Summoned back to Earth

Posted on Sun Jul 20th, 2025 @ 11:26pm by Admiral Myranda Adler & Captain Elijah Rutherford & Lieutenant Jasmine Rutherford
Edited on on Sun Jul 20th, 2025 @ 11:27pm

1,025 words; about a 5 minute read

Mission: A Dragon named Guardian
Location: Ready Room/Quarters USS Majestic

Elijah found himself staring out towards the stars, thinking over what had happened since he had been given command of the USS Majestic. His mind also was upon Intelligence, and the message that had been given to him by Admiral Adler.

As if sensing his pensive thoughts, they were interrupted by a message.

"Sir you've got a priority message from Admireal Adler."

"Put her through." Elijah ordered, and went to take a seat at his desk.

After putting in a code, he could see Adler on the other side, looking rather somber.

"Captain Rutherford, we've got things to discuss." Myranda started with no lead up.

"Alright I am all ears, what seems to be the problem Admiral?" Elijah queried. He could tell there was something weighing heavily on her mind.

"Is that metal dragon still in your cargohold?" Adler asked.

"Yes, he is. We were going to be finding out where he came from." Elijah began.

"That will have to be delayed, the USS Majestic needs to come to Earth, bringing Guardian with her. And that is an order Captain. " Myranda stated rather firmly.

"Yes, Admiral, it just that not all of my crew are back on board." Elijah responded. He knew that a few were on shoreleave.

"Leave them a message, and let them know that you've gone back to Earth. " the admiral spearing Elijah with a cool gaze. "They are quite capable in finding their way to Earth."

"Yes Admiral Adler, you are right." Elijah giving a nod. It wasn't a good thing to do anymore protesting, especially with Admiral Adler.

"Report to me when you arrive, Admiral Adler out." the viewscreen going black.

Elijah leaned back in his chair drywashing his face, giving out a frustrated growl. His thoughts went to those who had gone on shoreleave, and a sabbatical. Shaking his head he rose from his desk and headed to go see Jasmine. It was lunchtime.

"I'll be out to lunch." Elijah said to the one watching the bridge.

The officer on duty gave a nod.

Arriving at Jasmine's office he stepped inside, "Do you have time for lunch?"

Jasmine had been reading over reports of those she had been seeing for couunseling. Looking up from the reports. "I've got sometime and I could eat." her brow furrowed seeing the signs of something on his mind.

"Okay lets go get lunch, at home and tell me what's on your mind." rising up from her desk, Jasmine walked over and put an arm around Elijah's waist, and leaned her head against his arm. "You seem to need a hug."

When they arrived at their quarters, Elijah went to make some tea, while Jasmine fixed a simple lunch of soup and sandwiches. Once all was prepped and placed upon the table they both sat down.

Elijah stared down at his bowl of chicken noodle soup, idly stirring it, watching as the noodles swirled around the spoon, matching the turmoil that was in his mind. At first he didn't hear Jasmine as she tried to start a conversation.

He looked up sharply when he felt the touch of Jasmine's hand.

"Elijah, where did you go? I've been trying to get your attention for the past several minutes." Jasmine having a concerned look.

"Sorry just got caught up in my thoughts. One of which, the Majestic has been called back to Earth, and the admiral said I needed to do so right away. And some of the crew are out on shore leave. I don't want to leave them behind, but when the ship is being summoned back and I can't disobey."

Jasmine looked rather surprised, "We're heading back to Earth? Well, you're going to have to answer. And their shoreleave can be put down as being extended. This way they won't be thought as being AWOL. See there is a solution." Jasmine picking up her spoon to begin eating, her soup.

"Also on the wy back to Earth, that will also give you a chance to meet some of the new crew members that have come aboard. We've got a new Chief of Operations, We have another counselor, which will help a great deal. And another intelligence officer."

Elijah just blinked at the information that Jasmine was telling him about. "I am rather behind on matters." he remarked as he cut his toasted cheese sandwich in half to dip it into the chicken noodle soup.

"You do need to catch up on matters of the ship. Don't you think?" Jasmine having some amusement.

"How did you find this out?" Elijah asked after he ate his bite of sandwich.

"oh I ran into the newest members while on DS9, do you remember my talking about how the twins took off running in the Promenade?" Jasmine queried.

Elijah nodded, "And them not getting their party until later on?"

Jasmine nodded. "Yes, that is when I met them. They helped me corral the twins.

"Well then, I do need to meet them." Elijah giving a nod, and having a slight flush of the cheeks. "I feel a little bit incompetent right now."

Jasmine shook her head. "Youj've been in meetings with other captains both on DS9 and also in conferences. That does take a bit of your time and attention."

"Silverlining in this, we will get a chance to see our families if only for a short time, and the kids will be probably spoiled by the attention from the grandparents." Elijah giving a laugh. "It will be very good to see the family. Very good indeed."

Elijah noticed the time, and realized he needed to get back to the ready room. He quickly ate his food and drank his tea. "Thank you love for listening to me, and for the food. I best get things prepped and ready for our departure to Earth."

Jasmine smiled warmly, walking over and giving her husband a tight embrace, "It was my pleasure." pulling him close for a kiss. "Now, off you go! Time to get things moving." Giving Elijah a playful swat as he headed out the door.

Elijah gave out a laugh, he certainly loved his wife.

END

 

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