Chapter Three: Earth and The Academy
Author's Note: I'm here! Enjoy the story and remember I own nothing but Zorek.
The Enterprise was taking a shore leave to Earth. Zorek had never been to Earth and was curious. He explored the planet which had strange life. Everything was different. Everything. Everything from the tallest tree to the tiniest insect. Literally everything.
Not like it wasn't beautiful, because it was, but it wasn't even close to the beauty of Romulus. Zorek was able to marvel at the butterflies. To be honest, Earth had that over Romulus.
Zorek checked out a few restaurants. Of course they had no Romulan food but they had plenty of other options that were pleasing to Zorek.
He then went to the Golden Gate bridge. Earth architecture was impressive but Romulan architecture was far better. He crossed the bridge which was several miles long and took over an hour.
Zorek saw the academy next. He remembered his training to enter the Romulan Star Empire. He would consider joining Starfleet as he was already a traitor but there was no way they would let a full blooded romulan in. Even if they did, he would have to start out as a lowly ensign.
What in the worlds was he supposed to do then? He would never fit into the federation. He would always be an enemy to them no matter what he did or so he thought. That didn't stop him from exploring the academy. He needed something constructive in his life.
Zorek realized he was being stared at. A couple of academy cadets took a peek at him. Others just full on stared. It made Zorek uncomfortable. He didn't like being different. He never liked being different. Yet, he was the only romulan there.
"Having a hard time?"
Zorek turned to see Riker standing there next to him.
"I want to do something for myself but I don't believe I'll be allowed into your academy." Zorek replied.
"We can help you convince them." Riker said smiling.
"Who?"
"Me and Picard."
"Oh, well I'll appreciate that."
"If you are accepted, I wish you luck."
"Thank you."
Author's Note: Will Zorek be allowed into the academy? Review if you want more. 8D!
