New Beginings

Posted on Mon Oct 23rd, 2017 @ 7:47pm by Commodore Tyler Malbrooke & Lieutenant Commander Katherine Malbrooke
Edited on on Thu May 31st, 2018 @ 11:48am

1,264 words; about a 6 minute read

Mission: Episode 1 - Pioneering Spirit
Location: Empok Nor
Timeline: MD001 1400 hrs
Tags: SD 71362.1400

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Tyler stepped through the airlock of the docking ring at Empok Nor and he stepped away from his old life, as he stepped toward his new life. The PADD the Captain Coslar had handed him simply stated that he was ordered to report to Empok Nor and his old Starfleet Academy friend Santiago Vela now a Captain. It also stated that Captain Vela had a special mission for Tyler, but it not have too many specifics.

While Tyler was looking forward to the sight of his old friend he was filled with trepidation as to what the future holds. A young Petty Officer had told Tyler where his temporary quarters were. So Tyler dropped off his bag, the rest of his belongings would be transported over from the Poseidon. He then walked the promenade, it was when he stopped for a cup of Raghtagino that he ran to his friend. "Captain, long time no see... Wanna tell me why you dragged me off my shiny ship and out here to the middle of nowhere." Tyler said with a smirk as he embraced his old friend.

"Well Mal it seems unbeknownst to me that Starfleet has seen it to give you your own ship," Santi smiled patting his friend on the back. "I told them you'd just get yourself blowed up first chance you got, but they said give it to him anyways."

Tyler chuckled "Really sir, it seems they are itching to get ship's destroyed. I had my suspicions but I was not exactly sure. Which ship is she? I saw a few as I approached the station. Santi you better not be pulling my leg here." Tyler hoped it was the ship in upper pylon four but you never could tell.

"Follow me to Lower Pylon 4, I have a something to show you I think you'll be interested in," said Santiago stepped into the turbolift. "I don't know if you are ready for this or not."

"OK Santi... What ship are you giving me? This is one hell of an opportunity for me. I am sure whatever she is, the center chair will be comfortable." Vela's cryptic response had Tyler on edge. This was not how he expected to spend his birthday. Tyler could not wait until he got a hold of his wife.

As the doors opened out of the view could be seen a Steamrunner Class Starship, The USS Hyperion, "I thought you'd want a tour of my new ship before I took you to yours. I don't know if you heard what happened to the Fearless?" asked Santiago.

Tyler's nerves practically snapped... Where was his manners? Of course he heard... "I am so sorry Santi... I did hear, and I am sorry. Glad to hear that you and your crew are in tact. A Steamrunner, she is a beauty. One of the newest class of ships. I would love a tour and the chance to meet the crew of the group flagship." Tyler's words were a little half heartened he wanted to see Santi's ship. However, he wanted to see his ship more.

As the door opened to Lower Pylon 2 a Vulcan Ensign holding a small cake. "Listen Mal I'd never let anyone stand in my way when I first got the Fearless. We can do the tour after you've settled in," Santi smiled. "I just wanted to surprise you on your birthday. Happy Birthday Mal, thank you Ensign Chidom," Santi said taking the cake candle lit and all. "Well make a wish."

Tyler closed his eyes and thought what he wanted most. That was his friends close, his wife here with him, perhaps some children, and an Intrepid Class starship. With those thoughts he blew out the candle. "Thanks, I forgot it was my own birthday, with all the commotion of a transfer and everything. Which reminds me I am going to have to call Kat later." Tyler smiled broad at his friend. "So with the jokes out of the way how about I get a look at the present that Starfleet has seen fit to give me. Perhaps, I will give you the tour." Tyler said as he chuckled.

"Call me a mind reader but I think I can grant at least two of your wishes," said Santiago stepping back in to the lift, "Upper Pylon 4," after just a second the doors opened again an there stood Katherine, Tyler's wife with a big smile on her face. The USS Pioneer in the view port right over her head. "Happy Birthday Tyler," Santiago looked over at Kathy, "I wonder which he's happier to see Kathy?"

Tyler's jaw dropped when he saw his wife standing there. Last he heard she was still at Utopia Planetia. He ignored the ship that loomed in the background and scooped his wife up into a long embrace, well it was more like a bear hug. The two kissed and when the kiss broke he looked her in the eyes. "Wha... What are you..."

She placed her finger on his mouth. "Shhhh... It seems that your new CO here needed a crack engineer. So he pulled some strings to get my transfer. I am officially the Assistant Chief Engineer of this station. Remember I told you about a birthday surprise... Well here I am" Kat hugged her husband again.

"Santi thanks this is one of the best birthday presents I could have ever wished for." It is now that he saw the Intrepid Class as it loomed through the viewports. "Is that her? The USS Pioneer is Intrepid Class. Please tell me I am not dreaming." Tyler was like a child on Christmas this is all he wanted since his childhood.

"Mal?" Santiago looked at his friend, "If you aren't ready I could ask Fleet Command to consider the other Malbrooke for command. What do you think Kathy, Ready for the big chair?"

"I was born ready for this..." He said as he stared at the ship. She was everything he hoped for and then some. As he approached the airlock an enlisted man sounded a bosun's whistle. "Commanding Officer on deck" and he snapped to attention. Tyler motioned to him with a thumb and smiled, he was indeed in his glory.

Kat for her part looked at Vela, "Santi you know I owe you one for getting me here. Now that I am here, I think the term uncle may be in order." She smirked at the Captain as she looked at her husband, the kid in a candy store.

"Keep your crew safe and trust your ship," Santi said walking towards the lift. "I'll take a rain check on that tour for now. It's bad luck for a superior to be on deck when a new Commander takes his first look around. Good Luck Mal and don't forget you get into any trouble out there and the Hyperion will be there to back you up."

"Same to you Santi, and thanks..." With that Tyler took his wife's hand and the two of them walked onto his ship and into what he hoped would be history.

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A Joint Post by

Lieutenant Commander Tyler Malbrooke
Commanding Officer, USS Pioneer


Captain Santiago Vela (PNPC Beckett)
Commanding Officer, Task Group 47C & USS Hyperion


Lieutenant Commander Katherine Malbrooke (PNPC Malbrooke)
Assistant Chief Engineer, Empok Nor

 

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