Promoting a Legend
Posted on Fri Jun 21st, 2019 @ 1:17am by Captain Daniella Le Williams & Commander T'San & Commander Kitara Paghal & Crewman Recruit Kerja Aanyo & Crewman Recruit T'Meela & Dan & Nidria Rilog & Colonel Ellis Ijaan & Colonel John Sheppard & Major Charlena Dilucca & Vice Admiral Dillon Llewellyn & Captain Bervag Bers & Captain Xalanth & Commander Jazin Ijaan & Commander Thorrin & Lieutenant JG T'para & Lieutenant General Craig O'Donnaghue-Meran & Orson De & Flight Lieutenant Sandy "Ghost" Shannon
Edited on on Fri Jun 21st, 2019 @ 1:20am
2,124 words; about a 11 minute read
Mission:
[JM New Haven] S1 E2 A New Haven
Location: SB's ceremony room
Timeline: MD001 1900
His collar was itching again was the only thought going through the lizards head as he and his mate made their way to the ceremony room. Why could the replicators never get a formal uniform that was the right size and feel for him. Even still the brief glance to his mate and his hearts were at ease. The warm smile she had for him could always make his worries go away.
This was going to be a big moment for the both of them. Some people said the captain's chair changed you. The red former security officer hoped it wouldn't change him.
Sandy had just finished doing her hair when her computer beeped. 'Damn....not now....I don't have the time for this shit now!', she thought opening up the screen. "Hello captain, I trust you are in good health?", said Zal. Sandy sat there stunned... "How did you find me?", she groaned. "It wasn't easy....you made me call in a lot of favors just to find you", Zal said. "What do you want from me?", Sandy said. Zal was a renagade pilot from her past, who she thought long dead but that was wishful thinking. She had helped him in the past with Starfleets approval and the mission was a success. Now he had found her and it wasn't a good feeling at all. "Nothing at the moment, but now that I have found you it shouldn't be long", Zal laughed and the screen went black. Visably shaken by his sudden appearance, she needed to let either Security or the Captain about this. Shaking her head she continued to dress in her dress whites for the ceremony. Finishing up quickly she headed for the staging area.
Layla walked in to the ceremony lounge. It was a functional place, so she could tell. Behind her she sensed a Vulcan and a Joined Trill walk in.
Dan looked a moment at Nidria and then to Layla. He walked up to her. "I am Dan, the Civilian community leader on the Starbase, I was the former chef of the Shanghai. I know Commander Xalanth and his wife. And you are?" He held out his hand.
Layla took his hand enthusiastically. "I am Commander Layla Meran O'Donnaghue, I am the assistant medical director. I work on the USS Jackdaw at the moment under my husband, Lieutenant General Craig O'Donnaghue Meran." She smiled.
Dan nodded. "Nice to meet you, this is Nidria Rilog, she manages the Lounge with me. She will be providing the drinks and food today."
"Excellent," Layla replied. "Lollipop?" She offered a lollipop to Dan and Nidria.
Dan shook his head. "No thank you!" Nidria took one. "Thank you!" She said politely. She found the Betazoid woman a bit peculiar.
Sandy was still disturbed by Zal and his message as she walked into the ceremony lounge. Looking around she saw others gathering and looked for a friendly face.
[Entrance posts here]
Colonel Sheppard, his sister Ellie and her husband Jazin walked in to the room together. Followed closely by Major Dilucca. Major Dilucca walked up to Colonel Sheppard. "Colonel Sheppard, do you have a moment for me, sir?" She asked him.
John turned around to the Major. "Major!" He pointed to quiet corner and the two of them moved over there to talk.
Ellie got herself and Jazin a drink from Nidria.
Daniella and Kitara walked in to the room and looked around. "Commander," Daniella said, "I am surprised you haven't been promoted yet. Your reputation proceeds you. The Klingon doctor, I heard good things about you. You do honor to your house."
Kitara smiled. "Thank you, captain, I heard a lot about you as well. You were trained as a security officer, but as a captain you were displayed as a diplomat. The fleet should be honored to have you in their ranks."
T'San brought the children in. Kerja, T'Meela and Orson. T'Meela was holding Orson's arm and just let him pull her along a bit.
The door opened as the man of the hour and his mate entered the room. With his wife an daughters at his side anyone could tell the lizard was feeling happy with himself.
Sandy moved swiftly to where they had gathered and mingled. Feeling a bit out of place and alone at the moment did un-nerve her just a bit. Wishing she had more time to make friends she was just content on being here in the presence of a great man.
Dan saw the new person walk around. The Vulcan chef walked up to the woman and held out his hand, "Hello, I am Dan. I was the former chef on the USS Shanghai. I am now the lounge owner of Dan's and Nidria. And I am Commander T'San's husband." A big grin plastered from pointy ear to pointy ear.
Dillon walked in, tugging at the collar of his dress uniform, "I have this thing." he said as he entered the lounge proper. Not letting his rank get in the way, he started to mingle, his eyes falling on the only person he knew. He grabbed himself a drink as he tried to mingle. He waved to other assembled officers before finding Layla. "Hey." he said. "Wish I had this when I got Arlington. All I got was and admiral beaming aboard, and beaming out with the CO and XO and handing me a padd." he laughed.
Layla smiled to Dillon. "I heard about that." She giggled. "It was before the wedding and if I am not mistaken, before I met Craig. How are you feeling now?" She asked the Admiral. When he was promoted to Admiral a lot changed for them.
Craig walked in with dilon and layla his hand interlocked with his wifes, yes he was admiral now but she was still his first love of his life "Im fine dear just a little bewildered and dealing with alot" he said sqeezing her hand tightly "As always a pleasure dillion" He said holding his hand on his good friends shoudler.
"Feeling good, Layla." Dillon said. "Great to see you and Craig again"
There were a few faces she knew but the one that stuck out in her mind was Charlie, Dilucca. Why it stuck out she had no idea but she was going to introduce herself. "Hi Major Dilucca, I am Air Captain Sandy "Ghost" Shannon. I will be flying cover for your people is combat missions. I hope we can chat at sometime and get to know each other", Sandy said.
Charlie smiled to the Air captain. "Pleasure to meet you, captain. Please, allow me to introduce you to Colonel John Sheppard. He is the sector marine senior officer. He is running the Sector's fighter wing till the new Director arrives."
John bend forward holding out his hand. "Hello there, Shannon, pleasure to meet you. I heard great things about you."
"Really? It must be my reputation for using WWll air combat tactics, most notably dog fighting. But I am truly honored to be in the presence of such legend like the captain", Sandy commented.
Thorrin donned his dress uniform for what seemed like the umpteenth time since coming aboard this station. He was of two minds at the moment. The first being that he would rather be anywhere except at this ceremony and the second is that he was actually happy for Xalanth. He deserved the promotion. Thorrin decided to go with the latter at least for the time being and plastered a smile on his face. Without speaking to anyone Thorrin walked in and took a seat near the front, apparently the seat had been reserved for the El Aurian.
Craig was in his dress fatigues, tagging at them as he did, the ceremony was about to start he wondered where his wonderful wife was finding his chair, he pulled his trousers straight and placed a smile on his face. He was sat just away from commander Thorrin, the place was filled to the brim and the ceremony was probably just about to start
Layla noticed her husband walk in. She quietly walked up to the chair and then just sat down next to him. She leaned towards him and pegged a kiss on his cheek. "Took you long enough." She grinned as she held on to his arm.
[Ceremony posts here]
After all the mingling Dillon stepped onto the podium and took his seat. his part in this little show would come later.
Noting the people getting into position the lizard excused himself from the conversation and after giving his mate and kids a hug took his position.
Sandy walked over to where the seats were and sat waiting patiently to see who would sit next to her. She hoped maybe it would be Colonel Shepherd, but it was highly improbable he would.
John walked with Charlie to the seats, but then Charlie sat down next to Thorrin. John walked over to Sandy and sat down next to her. "Captain," He said while nodding to her. He then turned to the stage.
Sandy was in a state of pure shock when the Colonel sat next to her. Paleing a bit, "Colonel Shepherd, a pleasure I am sure", she stammered.
Thorrin smiled as he crossed his legs. "Evening Major I hope all is well with you." He spoke as he looked toward DiLucca.
Turning to look at him, "Colonel Shepherd is there a place on the station .......well can I buy you a drink afterward?", Sandy asked.
John turned over to Sandy. "Captain, we can go to Nidria and Dan's lounge, but I am buying." He said trying to whisper it.
Smiling, Sandy nodded, "But of course Colonel", she whispered back.
Craig was sat next to dillion idly looking on in anticipation, he lookedg to "Dillion how goes being an admiral?"iy had been some time since he had seen his old CO and he much looked forward to enjoying a few drinks with him.
"Its lonely, I'll tell you that." he said. "I miss the Arlington. Damn cardassians." he laughed. "Talk over drinks? Official business time."
Dillon stepped up to the podium. "Good evening, one an all. And thanks for having me." He began. "We are gathered here to honor an outstanding officer. I've read reports about him and Im sure any of you who've served with him can say many a good thing. And I promise they'll be a testimonial dinner later." he chuckled. "But for now, lets get to it. Commander Xalanth, please meet me in front of the podium." he asked
The lizard did so doing one last stop to look back at his mate who had a look of utmost happiness on her face.
"I know my former XO promoted you to Commander, and a wise decision on her part." Dillon began. "However, we're about to amend her decision a little." he cleard his throat. He opened a box and revealed a single gold pip. "When I got this, It was with a lot less ceremony. And I was as green as they come. I was greener than grass." he laughed. "But that's another story. Point is, Chelsea Meran was an invaluable ally and she helped me from making many a fool decision. I've grown to respect her wisdom in giving you command of the Shanghai. And Im a little old fashioned. She gave you command, but not a fitting rank for it. Add this pip to your collar, Captain." he said.
Thorrin hid his exasperation. He was not upset that Xalanth was promoted, Thorrin knew that he deserved it. The pomp and circumstance is what annoyed the El Aurian. He wanted to be done with this and back in his quarters working on his life's work. However, he kept all of that hidden under a well rehearsed veneer and rose to his feet applauding. "Hip Hip Huzzah... Three cheers for the Captain." Thorrin cried out.
Sandy stood and clapped as well. She was not long on the ship but she was proud to be a part of this ceremony
A smile was on Xalanths face as he attached the pips to his collar. He wondered what the instructors at the academy who said he woundn't last one year in the fleet would think of him now.
Dillon stuck his hand out. "Congratulations" he smiled.
Vice Admiral Dillon Llewellyn
Task Force Commanding officer
Lieutenant General Craig O'Donnaghue Meran
Task Force Executive Officer
Colonel Ellis Ijaan
CO USS Ottawa/Sector Commander
Captain Xalanth
CO USS Shanghai
Lieutenant Commander Thorrin
XO USS Shanghai
Air Captain Sandy 'Ghost' Shannon
Air group commander USS Shanghai
Lieutenant Kimoni Jexen
Chief Science Officer USS Shanghai
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