Sunday, November 26, 2006

Bev & Deanna Go Trekking (Part One)



Guest Poster: Deanna Troi

As Bev and I have got some time off from the Enterprise, we thought we might find something to do.

Naturally, I wanted to do some pre-Christmas shopping in the Starfleet Mall, but Bev had other ideas.

"Don't keep thinking about shopping all the time, Deanna" she told me, "You can order anything you like online by doing it from the Starfleet BeamOrder website on the Enterprise."

This made me pull a face a little (glum me!), as there is nothing like going around these malls, window shopping, and feeling those gifts first before obtaining them!

"What about a hike?" she suggests, "The two of us could pick a planet, take some supplies and go for a long walk to see the beauty it has."

"Bor-ring!" was the first thought I had, but after much persuasion, Bev had got me round, and we were starting to organise what to take.

We mutually decided to go to Deva VI, a small planet that is both rocky with green areas and picturesque scenery.

There looked a lot of walking to do, but I could hardly use that as a defence to Bev, as I shop till I drop in the malls! giggle!

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Two hours later, our shuttle was heading towards Deva VI; Bev was smiling away, as she was keen on exploring a new planet. In the meantime, I was looking at the latest shopping catalogue, thinking of where I ought to be right now.

We landed with a bump, but everything was still in one piece; why can we never land evenly?

Bev was all ready with her pack, that contained, drink, sandwiches and a high powered phaser. She was always someone who like to be prepared!

"I think we'll head that way, Deanna." she said, pointing south, "The greener areas are there, and will be better for us; have have you got the camera?"

"Yes." I replied glumly, and we trudged on.



"Isn't this absolute fun?" Bev asks me enthusiastically, "It's much better than those tiresome malls, isn't it?"

Does she really want me to answer that?

"There is a really beautiful waterfall" she exclaims, pointing in one direction, "And look, there is a..."

Bev's talking is interrupted by shots from above that just miss us; we dive for cover.

As we hide, I notice a strangely coloured escape pod nearby.

"I wish we were at the Starfleet Mall, Deanna." says Bev.

NOW she says it!

"Hello ladies" says a familiar voice, as a figure approaches.

To be continued...

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Author's note: Don't forget, all the details for submitting your Christmas Party entry are in the post below (25th November)

15 comments:

carmilevy said...

Hmmm, who could that third party be?

These two were always my favorite, and not only because they were the object of young male fan-lust. Their characters were drawn with such depth and caring.

Professor Xavier said...

I have a suggestion for what you could so - dress up like the Borg again. Rraaawwwhhh!

Unknown said...

Could it be Q?

Jon the Intergalactic Gladiator said...

Maybe it's Lore.

The Curmudgeon said...

I think I'd rather be shot at while lost on a strange planet than go to the mall, any mall, particularly at Christmastime.

But that's just me.

dragonflyfilly said...

i agree with Bev, and hopefully can avoid the malls in the coming month; today, because of the snow and tretcherous driving conditions, i WILL be putting on my hiking boots to go to the post office (deadline for Africa and N.Z. is today!) -- suburban hiking for me today.

Bobkat said...

Cool. Looking forward to seeing who the shooter is :-)

Anonymous said...

Someone would have to shoot at me to get me to the mall too!

Jean-Luc Picard said...

You might be surprised to know who the shooter is!

Anonymous said...

I would loved to have seen that beautiful watefall. I agree that Christmas shopping is dull.

pads said...

My moneys on Q for being the third party.

But I agree with the other posters I would rather be shot on a strange planet than go to the mall at this time of year.

We have a shopping mall near us called Meadowhall and I call it Meadowhell. lol

Love pads

Anonymous said...

I bet it's Santa Claus, for obvious reasons.
Im sorry I was unable to attend your Christmas Party.

The Mistress of the Dark said...

Ah there's nothing like the mall at Christmas :)

Erifia Apoc said...

I know who it is! Its Aayla Secura. Finally her true (blue) colors are revealed.

Margie said...

Thanks so much for the visit to my blog...and the nice comment!
I try to avoid malls at all costs..
especially this time of year!
Take care!

Margie