Z is for Zephyr

The USS Zephyr, it was an end as well as a beginning. I said goodbye to my childhood and welcomed the responsibilities that came with adulthood. My father and Ny looked on proudly with my mother as I received my commission from Admiral Uncle Jim. Yes, I was Starfleet's first female captain. I had also eclipsed the Admiral as the youngest captain by three months.

I felt Xander sending over soothing waves. He could feel my nervousness and for once I was okay with having my boyfriend knowing how I was feeling before I could articulate the words. I loved that man. Words were not enough, so I made sure I filled my heart with everything I felt and sent that right over to him. His smile warmed me to my core.

I looked over the crowd of well wishers; my eyes lingering on the ones who meant the most to me. Chekov and Sulu with their daughter, all smiling gently in my direction; I almost longed for the day that I sat on Sulu's lap and watched the galaxy travel before me. My long lost Vulcan godfather who was always there to provide logic and guidance, but more importantly love. Uncle Scotty who had taken me to my first bar on Risa, daddy still didn't know that. Elaina and Alexander who had become like a second family to me; welcoming me into their lives because of the love I shared with their son. My eyes focused on David and Nala, a little brother and sister that only I could love; both combining the perfect characteristics of daddy and Ny.

I didn't fight it when daddy took me into his arms like he had so many years ago in Mississippi. I cried again just like I had that day. This time clinging to Nyota's hand for support. I locked eyes with my mother and was happy to finally see peace in her eyes. The future ahead was bright with promise but I wanted to enjoy the right now.