Lady A: Hello again! This chapter is very special and is why the prequel was named Sparkling Crimson. This is dedicated to the most insatiable and brilliant best mate who could ever walk the Earth, my Lock! So without further ado, Part XI of Sparkling Crimson. *bows*
Bones: *pulls out a scanner and starts scanning her*
Lady A: *eyebrow twitches* What are you doing, Bones?
Bones: The captain mentioned you were acting strangely, so I'm checking for any foreign viruses or pathogens in your system.
Lock: *cracks knuckles then punches the doctor out* Sorry I was delayed, Watson. Traffic was a bitch.
Lady A: *watches Lock drag Bones away* You are so Scottish, Lock. Right, now back to business. On with the insanity!
Part XI – Sparkling Crimson
The Starfleet captain and the mysterious woman known only as Lady Crimson were seated on either side of a wrap around couch which curved around a glass table. A physically attractive waiter stood on the only open side of the table. He had short, spiky black hair, jade green slitted eyes, and a blue triangular stripe on each cheek.
"Lady Crimson, how fortunate I am to be graced with your beauty once more." He greeted charmingly, his eyes roving over her body appreciatively.
Did everyone call her Lady Crimson? Did no one know her name? Crimson smiled kindly at him.
"Always a pleasure, Trelax. We'll have two of the usual." She replied leaning back against the couch.
"Anything for you, my lady." He responded with over the top flattery.
He was clearly flirting with her and she didn't bother to reciprocate. She waved him off and he left, slightly disappointed. She glanced over at the captain and crossed her legs, her dress lifting up slightly to reveal a little more than usual. Still made his mouth run dry and he tried to keep his eyes firmly planted on her face rather than those amazing legs of her.
"You seem rather…comfortable here." Jim stated trying to phrase his observations both accurately and delicately.
He was caught between annoyance and jealously by the familiarity she had shown with pretty much everyone. Why the heck was he jealous? He growled inwardly. He was very confused by all this and yet he couldn't and honestly didn't want to stop this…whatever this was.
"There is no reason to be jealous, Captain. They simply cater to my every whim because I am more than generous to this establishment. That and I am the original owner of the club." She replied smiling.
He stared at her in bewilderment.
"You own Club Roulette?!" He asked astonished.
Before she could answer, Trelax returned with two wineglasses filled with a transparent, deep red liquid. He set them down in front of them without a word, a brief look of longing as he glanced towards the crimson haired woman, and quickly left. She picked up her glass and sipped it appreciatively.
"Yes and no. I passed the club on to Raveg some time ago, given his love for acquisition. He did, however, agree to never go beyond certain limitations and stipulations I set because of the debt he owes me." She answered.
"What debt?" Jim asked curious.
"I saved his son's life and returned him to his father. He may be a Ferengi, but he is an honorable one. He has proven himself not only worthy of the responsibility but also as my friend." She answered.
Jim picked up his wineglass and sipped it. The flavor exploded on his tongue, making his taste buds tingle. It was robust yet calm, startling yet soothing, and it did not overpower the senses… rather excited them. The woman smiled softly at him.
"Sparkling Crimson." The red head stated.
It took him a moment to realize that she was referring to the drink he was enjoying.
"Why's it called 'Sparkling' Crimson? I see no sparkles." He pointed out setting his glass down.
Crimson's eyes lit up and she smiled brightly at him. She was obviously hoping that he would ask that question, given her change in demeanor.
"The drink was created by me and named for something very unique. Watch this." She ordered pulling out a tube like device with a green tip from seemingly nowhere. (A/N: Insert 11th Doctor's sonic screwdriver)
She held it to the side of her wineglass and pressed a small button making the tip light up with a green light and a strange vibrating noise. He watched in fascination and a fair amount of curiosity as gold sparkles began to luminescent within the crimson fluid, spinning and twirling in a beautiful pattern.
She deactivated the device after several moments and returned it to wherever she had gotten it from. The gold sparkles slowly faded as if they had never existed at all.
"What was that thing and how did you do that?" He asked trying to conceal his explorer like nature and the awe he was feeling.
"A special device that utilizes sonic emissions to perform various tasks. The particles within the liquid react to certain sonic frequencies which make them become energized, causing the luminescence you just observed. Various frequencies will alter the pattern which the particles take, making them glow brighter or dimmer depending on the intensity of the sonic emissions." She explained.
"You know, you're sexy when you talk science." Jim complimented smirking.
Her eyes widened slightly as a faint blush dusted across her cheeks. Score one for the Starfleet captain.
Lady A: Voila! Part XI – Sparkling Crimson is complete! A bit of the DW verse finally thrown in. Any Sherlock fans? If so, go read my new story Deduction and Deception. Not to your liking, read One Night, One Morning and Two Minds, One Heart. Want to read some insanity in the Sherlock verse, read Dancing Minds. Coming Soon: Part XII – The Inquisition!