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Solo Para: Persistence is Key

Muses: Mackenzie N'Livek-Kirk-McCoy-Chekov-Chapel-Verrin, S’Chn T’Gai Tayen, Eretria Guest Starring: Aoife Natal, Deema Capricole Word Count: 1396 Verse: Post-war

The team beamed down to the surface of the planet. Mackenzie looked around, taking a deep breath. “How far is this from that city James pulled Aida from?”

“Not very,” Deema said. She pulled out her tricorder, trying to scan the environment for any signs of life. She smacked the side of it. “Damn. My tricorder isn’t working. Looks like we have to do this the old-fashioned way.”

“Split up,” Tayen said, pointing different directions. “We’ll meet back up here if we find something.”

Deema and Mackenzie nodded, and the three went their separate ways.

“Hello?” Mackenzie called. “Is anyone alive? I’m with Starfleet. We’re here to help.” Nothing. She kept walking, peeking into the remains of buildings as she passed. “This is terrible… God, I hope we can get someone out of here.” She grabbed her communicator. “N’Livek-Kirk-McCoy-Ve- no. Nope. Mackenzie to Capricole. Anything for you?”

“Nothing yet,” Deema responded. “Tayen said she hasn’t found anything either.”

“Okay,” Mackenzie sighed. “I’ll keep you updated. Mackenzie out.”

The hybrid bent down to scoot into a partially collapsed building. “Hello? I’m here to help. I’m with Starfleet. Is there anyone here?” She walked further into the open space. “Well hello, that’s something.” She knelt down. Blankets, food dishes, and a makeshift fire pit were strewn around the room. It looked like someone had been living there, before or after the cave-in she couldn’t tell.

The sound of shuffling feet alerted Mackenzie to someone else’s presence. She stood, spinning on her heel to face the point of a sword.

“Who are you?” the girl wielding it asked.

Mackenzie slowly held up her hands. “My name is Mackenzie. I’m with Starfleet. Myself and two of my colleagues were sent down here to look for survivors.”

“Well you found her,” the girl said, narrowing her eyes when Mackenzie said who she was with.

“It’s just you?” Mackenzie said.

“Yeah. You got a problem with that?”

“Well, sort of, yeah.” Mackenzie sighed softly. “You’re alone. You’re barely sixteen.”

“It’s nothing new,” the girl grumbled.

Mackenzie pursed her lips. She slowly reached up and pushed the blade away. “Please, let us help you. My friend is a doctor.”

“I don’t need a doctor,” the girl snapped. “What I need is you out of my home and off of my planet.”

“I’m sorry but I can’t do that.” Mackenzie’s hand flew forward, reaching out to wrench the handle of the sword from the teenager. The girl jumped back, then kicked Mackenzie in the chest, knocking her to the ground. She brought up her sword and swung it down. Mackenzie squeaked, barely rolling out of the way in time.

Jumping to her feet, Mackenzie struck the girl in the face. Just once was enough, as the force of the punch knocked her out cold. Mackenzie shook her head. She grabbed her communicator. “N’Livek-Kirk-McKirk- absolutely not. Mackenzie to Orville. We’re gonna need a bed in sickbay.”

“Understood, standby. Just one?”

“Affirmative.” Mackenzie hoisted the girl over her shoulder. “Kir- Come on, on the first one? Mackenzie to Capricole. We’ve got a live one. She’s a fighter. Let’s meet back up.”

Tayen finished up her notes, glancing over at Mackenzie. She sighed and walked over to her. “Hey, she’s gonna be okay. We’ll find a place for her.”

“That’s not enough,” Mackenzie whispered. She stared at the biobed the handcuffed teenager slept on. “Tayen… You should’ve seen how she reacted when I told her I was Starfleet. She clearly doesn’t have a good relationship with officers.”

“Then we’ll find her a civilian family,” Tayen offered.

“No,” Mackenzie said. She shook her head. “No. She’ll just feel like we’re pawning her off on someone. She’ll run away. End up on the streets again. Alone.”

Tayen paused. She sat next to Mackenzie. “Then I think I know what you need to do.”

Mackenzie blinked, looking at her. “Me?”

“Yes, you.” Tayen nudged her. “Offer to take her in.”

Mackenzie blinked again. She looked back over at the girl. Take her in? Was Mackenzie prepared for that? She wasn’t sure… but this girl needed a home. She knew that. She was like that once. Alone, afraid, and in need of a place to be safe. And her favorite six people gave her that. She nodded.

“Okay.”

Tayen smiled and patted Mackenzie’s back. “I’ll be right back. I need to talk to Doctor Finn.” She got up, walking away.

Mackenzie took a deep breath. This girl would undoubtedly reject her. But she needed to be persistent. That’s what James taught her when Aida came aboard. Persistence was key.

The girl stirred awake. Mackenzie sat up, smiling softly. “Hey. Sorry about… you know… punching you.”

“You’re wicked strong,” the girl groaned, rubbing her face. She looked around. “Where am I?”

“You’re in the sickbay of the USS Orville,” Mackenzie said. “You had some minor injuries that needed to be treated, not to mention… you know…”

“You punching me?”

Mackenzie chuckled. “Yeah.”

“When can I go?”

“Not any time soon, I’m afraid,” Tayen said, walking back over. She smiled. “I’m Doctor Tayen. What’s your name?”

“None of your business.”

Tayen raised an eyebrow. She crossed her arms. “Young lady, I need your name. I can’t even think about releasing you until you answer my questions.”

The girl clenched her jaw. “Eretria.”

Tayen nodded, uncrossing her arms and recording it. “Thank you, Eretria. How old are you?”

“Sixteen. Ish,” Eretria said.

Tayen raised an eyebrow. She recorded the answer, taking a small breath. “How long have you been on your own?”

Eretria paused. “Most of my life. I was born on the streets. My mom died before I was old enough to really remember her.”

“I’m so sorry,” Mackenzie said.

“Everyone always is,” Eretria hissed.

Mackenzie stood, stepping over to the biobed. “Eretria, it’s not okay for you to be alone like that. You’re fending for yourself, stealing food, and living in abandoned buildings that could cave in on you at any given moment. You need somewhere safe to stay.”

“Yeah? And who’s gonna give me that? Starfleet?” Eretria scoffed. She tugged on the handcuffs. “Do I get to keep my new jewelry when I go to this magical safe place?”

Mackenzie winced. She cleared her throat. “I didn’t want to do that. Other security officers thought it would be for the best until you were treated. You’re a flight risk.”

“Not sure how you expect me to miraculously escape the ship, but sure.” Eretria leaned back, looking away from the lieutenant.

“Eretria,” Tayen said, “you’re very underweight, and malnourished. Is there anyone you know of that can take care of you?”

“Never has been,” Eretria said.

Tayen paused. “Until you’re healthier, I can’t release you-”

“What?!” Eretria yelled. She sat up, pulling on her cuffs. “No way! You and your stupid soldiers can’t keep me here!”

“Actually, we can, and right now we have to,” Tayen said firmly. “When your readings concern me less, then you can go. But until then, you’re staying right here. Get comfortable. I’ll be sending a nurse with food for you shortly.” The half Vulcan nodded once, tucked her PADD under her arm, and walked out of the room.

“You have to let me go eventually!” Eretria shouted after her. She fell back against the biobed and glared at Mackenzie.

The hybrid sighed. She wanted to help this girl. This lonely, scared, angry girl. She shook her head. “We’re going to help you.”

“I don’t need or want your help.”

Aoife stepped into sickbay, taking a sharp breath when she caught sight of the girl. She looked at Mackenzie and nodded toward Eretria. Mackenzie nodded.

“Isn’t it rude to telepathy about other people?” Eretria asked sarcastically.

Aoife smiled. “We’re not. We just know each other very well. Lieutenant, you should take a few minutes to yourself. Eat. Take a nap. You’re not a machine. You can’t run on fumes forever.”

“I really hate it when you’re right,” Mackenzie chuckled. She patted Aoife’s shoulder. “Thank you.” She looked to Eretria. “I’ll be back soon.”

“That’s what they all say,” Eretria mumbled, just barely loud enough for Mackenzie to hear.

Mackenzie stood there a long moment, then turned, heading out of sickbay. If anyone knew how to deal with stubborn teenagers who needed a home, it would be James. After all, he had Aida.

#finding who i am; mackenzie n'livek-kirk-mccoy-chekov-chapel-verrin #nothing ever truly ends; tayen s'chn t'gai | post war verse #fate has a twisted sense of humor; eretria #part of a family; aoife | post war verse #My name is searching since you stole my only soul; deema | post war verse #solo para #solo para: persistence is key

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