[Galaxy] [Yorktown] 2161.10.08-DL Ca'daar -Homecoming

[Kate Nicholson]

~Space, near Earth solar system~
 

³We're approaching the Sol system Commander.²  Came the call from helm.
 
³Acknowledged mister Cromwell. Inform Intrepid that we're dropping out of
warp and send off a message announcing the return of her prodigal daughter.²
 
³Aye sir,² The crewman manning the comm station responded.
 
Yorktown was in drastic need of this refit and re-up, especially given their
last run in with the Romulans. He would have to make it a point to see about
finally getting a dedicated comm officer, he thought to himself as he
remembered the performance of Mendez from Intrepid.
 
³Earth acknowledging Commander. We've been cleared for immediate berthing in
the moon dockyards. Fleet sends it¹s thanks and congratulations.²
 
³Tell them thank you crewman Simmons, thank you and it¹s good to be home.²
It was sentiment that Da'nak hardly felt, being Andorian, but he knew there
were a great number of crew that did, so the message seemed appropriate.
 
There was a short pause as the woman sent and listened to the return
broadcast. The smile of relief on her face was replaced with an expression
of concern. ³Sir, they're asking about the Captain sir.²
 
Da'nak sighed heavily. ³Tell them there has been no change. Ask them to have
medical teams standing by to move some of our more severe injuriesŠ Captain
Morgan and Dr. Tsang included.²
 
Simmons nodded and quickly began sending the message.
 
Although he tried not to show it, the loss of the Captain had effected him
greatly. In the past he would have gone to her for advice, both with running
the ship and with his more ³personal² situation with CPO Yearly. As it was,
he felt like he was flying blind. Hopefully, under better conditions, the
Captain would make a full recovery.
 
³Also include that Ensign Valorum and Lt. Mathews will have a repair list
prepared the moment we dock. Technicians will be able to coordinate with
both of them on an alternating schedule as we intend to begin shore leave
the moment we reach dry dock.²
 
The little tech¹s fingers flew over the comm panel, then she waited for a
reply.
 
³Earth responds affirmative sir. They say welcome home, and they are anxious
to read our report on the battle.²
 
Da¹nak nodded, his antennae shifting slowly on his head as he did so. ³Thank
them again Simmons. That is all. Mister CromwellŠ² He said, turning to face
Yorktown¹s junior helmsman.
 
³Yes sir.²
 
³Take us in Mister Cromwell.²
 
The man paused for a moment. He knew that the Commander usually preferred to
bring the Yorktown in himself. ³Are-Are you sure sir.²
 
³Aye Mister.² The azure Commander said, smiling for the first time in what
seemed like ages. ³Take us in  Mister Cromwell, You've earned it.²
 
³Yes SIR!² The man said turning back in his seat. ³Next stopŠ Earth.²
 
There was a light laughter on the bridge as Cromwell guided the Fighting
Lady home. For Da'nak though, this joy of this homecoming was tempered by
the realization of those who would never see itŠ.
 

Andorian Commander Da'nak Ca'daar
Executive and Chief Helm Officer
NX-05 Yorktown
The Fighting Lady
 
         &
Various NPCs (Apb Leo)
 

You ever dance with the devil in the pale moon light?
I always ask that of all my prey...
I just like the sound of it.....

Jack Nicholson- Batman


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