I need some ideas! Anything is appreciated. Probably going to end story soon, I don't know. After this I'm thinking about writing an Academy fic with the crew of the Enterprise. What do you think?
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Selar allowed her gaze to flicker across the Bridge as she stepped out of the Turbolift. Her gaze fell upon the viewscreen of which showed stars whisked past them at a rate of Warp Factor Six. The woman's gaze fell upon the chair of which was her own, where currently Harrison sat facing the viewscreen. When he had heard the turbolift hiss open her turned towards her almost immediately.
"Captain on the Bridge!" A Scottish accent shouted happily.
Selar's hands were clasped behind her back as she nodded to all of her Bridge crew before stepping down into the lower deck on the Bridge. "Mr. Harrison, you are relieved."
"I never thought I would get to hear those words again." The Englishman smiled, climbing out of the chair where Selar than sat down in it. Harrison hovered behind the chair, placing a hand on the back of it while Saok stood beside her, his hand resting on her forearm.
"Captain?" Someone asked from behind her.
"Yes, Mr. Sean?"
"May I speak freely, sir?"
"Indeed, I welcome such."
"Thank you, sir. It is a pleasure to have you back on the Bridge. I must say it had been.. interesting, without, not to be rude, a Vulcan at the head." He paused.
"I am appreciative at your attempt. I cannot be insulted, for I have no emotion to allow it, do not worry as such." She assured him, raising an eyebrow.
"Is that all, lieutenant?"
"No.." His voice trailed off as he eyed the Romulan standing on the bridge.
"What is a Romulan doing on the Bridge, sir?"
Saok chuckled at this, giving Selar a look of amusement. The woman raised her brow even further than Sean thought possible. She stayed silent for a moment, staring at the Communications Officer.
"That Romulan- Mr. Sean, is my husband." She spoke clearly, with a hint of hidden smugness in her words.
The man paled, his eyes grew wider. "Oh, god. I'm so sorry, I just.."
Saok cut him off by raising his hand. "Do not worry on it, I understand your unease. I am not like other Romulans. I am peaceful, kind and well, hopefully generous enough." He chuckled. Sean joined in, smiling now.
"Wait, Captain- You're married?" Mr. Craig asked, turning to her, his gaze smiling at her.
"Indeed."
"Why didn't you tell us."
"It was irrelevant and would raise unnecessary and undesired inquires upon the matter."
Craig scoffed at his friend. "Anything else we need to know?"
Saok and Selar gave each other a knowing look. "I am a mother."
"WHAT!?" Four to five of her Bridge crew gasped, including her First who knew her the best out of the entire crew. Just before she had revealed that, Jameson had stepped onto the Bridge. His gaze was knowing, as he was already aware of the fact. To the surprise of the crew, Jameson laughed at that.
"There is no 'what' about it. I am bonded, as I also have a son. And for those of you who are unaware and wondering, yes, Spock is my father." She allowed herself an audible breath, here came all of the questions. 'How did you meet?' 'Where did you get bonded?' 'What were your first thoughts of him/her?'
The next few weeks were going to be inquiry after inquiry. Joy.
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Selar lowered her perfect posture for a moment, she released an audible breath. She had been on the Bridge for an hour, she would not admit it, though she was pleased at being back. It was as though she was home again, happy and content. Luckily no one had inquired farther upon the matter of her Marriage and her Son. Though this was not to be long-lived.
"So, what's the kid's name?" Harrison finally asked.
Selar turned to him raising a brow, the first question. "Selik."
"I know Vulcan names always have some kind of meaning, what does this one mean?"
"'Of the soul of the stars.'" Selar replied, Saok smiled at her, teasing her with his eyes.
"That's handsome. How old is he?"
"Having been five point nine four three one years since I last saw him, he is about ten point four seven three nine."
"Nice."
There was silence for a moment as Selar thought of her Son, she then realized something which made her almost jump and clasp Saok's arm.
"Saok.." She began, her voice low.
"Yes, Selar?"
"When I left to become Captain of the Audacity, Selik was given to you in order to care for him. You were his guardian.." Her voice trailed off.
"And?" Saok was confused.
"Where is my son? If he was supposed to be with you for the last five years."
Saok's face filtered up into a huge grin. "May I?" Selar nodded, he reached over her an pressed the comm unit. "Saok to Tiberius." Selar knew that name, it was the name James used for Code. Blatantly obvious, though useful.
"Tiberius here, what is it Saok?"
"You mind bring the precious cargo to the Bridge?"
Selar could almost hear James smiling, "My pleasure."
"Thank you Admiral."
"No problem, Commander." He ended the comm link.
"Commander?"
"Yes, I was promoted."
"And you did not see the need to inform me of such?"
Alexander turned in her seat and smiled at Saok. "Bad idea, mister. Bad idea. You never don't tell your wife anything..." She advised.
Saok flushed, his face going green. "I- uh.."
"You?"
"Surprise?"
"Oh my ShiKarh, you haven't changed at all. Now have you?"
"No he hasn't" Selar flipped around in her chair to where it now faced the turbolift of which a tallish, grey tinged man stood with a box within his arms. His eyes were hazel and continually smiling. His shirt showed the rank of Admiral upon the emblem. Selar raised a brow at the man.
"Admiral Kirk. A pleasure to see you."
"Nah, the pleasure is all mine. Captain Selar."
"May I inquire as to what is inside the box?"
By now the entire Bridge crew had turned to the Admiral out of respect and curiosity.
"Well, why don't you come look?" He ushered her over, Selar turned to Saok with an expectant look. He nodded and motioned with his hands for her to go over and see. She brought herself out of the chair and headed slowly towards the box which now was placed gently on the ground before her.
She kneeled before the box, her hands coming up to it. Though she stopped and gave Kirk a questioning gaze. "Open it."
Selar nodded and picked up one of the flaps to the box, she lifted it. And what she found was priceless.
There, at the bottom of the box lay a smiling young Romulan-Vulcan. His two coloured gaze lifted up to see his mother. He wore a breathing mask of which he took off and smiled at his mother.
"Selik.." She whispered surprised.
"Mommy!" He yelped, she reached down and picked him up from under his arms. He was still small, smaller than most. She held him in her arms, hugging him tightly as he hugged back just as such.
"Ashal-veh.." She whispered as she held him close, uncaring towards the glanced of sympathy, admiration and joy from her crew members.
"Ko-mekh..." He whispered back, kissing her cheek. Selar willed herself not to smile and stepped back towards her chair where she then sat down, Selik upon her lap and Saok by her side.
"He can live on the ship now.." Saok noted, a smile upon his face.
"I have the transfer papers. Plus. I hear you need a new Security Chief." Selar allowed her lips to flicker upwards as he handed her a PADD that he had since held behind his back. Selar immediately signed it.
"Welcome aboard the U.S.S. Audacity, Security Chief Saok."
"Thank you, Captain Selar."
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Selar glanced over to the clock upon the PADD of which she had just signed off and noted it was nearly 1600. To this her shift would end in four point seven minutes. Selar reminded herself of this and handed the PADD back to its rightful owner. Tonight she was scheduled to have a dinner with her family, including Dr. McCoy and Mr. Harrison.
As the four minutes quickly drifted away, Selar looked up to see her relief standing beside her. He smiled at her, giving her his compliments on being 'back in the chair.' Selar found it illogical for the humans to continually speak upon the topic. What was done, is done and there need not be more to say upon it.
"Very Mr. Craig, the Bridge is yours. Notify me if anything is going as not planned." She spoke to him clearly, before receiving a nod from her relief. To this Selar nodded and turned for the turbolift. She was joined by Mr. Sean whom had also just finished his shift.
Selar nodded to the man, turning the knob. "Deck 5." She spoke, for it lead to her quarters. He too turned it an spoke the deck of which he desired. There was silence between them for a moment before either chose to speak.
"How is it being back on the job, sir?" He finally asked.
"It has been adequate, thank you. I find it a pleasant surprise to have my entire family aboard this ship at the moment."
"Who is your family, I know of Saok, Spock and Selik. Sir."
"Dr. McCoy is near to my uncle, and James in my stepfather."
"Stepfather, sir?"
"Indeed, Spock and James are bonded and married in human standards."
Sean looked mildly surprised. "I never thought the Admiral would settle."
"Being in his 50's, he must've soon. To add to this, they have been married since they were Thirty Eight years old. Twelve Years." She commented, her voice was bland and held no emotion.
"I see." He looked down at his feet. "I hadn't realize you were married, and had a child. I never saw you as that type, sir."
"I understand your reasoning for such."
"May I ask where you two met, sir?"
"I suppose. It was the first day at the Academy, now over fourteen years ago. He and I shared the first period Astrophysics. To this I arrived first in the class, speaking with Admiral Archer before seating myself. Only a matter of five point nine two minutes later did Saok arrive. He seemed lost and found a place beside me before beginning to converse with me."
"Did you not care that he was Romulan, sir?" He paused realizing what he had said. "I'm sorry I didn't mean it in that way, Captain."
"Quite alright, to answer your inquiry: I was aware of his species. Though I found it illogical to base your opinion for a being upon what species he or her was."
"I wish all humans were that way."
"I am not human."
"Right, right. Sometimes I forget that." He spoke truthfully, "Well, almost. The ears, the speech. Kinda gives it away."
"I see." The doors hissed open to reveal deck five where she bade Mr. Sean goodbye before retreating to her quarters.
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Selar walked out of her Quarters, Saok and Selik by her side. Her fingers were intertwined with her husbands and her other hand held Selik's. They walked slowly down the halls towards the recreation room in the deck. They were heading for a family dinner.
"I'm so happy to have you back by my side." Saok whispered.
"And I you." She replied.
"Five years is too long."
"Indeed."
Saok smiled, placing a kiss on her cheek. His gray eyes were happy as a light green hue tinted his tan skin.
"Mother?"
"Yes, Selik?"
"What is it like being Captain of a Starship?"
"It is fascinating. I am responsible for Five Hundred Thirty Two lives, not including my own. I must be aware of each and every of my surroundings, of each and every situation small to immense. I must be aware of the ship's current status and of that of my crew. Captain's are not allowed to have mistakes, or to make them. They must do everything in their power to be near perfection as to lead their crew safely. They must be self-sacrificing for their crew. To be selfless, generous and kind towards them."
She paused.
"Being a Captain is much like that of being a mother, you guide your crew. Explain to them what is wrong when it happens and commend them for what is right. You help them when injured and lead them back to health. You have a certain- love, if you will, for each and every one of them. They are your family, your children." She spoke clearly and honestly.
Selik's eyes lit up. "I desire to be Captain of a Starship when I grow up."
"Perhaps you will Captain the Audacity when I retire." She spoke, lowering her gaze to match her son's.
The trio turned and stepped through the hissing doors leading to the recreation room.
There at a long table sat James Kirk, Spock and Leonard McCoy. Selar took a seat beside her father and Saok beside her. Selik sat across from them, with McCoy at his side. James sat at the head of the table. A moment later, before a word was said, the doors hissed open once more to reveal Harrison. He smiled, and walked over towards them, taking a Seat beside Selik.
Dinner had already been placed upon the table before they had all arrived. It was still warm and ready to be served. McCoy broke the comfortable silence of the table, he raised a glass of wine towards he air and spoke in a clear voice.
"To peace and long life. And the family." He smiled, as the others followed bringing their own glasses upwards.
"To family." They stated in unison.
Selar watched as her family began to converse. She could not be more content than she was today. Not only was she Captain of a Starship, though she was a Mother and had a wonderful Romulan at her side. She had amazing Parents and a splendid uncle. They all baked her when times were tough and were ready to stand beside her and for her when such times demanded it.
She could not have a better life, despite the tragedy of it. She had lost her foster-father and her mother. She had lost the man of which she felt as though was her father: Admiral Archer. She had almost lost Selik, and had not realized Spock was her father until many years later. Though all in all, life could not be better. Even if none of those things had happened. For if they hadn't, nothing would be as it is today.
"So, Spock. Ya enjoy the cold of Beta IX?" McCoy stated. "I'm sure that green blood of your's kept ya warm."
And so it started, the usual banter of McCoy. Though unknown to them, everyone knew they secretly enjoyed them.
