Wow! I can't believe we're already to Chapter 7! Please Enjoy!
This chapter is dedicated to Dairi.
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Disclaimer:
I wish this was my expedition
Sadly, it is not my mission
Truly, Spock is a renowned logician
And Scotty is more than just a technician
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Sign Number Seven: Reprogramming Important Equipment
Kirk continued his leisurely stroll, not heading in a specific direction. He knew that his shift would be starting soon so that meant he should probably be going to the bridge but, he really didn't want to.
Jim took another big bite out of his apple. The Captain turned down a corridor and threw the core at a passing ensign who caught it quickly.
"Throw that away please!" He called over his shoulder, not slowing his pace. The bewildered ensign continued on his way, an apple core in tow. Kirk did not want to be rude but, his mind was on other matters, specifically the fact that he might be becoming bored.
He didn't think that should be possible. He was a Captain of a starship for crying out loud! And not just any vessel, he captained the Enterprise, the best ship ever conceived by man! He took a steadying breath and reasoned that he couldn't possibly be bored; he just needed to focus on something. With that in mind, Jim started heading towards the turbolift.
He figured that he might as well go to the bridge after all.
As he neared the lift he heard two males conversing.
"Sulu, you must know zat it was inwented in Russia!"
"It was not!" Hikaru countered.
Jim smiled, recognizing his navigator and helmsman. The men were walking towards the turbolift, obviously preparing for their shift.
In record time, a plan entered his mind. Silently, Kirk rushed towards a nearby computer console and entered a few commands. He ducked down and used said console to conceal him partially from view. Effectively hidden, Jim settled in to enjoy the show.
Chekov and Sulu did not slow their pace as they neared the lift. This was their first mistake. The two men smashed against the turbolift's doors, the ones that should've opened to let them in.
"Ow!" Pavel exclaimed, rubbing his forehead. Sulu expressed similar sentiments. They both took a cautious step back and looked at the door.
"That's so weird, it's never done that to me before." The Helmsman said to his companion.
"It has not happened to me either." He responded. Chekov walked towards the lift again and the door opened seamlessly. "All better now, I suppose."
The Russian put one foot in when the door suddenly closed again, capturing his foot. He shrieked and yanked it out.
Kirk was clutching his side in silent laughter, observing the scene in front of him.
Sulu was the next to attempt to enter the lift. Just as before, the door opened faultlessly. As quick as possible, he ran into the lift hoping to avoid it closing on him. His plan succeeded but, now the door was stuck a little bit open and a little bit closed.
Pavel peered through the gap at his friend. Hesitantly, the young man waved his hand in front of it. Nothing happened and the duo's confusion mounted.
They had yet to realize their Captain who was mere feet away from them, doing his very best to laugh quietly.
Hikaru hit the door with his hand and it shuddered violently and opened. He gestured wildly at his friend to enter the turbolift. Chekov shook his head resolutely.
"I zink zat I will use a different lift. You should too." Sulu nodded his head in agreement and attempted to exit the lift but, it slammed shut.
"Or maybe I'll use this one. You go on! I'll meet you on the bridge!" Hikaru yelled through the door.
"Okay!" Pavel responded, walking away from the lift. "Russians definitely did not inwent turbolifts," He muttered under his breath. Chekov continued moving forward with determined steps until he passed a console and noticed his captain lying on the ground beside it.
"Keptin?" He asked, kneeling down.
Kirk was laughing hysterically and clutching his side.
Pavel put two and two together and realized that Kirk had been the one messing with the lift. The Russian stood up and left him giggling on the ground. He couldn't wait to tell Hikaru about this.
After his navigator left, Jim slowly regained his composure. But, then he noticed a nurse heading towards the turbolift. The Captain picked himself off of the ground and resumed his hiding place behind the computer.
He fell into silent laughter once again as he watched the doors refuse to cooperate for her as well.
Kirk wondered how much fun it would be to reprogram the food synthesizers too.
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Haha! Sneaky Kirk! Hope you guys liked it! Please review and let me know! :D (Thanks again to Dairi for giving me the idea for this chapter)
As usual, all mistakes are mine so please forgive me!
I will be out of town for, I think, the next 2 weeks or so. Sorry! I'll update when I get back though!
Kind of off topic but, I've been thinking about starting a Joanna McCoy/Pavel Chekov story. Would you guys be interested in reading that or not? :)
"You don't tug on Superman's cape/ You don't spit into the wind/ You don't pull the mask off that old Lone Ranger/ And you don't mess around with Jim" Made me think of Kirk! Haha! You Don't Mess Around With Jim by Jim Croce. (and one of the character's in the song is named McCoy! Look it up, it's true!)
Hope you all are having a wonderful summer! Jenna out!