Fencing
by Starsinger
This one was mulled over and inspired by the fact that a certain Kiwi actor was sword-wielding in the Lord of the Rings. You should know who I'm talking about. Don't own them.
The space had been cleared out for the traditional fencing match. Both fencers wore the traditional fencing gear that included the head mask. The only thing for certain was that one was Sulu. It was a slow dance as both fencers circled and parried. Each movement a sophisticated set of orchestration that only those who truly knew fencing could appreciate.
"Who's his opponent," Uhura asked. "Chekov?"
Spock said, "No, Chekov is over there." He pointed to the edge of the crowd. Besides, Sulu's opponent was too big to be Chekov. In fact his size suggested one of three people not present: Kirk, McCoy, or Hendorff. Of those listed only Kirk was known to have fenced with Sulu, yet Sulu's opponent displayed more skill than the Captain displayed.
The match continued as someone loudly protested, "I still say it's the Captain!" Several people chuckled as more betting continued.
Moments before the match ended Captain Kirk stepped through the rec room doors, startling the audience by saying hello to Uhura. Uhura stared at him, "If that's not you, then who is it?"
Kirk grinned at her, "You don't know? He's been fencing since he was old enough to pick up a sword. His dad insisted that it was a gentlemanly art and that he should learn it."
"Wait, you know who that is?" Carol demanded. The match came to an end as Sulu's opponent won. Kirk grinned as he walked up to the pair.
"Nice job, Sulu. Hey, Bones, thanks for taking my spot," Kirk said as Sulu's opponent removed his mask. Everyone gasped as the Doctor's face was revealed.
"No problem, Jim. Thanks for the workout, Hikaru. I'll admit I'm out of practice," they shook hands and Sulu turned and walked away.
Uhura swore she could hear Sulu muttering, "Out of practice my ass."
It was so quiet a pin could be heard if somebody dropped one, Bones finally broke it, "So, anybody care for a drink?"