Posted by Civilian Michael ‘Big Mike’ McKenzie (Clan McKenzie Chief) in New Clan New Beginnings

Posted by Civilian Revna Freya McKenzie (Resident) in New Clan New Beginnings

Posted by Civilian Kenzo B’tren-Hyrushi (Governor) in New Clan New Beginnings
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Mike looked at her and just took a breath and said “Walking is overrated anyway.” and he grabbed the robe and threw it across the room, threw her over his shoulder and walked them both into the bathroom.

Early the next morning…

Mike stood by the docking hatch outside the luxury yacht Avion. He had a bag over his shoulder, two bags in his hands, and his guitar across his back. He looked back at Revna and said “You totally owe me a few hours sleep… and a massage. Where did you learn to tie knots in towels like that?”

Mike

Revna shrugged and then readjusted the bag on her shoulder. She had another in her hand. Everything else should be in the trunk on the yacht. “I was gone a total of 14 out of the last 18 months Mike. I had to do something to keep myself busy. And given your penchant for things with laces, it seemed a good idea to learn.” Her free hand reached up and began to rub gently at his neck, but in a way that only a woman who was lovingly intimate with her husband could do. “As soon as we are settled in our room, you can have both.”

The airlock hissed and then thanked as it began to open.

Revna

The hatch on the ship opened and the Captain stood inside. “Lord and Lady McKenzie. Welcome to the Avion. I am Captain Kris, and this is my ship. Myself and my crew are here to make your trip to Oed V as smooth and comfortable as possible. So if you have any questions or need anything at all, please don’t hesitate to ask. Follow me and I will show you to your suite.” and he turned and walked into the vessel.

The ship itself was five decks tall. The top was an observation deck. The second held the bridge and, behind it, a well-appointed lounge and aft deck enclosed in transparent aluminum. The third deck was the Master Guest suite, sauna, and hot tub. The fourth deck held the crew’s quarters and kitchen, and the fifth the Engineering area including the engines and warp drive. Kris gave them a full tour and introduced them to the crew, a staff of seven and the Captain. “Now then-” Kris said as they found themselves in the lounge, “-your belongings are stowed and your bags are in your suite. We’ll be departing in about thirty minutes. You can access anywhere you like, but the observation and aft deck are sealed off when we transition through the wormhole for safety. We’ll serve breakfast after we go through. Now I’ll leave you to settle in while I get us moving.” He smiled and then went towards the bridge.

Mike looked at Revna and smiled. “Well… no turning back now. We are officially done with the Delta Quadrant. How’s it feel?”

Mike

Revna took a deep breath and when she let it out, a weight she had been trying to let go of since she came out here was gone. She smiled at him, “Exciting and a relief.” She took another really deep breath, reveling in the sensation. “It’s right, this is what I should be doing, without a doubt.” She slipped an arm around his waist so she was tucked under his arm, her head against his shoulder. “It feels like going home. As long as we are together.”

Revna

“Home is where ever we are from now on. No more seperate lives and months on end apart.” he said and kissed her. “And now its all over but the waiting.” The ship shuddered slightly as the engines powered up. Kris came out and said “Have a seat. We’ll undock in about five minutes and then we are off. Once we are through the wormhole, we’ll sit down and discuss stops and such, okay?” and they nodded once and went back to the bridge.

Right on cue, the docking clamps released and the yacht began a slow backwards maneuver while it swung to port. Once facing away from Event Horizon, it sped up and made it’s way to the staging point for the wormhole.

Mike took a seat and patted the couch next to him. “C’mere you. Let’s watch this last trip through together.”

Mike

Revna slipped on to the couch next to him. So very different from the first time she came through. The memory of that trip ached. She had come through thinking she would never see Mike again. That either he had refused to read her letter (which he still hadn’t read) or it hadn’t changed gis mind. Little had she known he was already on the station, waiting for her. It had all worked out in the end of course.

Revna leaned into his side, one arm wrapped around him, and stared out the window. The view lite up as the worm hole swirled and coalesced karger than life, reflecting off the surface of ships waiting to move through. They came separately but they were leaving together. “Never again, Mike.” She kissed his neck softly and then rested her head on his shoulder again, “We go together or not at all.” Yes she was being sentimental.

Revna

“Squishy. Gods, woman… you are such a softy. How did you ever succeed as a diplomat?” and he smiled as he squeezed her to him. “You better get more resilient if you’re gonna be my Lady.” and he held her right as Avion moved into position…

… and vanished from Delta Quadrant.

Mike

Revna chuckled as he held hee tighter, “Because I wasn’t in love with any of them. Have no worries Lord McKenzie only you get to see this part of me.” The lights swirled and undulated as the ship shot through the wormhole hole. It was a rougher ride than typical space flight, but it was over in moments. Then space returned to normal. Revna smiled, now they were absolutely done with the Delta Quadrant. “Now those atr stars I recognize.”

Revna

Mike looked slightly queasy and said “Gimme a minute.” and he laid his head back and closed his eyes. “God I hate that part.” he said with a chuckle. “Its like an instantaneous hangover… without the fun of drinking.”

Mike

“This should help.” Revna took his hand and turned it so the inside of his wrist was facing up. She ran two fingers down from his wrist, just past the pulse point, and applied firm pressure to the nerves between the two major tendons with her thumb. She made 6 small circular motions before gently releasing the pressure and then repeated the process on his other wrist. “Better?”

Revna