Return to Poseidon

Posted on Wednesday May 29th, 2024 @ 1:59pm by Lieutenant Commander Tyler Elbrun DSci

531 words; about a 3 minute read

I'm returning to the USS Poseidon after receiving a promotion to another ship, the USS Makalu. I served as First Officer on said ship under Captain Kellen. I served under him for 3 years as his Science Officer and later as First Officer. It was a new experience for me as it was a Nebula-class starship with newer systems than the Poseidon but since then, I'm sure the Poseidon has been refit with newer systems, or at least I hope so. But if there's one thing during my time in Starfleet, it's to never underestimate them.

Walking back up to the cockpit, he asked the pilot "How much longer until we reach Andoria, Lieutenant?"

"Another hour, is that good?" Dinah Moore, Lieutenant, pilot extraordinaire, said with one of her come hither smiles.

"Easy Lieutenant. You know I'm gay, right?" Tyler said and the turned his attention to the co-pilot's chair. "It's been a while but I'm a certified pilot. Care for some help?"

"Sure, pull up a console. It'll be good to have someone to talk to," So, tell me about yourself, Commander."

"Well, let me see. I've been a Science Officer for nearly my entire career, a teacher for a couple of years and I've most recently been First Officer on a Nebula-class starship. I'm returning to my favorite ship with my Doctorate and a promotion to boot. Oh and I'm waaaay gay," Tyler chuckled at himself.

"That's your service record. I want to know about YOU. So, try again," she smiled back at him.

"OK well, I was born on Betazed and about the age of 7 my telepathic abilities kicked in. It was rough for me growing up. Oh, and I have an identical twin brother, Jordyn, who was most recently Executive Officer on the USS Ascension. His transition to fully telepathy was easier than mine. His mind was more ready than mine due to some other genetic abnormality.

"As I grew up, I was bound and determined to find out the cause of our "affliction". That was my start down the science path, I suppose," Tyler said as he manipulated the console in front of him without even making eye contact with it.

"Jordyn and I studied day in and out. He chose to run track while I was a champion diver and swimmer. My eyes aren't black like other Betazoids but Midnight Blue and Jordyn's eyes are the exact same color and shade. So that's me in a nutshell. Satisfied?" he smiled at Lieutenant Moore.

"OK Commander, we're coming up on the USS Poseidon. Hailing them now. Runabout Nightwing to USS Poseidon. Come in, please."

"Nightwing, this isPoseidon traffic control. You've were supposed to be delivering Lieutenant Tyler Elbrun two days ago. What kept you?"

"We decided to take the scenic route. But we're here now. So, you gonna give us permission to land or not?"

"Yes yes, come into the Shuttlebay aft and we'll get you squared away."

"Copy that. I thought you were a lieutenant commander?"

"I am but they don't know that yet," Tyler's grin was downright devilish. "Take us in please, Lieutenant?"

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