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Episode 1-17 The Squire of Gothos
Saya was reading as was normal as she half listened to what went on around her. She enjoyed the comfort and familiarity of her daily pattern. She smiled at the play between the Captain, Bones and Spock, as they forever teased him about his lack of emotion. Suddenly Spock picked up on something and Saya looked up as Kirk ordered a visual on screen.
Spock returned to his station and Saya watched him and the instruments he was reading. She was learning what they meant but still had trouble remembering the elements and their information. Kirk ordered them to notify starfleet and take readings as they passed. Kirk called out for Sulu and Saya turned around in time to see Kirk disappear. " ?" She said as she tapped his arm.
Spock felt the puzzlement and concern and turned quickly to see both men gone. "Emergency! Full reverse power!" He ordered as he quickly took command and preventative actions. After quite some time they finished a second search of the planet but found nothing. McCoy and DeSalle were itching to go to the planet to find them but Spock wanted readings first to make sure of their safety.
As they talked Uhura and Saya noticed something coming up on her monitor. Uhura called Spock over who read "Greetings and felicitations. Hmm. Send this, Lieutenant. USS Enterprise to signaler on planet surface. Identify self." Uhura did as asked and a reply came up. "Hip hip hoorah? And I believe it's pronounced tally ho."
Spock decided to send down a landing party to find them and Scotty immediately requested permission to go. "No, . Neither you nor I can be spared here. , equip the landing party with full communications, armament, and life-support gear. , your geophysical knowledge may be crucial down there. Doctor McCoy will accompany. If those peculiar signals are coming from Captain Kirk or Lieutenant Sulu, their rationality is in question. Dismissed."
Saya walked with Spock as he went to give final instructions in the transporter room. Saya was slightly amazed that though it had been months people still didn't stop her from following Spock around like a puppy. She was glad for it actually because it kept her busy and she learned a lot. Just getting to be near Spock was an added bonus that she didn't want to admit to though.
Back on the bridge it had been quite a while and the landing party hadn't checked in. they had finally managed to find one potential area where both parties would have any chance of survival. Spock instructed any possible life form be beamed up immediately.
They managed to lock onto something and Spock immediately went to the transporter room. Saya of course followed and saw the 5 missing people back and safe. She smiled at Kirk's automatic command as he requested "Everyone to stations. Report, . How were our scanners able to penetrate that radiation field?"
Spock informed him they just beamed up all life forms in a given area and McCoy said "Which means Trelane is not a life form as we know it, or he'd be beaming through now." Saya didn't understand but shrugged it off and just followed as they prepared to warp away.
As soon as they got to the bridge everyone jumped to return to their stations. McCoy commented "I'm quaking, but I don't know if it's from laughter or terror." When Uhura asked him what was down there McCoy tried to answer but couldn't come up with something definite and quit trying.
Saya glanced around and saw a man in an old flouncy style outfit. "Ummm pretty sure he doesn't belong." She said quietly and the others looked to find Trelane. The man asked "Where are all your weapons, Captain? Don't you display your weapons?" And when Kirk said his name Trelane added "Don't fret, Captain. I'm only a bit upset with you, but this you mentioned, the one responsible for that unseemly, impudent act of taking you from me, which is he?"
Saya didn't like how Trelane asked about Spock but Spock simply said he was himself. "Surely not an officer. He isn't quite human, is he?" Trelane asked and Spock informed him that his father was from Vulcan. "And are its natives predatory?"
"Not generally. But there have been exceptions." Spock answered and Saya felt the almost threat in that statement. Trelane asked if Kirk would see to Spock's punishment and Kirk said he would be recommended instead. Trelane whined that he didn't like Spock and Kirk demanded Trelane get off his ship.
Trelane said they were going back with him and Kirk said they weren't but then Trelane said "Nonsense. I have an absolutely enchanting sojourn on Gothos planned for all of you, and you shan't spoil it for me. Anyway, the decor of my drawing room is much more appropriate" with a flick of his hand they were in a drawing room and he finished "And tasteful. Don't you agree?"
Saya could see the others were getting offended by the blatant insulting and just watched listening as Trelane continued "Yes, of course. I forget that I shouldn't frighten you too much. But I warn you, you can't provoke me again. Come, everyone. Let's forget your bad manners. Let's be full of merry talk and sallies of wit. We have victuals to delight the palate and brave company to delight the mind. Come, Doctor, do partake. Ah, you've been quite derelict in your social duties, Captain. You haven't introduced me to the charming contingent of your crew."
As he said that he eyed Uhura and Saya. Saya felt both upset and relieved that his eyes fell on Uhura more. Relief because it wasn't her but upset because of the degrading way he looked at her friend. Kirk introduced him and Trelane said "Retired. But if you prefer, you may address me as the lonely Squire of Gothos, dear ladies." Kirk introduced and Trelane took her hand and kissed it saying "Ah a Nubian prize. Taken on one of your raids of conquest, no doubt, Captain."
Kirk responded with a sarcastic no doubt and Trelane continued "She has the melting eyes of the queen of Sheba. The same lovely colouring. And this. Is this the face that launched a thousand ships and burnt the topless towers of Ilium? Fair Helen, make me immortal with a kiss."
Saya didn't like him looking at her at all and simply replied darkly "only if it's a kiss of death to send you to an immortal hell." Trelane didn't like her reply at all and was about to comment when Kirk introduced her as before distracting him to a rather threatening looking .
Trelane looked him over and said "You do realise, don't you, that it's in deference to the Captain that I brought you here?" At Spock's affirmative Trelane lost his smile and said "I don't know if I like your tone. It's most challenging. That's what you're doing, challenging me?"
Spock replied "I object to you. I object to intellect without discipline. I object to power without constructive purpose." Spock seemed to do his eye roll without actually rolling his eyes and Trelane just jumped to his next fancy.
"Oh, , you do have one saving grace after all. You're ill-mannered. The human half of you, no doubt." Coming over and taking Saya's hand he said "Ah, come, my little wood nymph. Won't you dance with your swain?" Saya found she was physically incapable of refusing. He turned to Uhura and requested "Give us some sprightly music, my dear girl." Uhura said she didn't know how to play it and Trelane said of course she did and somehow Uhura managed to play a beautiful tune for them to dance to.
As their eyes met Uhura gave Saya an apologetic look as Saya gave a resigned one. Though she was forced to dance unwillingly she simply kept her eyes trained on either other members of the crew or objects on the wall. Most of them were clustered talking quietly. Trelane stopped them and commented "Ah, my dear, don't we make a graceful pair? Except for one small detail. That dress hardly matches this charming scene."
Saya usually enjoyed dressing up and wearing different outfits but this time she was immensely angry as it was against her will. "Ah, yes, that's more what we want. The dashing warrior and his elegant lady." Trelane said and Saya had to bite her tongue to keep the retort from spilling out. She was determined to say nothing so she wouldn't get the others in trouble. She had seen the look Kirk had given her at the comment she made earlier and was unwilling to repeat the mistake.
Trelane started dancing again with Saya and it was all she could do to keep from trying her best to slug him, physically or verbally. Suddenly Kirk spoke loud enough for everyone to hear. "Don't be too upset by what you see, gentlemen. After all, his actions are those of an immature, unbalanced mind." Trelane stopped dancing to Sayas relief and told Kirk that he would dispense of him.
"I just started. Yes. I want you to leave my crewmen alone. I want you to leave my crew women alone too." Kirk turned to Saya and almost jealously said " You're not to dance with him. I don't like it." As he moved her away. He then removed one of her gloves and said "I don't want you accepting his gifts, either." Saya couldn't really say anything without revealing that she had actually drawn blood biting her tongue so instead she simply removed the other glove and the hair accessories and threw them on the table.
Trelane accused Kirk of being jealous and Kirk angrily said "I don't care what you believe, just keep your hands off her! I've had enough of your insulting attentions to her." He then slapped Trelane and challenged him to a duel. Trelane got a box from above the fireplace and put it on the piano. Saya took the chance to move near Spock and stand in his shadow. She wanted to get out of the horrid dress but didn't have a way to get her uniform back.
Spock moved Saya further back and out of the way protectively standing in front of her as McCoy guided Uhura beside Saya and behind himself. Saya didn't like what was happening but figured the captain knew what he was doing. It also helped to have those most important to her nearby.
Trelane demanded the first shot since it was his game and even went so far as to threaten Spock. Saya on reflex gently grabbed Spock's arm and he felt her boiling rage. He was intrigued that she was angry rather than scared but didn't have time to dwell on it as the captain had agreed. Trelane took aim but at the last minute shot at the ceiling. Kirk in turn took aim and shot at the mirror.
As it broke everything started acting up and Saya saw the workings of a machine behind it. Trelane seemed to almost throw a tantrum and vanished. As soon as they beamed up Saya realized she was still holding onto Spock. "Sorry." She muttered as she let go. She was thankful that she had learned to walk in heels as she quickly returned to the bridge with the others.
As they warped away Saya asked Kirk if she could change as Spock was busy calculating. "Yes, I think you might. Turn in your glass slippers. The ball is over." Kirk answered with a smile.
"Thank goodness. I'm not the princess type and that 'gentleman' was a clod." Saya retorted and as soon as she did Kirk saw the blood in her mouth. As he asked what happened Spock paid closer attention without being distracted from what he was doing. "Bit my tongue so as to not cause trouble. Took more force than anticipated since the subject was less appealing than anticipated." Kirk smiled and told her to let McCoy fix it then change.
"Missy, biting your tongue is an expression, not something you should actually do." Saya grinned and told him that she just was trying to be good for once. He quickly fixed it for her and she walked to the turbolift. unknown to her Spock watched out of the corner of his eye as she left. Quickly getting out of the getup she stored it away to do something with later.
Returning to the bridge she came in just as the ship started to tilt and saw the planet they had just left on the view screen. Spock confirmed it and they started a game of cat and mouse with it. Kirk finally had enough and decided to beam down "I am going to see our playful and whatever it takes to make him give up our ship. Stand by communications. . If you don't receive a message from me within the hour, leave the vicinity at once. No turning back."
Saya took her seat and just watched everything. It seemed Trelane was not willing to let them escape. Spock was clearly worried as the clock ticked off and they got closer to that hour being up. Saya could hear the relief in Spock's voice as Kirk called in.
As they got to Beta 6 Spock asked how to classify Trelane. Kirk told him "Then a small boy, and a very naughty one at that." At Spock's comment about it making a strange entry in the library banks Kirk added "Then he was a very strange small boy. One the other hand, he was probably doing things comparable to the same mischievous pranks you played when you were a boy."
"Mischievous pranks, Captain?" Spock asked and Kirk explained "Yes. Dipping little girls' curls in inkwells. Stealing apples from the neighbours' trees. Tying cans on" At the look of horrified incredulity on Spock's face Kirk stopped and said "Forgive me, . I should have known better."
"I shall be delighted, Captain." Spock said as he returned to his station after one last raised eyebrow at Kirk's list of pranks. Saya wondered what kind of trouble Spock might have gotten into as a kid but knew better than to ask. As they went to dinner after their shift that day Saya asked "Could i get my hands on some clothing dye?"
When Spock asked why Saya explained she wanted to dye and do a little modification on the dress that she had gotten. Spock told her he would assist. That evening an hour before bed he brought her to the clothier who helped her turn the dress a teal color and the heels to match. Saya happily returned to her room and Spock said a simple good night and Saya went to sleep for the night. Spock meditated and did his usual check on Saya before going to sleep himself.
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