Chapter 2: Remembrance
"This…. this space craft is like nothing I've ever seen" Professor Smith exclaimed as he examined the photos "It looks like something straight out of a movie or one of the children's video games."
A large, sleek craft that emitted a light blue gassy substance from the ships side panels. A large opening extended out from the ships haul that seemed to be a port for coming and going ships. Much like a human craft in detail but nothing alike in appearance.
A soft ringing noise came over the Major's cambers as Lake reached for his communicator headset, picking it up he spoke "Hello… Yes I will order the ship to stay in its current position…Thank you sir and good day"
As Lake took his headset the professor looked up to him "What was that about?" Smith asked
Lake stood up as he spoke "Command has ordered us to stay in this position" he paused as he let out a yawn "and to analyze the alien craft"
Smith stood up knowing that the Major had to leave to the bridge. They both grabbed each others hand and shook as Smith began to walkout. Following behind, Lake made his way for the bridge.
Straightening his self up Lake made his way into the bridge. He looked around as everyone crowed around lieutenant Perkins post.
Rolling his eyes Lake looked up to the pilot Mrs. Anderson "Anderson, command has ordered us to stay in this position and to shut all unneeded systems down"
Anderson nodded "Sir"
Lake moved his way up to Perkins command post finding the lieutenant busily switching between pictures as if he were looking for something.
"Lieutenant what in the hell are you up to now?.. And everyone else go to your positions!" The Major Yelled.
Everyone huddling around Perkins quickly scattered away leaving Perkins and the Major by them selves.
"Have you found anything lieutenant?" Lake said as he leaned closer to Perkins's monitor.
Motioning his finger up toward the screen Perkins shook his head "No, I've been focusing on this large circular openings on the back of the ship. I think there the energy source I first picked up."
"Keep up the good work lieutenant if you find anything please report it" Lake said as he moved his hand to Perkins shoulder.
"Sir yes sir"
Lake turned around to face the bridge "Everyone, Command has ordered our ship to stand down. Turn off all systems that aren't needed, we need to conserve our energy. Command thinks we'll be here for a while." Lake turned back around to face Perkins "And I'd like to thank lieutenant Perkins for discovering the craft you all owe him your gratitude" The Major began to clap as everyone behind him stood up and clapped along with him.
Perkins blushed letting a bright smile "Thank you sir"
The Major patted Perkins on his back "no need, just keep up the good work, son"
Perkins brought his hand up to his forehead to solute the Major "Sir yes Sir"
Lake turned to face the bridge again "Now everyone get some needed sleep, Good night and I expect to see all of you early tomorrow"
Lake walked toward the bridge doors and sighed as they closed behind them. 'Finally some needed sleep' the caption raised his head as he made his way for his chambers.
Later that night, on the bridge, Mrs. Dixon walked into the bridge as she finds Perkins bstill working hard at his post. She walked up to him and slowly placed her hand on his shoulder.
"Matt you should make your way to your room and get some sleep, tomorrow will be a busy day."
"Thank you Caroline, but I need to stay here," Perkins said not moving from his glare on the screen.
Mrs. Dixon slowly pushed her glasses closer to her face and looked down to the lieutenant. "Matt you need to get some sleep" She swung herself around and sat in Perkins lap. She raised her hand and placed them on his face as she looked into his eyes.
Perkins returned the glace as he rubbed her arm slowly "Look…Caroline we said we wouldn't do this" He clutched her hand tightly.
She smiled "You stubborn fool… but I love this fool," she looked away from the lieutenant "and I wish that fool would listen to me" she returned her eyes to his.
"Now… Caroline please" Perkins spoke as he placed his arms around her waist "I really need…want to do this"
Caroline leaned in moving closer to him as he raised his head. They both paused for a moment knowing what the other wanted. They both moved in closer as their lips met. A sensation ran though the lieutenants spine, as he lost control of himself. With emotions running high they broke the kiss. Caroline let out a deep breath as she wrapped her arms around Matt's neck. Looking straight into each other's eyes they leaned in for another kiss.
That night in the lieutenant's room.
"I love you Matt" Mrs. Dixon said as she snuggled in close to lieutenant Perkins.
They both lye in the lieutenant's bed with his arm around her body as Caroline rested her head on his chest hugging him tightly. She squeezed the lieutenant closer to her body. Matt looked down to Caroline's body as he started to run his hand up and down her arm.
"I love you too Caroline"
She smiled as she fell asleep in the lieutenant's arms