So, we're one chapter further. I applaud your patience with me!

As much as I tried, I simply could not stop thinking about my interactions with Commander Spock. When had my admiration for him turned into something different? And what was I going to do about it? Emotions swirled around in a never-ceasing circle as I attempted to figure out what to do.

Eventually I came to the conclusion that I would NOT tell Commander Spock. I would maintain a businesslike attitude with him from now until I could sensibly decide otherwise. And whatever I felt, I felt. Its not like I would see him after graduation.

Graduation came, And with it both a sense of relief And anxiousness. I was glad to be done with studying, but uneasy about finding out my ship assignment.

I accepted my diploma along with all of the other graduating students, and after the ceremony had completed, moved on to the ship recruiters.

As the man read off the list of lieutenants, their given ships, and their position on said ship, I became more And more uneasy. What if I had failed? What if I would never set foot on the Enterprise?

But I didn't have to worry about that. The man called out "Turner, Jamie, U.S.S. Enterprise, assistant to CSO." and I almost screamed aloud for joy. I tried to contain my excitement as I went up to accept my assignment, and head for the uniforms.

When I had been sized, I was told my uniforms would be waiting in my new quarters aboard the ship. I excitedly made my way to my dorm room, singing the whole way there. In a few days we would be taking off for the planet Nibiru, to observe the natives. My favorite science, anthropology. Just because I was a weapons specialist didn't mean that I didn't like people.

The day couldn't come soon enough. It seemed years, not days until I boarded the shuttle that would take me to the Enterprise. I sat amongst other department head's assistants, waiting to be launched to space. When the launching sequence began, my stomach turned in excitement. I was too far from the windows to see much, but I knew that it would be fascinating.

When I boarded the ship that I would now be living on, a wave of awe crashed over me. Everything was shining And new, and everyone was almost fearful to touch anything.

I made my way to my quarters, and once I found them, I was blown away yet again. It was the size of my dorm room, but I didn't share this. I had a full bathroom, And a closet well stocked with my new blue uniforms. I took one out And put it on, sliding off my red Cadet's uniform.

I walked up to my comm console and asked where I should check in for my schedule. After a brief pause, the computer responded that I should check into the bridge. I shut off the lights in my quarters, and began my way to the bridge.

As I stepped out of the turbolift And onto the bridge, I was met by the captain, who introduced himself as Jim Kirk. I introduced myself, And continued to the science station. I stopped dead in my tracks.

"This is my first officer, and chief science officer, Mr. Spock." Kirk said, as Spock turned around.

"My apologies Captain, but I'm afraid introductions are not required in this instance." Spock said, standing, "Lt. Turner was my best student, and therefore we have been previously acquainted."

Kirk took a moment to process what had just been told to him, before he nodded And moved along.

"Commander." I greeted formally. "What shall my duties be?"

"For now, your duties shall be to shadow me, and learn my duties," he began, "so that I may have a relief for times of rest, and so that you might serve as a suitable replacement, should anything happen to me whilst in the field."

"Yes, Commander." I answered, not sure whether I was elated or upset to be in such a position. A job where your only means of promotion were either the retiring or the death of your superior? Sounded like fun...

But I had little time to think on this, as I was introduced to the bridge's crew. Mr. Sulu, Mr. Chekov, and Lt. Uhura were the only non-aliens that I could see, though I wasn't sure that everyone was present yet.

A few more people situated themselves at their stations, and then all of the different departments called in their ready for departure. Mr. Sulu confirmed with the Captain, and then took us to warp. Stars stretched across the viewscreen, and we were enveloped in a tunnel of blue stars.

Commander Spock called me over to his station, and motioned for me to sit in the chair next to his. Once I had sat down, he began refreshing me in what all of the instruments and screens meant and did. When I had been properly instructed, he asked me to watch the station while he spoke with the captain.

We soon dropped out of warp, And I began running routine scans of the planet we were to explore. The air was breathable, the temperature warm but tolerable, and nothing that the sensors could pick up seemed toxic. But a constant rising of temperature made me suspicious. I ran thermal scans of the surface, And was alarmed by what I found. A volcano was threatening to erupt. That wouldn't be a problem, but said volcano was so massive that its eruption would mean the destruction of all the living things on the planet.

"Commander," I called, "you may want to take a look at this.."

OOOO what has Jamie found?

Well if you've seen the movie, you may have a general idea haha.

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