Retraction: Surprise, surprise! My muse is back in town. Thanks to Lucy Cakes' wonderful review, I am back online! I'm sorry about canceling earlier. You guys really inspire me. You are the reason I write! I wish I could give you each a big hug, but since I can't, here's a new chapter!
Deanna Troi entered a strangely quiet Ten Forward. No one was there. Not one single crew member. Strange. she thought to herself. I know I sent out a memo. Just as she turned to leave, someone yelled "Get Her!", and she was attacked from behind. She reached for her com link. "Troi to security-" a hand clamped over her mouth.
"Guess who?" a mysterious voice asked. Deanna giggled. "Will! What are you doing?"
"Surprise! Happy Birthday, Deanna!" voices chorused from every corner of the room. "You didn't think I'd forget your birthday, did you Imzadi?" Will asked with a grin. "Tonight we will watch your favorite movie: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Black Pearl." Deanna sensed that he was extremely pleased with himself. "Um, Will? That's your favorite movie."
"Oh." Will looked up sheepishly. "Sorry." Deanna couldn't help but smile. "Will, it's okay. I like the Pirates movies." "Good." That smile she loved crept back onto his face. "Come on everyone! Let's watch a movie!"
As soon as the crowd settled down and the movie began, Data began to analyze. "Counselor, why is it considered bad luck to sing a pirate's song?" "Why do you think, Data?" Geordi inquired, pretending to be annoyed. Data considered for a moment. "I suppose it is because of the fear that the song would somehow mystically summon the pirates."
"Excellent, Mr. Data." Picard commended him. "Yes, wonderful. Now may we please watch the movie?" Riker asked. Silence had lease for about 10 minutes before being broken by Wesley. "I wonder how many hours they had to practice for the sword fight scene?" Riker made a noise that sounded suspiciously like a growl. "Shh, Wes." Doctor Crusher warned. "Will Turner fights with honor." Worf commented.
The movie paused. "That's it. Everyone- SHUT UP!" Will yelled. "Sit down, my swashbuckling pirate." Deanna mentally commanded. Will swallowed the curse that was rising to his lips. "Excuse me. My apologies." He sat down. "I'm sorry, Deanna." He thought. "I just wanted everything to be perfect for you." He heard her gently laugh. "Will, I thought you knew. My birthday is perfect because I get to spend it with you." She leaned back against him. "Thank you, my Imzadi."