Naruto: Infinity Divide
The Flying Dutchman
Blanket disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or Star Trek
AUTHOR'S NOTE:
About the whole wormhole plot last chapter: I got the idea from the old Disney Movie "The Black Hole." I just like the idea of the massive force of nature being faced down by a (comparatively) insignificant ship. Here is the next chapter. Enjoy!
Port = Left
Starboard = Right
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Last time:
The main screen showed a tiny ship floating dead in space as the wormhole imploded behind it. There was a blinding flash of light and space returned to normal except for the cruiser sized vessel that had been ejected from the storm. Mei took the command chair and said, "Captain to the Bridge!"
Shizuka said, "Condition yellow; shields up! That vessel may be hostile!"
Mei said, "Magnify the ship on screen. Get me an identification on that hull type. Communications, open hailing frequencies!"
"Commander, I recognize that hull type." said Shizuka. "It's an NX type hull. They were around before the United Federation of Planets was formed."
"NX type…?" asked Commander Beam.
"They were the first Terran ships to reach Warp Factor 5. My dad has a model of one back home on Earth." explained the Security Chief.
"Identification confirmed." said Naruto. "United Earth Starfleet NX Light Cruiser Class. They were in service during the 2150s. It appears to be powered but is adrift."
"That ship is over one hundred years old…" said Commander Terumi. "Start scanning that antique for life forms…"
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Chapter 27
Stardate 2273.032, Kappa Triumvirate System
"Ship's Log, Stardate 2273.032: Commander Mei Terumi reporting. NCC-1802 U.S.S. Darwin is observing an ancient ship of the NX class on our long-range special sensors. We haven't detected any life forms aboard but at this range that is to be expected. The ship does have power but is adrift as if crippled. The ship also shows some signs of battle damage. We have hailed her repeatedly and have received no reply. The question is whether there is anyone aboard and if so whether they are unable or unwilling to reply…"
Captain James came onto the Bridge and took his command chair. "Give me an update Commander Terumi." He looked at the magnified view of the NX Light Cruiser on the screen as Mei explained the situation to him. He muttered, "I leave the Bridge for ten minutes and the whole situation changes."
"I've identified the vessel." said Naruto from Special Sensor station number three. "The hull markings identify the ship as NX-03 U.S.S. Challenger of the United Earth Starfleet. It was lost on March 10, 2156. History records Challenger was destroyed in the Battle of Andoria during the early part of the Earth-Romulan War. Captain Roy Dunsel activated the ship's self-destruct and rammed the Romulan Warbird Dhivael to prevent it from attacking planet Andor and taking control of the Challenger through telecapture*① technology. All hands were lost."
Naruto paused and added, "An attempted ramming would explain the overlapping warp fields as well as the possibility of a wormhole being generated. The Romulan Warbird Dhivael imploding in the wormhole would account for the explosion over Andor and the assumed loss of both vessels at the time as well as the ion storms all over Andor during the following weeks."
Captain James said, "Ahead warp factor two. Let's see if there are life signs aboard." He turned to Naruto and said, "Cadet, how many crew did the NX type cruiser have?"
"The Challenger was listed as having a complement of 83 Officers and crew when she was lost sir." answered the blonde Vulcan.
"We are picking up life signs Captain James." said Chief Science Officer Beam. "It appears that their life support is at minimum levels with low oxygen levels and low temperatures. The crew is most likely unconscious."
"That would explain why they never answered our hails….as well as a few other things." commented Mei Terumi. 'Like why they are dead in the water.' "Are the shields up? We could beam over and restore their life support."
Naruto said, "The Challenger is not equipped with deflector shields. It is equipped with polarized hull plating*② which would offer no resistance to transporters."
"That makes matters easier." replied Mei with a smile.
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Transporter room, U.S.S. Darwin
In the transporter room Mei was discussing things with her party. "Remember we are treating this as a first contact situation." said Commander Terumi to her Away Team. "We may frighten them because of our advanced technology so our goal is to restore their life support and treat their injuries. That's one of the reasons you are here with us Cadet Yamanaka*③. You are our acting counselor so if they start getting panicked give me the heads up." Mei turned to the rest of her team. "Doctor Walker, as soon as we get aboard, I want you and your two Cadets to start reviving the crew of the Challenger."
Jonathan Walker nodded and said, "I have full confidence in Doctor Wilson and Doctor Hammond. We can take care of it."
"Alright Doctor." said Mei with a smile. "Sassaav, I trust you and Cadets Simmons and Kloene can take care of getting the life support back online."
The big Andorian nodded and said, "I'm sure we'll have no problems hacking into the Challenger's systems. I'm more concerned about this telecapture program but that's why we have Simmons with us."
Lt. Nadeshiko concealed her type one phaser in her coat. "Hopefully my presence won't be necessary." said Shizuka. "They are on our side after all…even if they don't know it." She checked her portable light and added, "Ready to go."
Commander Terumi nodded to Shizuka and turned to their Transporter Chief. She smiled and said, "Energize."
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Bridge, U.S.S. Challenger
The first thing Commander Terumi's Away Team noticed was it was cold and dim. They were glad they'd worn their jackets and brought the lights. "It's 2 degrees Celsius. The air is thin but breathable." said Shizuka as she read her tricorder. She saw the bridge crew of the Challenger spread out in the floor of the bridge and said, "Looks like they passed out at their posts."
Mei said "It looks like all we've got is emergency lighting as well. Sassaav, take your boys to engineering and bring this ship back online."
Sassaav smirked and said, "Come on 'boys.' We have work to do." Looking at his tablet he brought up the ship's plans and they started making their way aft towards Engineering…
Mei looked at a man who wore Captain's bars. He was lying on his back in front of the command chair. She looked at her tricorder records and said, "I believe this is Captain Roy Dunsel. Wake him up first."
Doctor Gregory Hammond got out his tricorder and did a quick diagnostic of Captain Dunsel before he pulled out two vials and put them in his hypospray. He quickly injected the contents into the Captain's neck and said, "Tri-ox Compound and a mild stimulant. He should be coming around in about thirty seconds."
Captain Dunsel blinked a few times and saw Mei standing above him. Thinking he was dreaming or dead he blurted out, "Well hello there beautiful."
Mei smiled and said, "Captain Roy Dunsel of the U.S.S. Challenger I presume?" He nodded and she said, "Welcome back to the world of the conscious. I'm Commander Mei Terumi of the U.S.S. Darwin. My people are trying to bring your regular life support back online so everyone will wake up and can be treated."
Dunsel suddenly became alert and said, "The Romulans!" He was still dizzy but tried to get up.
Doctor Hammond leaned over him and said, "Stay still Captain, you still have a touch of vertigo. I'm Doctor Hammond. The Romulan ship was destroyed and Andor is safe. Just relax. There is a lot you need to know."
Seeing the slightly panicked look on Dunsel's face Ino said. "Let's get you in your command chair sir. You are going to be disoriented for a bit."
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Engineering
Cadet Daniel Simmons had his datapad out and was merrily hacking into the Challenger's systems. "I've removed the last of the Romulan telecapture programming Chief Sassaav. It's crude but effective given its vintage. The ship's controls should respond as designed now."
Sassaav went over to a control panel and saw the life support systems were shut down to emergency levels. He threw a few switches, and the lighting came on as well as the heat and air circulation systems. "That's better." said the Andorian.
Kloene said, "I just got the impulse engines online but the warp engines are going to take a little more work. Their dilithium crystals are burnt out. That must have been what caused their warp field to collapse."
"Hopefully the U.S.S. Vestal has dilithium on board. We don't have any to spare on the Darwin." said Daniel.
One of the Challenger's Engineers woke up with a groan and said groggily, "What the hell is an Andorian doing on my ship?" as he looked at Sassaav.
Sassaav growled and said, "I'm getting your ship back online. We found the Challenger adrift with minimum life support active."
That was when they all started waking up. "What kind of a uniform is that?" asked another Engineering Officer. "An Orion and an Andorian…? You don't belong on the Challenger!" He cracked his knuckles, "This is a security breach!"
Kloene said, "Whoa there big guy, where not here to figh-" That was when the green skinned Cadet got punched in the jaw and hit the deck hard. Kloene got back up and said, "Okay…on the other hand; let me introduce you to my fists you bastard!"
Pandemonium ensured as the three Engineers from the Darwin fought hand to hand with the awakening members of the Engineering crew of the Challenger…
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Bridge
Mei saw Ino's body language change slightly. "What is wrong Yamanaka?"
Ino's eyes widened as she sensed the slugfest back in engineering. "A fight has broken out aft!"
Dunsel and the Bridge crew of the Challenger had awakened and naturally were a bit disoriented, but Captain Dunsel was suspicious, "How do you know that, Miss Yamanaka?"
Ino cringed. "I'm a Betazoid; we are empathic. We need to stop the fight before someone is hurt seriously. I promise you I'm telling the truth."
Dunsel said, "I'll order my men to stand down Commander Terumi, you do the same with yours." Dunsel sat in his command chair and flipped the public announcement system on…only to find it was still inactive. "Shit!" he yelled.
Shizuka said, "With your permission Captain Dunsel; I'll deal with this discipline issue."
Roy Dunsel considered himself a good judge of character and something told him not to mess with this young Vulcan woman. He said, "Permission granted." He turned to his Tactical Officer Lieutenant Rubin and said, "Escort her back to Engineering and get our men to stand down."
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Engineering
Shizuka stepped into Engineering and roared, "All of you stand down NOW! THAT IS AN ORDER FROM CAPTAIN DUNSEL, NOT A REQUEST! That's when one of the Challenger's crew said "Shut up bitch! We'll fight if we want to!" He took a swing at Shizuka who caught his punch and promptly backhanded him across the deck.
"Oh crap!" said Sassaav. "Nadeshiko is pissed!"
Kloene and Simmons looked at their normally fearless Chief Engineer and Simmons asked, "Should we be afraid sir?" Sassaav nodded in fear and Kloene and Simmons watched as Shizuka started batting men twice her size around like flies.
"God damn!" whispered Simmons as he watched a huge man go completely airborne from a brutal mid-kick courtesy of the angry Security Chief.
'I haven't seen anything like this since Samui and Naruto went at it.' thought Kloene as Shizuka sent another hapless man flying. 'At least she kicked that guy that punched me in the face earlier.'
Shizuka soon finished knocking out the last troublemaker and she pointed to the three men from the Darwin. "Do you three need some discipline too?" she asked in a hostile tone.
"NO MA'AM!" squeaked the three (already battered) men as one.
Shizuka reeled in her temper and Lieutenant Rubin was gaping in awe. He wasn't sure if he was love-struck or terror-struck with the black-haired Vulcan beauty. Shizuka straightened up her uniform and flipped open her communicator. "Lieutenant Nadeshiko to Commander Terumi. The situation has been dealt with."
Mei's voice was filled with mirth, and she asked over the communicator, "I do hope no one died Lieutenant. Do you need medical assistance Shizuka?"
"No, but they do." said Shizuka. "I have eleven injured, eight are unconscious. They could probably use a checkup."
….
Bridge
Ino was on the Bridge cringing at the sheer amount of rage that Shizuka channeled when fighting. It frightened the young Betazoid. Mei smiled at the Cadet and said, "Shizuka is quite a wrecking machine under that stern and orderly exterior Counselor Yamanaka. I'm sure our good Doctors will have everyone patched up in no time at all."
Captain Dunsel was less than thrilled that a lone Vulcan Security Chief had kicked the asses of his entire engineering staff. On the other hand, she had dealt with the discipline issue as promised. He turned to Mei and said, "Is Lieutenant Nadeshiko always so aggressive? I mean, she's a Vulcan and they don't have emotions…"
Commander Terumi said with her usual smile, "Actually Vulcans do have emotions; they just suppress them. You should see Nadeshiko when she's angry. I would sooner jump out an airlock than take her on. Fortunately, she's a very loyal and disciplined officer."
…Over the next few hours, the crew of the U.S.S. Challenger was brought around and coordinated with the crew of the Darwin that was at station keeping nearby.
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Sick Bay
"Ouch." said Chief Engineer Collins of the Challenger. "I feel like I got hit by a runaway shuttle."
Doctor Walker said, "Feel fortunate that she didn't do more than kick you once. You must be quite a sturdy fellow to just have been knocked out rather than ending up with broken ribs or worse."
Chief Collins said, "I'm a boxer but I don't know what that Vulcan girl is." Walker just chuckled.
Cadets Shelly Wilson and Gregory Hammond had their hands full with other victims of Shizuka's.
The Challenger's Doctor was also busy. His name was Devon Wilson and Shelly kept glancing at him. When she woke him up, he mistook her for his wife Connie Wilson (who was, of course, long dead by then). It had been a very awkward for her but Shelly knew exactly who he was…her Great-Great Grandfather who 'died' in the Romulan War. He had no idea of course and had been terribly embarrassed for mistaking a colleague for his sassy wife back on Earth. Shelly couldn't say anything for the moment as the crew of the U.S.S. Challenger was kept in the dark about the time travel until Captain Dunsel was fully informed.
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Captain James' Ready Room, U.S.S. Darwin
Once the crew of the Challenger was all wide awake and all accounted for, Captain Francis James was in his Ready Room with his colleague Captain Roy Dunsel after giving him the grand tour of the U.S.S. Darwin. After that the two Captains sat down together over a glass of Andorian Ale. Captain Dunsel said, "The Darwin in a hell of a fine ship Captain James. I can't get over the fact that a century has passed since the Romulan War. I really thought that we would defeat them for good but here we are one hundred seventeen years later with them still out there. I'm completely baffled."
James nodded. "You have to realize that my people are astounded as well. You went down as heroes over Andor. I looked up your record and you were posthumously awarded the United Earth Starfleet Medal of Honor. The U.S.S. Challenger's sacrifice helped cement the Andorians to the Coalition of Planets against the Romulans. Only a few years later we became the United Federation of Planets."
"It is unbelievable." said Dunsel. "I have to wonder how my crew is going to take it. Our families, our friends; everything we knew is gone."
The Captain of the Darwin nodded and said, "I can't comprehend what you and your crew will go through emotionally, but one thing is certain; you all probably have family out there that remember you. One of our Cadets is the Great-Great Granddaughter of your ship's Doctor Devon Wilson."
Roy gasped, "Then your Doctor Shelly Wilson is-?"
"Yes, the poor girl is about to explode." said Captain James. "Apparently Doctor Devon Wilson was her inspiration to become a Starfleet Doctor herself. She's meeting her hero and is a bit overwhelmed right now."
"I need to tell my crew exactly what's going on." said Dunsel. "As soon as they all are back on their feet, I'm going to have to knock them all down again."
"My people will help ease your transition as much as we can." said Captain James. "It will be another day before the U.S.S. Vestal arrives and we can both get underway again. The Vestal reports she has the dilthium you need."
….
"Personal Log of Naruto M'Fau, Stardate 2273.034. The repair ship U.S.S Vestal replaced our damaged thruster unit as well as restoring the U.S.S. Challenger's warp drive. I do not envy the crew of the Challenger being displaced in time. Losing everything you knew would be a very difficult transition to make for anyone. We have been ordered to escort the Challenger to Starbase 10. They have been officially inducted into the United Federation of Planet's Starfleet although it would be illogical for the Challenger to be anything but a museum ship. However, the officers and crew are experienced spacefarers and with the correct training they will be an asset to Starfleet."
"My friend Shelly Wilson is spending time with her Grandfather aboard the Challenger. It seems that they have bonded quickly and have similar interests outside the medical field. She has brought a great deal of genealogy for her Grandfather and she explained to me that Doctor Devon Wilson was the first of a long line of Doctors in her family…"
"My mate and I are experiencing problems. It seems T'Lyra has taken matters into her own hands and promised that I would take care of Lieutenant Shizuka Nadeshiko should the latter enter Pon Farr and it becomes a life threatening situation. While I understand T'Lyra's logic in the matter it somehow hurts me inside. My emotions are not as tightly controlled being a hybrid and right now they are roiling beneath the surface. I cannot decide if I am angry, sad or a bit of both. It is times like these that I wish I was back on Vulcan where I could practice my Kareel-ifla and V'Shan with my Father. Afterwards I always feel focused. Perhaps I should join in the sparring in the ship's gymnasium this afternoon…"
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Gymnasium, U.S.S. Darwin
Naruto was sparring with Samui, and the pair of blondes was really going at it. They'd been going for twenty minutes straight and neither of them had given a centimeter. Samui charged and Naruto went aerial. He flipped over Samui who threw a thunderous punch at him. The Vulcan tried to kick her in the back, but Samui spun around and blocked him with a forearm. She then hit Naruto with an uppercut in the chin only to find that he used the momentum of her punch against her in the form of a scissor kick which knocked her back. Samui went flying but stayed in the matted area.
The blonde Vulcan charged after her in a Kareel-ifla stance and she barely avoided his offensive strike. Samui raced in to strike with a four-punch combo that looked like blurs to most of the spectators. She frowned as Naruto deftly blocked and countered with an open palm that hit her solar plexus and knocked the wind out of her. Samui went to get back up but was coughing. She said, "This (cough) match is yours (cough) Naruto." He helped her up and the tired pair left the sparring ring looking a bit rough and drained amidst a great deal of clapping and cheering.
Doctor Greg Hammond shook his head at the pair and said, "You two just can't help yourselves, can you?" He pulled out his medical scanner and looked them both over. Greg said to Samui, "I'll fix you up in sick bay after the other spars Samui. You just have bumps and bruises."
He turned to Naruto and said, "I'm checking you over later as well but by the time the spars are done, you'll be healed anyway so just sit and relax."
Samui turned to Naruto and said, "Your focus is off today. You may have won but…"
Naruto's blue eyes crackled with chakra, and he said, "I am experiencing some turmoil in my life right now. It will pass given time." 'She is very perceptive.'
The Augment girl nodded and said, "If you need any help just ask."
…
"Personal Log of Doctor Shelly Wilson, Stardate 2273.036. We've made a mistake. Though we inoculated the crew of the U.S.S. Challenger against modern diseases we did not do the same for the crew of the U.S.S. Darwin and much of the crew is down with an extinct form of influenza that was still common in the 22nd Century. Needless to say, we have quickly formulated an inoculation for it, but two thirds of the crew is very sick and other than keeping people hydrated there isn't much we can do. I have been very fortunate that I do not have the disease and currently I am acting chief medical officer."
"Doctor Walker said there is a silver lining though. While the Darwin is more or less quarantined the fact we have this disease means Starbase 10 and other areas of the Federation can inoculate themselves in advance so they will not suffer as we have. I've already contacted the ship's Doctor on U.S.S. Vestal and their crew is being inoculated as well. Still, it is hard as a member of the medical staff not to feel responsible for this mess. I have learned a valuable lesson about quarantine procedures the hard way…"
"On the positive side I have been able to spend time with my Grandfather Devon Wilson. It amazes me what he can accomplish with such primitive medical equipment. Even more intriguing is the fact that he also specializes in Neurosurgery as I do. The two of us work well together and I am very proud to be his grandchild. He naturally is distraught over the loss of family but is thrilled that so many of the family followed his footsteps into the medical field and into space. His youngest son, my Great Uncle Phillip, is still alive and I hope to be there when the two are reunited. It should be a joyous occasion…"
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Bridge, U.S.S. Darwin
Security Chief Shizuka Nadeshiko was sitting in the Command chair on the bridge. Being of Vulcan descent she was immune to the odd influenza that infected the human members of the crew. 'Almost everyone is sick and we are running on a skeleton crew.' she thought morosely. 'I've been through much worse though. At least no one's life is in danger.'
Rafi was at the helm again and Samui was at the navigator's station on the bridge. Her Augment immune system meant she hadn't been sick a day of her life. Naruto was at the sciences station and seemed very listless. Shizuka thought he was sick as well, but he claimed that he was not and could fulfill his duties. Everyone seemed to have a black cloud hovering above their heads.
Naruto sat at his station thinking about T'Lyra. He was upset with her, but Kaguya had come to him in his dreams last night and had some very interesting things to say…
Flashback…
Naruto was sitting on the steps leading up to the dais in the stone tower his 'Grandmother' Kaguya lived in. Kaguya came down the stairs and sat beside Naruto. "I was not expecting a visit from you Naruto. Your power is growing to have reached out to me in your dreams like this. Well done." She looked into his sad blue eyes and said, "You are troubled my Grandson. Tell me what is wrong."
The blonde sighed. "Perhaps it would be good to discuss this matter with someone." He paused a moment and said, "My mate volunteered me to mate with another female should the situation become dire. I feel as if our intimacy doesn't mean as much to her as it does to me. I do not know what to do."
Kagaya looked puzzled and said, "It is in our best interests for you to have multiple wives to repopulate the Shinobi. I fail to see how this is a problem. Is this other woman weak or something?"
"Actually, she's quite strong." said Naruto. "If she followed the precepts of logic, she would make a fine wife."
The horned woman chuckled. "Logic is something I fail to understand but it will give our newest generation an edge. You need strong wives to bear your children Naruto…Don't tell me that in Vulcan society it is forbidden to have a harem."
Naruto raised an eyebrow and said, "Harems aren't forbidden and some religious sects practiced it regularly up until the time of enlightenment…they are just considered rare and unconventional these days. It just baffles me that T'Lyra is willing to share no matter how logical her reasoning."
"Have you spoken to her about it?" asked Kaguya.
The blonde Vulcan shook his head. "We have not discussed it at length. I find the subject most uncomfortable to bring up."
Kaguya chuckled, "In other words your emotions are interfering with your logic. Remember that the Shinobi were a very passionate warrior race, and you have that within you."
"Unfortunately, that is also true of the Vulcan race." said Naruto. "We were a savage warrior race that was ruled by our emotions. It nearly destroyed us as it did the Shinobi. We were fortunate to become enlightened and embraced the ways of logic."
"Well, regardless you need to discuss this matter with your mate my Grandson." said Kaguya sagely.
"I will do that Grandmother. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with me…"
Flashback end…
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Naruto thought, 'A harem…It is a difficult concept to embrace.'
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Bridge, U.S.S. Darwin
"Ship's Log, Stardate 2273.037: Lieutenant Shizuka Nadeshiko reporting. NCC-1802 U.S.S. Darwin is cruising at Warp Factor Two towards Starbase 10. With no way to go back the crew of the NX-03 U.S.S. Challenger has bravely decided to push forward. We are three days from Starbase 10 and as I understand it many dignitaries will be there to roll out the red carpet. The crew of the Darwin is starting to return to duty much to my personal relief. The cadets have done an outstanding job in the absence of their superiors and what they lack in experience they've made up for in enthusiasm and sheer skill. In particular, Cadet Rafi's skill at the helm is far above and beyond what could ever be expected of a new Cadet…"
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Shizuka Nadeshiko's Quarters
Shizuka was in her quarters relaxing after a double shift. She had just finished her shower and was sitting back with some Saurian Brandy when a transmission came in specifically for her. She saw it wasn't from Starfleet. At first, she was concerned there was a family emergency on Earth but as it turned out the message was from Planet Vulcan. It required a retina scan which shocked her a bit but soon it the file downloaded and Shizuka Nadeshiko was able to view it in Golic Vulcan or Standard:
….
To: Lieutenant Shizuka Nadeshiko of the United Federation of Planets' Starfleet
From: The Vulcan Center for Citizen's Affairs
Re: Results of DNA Testing
*The following data was discovered from the DNA of the displaced Vulcan Citizen Shizuka Nadeshiko:
Actual name: S'lara-yon T'olara'es
Father's Name: Heya-vik T'olara'es (Confirmed deceased)
Mother's Name: Shen a'Tha T'olara'es (Confirmed deceased)
Closest living relatives: Ha nauk T'olara'es (Aunt), Fal+tor T'olara'es (Uncle), T'sai lirpa T'olara'es (Cousin)
*Reason for displacement: Citizen S'lara-yon T'olara'es was displaced because her records of birth from Starfleet were never forwarded to the Vulcan Government. She was assumed to have died with her parents before birth. This information has been corrected and all rights as a Vulcan Citizen are hereby extended to S'lara-yon T'olara'es.
*All data is considered private to the receiver of this information. If the receiver wishes for the Vulcan Center for Citizen's Affairs to arrange a meeting between S'lara-yon T'olara'es and the T'olara'es Clan, then please contact at the return address at the end of this message…
…
Shizuka wasn't sure whether to be excited or face palm. "I can't even pronounce my own name!" she fretted. "On the other hand, I do have living relatives. I at least have a cousin, Aunt and Uncle. I wonder if T'Lyra would be willing to tell me how to translate my name" Making a decision, Shizuka decided to call T'Lyra after checking the younger woman's duty schedule. 'It looks like she just got off duty like I did an hour ago. I'll call her and see if she's available.' After receiving a voice mail message Shizuka decided to contact her friend the next day…
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Naruto's Quarters
Naruto and T'Lyra were embracing one another gently as they sat together on his bed. "I am sorry I caused you pain." whispered T'Lyra.
The blonde crossed his fingers with her affectionately and said, "I know it was not intentional. I just was taken off guard." He leaned down and kissed her softly and she reciprocated with a great amount of fervor. When she opened her eyes she saw the chakra crackling in his that showed just how excited he was as well.
Her dark brown eyes were full of passion, and she said, "I want you my love…" She gently pushed him down where she was lying on top of him. He started untucking her tee shirt as she did the same with him. It was agonizing slow for both of them. Naruto soon had her topless in the sitting position and was worshipping her breasts with his lips and tongue. He loved her taste. T'Lyra leaned her head back and moaned as Naruto slowly trailed kisses up and down her neck and deftly slid his hands inside her panties to pleasure her. Naruto couldn't get enough the soft, magical sounds she made as he made love to his mate…
…
T'Lyra's long hair had completely come out of its long braid as Naruto pinned her to the bed. She was lost in a haze and absentmindedly wondered how she ended up underneath. T'Lyra wrapped her legs around his waist after he finished undressing her. She let out a silent scream and bit his shoulder as he entered her roughly. T'Lyra felt her pulse pounding wildly as she tasted her mate's coppery blood on her lips. Naruto hissed as she telepathically whispered, 'Harder…'
The blonde was totally lost in a miasma of passion as his lover urged him on. It wasn't playtime anymore. He intended to drive T'Lyra into one climax after another all night long…and she was determined to do the same with him. He really didn't care when she got back on top of him. They eventually rolled off the small bunk and onto the floor where there was more room. Naruto maneuvered her into his lap, and she wrapped her arms and legs around him. The blonde's eyes widened as T'Lyra climaxed with everything she had. Being telepathically linked it was too much for the blonde and he went completely over the edge as well…
…
Naruto didn't recall much after that. The pair was so busy pleasuring one another that they completely lost track of time. Naruto and T'Lyra eventually laid back down in his bed and softly kissed one another until sleep finally took them…
...Naruto awoke to the sound of his alarm blaring and the ship's morning bell that 'rang' over the public announcement. He felt T'Lyra's amazing curves curled up around him as she too was jolted into consciousness. Her warm brown eyes were wide open as she looked into Naruto's blue ones. They both wanted to go another round when Naruto heard his alarm still beeping loudly in his ear. He kissed T'Lyra with all the passion he could muster and said, "We need to get up T'Lyra."
She smiled in the low light of the alarm clock and returned his kiss before she said, "Lights." and the room lit up for the morning. The pair looked around and saw Naruto's quarters were a bit of a mess from all their lovemaking the night before.
There was a knock from the door to the shower and M'rella said through the door, "You should both hurry up Naruto; you don't want to be late for your shifts."
Naruto and T'Lyra both blushed green in embarrassment realizing M'rella must have heard them both last night…
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Officer's Mess
Naruto was quietly eating a Terran vegetarian dish as M'rella chortled at his expense. She was immensely enjoying the embarrassment that Naruto couldn't wipe off his face. T'Lyra had been no better as she took off towards her quarters to change into a fresh uniform. Naruto ended up making two shadow clones to clean up his quarters after the mess he and T'Lyra made.
M'rella said smiling, "You and T'Lyra are so cute when you are embarrassed. You should really set your alarm earlier if you are going to be up that late."
The blonde Vulcan just mentally cringed and said, "I apologize for disturbing your sleep."
The Caitian beauty just continued to giggle to herself. "You didn't. I got up to get a drink in the bathroom when I heard the two of you were busy. The scent of pheromones was rather intoxicating as well."
Rafi came over and sat down with her friends. The excitable Trill girl said, "So what's this about pheromones anyway?"
M'rella said smoothly, "I was just explaining to Naruto that the Caitian nose can scent pheromones quite well."
"Interesting." said Samui as she joined them as well. "You look much better this morning Naruto. I take it you are back on top of your game?"
M'rella managed to keep her giggles under control as Naruto blushed green…
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POSTSCRIPT:
*① First developed in 2155, the telecapture system allowed the Romulans to remotely take over the systems of an enemy starship. Once used, the technology began to slowly take over the enemy ship's systems with propulsion, weapons and communications targeted first. Eventually, the telecapture system allowed control over the life support allowing the Romulans to deactivate the environmental systems of the ship leaving the crew unconscious.
*② Polarized hull plating was an early form of protective armor used by 22nd century Earth Starfleet vessels. This type of armor was a precursor to the energy shielding used by Federation ships in the 23rd century and operated by strengthening the molecular bond of the hull plates. Hull polarization was the most common form of shielding used by Earth Starfleet until after the Earth-Romulan War.
*③ Yep, Ino Yamanaka is aboard as acting ship's Counselor for the Darwin. She's considered part of the medical team.
The original idea for this chapter was everyone on the U.S.S. Challenger was going to be dead under mysterious circumstances but after what happened to the Darwin (and Shizuka) in the past I figured another 'death ship' was too much. (Not to mention the knockdown drag out in Engineering was just plain fun. They were always throwing punches in TOS). See you next time. Blue out. 9/24/23