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Written by Lars Volsgaard Jensen
Love is among the Stars.
The Federation Starship USS Athena came out of warp near the planet Chal. Commander Kirix sat in her command chair, and sucked in the delighting sight of the M Class planet below. Captain Hood had taken the day off, spending it in the holodeck playing soccer with his holographic team. Thus, Kirix was once again CO on the bridge, a post which she most certainly enjoyed. She didn't like it the way Hood were running things, but it gave _her_ the oportunity to be in command.
"They're hailing us from the surface, Ma'am" the ensign at the communications console said. "On screen", Kirix answered. Fletch appeared on the screen alongside the chal woman Kirk had saved. They were both all smiles, and though fatigued, it looked as if they were the happiest people. "Hello Commander" Fletch said, "it's good to have you back in-system. Did everything go well?"
"Absolutely" Kirix said, "and it's good to _be_ in-system again. Is everything working out dirt side as well?"
"Yep. We've started the treatments, and people are recovering. So is the local wildlife."
They exchanged further pleasentries, and the Athena settled neatly into orbit. Ensign Gagarin had once again parked the big ship just right. Shirzina was pleased with herself and her crew. Now, all that remained was to get her own people airborne and Kirk and MacDonald and her crew dirt side. And then they were to head back to Earth for a debriefing....wich would include some medals, people thanking them etc. Shirzina looked forward to it as a child would her birthday.
Shirzina was in the transporter room, saying goodbye to those leaving. Now, only her friend Christine remained. She turned to the ensign at the transporter controls. "I'll take this one myself. You're dismissed for now." The man went to attention, and left the room. "I just wanted to say goodbye the right way..." Shirzina said, and put her arms around Christine. "I'm surprised you didn't throw the man out" Christine said with a smile, returning the gesture. Then they embraced, kissing each other intensely. "Too bad we didn't have time for more" Shirzina said. "Absolutely. We must get more shore leave together" Christine said, and kissed Shirzina again. Shirzina didn't know for how long they'd stood there, until a voice came over the comm: "Ma'am? Lt. commander Fletcher is requesting a beam up...." She slapped her badge as she adjusted her uniform. "Tell him, that I'll get him in a sec. Kirix out". She kissed Christine one last time, and then the CO of USS Tobias went to the transporter pad. Shirzina longed to tear Christine's uniform off, to catch up on old days...but there was no time. She went to the transporter console, and entered the right coordinates. "Live long and prosper, honey" she said, and Christine disappeared. She then beamed Fletch up, the last remaining Athena officer to remain dirtside. She greeted him with a forced smile.
"Is anything wrong, Commander?" Fletch asked, genuinly concerned. "It's...nothing...I....I don't know. It's just that....no...never mind. It's ok. Fletch, why don't you and I celebrate that this is over?"
"Well...why not" Fletch said, smiling.
Shirzina now smiled as well "Should we say...dinner at my place at 1900 hours?"
"Sure. Will-do Ma'am".
"Good. I have a surprise for you....one that I _know_ you'd like...." she said and gave him a wink as she sailed out the door.
"Wow...that woman is _hot_" Fletch thought, and suddenly felt the ventilation system could need adjusting...
Fletch entered Shirzina's room, and looked around. Shirzina stood in front of him, all smiles, and wearing a _very_ revealing dress. Fletch hoped she wouldn't tease him by saying "Is that a phasor in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?" because this woman was just so.... he could just eat her alive!
"Computer, activate Shirzina Mike Alpha". Fletch then felt himself being beamed to his astonishment. He reappeared in a room with stone walls. Through the windows dark with night, he could see snow. The fireplace radiated a comforting warmth to the room, that was lit only by candles and small oil lamps. A table was ready for two to his right, and fine anticque terran cutlery and a bottle of 2356 Chianti was on the table. "Just sit down and make yourself comfortable, I'll get the food, if you'd pour some wine. And the wine....don't tell anyone, but it's _real_ red wine. I saved it for someone special.....you and me". She left the room before he could answer. Fletch took a moment to look at the room. He decided, that this must be a holodec program. The room reminded him of the description Shirzina'd given of her uncle's mountain cabin on Earth. Fletch poured the wine, and sat. Shirzina arrived with the food, some wich he'd never seen, but wich looked and smelled good. He went up to pull out the chair for her, and she sat, redfaced. "She is not used to this much attention" Fletch decided, and sat himself.
They ate and chatted for more than an hour, after wich Shirzina asked him to go to the couch by the fireplace for some Cognac. She found a 2340 Cognac (quite expensive) wich no doubt was also real. They sat on the couch, chatting and drinking. They started joking and teasing as they slowly got a little drunk.
"Shirzina...seing you here in the light of the fireplace....it's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen" Fletch said suddently after a small pause in their chatting. The room was silent for a moment. "Do you really think so?" she said. "Yes I really do think so." Fletch couldn't wait any longer. He'd been bewitched by her beauty and her smile all evening, and now, he decided, was the time. He reached up, put his hand on her cheek, and kissed her. She pulled away, wideeyed. "Ooops...was I too fast?" Fletch said, alarmed. "No....sorry" Shirzina said, red as a bridge officers uniform in her face. "It's just that...well...I haven't had a _real_ lover since the Battle. And I guess I'm just a little nervous...". "It's alright...we'll just take it nice and slowly..." he murmured in her ear, caressing her, "....niiiiice and slowly....." he continued as he slowly embraced her, and kissed her carefully again. This time she didn't pull away. In stead, she seemed to enjoy it throughout.
"Is this better honey?" he asked. "Much better. Fletch....you must promise me one thing....I know it sounds silly perhaps....but well....just...never leave me...um well...I..." she said. "I won't. Don't say anything more. I know what you've been through, and I will _never_ leave you. I will never let you go. I love you Shir, I have loved you since....well almost since we first met.....I guess I've been a little nervous too....I mean....making a pass on a superior officer and all.....but by God, I've wished to hold you in my arms since...." he said, shaking his head.
"Is that so....well...I've felt the same way about you. But I didn't think you'd have me..and..." she stopped. They looked at each other, smiling at their mutual shyness. Fletch lifted her head again, and let his lips meet hers again. This time, there was no nervousness left in her, and she kissed him back with such intensity it actually shocked him. She actually got more eager now, guiding his hands to her breasts, letting him touch her. He let his hands slide off her dress, kissing her nipples as they came into view. She started to moan, and there was no doubt she had the time of her life. Fletch pulled the rest of her clothes of, and carefully parted her legs. He started fondling and kissing in just the right spots, and soon Shirzina felt as if she would faint from the delightful orgasm he gave her. She soon returned the favour, kissing his manhood and making his temples tingle. She then lay back, allowing him to take her, wich he did. They both moaned and gasped as lust burned through their blood like a firestorm. Shirzina almost screamed of lust when she felt his manhood inside her. They couldn't stop kissing and stroking and touching. When they finally were so exhausted they simply could not go on, they fell asleep in each others arms. Fletch had just time enough to pull a blanket over them before they were both asleep.
The next morning, Fletch woke Shirzina with a kiss. "I've replicated us some breakfast" he said. "Thanks" she said, and pulled him down on the couch. "But shouldn't we just let breakfast remain breakfast......?" Shirzina whispered, and once again guided Fletch's hands to hear breasts. He could never agree more.....
"It's funny" Shirzina said, "that there can be so much warmth and love between the coldness of the stars, isn't it?". Fletch looked up from between her breasts were he was kissing her. "Yes, but not unlikely. Not with you around, Blossom."
Shirzina hugged him again, and as he started touching her between her legs, she came once again, just as USS Athena went into warp.