Last minute alterations

Posted on Wed Nov 11th, 2015 @ 3:24pm by Rear Admiral Tim Goddard & Captain Elijah Michaels

Mission: If I told you...
Location: Kingston Station, Main Operations

Elijah had been given his orders to depart from the Station and then proceed through the Wormhole back to the Alpha Quadrant to assist SFI with their problem.

However he had been called to a meeting at the last minute with some of the Admirals of the Gamma Expeditionary Fleet. Apparently there was a Ceremony that all Fleet Captains had to attend regardless of Mission Parameters. So the Commander donned his Dress Uniform and followed his orders, proceeding to the Conference Hall on the Main Ops Deck.

"You are late Commander....." Rear Admiral Goddard said waiting outside shaking his head. The older Officer had clearly known about the Meeting in advance as he handed Elijah a PADD. "They are making a promotion and all are required to attend."

"Who is it? Sanchez? Oviedo?" Elijah asked as he skimmed through the PADD. Entering the Main Hall.

He suddenly realised what was happening when he saw the assembled Admirals and Captains formed in to two ranks on either side of the room. A gap left in the center as the Fleets Senior Admiral, Admiral Vreetak stood by a small table and display.

"Attention on Deck." Goddard ordered as the room snapped to attention.

Vreetak watched as she saw Elijah realise that this meeting now focused on him. "Commander Elijah Michaels, please approach. " She said looking in his direction.

Elijah nodded and with no hesitation proceeded forward to the Desk and the Admiral. He was calm on surface but inside he wanted to jump in the air and high five somebody.

"Commander Michaels, when you were assigned to this Fleet there were many who felt you were an Officer with great promise and potential." Vreetak said to him. "Many are aware of your struggles and your past and the somewhat questionable baggage, yet you have remained a dedicated and hardworking professional."

Her Aide handed her a small black box. The Vulcan Admiral then lifted the lid.

"Your efforts in the Evacuation of Haven Colony have earned you admiration and thanks from the Bajoran Provisional Government, not to mention the Colonial committe." She then removed a small gold pip and handed it to Goddard. "The USS Victory is a fine Starship worthy of a fine Captain."

Elijah stood by and watched as Goddard, his mentor and long time friend took the pip and placed it on his Collar.

"It is with great pleasure that I bestow upon you the rank of Captain, with all the rights and privileges that are granted with such a position " She said as she stood back and moved her hand into a Vulcan Salute. "Live long and Prosper...."

"Congratulations..... Captain....." Goddard said with a smile as the room then entered into Applause.

Elijah shook his friends hand and smiled. "Thank you."

After years of living with the stigma of his actions that led to Demotion and Imprisonment. Here Elijah now stood with 4 Pips on his Collar.

It was a long time coming and the dream became a reality.