NA: I forgot the first few chapters are short but they do get lengthier after ch3 so I will up load the next chapter in a little bit. after that chapter they should be 1000 plus words.

Chapter 2

"Space vampires? That's new."

"I do agree. It's rather odd. I've been given data as Lt. Commander Rose findings have progressed and it pains me to say it but her assumptions are correct… it goes against so many biological factors." the last part was said with exasperation.

"But it's true?" the first officer was leaning over a table in ten forward. He was curious over the Doctors information and quite honestly her opinion as well..

"It seems so… and its so very odd. Humanoids dependent on blood. To bad they seem to be extinct."

"Just like the old earth myths. In exile waiting to appear at the right time."

"Let's hope not. I prefer my blood in my body."

"Right. The science post is supposed to be cleared out by thirteen hundred tomorrow… maybe we can look over the artifacts and fossils."

The doctor thought it over briefly, "the Lt. commander could use another set of eyes on any more information she gathers… and I would like to personally see the sample that contains the assumption of the species to be blood dependent."

Riker stood up with a smile, "then it's settled, I'll clear it with the Captain."

The Doctor smirked knowing the outcome of that conversation.. "Than expect another occupant commander."

"He didn't seem so thrilled with the idea of space vampires and accepting on board the one who discovered them.."

"But yet it's a discovery, the captain will find it intriguing regardless of what he lets on."

"Agreed." The two briefly went on with their conversation before they would both leave; with buzz surrounding them around ten forward as their conversation went on. They were missing the voices talking softly about the upcoming uphaul of an extinct species. It would be a long two weeks.

NA: all errors are my own. thanks for reading