Chapter Three In The Light Of A True Gem
No one has come to see her as yet. This was more annoying then anything else. No doubt these Orions were probably testing her raw nerves to see just how long she can survive.
Her entire life has been one big test. Right from the minute she would be born. She needs to be comfortable with this part of her life. Along with the fact being away from the Enterprise. Only made her life more miserable, than rather happy.
But then again. Who Knew? She would be taken abroad this vessel in the process.
She would need to find a way out of her situation. Maybe someone one on this vessel. She would be able to convince. And help her out getting away and back onto the Enterprise. Or even some where safe, until the coast would be clear.
At least when she was with the Vians. She knew what was expected of her. To assure herself safely of her own planet.
However at the cost of others. As with James Kirk, Mr. Spock and Dr. Leonard McCoy.
It's exactly that someone did come to see how she would be doing. The door to her confinement opened. Expecting the worst.
It was a young Orion slave girl bringing in her tray of food and drink.
Actually she would be hungry and thirsty. Needing to keep up her strength.
"The captain of this vessel ordered me to bring you this tray. He didn't want his "merchandise" to be damaged, when they arrived on Rigel." She says to give Gem a shiver running down the back of her spine. She had to eat never the less for the sake of her own mental and physical state.
Taking the tray. The young Orion slave girl placing it on the table next to her cot. Along with a pitcher of some clear liquid
She hopes not poisoned from some type of drug.
"My name is Selena, I have been here for almost three months. I rather be a slave then what the others being sold to the Romulans and other races." She states with such sadness before continuing. "I am alive at least for now. I miss my family a great deal." With tears falling down from her face.
"I am so sorry, Selena. It's just too bad the both of us have to endure so much."
"I agree. But for now. Please eat your food and drink." She says with a soft smile. Before turning to leave for her own quarters for now. Hopefully she won't be bothered by any of the crew members today and take what ever punishment she has to endure. Either mentally or physically.
Selena stayed a few moments more before leaving. She was regretting the fact to be going back. Not realizing on what she might find.
Though she is Orion. She hates the fact, she would have to be subject to this sort of treatment. She would see what can be done in regard of a escape, without getting caught.
Gem's shuttle craft would still be inside of the hanger bay in the force field. Just one of the possibilities running through her mind at this point.
She gets up to leave with the keys to lock Gem in for now. She would have to check the hanger bay for how many of the Captain's men standing guard.
After leaving Gem alone. Selena needs to be extremely careful with her movements. One thing for sure. She can't be gone too long. Or someone will differently be looking for her.
