At age 24, Raoul de Changy was the youngest captain StarFleet had ever seen, right next to his good friend, Andrew Enjolras, who'd just turned 25. While this made his family extremely proud, Raoul hadn't stopped shaking with nerves since the name of his ship was announced. The Palais Granier, the newest ship in the fleet, only two years old.
"A fitting match." Raoul had thought to himself.
Then his crew was announced, which only add to the anxiety he already felt.
He knew non of these people. At least not personally. He'd heard about the first officer, a female Vulcan by the name of Christine. Apparently it came as a surprise that she wasn't taking over as captain. He wondered what she was like. He'd never met a Vulcan before, but he'd heard they were lacking in emotion. Maybe that would make his job easier... Or maybe much weirder.
As nervous as he was, Raoul couldn't hide his excitement. He thought he would have to wait years to achieve his dream, the dream he'd been working toward since his father died. 3 years of the academy and here he was! Running his own ship, with his own crew following his own orders. Nothing could be this moment. Nothing, except maybe he's nervousness.
"Raoul? Raoul?"
The new captain was pulled out of his thoughts by Enjolras, who had it seemed, been trying to talk to him about his own crew.
"Sorry, I got distracted." Raoul said sheepishly. Enjolras laughed.
"Better hope that doesn't happen when you captaining. You'll look like an idiot."
Raoul nodded.
"I'll try."
They walked in silence to Enjolras ship, which was parked a few rows ahead of Raoul's.
"Good luck Changy, you're gonna need it." Enjolras laughed, bordering his ship.
"See you in a couple of months E!" Raoul called back, rolling his eyes.
"Ye of little faith." He muttered.
There was a security guard outside, checking people off as they boarded.
He nodded as Raoul gave his name and rank.
"You can enter captain." The guard confirmed.
Raoul thanked him and boarded, feeling a like tingly at being called captain for the first time.
"Here goes nothing." He said to no one.
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First chapter! Pretty short but, oh well :)
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FanfictionCaptain Raoul de Changy has just been assigned to the USS Palais Granier, along with his first officer, a Vulcan with a talent for singing, Christine T'sha Daae, the mysterious chief Doctor, Doctor Giry, the young ensign (and the doctor's daughter)...
