QAPLA! - Part 1

Posted on Wed Apr 23rd, 2025 @ 9:20pm by Captain Daegan Baas & Lieutenant M'Tala "Hobbes" Clan Hrasi & Ensign Garath Of the House of Varal [Baas] & Lieutenant Morloth & Lieutenant Adana Ramsey & Lieutenant Commander Ridge Maguire
Edited on on Wed Apr 23rd, 2025 @ 9:58pm

1,044 words; about a 5 minute read

Mission: Sole Survivor
Timeline: MD 10

The Valkyrie was approaching the edge of the Vandor Sector and once they crossed over that boundary they would officially enter unexplored space. There was a sense of anticipation as exploring the unknown was what had brought many to Starfleet in the first place.

"Helm, ETA to the border of the Vandor Sector?"

Before Hobbes could reply with the requested information...

"Ship decloaking off our starboard quarter, Captain." Adana interrupted. "It's a Klingon Negh'Var-class Heavy Battlecruiser. They're hailing us, Sir.

"All Stop." Daegan looked puzzlingly to his XO, "We didn't have anything scheduled did we?"

"Not to my knowledge, Sir," Ridge said. "No shields or weapons, so that's a good starting point."

Morloth ran scans of the vessel. The hair raised along the back of his neck as the Negh'Var's large shape loomed on the viewscreen.

"Very true. Well let's see what they want. Open a channel."

Adana nodded, her fingers swiftly activating communications. "Hailing frequencies open."


--- A few days earlier ---

After Stevie's promotion he was even more set on setting things up for her and he sent a message to his father to see if it would be something that could be arranged. He mentioned the conversation, his friend's promotion, their eventual crossing into unexplored. He decided to wait on a reply. No need in bothering anyone if it wasn't possible to set up. His inquiry sent he headed to the Security Center to begin his shift.


--- Currently ---

As the channel opened the face of an older Klingon sitting in the center of their bridge. == Greetings Captain. We arrived in the system several hours ago. There is a moon in the nearby star system that will serve our purposes nicely. ==

Now he was even more puzzled than before. "I'm sorry but I think there must be some mistake. You are?"

Raising a scarred brow. == Lord Da`nal of the House of Varal. ==

"Admiral, excuse me Lord Da`nal it's an honor. What can we do for you?"

Now Dan`nal was puzzled. == There was a communique from my son, who serves on your ship, about a feast for his crewmates... ==

Daegan looked to his XO and to his Chief of security for any indication that they knew what was going on.

Ridge shook his head slightly, indicating he had no clue, but there were words, oh so many words, he would dearly love to have with the idiot who set this up on his own without going through his chain of command. Suitable punishment perhaps. Scrubbing something vast with an old-fashioned toothbrush came to mind.

Morloth was surprised to hear the mention of the House of Varal. Seeing such a powerful ship under command of Garath's House was impressive. Thoughts of a potential feast sounded even more enticing.

== ...I see that this seems to be unknown to you Captain. Well while preparations continue, permission to come aboard to clear things up? ==

"Permission granted. Valkyrie out."

As the channel closed Daegan turned, shaking his head. Letting out a breath, "Commander, please meet our guest and bring him to the Observation Lounge." Looking over to security, "Lieutenant Morloth, please have our over eager Ensign report to the Observation Lounge as well."

"On my way," Ridge said as he rose smoothly to his feet and headed for the turbolift.

"Right away, Captain." Morloth smiled slightly as he tried to imagine what Garath might have been thinking. His Klingon side wanted to chastise him for the breach of protocol, while his Orion side was drawn into the potential of a feast. He tapped his commbadge and said, "Ensign Garath... Please report to the main observation lounge. You have a visitor." With a head nod to the CO and XO, Morloth left to greet Lord Da'nal.

Deagan turned and headed towards the observation lounge to wait for everyone to arrive and find out what the hell was going on.


[Deck 8 - Security Center]

Garath was in the brig section bored out of his skull. He had drawn brig duty this week and even though there was no one here the post was still slated to be manned. He didn't think twice as he acknowledged the summons as he was more than grateful to be finally doing something. Before he got out of security he stopped cold, "Visitor? baQa'!!"

Breaking into a run he bolted to the nearest lift. "BRIDGE"


[Transporter Room 2]

Da`nal materialized on the Federation ship and he was immediately reminded of his former command. Glancing about the transported room as his head bobbed. Finally looking at the pair there to greet him stepped off the platform, "Commander. Permission to come aboard?"

"Permission granted," Ridge said as he stepped forward. "Welcome to the USS Valkyrie. If you'll come with me, I'll take you to meet Captain Baas."

"Thank you." Looking to the green Klingon standing silently. "Security?"

Morloth bowed his head and gestured towards the doorway. His long hair bounced with the movement. "Right this way, gentlemen." He took out a small tricorder and ran a quick scan of Lord Da'nal as they walked. Morloth wanted to rule out any major safety hazards, like explosives or weapons strong enough to pose a major threat to the ship. Personal weapons were expected. He kept a close eye on the visitors movements, moving alongside them as they left and made their way through the ship.

He just hoped his trust in the other Klingon wouldn't backfire.


[Bridge / Conference Room]

Garath still didn't know for sure what was going on but he had at least a good idea. During the trip to the bridge he calmed himself and as the doors opened he adjusted his uniform and walked towards the doors to the conference room. He felt the eyes on him but he didn't pause and he vanished as the doors closed behind him.

On the far side of the room the Captain sat at the head of the table but behind him he could see into the observation lounge and out the portals where a Klingon battle cruiser hung in space. Looking from the ship to his Captain.

Tiliting his head back towards the portals, "Can you explain that Ensign?"

Garath looked at the ship hanging off the Valkyrie's bow. "Uuuhhhh...."


TBC...

 

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