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Takes place in my AU Star Trek Saratoga verse.
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This is chapter 4 of New Start
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Stardate: 2258.12.20
Starfleet Academy
Office of Commander Pamela Dobson

"Tuskaro Alyen and Shylea L'Naym. I'm sorry- I meant Crewmen Alyen and L'Naym."

Commander Pamela Dobson smiled as gazed at the young Nlian couple sitting across from her. They were both trying to look composed, but she could tell by their tightly held hands that they were nervous. She thought back to that day, many years ago, when she had graduated from the Academy and had been anxiously awaiting her first assignment. The couple in front of her were graduates of the Enlisted Training Program, but she knew that for them the excitement and apprehension were exactly the same.

"So, Crewmen," she continued, "Are you both ready for your first assignment?"

The lifemates both glanced at each other then nodded as they squeezed hands. "Yes, Commander," L'Naym said with a smile that lit up both her large sea green eyes and dark skinned face. "We are."

"Glad to hear it. Dobson looked down at her PADD. “Good news- you've both been assigned to a starship."

Alyen's blue eyes widened. "A starship? We thought new crewmen were assigned to outposts or stations for at least a year before being considered for ships."

"Normally that’s true." Dobson grew more somber. "But as I'm sure you're both aware, recent events have resulted in an atypical acceleration of assets. Personnel included."

The lifemates nodded solemnly recalling the horrible events ten months previously; the destruction of Vulcan, the attack on Earth and the loss of several Starfleet vessels.

Dobson continued. "In the wake of so many losses, Starfleet's decided that promising graduates from Enlisted Training can be posted on ships right away. And apparently," she flashed them a smile; "your instructors liked what they saw in both of you."

The lifemates stared wide eyed at each other, joyful emotions surging between them through their Bond. This was so much more than they had hoped. To work on another world or on a station would have been a great privilege. But to be on a starship... to be constantly traveling among the stars…

"You've both been assigned to the USS Saratoga," Dobson continued as she gazed at her PADD. "She's a science vessel, so there'll be plenty of work for a botanist and a medic. You're to report to Commander Miles Hansen on the 27th at 0900 for final instructions. And then on the 30th at 0800 hours you're to report to Shuttle 3 in Hangarbay 2."

She gave them another smile. "And on the slight chance that you're nervous, you won't be the only new faces; the Saratoga's getting several new crewmembers, including a new CO."

"A new Captain?" L'Naym asked.

"That's right. Her former CO, Eric Martell, has retired so she's getting a new one; James Kirk."

"Kirk?" Alyen asked."Isn't he the one who everyone's been talking about?"

"That's him; James T. Kirk, Hero of the Federation and youngest Captain in the 'Fleet. He's recently returned to active duty and has been given command of the Saratoga. You'll both get to see him sworn in."

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CHARACTERS
Commander Pamela Dobson

Shylea L'Naym

Tuskaro Alyen

Description

Picture done for me by krls81

Part 1 Part 3

******************************************************************

Takes place in my AU Star Trek Saratoga verse.
seekhim.deviantart.com/gallery…

This is chapter 4 of New Start
www.deviantart.com/seekhim/gal…

****************************************************************

Stardate: 2258.12.20
Starfleet Academy
Office of Commander Pamela Dobson

"Tuskaro Alyen and Shylea L'Naym. I'm sorry- I meant Crewmen Alyen and L'Naym."

Commander Pamela Dobson smiled as gazed at the young Nlian couple sitting across from her. They were both trying to look composed, but she could tell by their tightly held hands that they were nervous. She thought back to that day, many years ago, when she had graduated from the Academy and had been anxiously awaiting her first assignment. The couple in front of her were graduates of the Enlisted Training Program, but she knew that for them the excitement and apprehension were exactly the same.

"So, Crewmen," she continued, "Are you both ready for your first assignment?"

The lifemates both glanced at each other then nodded as they squeezed hands. "Yes, Commander," L'Naym said with a smile that lit up both her large sea green eyes and dark skinned face. "We are."

"Glad to hear it. Dobson looked down at her PADD. “Good news- you've both been assigned to a starship."

Alyen's blue eyes widened. "A starship? We thought new crewmen were assigned to outposts or stations for at least a year before being considered for ships."

"Normally that’s true." Dobson grew more somber. "But as I'm sure you're both aware, recent events have resulted in an atypical acceleration of assets. Personnel included."

The lifemates nodded solemnly recalling the horrible events ten months previously; the destruction of Vulcan, the attack on Earth and the loss of several Starfleet vessels.

Dobson continued. "In the wake of so many losses, Starfleet's decided that promising graduates from Enlisted Training can be posted on ships right away. And apparently," she flashed them a smile; "your instructors liked what they saw in both of you."

The lifemates stared wide eyed at each other, joyful emotions surging between them through their Bond. This was so much more than they had hoped. To work on another world or on a station would have been a great privilege. But to be on a starship... to be constantly traveling among the stars…

"You've both been assigned to the USS Saratoga," Dobson continued as she gazed at her PADD. "She's a science vessel, so there'll be plenty of work for a botanist and a medic. You're to report to Commander Miles Hansen on the 27th at 0900 for final instructions. And then on the 30th at 0800 hours you're to report to Shuttle 3 in Hangarbay 2."

She gave them another smile. "And on the slight chance that you're nervous, you won't be the only new faces; the Saratoga's getting several new crewmembers, including a new CO."

"A new Captain?" L'Naym asked.

"That's right. Her former CO, Eric Martell, has retired so she's getting a new one; James Kirk."

"Kirk?" Alyen asked."Isn't he the one who everyone's been talking about?"

"That's him; James T. Kirk, Hero of the Federation and youngest Captain in the 'Fleet. He's recently returned to active duty and has been given command of the Saratoga. You'll both get to see him sworn in."

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CHARACTERS
Commander Pamela Dobson

Shylea L'Naym

Tuskaro Alyen