Disclaimer: I do not own Amelia, Jim, Doppler, Sarah, or any other Disney character I use.

Claim: I do in fact own Fae, Crystal, Cangot and Grahame.

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Amelia was sitting beside Jim, who was attempting to hold on to Morph, while stifling a yaw at the same time. Delbert was driving the carriage to Navy's head quarters She was dressed in her usual captain's uniform, her hat placed smartly upon her head. Jim was dressed in his cadet outfit and Doppler retained his usual outfit.

"Hawkins, I suggest that if you cannot control that blob, it shall remain here in the carriage until we return." Jim grabbed Morph and began trying to convince him to be still. "It won't help at all if he pulls on of his pranks at Headquarters."

"Captain, why are we going anyways? Isn't everything done and set already?" Doppler glanced at Amelia, who took no notice.

"One thing you will learn today Hawkins, is that a voyage is never ready. A month before, five seconds before take-off, no matter the time, there is always something that needs to be done."

"Okay, okay. Point taken." Amelia opened her mouth to reprimand him, then closed it. Why bother, the boy was just annoyed she hadn't answered his question.

As Delbert parked the carriage, Amelia jumped out motioning to Jim to follow her. "Welcome to Navy Headquarters." The building was massive with pillars of white marble and huge steps. Green parks full of bushes and trees surrounded it.

"Why is it so fancy?" Amelia laughed at Jim's question.

"The Navy lives to impress Jim. Awe people rather than have them startled. You'll have noticed the guards dressed in so called civilian clothes. They always have large overcoats and walk with such a straight back it's hard to miss them." Jim nodded though he hadn't noticed any guards, but as Amelia pointed out the flaws he could make out about ten or so, walking through the crowds of people.

"Why is it so busy?"

"It's morning Jim. Few dare to be late to work, unless they have favour." Delbert caught up with them, and for a moment they gazed up at the building. "Well, we have no time for dilly-dallying." Amelia commented and led the way up the steps, easily gliding past and maneuvering around people. JIm followed only muttering a few apologies now and then. Poor Delbert had the worst of it, and Amelia finally rescued him by grabbing his wrist and directing. Inside, through glass doors, Amelia directed them to several flights of stairs and down a gleaming hallway. They stopped at a set of brown double doors.

"Where are we?" Jim asked bluntly.

"I'm afraid I'm with Jim on this one." The Doctor added.

"The Admiral Cangot's office." Amelia pushed through the doors. A woman dressed in a black skirt and purple v-neck top, along with high heeled boots looked up. She was the same species as Amelia, though with clear blue eyes and a rounder face.

"Amelia!" The woman grabbed Amelia and hugged her.

"Hello Crystal. I take it your husband isn't in yet?"

"Oh he is. He's in some meeting. He'll be back soon. Why are you here?"

"Complications have arisen with the voyage." Crystal grinned.

"He constantly complains how you abuse protocol, Amelia. Perhaps one day you should follow the rules." Crystal laughed as Amelia replied.

"Never, and I refuse to get into an argument about it, you know my opinions very well." Crystal's mouth opened for a response then the communications device on her desk beeped. Jim quickly grabbed Morph who had started to fly over to investigate. Crystal ran over and hurriedly picked it up, muttering into it and pressing buttons. She sighed as she placed it back onto her desk and looked at Amelia.

"You might as well go in. You three." She pointed her finger at Jim, Delbert and Morph. "Stay out here with me." As Amelia pushed through the doors she could hear Crystal talking to Jim. "So I hear you're to act as Amelia's first mate. you're a brave man." Amelia chuckled as JIm stuttered to reply.

Amelia noticed immediately the the Admiral was in the room as was another man. "Admiral Cangot." she stated respectfully while saluting.

"Ah Captain, I dare say my wife talked your ear off?" The admiral was a large human, with slicked back black hair and friendly light brown eyes.

"They both appear to be still attached to my head, sir." The admiral grinned.

"Well, you didn't come here to banter with me, out with it." Amelia nodded.

"Sir, as you know James Hawkins is to be my First mate for the voyage." The admiral raised a hand.

"Get to the point captain. I don't have all day." Amelia burned on the inside, he had time for cheap banter and not an explanation.

"Very well, sir. I wish to have Docter Delbert Doppler on my crew, to oversee my new navigator." The man beside the admiral twitched.

"A personal request captain?" His voice was oily and thick which suited the black outfit he was wearing. The Admiral clapped the man on the back.

"Grahame makes a good point, Captain. Hawkins was close enough to personal request, now you want another one?"

"I'ts not personal, though the doctor has offered his. The Navy shouldn't ignore his education. I believe he can teach my new navigator and guide her." The admiral sat down at his desk and shuffled papers. He put them down and looked up at her.

"I will spend hours arguing with you if I don't grant this. Despite that, I agree with you. Doppler's skills would be useful, plus I want you in a good mood. There is a condition that has been handed down to me from above and I am the lucky one to inform you. Beside me is Carl Grahame, inspector for the Navy. He will be on you ship and watching everything." Amelia opened her mouth in protest, her eyes blazing, but the admiral raised his hand. "It won't do you any good to argue Captain. It's orders from above, I can't do anything about it." Amelia nodded.

"It will be a pleasure to sail on the great Captain Amelia's ship." Carl added, in scathing voice. The Admiral looked up sharply but only looked at Amelia.

"Dismissed." Amelia spun on her heel and marched out, pushing open the doors with controlled force. Crystal looked up from her work and started to stand up.

"Amelia?"

'Don't be concerned Crystal. I am fine. Doctor, Hawkins, let us take our leave." The doctor and Jim sprang up and Amelia strode on.

"Amelia!" Amelia ignored Crystal's call and kept going. The made their way out of the building where Jim hurriedly said he would fetch the carriage.

Delbert looked at Amelia. "What happened?"

"They are sending an inspector on our voyage, Doctor." Delbert almost leapt for joy at the word 'our' but noticed Amelia's grim face.

"What is wrong with that? You follow every rule in the book."

"When they send an inspector they usually are trying to get someone out of the Navy. An inspector can find the most insignificant rule that you may have broken and you will be fired. They want me out Doctor and I don't know why." Delbert stood silently beside Amelia, wishing he knew how to calm her down or know the right words.

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