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As he walked through the ship he was amazed to see all the crew frozen in time. He entered his ready room and looked about, everyone was just the way they were when he left hours ago. He felt emotional when he looked at Beani and remembered what he had seen happen to them a few years in the future.
He sat down and just as Mr. Jones had said everybody came to life unaware of what had taken place. Mesetta finally finished pouring the coffee into the Captains cup and the conversation resumed where it had left off.
Mesetta was just walking out of the room when Mr. La Trenne complained. “ This coffee is stone cold. Why don’t you warm it up before you bring it to us?”
Mesetta looked confused. “ The coffee was steaming hot when I left the mess room. I burned my finger on the pot. I can’t see how it could be cold.”
The Captain quickly intervened. “ Don’t worry about coffee Mesetta, we are almost finished here.”
“ I do not see how you can say this Captain.” Mr Sook objected. “ We clearly have much to discuss if we are to escape from this space ship.”
The Captain smiled a little. “ One thing we have not discussed is travelling to the point where we came in. Perhaps these aliens have seen all they need to by now and we will fly straight out of here and can continue on our way.”
“ That does not sound logical. Why would these aliens use a tractor beam to bring us in here and then just let us go?”
“ I think these aliens are very sophisticated. I think they have already scanned us and find us to be no threat to the welfare of the Beta Quadrant.”
Mr. Sook looked concerned. “ Captain we have only been in here for a short time. Why have you suddenly changed your thinking from a few minutes ago?”
“ Let’s just say that I think we should try my idea. If it doesn’t work we will talk further about how to escape.”
Ten minutes later all the officers were back at their stations and ship was heading for the point of entry.
“ Slow as we go Ensign Lid-Lidia.”
Just as the Captain had predicted the hatch opened and few moments later they had cleared the ship.
“ Take us to warp factor nine Ensign, let’s get some distance from this ship before it changes it’s mind and comes after us.”
“ Aye, aye!” she said, and before long the ship faded from view as they streaked away.
Mr. Sook walked up to the Captain a few moments later. “ Is there anything you would like to tell me Captain?”
The Captain lifted an eyebrow. “ Why do you think I have anything to disclose?
“ I have been thinking things over. It was curious how quickly your entire position changed within a few minutes. There was also the matter of the coffee, which was steaming hot as I recall, and then was suddenly stone cold. Out of nowhere you informed us of your plan to escape, where before you were as bemused as we were. So is there anything you would like to explain?”
“ No, I have nothing to tell you at this time. You have a logical mind and are capable of discerning what might have happened. I will say no more on this subject, I hope you understand.”
Mr. Sook raised one eyebrow. “ Perfectly.” He walked back his station.
Star Yawns Episode 7. A Few Good Cadets by David & Sabine Williams Smashwords Edition Copyright 2014 Page 16
