Continued

It has been a while since I updated any of my stories but I will try to get back to them. Ty for reading.

Things come and go like they always do on the Enterprise. Crew changes, random missions and it all seemed to be a continuous rut. Not for Tasha at least, she knew how important her role was on board the flagship and she wouldn't change it for the world. She enjoyed waking up every morning to new exciting adventures Starfleet gave them. Well, sometimes exploring a nebula can be a bit repetitive.

She sat in her quarters brushing her growing hair. She had grown tired of the tomboy look and decided to grow it out some with an attempt to be more feminine like. It was now just above her shoulders and she clipped it back with a nice clip that Deanna had given her for her birthday a few months ago.

She got up when the task was complete and headed to the bridge. A few weeks ago, Dr. Crusher had returned to the Enterprise replacing Dr. Pulaski who had returned to the Repulse. She admitted that she would miss her seeing how she had this motherly personality to her since her own parents had died long ago. Uniforms had once again been updated and she found them to be more comfortable.

She stepped into the turbo lift and requested bridge in which the turbo lift obliged and took her to her destination. The lift hummed slowly as she thought about what could happen today. Besides Wesley's nanites that almost crippled the enterprise but then saved them later, or Kevin the lone alien as captain Picard had put it. "To be left alone". Deanna had suffered from that. She stayed by her after to comfort, the same way she would comfort her in her time of need.

She walked on the bridge and took her place at her station. Behind her, Worf was doing updates on security protocols and turned around to speak with her. It was always custom for them to have some sort of conversation before getting on with their duties. She saw him as one of her closest friends and someone to talk to if she had a problem. His responses though did make her laugh in an effective way.

"You did very good in last night's poker game." Worf said as he stepped up to the station.

"Well, I didn't think I would win but Commander Riker does have a fantastic poker face." Tasha replied with a smile towards her friend.

"He is hard to beat, but the look on his face when you put down that flush made his own face flush." Worf said a small grin on his face.

"Oh, I know, but I really don't play with competition. I like the fun of it, sitting with your friends and having an enjoyable time after a long day of work." Tasha said back to him. It was true, while she did find winning to be a bit thrilling, it was being surrounded by her friends that made her feel good and special. Without them, she would lead a boring life without excitement.

Worf nodded and returned to his station. She turned back her self-looking at the view screen ahead with the star field showing. She smiled and admitted to herself that she did enjoy seeing Riker lose, something that had not happened for a long time. Well enjoyed a little. Honest, just a little.

The day had been uneventful, and she found herself walking into the holodeck to join Worf on another Klingon fighting simulation. Lately, she had been attending these more to improve her skills. She had surprised him a few times on what she learned but also ended up in sickbay a few times also. Dr. Crusher was somewhat concerned but she could continue if she didn't push herself too hard. That last thing she needed was to be on that surgical bed again. Something she had not done since her near death experience almost two years ago.

The simulation started and she crouched, a weapon in one of her hands. This time there would be no hologram Klingons to fight. It was just her and Worf, he wanted to see how much she had improved and made a one on one battle. She leaned over a bit, listing to the sounds of the jungle around her. She dared not make a sound and began to use her new hunting skills to the test.

Silence, While Worf was a large man in his own right, he was very stealthy and quick often catching her by surprise just when she thought she had him. She wouldn't make the same mistakes that she did last time. She began to move slowly, making sure not to step on any obstacle that could lead him to her. She looked over a shrub staying in the shadows and caught a quick glimpse of a figure moving behind a tree some distance away.

Her heart was pounding as she knew he was near and looked at the other trees but he was already gone. She looked again, yet like before it was silent again and she wondered if he knew where she was. She stopped distracting herself and moved again behind some thicker foliage. His settings were somewhat unsettling as he often chose foggy and nighttime settings. Perhaps it was more thrilling for him.

She stopped and closed her eyes and for a moment she heard a small crunch from her left. She was about to launch herself out but decided against it. She picked up a rock and chucked it over to her left and heard it hit a tree. She heard a noise and slowly began to raise herself from her spot. She lunged out and tackled Worf from behind. He kicked her away and she flipped backwards to get out of reach of his weapon.

They both stood up and hit each other's swords until they made a screeching sound. They jumped back into a stance position ready for whomever would make the first move.

"Picard to Yar." The captains voice suddenly came over.

"Yar Here." She replied after tapping her combadge.

"I apologize for the interruption but I need you to come to ready room." Picard stated.

"Understood sir, I'll be there soon, Tasha out." She said as she lowered her weapon to the ground.

"Sorry Worf, I guess we will have to pick this up another time." Tasha said to Worf who was also laying his weapon down.

"The captain's needs are more important. I don't mind waiting another day." He told her as they walked out of the holodeck.

"You have improved greatly. Your hunting skills have increased, you caught me off guard." Worf admitted to her.

"All thanks to you." She replied.

"These new skills and fights have really helped me to prepare myself for any situations that might arise." She said back as they stopped in front of her quarters so she could quickly change.

"I really do enjoy our time together." She said turning to look at him.

"As do I, I value or friendship greatly." Worf said back to her. They stood there for a moment before she turned and headed inside her quarters. Worf walked away to his own. She stood inside for a moment not doing anything. After a few seconds she quickly turned to get redressed then head to the captains ready room.

(season 3)