Part 1: Sword of Damocles

Posted on 19 Aug 2016 @ 11:58pm by Lieutenant JG Eelim Galan
Edited on on 25 Aug 2016 @ 10:35pm

549 words; about a 3 minute read

Mission: Episode 12 - Recluse
Location: USS Galileo - Security Office
Timeline: MD -07 2300 hours

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Eelim had been moved to Alpha shift. This was his last Gamma shift and tomorrow would be a day off. He was actually sad to give up Gamma shift but the up side was he would spend more time with Gyce. He’d recently been thinking about that personal log he wrote and deleted. It was Tuula, Allyndra, and Gyce oh my! All wonderful women. He was determined to move on from Myra and actually find the love of his life.

The incident with Allyndra in the holodeck and then the dinner earlier tonight had convinced him that he wanted and needed romance in his life. He smiled as he headed to the turbo lift. He would start early tonight. “Deck three.” He said. As he rode up he thought more about the three ladies that seemed to be winding themselves around his heart.

He could easily see himself with each one and he was determined to pick a lady to court. Eelim knew that whoever he picked he wanted it to be someone who would not cheat on him. He would give his heart and soul to the person whom he was courting.

The lift doors open and his mind still on the ladies he walked out and bumped into someone. He turned to apologize and when he looked at the person standing in the lift at the moment his jaw dropped. “T…Taprin!” But he was dead! Eelim started back towards the lift when the door closed. He punched the panel and the door opened but the lift was now empty. Eelim shook his head. “Damn!” He was more tired than he thought.

Still quite shaken by what had just happened Eelim headed towards the security offices. He reached into his pocket feeling something round and flat. He pulled out the coin that had been given to him, the one from the Kendra monastery that was said to be linked with one of the orbs. He was glad he had it with him. Somehow he felt better. He’d had a bad feeling since they’d left the colony. It was like the sword of Damocles was hanging over his head.

He entered the security office and smiled at PO Nelis. “Laldari! How’s your evening?”

The pretty Bajoran PO smiled at him. “Great. All quiet. How about you?”

He grinned. “Too quiet. Can I take over for you early?”

She chuckled. “Sure! I have a big night planned. Vulcan soup, Bajoran chocolate and a movie.”

He smiled at her, truly fond of the young woman. “Sounds like a plan. I’ll stay here where it’s quiet.” He took her post.

Laldari went to her locker, got her things, and headed out. As she passed Eelim she gave him a shoulder pat. “Thanks for taking over early. You never know, might be an exciting night for you.”

He grinned. “Somehow I doubt it but, you never know”

He watched her go and then turned to the task at hand. He had a to do list that was long and he was hoping to speak with Gyce who would be on shift with him because she had some paper work to do.

To be continued….

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Lt. JG Eelim Galan
Security Officer
USS Galileo

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