MERLIN
STARDATE 07.10.21
PRIME SECTOR
Fafnir sauntered across the main deck of Starbase Dover. The small Dragonoid was in a good mood, even going so far as to skip a footstep every now and then. He was enjoying his time away from the Merlin. Sometimes, flying a starship can be a very stressful thing. Especially lately, after their battle with the Death Cult Battlecruisers.
Fafnir couldn’t help but to think of his “parents.” He didn’t know too much about “Ma” and “Pa”, but he knew they were good Draconids. They didn’t believe in the Draco’s warlike mentality. They wanted a better future for their “son.” So “Ma” and “Pa” brought Fafnir to the Alliance of Lords when he was but a young Dragonling. Fafnir had always had a natural instinct for flying, so he eventually became a Helmsman. He owes everything he has to the decision his “Ma” and “Pa” made all those years ago…
Suddenly, Fafnir slammed into something huge and solid. He fell onto his back, slamming his head onto the floor. Fafnir shook his head, trying to clear his thoughts. Then he noticed two large Security Guards wearing Red Shirts standing in front of him.
“Excuse me!” Fafnir quickly said even though he was still rattled. “I’m terribly sorry, I didn’t see…”
One of the men reached down, grabbed Fafnir by his shirt, and pulled him up into the air. Fafnir’s feet were dangling below him. The Security Guard was angry.
“What makes you think you can freely walk around a HUMAN Starbase, you ugly lizard? Don’t you know that your kind aren’t welcome around here? My brother and sister were aboard the Whitby when it went down! I know what you Draco are like! One of your Hunter Wyrms tore the Whitby to pieces with its claws!! I lost my brother and sister because of scum like you!!!”
Two punches hit Fafnir’s gut, causing him to lose his breath. Fafnir fell to the ground once again. A swift kick to Fafnir’s abdomen followed. Something broke and Fafnir was in serious pain.
“Ha, ha! That’ll teach you reptiles to not…”
“Is there a problem here?”
The two Security Guards spun around to find a Humanoid Vampire Squid staring at them with its strange blue orbs. Everyone in the Alliance of Lords knew of Lovecraft. They knew he was the First Officer aboard the Merlin. And they knew he was one of the Gorgon.
“Because if there is, I’m sure we can come to a…mutual understanding.”
Lovecraft opened his blood red cloak, revealing the sharp spines and mouth full of fangs within. Each of the Security Officer felt a chill run down their spine.
“Now, report to your Commanding Officer. They have already been informed about what occurred here. And I better not see you…EVER…bothering a crew member from the Merlin again. Do you understand?”
The two Security Guards nodded their heads and quickly ran off.
Lovecraft helped Fafnir to his feet. “Are you alright, Fafnir?”
“Yes, Lovecraft. I thank you for saving me. But how did you know…?”
“Delphi saw what was happening in one of her visions. She quickly informed me. Now, transport back to the Merlin and report to Dr. Sap right away. You may have serious injuries.”
Fafnir gave Lovecraft a sheepish look.
Lovecraft flipped open his Communicator, establishing a link between himself and the Merlin.
“Emergency Transport. One for Sickbay. Transport NOW.”
A low humming sound could be heard before Fafnir disappeared in a rotating bundle of light. He tried to wave goodbye to Lovecraft, but it was too late.
LOOKS LIKE I’LL BE RETURNING TO THE MERLIN SOONER THAN I EXPECTED.
