Chapter twelve
Disclaimer: The only things that belong to me are the aliens and you are all perfectly entitled to use them if you wish other then that nothing else belongs to me except myself though I could be wrong about that.
Captain's log stardate 5724.1. It is a relief to have a resolve to the current crisis. The federation was delighted to receive the Yotkings application. I feel they will be a valuable addition to the Federation. Kesh and the others are very eager to begin work on the colonies.
Personal log stardate 5724.1. I can't help being bitter when I think of all those people dying. It is unbelievable that only hours before Gamma Delta IV was attacked, we were complaining of boredom. This, though, was almost too much for us. We have also been unable to locate relatives for Paul and he is still inseparable from Súimúil. Súimúil appears content to remain with Paul and according to Séizig there may be a romance developing between Súmúil and Costiar.
"So, bones, what do you think of the news of the Yotking being allowed to join the federation?" asked Captain Kirk of his friend.
"I think we should consider ourselves lucky to know them," snapped McCoy.
"What happened to you? You get out of the wrong side of the bed or something?" asked Kirk as he gingerly reached up to touch his nose, hazel eyes glinting mischievously, as if to see if it was still there.
"No, worse," answered McCoy.
"What was worse?" asked Kirk, a puzzled frown forming between his eyes.
"I dreamt about Spock last night," answered McCoy in a mumble. "What?" asked Kirk, "I don't think I got that".
"Yes, you did, dammit" snapped McCoy again as he glared at Kirk and Spock, "I think I must be going crazy to have a dream about Spock." Then suddenly he laughed and Kirk with him. Relief flowed through Kirk and the rest of the bridge crew, now that they knew that one particular mystery had been solved. The bridge laughed with their captain more from relief then true humour.
"Captain", came Lt. Uhura's voice across the laughter. "Yes, lt. What is it?" concerned etched across his face and voice as he turned towards her.
"That was Starfleet Command, we've been given two weeks shore leave", A subdued nervous half cheer went up from the bridge crew.
"Or until the next crisis," muttered Captain Kirk under his breathe, out loud he asked "Where?"
"Starbase eight", replied Uhura.
Turning to Sulu, he asked, " I take it, you want to get there?" At Sulu's confused nod. Kirk continued " what are you waiting for? Get a move on. Warp factor 5"
"Aye Aye, sir, Warp factor 5" as his fingers danced over the controls.
And the Enterprise leapt through space, a rainbow arc following her passage. Somewhere out in space, a chiming laugh originated and vibrated.
Disclaimer: The only things that belong to me are the aliens and you are all perfectly entitled to use them if you wish other then that nothing else belongs to me except myself though I could be wrong about that.
Captain's log stardate 5724.1. It is a relief to have a resolve to the current crisis. The federation was delighted to receive the Yotkings application. I feel they will be a valuable addition to the Federation. Kesh and the others are very eager to begin work on the colonies.
Personal log stardate 5724.1. I can't help being bitter when I think of all those people dying. It is unbelievable that only hours before Gamma Delta IV was attacked, we were complaining of boredom. This, though, was almost too much for us. We have also been unable to locate relatives for Paul and he is still inseparable from Súimúil. Súimúil appears content to remain with Paul and according to Séizig there may be a romance developing between Súmúil and Costiar.
"So, bones, what do you think of the news of the Yotking being allowed to join the federation?" asked Captain Kirk of his friend.
"I think we should consider ourselves lucky to know them," snapped McCoy.
"What happened to you? You get out of the wrong side of the bed or something?" asked Kirk as he gingerly reached up to touch his nose, hazel eyes glinting mischievously, as if to see if it was still there.
"No, worse," answered McCoy.
"What was worse?" asked Kirk, a puzzled frown forming between his eyes.
"I dreamt about Spock last night," answered McCoy in a mumble. "What?" asked Kirk, "I don't think I got that".
"Yes, you did, dammit" snapped McCoy again as he glared at Kirk and Spock, "I think I must be going crazy to have a dream about Spock." Then suddenly he laughed and Kirk with him. Relief flowed through Kirk and the rest of the bridge crew, now that they knew that one particular mystery had been solved. The bridge laughed with their captain more from relief then true humour.
"Captain", came Lt. Uhura's voice across the laughter. "Yes, lt. What is it?" concerned etched across his face and voice as he turned towards her.
"That was Starfleet Command, we've been given two weeks shore leave", A subdued nervous half cheer went up from the bridge crew.
"Or until the next crisis," muttered Captain Kirk under his breathe, out loud he asked "Where?"
"Starbase eight", replied Uhura.
Turning to Sulu, he asked, " I take it, you want to get there?" At Sulu's confused nod. Kirk continued " what are you waiting for? Get a move on. Warp factor 5"
"Aye Aye, sir, Warp factor 5" as his fingers danced over the controls.
And the Enterprise leapt through space, a rainbow arc following her passage. Somewhere out in space, a chiming laugh originated and vibrated.