A Father Figure

Posted on Fri Jan 31st, 2014 @ 9:06pm by Fleet Admiral Mike K`Wor Bremer

464 words; about a 2 minute read

Mission: Mission 85 - Q-uality Time Aboard Starbase 400
Location: Admiral Bremer's Officer, Starbase 400
Timeline: Following 'A Visitor'

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After the introduction to the new Q and subsequent ‘discussion’ with all three, Mike made his way into his Office while the Station got back to normal.

This wasn’t something he wanted to deal with. He had enough going on with the events along the Krazzle border, a wedding to help plan, and everything else he needed to deal with…then he remember he had two not one wedding upcoming on the Station.

He tapped his commbadge, “Captains Pike and Harrison report to my Office.”

While waiting, Q…the original judge of Humanity…flashed into Mike’s Office.

“What do you want now Q?” Mike asked sarcastically.

“I need your help with Q.” Q said with a serious look on his face.

“My help?” Bremer replied as he stood up.

“Q is very curious, fascinated even with Humanity, and I’m getting tired of cleaning up his messes.” Q explained.

Mike couldn’t help but to smirk, “Sounds a lot like you aboard the Enterprise-D years ago.” He paused, then asked, “What would you have me do?”

“Janeway allowed my son to interact with the crew, learn from them, make his own mistakes, and he’s been a much better Q because of it…I’m asking you to do the same for Q…or Q3 as you call him.” Q explained, almost respectfully.

It was obvious Q had changed in the decades since he was first encounter by Picard and the Enterprise-D, and even since Mike last encounter him a few years ago. Bremer certainty didn’t feel sorry for him, but the impassioned plea made him think…perhaps a little bit of Humanity could rub off on this Q too and maybe he wouldn’t be such a pain the ass anymore.

“And you’re sure Picard or Janeway can’t help this time?” Mike asked.

“Q needs a firm hand, a father figure, to learn from.” Q replied with a smile.

“You mean he needs someone that’ll knock him on his ass if he gets out of line.” Mike paused again, “If you promise me you won’t let him get out of hand…”

“If he abuses his powers, I’ll strip him of them myself for the remainder of his stay…the same for Q2. The Q Continuum has already authorized it.” Q replied.

Mike took another breath, he really didn’t need a Q…or three on the Station, especially with two weddings happening soon, but maybe that’s just what Q3 needed to see.

“All right Q. Both of them need to be in Ops in an hour for their assignments. Make sure they are there, on time.” Mike replied.

Q simply smiled and snapped his fingers, and in a flash he was gone.


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