Magical Mystery Tour

Posted on Wed Jul 9th, 2025 @ 8:03pm by Senior Chief Petty Officer Emily Charles {Kelea-Salik} & Lieutenant JG Zac Smithson

Mission: Season 6: Echoes of the Zynari
Location: All over the ship
Timeline: Current
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Zac had decided to take Emily out for a nice dinner. They both had been putting in long hours and he felt this would be a nice break from their routine. He had made reservations for Daus Alpine Haus. "Emily, we don't want to be late." He said to the bathroom door where Emily was secluded on the other side. He was dressed in charcoal colored pants, a sky blue short sleeve shirt and dress shoes, He had already taken Emily's daughter to her brothers for the night. So, this night belonged to them and he was anxious to get started.

Emily walked out of the bedroom, wearing a knee length dress and matching shoes. “Are you sure it’ll be safe? What if our guests decide to have fun with the Holodeck?”

Zac nodded in approval of Emily's outfit. "You are a picture of loveliness Emily. I like that outfit." He stated and then grinned, "Emily sweetheart, we aren't going to the holodeck for this dinner date. We're going to Daus Alpine Haus for a real meal. I made us reservations. It is going to be great."

“Of course, sorry I should have known you’d choose a safe option” Emily smiled apologetically.

"I don't know if its safe Emily, Hopefully safer with all these pranks that have been occurring." Zac replied and saw her face. "Emily, you have nothing to apologize for. Now, we're going out and have a good time. Are you ready to trip the light fantastic?"

“With you always!” Emily nodded and grinned.

Zac beamed. "I feel the same way when I am with you. Now let's go and light up the night." As he took her hand and they left their quarters heading to the nearest lift. Entering he announced. "Promenade deck, Das Alpine Haus." The lift jerked into motion and sped toward it's destination, stopping moments later, The doors slid back and Zac took at a step out. "Is this a joke? Emily come here please. Tell me that we aren't on the cargo deck."

Emily stepped out and looked around. “I hate to say it, but I was almost expecting some mischief of some sort.” She sighed. “These pranks are getting beyond a joke!”

Zac scowled. "Gosh darn it! This isn't funny!" As he looked around the deserted cargo deck. "I have a nice evening planned and this isn't going to ruin it." He said as he took Emily's hand and they got back in the lift. "Promenade deck." He stated again and the lift jerked again into motion. A few seconds later it stopped and the doors opened onto...... the shuttle deck. "Ohhhhhhhhh No! Not again." He groaned.

Emily had to stifle the want to laugh, it would only encourage their guests to keep rerouting the turbolift. “It’s like a mystery tour, you never know where you’ll be next!”

Zac nodded, "I suppose that is one way to look at it Emily." He sighed, "Ready to try the turbolift of mystery again?"

Emily couldn't help but giggle. "Why not? Let's see where it decides to take us next." she motioned towards the doors as they stepped back towards the lift.

Zac couldn't help but grin at Emily's good humor over the current situation. "Once more into the breach, well turbolift of surprise." He said as he again said Promenade deck." The lift jerked into motion and traveled for several seconds before stopping again. The doors hissed open and Emily and Zac found themselves staring at the battle bridge. "Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh not again!" He moaned.

“This is the battle bridge?” Emily looked from the turbolift door. “Are we allowed to look around?”

Zac nodded, "Yes, the battle bridge." He looked around and didn't see anyone. "I suppose it won't hurt if we just look around but definitely not touch anything." He reached his hand for her, "Come on, let's have a look."

Emily nodded. “We won’t stay long, just a quick look. I don’t want to be getting you into trouble.”

Zac grinned at her despite the situation. "Take a look around Emily. Truth is, I want to have a look as well. It's okay. Just don't touch anything." Zac reminded her.

“I won’t I promise” Emily smiled before taking a walk around, her hands clasped behind her back as she looked around the battle bridge stations. “This is so much fun!”

Zac nodded, "I know!. I bet it would be so cool to pull a duty shift here or be assigned here." He looked to Emily, "Don't you think so?"

Emily nodded. “I most certainly do!” She finished looking around. “Maybe we should go now?”

Zac looked around the battle bridge one last time. "I think you’re right. Back to the turbolift of mystery." He exclaimed as the pair headed back to the lift. Entering Zac again announced "Promenade level" the lift jerked into motion and after what seemed a longer trip finally stopped, the door sliding open to reveal they were on the waste storage level.

“Ohh that’s one place I’m not going!” Emily stood rooted to the spot.

Zac couldn't help but laugh at Emily's reaction to where they had now ended up. "Don't blame you one bit Emily, not one bit. "Only one thing to do Emily, are you came to try to get our correct destination?"

"Sure" Emily smiled. "Promenade level...please" she asked politely hoping their visitors would react differently to being asked by a woman.

The lift jerked into motion and the trip seemed to take longer this time before the lift came to a stop. Zac looked over at Emily, " Well, here goes nothing." He said as he stepped up to the doors and they slid open onto ,,,,, the Arboretum. "Good golly no!" He turned to Emily, "We're at the Arboretum."

“Excellent!” Emily grinned as she quickly exited the lift before the doors had chance to close again. “Maybe we can get on and enjoy ourselves now.”

Zac quickly followed Emily out of the lift. "I certainly hope we can." He agreed, "We don't need another unscheduled tour of the ship anytime soon if ever again." He moved to take Emily's hand in his. "Let's go enjoy ourselves."

Nodding Emily grinned. “Now that’s the best suggestion I’ve heard all day.”