hugging her friend. Admiral Pike that moment to walk down the hall.
"Why Captain Grey, I didn't realize you knew Ms. Uhura here."
"We met at basic and became best friends. We stay in touch when it's possible." Skye explained. "That is when I remember to."
"Admiral, what brings you so far from Earth today?" Uhura asked.
"Duty. Your mission actually so I am joining you for this mission, don't worry it should be brief that is if everything goes according to plan." He replied.
"Well I guess just Eunice and I are doing dinner tonight." Skye said.
"It was a last minute order." Admiral Pike replied.
'Boarding call for the USS Enterprise, ship will be departing in five minutes. Boarding call for the USS Enterprise, ship will be departing in five minutes.'
" That means its time to go. I wish you both luck with your mission." Skye said. "Live long and prosper." They returned her sentiment and turned to get to the ship. Skye walked back and was beamed back down to Earth. She drove back and after eating a small lunch she pushed harder to clean the house. It was dark out when she heard the door open. Rushing downstairs she saw Eunice with a large basket.
"I'm so sorry I forgot about dinner." Skye said rushing down the final few steps.
"Its all good, I'm not surprised, the house is looking lovely by the way." Eunice said. "I brought dinner and enough for you to eat leftovers for several days."
"Thank you that's very kind." Skye cleared the table and the two sat down and began eating. They enjoyed small talk about what was happening on Earth while Skye had been away. Eunice decided to lock up her house and stay with Skye as she was still not comfortable staying alone in her own house. The two talked into the late hours of the night before finally going to bed. The next day was spent doing more cleaning and that night was spent much like the prior. The next morning however, they were discussing what would happen with the nearly completed house.
"So you plan on selling the house?" Eunice asked as she filled a mop bucket with cleaner.
"I may however I have an idea. I may turn this into a small bed and breakfast. It's close enough to downtown. But I would need someone to run the place while I was away." Skye said looking at Eunice.
" You mean me don't you?" I wouldn't mind at all. It would give me something to do while Chris is working."
" Exactly. How do you feel about doing that though?"
" I would love to." Eunice smiled.
"Then it's settled." Skye smiled and picked up a squeegee to clean a window. As she set the bottle of window cleaner down her communicator went off and she was forced to stop cleaning.
"Grey," she said.
"Captain Grey, this is Admiral Mahoney. There has been an issue and we need to call you off leave effective immediately. Pack your bags and be here in uniform within the hour."
"Yes sir." Skye turned to Eunice and received a knowing look. "You already know. I don't know when I'll be back but you know how to get in touch and please make yourself at home here. My bags are still packed." Skye said. Eunice gave her a hug and walked her to the garage where Skye's bike was still parked.
"Have a safe trip." Skye sped to base and made her way quickly to Admiral Mahoney's office. Stepping inside she stood at attention.
"At ease, you are going to be reassigned to the U.S.S Enterprise until further notice. There were complications with their Mission, offending a the leadership of one of the planets applying to Federation Membership. You are to monitor Captain Kirk and ensure he stays in line. You will be energized to land aboard their ship after you have reached the Space Station. Dismissed." Admiral Mahoney turned his back and resumed his work. Skye turned and made her way to the space station. Once there as planned she was sent to the Enterprise where she was greeted by both Uhura and Admiral Pike. Their faces held no smiles
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I'd like to thank everyone who's taken the time to read and review. I'm glad my story is so well loved. I think its safe to say the bugs have been worked out. If it seems Mary Sueish to anyone I apologize I just write stories how they hit me and indeed every one has elements of Mary Sue in them. Thank you all for reading and thank you to my new beta who's kind enough to help with my grammer.