The Light is Green

Posted on Mon Mar 2nd, 2020 @ 4:31am by Fleet Captain Torilla Yamaguchi

Mission: Mission 41: The Changing of the Guard
Location: Various Locations - Starbase 12
Timeline: 0100Hrs - 11th August, 2391

Commander Torilla Yamaguchi was still awake as she couldn't sleep, she was going on vacation at long last and it was a leave she so desperately needed.

She was wearing civilian clothing rather then her uniform as her combadge beeped. "Operations to Commander Yamaguchi?"

Torilla sighed. "Seriously!" she growled as she slapped her combadge. "Yamaguchi here... go?"

"Sir... The Admiral is requesting your presence in uniform in Hanger Eleven in five minutes."

"I understand." Torilla sighed softly. "I'll be there." while she thought. 'Jake... this is not like you... this is too subtle for a romantic getaway.' she thought to herself as she quickly stripped out of her clothing then she began to don her uniform.

Seemingly moments later, she replicated herself a glass of milk and a doughnut which she devoured quickly then she departed, boots and jacket in hand.

She reached a turbolift nearby, she tapped the call button before pulling on one boot then she slipped on her jacket. The doors opened before she could pull on her other boot so she hopped in. "Hanger Eleven." she said.

She quickly pulled on her boot and then she zipped up her jacket before taking a moment to primp and preen herself. It dawned on her that it wasn't Jake calling for her as he would have done so himself and it also wasn't April's style either as April would have waited until the next morning. She was settling in her new child into the house with her husband and wouldn't have time for anything.

Torilla began to get quite nervous as the doors opened and out the door she went. Entering the hanger moments later she found herself face to face with Admiral Alynna Nechayev herself in the flesh.

"Admiral."

"Stand easy Commander. I'm here to make you an offer... One you wouldn't be able to refuse."

"Oh?" Torilla inquired. "How's that sir.?"

"I want to offer you... your long overdue promotion to Captain and a command that you deserve... not a thirty-year-old scrap heap."

Torilla didn't deny her heart was tempted, as was the rest of her as Nechayev produced a small black box, which she then opened and pulled forth a single golden pip, which she then handed to Torilla with the left hand then the two women shook hands with the right.

"Congratulations. Captain Yamaguchi," she commented. "As for your new command. Well, I'm going to fly you over to her... you'd agree that some traditions are best kept around."

"Yessir." Torilla gently pulled out the small pip which she then fastened to her collar, at long last, she had her four pips back as well as her second chance at command. Torilla wanted to dance and jump for joy but what she did instead was nothing at all, she followed along behind Nechayev as she entered a shuttle.

Nechayev smiled, knowing fully well she had a Yamaguchi in her hands at long last. That same Yamaguchi could read Nechayev like a book however she was taking the time to enjoy her new rank and status.

The shuttle got underway as Torilla assisted with matters. Nechayev was flying and while she was able, she was still a novice in terms of flying shuttles so she made several rookie mistakes which Torilla noticed but didn't comment on.

The shuttle departed the hanger as Nechayev smiled. "Now you'll be able to actually go and do good deeds rather then follow others." she said softly. "I know you've been unhappy on Roanoke for a long time... hell sending you to that assignment was a mistake.. hell sending you to Starbase 400 was a mistake... Oh I know what happened... I know what happened to you and make no mistake... Admiral Bremer will be punished most harshly for what he did to you and to everyone else involved.." she responded as she guided the shuttle across the spacedocks.

Torilla took in the sights of a Pathfinder Three undergoing final fitting out as the shuttle passed over her and a Galaxy class starship that looked almost brand new came into view. Torilla read the name. "NCC-71932." she sucked in a breathe "Thats the USS Courageous.."

"Yes... and she's yours Captain.."

Torilla recalled so many good memories that occurred on this ship but along with the good came bad memories too. "Thank you."

Minutes later they were in the main hanger bay as the assembled crew came to attention. "All hands, attention to orders... as of this stardate. Six Eight Six One Zero point Ninety Eight... To Captain Torilla Yamaguchi. You are requested and required to assume command of this vessel. Computer. Transfer all command codes to Captain Torilla Yamaguchi. Authorization Nechayev Nine Four Alpha Tango."

"Command codes transferred. USS Courageous is now under the command of Torilla Yamaguchi."

"I relieve you Admiral..." she paused. 'of this... ship.' she thought to herself as Nechayev smiled. "I stand Relieved Captain..."

"All hands... As your new Captain... I will try my best to see to it that you are well looked after.. I intend to write a new chapter for this history of this ship and of the Federation... So what do you say we all go out and make some memories together..?"

"YESSIR!" the entire hanger resounded with the clarion call as Torilla added. "Dismissed!" and with that she hanger began to empty. "Admiral... I'd best go get settled in... and contact my husband, let him know... my vacation has been canceled."

"I will make this up to you Captain."

"I understand sir." Torilla turned and slowly walked out of the hanger, feeling elated that she had her own command and now she could move forward.