Happy Reunion

Posted on Mon Mar 28th, 2022 @ 3:43pm by Lieutenant Commander Shoniara T’ghann-Travis Dr & Lieutenant Seth Travis

Mission: The Orion Syndicate
Location: Seth's quarters
Timeline: Current

The away team and the rescue team were back safely and had been cleared by medical. Seth had asked Shon to come to his quarters, As he waited for her, he fixed some drinks and dinner. He loved her with every breath he took and every fiber of his being. He wanted them to spend the rest of their lives together.

Sick bay was empty at last and she felt free to go to him. They had only had a few seconds with each other and even then they could only hold hands for the minutest of time. She ran down the corridor, into the turbolift and straight to his door. She pressed the chime.

Hearing the chime, Seth jumped from the couch and moved to the door where he hit the unlock button to allow the door to open. he knew who it was and he couldn't wait to hold her in his arms again. He wasn't complete until they were together again.

She stood there looking at him taking him all in, his tired face, his gentle eyes and his sweet mouth. All of a sudden she felt tongue tied, as if she was not good enough to have his love. “I missed you every second you were away.” She whispered. “I never want us to be apart again and I hope you still feel the same way?” She stepped inside and heard the door close behind her.

His answer was exquisite in it's simplicity. He took her hands and brought her close. he then wrapped his arms around her and kissed her as man does the woman he loves. When the kiss finally broke, he looked at her. "I missed you as well." His eyes drinking in her lithe form, the curve of her mouth. her full sensual lips and last but by no means least her dancing, lively eyes.

His kiss was heady and her senses ran wild, her enhanced sense of smell worked overtime breathing him in until it seemed there was no beginning or end just him. But even then the Doctor part of her came to the fore. “You look tired, time to sleep my love?”

Seth shook his head, "No, not yet. I have made dinner for us. Come into the kitchen where we can talk and enjoy each other's company and dinner as well. I have drinks waiting." As he took her hand and led her into the kitchen.

She let him lead her where he wanted. “”I could have made dinner my love, but it smells delicious. She only now realised how hungry she was. Can I help?” She asked.

"I know you could Shon, but I wanted to do this for you. Yes, you can get the garlic bread out please. There are some mitts for you to use as the plate will be hot."

She took the mitts and removed the very garlicky garlic bread onto the counter. She was so glad Seth had a hearty appetite and enjoyed his food. She picked up a piece and took a crafty bite, he was right it was hot! “What else are we having?”

"Shrimp Scampi with rice pilaf and for dessert, an German chocolate cake. I hope that meets with your approval Shon." He said with a smile.

“My approval is greatly given shrimp is my favourite as is chocolate cake. You have gone to a lot of trouble. She stood behind him and wrapped her arms around his chest just wanting to feel him in her arms. Then she let go as he needed his arms to finish the cooking. Where are we going to eat?” She asked taking another sneaky bite of garlic bread and relying to rescue an escaped drip of the delicious butter as it dribbled towards her chin.

"Whew!" he grinned at her as he drank in her perfume, it was light and heady, perfectly suited for her. "We can eat here or we can go into the leaving room and eat. What is your preference Shon?"

“Here is just a good for me my love, what do you want to drink?” She asked, she still could not believe he was here with her, she had felt so sure he would not return from the mission.

"Here is perfect. As for drinks, they are already made and in the fridge Shon darling."

She retrieved the drinks from the fridge and set them on the table.more garlic bread was devoured as she waited then remembered she had to leave some for him. As she sat she realised that she did not know why she loved him so much and why she wanted to spend the rest of her life, and, she hoped now that it would be a long one with him.

Seth set the plates of shrimp and rice on the kitchen table, then looking at Shon he said, "Okay, I think we're ready to eat so let's sit and enjoy the meal and each other's company.:

She began to dig in, “I cannot remember when I last ate,” the taste of the shrimp was beautiful and she helped herself to another one. “Seth what happened down there?” She asked her mouth full of shrimp, rice and garlic bread.

Seth swallowed a mouthful of shrimp and rice before answering. "We beamed down and located Commander Grayson's away team quickly enough. We took out the sentries and made our way into the bunker." he took a sip of his drink and continued. "We were able to rescue the away team without any injuries. We even were able to capture some of the leaders in the Orion Syndicate. I have to say Lts. Celes and Hillis did an excellent job in leading and retrieving the away team."

“How did they manage to get captured in the first place?” She asked interestedly touching his thigh with hers under the table. She looked into his eyes and smiled at her luck right now, he was home safe with her and possibly would be married soon although he had not mentioned it to her. She then felt bad because he had been through a lot and only just returned and cooked a meal. She felt very selfish at that moment. It would serve her right if he had forgotten all about it. She still had the Captain’s ‘dressing down’ to go through, it might even involve a reduction in rank but she would not tell Seth yet.

"One of the away team's coms was open and we were able to follow the signal to the away team." He smiled at her touch, it was soft and loving. He loved every second he spent with Shon, she was intelligent and beautiful, compassionate and caring.

She finished her food, settled back and took another drink. “I am sorry for getting you sent down there due to my…” she paused, “due to my inadequacies.

He stared at her, "What in the world are you talking about Shon? I volunteered to go down, I'm a big boy, I knew what I was doing and potentially walking into and you have no inadequacies, so stop with that kind of talk."

“No I mean it, when I began to have these visions my mind kept telling me certain things, that I had to be on the away team at all coats to save the ship because I felt that no one believed what I saw, especially the Captain. I went to see him, asked him to marry us, he told me that there would be some come back on me so I advised him I would resign my commission, kissed him and then passed out. Once in sickbay you know I kept insisting I go on the away team and, was it you? I don't remember suggested you go instead. I am the ACMO and I should have gone instead of Sam or you and I failed, so yes to me that is an inadequacy.” She stood and cleared the dishes refilling the drinks.

Seth shook his head, "My dearest Shon, you are not only wrong but completely wrong. You are confusing what you see as inadequacies with concern for the crew and ship. It is quite admirable. Further you are my guest here, you don't need to clear the dishes and refill the drinks."

“You cooked the meal so I clear the dishes and refill the drinks, it’s only fair my love. Now..where is this German chocolate cake you talk of?”

He shook his head with a smile. "In the preserver my dear. But there is no reason for you to do this Shon. I repeat you are my guest."

She laughed, “if you really must then I won’t argue. I must admit I like the domestic Seth. But, however I do have to ask you what happened to us living together, remember you brought my things including Puss, we spent one night together and then all hell let loose. Am I not living here any more?” She smiled enjoying teasing him.

Seth blushed scarlet. "Oh gosh! Of course you are Shon! Unless you don't want to." He bantered back. "I think Puss likes living here though."

She leant over and touched his face, “that colour is very becoming on you my love and, yes Puss does like living here because you give him treats, I have noticed how portly he is becoming.” She whispered in his ear. “I would like to skip the chocolate cake.”

He leaned up and kissed her softly. "Puss is not portly, he is filling out." He protested weakly." His smile grew at Shon's comment of skipping the cake. "Oh you would? I suppose you have an something else in mind?" He asked trying to keep a straight face.

“I was wondering if you have ever had a Swedish massage? It is great for those deep muscles in the upper back and thighs. StarFleet medical had a two day seminar once which I attended and have always wanted to try it out.”

Seth shook his head, "Nope never had one but if you are offering then, I'd love to have one."

“Right, first you have to be naked,” she said in a business like manner. “And lie on your front on a hard surface, bed is fine if not too soft.”

"Well come on." Seth said standing, taking her hand, "Let's get to the bedroom. The bed will work just fine."

She watched as he undressed and lay face down on the bed.
“Now make sure you are as comfortable as you can be, make sure you can breathe, turn your head to the side. She opened her med pack and took out the oil which she had warmed beforehand.”put your arms palm down on the bed beside you.” She undressed and straddled him on the bed. “Ready” she asked.

Seth did as Shon instructed and waited for the massage to begin. "Question is are you ready Shon?" he asked turning his head to one side to look at her the best he was able.

“I am ready, I hope you are, most people find it painful at the beginning but always get good results, but I am sure you will let me know if you cannot withstand it? The three deep muscles in your back include the semispinalis, multifidus, and rotatores. These stabilise the vertebral column and help your balance. They also help with the movements of the vertebral column and maintain posture.”

She poured oil on his left side adjacent to the left lateral side of his spine, clasped her hands together and using her palm began to push deeply into his back pushing upwards as she did.

Seth let out a moan as the warm oil touched his skin. "That feels good." He sighed contently.

She began to push harder as she continued round his left shoulder, then she repeated it on his right side. “You are very tense she admitted. These muscles have not been relaxed for some time.” She continued for several rounds then began to concentrate on his legs pressing from his calves to either side of each thigh. After half an hour she felt his muscles begin to relax and she knew her job was finished. She lay next to him and pulled the cover over themselves. “Feel better?” She asked softly.

Seth smiled blissfully at her, "That feels amazing! That was amazing! Thank you so much for the massage and your thoughtfulness Shon. I love you very much."

She smiled with tired eyes at the man she was going to spend her life with. “You need to have all your muscles in working order to keep up with me sir.” She snuggled into him her head on his chest. In the state between waking and sleeping she felt protected and loved. “I never thought I would want to get married so quickly after I had met someone but now I really do believe in love at first sight.”

Seth kissed the top of her head as they lay together. "I guess I'll have to schedule these massages on a regular basis. I can keep up with you darling, don't you worry about that. As for love at first sight, I'm a firm believer in it."

Shon yawned, “I’m not sure the Captain does after your conversation with him, his life is so different to ours, maybe Romance does not happen in his life. But he is our only port of call at the moment. I just want to promise my life to you however long, or short it might be. I would be happy to do it as soon as he is ready.”

"And my life to you Shon and no matter what else happens, we have each other." Seth reminded her gently.

She smiled and yawned snuggling into his arms even more until there was no space between them and fell asleep.