The Journey Begins "
By: Ian Hunter, Commanding Officer, [PC]
Jonathan Wright, Executive Officer, [PC]

Stardate: 58202.25 0900

==Captain's Ready Room==

Captain Hunter sat down and put his feet on his desk. He closed his eyes and listened to the silence. He knew what he was about to do would set in motion a chain of events that would change everything. Hell, if the ship's tour was successful, they might even help shape the future. He was ready to stir the beast to life. In a sense, thought Hunter, the ship is sort of alive after all.

Commander Wright, please report to the ready room

On my way Sir! replied Wright.

Wright was still on Qul Tuq, he tapped his comm badge again, "Wright to Zion, one to beam up."

A few moments later the transporter cycle completed and he found himself staning in the transporter room. Leaving the transported toom Wright entered a nearby turbolift.

"Deck 1", he said.

Wright entered a very quiet bridge and rang the chime on the captain's ready room.

"Enter," said Capt. Hunter. Hunter stood up and greeted Wright with a hand shake. He gestured for Wright to have a seat as he said down.

Well, number one, I've just spoken with the Admiral, he's officially turned the Zion over to us. Are you ready to get to work?" asked Capt. Hunter.

Wright smiled and, "Absolutely Captain. I have met with Operations and they already have a plan for loading the crew. Transporter staff are already at their posts. We will be loading by departments Security, and Operations will be first. Kelly Forrester in Operations has already assigned the crew quarters. She is taking care of lodging."

Captain Hunter leaned back in his chair, a slight smile graced his face. He knew he had picked the right man for the job.

"Excellent number one."

"I will meet later this morning with the tactical officer. Since the rest of your command crew has not yet arrived on the Kitty Hawk I suggest that we have the Tactical Officer," Wright check his PADD," Westfall act at head of security. I will ask him to set up a security plan."

"That sounds reasonable." said Hunter, "It looks like you have the matters well in hand. Go ahead and make final preparations for your plan. Well done number one.

"Thank you Sir! I aim to please." said Wright.

Captain Hunter stood up, "Very well Commander," he said with a grin, "carry on."

"Yes Sir!", Said Wright. He was looking forward to this assignment.