Ghosts and Shadows

Posted on 241501.09 @ 3:25am by Commander Hailey Konuha

Mission: Reconciliation & Reconstruction [Fleet Plot]
Location: en route to Starbase Versailles
Timeline: SD241501.07

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"How many years has it been?", Hailey mused as the stars whisked by as incoherent streaks of light. She gently sighed and took another sip of her Chamomile tea. A habit she picked up from a long time friend; the very same friend she was now on her way to see. Commander Hailey Konuha had received a communique from Admiral Cerywyn 9 days ago. If it was anyone else than her, Hailey would have said and absolute "No!" and then gone back to her civilian life. The memories of her crew aboard the U.S.S. Endeavour flooded her mind. She closed her eyes and ran a mental hand across each of thier faces. She winced slightly at the thought of the "accident". Some wounds never seem to heal completely. Her last memories of Starfleet was saying goodbye to Cerywyn in her office on Versailles. It seemed somewhat fitting that she was going back to that same office to say start the journey once again. She drew in a breath and walked over to the PADD laying on the desk. She replaced it for the cup of tea and entered in her security ID. She scanned over the message again. It seem - cryptic - almost.

To: Hailey Konuha, Commander
From: Cerywyn, Admiral - Commanding SB 99

My dear,

There isn't enough time for me to explain everything now. Suffice it to say I need you. Please rendezvous with me aboard Starbase 99 and accept role as Executive Officer.
All will be clear in time.

- Adm. Cerywyn

The recent events involving Starfleet and the Federation had left one huge mess. Hailey could only guess that Cerywyn needed help with holding things together in the Beta Quadrant. But why her? There were more qualified personnel available. She sighed deeply, set down the PADD and picked up her tea again. She sauntered over to the couch and stretched out - flinching for a moment as a small amount of the hot liquid cavorted over the side of the cup and on to her tunic. Hailey swatted at it nonchalantly and then laid back and closed her eyes.

The images of her participation in the Starfleet Underground were something that she would have to "come clean" with Cerywyn. During the siege of Paris, she was involved in making sure that the Starfleet uprising was kept in the loop. As far as she knew, no one knew of her involvement since no one used real names. Still ...

== Cmdr Konuha - we are on approach to Starbase Versailles. ETA: 15 min == came the voice over her comm badge.

"Ok Hailey - here we go", she said aloud to herself. She emptied her mind and tried to stretch it out over the distant of space. ++Admiral, I'm coming++ she tried to communicate. She wondered if she still had that connection with her.

Hailey reported to the Bridge and looked on the main viewscreen. There it is was in all her glory. Well, "glory" was a bit strong. SB99 looked as though it's seen her better days. Scorch marks were on the hull and there were breaches in the lower decks. The Grand Lady of the Beta Quadrant had definitely lost her luster. But then - over the last few years - most everyone had. The ship docked and Hailey stepped out. A red shirted Ensign approached her. "Commander Konuha?", she asked making sure it was the person she was told to escort. Hailey nodded. "At ease, Ensign." Hailey looked around and almost blurted the cliche saying that she swore to herself she wouldn't - "What the hell happened here?". She stifled it in her mouth. "The Ensign stepped forward and guided Hailey to the the computer console. "The Admiral would like you to check in as soon as you stepped aboard, ma'am", she explained. Hailey smirked at her lack of protocol. It had been a long time and she was sure it would all come back to her.

"Computer, Authorization Kappa Alpha Tango 04301963", she stated in a clear tone. The computer whirred and blinked at her. "Transfer Executive Command of Starbase Versailles to Commander Hailey Konuha is complete.". it announced.

"Computer, what is the location of Adm. Cerywyn?", she inquired. The computer took just a moment, "Adm Cerywyn is on the Bridge." "Please inform the Adm I've arrived and that I will meet her in her Office.", she commanded. The computer chirped. "Message sent."

She turned turned to the woman. "What is your name, Ensign?", Hailey asked coolly. "Ensign Ibbara, ma'am - Assistant Security Chief", she replied. "Ensign Ibbara - thank you for your assistance. I need a tactical and security update within the hour. You may return to your duties - I believe I remember the way to the Admiral's Office." The Ensign nodded and strode out the door.

Hailey gathered all her gear and within minutes was outside the Admiral's door ..

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