Onboard Finally

Posted on Thu Jul 3rd, 2025 @ 4:05pm by Captain Elijah Rutherford & Lieutenant Jasmine Rutherford & Chief Petty Officer Jemimah Weatherly

Mission: A Day In The Life
Location: DS9
1731 words - 3.5 OF Standard Post Measure

J.K. Weatherly's transport finally arrived at DS9. She learned travelled light, so all she needed was in her carryall, that she hoisted it over her shoulder.

Leaving the transport, she stepped onto DS9 proper. She stopped to look around. People from a myriad of species moved to and fro along the main corridor. Some civilians, Starfleet, and some guests.

Stopping at an info port, J.K, asked. "Computer, what is the location of USS Majestic?"

"USS Majestic is located on pylon 3." Replied the familiar feminine voice. "Master Chief Petty Officer J.K. Weatherly, should I alert them of your arrival?"

"No thanks, Doll, I like to make an entrance." She said and head for Pylon 3.

It didn't take long for her to arrive at the Majestic's berth.

Before she could enter the ship's Airlock, she was stopped by a security officer.

"Orders, please, Master Chief?" He asked.

"Of course, Ensign." she said handing him a PADD.

He read it. "Oh, you're the new Chief of Boat. Welcome aboard, Master Chief. The Captain is waiting for you in his Ready Room."

"Thank you, Ensign." She said and entered the Airlock. Looking back, she saw the young man staring at her butt. "You've still got it." She said to herself.

Elijah was apprised of his new cob's arrival, and had an easy smile when she walked in. "Welcome aboard, I was a bit surprised to find out that you've been sent here. " him grinning ear to ear. and stood up to come around the desk to greet her.

"Elijah, how nice to see you again, and a Captain, no less. Congrats." J.K. said. "Permission to hug the Captain, sir?" She asked.

"Its been way too long. And permission granted." Elijah giving a chuckle his arms open to receive her embrace.

J.K. hugged her captain and old friend. "I never did like the name 'Elijah', I offer your mother suggestions of Ethan, or Evan, but Lilian was stubborn, and you received that god awful name." She smiled "Horaito's, a great name though." She said patting him on the back.

Elijah chuckled. "You know this could be considered odd as you have seen me naked when as a child." giving a smirk. "Just the fact you are here. What made you decide to come to my new ship?"

"You're mother sent me to check up on you." JK Said. "Only kidding, I saw you had an opening for CoB and since I've got the quails and experience, I pulled a few strings, and here I am."

"You are certainly welcome." he chuckled. "I do have another person I know from my other ship, Doctor Lily Marlow." a chuckle, "Have you gotten yourself settled in?"

"Not yet, but you know me, I travel light." JK said.

"That is very true. It has been a while since we last spoke. What sort of mischief have you gotten yourself in as of late?" Elijah having a teasing grin.

"Mischief? I don't cause mischief. I help people." JK said. "In fact, just before leaving the Westmoreland, I helped a couple of enlisted friends realise they were in love with each other."

"You have become a matchmaker as well, adding to your skill set are we?" Elijah teasing Jem.

"You know me, I love to learn new skills." JK said.

"Nothing wrong with that. A CoB going to be meeting the rest of the crew? Well those who will do talking? Some do some don't. Depends on who you try." Elijah leaning back in his chair.

"I'll start with the senior staff, and then I'll become Mother Hen to the enlisted crew." JK said.

"Well, there are those you will need to tread lightly with. So-may leave the Second Officer alone for the time being. There are others you can approach and no being a Mother Hen Jemimah. This crew has been through a lot so, let them come to you. some of them."

"This is not my first rodeo, Elijah." JK said. "I know how to talk to people, and how to just listen, when words aren't needed."

"Indeed. Jasmine will enjoy getting to know you. And it will be lovely to see her reaction." Elijah giving a huge smile.

"I'll enjoy getting to know your lady love too." JK said. "And I can't wait to meet your kids."

Elijah got a musing expression, "Jemimah, lets go meet them now." standing up from his desk, and giving a grin.

"Sure." JK said with a smile. "After you, Mon Capitaine."

When the door opened to his quarters, Elijah was greeted by squeals from his kids. "Daddy you're home!" as the twins came rushing over, Elijah crouching down with his arms spread wide, to receive their hugs.

Elijah allowed himself to be bowled over by his kids enthusiatic greeting. Both of them squealing with glee.

Jasmine noticed Jem at the door, "C'mon in." giving a laugh at the antics of both Elijah and their kids.

JK did so. "Hello, Jasmine, I'm Jemimah, a friend of Elijah's mother, Lilian and the family in general. It's so nice to meet you, and the kids." She said with a smile.

Elijah extricated himself from his kids, rising up from the floor.

The kids attention were drawn to Jemimah, "You know Grandma?" Pricilla who was blonde like her daddy walked over to her. "Do you like to color and play with toys?"

Matthew who was dark haired like his mother. "Do you like to cook?"

"Yes, I introduced her to your grandfather, James." JK told Priscilla. "I haven't colored in a long time, but I'll give it a try."

"Yes, young man, I do." Teasing she asked. "How do you like your alligator? Rare or well done?"

"Mama?" Matthew turning towards his mother with questioning eyes.

Jasmine shook her head with a laugh. "Don't worry you won't be eating any alligator steaks until you are older. C'mon lets get you your dinner."

Matthew and Priscilla following after their mother.

Jasmine called over her shoulder, "We're having pizza tonight, homemade, hopefully you like pizza, Jemimah!"

"Yay Pizza!!"

Elijah looked at Jemimah, "The boss is calling us for dinner and can't ignore that." following into the kitchen area. The table was set with plates with salad, Pizza and garlic bread. permeating the air with its delicious aroma.

"I've got tea, lemonade and coffee if either of you want it." Jasmine coming over to take a seat at the table, dishing up some pizza and salad on her plate. "Its homestyle, help yourself or go hungry."

"Yumm, Pizza." Jemimah said taking a seat. "Lemonade, please."

Jasmine poured the lemonade for Jemimah to have and also the same for her kids and Elijah, and then she got herself some pizza. "Lets eat!" taking a bite of her pizza enjoying the flavors.

"Thank you honey." Eljah responded to her pouring his drink.

"Just how long did you say you've known Elijah's family?" Jasmine asked.

"I met Lillian in her early 20s, she came to a lecture I was giving on World War 3." Jemimah said. "She had some questions and we talked over coffee."

"After that we became good friends, I even introduced her James, at a party I threw."

"I was working as a freighter captain, back then, and I spent weeks at a time off world." She said after taking a sip of lemonade and let cool liquid run down her throat. "When I back on Earth I'd check in." She thought for a moment "about 70 years give or take."

"Definitely long time friends." Jasmine remarked with a smile. "Now tell me this, what do you like to do on your personal time?"

"I enjoying meeting new people and trying new things." JK began. "I like a nice glass of wine, a good book, or drawing; mostly people and landscapes. Sometimes I just tinker with some gadget or such."

"Sounds like you have a quite a bit of skills there to offer." Jasmine responded with a smile. She noticed the time and looked at her kids. "Its time to get ready for bed Priscilla and Matthew." rising up from the table.

"But mama--" the two children started to protest.

"That will not do kids." Elijah backing his wife up. "go get ready as what your mother said."

"Yes Daddy, Yes mama." the twins responded, giving a little bit of a sight.

JK laughed. "You have wonderful children." She said.

"They are rather lively, and definitely keep us jumping." Elijah responded with a laugh. "I do love them both though. Wouldn't trade this experience for the world."

"I've thought about having children of my own, but I've never got around to it." JK said. "For now, I'm happy being Aunty Jemimah, or Aunt Jem, in your case."

Elijah gave a huge smile, "Ah yes Aunt Jem. I thought it appropriate. By the way we've got another El-Aurian upon the ship. He's our librarian. A bit of a mysterious fellow."

"Having such long lives makes us appear mysterious to those of races with shorter life spans, and some of my people tend to feed into this." JK said. "I don't do so...often" she added.

Elijah gave a smile accompanied by a little bit of a laugh. "Well he seems like a good one. I've not really spoken with him much except to get a book. He came with the ship."

"I'll have to look him up." JK said with a smile.

"Indeed you may need to do so. " Elijah took a glance at the clock upon the wall. Dinner was almost finished, and the kids won't settle until things were quiet in the Captain's Quarters. "I think that we need to draw this evening to a close, I can hear the kids being restless right now."

"Thank you, Elijah, Jasmine, I had a great time." JK said with a smile. "Perhaps I can return the favour, if you need a baby sitter, I'm available."

"That would be wonderful." Jasmine answering before Elijah could. "We'll let you know, alright?"

Elijah gave out a laugh, "I maybe the captain of the ship but she is the captain of my heart and my home."

"I'm happy for you, Elijah." She said with a smile.

Chief Petty Officer Jemimah Weatherly
Chief of Boat
USS Majestic

Lieutenant Jasmine Rutheford
Counselor
USS Majestic

Captain Elijah Rutherford.
CO
USS Majestic