"The Kirusans"


Author: Ensign K'Lara
Stardate: 2458967
Earthdate: December 19, 2381
Location: USS Virgo

The small ship grew bigger in the viewscreen as Virgo got closer. It was no longer opposing as it hung in space. Ensign K'Lara could see the fires spreading throughout the enemy ship. A victorious smile crossed her lips as she stared at the defeated ship.

"This is close enough," the Commander stated.

"Aye, sir," K'Lara said and brought the ship to a stop.

K'Lara stared at the ship. It gave her a strong sense of foreboding. She didn't like it. She growled low in her throat in an attempt to get rid of the feeling. It didn't leave, in fact, it became stronger.

She closed her eyes and began to meditate just like her Vulcan teacher had told her. She didn't need to start lashing out at people just because the ship gave her the "willies." She smiled at the old Earth word. It sounded better than fear. A Klingon wasn't supposed to be afraid of anything. K'Lara chanted that phrase until the "willies" subsided. When she opened her eyes again, she was ready to face whatever enemy was still on that ship.

K'Lara heard the Bridge doors open and she turned around to see Lt. Lataro and the Captain Maruu enter. The two appeared very serious, and she tensed in readiness for a fight. The next words she heard were the assembling of an away team.

"Mr. Lataro, at first sign of trouble, I want you out of there. Is that clear?" Captain Maruu said.

"Yes, Sir."

Looks like someone is going to be having some fun, K'Lara thought as she stared at the strange ship. The willies were coming up on her again, but she banished them as she glared at the viewscreen.