A Camping We will Go!

Posted on Wed Oct 20th, 2021 @ 5:01am by Lieutenant JG Alana Balfour [Whavi] & Lieutenant JG Jason Danvers [Taylor]

Mission: MISSION 0 - History Speaks
Location: Holodeck
Timeline: After "When Did We become babysitters?
5153 words - 10.3 OF Standard Post Measure

Jason stood outside the holodeck waiting patiently for Alana to arrive. He was dressed appropriately for their next holodeck adventure. He wore a flannel shirt, hiking shorts and boots. He had a rucksack on his back and a cooler by his side full of strawberries, whip cream, two wine glasses and a small carafe of wine along with some other food goodies for their adventure.

He was anxiously looking forward to this time together with Lana. They would be alone for the entirety of the adventure. It was the next step in the progression of their relationship. which so far had been nothing short of a dream. They were taking a big step this time in the area of trust. One he was surprised Lana had agreed to but then that was Lana. She was smart, witty, vivacious, stunningly beautiful with a wonderful sense of humor and not afraid to take chances. As this adventure would show.

So he waited and daydreamed on the upcoming adventure. He was sure it would be one they both remembered for a long time. He just hoped they remembered it fondly.

Alana came down the corridor towards the holodeck tying the final knot in the red bandanna she had wrapped around her head. She had a open flannel shirt with the sleeves rolled up to her elbows over top a skin tight tank top that was tucked into her indecently short shorts. The heavy boots made more noise then she thought they would on the deck but she sped walked to the holodeck regardless. She had packed a backpack with immediate essentials but other woods kept her belongs light.

Upon nearing her destination a wide toothy smile graced her face. There hadn't been a moment she didn't look forward to this adventure since they had spoken about it aboard the runabout. Finally it was here and the butterflies in her stomach went wild with trepidation. Alone with Jason. Secured in a holodeck. To say she hadn't dreamed about this would of been a lie.

"Hi." She said as she approached, then leaned in to kiss his cheek quickly.

"Hi!" Jason replied brightly. As he returned the kiss to Lana's cheek. "Are you ready for our outdoor adventure?" He gestured to the cooler, "Got some consumable supplies here and in my rucksack items especially for you." He said cryptically, knowing she would know what he was referring to.

Lana lifted her brows knowingly, "I'm more then ready." She could feel her body temperature rise. Aside from how excited she was to be alone with Jason, the anticipation she felt knowing what activities they planned to take part in had her heart racing a bit. "Do you need help carrying anything?" She offered.

He shook his head, "Nah, I've got it. But thanks for the offer." He stood in front of the arch. "Computer run Danvers wilderness program 1." An instant later the computer replied in it's bland monotone. "You may enter when ready."

He turned back to Lana. "Here we go." As they stepped through the arch and were greeted by an idyllic outdoor scene. They were in the Pacific Northwest as snowcapped mountains could be seen in the distant and the sparking blue waters of a nearby lake beckoned to them. Their campsite was surrounded by stately redwoods. A tent was already up and a fire was going in the fire pit. "See? Nice and secluded." He said to Lana as an eagle could be seen in the distant.

Alana's lips formed a small O as she looked skyward for the eagle. "Wow." she breathed. Not watching her step as her face was glued towards the blue sky, her boot snagged on a root. She started to stumble forward but quickly caught her balance at the last moment when her hand found a tree. "Okay i'm not usually so clumsy." She joked but her skin set fire with embarrassment.

Jason turned as Lana stumbled, ready to catch but she steadied herself. "You okay? Concern in his voice. "I hope this meets with your approval Lana. We have some fishing poles and bait so we can fish the lake but that's assuming you have hands to use the pole." He joked.

"Ha ha, very funny." Alana slapped Jason's upper arm lightly as she walked past him into the clearing of the campsite. To hide her still red face she kept it from his line of sight and did her best to calm the blush. Slipping off her backpack she set it near a log worn enough to be used as a seat. She took a deep inhale, "I can't believe how real it smells. I miss the sky most I think, don't get me wrong the stars are beautiful and planets look extraordinary from a view screen but nothing beats the suns rays while on a planet." She closed her eyes and leaned her head back, letting the sun warm her face. "How much time do we have before sunset?" She inquired, eyes still closed.

"I'm glad you like it Lana." Jason commented as he looked at her. She was not simply beautiful but gorgeous and this was there time alone. To truly get to know each other. "I love the outdoors." He admitted. "But I love being a pilot. No better feeling than to fly. "Closest thing to being a bird." He looked at the sun parked just above the mountain peaks, It's rays basking them in a golden glow. "About two hours. Why?"

She shrugged, "Just wondering. Whats first on the agenda?" Finally she turned back to Jason and caught him watching her. The site gave her a confidence and a sneaky smile. It wasn't that she was impatient, but she was rather looking forward to being with him alone, in the dark, in whatever tied up situation he had planned. Her curiosity almost got the best of her but she knew the anticipation was higher not knowing the details.

Jason smiled cryptically at her. "I think that depends on you Lana, what do you want to do or rather what do you want to do first? He had a sneaky suspicion what Lana was going to want to do first but he wanted to hear her say it. To help her with her decision, he opened the cooler and pulled out a chocolate covered strawberry.

Lana's eyes narrowed, "Are you taunting me with sweets flyboy?" She fought the urge to step towards him.

Jason smiled brightly, "I most certainly am."

Alana lost the battle with herself as her feet took the few steps that separated him, her eyes didn't leave his as she leaned forward and bit half the chocolate covered strawberry he held. "Consider me provoked."

He smiled as Lana bit the strawberry,"Ah, that's what I like seeing you up for a challenge and more where that came from. Now you aren't going to complain or be mad with me when you can't get free," Jason bantered as he opened his rucksack to bring out a coil of rope.

Lana swiped away a bead of strawberry juice from her bottom lip and smirked as he pulled out the rope. She simply shook her head no and held her hands out before her. Wrist to wrist.

Jason chuckled at her. "Oh no Lana, behind your back and palm to palm if you please. This is only the beginning for you dear Lana."

With a pout Lana held her hands behind her back and turned so she was facing the opposite way. "Only the beginning huh? I hope you have the stamina to keep up with me then." She teased. She already knew how she would break free but when she would do so was yet to be seen. Drawing this out was only half her intentions.

"Oh, I do, don't you worry Lana." Jason replied as he first wrapped the rope around her wrists and then between them to keep Lana from pulling them apart. That done, he took another section of rope and tied one section above her elbows again tying the rope tightly but not to impair her circulation or bruise Lana's skin. He repeated the process below her elbows. Then took her by elbow and led her to a log to sit down. "Ready to go further?"

With a dark smile she nodded, she wiggled just a bit testing her restraints. Of course they weren't as tight as they should be, this was just for fun. She'd lecture him about his gentleness later, now she sat and waited to see what was next.

He brought her ankles together and tied them... tightly together, then tied ropes above and below Lana's knees. He smile at her you did say intense remember?" As he grabbed another length of rope.

Lana tried to hide the disappointment when he pulled out yet another rope, this would be trickier then she expected but she never backed down from a challenge. especially not this one, "Do your worst flyboy," she goaded.

"Oh going to Lana." Jason promised. "But first hop into the tent for me. I'll bring the cooler and the rope and then we can continue with your challenge. Oh, have you decided what you will ask for if you escape?"

Alana laughed and stood, "Carry me there." she challenged, "and maybe i'll tell you."

"I can do that." Jason said with a chuckle as he swooped Lana into his arms and took her inside the tent. Coming out a moment later to get the cooler.

The way her legs were bound was uncomfortable but she was pleased with his technique. She looked around the tent as she scooted to look behind her as well. She knew she only had seconds before Jason reappeared and the adrenaline rush gave her the strength to quickly dislocate her right thumb, she held her breath as the pain washed over her. Slowly she slide her hand from the now loosened binds but kept them behind her back and before she could chicken out popped her thumb back into place. She clearly had been slacking because the pain was worse then she remembered.

Jason returned a moment later with the cooler and the section of rope. He smiled at Lana. "On your stomach please Lana. So I can add the final piece of rope."

Well shit she thought. The moment she turned over Jason would see her unbound hand. She knew she couldn't slip it back into place, he would notice. She started laughing, why hadn't she waited? What made her so impatient. With a sigh she fell onto her shoulder and rolled onto her stomach waiting for him to comment as what she had down. Her cheek pressed to the sleeping back she looked up at him the best she could.

Jason did see her unbound hand. "Why Lana, you've been naughty." He chuckled a smile on his face as he took her hand and retied it tighter then ever. He then brought her bound legs up behind her and ran the last section of rope through her ankle bindings and up to her wrists where he pulled the rope taunt and ran it through her wrist bindings before tying it off with knots at both ends and in the middle. He turned her on her side. "As pretty as a picture. Would you like a strawberry?" As he looked at Lana, securely bound in a tight hogtie.

Lana laughed and laid her head down, she had told him to make this intense hadnt she? She still had a couple tricks up her sleeve but she would wait this time. "I think I would, yes." She opened her mouth.

"Certainly Lana." Jason replied with a smile as he brought a chocolate covered strawberry to her lips. "Okay enough stalling what are you going to ask for if you escape?"

"I'll ask for it when I escape," she then bit the strawberry. The juices gathering at the corner of her lips.

"If you escape." Jason corrected as he laid down facing her as he brought a finger up to wipe the juices away." he smiled at her, "I have to admit, I like seeing you like this Lana. Not as a continuous thing but every once in awhile would be nice."

"Oh really? I thought for sure I would had less clothing on but," She shrugged with what little room she had to move. Her nipped at the finger that brushed her lips.

"I can arrange for you to have less clothing but I don't think you want me cutting off your clothes or do you? It would save time for when we go skinny dipping." Jason replied with a grin.

"No!" she laughed, "I didn't bring anything else and I would like to avoid the walk of shame back to my quarters, this time anyway." Behind her back Lana began wiggling her wrists once more, feeling how her bindings were tied. If all else failed she could reach the side of her boot where she had concealed a small one inch blade.

"Ah. I see, well I have a blanket and and extra shirt, I may even have extra shorts. In case the ones I have on had some sort of accident."

"So in other words, it's fine if I decided that I would like to cut your clothes off then when i escape?"

"Yes, as i have extra clothing." Jason answered easily. "Say are you ticklish?" His eyes roaming over her bound body

Her emerald eyes widened, "Don't you dare!"

"But I thought you liked a challenge Lana?" Jason asked innocently.

"Tickling isn't a challenge, it's torture." She protested.

"Alright." Jason relented, "No tickling." As he looks at Lana lying on her side secure in her bonds.

Alana gave Jason a suspicious, not believing for one second he gave in so quickly. She arched her back, testing the pull on her restraints, they were far tighter then she expected.

Jason sat back and watched as Lana tested her bonds. He had no doubt this was just the start of her efforts to be free.

The binds around her wrist pulled on the newly sore thumb and she had to hid her wince with a chuckle. Surprisingly the pain was...enjoyable, as was being bond and watched by Jason. He seemed to enjoy watching her wiggle so she did so, ending with a low grunt of mock frustration. "I may be mistaken but I remember being told there would be whip cream and fruit provided."

"No, you aren't mistaken as he opened the cooler and brought out a sealed container of whip cream and some strawberries. "Can you roll onto your side Lana?" Jason asked as he dipped a strawberry into the whip cream.

"Wait. I have a better idea." With that Jason brought Lana to him. She was still in her hogtie but her head and shoulders were in his lap. It was easier to feed her this was and it also gave him the opportunity to check and tighten her bonds. Jason had to admit that Lana seemed to be accepting of her helplessness. However he couldn't help but wonder if this was the calm before the storm.

There was little point is fighting back as he moved her, she allowed it with a smirk. Her shoulders were protesting the pull as she stretched her neck and nestled her head in his lap. She looked to the strawberry in his hand then back to his face and waited.

"One whip cream covered strawberry coming up. "open wide and say ah Lana." Jason teased as he brought the strawberry to her mouth. he looked her over a smile on his face as he clearly had something on his mind.

Alana’s eyes quickly flitted between Jason’s eyes to the strawberry, she took the strawberry into her mouth but didn’t bite, instead she sucked the whip cream from the fruit, licking her lips already craving more.

Jason looked at Lana and decided to up the ante. "You look uncomfortable Lana. Let me help you." As his hand went to her shirt and quickly unbuttoned it and pulled it open to reveal a lacy black bra and the upper half of her breasts. That's better. You looked like you were having difficulty breathing," As he got some more whip cream but this time put it on his finger.

Cold air glided along the exposed skin of her chest, sending a chill rushing down her body. Lana wrapped her lips around his finger and slowly pulled back, sucking all the whip cream from it. Her tongue caressing him in a teasing manner as her eyes never left his, even when she was finished. Her tongue slid along her bottom lip. She wanted more, more whip cream, more of him. Momentarily forgetting her binds when she struggled to reach for him.

Jason chuckled as Lana struggled to reach him but was unsuccessful due to her binds. "You seem to be securely tied up Lana." He joked. "However I can give you some more whip cream as you obviously like it. But first...." His fingers went to her sides and began to tickle her.

"NO!" Lana yelped as she tried to twist out of Jason's grasp. She immediately erupted in a fit of laughter trying and failing to curl in on herself. The binds prevented such movement and she was forced to roll away from him.

Jason tickled Lana a few seconds more before stopping as she attempted to roll away from him. Her hogtie hindered such an attempt. "Just where do you think you are going Lana?" Jason laughed in good humor as he reached for her and brought her back to his side. "We still have plenty of strawberries and whip cream." He noted, "Plus I haven't seen much of any escape attempts. "

Breathless, Lana looked up at him. "Perhaps....I underestimated your...ability boy scout." She took a few deep breaths slowing her heart down until she was able to breath normally.

Jason knelt beside Lana. A smile on his face. As she took some deep breaths to get her breathing under control. "You you might have?" As he looked her over, lying on her side in her hogtie. "Never underestimate a boy scout." He teased as he leaned even toward her and kissed her softly on her lips.

Alana returned the kiss, she hated being restricted in her movements, she wanted her hands to roam his body, to pull him closer. Not being in control was new for Lana and it was more then frustrating. "I think I learned my lesson, "She said against his lips.

Jason kissed Lana again. "You think you learned your lesson? What does that mean exactly Lana?" Jason asked playing deliberately dense for her as he looked over her helplessness.

"Never underestimate the knotting abilities of a fly boy."A hint of sass colored her words.

"I see and take it you would like to be untied so we can get on with more pleasant activities like skinny dipping, hiking and fishing." Jason inquired of the bound security officer.

Alana flexed her wrist and felt the slight burn from the friction of the rope. "Yeah, sure, those things." She gave Jason a devilish smile from the floor.

Jason laid down next to her "You don't sound very enthusiastic." He teased a bright smile on his face.

Alana scrunched her nose at Jason, "That's where your wrong flyboy. I'm the epitome of enthusiasm." She laughed and relaxed her head on the sleeping bag and gazed at Jason.

Jason chuckled at the face Lama made. His feelings for her growing stronger with every passing second. "Oh, I see and is how you ask to be untied Lana? I must say the delivery is lacking." He teased her.

Alana's green eyes darkened as her lids dipped lower, her face was serious, her tone sultry as she begged, "Please....untie me...." She shifted slightly grunting at the burn the rope gave her tightly bound wrists. "Please."

Jason smiled down at Lana, "ask and you shall receive." He said with a smile as his hands went to her bound ones. "Hold on." He muttered as his fingers worked on knots. After several seconds he exclaimed "Ta-Da!" as the knots came undone. "You are free Lana."

Lana let out a sigh of relief as she sprawled out on the floor extending her hands out on either side of her. Her right wrist had a red rim of rope burn on it and when she saw it attempted to hide it. She smiled up at Jason, "I had a much different experience in mind when you asked to tie me up, but I guess that will have to wait for next time." She chuckled as she sat up.

A look of guilt crossed Jason's face as Lana spoke and he knew he had shot any future he had with her through the roof by her comment. "I'm, I'm so sorry Lana! I didn't mean to hurt you. Oh God! Please forgive me. Hurting you is the last thing I ever want to do." As he turned his head away from her.

Alana's brows knit with confusion, she grabbed Jason by the front of his shirt and pulled him towards her, forcing him to look her in the eye. "Why in the world are you apologizing?"

"I hurt you." Jason said pointing at the thin red rope burn on her wrist and um I thought you were mad at me." He admitted. "And by your comment about a different experience in mind."

Alana couldn't help but laugh, she lifted her hurt wrist. "This, is nothing." She moved so that she was directly in front of him. "And maybe later i'll show you what I had in mind, but this time your the one tied up." She gave Jason a coy smirk before closing the space between them and kissing him deeply, her hand still holding onto the front of his shirt.

"An interesting proposal." Jason replied, grateful Lana wasn't mad at him. He was about to reply when she kissed him deeply all while still holding onto his shirt. His hand came up and encircled her, bringing her close as he returned the kiss with equal passion. it seemed all was not lost for which he was extremely thankful for.

After a few moments swept up in Jason's kiss, Alana pulled back. "Let's go boy scout, I know you had more on your list of things to do. If we stay here any longer I can't promise that rope wont find its way around your wrists." She released her grip on him and stood, stretching her legs as she waited for him to rise.

"That's right I do. Hiking, fishing a cookout, skinny dipping." He added with a smile as he rose to stand beside her. "So let's start with a hike, we still have enough daylight for that. Unless you prefer to start with something else. You have a voice in this as well Lana."

Lana gave him an appreciative smile. She still marveled at how lucky she was to have caught the eye of someone like Jason, he was the whole package. Handsome, sweet, caring, a phenomenal dancer. The list went on and she would be damned if she ever forgot how fortunate she was. Reaching out she took hold of his hand, "I think a hike sounds fun. I could use a walk after being tied up."

"A hike it is." Jason replied with a smile resisting any comment about Lana having to stretch her muscles from being tied up. His fingers interlaced with hers and he gave her hand a gentle squeeze. He knew beyond a shadow of a doubt he was falling if not already in love with Lana. she was smart and witty. Compassionate and caring. Beautiful to look at. a killer smile and eyes he could spend a week being lost in. In addition she was a fantastic dancer. She completed him. Made him whole.

With a smirk Lana pulled Jason by the hand out of the tent, she looked to the sky to measure the suns decent. The sounds of the wildlife around them giving a different kind of calm then the quietness of space.

"Is there a trail we will be following?" She asked turning her attention towards Jason.

"There is. A well defined trail with several spots we can rest if we need do." Jason replied. "So grab your canteen and we'll get started... that's if you are ready Lana."

Lana eyed Jason playfully, "I'm always ready flyboy." She said with an air of confidence as she reached into her bag for her canteen, once in hand she looked to Jason to lead the way.

"Of that I have no doubt." Jason answered with a grin as he picked up his own canteen. "So off we go into the wild wilderness. To see just what is we can see." As he started down the trail. Lana close behind him.

The sunlight shining down between the leaves of the trees was beautiful. The wind causing the light to shift. Lana could spend days in the forest. "Have you ever been actual camping? Like back home on Earth?" She asked as she followed.


"Oh yeah, plenty of times. I love being outdoors. Nothing like sleeping under the stars Lana. It is so peaceful. I can take you camping if you like." He offered. "I think you would enjoy it tremendously."

Lana laughed, "I agree. I'm not to big on hunting for food though." She made a face and shook her head back and forth at the thought.

"Got it. No hunting." Jason replied as they moved up the trail. How are you on fishing for your dinner?"

"Oh! fishing I can do! No blood and fur to deal with." Her shoulders gave a slight shiver. Suddenly she felt like there was too much space between her and Jason, she longed to be close. So without warning she got a bit of a running start and jumped on Jason's back, wrapping her arms around him then her legs until she was locked in place and laughing in his ear.

"Good to know." Jason answered, "I thought you might only eat ugly fish, you know like a flounder. That's an ugly fish." He chuckled. He was about to say more when suddenly Lana jumped on his back. He stumbled a few steps, taken by surprise by her jump bur he didn't fall and his hands came up and locked around her ankles holding her steady. "So, I'm your back mule now?" He teased as they continued up the trail.

Lana laughed, her warm breath on his neck, she pressed a kiss to his ear. "You made such an adorable mule though." She retorted. "And I happen to think Flounder are adorable thank you."


Jason laughed out loud at Lana's comment. It was rich and full of good humor. "Why thank you Lana. I aim to please. Move up and sit on my shoulders. I can carry you easier and I'm sorry to disagree but Flounder is an ugly fish. Pure ugly."

Alana pulled her self up higher, hooking one leg over his shoulder at a time. She hadn't expected to be carried long but now she was curious how well this would work. The feeling of toppling had her clenching her thighs. "Are you sure about this?"

"Yes." Jason answered. "Flounder is an ugly fish and I'm not going to let you fall. Relax Lana and enjoy the great outdoors." As the moved farther down the trail.

"We should go horseback riding someday. Not that you aren't currently my favorite stallion to ride." Alana joked as she ran her fingers through Jason's short hair. It was hard to focus on their surroundings when he was all she wanted to look at.

"Sounds like a good idea Lana. Only one problem. I've never ridden a horse in my life." He sighed contently as Lana ran her fingers through his hair. "At least I'm number one in something." He joked.

Lana gasped, "What?! You haven't?! Truly? Oh its almost indescribable! You know how it feels when were lost in the music on the dance floor? That's the closest feeling i've found. Don't worry, i'll teach you." She tightened her thighs a bit and gently pulled Jason's hair, "It's all about trusting your house and guiding them."

Jason felt Lana tighten her thighs and grasp his hair. "You will be gentle won't you?" He teased. "And I trust you completely Lana. I can't wait to learn." He admitted with a smile.

Lana laughed, "You need to trust your horse more then me loverboy. Don't worry I can think of a view lessons to give you prior to throwing on the back of a steed."

"I certainly appreciate all the help you can give me Lana. I don't want to look like a fool." Jason told her.

"I can't image you looking like a fool doing anything Jason. " Alana lifted her chin to the sky inhaling the air deeply. It may still be artificial air but it was scented just right to represent the great out doors of Earth.

"I appreciate your confidence in me Lana and I'd like to keep from looking like a fool which is why I grateful for your help." He turned his head to glance back at her. "Are you enjoying yourself Lana?"

Smiling down at him she nodded, " I think i'm ready to get down now."

Jason slowly lowered himself to his knees so Lana could literally get off his back.. "There you go Lana."

Moving slowly Lana placed one foot at a time on solid ground. When Jason stood she took his hand and pulled him close to her so they were chest to chest.

Jason looked into her vivid green eyes and all he could think of was how damn lucky he was that Lana was with him. "Yes ma'am?" He finally spoke still staring into her eyes.

Lana didn't have words, she just smiled then pushed up onto her tippy toes and pressed her lips to his.

Jason's arms came up to encircle Lana as he kissed her deeply. She had stolen his heart and he could think of a prettier thief.

When she finally broke the kiss she took Jason's hand and proceeded to follow the path they had set out on. It was hard to imagine this vast seemingly endless adventure was just a holodeck on a space ship flying somewhere in the galaxy.

Jason's hand tightened around Lana's as they walked along and he knew beyond the shadow of a doubt he had found the love he had been looking for in Lana.