Disclaimer: do you really think I own this?? Come on people! As you can
tell parts of this aren't acctually mine becuase it was taken from the
original script. So please, no flames...we need to learn to be big boys and
girls for a change.
Notes: Captain Amelia comes in this chappie! *starts jumping up and down and cheering idodically* YAY!
Leap of Faith
Chapter 2: The Letter
By Mia LeighArc
[Amelia POV]
As Arrow and I decended back for the spaceport, we had decided to go out for a night cap with some old Navy buddies of ours. We sat and chatted at a local bar, drinking some light tequila and shots of whiskey. I didn't drink very much at all, at least not anymore than the few sips Arrow offered while we sat and talked. After a while of chatting, no shouting over the background noise, I asked for a cup of Earl Grey. When the bartender looked at me funny I assured him I knew what I was doing by grabbing the young man by the scuff of the shirt and glaring him straight in the eye. Two seconds later, after I was certian he had gotten the picture released him and he quickly got me my cup of tea.
Hours later, the men where compleatly snockered. I can't believe that I hadn't gotten drunk myself; but then I would be crawling on the floor, clenching my head and laughing histerically. I wouldn't be happily sober.
A shadowy figure, which in turn was a human Naval officer with stringy brown hair and dark blue eyes approched Arrow while I was taking a sip of the warm caffinated drink. He saluted him as I stood and though Arrow was very drunk, he saluted as well out of respect. The officer before us seemed afraid for some reason.
[Doppler POV]
As I returned home from my errands, I set my bags, scrolls and books on the table in my observatory and went to my desk. I still hvae to inform all the parties involved the plan. I need to make about a hundred phone calls to hundres of different people.
Hours later I put the receiver down and leaned back in my chair. I was finally finished. I put my quil down and set it next to the parchment with all my notes scribbled on it. I decided to go sit at my telescope and contemplate the voyage.
There. I finally have most of the preparations compleated; except I still hav'nt recieved word from that darn letter. Captain Newbaerry sounds promising...Yes, a very strong manly name for a captain. That should do. I even bought a new "space travel equiped"space suit.
I took out a copy of the letter I had sent a "Captain Neberrry"and began going over it. I stopped and thought for a moment putting it closer to my face so I could read it. Here's what I wrote:
Dear Captain Newberry,
I understand you are most likely in search of an adventure. I understand that you have been honorably discharged from the Navy for 15 years and I find that peice of information to be the most intreageing of all. In light of my doctorate in Astropyshics and Astronamy, I will not only be an asset to this voyage, but my young ward Jim Hawkins has discovered a hyrographic treasure map that would lead us to the uninhabited Treasure Planet. With your help, we seek great adventure. Do with the lad what you like, for I assure you with my guidance, Jim with make a fine sailor. I have hired a a very upstanding crew that should meet your approval. The two of us will ride the transport down to Cresentia in a few days, so I will need to be contacted if you have any questions or comments. Thank you very much for your talents and I-we will look forward to meeting you.
Sincerly, Dr. Delbert Doppler
P.S-I should take this chance to remind you that for this voyage, you will be paid handsomely. But I am afraid I will need to pay you once we return to Cresentia. I am a little short on "in pocket"money at the moment, but I am sure I can take some extra money from the vault. Perhaps this should not be a big problem.
I called to Jim in his room down the hall.
"Jim, Have you gotten all your things packed?"There was no answer
[Amelia POV]
"M-m-m-ma'am, S-sir...do either of you know a Captain N-N-Newberry?"and then I finally knew what was happening; the navy, which treated me so poorly was shipping me back to the embassy...eventhough I have been honorably discharged for over 15 years!
"What is this about cadet?"I questioned briskly, cracking my nuckles and cuasing him to wince as I eyed him viciously. He stammered wildly in responce, so I ran one razor sharp claw along his jugular and glared a dager right into his throat. Why wasn't he speaking?
"Cadet, as an officer of the Navy with such a higher rank than yourself...I demand you speak!"And so he did.
"A letter for Captain Newberry ma'am. I must bring it to him at once."The boy retorted, finally screwing up his courage, avoiding my claws at all accounts and purposes.
"Oh, so you have a letter for me? Not at all what you exspceted is it? Well, I suppose you are smarter than the average cadet, so I would assume you knew that I am Captain Amelia Newberry. Now give it here, cadet."I stepped away from the boy as he opened his jacket to reveal a neatly written envelope with her name written in big letters.
"A millionare trying to venture on a luxury cruise again is it?"I questioned to myself, but still maeging to say out loud. I read the letter and looked at Arrow with surprized.
"I'm being hired for another voyage."I said both excited and confused at the same time.
~~~~~
Hey, what does everyone think? Sorry this is very short...Stay tuned for the next installment: chapter three.
Do you have any suggestions or comments? Please R&R!
~Mia~
Notes: Captain Amelia comes in this chappie! *starts jumping up and down and cheering idodically* YAY!
Leap of Faith
Chapter 2: The Letter
By Mia LeighArc
[Amelia POV]
As Arrow and I decended back for the spaceport, we had decided to go out for a night cap with some old Navy buddies of ours. We sat and chatted at a local bar, drinking some light tequila and shots of whiskey. I didn't drink very much at all, at least not anymore than the few sips Arrow offered while we sat and talked. After a while of chatting, no shouting over the background noise, I asked for a cup of Earl Grey. When the bartender looked at me funny I assured him I knew what I was doing by grabbing the young man by the scuff of the shirt and glaring him straight in the eye. Two seconds later, after I was certian he had gotten the picture released him and he quickly got me my cup of tea.
Hours later, the men where compleatly snockered. I can't believe that I hadn't gotten drunk myself; but then I would be crawling on the floor, clenching my head and laughing histerically. I wouldn't be happily sober.
A shadowy figure, which in turn was a human Naval officer with stringy brown hair and dark blue eyes approched Arrow while I was taking a sip of the warm caffinated drink. He saluted him as I stood and though Arrow was very drunk, he saluted as well out of respect. The officer before us seemed afraid for some reason.
[Doppler POV]
As I returned home from my errands, I set my bags, scrolls and books on the table in my observatory and went to my desk. I still hvae to inform all the parties involved the plan. I need to make about a hundred phone calls to hundres of different people.
Hours later I put the receiver down and leaned back in my chair. I was finally finished. I put my quil down and set it next to the parchment with all my notes scribbled on it. I decided to go sit at my telescope and contemplate the voyage.
There. I finally have most of the preparations compleated; except I still hav'nt recieved word from that darn letter. Captain Newbaerry sounds promising...Yes, a very strong manly name for a captain. That should do. I even bought a new "space travel equiped"space suit.
I took out a copy of the letter I had sent a "Captain Neberrry"and began going over it. I stopped and thought for a moment putting it closer to my face so I could read it. Here's what I wrote:
Dear Captain Newberry,
I understand you are most likely in search of an adventure. I understand that you have been honorably discharged from the Navy for 15 years and I find that peice of information to be the most intreageing of all. In light of my doctorate in Astropyshics and Astronamy, I will not only be an asset to this voyage, but my young ward Jim Hawkins has discovered a hyrographic treasure map that would lead us to the uninhabited Treasure Planet. With your help, we seek great adventure. Do with the lad what you like, for I assure you with my guidance, Jim with make a fine sailor. I have hired a a very upstanding crew that should meet your approval. The two of us will ride the transport down to Cresentia in a few days, so I will need to be contacted if you have any questions or comments. Thank you very much for your talents and I-we will look forward to meeting you.
Sincerly, Dr. Delbert Doppler
P.S-I should take this chance to remind you that for this voyage, you will be paid handsomely. But I am afraid I will need to pay you once we return to Cresentia. I am a little short on "in pocket"money at the moment, but I am sure I can take some extra money from the vault. Perhaps this should not be a big problem.
I called to Jim in his room down the hall.
"Jim, Have you gotten all your things packed?"There was no answer
[Amelia POV]
"M-m-m-ma'am, S-sir...do either of you know a Captain N-N-Newberry?"and then I finally knew what was happening; the navy, which treated me so poorly was shipping me back to the embassy...eventhough I have been honorably discharged for over 15 years!
"What is this about cadet?"I questioned briskly, cracking my nuckles and cuasing him to wince as I eyed him viciously. He stammered wildly in responce, so I ran one razor sharp claw along his jugular and glared a dager right into his throat. Why wasn't he speaking?
"Cadet, as an officer of the Navy with such a higher rank than yourself...I demand you speak!"And so he did.
"A letter for Captain Newberry ma'am. I must bring it to him at once."The boy retorted, finally screwing up his courage, avoiding my claws at all accounts and purposes.
"Oh, so you have a letter for me? Not at all what you exspceted is it? Well, I suppose you are smarter than the average cadet, so I would assume you knew that I am Captain Amelia Newberry. Now give it here, cadet."I stepped away from the boy as he opened his jacket to reveal a neatly written envelope with her name written in big letters.
"A millionare trying to venture on a luxury cruise again is it?"I questioned to myself, but still maeging to say out loud. I read the letter and looked at Arrow with surprized.
"I'm being hired for another voyage."I said both excited and confused at the same time.
~~~~~
Hey, what does everyone think? Sorry this is very short...Stay tuned for the next installment: chapter three.
Do you have any suggestions or comments? Please R&R!
~Mia~