Chapter 3
Smith walked into sickbay for routine check-up the doors wooshed open as he stepped in front of them and stepped inside sick bay and then they closed just as quickly as they opened. There he was greeted by Scarlet, the ship's doctor.
"Hello Smith. What brings you here?"
Her amber eyes were warm and inviting as she spoke.
"I have an appointment." He said.
"Ah that you do. Let's check the sub routines."
Smith took a seat in front of her as Scarlet went around to the back of Smith's head and flipped a panel which revealed circuitry in his head. She took out what looked like a palm pilot and scanned him. Everything seemed to be fine as she closed it.
"A clean bill of health as always." She said.
And then she kissed Smith and he kissed her back. They broke their kiss and she gave a verbal command.
"Computer, do I have anymore appointments today?"
"Not for the next three hours Dr. Scarlet." The disembodied voice responded.
"Good." She said as she looked into Smith's deep blue eyes. "I do not want to be disturbed, I have a patient that needs my full attention."
"Understood doctor."
Smith and Scarlet kissed again as he carried her to the bio bed. He laid her down as he ripped her top exposing her breasts and with trembling hands she removed his jacket and ripped his t-shirt open revealing his chest making him gasp in surprise. Like animals they tore at each other's clothes until they were both naked. They kissed deeply and often as he put himself inside of her making her cry out in pleasure.
Meanwhile in the captain's quarters Niobe was studying the ruins of the ship that was very similar to their own right down to the name. A few moments later Trinity came in.
"I think we need to study this ship." Niobe said.
"Study it yes, but I still think that we need to take whatever technology there is on it and duplicate it as our own. Can you imagine the possibilities captain?"
"I personally feel that if we did, it would open up a Pandora's box."
"So what are saying Niobe?"
"I'm saying Trinity is that there could be another Zion."
Trinity pondered the thought.
"You mean to tell me that there could be another human city on this world that we don't know about?" She asked.
"No Trinity, we are the only human city on this world. I'm talking about something that could be impossible."
"You mean an alternate universe? That's crazy." Trinity said.
"Then explain to me how this Nebacanezzer got here?"
"It could be a ploy devised by the machines to mess with us."
"No I wouldn't give the machine city that much credit Trin."
"So what do you suggest captain Niobe?"
"I'm suggesting that we have an officers meeting within the hour."
Meanwhile back in sickbay, Scarlet and Smith were wrapped up in each others arms after they made love. His head was resting on her chest as she stroked his hair.
"We should have these routine check ups more often Smith."
"I agree doctor." He said with a slight grin.
Smith enjoyed being the human female's company. If he had his way it would be more often. Finally she spoke.
"Did you hear about the other ship they found?" She asked.
"No I didn't."
"I was talking with our captain and a ship very similar to our own was found. There is talk of it being from another alternate universe." Scarlet said.
"Really? You mean there could be a Zion out there where humans and machines could live together in peace?" Smith was intrigued by the possibility.
"Yes and a place where we don't have to hide or sneak around. If I were the empress of Zion, we wouldn't have to do that." She told her lover.
"If you were the empress, then where would I be?" Smith asked.
"Ruling by my side of course."
"I love the way you think doctor." And then he kissed her again.
Finally an announcement came over the ship's intercom.
"All officers report to the conference room in fifteen minutes."
"Damn." Smith said under his breath.
"I know my love, but duty calls."
They got up and got dressed. Smith realized his shirt was ripped and that was when Scarlet took out another one in his size. Once the doors opened they stepped into the hall where they were greeted by Neo.
"I take you are on your way to the officers meeting." Neo mused.
"Yes." Smith answered.
The three of them walked down the hall and into the turbo lift. Neo gave the command.
"Computer deck E."
As the turbo lift moved the three of them stood in silence as the doors wooshed open and the door the officers lounge was open. The three of them stepped inside and were greeted by their captain.
