Fan fiction

PRELUDE

The Federation Starship Italic Singularity was commissioned in 2412, the first of the newly-designed Universe-class.  Her crew, hand-picked by Admiral Hirohito Yamada Endo.  Admiral Endo personally requisitioned the new design and approved of all the newest and latest Federation technologies for the Federation's second flagship.  The pride and joy of the Federation, the Universe-class Enterprise, was captained by the Admiral, himself, until Captain Martin Tiberius Kirk rose through the ranks and followed in his great-grandfather's footsteps, and as the Admiral so eloquently put it:  "Learning of Captain James Tiberius Kirk's exploits and discoveries, I believe our newest Captain Kirk is the best choice for this prestigious position:  Captain of the Enterprise.  Let us all learn from our histories to never repeat the past!"

The two ships had been finished at the Utopia Planitia shipyards four days ahead of schedule.  NCC-1701-J, the Enterprise and NCC-245526-D, the Italic Singularity.  Impressive as these ships are, there are things that seem to be worked out on the fly and fixed to maintain optimum operational efficiency...  Maybe it's inherent in the technology.  Maybe it's all in the collective heads maintaining the ships.  Maybe, just maybe, it's just ancient naval superstition...  Whatever it is, it keeps all good captains on their toes.

ONE

Denver, CO.

Teero Robynn Kyndira, a Bajoran living on Earth with foster parents.  Paul and Mechele Williams, Captain and Science Officer of the USS Aurora, but was destroyed during an incident involving the Borg.  Robynn's parents were transporting a sacred orb back to Bajor when the ship was diverted to sector that was being invaded by Borg drones and cubes.  This was just when she was little, about 3 or 4.  Her parents were a part of the religious contingent, sent to Deep Space 9 and then onto Vulcan as emissaries of Bajoran religious culture.  Teero Jandia gave birth to Robynn at DS9, while her father, Teero Andex, attended some meetings with other members on this pilgrimage to Vulcan.

Graduating at the top of her classes, even by Human standards, Teero Robynn was a standout among her peers and closest friends.  Taking the Starfleet Enlistment Candidacy Test, Robynn thought nothing of it, answering all of the questions to the best of her ability.  On her birthday, May 28th, she received a sealed document.  Upon returning home from a short getaway with friends, her mother, Mechele, handed it to her.  Her eyes went wide as she eyed the package, then opened it.

It contained a smallish optical card and she went into her room to discover the contents from Starfleet.  After several minutes and behind a door, there was a whoop and an expletive outburst, in Bajoran, as Robynn ran back out into the kitchen.  "Mom, I just got accepted into Starfleet Academy!"  Spinning around like a ballerina and holding the package the notice was sent in, Robynn couldn't stop reeling from the great news.

"This was something you wanted, Robynn."  Mechele began, "You can take up the torch left by your parents, so long ago."

Coming down a tad from her elation, "You're right, mom.  You're right.  I wonder what Dad's going to think!"  Robynn's elation was coming back.

"Why not tell him?"  Looking at the clock near the recipe panel, Mechele started again, "He should be in his office by now.  He'd love to hear the great news."

"I will!"  Robynn ran off into the living space and plopped down on the sofa.  She punched a few contacts and the screen changed.  Her Human father's face appeared, a little tired, but a great sight.

"Hi, Robynn."  Paul starts up.  In the background, his office is peppered with texts and tomes from ages gone by, several various crystal shards and formations, and a remarkably empty desk.  "I was wondering when you were going to call me.  It's only been a few days."  Concern crept onto his youngish looking face, "Is there something wrong?"

Shaking her head, Robynn replied, "No, Dad.  There's nothing wrong, though I did get a package from Starfleet Academy."

"Really?"

"Yes."  Robynn couldn't contain her enthusiasm and excitement for the message; she blurted:  "I've been accepted by Starfleet Academy!  I can start this fall!"

"Oh my stars!  That's wonderful!"  Paul's face lit up like the warp coils just prior to warp speed.  "Congratulations, Robynn!  I knew you'd make it!

"When can I see you to tell you in person?"

"Anytime.  Bring your mother, too.  I'll make arrangements for you here."  Paul told her, happy of her commendation.  A smile crossed his face, "I can't wait to see you both!"

"I love you, Daddy!"  Robynn almost cut off the transmission and ran to the kitchen.  Mechele pulled up the communication and started talking to Paul.  Robynn ran in and stood next to her mother, smiling such a huge smile, she couldn't contain herself.

She kissed her mother's cheek, whispered in her ear and ran for her bedroom.  She had to call her friends to tell them.  After finding out about Robynn's acceptance, a few of her friends were also accepted.  Arrangements were made for Robynn, her mother and six of Robynn's friends to meet and travel to San Francisco.

Robynn couldn't wait!