Full of Dread

"Captain's log: stardate 6149.9. The Enterprise is orbiting the planet Zestum, the planet of animals. Also it is time for the yearly bridge staff competition, this year we have the contests in the holodeck and cannot leave deck 6 in case of an emergency. In this competition, each member of the bridge staff designs a contest for the others. Personally I am dreading it" He hesitated and then announced into the gold badge on his chest:

"All bridge staff to holodeck 3"

Geordi La Forge was briefing the new ensign Tailey on the warp coils.

"The colour is different because I have made some enhancements."

"Okay, then what's that over there?"

"Gosh, Data's cat gets everywhere!"

Picking up the orange cat carefully, Geordi took it into the turbo lift and bumped into – just the person he was looking for – Data.

"Spot, you have disobeyed me yet again. I fail to understand why."

Taking Spot from Geordi's arms he added,

"Thank you Geordi"

"Don't mention i-"

"All bridge staff to holodeck 3"

Working on a school project, Wesley chatted to Doctor Crusher.

"Mum?"

"Wesley."

"Billy says I'm a captain's pet."

"Don't give me that, you've never listened to Billy, why now?"

"Because he's right. I do everything perfectly, I work on the bridge and I do everything he says."

At just that moment, Riker came to the door.

"Come in" the acting ensign said flatly.

"Hi, I was ju –what's the matter Wes?"

Beverly looked at Commander Riker pointedly and said,

"My son thinks he's a Captain's pet because he takes orders."

Red spots appeared on Wesley's cheeks as he gazed up at the tall man in his quarters. Will beamed back and sat down, glad to be of some help.

"I'll just have to arrange a mutiny so no one has to do what the Captain says."

Ensign Crusher smiled, admiring the first officer.

"Or maybe I can get the captain to pay a visit to whoever gave you the idea!"

All three of them were beaming now, Riker had accomplished his mission.

"All bridge staff to holodeck 3"

Sinking into a hot bath Deanna Troi relaxed. Her loose hair dangled around her face. While she sat there she let things just pop in and out of her head:

Don't forget dinner with Riker;

Mother hasn't called for ages;

Does Data ever have baths? Or showers;

Why Harry in the quarters next to her was so happy;

I hardly ever get some peace and quiet, with my job it's rare-

"All bridge staff to holodeck 3"

Captain Picard strode towards the turbo lift. As soon as it stopped, two ensigns stepped out leaving Geordi, Data, Will, Beverly and Wesley. Jean-Luc nodded in acknowledgment to them and said

"Holodeck three"

Meanwhile in holodeck 3, Worf had just heard Captain Picard's message. He hurriedly killed a monster he was battling with.

"Computer, end programme"

Bumping into Riker he murmured an apology and something about getting changed. The bridge staff from the turbo lift came in and two minutes later Worf in his star fleet uniform.

"Computer, seven chairs."

There are 2303 different types of chairs stored in the holodeck.

"Any"

Seconds later, seven rocking chairs appeared.

"Any objections?" Captain Picard asked, slightly annoyed, however as he watched them smiling and rocking on the chairs like old grannies, he became slightly amused instead.