it would be amazing to own star trek but im not creative enough for full stories like the new series
Episode 1-15 Shore Leave
Saya was again on the bridge studying and observing. Thankfully with the constant quizzing and assistance from Spock she was managing to retain most of what she learned. He had also been continuing her instruction in fighting forms as well as preparedness. Sometimes she won those matches, often she lost, but always she learned and was more prepared for the next time.
Saya's attention was caught from her reading to seeing a yeoman massaging Kirk's back and suddenly he realized it was not Spock who was massaging his back. Saya wanted to laugh but also wondered why he would think would do such a thing. Kirk dismissed the Yeoman after she reminded him of his need for sleep.
"Doctor McCoy is correct, Captain. After what this ship has been through in the last three months, there is not a crewman aboard who is not in need of rest. Myself excepted, of course." Spock agreed. Saya was pretty sure she didn't really need rest either since though she tried, she really didn't do that much. Kirk took the report in his quarters and left the bridge leaving Spock in charge.
The away team had found a perfect planet for shore leave and Saya was glad to hear that pretty much everyone would get to relax for a bit. Saya walked with Spock as he again went to visit the captain. Kirk asked " , we're beaming down the starboard section first. Which section would you like to go with?"
"Not necessary in my case, Captain. On my planet, to rest is to rest, to cease using energy. To me, it is quite illogical to run up and down on green grass using energy instead of saving it." Spock replied.
Kirk turned to Saya as the intercom whistled and instead replied to it. Uhura was calling about 's report and she opened the channel for him. McCoy asked if Kirk was beaming down and kirk replied no but asked why. "Well, either our scouting probes and detectors are malfunctioning, and all us scouts careless and beauty-intoxicated, or I must report myself unfit for duty." McCoy answered.
At Kirk's request for explanation McCoy continued "On this supposedly uninhabited planet, I just saw a large rabbit Pull a gold watch from his vest and claim that he was late."
Kirk finished "That's pretty good. I got one for you. The rabbit was followed by a little blonde girl, right?" McCoy said it was correct and they disappeared through a hole in a hedge.
Kirk replied "All right, Doctor, I'll take your report under consideration. Captain out." Then closed the com "That's a McCoy pill, with a little mystery sugar-coating. He wants to get me down there. I'm afraid I won't swallow it." He told them but Saya wasn't so sure. McCoy tended to pull legs and joke but this didn't seem a valid thing to joke about or a logical so called pill to use.
Spock brought up what he had come for "Very well, Captain. Something I did come to discuss." At Kirk's request he continued. "I picked this up from Doctor McCoy's log. We have a crewmember aboard who's showing signs of stress and fatigue. Reaction time down nine to twelve percent, associational reading norm minus three." Kirk commented on it being too low a reading and Spock continued.
"He's becoming irritable and quarrelsome, yet he refuses to take rest and rehabilitation. Now, He has that right, but we've found" Kirk interrupted saying a crewman's right ends where the safety of the ship begins and that the man will go a shore on his orders then asked for the crewman's name. "James Kirk. Enjoy yourself, Captain. It's an interesting planet. You'll find it quite pleasant. Very much like your Earth." Spock answered almost smugly.
Saya almost giggled at the shocked look from Kirk and the smug one Spock sprouted. She was sure that it was a good thing that Spock was on their side because with a mind like his, he could achieve almost anything.
As they left Spock turned to her but she spoke before he could. "I don't really have a reaction time or an associational reading whatever that is. I don't do much around here except my reading and essays and watching everything. I don't need shore leave and would likely not find it very relaxing."
"You do have a reaction time on record as well as an associational reading. However you do not need to go ashore. You will take leave for a few days from your essays and studying to relax and do as you please." Spock informed her.
Saya smiled "Well if a certain Vulcan I know wouldn't mind helping me, I would love a chance to use the kitchen and baking supplies… if we have that. I tend to enjoy a multitude of creative pursuits."
Spock nodded "that can be arranged."
On the bridge Spock communicated to Kirk "Scouts have detected no animals, artefacts, or force fields of any kind. Only peace, sunshine, and good air. You'll have no problems." After a while they received specimens to analyze and Spock started working on it.
Once that was finished Spock finished entering all of the data and Saya cleaned up the lab. They finished near the same time and walked in contented silence to the next location. Saya was delighted to find it was the kitchen. Spock entered a code into the console on the wall and Saya started exploring. Saya soon found a cookbook and gleefully looked through the recipes.
Picking a carrot cake recipe since it was something she was somewhat familiar with she propped the book open on the page and washed her hands. Spock watched her intrigued and rolled up his sleeves and washed his hands. Saya started collecting ingredients and placing them on the counter in front of the book. Digging around she found a bowl and put it on the counter as well.
As she turned around to find a whisk or mixer she let out an 'ep' at seeing Spock silently behind her offering the utensil. "I apologize for startling you." He said as Saya took the whisks.
"No worries. Just didn't realize you were helping. Wanna grate the carrots while i chop the pecans?" Spock obliged and Saya quickly got her task done and moved to mixing ingredients in the bowl. Soon she had everything put together, ready to bake and poured it in cake pans.
She then switched to making a frosting for the cake and even used some of the fruits and carrots in the kitchen to color it. Spock held things for her mostly and reached the tall shelves she couldn't reach to get some of the items down. Once she had all the colors of frosting done she had Spock hold the bags as she filled them. Tying each off she set them to the side as she pulled out the cake. Removing it from the pan she let it cool and cleaned up most of her mess.
By the time most of the mess was cleaned the cake was cool. She started by icing one third science blue, one third tactical yellow, and the last third engineering red. Once she finished that she positioned Spock next to her as she drew the outline for their starfleet insignia badge on the cake. As soon as she finished the outline she thanked Spock and filled the insignia on the cake in.
Spock watched as she concentrated on adding all the little details to the cake. Once done she grinned in satisfaction. "I can not find the logic in this." Spock stated.
Saya grinned "it's not really logical. It's a mix of art and food… probably one of the worst ways but still fun." Saya put the cake to the side and cleaned up with the help of Spock. "If I leave it in a rec room or the mess hall do you think it will get eaten?" Saya asked once they were done.
"As long as others know you can eat it." Spock answered. Saya grinned and picked up a knife. Cutting the cake into slices she picked it up and took it to the mess hall. Setting it down on one of the tables in the mess hall she got 2 plates and took a slice for her and one for Spock out of the science colored side. Handing one of the slices to Spock she took a bite of hers.
Spock watched curious as she took a bite with her eyes closed. 'Mmmm' Saya happily ate the cake not noticing Spock's scrutiny. Taking a bite himself he discovered it was quite delectable. Once they finished Saya bounced to put her dish up and Spock commented "You were quite vocal during your consumption of the cake."
Laughing Saya answered "yeah well, it's really good. I don't quite get it really but it's something i do when i really enjoy something. I'm prone to making happy or contented noises. I just usually manage to curb it so others don't notice."
They walked back to the bridge and took up their spots again. Saya quietly commented that there was cake in the mess hall if anyone wanted some. Spock decided that he would assist Saya in baking again the next chance they got. After a while Spock started moving quickly between a few machines and called down to Kirk. "Captain." At Kirk's acknowledge he continued "I'm getting strange readings from the planet surface, Captain. Some sort of power field down there."
Kirk asked him to specify and pinpoint the source. "A highly sophisticated type of energy draining our power and increasing, beginning to affect our communications. Could be coming from beneath the planet's surface. Patterns indicate some sort of industrial activity." Kirk told Spock to keep him posted and Spock continued to read the machines.
Kirk again called up to the ship demanding answers "You're the science officer, . I want some answers. First there was McCoy's Alice in Wonderland where there was supposedly no animal life. And Sulu's gun where there's no refined metal detected. Rodriguez' birds. And then my, well, the two people I saw." Spock asked if they could be hallucinations and Kirk answered "One hallucination flattened me with a clout on the jaw."
"That sounds like a painful reality." Spock replied. "There must be some logical explanation." They started to get interference and Spock asked "Your signal is very weak. Can you turn up your gain?" When Kirk said it was on maximum Spock asked "Captain, shall I beam down an armed party?" Kirk said they were armed and in no real danger and rejected the armed party.
Saya sat thinking about the odd and seemingly random sightings. 'Characters from a book, animals that don't exist, a gun for a gun enthusiast and 2 people for Kirk…' looking up at Spock she commented "when humans get in fantastic surroundings they think of the fantastic, be it their passions or fantasies they know. Thing about me is I don't know what can or can't be. It is possible that they said something and a machine or something picked it up and made what they were talking about or something?
Spock contemplated Saya for a bit before she suddenly added "I know it could be a stupid suggestion. Like I said. I don't really know what is possible or not. I mean we didn't even believe in aliens in my time so…" Saya blushed embarrassed and frustrated. She hated feeling stupid but it seemed to be one thing she could never escape.
"I never indicated the lack of intelligence in the suggestion. I was contemplating it's merritt." Spock stated. He was unsure why she seemed to be bothered but left it. After some time Spock found the possible answer to what was suggested. "Your suggestion may be the correct one. Stay here, I will have to beam down."
Saya nodded and returned to her reading. She worried slightly but figured what would be would be. Saya wondered if they would be able to find somewhere safe to do shore leave as this planet was obviously dangerous. After some time she heard Uhura manage to get through to the planet. Saya listened as well as she could and heard bits and pieces. Thankfully everything seemed fine.
Uhura told Saya to go to the transporter room to meet Spock. Saya waited glad to know that things were fine but curious. "Your conclusion was partially correct ." Spock said as soon as he stepped off the pad. At her puzzled looked he reminded her "You questioned the possibility of a machine making what is spoken of by the away party. You were partially correct."
Saya walked with him to the bridge as he explained that it was a type of amusement park made by another species. It was able to read the thoughts of the people and create their dreams or fantasies. "Seems like they will have fun then." Saya replied with a grin.
"You still do not wish to go?" Spock asked.
"Nope, the things I wish for can't be, so it would be pointless to torture myself with them. Besides I'm quite happy here." Saya grinned at Spock as they stepped off the turbolift and Saya took Uhura's station so she could go on shore leave.
Spock watched Saya for a while thinking. Once their shift was over Spock and Saya ate dinner together and Spock excused himself to his quarters. Saya did her reading and essay then started to paint. She wasn't particularly skilled at it but enjoyed it nonetheless. After quite a few more hours Spock knocked on her door and she softly said 'open'. Spock noticed something off before he saw her with paint smudges and tear trails on her face.
Putting the items he brought with him on her desk he concernedly asked "Are you hurt?" As he examined her.
Sniffiling a few times and wiping the tears with the back of her hand again, smearing more paint on her face she shook her head. With a watery smile she answered "No just choose to do something kinda stupid." She showed Spock her painting. It featured a woman with brown curly hair and warm green eyes in the center surrounded by 5 dogs. Boxers on each side. a small blackish dog and another small brown dog in the front, and a large white wolfish looking dog in the back.
"Decided to paint my mum and our dogs. Should not have done that. I still miss her and them." Saya said as she started cleaning her brushes. Spock took a seat and let Saya talk as she cleaned. "She always tried so hard for us." Saya put her tools away and got out the 3 dog collars she had as well as orange and blue ropes.
Attaching the green leopard print collar on the picture above the white wolfish dog she told Spock "this one is Parenn, she was a great pyrenees we rescued. She was the sweetest dog and was great for our family. We always would joke that we got snow 3 times a year, start of summer, start of winter, and when it actually snowed in winter. She shed a lot but it was fun."
Picking up a neon yellow and black striped collar she attached in the front near the blackish dog. "This one is Princess, she was mine. She was a havanese and was going to go to a really unstable home where she would have wound up in a pound as a puppy. so mum brought her home to me. She was an amazing dog and I loved her dearly."
Attaching a diamond patterned red multicolored collar to the brown dog's area she talked about it. "This one is Fetch. We went to the pound to get my brother a cat… mom wouldn't stop looking at the small dogs part and my brother got mad cause he knew he couldn't get a dog even though he wanted one. We came home with Fetch. He was great, loved to run and we loved him. We had him for a very long time."
Saya had started braiding the orange rope and finished tying it off. Attaching it to the smaller boxer side she started on the blue one as she said "This one is Lady. Mom went into the pet store and fell in love with her. She was the only one we really bought. Every other pet was a rescue of some kind. Later we came across Charisma who needed a loving home, We didn't like his owner, horrible man. Anyways mom took him and we called him Charm. They made me worry less about mum being safe cause they protected her."
Saya had finished attaching the green braided collar to the picture. With a soft smile and a sigh she shrugged "well, what is can not be changed so to keep going is the only option." She carefully mounted the picture in her sleeping area away from easy viewability and sat down across from Spock. "So , everyone will be playing for a while. Would you like to play? Maybe I can teach you my mancala game? I managed to make a board and pieces for it."
Spock had listened as Saya spoke, cataloging everything she had said and wondering just what she would fantasize if she was to go to the planet. "I would be interested in learning this game of yours." He commented as he moved his chair closer to the desk. Saya pulled out a homemade mancala set and put it between them explaining the rules. Spock of course won every game but Saya did decently despite his better calculating.
After a while they went to bed. The next few days passed with them working, playing and waiting for the crew to finish their shore leave. After the time was finally up everyone returned to the ship. "Thank you for listening about my family." Saya quietly said to Spock as Kirk ordered them off to their next adventure.
*END*