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As I expected the lone asteroid still floated as I had calculated. I beamed down the crates and, a little to my disappointment set the vessel to auto- destruct with a 1 minute countdown. Starfleet would think nothing of it. Just a abnormal explosion in a far end of space. I stepped on the plateau and waited. A light flashed around me and the ship disappeared and a rock formation greeted me.
"Too close, my calculations were off." I glanced at the formation just centimetres from my face. Foolish mistake. I turned and entered the complex. As expected the first stage of genesis was like left it. A dense cave with vegetation and lots of animals. Entering one of the rooms I discovered that indeed a lot of equipment lay here for the taking. Outside I heard an explosion. Well, goodbye Adventure.you served your purpose well.
After three hours I had made an inventory of all present. All global but I knew what was here and not. There were plenty of rooms for research and quarters for myself and the unborn. Even enough space to make a sort of living room, library and workout space. Yes. Very sufficient.
And the work began. Shifting through information she 'burrowed' and found in the genesis cave. After 20.6 hours she called it a day. Walked through the grey corridor and in her new bedroom. A standard bed fit for two persons, a cabinet modern, , a chair with desk, a clothing cabinet which already contained clothes and a nightstand. Very simple, very convenient.
***
Three weeks later.
Captain Kirk and crew were standing at the gate to say goodbye to a dear friend. Spock would return to Vulcan and become a ambassador. Sad but very much understanding his decision they waved him goodbye. Uhura sobbed a little, Pavel had enlisted with Sulu, a captain now. McCoy was, against his wishes, an Admiral now. Command did not know what to do with a hero. Hump. Right. He was just an ld country doctor. Kirk had requested to be left alone while still on duty. They had complied. He would appear every now and then on the space channel and do promotion stuff. Guest lectures on the academy and that kinda summed it up.
"Wonder were Saavik went off too." Everybody glanced at Checov who shrugged a bit. "She would be here if she could. Whether to join him to Vulcan or to say goodbye." Kirk shrugged it off holding a old book under his arm. A gift from Spock. Old books with stories about days gone by.
"Checov.don't bother yourself understanding Vulcans. I tried for years with Spock and still don't get it. But I always could give her a ring." he mused walking away, closely followed by McCoy and Uhura. Sulu glanced at Pavel.
"Well, commander Checov.coming?" He smiled and nodded. He managed as captain to get him an promotion during night. Sulu wanted him, Starfleet could not care less and they 'did' save Earth.
"Coming captain." The Russian man with accent walked after his new captain and together entered a turbo lift.
***
Kirk walked to his residence and glared at the screen. Hmm? Ah.message? Wonder from whom.
"Computer, activate message." A soft woman voice confirmed his voice identification and the logo of the federation came to life. Kirk sat down with his drink and glanced interested.
-Greetings captain Kirk. I trust all is well. I have disturbing news. It seems that Saavik is nowhere to be found and does not respond to any messages I have send. I inform you because of the lack of interest by Starfleet command. She is a daughter to me and wish to know her whereabouts. Attached to my message is all the information I have retrieved and believed interesting. Peace and long live Kirk. Sarek out.-
Okay.'The' ambassador of the federation had spoken.
"Sarek.had a nice day? All is well I hope?" Sigh.why did he even bother trying to stay home? He walked in his home and started thinking. He had said goodbye to her on Vulcan but that was like more then a moth and a half ago.Spock had contacted her a month ago.if anyone knew he would bet he did.
"Computer, make a direct link to "The Zephyr' contact for Ambassador Spock." Again he sat down, putting his glasses on his face. Okay.riddle. He loved a challenge.
-Establishing link, confirmed, accepted. Visual and audible.-
"Captain.I am surprised to hear from you on such a short notice." Kirk sighed. Still that annoying glitch.
"Spock.it's Jim? Okay. Riddle. She is brown/black haired. Slim. Vulcan.makes rules up like it's nothing and missing. Who is it!" he saw the face of Spock change in a thoughtful glare.
-Saavik is missing?- huh? Even Spock didn't know? Okay. "Yes. You have contacted her like a month ago right?" -Yes. To be exact 3.6.2 weeks ago.- "okay. Did anything look amiss?" -No, she looked well, fatigued but well. Understandable under the circumstances.- "Ditto. When we left Vulcan she looked tired but gave the impression that she would stay for a while.wait up. I have a idea." He tapped in another command and split the screen in half. On one side Spock, on the other the mainframe of Starfleet. He called up her file and read it.
"She is with indefinite leave. Wonder why." Spock raised an eyebrow. -Fascinating. She did not inform me of any plans, however my mother did inform me that she wished time alone.- Kirk sighed. Now he told him. "Mind telling me a little sooner? Your father contacted me to find her. she is not answering his messages." -I will endeavour to do so.- "Right. So. What else do you know." -Please wait for a moment. I will check my messages for signs of her absence.- he saw Spock leaning into another console and tapping in whatever his code was. Try and break in a Vulcan computer. You will find out that you can't.
-I cannot. Saavik left no trace what so ever as to her departure or whereabouts.- "So we have nothing.hmm.." -It seems so, I will endeavour to locate her. if I do I will contact you captain. - "Jim.it's Jim.for crying out loud Spock." He saw Spock frown a bit. Trying to remember. -I shall try. Spock out.- Figures. Vulcans are equal to short conversations.
"Okay. Number two. Our admiral for the moment. Computer make a link to the office of admiral McCoy. Starfleet command." The computer replied again and the face of his old doctor and friend appeared. Kirk told sort off the same story. This conversation however took 30 minutes more.talking about old things they did. ***
tree weeks two days. That is how long I am 'wrestling' with the information I gathered. I could do this. I knew it. The 'Katra' of my lover in my mind and all the available information within reach. And still I could not seem to find a good starting point.
Again I tried to read the schematics as I zipped from my coffee. And it hit me. Off course.meditation. Try and locate his soul and ask advise. Logical.
I did precisely that. I sat in the chair, closed my eyes and focussed as my mentor always had taught me.
-David.my beloved. Are you there?- /Yes, what is it Saavik-am?/ Ah.his voice. Like he was never killed so violently.
-I need your advise.- /Depends of which kind Saavik./ I heard him laugh. Oh how I missed that. /I'm sure as hell a firm believer in Katra's now./ -I know my love. I need your advise on how you started genesis.- He was quiet and a feeling of curiosity came over me.
/genesis.hmm.being naughty Saavik? It's a big no-no to develop a second one.- -I know. Still I have to do it. To prove that it is possible with matter.-
/Ah, the eternal battle between matter and anti-matter./ -Yes, can you aid me? And before I forget, I have good news.-
/Which is.?/ -I am with child. Yours to be exact.- I heard him laughing.
/Great, mother will be pleased./ -I do not believe so. She does not know.-
/Ow? Why not. AH. Your little Genesis two project. I see. Where are you?/ -Genesis cave. Just how we left it.-
/Good hiding spot. Okay. Lets begin. Hope you will remember all what I will say. Guess you don't have pen and paper?/ -David. I am talking to you. I cannot meditate and write at the same time.-
/I know. Okay here we go. You begin with./ I listened to his words trying to mesmerize what he was telling me. Subatomic particles, the pre- programmed matrix, the specifics.all.
After three hours of talking with David I rose. New energy to do what I wished.
As I expected the lone asteroid still floated as I had calculated. I beamed down the crates and, a little to my disappointment set the vessel to auto- destruct with a 1 minute countdown. Starfleet would think nothing of it. Just a abnormal explosion in a far end of space. I stepped on the plateau and waited. A light flashed around me and the ship disappeared and a rock formation greeted me.
"Too close, my calculations were off." I glanced at the formation just centimetres from my face. Foolish mistake. I turned and entered the complex. As expected the first stage of genesis was like left it. A dense cave with vegetation and lots of animals. Entering one of the rooms I discovered that indeed a lot of equipment lay here for the taking. Outside I heard an explosion. Well, goodbye Adventure.you served your purpose well.
After three hours I had made an inventory of all present. All global but I knew what was here and not. There were plenty of rooms for research and quarters for myself and the unborn. Even enough space to make a sort of living room, library and workout space. Yes. Very sufficient.
And the work began. Shifting through information she 'burrowed' and found in the genesis cave. After 20.6 hours she called it a day. Walked through the grey corridor and in her new bedroom. A standard bed fit for two persons, a cabinet modern, , a chair with desk, a clothing cabinet which already contained clothes and a nightstand. Very simple, very convenient.
***
Three weeks later.
Captain Kirk and crew were standing at the gate to say goodbye to a dear friend. Spock would return to Vulcan and become a ambassador. Sad but very much understanding his decision they waved him goodbye. Uhura sobbed a little, Pavel had enlisted with Sulu, a captain now. McCoy was, against his wishes, an Admiral now. Command did not know what to do with a hero. Hump. Right. He was just an ld country doctor. Kirk had requested to be left alone while still on duty. They had complied. He would appear every now and then on the space channel and do promotion stuff. Guest lectures on the academy and that kinda summed it up.
"Wonder were Saavik went off too." Everybody glanced at Checov who shrugged a bit. "She would be here if she could. Whether to join him to Vulcan or to say goodbye." Kirk shrugged it off holding a old book under his arm. A gift from Spock. Old books with stories about days gone by.
"Checov.don't bother yourself understanding Vulcans. I tried for years with Spock and still don't get it. But I always could give her a ring." he mused walking away, closely followed by McCoy and Uhura. Sulu glanced at Pavel.
"Well, commander Checov.coming?" He smiled and nodded. He managed as captain to get him an promotion during night. Sulu wanted him, Starfleet could not care less and they 'did' save Earth.
"Coming captain." The Russian man with accent walked after his new captain and together entered a turbo lift.
***
Kirk walked to his residence and glared at the screen. Hmm? Ah.message? Wonder from whom.
"Computer, activate message." A soft woman voice confirmed his voice identification and the logo of the federation came to life. Kirk sat down with his drink and glanced interested.
-Greetings captain Kirk. I trust all is well. I have disturbing news. It seems that Saavik is nowhere to be found and does not respond to any messages I have send. I inform you because of the lack of interest by Starfleet command. She is a daughter to me and wish to know her whereabouts. Attached to my message is all the information I have retrieved and believed interesting. Peace and long live Kirk. Sarek out.-
Okay.'The' ambassador of the federation had spoken.
"Sarek.had a nice day? All is well I hope?" Sigh.why did he even bother trying to stay home? He walked in his home and started thinking. He had said goodbye to her on Vulcan but that was like more then a moth and a half ago.Spock had contacted her a month ago.if anyone knew he would bet he did.
"Computer, make a direct link to "The Zephyr' contact for Ambassador Spock." Again he sat down, putting his glasses on his face. Okay.riddle. He loved a challenge.
-Establishing link, confirmed, accepted. Visual and audible.-
"Captain.I am surprised to hear from you on such a short notice." Kirk sighed. Still that annoying glitch.
"Spock.it's Jim? Okay. Riddle. She is brown/black haired. Slim. Vulcan.makes rules up like it's nothing and missing. Who is it!" he saw the face of Spock change in a thoughtful glare.
-Saavik is missing?- huh? Even Spock didn't know? Okay. "Yes. You have contacted her like a month ago right?" -Yes. To be exact 3.6.2 weeks ago.- "okay. Did anything look amiss?" -No, she looked well, fatigued but well. Understandable under the circumstances.- "Ditto. When we left Vulcan she looked tired but gave the impression that she would stay for a while.wait up. I have a idea." He tapped in another command and split the screen in half. On one side Spock, on the other the mainframe of Starfleet. He called up her file and read it.
"She is with indefinite leave. Wonder why." Spock raised an eyebrow. -Fascinating. She did not inform me of any plans, however my mother did inform me that she wished time alone.- Kirk sighed. Now he told him. "Mind telling me a little sooner? Your father contacted me to find her. she is not answering his messages." -I will endeavour to do so.- "Right. So. What else do you know." -Please wait for a moment. I will check my messages for signs of her absence.- he saw Spock leaning into another console and tapping in whatever his code was. Try and break in a Vulcan computer. You will find out that you can't.
-I cannot. Saavik left no trace what so ever as to her departure or whereabouts.- "So we have nothing.hmm.." -It seems so, I will endeavour to locate her. if I do I will contact you captain. - "Jim.it's Jim.for crying out loud Spock." He saw Spock frown a bit. Trying to remember. -I shall try. Spock out.- Figures. Vulcans are equal to short conversations.
"Okay. Number two. Our admiral for the moment. Computer make a link to the office of admiral McCoy. Starfleet command." The computer replied again and the face of his old doctor and friend appeared. Kirk told sort off the same story. This conversation however took 30 minutes more.talking about old things they did. ***
tree weeks two days. That is how long I am 'wrestling' with the information I gathered. I could do this. I knew it. The 'Katra' of my lover in my mind and all the available information within reach. And still I could not seem to find a good starting point.
Again I tried to read the schematics as I zipped from my coffee. And it hit me. Off course.meditation. Try and locate his soul and ask advise. Logical.
I did precisely that. I sat in the chair, closed my eyes and focussed as my mentor always had taught me.
-David.my beloved. Are you there?- /Yes, what is it Saavik-am?/ Ah.his voice. Like he was never killed so violently.
-I need your advise.- /Depends of which kind Saavik./ I heard him laugh. Oh how I missed that. /I'm sure as hell a firm believer in Katra's now./ -I know my love. I need your advise on how you started genesis.- He was quiet and a feeling of curiosity came over me.
/genesis.hmm.being naughty Saavik? It's a big no-no to develop a second one.- -I know. Still I have to do it. To prove that it is possible with matter.-
/Ah, the eternal battle between matter and anti-matter./ -Yes, can you aid me? And before I forget, I have good news.-
/Which is.?/ -I am with child. Yours to be exact.- I heard him laughing.
/Great, mother will be pleased./ -I do not believe so. She does not know.-
/Ow? Why not. AH. Your little Genesis two project. I see. Where are you?/ -Genesis cave. Just how we left it.-
/Good hiding spot. Okay. Lets begin. Hope you will remember all what I will say. Guess you don't have pen and paper?/ -David. I am talking to you. I cannot meditate and write at the same time.-
/I know. Okay here we go. You begin with./ I listened to his words trying to mesmerize what he was telling me. Subatomic particles, the pre- programmed matrix, the specifics.all.
After three hours of talking with David I rose. New energy to do what I wished.