5 Minute Turbolift Ride

[Kimiko 0]

Kimiko stood in the turbolift, ready to spring into action the moment the doors opened onto deck 15. For a time she wasn’t alone in the lift. Haskins had been with her until they reached deck 7. He was going to sickbay to move Cardinal out of harm’s way. The spy was convinced the intruders were after him.

 

Haskins had wanted Kimiko to join him, but the ever stubborn marine commander refused. She knew Cardinal needed to be saved, but to Kimi her people were more important. So with a quick kiss on the cheek for good luck, the lift had continued down towards the fight on deck 15.

 

Finally the lift stopped at its intended destination. It was time to join the fight. This was going to be a tough one. Save for the short scuffle when rescuing Cardinal, she had never been in a fight with Klingons before. But that was a part of being a marine, to be ready for anything. Kimi drew her pistol and took a long, deep breath. The doors finally opened…