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"The Valarians"


Author: Captain Ryan Evans
Date: April 2, 2384
Location: USS Ronin

Ryan was on his way to the bridge. He had just been informed that the Valarian ship that would be sent to greet them had appeared on long range sensors. He rounded a corner and heard something behind him that sounded an awful lot like a meow. He turned to look, but nothing was there. He continued to walk readnig his PADD as he went, when he thought he caught something black run around the corner from the corner of his eye. *Whats going on?* he asked himself. He followed the corridor that the shadow had just turned down, but nothing was there. He was about to turn and head back toward the bridge when he heard a door shut. *This is too weird* he thought as he walked up to the door. It was Commander Tyrans quarters. He opened the door and looked into the darkened room.

"Computer, ligh..."

"CAPTAIN!"

Ryan turned, slightly starteled to see Dinara running down the corridor.

"Counsellor, what can I do for you?" he said leaving the room and closing the door.

"I was just wondering when we'd be arriving on Valaria sir?"

"We should reach there in another day Ensign."

"Thank you sir. Captain... may I ask what you were doing in Niges quarters?"

"Ohh, nothing Ensign.... I just thought I saw something. Have a good day" he said as he left and headed back to the bridge

*That was close* thought Dinara to herself as she sighed a sigh of relief.


"Captain, we are in communication range of the Valarian ship" announced Fenris as Ryan stepped onto the bridge.

"Preliminary scans indicate an extremely heavily armed ship sir. More than a match for us Captain" added Nige.

"Thank you gentlemen. Lieutenant Mcmillan, open a channel."

Kira relieved the Captains chair and Ryan took his seat. Kira stood slightly behind and to his right.

"Valarian vessel, this is Captain Ryan Evans of the Federation Starship Ronin, please respond."

[Ronin, this is Commander Byork of the Valarian Kingdom vessel T'ak h'ran. We are honoured to once more be aquainted with the Federation.]

"As I am honoured to meet you."

[Captain, there have been some delays with the cargo. It will not be ready for another day or two. In the mean time, you and your crew are welcome to spend time on our planet.]

"Thankyou for your generosity Commander"

[If you would like to set a course for our homeworld, we will follow. In the mean time, you and your senior crew may transport aboard to dine aboard our vessel tonight]

"Thankyou once again for your generosity. Shall we say 1930 hours?"

[That is acceptable. We look forward to meeting you in person.]

"That went pretty well" said Kira as soon as the channel was closed.

"Yes it did, Commander, see to it that all the senior crew know about the dinner and that they attend."

"Aye sir"

"Ohh and Commander, dress uniform is required"

"Of course sir"

"Well Lieutenant, you'd better set a course for Valaria"

"Course laid in Captain"

"Engage"