Chapter Eight: Replacement
After three weeks since Captain George got captured by the Romulan terrorist group Nelen, in Romulan it means strength, and the Captain had since gotten over it. Now he was facing another Nelen threat, their fleet was gathering along the neutral zone.
Captain George walked into his ready room that was behind the bridge to talk to admiral Sulu about tactical strategy along the neutral zone.
"Captain George, you know I have the upmost respect for you, but during this crisis, Captain John Harriman will be replacing you as captain of the Enterprise." Admiral Sulu informed him.
Captain George eyes widened a little bit, but he tried to remain calm.
"Could I ask why?" George asked.
"Harriman has great experience with the Romulan Government and he did design the Enterprise, and knows what she is capable of." Sulu respond.
"Permission to speak freely sir?" George asked.
"Always." Sulu told him.
"I have experience with the Enterprise and this terrorist group. I should be on the front lines."
"You will be, but Harriman has a personal relationship with the Praetor of the Romulan Government. We will fit the Enterprise with a clocking device to get it threw the Nelen defense perimeter." Sulu told him.
Captain George just looked at him.
"Admiral, Harriman has little deep space experience and has little ability to think fast." George commented.
"Tell you what I'll let Commander Riker stay onboard, but I'm under orders for you to take command of the Charleston." Sulu told him.
"Alright. When do we depart?" George asked.
"In a few days, however Captain Harriman will take command tomorrow." Sulu stated.
George nodded and Sulu walked out of the Captain's ready room.
Captain George walked towards his large floor length window and looked out at the expance, where he once saw stars; he saw only one word…
"Replaced."