Post # 25 " Motherly Instincts"

Posted on Thu Sep 17th, 2020 @ 9:45am by Lieutenant T’Mia Rahl

Mission: Star Base Mercury
Location: Starbase Mercury Sickbay

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[Starbase Mercury]

RN Jean Paul LaBeux had once again landed his butt on a new assignment with no supervisor and way too much to do. He directed staff to various assignments and assumed the officer manager role which was making fir some long days. Now he was being told Star Fleet officers were coming to help him. His enthusiasm was less than hopeful. Being non Star Fleet he took his hipocratic oath very seriously, working up to RN with goals to be an MD by 35.

" Are you lost ma'am?" Jean Paul asked the pregnant beauty before him.

Amethyst smiled as she greeted the man before her. “Actually no, I’m right where I’m supposed to be.” She grinned. “I’m Lieutenant Amethyst Raymond, Chief Counsellor of the USS Amandora, I’ve been assigned to help get your medical facilities sorted out along with our ship’s Doctor.” She looked around. “I take it he hasn’t arrived as yet?”

" No Doctor's here counselor just us grunts. I could use some help. All those boxes need sorting. We have staff but no leaders. We actually have some injuries I have been treating. Lieutenant you are officially in charge." the cajun officer replied.

“I’m in charge?” Amethyst looked around. “Okay then, until Doctor Bjorgo gets here anyway.” She offered a smile. “Let’s get started on organising what’s in the boxes, I think it would help if we added labels to each storage section too so staff can find things quickly in an emergency. There’s also a few crates of heavier items in the cargo bay and I brought some of the more fragile items on the shuttle, they should be here shortly.

" I will have the med techs attend those issues Lieutenant. Aren't you a little pregnant to be working ma'am?" asked Jean Paul.

“Actually I’m only four months, going on five.” Amethyst smiled warmly. “Don’t worry I’ll be fine.”

After Amethyst response Jean Paul noticed an open container.

" Oh no the Hiianus has gotten out. It is my ships Captains pet. " JP fretted.

“What is a Hiianus?” Amethyst looked at Jean Paul curiously. “I can’t say I’m familiar with one of those.”

" Think of a Vulcan sehlat kitten. Very sharp teeth." JP replied. " Probably very scared."

“Poor thing!” Amethyst offered an understanding nod. “Well let’s keep the Sickbay doors shut and search around in here, grab a tricorder and search for life-signs it might help us find the poor little thing.”

(( Momma )) a voice called inside Amethyst mind. A mental voice that was as clear as a voice.

“Wait ...” Amethyst looked around. “Are there any children aboard the station? I heard ... at least I thought I heard a voice say Momma.”

" Non that I am aware of Lieutenant. There are always people coming aboard of course. The hiianus loves sugar...perhaps we can set a trap." JP replied.

Amethyst nodded. “That would be a good idea.”

(( I am scared )) the emotions flared as the originator cried out mentally.

The hiianus scurried through a dark corridor and paused as voices neared it. In its panic state the being knew only its survival mode screaming like a high pitch to scare off those voices

The comm system chirped on Jean Pauls lapel pin.

" LeBeux here. "

=/\= Sir they think that thing is one deck below us.=/\= said a med tech.

“Wait ... let me go.” Amethyst offered a smile. “This poor creature is probably terrified, too many of us will frighten it away. Let me see if I can tempt it out.”

" Yes ma'am but be careful they're small but deadly." Jean Paul replied.

Amethyst nodded. “Noted. I’ll keep my distance.”

The hiianus was indeed cornered as two Star Fleet security folks trapped it in the room in had scurried into.

Yelping like a crying baby it cried out in fear.

" Shut up! You damn thing." one guard yelled holding its ears.

Amethyst arrived shortly afterwards hearing the noise from inside the room. “I don’t think there’s any need for that.” She gave the security personnel a disapproving look. “It’s just scared. Now I’m going to try and win some trust.” She slowly stepped towards the door taking care as to step inside slowly as it opened then closed behind her.

Hiianus screamed again to scare but stopped as her approach seemed less threatening.

((Scared)) followed by the babies rapid heart beat and kicking.

Amethyst frowned before a sudden realisation dawned, the voice she was hearing wasn't the creature she was communicating with her own child though how that was possible at such a tender age she didn't know. She wished she had Brol to talk to. She slowly approached the small kitten like creature stopping short so not to scare it further. "Hey little one" she held out her hand. "It's okay, we're not going to hurt you."

She also didn't realize the bark like outer shell had begun to exhibit a soothing enzyme of odors the hiianus seemed comfortable with. The hiianus quickly purred and began to scratch her bark arms in play.

The baby moved inside as if she didn't fear any more.

Amethyst slowly and gently stroked the hiianus, she looked around seeing a container that would be suitable to hold the cat like animal until she could get it back to Sickbay. She took a chance and slowly lifted the cat hoping it wouldn’t freak out.

Hiianus purred and licked Amethyst.

"Let's get you home" Amethyst smiled and gently placed the cat in the box she found before taking it back to Sickbay. "Might I suggest we find a quiet spot for my little friend here." She smiled warmly.

Security was impressed but stayed ob alert as they escorted them back up one deck.

Jean Paul joined her with a new pet carrier.

" This one will hold her. Sad that she is to be the feast to a Targh. The owner got her to train his targh."

“I beg your pardon!” Amethyst looked at Jean Paul appalled. “He’s going to kill this poor animal?! Certainly not on my shift!” She looked at the kitten. “I’ll take her back with me, if he doesn’t like then I’ll have to speak with Starfleet Command. Animal cruelty isn’t taken too lightly these days!”

" Not my idea. The Klingon cruiser is on route and will be here soon to pick up the beast. Apparently these are rare and highly prized beasts. The station CO approved the aquisition." JP lied as he wanted to tease Amethyst.

“Now that is a flat out lie!” Amethyst smiled. “I’m part Betazoid you know, I can tell when people are lying.” She gave him a knowing look. “So what is the truth?”

" House pet..mine. Just messing with Momma. I am upset the cage got damaged though"

“Well your fur baby here is safe and that’s what matters” Amethyst smiled warmly. “Take care of her now.”

" I will. Lieutenant we still have all these boxes to move." Jean Paul reminded her as he pointed behind him.

“Right” Amethyst nodded. “Let’s get on and sort the contents to where they need to go.”

Jean Paul led the way with two boxes in arm.

“Do you mind if I grab a drink?” Amethyst motioned to the replicator. “I’m supposed to stay hydrated and I’m getting pretty thirsty.” She offered a smile.

" Ok slacker." JP smiled.

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