The Orville Chapter 1: Before It Was Even A Possibility:
Before the ship was even a possibility to Ed Mercer, Admiral Hasley was having drinks with his intern. The intern, yet to show her establishment to the Union, the cause, and on behalf of the old wounds that were seen during past economic earths and expansions that led to the vast flourishing of 2418, infrastructure. New York was at its core.
Admiral Hasley passed her his favorite type of whisky, "He'll say he likes it neat, but you know how he is…" Led Admiral Hasley to the discussion of the next chapter of his precious ship, The Orville.
She laughed. Her snicker was quite extraordinary. He knew she was extraordinary to take on the hidden assignment. Although her task was to define, and examine what Ed Mercer's true intentions for eagerly wanting to be Captain…he was hungover six times, a trait Admiral Hasley did not like, not enjoy after the fact that Halston Sage, or Lt. Alara Kitan, A Xelaynan (or Silayan, as pronounced), was a rather impeccable replacement for Moonlight, the real Sicilian of the ancient species, an abolishment to the government, yet the mockery of the example of the ship was not to be defined as relationship due to her past experiences with meteorites and their knowledge.
"We are waiting for an ex-officer to become available…" Admiral Hasley as he chucked up the name Adrianne Palicki to the Helmsman, Alex, or Lt. Gordon Malloy, recommended to strengthen the relationships between Ed Mercer, and whoever Kelly was informally viewing as a candidate in Ed Mercer's bed for the occasion.
Although, Moonlight…was very mysterious as to who, where, what and how…Ed Mercer became to be captain of The Orville made her slightly question Admerial Halsey, she knew he was the best of the best and did not question his motives for Ed Mercer, but instead asked, "Why would you have a captain who you knew drank, and could be an exposure to the union for undertaking. What is he caused a war? What is –"
"—If you question me again. I'll make Alara Kitan the next species to undertake the mission. Adrianna failed." Admiral Haley looked her dead in the eye, and Moonlight gulped. She hated the fact that she had to be called Moonlight in this mission, for she wanted something a bit stronger to go up against, Ed Mercer, Captain of The Orville. She read up on his file. It was not like he was not indeed intimidating, or very interested, maybe she questioned her and his authority, maybe the way she took everything as a job, he took everything as a joke because he was so…fluent…in it…?
Meanwhile, the Helsman, Alex or Lt. Malloy, "Damn, I really must remember that my name is Lt. Malloy. Hey, I better go call Mercer." Alex reached his side table for his phone, some napkins, maybe some Benadryl. You know he hated cats, but Mercer occasionally brought one in his room because, you know, Alex needed some encouragement to play chicken invaders while driving the ship. After drinking some water from the fridge. Alex slurred his fingers on the phone dials, still sleepy but he really needed to talk to Mercer for the fact that he thought he had past year's events played in his mind as he dreamed about the moon…or no moon…? Or whatever the hell he thought of when he thought of the stars.
"Hey what's up Alex." Ed Mercer said happily. He was always awake at 3am. Not sure why he was awake, but he was always so graceful in the midnight. Alex always grew wary of him, unsure if it was healthy or if he started drinking again…or maybe it was really Alex who was the one drinking and they were pinning it on their captain, but hey, Mercer did not know yet, so who cares…right…?
"Hey…are you doing okay…? I had a dream about you."
Captain Mercer sighed. Of course, he was okay…he was always more than okay. Although he was at his desk looking and organizing through his material and what else he would like to…embark…on the next journey of his…he needed a little bit more amusement in his life. He was getting rather…bored to say at least. He started mapping or navigating the Krill arenas of the galaxy. Located in the same quadrant as the Planetary Union…Mercer had a odd suspicion of susceptibility. Janice Lee, the brilliant physicist was designing the next Jurassic Park of cell mutation in breaking time quantum frequency. I wouldn't have called it a bubble, that was such a mediocre word…or mediocre world in which he lived in…even in the future.
"Yeah…I'm fine Alex. Go to Bed. Make sure you drink water…Yeah…I'll see you tomorrow morning. Don't forget to like practice before you do the Meta things again with Justin." Alex laughed. He loved playing oculus rift with the Ogre. Alex remembered how he created the program, but it was Captain Mercer who inspired his love for exploration at fighting and competing with the Moclan's. The Moclan's were the best as strength and agility, and although Alex wanted to learn how to fight with his quick and nimble nature, Mercer knew he would be a co-piolet, but never the strength fighter, although, like Bortus as mentioned…" A Ship is as only good as his Captain. Return Fire."
Bortus gave everyone inspiration on the ship. He was funny, had wit, and the romantic side of Bortus gave Mercer what he needed to show that there was inspiration, that a ship could fly regardless of gravity. However, Bortus thought silently, Mercer never wanted to show that soft side of him, it was a much-needed friendship like Goku and Piccolo…maybe one day. No, that was not in the story of Captain Ed Mercer. However,…it was in the story for Topa.
Admiral Hasley coughed mockingly to get her attention…back at Moonlight. "Hey are you there, Mrs. B…?" She wiped at her left eye, her French nails distracting her for a slight moment as he golden rings shined so brightly she was embarrassed for a slight second. Unknown…unknowingly why…she apologized…"Sorr-I'm sorry, Admiral Hasley. I did not mean to disturb you. I'll take the file. Study it. I'll find out the rest…tomorrow."
She motioned to get up, but Admiral Hasley waved his hand to ask her politely to sit down. He then scratched the side of his arm to remove the arm plate from the inside of his shirt. "You will be needing this…." She looked at it…it was green. But he continued…" It's a heat sensor for body temperature. It could be a homing device. It would be more useful if you used it as a Bluetooth apparatus for readings if you get my…gift."
The dark moon and her beloved suddenly walked in the hotel. They did not speak, but he motioned for his Nethalania to take his arm, and she accepted. No words were exchanged…but the purse that Moonlight had next to her chair, suddenly shook as if something fell into the beloved cream collared and black handled purse.