Tense Negotiations (Working Title)

Posted on Sun Jul 24th, 2011 @ 11:31pm by Lieutenant Colonel Damian Highsmith & General Janice Fultian-Bremer & Fleet Admiral Mike K`Wor Bremer

745 words; about a 4 minute read

Mission: Mission 76 - Home comings
Location: USS Pegasus-B/Starfleet Command HQ
Timeline: 48 hours after New Beginnings (0600 hours)

ON:

Damian was sitting at a desk in the spare VIP quarters reading the last of the reports on the various tactical conditions on each sector as well as how many of his Marines were assigned there. Putting the PADD down, he rubbed his eyes, feeling the fatigue start to wear at him. He had been surviving on a whopping 7 hours of sleep and sheer willpower. He activated the terminal and checked the ship's course, noticing that they would reach Earth in approximately one hour. That gave him enough time to shower and get dressed in his service uniform. As a Chief of Staff, he had the privilege of wearing his service dress uniform almost constantly. Pulling an isolinear chip out of his pocket, he inserted it into a port next to the replicator.

"Computer, replicate one Starfleet Marine Service Dress Alpha uniform with ribbons and black name tag. Authorization Highsmith-Two-Six-Seven-Omega." the officer commanded. A few seconds later, the uniform materialized on the pad, neatly pressed. Damian laid it out and headed to the bathroom to shower and shave...

Ten minutes later, Damian adjusted the black 'rigger's belt' that signified him as an expert instructor in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Damian flipped the stiff collar down and attached his rank insignia. Clipping on his tie, he centered it and attached the clip. Pulling on the jacket, he buttoned it and ensured that it was snug. Taking his barracks cover, he left the room and entered the turbolift a few feet away from the doors of his quarters. Entering the lift, he encountered an ensign who gave him a surreptitious glance. Damian pretended not to notice stood in the rear of the lift.

"Deck One, Bridge." Damian ordered, the computer confirmed his command and started to move. Moments later, the lift stopped and the doors slid open silently. Damian stepped out onto the bridge, heading towards Admiral Bremer's Ready Room. Stopping in front of the threshold, he tapped the door chime and waited.

Bremer was in his Ready Room, having just took a shower in there and gotten dressed. He couldn't believe he'd fallen asleep in his Ready Room chair and slept as long as he had. His body and mind must of really needed the rest, and he had to admit he did feel a little better.

The Pegasus and get Task Group would arrive at Earth within the hour, and local time at Starfleet Command would be 0945. He decided that as soon as the ships were in orbit, he and his group would beam down immediately, and he sent word to Captains K`Temoc, Greenwood, Andrews, and Harrison to stand by.

When the door chimed, he turned around and said "Enter".

As Highsmith stepped in, Mike noticed his uniform, it said `business` and Mike liked that. Even though there were times for relaxation, this wasn't one of them and he was pleased the new Officer understood that too.

"Good morning Colonel. I was about to contact you, we'll be beaming down within the hour. Is there something I can do for you in the meantime?"

"I just wanted to discuss a plan of action, sir. She's my direct superior and a Marine and I'd be doing her and the Corps a disservice if I didn't do what I could to get her out of there." Damian said, he didn't know what the entire situation was but he was ready to fight- to the death if necessary in order to liberate one of his own.

Mike looked at Highsmith, "We beam in fully armed, shooting anyone that gets in our way."

Damian didn't flinch or even react, he was no stranger to sarcasm, especially from flag officers and he learned that it was easier just not to respond.

He waited for Highsmith's response before flashing a smirk, "No. I've already scheduled a meeting with Starfleet Command's top brass. They've promised Janice will be there and released at that time. Apparently, they also have a few follow-up questions for Captain's K`Temoc, Andrews, and Harrison, and myself regarding recent events. I want you and Captain Greenwood there as witnesses. Since neither of you were present for previous events and are both new to our Staffs, want you fully up to speed with recent events.

Damian nodded "Sir, with all due respect, that has 'trap' written all over it but I may be wrong. I'll be with you and the general all the way."



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