You kept to yourself as you sat down among the rest of the Captains and First Officers of Starfleet. There hadn't been much of anything going on lately so you welcomed the sudden meeting, albeit you'd rather be leading your crew on a mission instead of sitting and listening to the new Admiral, Admiral Farris, ramble on about his three new grandbabies and his favorite Vulcan dish his wife made last week. But you'll take what you can get.

You were fairly new to Starfleet. No, not in the role of Captain, you had been captain and renegade leader of your species for at least ten years. No, you were new to Starfleet as a whole and it was taking some getting used to. Especially how capable and handsome the men are.

Your species evolved into letting women be the dominant sex. Not that men weren't capable, it just so happened that females had a proclivity that matched that of human males. That being said, you weren't used to being led under a man and having to share your position in rank with over others, more than half of them being male.

But there was one man who didn't set your teeth on edge and he wasn't so bad to look at. The men in your species weren't known for their attractiveness. So, seeing James T. Kirk sitting across from you didn't bother you one bit. In fact, it boosted your stamina to make it through this meeting.

The Admiral finally got off the tangent of his family and got to business.

"Alright. Now. We have a few things to take care of here." Farris cleared his throat and made eye contact with everyone around the room.

Except you. How encouraging.

"We have found a cluster of Klingon ships just past the neutral zone and they are targeting any cargo and trade ships that are passing through. Despite what species they are. That includes the Fassiki. If we were to help them save their cargo by getting rid of the Kilgons in that area, we may be on the fast track to an alliance we have been working for."

Your ears perked up at the mention of the Fassiki. You knew those people and they were exceptionally hard to befriend. But not if you aid them. You knew a few of their officials but nothing past mutual courtesy and politeness. It is some what hard to be kind to a species that has captured you and tortured you for months then without explanation let you go. They were misinformed and captured the wrong woman but that didn't make the scars go away.

Secretly you hoped you were assigned, that way you could use what they did to you as leverage, as well as the help Starfleet, will provide for a start of an alliance. Fierce they may be but the Fassiki are uncommonly loyal and have memories that rival that of any other species known to exist.

You glanced around the room to get a feel for how the others thought. The two other female captains turned to you, knowing of your past, with hopeful eyes. You gave them a nod, glad to have some sort of friendship. But that feeling was soon squelched.

"The squadron assigned goes as follows; Lead Alfa squadron, Revelon, Bradbury, Mavrik. Back up Delta squadron: Enterprise, Hailmane, Dawn. Information has already been sent to your commanders. Ronduevues at fifteen hundred. Let's nip this in the bud and add another ally. Good luck."

You stared at your hands and bit the inside of your cheek. You were over looked and it wasn't because of your gender, Captain Mercer of the Hailmane was female. You didn't get up as other's stood and walked out. Instead, you looked up and about bit your tongue. Kirk was staring at you with a frustrated look but you knew it wasn't aimed at you. You watched with wide eyes as he stood, tucked his hat under his arm, and called out for the Admiral, racing after him.

"Admiral! Sir, please."

You didn't hear much but you did hear your name and your ship. You didn't want to be disappointed again so you stood and walked the other way out of the conference room. When you first arrived here in Starfleet you had fought against everything that seemed unjust to you and your people.

But you soon learned that there were times when you had to pick your battles. In this case, you had every right to stand up for yourself and show him the benefits of having you, but you also didn't want to be reprimanded and sent to scouting duty. Again. Your crew deserved more.

You were about to head back to your rooms when you felt a hand on your arm and was suddenly tugged off to the side and behind some bushes. You turned to your assailant and froze, your eyes narrowing. You may think highly of him but that doesn't mean you haven't also heard of his escapades with more than half the woman you know.

"Captain Kirk, unhand me. What is the meaning of this?"

Kirk gave you a lopsided grin. "I'm sure my reputation proceeds me."

"Quite."

He cleared his throat then looked around as if he wasn't a well-known captain doing a poor job of hiding. "I can only imagine how you feel about this right now. But I have a plan."

You opened your mouth but he placed his hand over it, his skin making your face tingle.

"Yes that part of my reputation proceeds me as well but when has a plan of mine gone wrong?"

You shook his hand off you. "When have they ever gone according to plan."

He nodded once. "Touche. But they have all ended somewhat successfully."

"By your standards."

He beamed. "Then you should be proud to know that I have accepted you as my co-captain for this mission."

You narrowed your eyes again. "That position does not exist."

He put his hand behind your back and lead you out from the cover of the bushes and to the hanger bay. "It does now. But only on my ship. And no one else knows."

"What of your second in command?"

He gave you a look, his eyes sparkling. "Spock? Oh, he will get a kick out of this."

The Enterprise came into view and you just had to marvel at it. You couldn't lie, you loved that ship and only wished to one day captain it yourself. You just didn't expect to do it with a man.

You turned to him as he rushed you to the ship, dodging and maneuvering around other crew members heading to their own ships. On occasion, he'd pull you aside as racked officials walked by. This was all exciting but you didn't exactly feel easy about it.

"Kirk, as flattered as I am that you want me of all woman on your ship, shouldn't you be worried about protocol. I know you have a sense of morality in that blond head of yours somewhere but I too happen to have rules of my own people that I live by. One of them being captain of a ship with male senior officers."

He gave you a look as he gently ushered you into the walk way leading to the ship, his hand never leaving your back. "I'm sorry but sometimes we have to break a few rules to end up with the results we want."

You folded your arms as the two of you entered a lift taking you both to the Bridge. "And what result are you wanting?"

He gave you a smile that nearly blinded you as he removed his hand from your back to take his official meeting jacket off. "Not just me, you too. Maybe even Starfleet."

You gave him a look to go on, your back missing his soft touch. He chuckled.

"You get your retribution for them wrongfully imprisoning you, I get to kick some Klingon ass and Starfleet get's their alliance."

Your brows rose as the turbo lift doors opened and Kirk stepped out. "My you are dangerously convincing."

He just smiled. A voice at the navigation controls pipped up as you both walked onto the Bridge.

"Kiepten on ze Bridge."

Kirk chuckled, nodding his head to you. "Captains Chekov. The Enterprise is now being lead by two Captains."

"Jim, you give me ulcers." A brunet blue shirt grumbled as he walked up.

Another blue shirt, but this one a Vulcan came up on your other side.

"I trust his judgment, though it may seem illogical." He turned to you and gave you a nod. "Commander Spock, first officer."

You glanced at Kirk and he just nodded, his face alight with excitement. Your stomach hurt but you couldn't deny your own excitement bubbling up inside you. You turned around the Bridge to get a good look at the group. They seemed to trust their captain completely. Perhaps you just found a crew that will get along quite well with your own.

You cleared your throat and nodded to those around you. "Captain (L/n) of the starship Intrepid," you shrugged a shoulder, "And now the Enterprise. Temporarily."

Kirk let out a breath and smiled, sitting down in the captain's chair with a flourish. "Who's ready to boldly go?"

The grumpy brunette shook his head, his arms folded. "The only place you will boldly go is to jail after this."

Kirk chuckled. "Bones, don't ruin the mood."

You couldn't help but smile as you stood next to Kirk, your hand on the back of his chair. He turned up to look at you, his own smile matching yours as you appraised his crystal blue eyes. "Welcome to the Enterprise."

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Hahaha um so guys I AM making a book! I promise! Look I even have a cover for it! Buuuuuut I need to finish a few things before I can get to it, I do have a life ;) thank you all soon much for your love and support!

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