Outta Sight

[Sergio Giovanni 0]

"Outta Sight"

Log entry 28: 31 July, 2155

 

The bright skies and warm sea air welcomed Sergio back to Monte Carlo, the posh city he called home. It's been a rough time since he left and was glad he had a chance to come back. Little had changed in the six months Sergio and the Challenger had been missing. Sergio pulled his hovercar into his driveway, and bright his bagagge into his large manison overloking the ocean.

 

Smiling, Sergio climbed up the stairs to his Master Bedroom and proceeded to unpack.Sergio's cat, Mittens purred nearby. Almost a year old now, Mittens was almost fully grown, but still as precosious as any kitten, Sergio picked up his cat and began to pet Mittens' soft grey fur.

 

No sooner had Sergio unpack the last of his underwear, had the door bell rang in Sergio's home. Interesting, thought Sergio. He wasn't expecting guests for his one week leave here. Sergio counted on relaxing in his home, and just getting re-acquainted with a lost friend called Sleep. Oh well.

 

"Misters Pierre, Nigel, Juan and Eduardo at the door, Master Sergio" his butler commed. Sergio smiled and told the butlers to let them in. Sergio changed into some comfortable civvies and proceed down to meet them. Though Sergio planned to be alone, he certainly didn't mind present company, especially being gone so long and the events that seemed to transpire shortly after.

 

"Hey! Sergio mate!" they exclaimed. After a few minutes of hearty greeting, the fivesome proceeded to Sergio's verandah by the pool for drinks. "We were pretty worried after hearing you were gone for 6 months, eh? Like, where'd you go?" asked Juan.

 

Sergio shook his head. "I wish I can tell you man. But I don't remember anything in the last 6 months. Still can't believe we've gone that long" This drew a few raised eyebrows from his friends. Obviously, they couldn't beleive Sergio had no memory of the last 6 months, despite the efforts of t'Parek and her Vulcan mind-meld.

 

Vulcan mind melds? I heard those things screw up your brain. Especially from your lackey? Gee.." inquired Nigel. "Nah, Archer did it once and it didn't effect me at all. Besides, I trust my assistant. I just wish I could remember what happened. Last thing I know, we were headed for Cait, and the next, we're headed to Earth. I don't even know if your mission was sucessful" said Sergio.

 

Sergio sighed and reclined in his seat, opening up a new bottle of ice cold beer. The cool taste of hops was a welcome experience for his tastebuds. "That's harsh man. You know, alot of people assumed the worst these past few months" replied Juan. "Well, we're just glad you're back" Eduardo added.

 

Sergio smiled and sipped his thanks. "Thanks. Even though a large chunk of memory seems to be missing.." or rather blocked as it seemed.. Sergio thought to himself, "It is nice to be back home. Even if it is for a short while" Sergio clinked bottles together with his friends in a cheers gesture for his wsafe arrival back to Earth.

 

Still, Sergio would feel better if everyone was back. He was still very sad to have learned that Commodore Moose was listed as MIA. When everyone regained consciousness, it was if Moose dissapeared off the face of the universe. What were the Challenger crew do without their Commanding Officer?

 

Hmm, he guess he'd find out on Sunday, when he was due to return to the Challenger. An Officer's meeting was scheduled for 0900 of that day for new orders. He assumed that Moore would take comand of the ship, whilst Moose was missing. Sergio slowly nursed his beer, and looked up at the sky, thinking that Moose was probably out there, somewhere.