The Grovelling Begins

Posted on Wed 20th Mar, 2013 @ 2:49am by Lieutenant Adam Keller & Commander Jasmine Collins-Keller

1,241 words; about a 6 minute read

Mission: http://sb109.sim-station.net/index.php/sim/missions/id/3

Standing outside the door to their apartment, Devyn leaned his head in and listened as Nyx unleashed chaos inside. He could feel her anger through the door and he could sense the betrayal she felt. The anger was evident in the breaking glass and shattering pieces of their life together. He'd done this to her and some how, he had to make it right again.

Opening the door, he walked in and ducked in time to be missed by a glass picture frame which shattered on the door frame just behind his left ear. He felt the pieces of glass as they bounced off the door and hit his neck and shoulder in the explosion.

"Come to see if I'm okay?" She tossed another glass souvenir. "To see if I'll forgive you?" She threw something else.

Devyn dodged the flying objects and gave a weak smile as he walked over to Nyx. "Yes, to both questions." He put his hands up to touch her but she slapped them away. This time she wasn't playing. Kell tried to touch her again and again, she slapped his hand away.

Grabbing her hands, he held her still and leaned in to kiss her. One small kiss, gently on the lips full of remorse, tenderness, love. "I love you Adanyxia, always have, always will."

"Get off of me!" She pushed him away and he wasn't in a place that he would even try to stop her.

"I know you're mad honey but..." He dodged as something came flying toward him. He didn't see what it was but heard it as it whizzed past his ear. "Hey that almost hit me!" He scolded.

"Almost?" She looked at him. "Damn, I"ll have to try harder ...next...time." She threw two items this time as one made its target breaking over Devyn's right eye. "Get out and leave me alone!" She shouted.

"I'm not leaving Nyx. I'm going to stay here until you and I talk this through and I'm afraid I'll be here even after that." He grinned at her. If she was throwing things than she was angry. If she was angry, she wasn't hurting. He could handle angry. "Drake has ordered me to keep you in custody so that you're safe from Dobbs."

"Fat chance of that. I don't need a babysitter especially the likes of you."

"Well, Karrikar offered you quarter in the Marine Barracks." He informed the angry young woman. "I suppose I could tell Drake you would prefer that."

"Over his and Karikkar's dead body."

"You willing to listen now?" He asked her as he walked toward her.

"I'm not required to speak to you during this jail sentence, am I?" She asked as she took a step back. Broken glass crunched under her feet and Kell's.

Kell shook his head with a sigh. "No, you aren't required to speak to me but I was hoping..."

"Good. Good night." She stepped into their bedroom and secured the door behind her. "Enjoy the sofa." He heard her muffled voice behind the door as a pillow and blanket were replicated on the back of the sofa. Devyn couldn't wait to break the news to her that she would be spending half of her time in the Marine Barracks anyway. Her only say being if she stayed alone or if Devyn stayed with her.

"You are required to listen." He called through the door. "I'm not done yet Adanyxia...or do I need to pull rank, Lieutenant!" He pounded on the door.

The door opened. Nyx was furious as she stormed out into the room, slapped his face hard and took a seat. "I'll never pull rank on you Nyx. Was that just another broken promise?" She could play his game just as well.

"Okay, maybe I deserved that." He took a seat. "Drake and Karikkar aren't budging on the protection order. You, Cara, and Jesse have to be kept from Dobbs at all costs. I know you and I've already let them know that I should be the one keeping watch on you...but..."

"But?" Nyx had calmed some but her eyes were still glaring that dark violet red Kell knew all to well when Nyx was angry.

"I still have my duties and you can't be alone. Karrikar has set up quarters for you in the Marine barracks. You'll stay there when I can't be here."

"Not a chance."

"Not a choice."

"So I am a prisoner?"

"No, not a prisoner. Consider it executive enforced protective custody."

"It's the same damn thing Kell."

"Nyx, please don't fight me on this. It's the Marine barracks or the brig. We can't let Dobbs find out you're here. What would he try to do to you...to the baby?"

"I'll kill him before he touches our child." She looked at Kell, her anger with him subsided. "You haven't told anyone yet have you?" Her eyes widened. She'd been meticulous about keeping it from Tallus, Drake, and Cara as well as any of the other telepaths on the station. IF any had picked up on it, they hadn't let on.

"Nobody knows, but we need to let Karikkar know. He's got to understand what's at risk if Dobbs gets hold of you. It would mean dna from a hybrid Betazoid, Chameloid, and Klingon."

"I don't want that woman to know about my child." Nyx growled. "Especially now."

"Nyx, Cara would never harm the baby." Devyn was sure of that. Cara had been family for several years. He'd known her since the academy and he trusted her. "No more than you could ever hurt Jesse.

"Because she loves you!" Nyx shouted.

"No Nyx, because she cares about me and my family. She is my family." He shook his head. "If you would just give her a chance Nyx. She's only ever been my friend. Even before there was you, Cara and I were just friends." He looked at her. "But if you insist on keeping it a secret, then I won't say a word."

"Good. I don't want her laying claim to my child as her family." She took his hand, no longer as angry but not really convinced. "I'll kill anyone that tries to harm this baby Devyn; not just Dobbs."

"It won't come to that Nyx, I promise you." He kissed her hand. "But we can't keep the secret much longer. Drake has to be told. He's our Commanding Officer and Karikkar needs to know before he begins physically training you. They have to know what's at stake if you fall into Dobbs' hands." He looked at her. "And by regulations, Drake should have already been told."

"I'll let him know." She said with a slight nod. "I should get some sleep." She stood to leave but Kell held her hand.

"I'll be in shortly. I want to double check the security for our quarters." He smiled. He was glad things were okay between them.

"I'm not done being mad at you Commander..." She raised an eye brow. "You're on the couch tonight...and maybe tomorrow too." She closed the door to their bedroom and secured it.

Shaking his head, Devyn opened the blanket on the couch and sat down to get comfortable. "It's going to be a long night." He smiled to himself.

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Lt Nyx (Adanyxia)
Chief Medical Officer - Star Base Protector

&

Lt Commander Devyn Kell
Chief of Security
Star Base Protector

 

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