Sarik Returns "
By: Ian Hunter, Commanding Officer, [PC]
Jean Luc Picard , Admiral , [NPC]
Sarik, Chief Science Officer, [PST]

Stardate: 58205.29 2155

The scientist paced up and down. He had conducted research on the metris station in regard to subspace folding and gravitonic fields for quite some time, but though being a Vulcan, he still felt an urgency to get back to the USS Zion. It was somewhat like longing for home because its familiar and because friends are there. On board the USS Sovereign he heard almost everything that happened with the Zion. Even the Sovereign had engaged in combat related to the the Zion's mission. It was fortunate that Tango fleet's battles were decisive and they were able to return to assist the Zion promptly.

He was glad as a guest he didn't need to participate in this ship's activities as he currently could prepare his arrival at the USS Zion and of course at his department.

Admiral Picard was happy to have him aboard. Picard mentioned that Sarik had something familiar over him. On his request Sarik had been invited to a dinner while onboard and he posed several questions about his family. Sarik had known the extend of the questions and had answered them directly and open. Vulcans rarely spoke about their relatives but in this case Sarik had decided to make an exception. Picard was euphoric when he heard that Sarik was in fact related to Spock, though not directly. Sariks grandmother was a niece of Spocks grandfather but they descended from a similar line of authoritian vulcans.

"Lt Sarik, please report to the bridge, we are arriving at the designated coordinates." The comm officer informed him.

"Understood." He looked around in his guest quarters and made sure he had packed everything. There were three suitcases to be brought along, one for himself and two for the science labs with new material for research and loads of padds with data and schemes to create new science equipment. The conferences at the Metris station were enlightning, he had been showed the state of the art technology.

A while later he arrived at the bridge. Admiral Picard sat in his chair and nodded while he entered. "Well, it was a pleasure to have you onboard Lieutenant, we shall now transport you to the USS Zion. But i requested your presence here as i actually wanted to see Captain Hunters face when he sees you. I believe he hasn't been informed of your return, and neither any else of the crew with the exception of the first officer." Picard smiled. "Courtesy of Maquis command."

Sarik understood the joke Picard was pulling. It was to be considered fun and well he didn't mind playing along, in fact he was curious as to the reaction of Hunter as well. While the admiral opened communications to the Zion Sarik stood next to him and nodded as he saw the captain.

Hunter smiled like he'd seen the devil himself dancing a Scottish jig.

"Sarik?" Hunter smirked.

"Peace and long life Mr. Hunter." Sarik did his official Vulcan greeting. " I take it my arrival was somewhat a surprise. But Admiral Picard insisted on it."

The admiral smiled. " Like Spock, never to quick to ruin a joke."

Hunter crossed his arms and smiled as he nodded.

"I will beam back on board, with your permission sir."

"By all means, and.... welcome back."

"I am glad to be back as well. And i am interested in what the Zion has been going throught the past weeks."

"In time, we have a long trip home."