You can get there from here
03 May 2011 Leave a Comment
in Crossover, Mini-story, Star Voyage, Team Omicron Tags: Al, Robin
Alexander shifted nervously from one foot to the other. It was always the same when he came to any of the spaceports or stations. There were so many people and so much activity. The moment Robin was out of sight, he’d feel fear bubbling up inside him.
“Excuse me,” a soft voice said.
Alexander looked over his shoulder and blinked. The man was about his height. His messy blond hair fell into his face a bit. Thick brows were drawn low over green eyes. Alexander couldn’t place him, but he was clearly not local.
“Can I help you?” Alexander said, blinking.
The man smiled. “They told me that I could find passage to… Farbird Station from here?” he said, looking a bit nervous.
Alexander nodded. “You can go practically anywhere in the universe from here,” he said. His brows furrowed and he pointed over at the ticket window. “They’ll be able to tell you when the next ship to Farbird Station will be heading out.”
“Thank you,” the man said. Then, he scampered off.
Alexander blinked and then smiled when he saw Robin moving towards him through a break in the crowd. The momentary distraction was all he needed. Now, he wasn’t afraid anymore.
You Never Know
08 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
in Drabble, Star Voyage, Team Omicron Tags: Al, Robin
Robin tried to avoid David. He knew the scientist didn’t trust him – didn’t like him. However, no matter what he did, David would find him and start trouble. It seemed that it would always be that way.
Then, they encountered the varikans. Robin, because of Alexander, was the only member of the crew that had a chance of escaping. He’d done his best to rescue the others. That had eased the tension between them.
“Did he really think I’d abandon them?” he asked later.
Alexander just shrugged. “I suppose he did,” he said. “He doesn’t know you like I do.”
Watching You, Watching Me
07 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
in Drabble, Star Voyage, Team Omicron Tags: Donna, Robin
Donna frowned slightly and glanced over at Robin. For a moment, their eyes met. Then, he ducked his head and focused on his work. They’d done this a few times. He seemed to be watching her when he thought she wouldn’t notice.
She twisted her hair thoughtfully. He was handsome enough, but she knew so little about him. She didn’t realize that she was staring until he looked up and their eyes met again. He smiled and then looked away.
“Caught you staring,” he murmured, chuckling.
Donna laughed. “It’s only fair,” she said, “I’ve caught you staring a few times.”
Secrets
04 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
in Drabble, Star Voyage, Team Omicron Tags: Al, Robin
Alexander stared out through the porthole, down at Ekudo. They were leaving their only home far behind. With this mission, it would be years before they returned. That was, Robin insisted, the only way to truly be safe from Keller.
“All right, Al?” Robin said, his voice soft.
Glancing over his shoulder, Alexander nodded. “I don’t like keeping secrets,” he said, his voice soft. “I feel like… what would happen if we told them?”
Robin sighed and shook his head. “I’d be arrested, at least,” he said, his voice faint. He shook his head again. “Just keep the secret, Al.”
A Matter of Principles
31 Mar 2011 Leave a Comment
in Drabble, Star Voyage, Team Omicron Tags: David, Robin
Something about Robin didn’t set right with David. He played the part of the fool. He was loud and boisterous. He dressed flamboyantly. All eyes were drawn to him. People immediately liked him.
However, there was something about him. The way his eyes would shift so that he wasn’t quite meeting the captain’s eyes. That he never spoke of his past. It made David suspect that there was much more to Robin than met the eye.
There was something dangerous about him. David was determined to figure out just what it was. It was the principle of the thing now.
It’s always something
27 Mar 2011 Leave a Comment
in Drabble, Star Voyage, Team Omicron Tags: David, Ken, Robin
Ken hurried through the corridors toward the mess. He couldn’t help a growl of frustration as he came upon the scene. Robin and David were at it… again. It seemed like he spent most of his day breaking up fights between the two.
He waded through the onlookers. Then, in spite of his smaller size, he shoved the pair apart. “Stop it,” he snapped. Robin backed off, but David wasn’t done. Ken turned to face him.
“He started,” David said, taking a step back.
Robin gasped. “I started?”
“I’m finishing it!” Ken snapped. “It’s done, or else!” Neither one argued.
Going Nowhere
28 Aug 2010 Leave a Comment
in Alexander's Journey, Mini-story, The Underground Tags: Al, Robin
Prompt: wanderer broken down before the wind
Robin frowned at the sails. They were billowing cheerfully in the wind and yet, for some reason, the ship wasn’t moving. It was exactly counter to what was meant to happen. He glanced over his shoulder at Alexander. “Why aren’t we moving?”
“Wind’s are wrong,” Alexander said, staring up at the sails. He looked at Robin and shrugged. “The magic current is flowing opposite the direction the winds are going and we’re meant to go with that current.”
“So,” Robin said, looking up at the sails once more. “Even though the sails are full, the ship doesn’t use them for propulsion, so we aren’t moving.”
“Basically,” Alexander agreed.
Robin bit off a laugh. “It’s like water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink,” he said. “We’ve got all the wind we could ask for, but it won’t do it any good.”
Like a virgin touched for the thirty-first time
14 Jul 2010 Leave a Comment
in Mini-story, Star Voyage, Team Omicron Tags: Al, Kit, Ophelia, Robin
Alexander came careening out of the room with so much speed that he nearly knocked Robin down. For a moment, their eyes met and Robin saw the tears standing there. He sighed and then looked over at the captain.
“What happened?” Kit said, shaking his head. He looked shocked, as well as worried.
Robin’s hands clenched into fists. “Al’s an Innocent,” he said. “Who knows what set him off.”
“Find out?” Kit suggested.
“I intended to,” Robin growled, as he strode towards the room out of which Alexander had run.
“I meant…” Kit started, as the doors slid open and Robin stepped in. They snapped shut, but the sound of angry shouts came through. “From him?”
The only thing he could make out in Robin’s angry tirade was “Who do you think you are?” If that was how Robin meant to talk to a delegation from another world… Kit definitely needed to defuse the situation.
Kit sighed and looked Ophelia. “Talk to Al,” he said. “I’ll keep Robin from committing homicide.” He didn’t wait for her answer. He merely strode into the room with an airy smile.
Are you going to starve an old friend?
02 Jul 2010 Leave a Comment
in Mini-story, Star Voyage, Team Omicron Tags: Al, Kit, Robin, Schuyler
“How long do we have to wait?” Alexander said, his brows furrowing together at the center of his forehead. His stomach made a sound of protest and he sighed.
“Moaning and sighing will not change things,” Kit said, rolling his eyes. He looked at his watch and shook his head. He chewed his lip for a moment. “We’ll give them another ten minutes to get here and then we’ll start without them.”
No sooner had he said the words, when the doors slid open and Robin and Schuyler came into the room. “Sorry,” Robin said, immediately. He shrugged. “My fault entirely.”
“He was making things difficult for the doctor,” Schuyler said, as he took his seat.
Alexander grabbed onto Robin’s arm and smiled. “I’m so glad you’re here,” he said. “Now, we can eat!”
