Federation
Captain Anderson stood up and gazed out the window to the vastness of space. A greenish hue lit his face from the gigantic hull of the Flotilla.
"I am sure you have been briefed on the current situation. The Federation is looking for experienced ship captains to assist in the decimation of the Elachi. We think that there may be even worse enemies pulling their strings but have no actual proof to go on. With the discovery of New Romulus and the preparations to colonize under way, it's time we bring the fight to the Elachi on our terms. The Klingons would try to sway you to join them in the assault as I try to sway you now." Parker said as he turned and moved to the replicator for a beverage.
I stood up and crossed the room to the table where I left the briefing padd.
"I have read the briefing and haven't yet decided how I can help." I said as I tapped the padd to life and began searching for data. "I have read through the briefing and while I am not a Sub-Commander yet I have some experience in command." I finished as I found the data I was looking for and offered the padd to the Captain.
J'Renner rose from the couch and walked to the replicator. "I have made my decision to join the Federation. I have already completed some training at Starfleet Academy as well as Romulan starship command."
He took the padd and glanced at the data. "Yes I have read both of your dossier'. In fact that is why I am here. I trust you are recovering from abduction rapidly?" he asked.
"In fact I...we are recovered. We are to report to the Flotilla Commander today to determine how we can help in the Romulan settlement efforts." I concluded.
"Good" the Captain stated, flatly. "After you visit the Commander signal the Phantom to beam you aboard. The three of us will dine. Shall we say 19:00?"
"Yes sir, that will be fine sir." I finished and offered my hand. The Captain looked at my offering and grasped my hand firmly. "I am looking forward to this evening."
"As are we." I stated and showed him to the door. As the door slid shut and crossed to J'Renner. "Well what do we do now? He didn't really give us an option."
"No he did not" stated J'Renner. "We should find some more appropriate apparel for this evening and I know just the place."
We had a very light meal and managed to get cleaned up properly then went in search of new clothes and the Commander. We found the onboard tailor and selected Romulan appropriate attire for the evening. Having them sent to our quarters we went in search of the Commander finding him in larger area off the starboard main corridor. He was staring at a padd and glanced up as we approached.
"Commander" I started.
"Lieutenants" he stated. "It is excellent to see you up and about, finally."
I wasn't sure but his tone seemed to give away that he knew we were quartered together. "Captain Anderson was just here and has gone back to his ship. If you look out the window, there, you will see the Phantom. One of the finest vessels I have ever been aboard. He has asked about recruiting the two of you as members of his crew. On that ship. He has offered you commissions to the Federation with the ranks of Lieutenant Commander. Not many Romulans have been so awarded."
"Commander...I...that is to say...We were hoping to assist with the settlements in New Romulus." I stated.
J'Renner stared at the Phantom and with as much excitement as a Romulan could muster agreed to be commissioned to the Phantom and Captain Anderson.
"And you D'ark? Are you so inclined? the Commander requested.
"I am not sure. I would like to meditate about this." I concluded.
"You sound like a Vulcan." The Commander responded. "You are a fool not to jump at the chance to learn about Federation technology. Maybe even command your own Federation Starship someday. I have seen their ship yards. In fact I have personally assisted their engineers in solving some of their problems with the new fleet of ships they will be rolling out very soon. I believe you have an appointment with the Captain soon?" He queried, "You are dismissed."
With that we headed towards our quarters. I don't know how long it took us to get there but I was lost in thought the entire way and in fact the next thing I remember was looking up from the couch and 2 hours had passed. Still no decision made. I got up and J'Renner was just finishing dressing. "Hurry up" he said, "We beam over soon." I quickly got ready to go and into my new robes. J'Renner tapped his comm "Phantom, 2 to beam over".
To be continued...