Well, this is it.

Posted on Wed Nov 25th, 2015 @ 9:21pm by

Mission: If I told you...
Location: USS Victory

Dr Dereing Hood slowly opened her eyes. She had spent the best part of the last hour meditating and channeling her energy into a peaceful state of mind before joining the USS Victory.

She had calmed her unruly nerves and a stomach that had threatened to express itself in more ways than one. She felt like a young ensign again about to join her first ship. It had been six years since she had last stepped on a Starship had she left it too long?

She looked out of the view screen at the Sovereign class star ship that was drawing steadily closer to her. she had forgotten how beautiful Starfleet ships were.

It made her think of that other famous ship, HMS Victory in dry dock at Portsmouth, England. So many brave souls had fought on her and alongside each other on the the flagship of the first Sea Lord, Lord Nelson. It was amazing that the ship was still there and still in commission.

The shuttle barely made a sound inside the cabin as it sealed around the ships airlock . She gathered her things together, her luggage and equipment would be taken to her office. Her office, she had an office, though she wasn't expecting anything grand but still she hoped there was enough storage for her crystals.

Only one small step, between her and her new adventure. Just one small step, she could do it. Step over the thresh hold and there she was. She felt the universe sigh around her as if it had been waiting just for that moment to welcome her home.

It had been a long time since she had been on the deck of a starship. Years ago when she qualified as a Dr and was posted to the USS Hera it was everything she could wish for. But circumstances changed that and after six years she resigned her commission. She decided to be a country Doctor specialising in alternative therapies of healing the sick and married Jack Hood. It was Jack who suggested she become a counselor. Dear sweet Jack how she missed him.

Others busied themselves around her as she found the comm system on the wall.

"Chief Councilor Lt Hood to Bridge, permission to come aboard?" she asked

There was a slight pause before the reply.

"Sorry Lt, were expecting a Dr Dereing Hood..."

"Yes, yes that's me. I am a Doctor but I've been posted aboard as the Chief Councilor."

"Dr Dereing Hood is to be the Assistant Medical Officer Lt. You are Dr Dereing Hood?"

"Yes... but there must be some mistake." Dereing told her

"No mistake Dr, but I can look into it for you and see if there has been an error."

"Thank you. What do you think I should do now."

"Well your quarters have been allocated to you. I suggest you make your way there and I'll inform the Captain of your arrival."