A Star Trek Next Generation based fan fiction novel

Reginald Barclay discovers that space is not the final frontier

Where No Man has Gone Before

Chapter 10: Tera part 1

Last Time

Lucy said, "I saw into your heart before Geordi, and I know you're just teasing me. You only love Regina, and that's why I
love you so much." She blushed, "both of you!"

The captain asked, "A very unusual shuttle craft, very small. What did you do with it?"

Seraphina smiled, "Oh, the car? I hope you don't mind, I put it in one of the mostly empty shuttle bays. You're welcome to
have a look at it, we borrowed it from Lucy's cousin Katie. It is more than it appears." The captain thanked her with a
slight confused look on his face.

Just then Worf enters the bridge, "Captain, there is what appears to our scans to be a vintage 2015 Ford Mustang automobile,
that just appeared in shuttle bay 4." Worf finally takes notice of our guests. The captain makes introductions all around.

And Now

Worf

As I had entered the bridge, I had noticed the three women. The captain made introductions, the eldest of the women,
Seraphina caught my attention over the others. She was well beyond the norms for a human female, and something seemed off
about her. We were told that these women were from Earth's past, around 2025 or so, they were intentionally vague on that.

Seraphina seemed to notice my scrutiny, she asked, "Worf, you seem to have questions for me? Please ask away. And please,
call me Sera."

Taking the oportunity, "Thank you Miss Sera. Everything about you points to being fully human, however, you appear to have
some non-human traits. Mostly you seem to be part Vulcan, but as the Vulcans didn't visit your world till much later in your
planetary history, that seems impossible. Would you mind explaining?"

"That's easy to explain Mr. Worf, I'm part elf. If that makes things more clear." She stated.

Now I was confused, "Wait, I thought the elves were small and helped Santa Claus in children's tales? And you are far too
tall to be one of them."

Seraphina laughed, sending a most unusual feeling through me, I had not felt since the death of Kaylar, stirring passion.
"No, sir, the elves I am from, are those of legend, warriors, fighters and hunters. Mostly we elves are famed for being
expert archers. Also, our type of elf is known for being on the tall side. As you can see."

Even without her flaming red hair in a high set ponytail, she was easily over seven feet in height, a few inches taller than
me. And a warrior? This woman intrigued me more and more. "You are most interesting Miss Sera, I would be interested in
seeing your equipment.... Er, I mean your weapons, um, bow."

Regina

It was so cute to see Worf stumble over his words, he was quite red with his embarrassment. Seraphina took pity on him,
though, and never acted as though he said anything wrong. She simply reached over her shoulder as if grabbing for something,
and the next instant she held a formidable bow in her hand before her. Many on the bridge gasped, to witness magic in
person.

Sera's bow could only be described as fantastic, it looked like a magical creature, a dragon, in the shape of a bow. It even
glowed with a red aura of power.

Worf asked as he looked with wonder as she displayed her cherished weapon, "May I hold it? It would be a great honor
Seraphina."

Sera laughed again, musical and delightful at the same time, "You may try Worf, however, our weapons are of a magical
origin, and only we can use them. Most of the time, if I am not holding it, it simply disappears." She held out the bow to
Worf, he made to hold it as if it was a child, or the prised possession that it was.

The moment Sera's hand came away from the bow, it vanished. Worf looked in awe at her. You could see the thoughts in his
head, this was a warrior fit to serve Kahless in Stovokor.

Data interrupted before I could pose another question. "Captain, scan of the vehicle in Shuttle Bay 4, it shows that it is
powered by a miniature matter-antimatter reactor. Also, it has Starfleet grade shields and light phasers, sublight engine,
but is not warp capable."

Captain Picard responds, "Thank you, Mr Data." Turning back to their guests, "How is it possible to travel so far beyond the
Sol system without warp drive?" Then, "Or were you ferryed out this far?"

Sera answers, "No Jean-Luc, ferrying would have taken far too much time. We simply transported close by using our magic. A
short time ago, we were home on Earth in 2032. And to answer your or Data's unasked question, the car was modified with
magic back in 2015. Magic can be a very useful tool."

The captain says, "As I can quite imagine it could." Then, "Well, since we have a few days till our meeting with the
planetary council, we would be honored to have you stay with us. Number One, Please find suitable quarters for our guests.
We will have a reception this evening in your honor."

Riker says, "Yes Sir!", "This way ladies." Taking Lucy's hand, who giggled with glee to be treated so much like an adult.

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I was in my quarters trying to decide what to wear for the reception, it was a choice between two outfits I liked very much,
when the door chimed. I went to the door to see who it was. When I opened the door, there stood little Lucy, in a pretty
pink party dress, it looked like something from her era. She looked such the beautiful young lady. I said, "My, my, my,
don't you just look so darling Lucy, you look absolutely beautiful."

She beamed the brightest smile, "Thank you, Regina, that means a lot to me coming from you. Are you still deciding what to
wear tonight?"

"Yes, but it's a hard decision to make. I've not been to a reception since before my change. Do you think you could help me
pick something?"

Lucy smiles, "I know just the right choice, Amma Freya thought you might like something from our home time period and sent
me with a little surprise for you, if you like it?"

"Really? That's so sweet of her, you'll have to thank her when you see her."

Her smile gets even bigger, "You can thank her yourself, she'll be here at the reception tonight, plans on making a 'Grand
Entrance', as it were." Taking a small device from I don't know where, she says, "We all have this APP that Amma Lauren made
for our cell phones, what you'd call a communicator."

She showed me the device, it looked like a data pad. On the screen was a picture of an amazing red dress, shown on a model.
It was tight and short, showing all the model's curves to full advantage. And to say it was short, well, it barely covered
her backside. It was breathtaking.

All I could say was, "I love it Lucy!" Then, "But, how do I get one to fit me?"

"Easy-peasy, I just scan you with the camera function and push a button, and instant outfit. Back in our time, if this dress
was black, it would be called a LBD, for 'Little Black Dress'. The family all thought you'd look fantastic in this,
especially the guys." Not holding back the giggles any longer.

As she pushed the button, the dress appeared on the sofa, along with some matching red pumps with three inch heels, and
earrings and a necklace in silver with red gems. It all looked so wonderful. Seeing the look in my eyes, Lucy told me to go
get dressed, she would stay to help with anything. The last thing she said was, "Momma Gloria is going to take your Geordi
to the reception, so you can make your own grand entrance."

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As Lucy and I walked the corridors on the way to the reception, we both received plenty of attention from my fellow crew
mates as well as some compliments too. It made me feel really warm inside. As we neared the reception, Lucy told me that
arrangements had been made to have two of the families' friends to announce guests at the door.

Once we got near enough to see the entry, I was greeted with a site that was very hard to believe. There at the door was an
icy green with cold vapors coming from its nostrils. On the opposite side of the entryway was a very large tiger. Seeing my
reaction Lucy said, "The dragon is Gilbert, Amma Freya's mount and special friend. And the tiger is Kycera, Amma Freya's
youngest niece's mount".

As I was just about to ask Lucy how these two creatures could possibly give the announcements, the dragon, seeing the two of
us, speaks, "Aw, there's our Miss Lucy now, and of course, this must be the fair Lady Regina", spoken as if it was self
evident.

The tiger chose that moment to speak, "Now Gilbert, you've gone and startled the poor dear. I'm sorry miss, we thought you'd
already been told about us. My name is Kycera, it's a pleasure to meet you"!

I shut my mouth, before, "Umm, I was told about you, I just didn't know you could speak", and to save face a little, "And,
quite eloquently too".

Gilbert said, "Thank You, my dear, that is very kind of you. Now, if we may make our announcements"....

Kycera begins, "Lords".... gaining the attention of those beyond the doors. Gilbert continues, "And Ladies".... Then Kycera
again,"We present, Miss Lucy Roberts, of the 'Family'".

Gilbert then, "And the Lady, Lt. Regina Barclay". Many people turned to stare at us, most giving me a critical eye, stunned
by my very immodest dress, when the crowd parted, allowing me sight of Geordi. He looked splendid in his formal uniform.

He had been talking to Riker, when they both froze. Finally, Geordi came to me, Will closely behind him, he stared open
mouthed for a moment, then, "My God, Regina, you are the absolute, most beautiful woman I have ever seen"! And gave me a
long a tender kiss.

Returning the kiss with the same tenderness and passion, until Will says, "You two really need to get a room". Drawing
everyone in hearing distance into his good natured humor.

Geordi after a while says, "Regina, that dress is simply out of this world".

"Thanks Geordi, it was a gift from the family, and I love it too"!

Soon after, Gilbert announces, without Kycera's aide, "Lords and Ladies of the 'United Federation of Planets', I would like
to introduce the head of the 'Family', the Lady Freya Blake and her escorts, the Lady Lauren Blake and the Lord James
Tiberius Blake"! A large, bright glow grows in the doorway, until, suddenly, there in the doorway are Freya, Lauren and
their Jimmy.

Freya and Lauren were dressed in complimentary colors of green and blue, what used to be considered, club dresses. They
looked fabulous, Jimmy looked smart in a fashionable black suit, without a tie.

As they entered, Captain Picard approached to greet them. He bowed to Freya, then took her hand, and kissed it, "Lady Freya,
a pleasure to finally meet you"!

Freya smiled at the capain, "Jean-Luc, we'll have none of this 'Lady' nonsense, unless you want us to call you Captain. Now,
may I introduce my wife Lauren, and my husband Jimmy. And let me say from all of us, that we are honor to finally meet the
Captain of the Enterprise, a true honor"!

"As you will then. Lauren".... Kissing her hand, "Jimmy".... Giving a hearty handshake. Still holding onto Jimmy's hand,
"Tiberius"?

Jimmy and them laugh, "Yes Jean-Luc, I was named after James T. Kirk, one of my childhood heroes".

The captain said, "I had the distinct honor to serve on a crisis with your namesake. Quite a man he was. It was a great
sadness to me personally that we lost him". Looking down.

Lauren, "Yes sir, the Nexus". Also very sad, "We've all seen it, most our world has seen it. Though most only believe it was
a movie for entertainment".

end of Chapter 10