Post Number 100 Relaxing and Exploring

Posted on Thu Dec 29th, 2022 @ 11:00pm by Lieutenant Commander Kristian Long & Captain Alesha Rivers

Mission: BUGS OH NO!!
Location: Planet Amzock

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Kristian's ankle had been operated on and the damage from it having been shattered during a shuttle crash before she'd joined Starfleet. The doctors on Amzock had replaced it and after spending several days resting had finally been given the green light to do return to normal activities which greatly appreciated.

After an early morning run and a hot bubble bath found her in the stables. Opening a stall door she walked in and patted her big gray horse she fondly called Ghost due to her color. Clipping a lead rope to the mare's halter Kristian led her out and tied her long enough to replace the halter with a bridle and a light saddle that little weight to it. Untying her Kristian led her out of the stable and mounted. Urging the mare into an easy canter.

She'd not gone too far when she heard the sounds of hoof beets, pulling Ghost to a stop Kristian turned to see who was coming up from behind, her hand on her phaser. Seeing Alesha Kristian smiled and dropped her hand off her phaser and waited for Alesha to stop.

Alesha pulled her black and white pinto to a stop alongside Kristian "How's the ankle?"

"It's fine," Kristian said "It's the first time in years it's not bothered me and I'm so grateful. What did your parents say over your promotion?"

Mum's ecstatic and dad is so proud of me. Then there's my brother. He called me a showoff,"

Kristian laughed as they nudged the horses into a walk "Leave it to Heinick, truth is he's jealous."

"He could have gone to Starfleet but chose to remain in our military," Alesha said "I got into Starfleet by accident and between you and Tara I've learned a lot."

"You still have a long way to go, just remember everything we've taught you," Kristian commented

"Trust me I will," Alesha assured her "Where are you off to?"

"The old city, it's not used anymore and hasn't been since the war but I do like to go and explore especially the old Palace. Care to join me?" Kristian asked

"I'd love to, mum and dad talk about and that we used to live there," Alesha said

"You did and I know what house was yours. I'll show you," Kristian replied as they urged their horses into an easy canter.

Twenty minute later they slowed the horses to a walk and dismounted and led them to a nearby tree and tied them. In the years since the war the jungle had begun to reclaim the old city. Many of the buildings were covered in vines and wildlife had taken up residence in some of them. Kristian and Alesha walked through the streets with Kristian stopping in front of a medium sized house

"This is where you were born and lived with your mum and your dad," Kristian said as they walked into the house. "You do know Kalief is not your real dad?"

Alesha nodded "I know,mum told me that my real dad was killed in the war and that when she married Kaleif, dad, he adopted me. He's the only dad I've ever known. Did you know my read dad?"

"I knew him, he was not nice to your mum and to be honest it was a blessing when he was killed. Kalief has been a far better husband and father to you and your brother," Kristian said as they walked into what had once been a bedroom, the crib still stood under the window and several toys lay scattered on the floor. Kristian knelt and picked up an old purple stuffed dragon and handed it to Alesha "This was your room and this was your favorite toy you were always holding it."

Alesha took the toy and looked at Kristian "I remember this."

"Come on I'll show you more of the city," Kristian said as they left the house and headed for the ruins of the old Palace.

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TBC