The Beginning

Posted on Wed Oct 15th, 2025 @ 2:38pm by Admiral Myranda Adler & Captain Elijah Rutherford

1,303 words; about a 7 minute read

Mission: Scientific Diplomacy
Location: USS Orcrist
Timeline: MD 001 0800

[Science Convention, Earth]

A convention, a gathering of those who were of the Science department. This was taking place in a rather large convention center, the subject of interest, Ristyx otherwise known to some, Guardian.

They were of a curious nature, wondering who had created him, and what he was able to do. He had been brought to this convention at the request of Admiral Adler. She had great interest in him as well.

Rystix was under the care of Abner Muldoon, who was responsible for discovering him upon Adna Station, and putting him together. It has already been a couple of days, and Abner noticed something about Rystix, he seemed to be a bit dejected.

Abner Muldoon was concerned about Guardian, otherwise known as Rystix.The dragon was acting llke he was lonely and missing the people whom he had connected with on the USS Majestic. Now though thet ship had been put underwraps being looked at from top to bottom. And the crew of the USS Majestic was now assigned to the USS Orcrist.

A depressed Dragon wasn't a good thing and it amazed Abner that the dragon was displaying emotions. He had given Rystix the messages from his other family, the photonics from Adna Station.

Breathing out a bit of a frustrated sigh, Abner contacted Captain Elijah Rutherford.

[USS Orcrist Ready Room]

Elijah was looking over updates on the USS Orcrist from what he could tell the new ship was seeming to be up to par. They were ready to take flight, just waiting for their first mission assignment.

His viewscreen beeped indicating that he had a message from Abner Muldoon.

He opened up "Hello Abner what can I do for you?"

Abner gave a brief smile before a worried expression became evident, his eyes pensive beneath his shaggy grey brows.

"Sorry to disturb you Elijah but, I've got a situation that I am needing some of your crew to come down and help me out with it."

Elijah raised an eyebrrow at this. "What is it you are needing help on?"

"Well" Abner hesitated then heck it was important that Elijah was to know. "Rystix, otherwise known as Guardian is missing his friends and would like to see them. And I would like to make certain that he is happy, he feels like a stranger in a strange land. Besides he's acting just a little bit depressed."

Elijah hmmnned at this piece of information. "I will do what I can, how is he being treated?"

"He is being treated well but also feels like he's an animal in the zoo and would rather have his freedom or be put to work for another purpose. He had been guarding T'seng for so long and now, what can he do next?"

"I see. I'll gather those who have had contact with him and a connection to go check on him." Elijah paused, "How is the search as to where he's from?"

Abner gave a smile. "We were able to find out more information, plus your librarian has been most helpful."

Elijah had a confused expression. "My Librarian?" he picked up his PADD and thumbed through the manifest, then frowned, that was another part of the crew he'd not met yet. That will have to change.

"I am glad that he was able to help out. What was the information that he gave you. Is it the origin of Rystix?" Elijah asked

"Yes it is, and I am rather intrigued as to meeting his creators. The Ithenites I think the last time anyone has spoken to them was, 2267, they had been part of a diplomatic council on Babel. Then they seemed to slip away into the sands of time so to speak. There hadn't been much mentioned to them lately." Abner remarked.

Elijah gave a nod. "I see, so they were mostly forgotten about."

"Sadly yes and they are rather talented in their craftsmanship." Abner answered, as he scratched his left cheek.

"I'll get some people gathered to go check on Rystix and see to his needs. " Elijah finding this a rather unusual but intriguing.

Abner nodded, "When they come down, I'll be there to greet them. Thank you Captain." the vidscreen went dark.

Elijah stared at the now darkened vidscreen, one more mystery that was linked to the USS Majestic. He reached up and scratched his cheek, which was rough with stubble. With a slight grimace he rose from his chair to look out towards the stars, one more step forward, to find his own new path, to rediscover who he was.

His thoughts were interrupted by a call from the Bridge. "Captain, Admiral Adler is here to see you."

Elijah's eyebrows raised, this was unexpected, especially when the door to his ready room opened and the admiral stepped in.

She radiated an aura of being self assured, confident, as well as being rather charismatic. Her hair was dark as a raven's wing, with a pure white streak of hair at her right temple.

Without a by your leave, Myranda took a seat upon the sofa beneath the picture window sized view port.

"Would you get me some tea please Captain? Two sugars and a splash of milk." Adler smiling sweetly.

Elijah hastened to do that, questions bouncing all around in his mind. The first and foremost one was, why the Admiral was here and what did she need or want?

Bringing over the tea, and setting his own tea upon the table near where the admiral sat he took a seat.

A smile from Adler, as she stirred the tea, to let the sugar dissolve. She was quiet allowing the silence to grow, while she took a sip of her tea when it was ready.

Elijah gingerly sipped at his tea, it still being hot. He was feeling just slightly nervous as to why the Admiral was here, it surely wasn't about the tea. A lifting up of the corner of his mouth, amused at his own thoughts.

Myranda caught sight of that subtle smile, a twinkle in her eyes. After the first cursory sips of the tea.

"I am sure that I've surprised you with this unscheduled arrival, but I wished to see you in person. Now here I am. " holding one hand out to one side, her other hand being occupied with her cup of tea.

"Captain Rutherford, you, your ship and your crew will be escorting the science ship USS Lumin to the Ithenite world. Sources have given information about them being in the Beta Quadrant." raising her tea to her lips as she regarded Elijah over its rim.

"Admiral you have surprised me with you coming personally, you could have sent this message via coms" Elijah speaking boldly.

"Yes I could have but I wished to see the ship, plus speak to you face to face. " Myranda answered with a slight smile. "Now though I do need to get back, I've got some paperwork to take care of. " Myranda finishing up her tea, and placing it down on the table.

"Admiral leaving so soon? I thought you wished to see the ship." Elijah feeling rather perplexed.

"I will take a tour later on, Captain Rutherford. Thank you for the tea, and for seeing me. You will be leaving in one day. Make certain all of your crew will be onboard." turning on her heel, the admiral left without another word.

Elijah just stared at where she had sat, the Admiral was rather quick to depart before he could stand up. He finished up his tea, they were going to be leaving the day after Tomorrow. Best let the crew know and get those who were needing to go see Rystix.

END

Captain Elijah Rutherford
CO
USS Orcrist

Admiral Myranda Adler
Star Fleet

Abner Muldoon
Civilan Scientist

 

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