Post by lucymalta on Apr 22, 2009 1:52:06 GMT -10
Wow, new thread already.... So, what IS going on...
Enjoy.
Lucy
Chapter 57
Beverley was confused, every six months she routinely put people on the ship through a medical check-up, just to make sure everything was ok. Long term space travel could affect people in strange ways and she wanted to make sure that she was prepared for anything.
After Deanna had paid her a short visit with just a general query, she had become intrigued with Horatio’s records – though everything was in order for a normal human being, something had caught her attention. It was too normal…
Startled, she noticed that the three examinations she had performed on Horatio so far were completely identical. She would expect some kind of fluctuation – even a minute one, but there was nothing…
She wondered if it was the Symehk part of him that would keep his physiology so complete. Making a note in her log, she thought it was time for her to have a little chat with the Ambassador. This evening there was due to be a celebration in 10 forward as the diplomatic mission was now complete and the Enterprise received her new orders. Beverley checked her appointments and decided to ask Horatio to come and see her in a couple of days’ time.
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As she was preparing her clothes for the evening, Ehliena was surprised to see Horatio sink into a chair and close his eyes. As she moved closer, she saw his hand blur for a moment and shook her head. As she looked more closely, everything seemed to be fine, but that did not dismiss her concern.
“Horatio? Are you ok?”
The red-head opened his eyes and smiled softly, “Yes I’m ok, just really tired. The function this evening is the last thing I need, but if we don’t go, the Federation will look bad.”
Opening his arms slightly he gave Ehliena a soft look that would instantly bring her to his side, as she sat next to him, her arm on his shoulder he began to draw a little energy from her. “I just need a short nap, why don’t you join me? I have a feeling this evening will be a long one.”
Ehliena nodded and stood, holding out her hand to help him out of the chair. As they lay down together, Horatio began to give Ehliena a soft mind massage, which sent her to sleep in seconds. Pulling her as closely to him as possible, he began to draw a little more life force away from her body.
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Ehliena burst out laughing, she and Horatio were in a small group of people talking about other diplomatic efforts elsewhere and contrary to her earlier anxiety, she was actually enjoying herself. Horatio was quieter than usual, but she put it down to his tiredness, though when they had awoken after their nap, he had seemed much better and more refreshed.
Excusing himself, Horatio moved to the bar to get another drink for himself and Ehliena – not surprised that she joined him a moment later. The concern on her face scared him for a moment, made him feel sad – should he tell her what he was going through? Should he say what he was doing?
He rejected the thoughts instantly, no, there was still time. Indicating that they should join the Klingon Ambassador for a short moment, although Ehliena insisted that maybe they should leave, he turned to move and stumbled slightly.
Ehliena called out as Horatio fell to the floor, attracting attention from around the room. As she watched her partner, she became dismayed as his body seemed to contort for a moment, his features blurring in front of her eyes.
The next moment Horatio seemed to return to his Symehk form, the energy whirling around his body, before resuming his human persona. In anguish, Ehliena reached out to touch him. Before anyone could react, Ehliena was caught by an energy pulse that threw her across the room, where she slumped to the floor, unconscious.
Enjoy.
Lucy
Chapter 57
Beverley was confused, every six months she routinely put people on the ship through a medical check-up, just to make sure everything was ok. Long term space travel could affect people in strange ways and she wanted to make sure that she was prepared for anything.
After Deanna had paid her a short visit with just a general query, she had become intrigued with Horatio’s records – though everything was in order for a normal human being, something had caught her attention. It was too normal…
Startled, she noticed that the three examinations she had performed on Horatio so far were completely identical. She would expect some kind of fluctuation – even a minute one, but there was nothing…
She wondered if it was the Symehk part of him that would keep his physiology so complete. Making a note in her log, she thought it was time for her to have a little chat with the Ambassador. This evening there was due to be a celebration in 10 forward as the diplomatic mission was now complete and the Enterprise received her new orders. Beverley checked her appointments and decided to ask Horatio to come and see her in a couple of days’ time.
&&
As she was preparing her clothes for the evening, Ehliena was surprised to see Horatio sink into a chair and close his eyes. As she moved closer, she saw his hand blur for a moment and shook her head. As she looked more closely, everything seemed to be fine, but that did not dismiss her concern.
“Horatio? Are you ok?”
The red-head opened his eyes and smiled softly, “Yes I’m ok, just really tired. The function this evening is the last thing I need, but if we don’t go, the Federation will look bad.”
Opening his arms slightly he gave Ehliena a soft look that would instantly bring her to his side, as she sat next to him, her arm on his shoulder he began to draw a little energy from her. “I just need a short nap, why don’t you join me? I have a feeling this evening will be a long one.”
Ehliena nodded and stood, holding out her hand to help him out of the chair. As they lay down together, Horatio began to give Ehliena a soft mind massage, which sent her to sleep in seconds. Pulling her as closely to him as possible, he began to draw a little more life force away from her body.
&&
Ehliena burst out laughing, she and Horatio were in a small group of people talking about other diplomatic efforts elsewhere and contrary to her earlier anxiety, she was actually enjoying herself. Horatio was quieter than usual, but she put it down to his tiredness, though when they had awoken after their nap, he had seemed much better and more refreshed.
Excusing himself, Horatio moved to the bar to get another drink for himself and Ehliena – not surprised that she joined him a moment later. The concern on her face scared him for a moment, made him feel sad – should he tell her what he was going through? Should he say what he was doing?
He rejected the thoughts instantly, no, there was still time. Indicating that they should join the Klingon Ambassador for a short moment, although Ehliena insisted that maybe they should leave, he turned to move and stumbled slightly.
Ehliena called out as Horatio fell to the floor, attracting attention from around the room. As she watched her partner, she became dismayed as his body seemed to contort for a moment, his features blurring in front of her eyes.
The next moment Horatio seemed to return to his Symehk form, the energy whirling around his body, before resuming his human persona. In anguish, Ehliena reached out to touch him. Before anyone could react, Ehliena was caught by an energy pulse that threw her across the room, where she slumped to the floor, unconscious.