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Subject: Blast from the Past…

Hey how are you doing? I'm good, slightly weirded out but good. I think the last time I emailed you I told you about the planet with the children who lived for a long time, but all the adults caught a deadly virus? And one of the children took a severe liking to Kirk and tried to kidnap Yeoman Rand as a result? Obviously they picked the wrong person, since Bones is the captain's one and only interest, but I can't expect a little girl to fully understand that. It was kind of cute, in a scary way.

After that we headed back to our galaxy for some meeting Kirk and Spock had to attend. While there Scotty wanted to test the upgrades he did on the warp drive. So Sulu took us out and Chekov set a course and away we went…All seemed to work out fine, until we realized we had traveled back in time.

Well, you likely don't remember because we made it so you wouldn't. But I think you remember most of what happened before and after. Umm… how to begin? The date was August 17, 2025. I think you vaguely remember the operation you and the rest of the RRTS were on. It involved the research facility down in Antarctica. There was a hostage situation with some mercenaries. Anyway we had realized we had traveled to the past once we couldn't get in contact with Starfleet and noted the rather primitive satellite system. No offense.

The time travel had drained the dilithium crystals and the only way to recharge them was to go down and 'borrow' an energy source. We chose the one from that facility since it had so much and the satellite wouldn't be able to pick up Enterprise in space. Since I knew more about this time, thanks to your wonderful stories, I got to go down and retrieve the energy supply along with Chekov. Why they sent the kid with me I don't know, but down we went. The captain figured with a small number we'd be less likely to get caught or come into contact with anyone. Unfortunately we didn't know about the foothold situation.

We took phasers just in case as I didn't really think it would be a good idea to bring one of the assault riffles. Thankfully where we beamed in was deserted. Sadly we had to traverse through the halls to get to our destination. Imagine our surprise when we ran into one of the mercenaries, which I thought was one of the security officers. I managed to take him down without an issue, and we threw him in a closet before continuing on our way. But apparently Duke and Goat were in the area and found him. They decided to track us next. When they found two more 'security officers' tied up they called for back up. Which was you and Mac.

Meanwhile Chekov and I had made it to our destination and he worked to gather the energy from the reactor with a device Scotty and I put together. I don't want to bore you with an explanation as to how it worked and what the device consisted of. Suffice to say it accomplished our goals very well.

I probably should have paid more attention to the doors, but Chekov was going on about Russian 'In-wentions' and I had to correct him on a few. Though I admitted Vodka was one of the better inventions. Apparently not only were the four of you diverging on our location but a few mercenaries as well. The leader noted some of his men in the area didn't check in…Since your team preferred caution the mercenaries got there first. Only two, which didn't make it a huge issue, even with the guns they carried.

Poor Chekov looked more than a little worried, especially the way one of them eyed the boy. Needless to say they didn't stay conscious long. As I disarmed them I began to realize these guys were not apart of the station's security. I had just started reaching for my communicator to let the ship know that there might be a problem when your group surrounded us and I found myself staring down the barrel of an assault riffle at you. I know you wouldn't apologize even if you remembered the event, though it would be appreciated.

Thankfully Chekov listened to me when I told him to let me handle the situation. I handed over our phasers and communicators at your 'request'. Next thing I know we're in the main complex with the rest of your team, Sarge, Destroyer and Portman (How you resisted shooting that man I will never know. I came very close to putting him out of our misery.) The one you called Kid obviously hadn't joined just yet.

I of course got interrogated by Sarge, scary man. I think I understand now what you meant about him. It didn't proceed very well as I couldn't answer his questions, not wanting to change the time line and all. Then Mr. Spock just had to call in to check our progress. I kind of wish I had taken a picture of your face when he asked for Lt. Grimm. I managed to convince Sarge to give me the communicator and basically told the first officer the situation. Somehow it worked out where Sarge and you would accompany Chekov to the ship and speak to the captain, who would prove all was well. I stayed as collateral.

While we waited I got to play poker with the boys. I asked if I could deck Portman after the fifth innuendo, and though most of them looked all for it, Mac said it was better if I didn't. So Goat whacked him upside the head for me. They did try to ask about the future, putting the pieces together. They especially wanted to know if I was indeed related to you. I didn't tell them a lot, but I think they guessed it anyway.

Next thing I know Spock and McCoy had come down with you and Sarge. I must admit seeing you two side by side startled me. You and McCoy could almost pass for twins! I wonder if I have a 'father' complex…never mind. Turns out the guys seemed just as startled given the comments they made. You and McCoy didn't look too thrilled about it either. Sarge verified our story; though he gave me a really strange look, and had the guys accept the hypo from McCoy to block out the memory of meeting us. Spock gave you all a modified memory so you guys thought you took out the mercenaries.

Then we beamed back to the ship, verified no one else caught onto our little side trip and warped out of there and back to our future. Like I said, very strange…

Anyways I figured since it's now the future, or present…whatever, you had a right to know. Of course this will likely only make you dislike Starfleet more, but even you have to admit the importance of not letting those in the past know too much about the future. And let's face it; Portman would have sold the information to the highest bidder.

I hope I didn't bring up any bad memories, but I thought you'd like to know what really happened that time. I know you dislike it when you can't remember something.

Take care of yourself. Don't get killed.

Love,

Lexi

That night Alexis pulled out an old shoebox that she kept hidden under her bed. Within it were various small treasures she had managed to save over the years. Digging through it she found the old photograph her grandfather had tried to throw away eleven years ago, when he decided he needed to forget the past. She had saved it without his knowledge, along with a few of her Aunt Sam and some other people he told her stories about.

It consisted of a team photo of his old squad, the one he lost on Oduvai. Faded as it was she could still make out the distinctive features of the men she had recently met. Having finally experienced their personalities first hand she felt closer to her grandfather and the loss he had suffered.

With a sad smile she ran a finger over each figure making sure to remember their face not only from the photo but also from when she stood next to them on earth of the past. Placing the picture on her nightstand she said a quick prayer for them and went to bed.