"They're hailing us captain." Uhura said turning from her station. "They claim their the U.S.S. Algernon…"
"Captain Starfleet ships are not permitted to have a black hull. The color is linked to many criminal acts. They can not be Starfleet." Spock interjected.
"Captain they ask by name to speak with you directly."
Kirk stood from his chair, straightening his command shirt. "On screen Uhura."
The main screen switched to an almost mirror like bridge to the Enterprise. But that was not what shocked the bridge crew the most. Six humanoids where on the bridge, all wearing the standard regulation Starfleet uniforms. In the center standing by the captain's chair was a women. She looked quite young, possibly the same age as Kirk. She handed a PADD to what appeared to be her first officer; adjusting a phaser and a sword to her belt with her free hand. Spock's eyes widened slightly as he realized that the bridge crew largely consisted of Vulcans. McCoy's glare fell to slacked shock.
Without looking up, she addressed the screen. "Captain Kirk. Unavoidably I'll have to temporarily commandeer your vessel. Objections?" Through her profile it was easy to see she was clearly human. However; her tone was frankly reminding Kirk of a Vulcan. But it wasn't just her voice. Her stance and demeanor seemed to be practiced in restrained and emotionless. Expecting a lively 'hello' as he would have given; Kirk's response came out very un-captain like.
"Uh….your human."
She snapped her head around to the screen. "Your observation skills are amazing."
Kirk mentally berated himself. " No! I-uh-sorry. Just that I found it unusual you crew is Vul-"
"Fennae you have more patience than I to deal with this confused Captain. Explain to him the situation, tell him what you must. I am wasting time. Akira, prepare to beam planet side."
A 'yes ma'm' reply could barely be heard over Doctor McCoy's outburst. "Joanna! What the hell do you think your doing!" McCoy had taken a step beside Kirk as he rounded on the other captain. If she was shocked of someone using her first name, her expression never changed. She seemed to take a moment for a calming deep breath before speaking.
"There is a storm the size of Earth's moon about to tear the planet below us apart. I intend to go down and see to it evacuations are finished. I'm commandeering the U.S.S. Enterprise for space for the inhabitants."
Her first officer and McCoy began speaking at the same time.
"Captain I am just as capable of beaming down. Besides you-"
"Like hell! You've got some serious explaining to do young lady-"
Kirk wanted to laugh at how familiar the situation was. Oh the times Bones and his Vulcan fought. His heart went out to her. But the next exchange floored him.
Joanna held up a hand to her first officer, and an index finger to McCoy. Effectively silencing them both. "Gentlemen this is not a debate. Fennae you must stay behind and watch over my ship. And a full explanation will be given to you upon my return…..Daddy. Energize."
TBC…..
Thank you everyone who reviewed, faved, & alerted! This chps a bit shorter (they will get longer), but if you haven't noticed, I like cliffies. & I want to clear up a few things that might cross your mind. Yes I realize Rand was not in ST (2009). But I loved her so much in TOS I thought I might just bring her over anyhow. I don't think she'll have any major roles in this story. I put her in chp 1 if you didn't catch it. Also McCoy unfortunately has to be a bit older than everyone else so Joanna can be around the same age as Kirk & Spock. Don't worry he can still retain his sexy southerness! Let me know what you think.
Tayla Tracy: Glad you like it so far. Hopefully I won't disappoint :)
~Sierra
I do not own Star Trek. I think Roddenberry won't mind if I borrow his toys for a bit. Though I can't say Joanna ever appeared; so technically her personality is mine ^-^ As well as the whole Algernon crew, which will come out as the story progresses.