Re: One of Seven (My attempt at writing)
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Vacation of Broken HeartsI entered the Admirals Office plugged into his console and downloaded the new information I received from 11 of 10. When that was complete I disconnected and the Admiral stood up.
"Captain, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for your efforts in dealing with the borg. I have new orders for you after your vacation is over. In fact I am not going to deliver them to you until you return to the Phantom. I will tell you that you are being promoted to Admiral as of this stardate and that you are granted a new star ship which will be transferred to you once the Phantom leaves DS9. We are also transferring the designation name of the Phantom to your new starship. Currently in your cargo hold are some items that were transferred from DS9. Commander Anderson wil be installing them on your new ship. Congratulations Admiral, please enjoy your vacation."
I took the new pips and slipped them into my pocket, turned and left the Admirals office. I was not shocked, happy, sad or anything. In fact...I felt no emotion at all. None.
I met up with Colin who was waiting for me in the Transporter room. We stepped on the pad and were beamed to Earth. We found our transport shuttle and quickly set a course for the mountain range to do some skiing and relaxing. I knew that this vacation was going to be enjoyable but I also knew what was coming at he end of it. I know Colin knew something was up but he was not able to read me as well as in he past. I was feeling rather numb. As we arrived at the resort he looked at me with incredibly sad eyes. He had figured out what was coming but didn't say a word. We spent our days on the slopes skiing, snowboarding and playing around. At night we would dine by firelight and fall asleep in each others arms. This was going to be tough but it had to be done. On the fifth night I replicated his favorite foods and had secretly produced a vintage bottle of his favorite wine. He came out of the shower dressed in a lavish robe. He saw the spread I had set out and his look saddened. "I was wondering when you were going to drop the bomb".
"It is no longer possible for us to see each other on a personal basis. I have known for quite some time about you and Parker. I love you both dearly but you belong with each other. I am merely a momentary fascination for you. When we get back to the Phantom there are going to be many changes. I won't go into detail now but it is time for the Intrepid's new captain to take command. I have been given command of another ship and will transfer my flag and designations in 2 weeks. The intrepid is taking on a new designation and a new Captain..." I handed Colin his Captain pip's and motioned for him to sit down.
"Remember our last stop at Bajor?" I asked, taking my chair and motioned for Colin's plate. "Well, while you were off discussing the implications of Borg nanites and human physiology, I spent some time in the shopping district looking for just the right piece to go into my aquarium I met a man, well met is not the right word. Our eyes met but only briefly and I...I...felt something. I don't think he felt the same thing but there was definitely something between us. I believe he is also a scientist but I am not sure of the his field of expertise. Later I bumped into, much by accident and knocked several carefully wrapped packages out of his hand. As bent to pick them I felt his presence in my mind. It was soothing. I blushed, which is something I rarely do. I handed him his packages and with a pat on shoulder I walked away. I don't know if I should ever see him again though I hope I do."
"I can't say I am surprised by this" he said, "Even though you are right, I do belong with Parker. I think we will never be together again. I understand that he will be taking on new duties on another ship. Do you know where he has been assigned, Admiral?"
"No, no I don't but I have a feeling he will be assigned his own ship as well. You two are amazing individuals and I will miss you both terribly. With any luck we will run into each other frequently on the starbase. I know some of the tactical missions I have been assigned are going to require several ships. I intend to have you and Parker along for the ride if I possibly can, but even that may be harder on all of us than can be expected. So... Captain, what will you be calling your new ship?"
"I don't know." Stated Colin.
I noticed the dampness forming around his eyes. He was being dumped, amicably but still dumped and it saddened him greatly. I reached over and grabbed his hand. He got up from the table and pulled me out of my chair. "Computer, raise the music level by .75db" he stated as we pulled each close and danced slowly for the next hour. My shoulder was wet with his tears and his with mine but we knew, both of us, deep down that it was for the best. I kissed him once on each cheek and pulled him towards the couch and we lay there just holding each other until the dawn...
