A Meal of Monk Fish "
By: Ian Hunter, Commanding Officer, [PC]
Chester , Feline , [NPC]

Stardate: 58205.26 2200

"Whew," said Hunter under his breath as he paused in front of the door to his quarters. The Bajoran hasparat was certainly very authentic tasting, his tongue was reminding him of that fact. He looked down at the plate of Monk fish Miranda had made just for Chester.

He entered his quarters and whistled for Chester.

Chester stood up on the back of the couch where he had been patiently waiting for captain to return. Captain was whistling, he hates that. Cats do not respond to whistling. Chester stretched and then sat on the couch and watched as Captain continued to whistle; his tail swishing back and forth rhythmically.

Ian walked up to the cat and scratched him gently behind the ears. "Hey fella, look what I brought ya." said Hunter leveling the plate in front of him.

Chester closed his eyes as Captain scratched his ears, suddenly his keen nose found a scent that his eyes had not noticed. Captain had fish. Chester opened his eyes and eyes the plate of fish that hunter held out to him. His tail swished faster and he found himself purring. Captain had fish. Chester looked at the fish then to the floor. Chester gracefully jumped off the back of the couch and stood on the floor at Captain's feet.

Ian set the plate on the floor, and knelt down beside him, petting his back. He felt bad for Chester, and tomorrow, he knew he'd be scared to death as in all likelihood the ship would take a beating. He wished he keep Chester safe but there was no guarantee that even he would make it through the day.

Chester ate the fish; it had a differnt taste to it than normal fish, but it was good enough for him. Chester was half finished when he realized that Captain was still petting him. The thought occurred to him that something might be wrong. Chester stopped eating and began purring. He could tell that captain was worried about something. He rubbed his head against Captain's arm.

Hunter picked up Chester and sat down by the portal looking out. He enjoyed Chester's company. He thought about what Dr. Dane said about the war. He thought about what Silvio said, and also recalled Alyssa's thoughts and her strategy.

He knew the Zion was a good ship and some how it would get through this.

He cleared his mind and just thought about the Moment...and Chester.

Chester purred.