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=/\= SB 234 - Unity - Temporary Quarters =/\=
Athena flipped from one side to the other and plumped the pillows before closing her eyes again and trying to sleep. It didn't matter how quiet it was or dark or how still she laid, her head pounded and with each beat a new thought crept in.
{I may have heard something that might interest you although I don't know if you would necessarily find it comforting." Lernen said gravely.
"Just over a month ago we received information that the Erassian Second Fleet engaged a Romulan Attack Force outside the Rios System. The information was sketchy at best but from what we can tell it was roughly a stalemate with both sides coming off badly. The Hermes and a few of the Destroyers haven't been seen publicly for some time." Lernen paused to take some of the foul tea.
"HER....," the voice softens, "that's the one the General Ivanov is engaged to ... but I heard he's playing around with some blonde Erassian official that could break his career." The silence was deafening as Athena walked past.
"Viktor's just helped kill a shit load of Romulans you don't think they'll not be looking for revenge do you? People will try to get to him through you and people will try and get to you through him."}
Athena sat up, bending her knees up until she could rest her pounding head on them. {He never promised me tomorrow .... } Tears slid silently down her cheeks as she hoped he wasn't suffering somewhere.
=/\= Outside SB 234 - Unity - 50,000 Miles Out =/\=
The large unknown warp signature and its three smaller compatriots dropped out of warp and cruised towards SB 234 at a steady pace. Their sleek black, angular hulls slid effortlessly against the dark outline of space. The foremost of the small shapes to rush towards them was a pair of previously unseen fighters for the crew of the largest black ship.
From the lead fighter with the forward swept wings and the dark purple to light purple fade with two symetrically opposing lightning flashes the signal on the open frequency came "Good to see you again Hermes all be it in a new guise." On a more secure channel to the Starbase went "This is Captain Xerxes reporting in. Contacts confirmed friendly. 5th Generations EAS Hermes, Herakles, Pegasus and Prometheus inbound to Unity. Moving to escort them in."
=/\= SB 234 - Unity - Temporary Quarters =/\=
Athena tried to calm her dark and racing thoughts but every new thought not only brought a heavy beat of a drum resounding through her head but made her heat ache just a little bit more. She rocked herself hoping that would help soothe her soul but only managed to make her feel slightly nauseous. The chime of the door sounded more like a gong in her head. She wiped her face and took a couple of deep breaths preparing for the bad news that had to be at the door. {Only bad news comes at this time of night.} Harbright's words ran through her head once more. {Probably a telegram bring telling me....}
Viktor entered through the door to find the owner of the broken voice standing shaking on the other side of the doorway. Her eyes were red and puffy indicating she had been crying. Crying tears although of sadness or relief Viktor couldn't originally tell. When she didn't make the move Viktor advanced and wrapped her in his arms reassuring her "It's alright I'm here now." just as he once did with his baby daughter almost four years ago.
Her whole body shook with his words and her hands made her way up his chest as if examining every inch of him. "Vik...," her voice shook as her arms went around his neck and she buried her face in his neck.
"Its alright its ok. I'm here now." Comforting her by rubbing her back.
She stepped back looking over every inch of him as if she had x-ray vision; her eyes finally meeting his. Although her body still seemed to shake her voice was steadier, "I was told..," she cleared her throat again mostly to give it exercise due to the bruises there. She shook her head and stepped back into his arms.
"I know it's what Intelligence have been working on. Hermes was badly damaged but not one month ago but three months ago. It was decided to accelerate the final build on the Next Gen Carriers. For the last month we've been running behind enemy lines gathering intel. And now I'm here with you." Viktor said.
She could hardly wait for him to finish before she kissed him. She wrapped her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist.
Viktor held her tightly in the embrace, enjoying the warmth and shape of her body pressed tightly against his own. He returned the kiss with equal passion though in the back of his mind the negative thought lingered that his stay here would be all too brief
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Commander Athena Wellington
Chief Counselor
USS Chimera - C (Delayed due to industrial action?)
General Viktor Ivanov
Fleet CO
EAS Hermes (Now with new ship smell!)
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