Month 7

Yet again I was sitting in the garden although instead of staring blankly into space I was drawing and listening to music. The beats were strumming through my body as my fingers flew across the page. I was drawing one of the roses, they were very intricate. As I was drawing my mind was elsewhere, was it time for me to give them my name or should I create a new personality.

Was I ready for my past life to fall away from my soul or would I try and hang on? There were too many questions floating around in my head and I had nothing to make sense of them. My IPod made feel comforted and I knew I'd finally come to terms with my unique situation.

Month 8

I looked at Amanda and Sarek at the dinner table and decided it's time for them to know who I am. I cleared my throat, "Thank-you for your hospitality since I've been here and I believe that it's time for you to know who I am. My name is Selene Harper and as you probably know I'm from the 21st century. I was a scientist who had just invented a cure for cancer before I was ripped away to this new century and planet."

They were staring at me incredulously and then Sarek spoke up, "You didn't invent the cure, someone else did." I smiled and then looked him dead in the eye, "I don't care, who really invented it because I did and my last bit of news is that I'm going to be applying for Starfleet in a few months as well as checking if I have any money left."

Amanda and Sarek looked at me then nodded and left. No doubt to discuss my situation.

Month 9

I was at the application centre and instead of being made to wait in line I got special consideration. Apparently being brought forward in time means that getting a job on board a space ship is easier. As luck would have it I got to speak to some of the admirals including one Admiral Christopher Pike and Admiral Archer. Pike was nice enough trying not to make me feel totally clueless unlike Archer who was a complete moron. After the 30 minute interview I'd gained a position upon the U.S.S. Enterprise once it had docked back on Earth.

After being told that I'd start off as an intern in Medical Bay and as a science officer, I realised that I would be working with Spock. I'd been given a manual on the rules and regulations of Starfleet and on how to operate a star ship although they only said it was in case of emergencies.

Month 10

I'd worked up the courage to go and see the bank and I was referred to the bank manager. It seems that even though I'd disappeared from my time all of my accounts had remained open and I was now a millionaire.

That was an added bonus especially when the money got converted to the currency used by everyone and my money tripled. I then went looking for apartments, Vulcan had many and the heat appealed to me but Earth was my true home, even if I was hundreds of years in the future.

By the end of the week I had an apartment, furniture and a large collection of books, clothes and other 21st century items. I felt happy that I would have a place that reminded me of what I'd lost yet at the same time have a modern feel to it.

Month 11

Before I'd left for my new home I'd given Amanda and Sarek several gifts in thanks for all the things that they'd done including several classic books and Earth artefacts. I was ready to start my new life and they had been an important part of my healing process.

The part of San Francisco that I lived in was the rich part of town and was close to all of the important shopping places. My new apartment was furnished and had me feeling like I was back in my old life. Although I still wondered why I came to the future I had made peace with myself.

Month 12

It was Christmas and even though back in the 21st century I hadn't been a fan of it I was reminded that I was truly alone in a strange and unusual place. It was still Erath yet all the years I'd missed had scarred and changed it until it was unrecognisable to me. I didn't buy a tree or any decorations I just toasted to everything that I'd lost and then went back to the Starfleet rules and regulations tome.

New Year's Eve/Day

After I participated in the countdown and had a few drinks, I packed for my trip tomorrow. The U.S.S. Enterprise was a massive ship and the best in the fleet and was seen docking that afternoon. There had been hugs and such by family members and friends.

I'd seen the science blue and captain gold shirts and that was when I'd gotten my first glimpse at the renowned James. T. Kirk. My first thought was oh my god he could so be my twin or a relation and he looks way too young to be captaining a ship.

Spock was with him and they were talking to a young woman in cadet red, from where I was it was easy to see that she was flirting with Spock and showing distaste towards the Captain. I smiled and then went back to my apartment musing on the adventures that were soon to come.