Ruth the Fighter (Star Trek)

Tears

I skipped up on the bridge, ready for work. As soon as the doors opened, I looked around for a few seconds and took a deep breath. The concept of working in space, on a flying space ship still seemed so technologically advanced that I'm suprised it is possible. I walked up to my station and started work. I glanced over and saw Uhura walking over to me. I turned over in her direction, tilting my head ever so slightly, indicating that I was ready to hear what she had to say.

She placed her hand on my shoulder said softly "I heard about Duskall. I hope she will be alright."

"Thank you. I recently have communicated with her and her health seems to be in normal range for a Klingon female her age."

"Well thats good. If it makes you feel any better I had a boyfriend once that fell ill right before we were going on our one year dating anniversary. And he was fine after a week or two. Until we broke up. Then he became a total jerk. But that's besides the point." She giggled.

"Well I hope you find a new boyfriend in that case."

"Me to" she exclaimed with a lot of laughter cluttering her voice.

((I have decided to just to write 'time skip' rather than the event im skipping to cause I'm lazy lol))

XxxTime skipxxX

My shift is over so I decided I should probably go and see how Duskall is doing. On the way there, I bumped into Chekov. Again.

After we greeted each other he asked me "So where are you headed?"

"I'm checking on Duskall." My voice was very monotone while saying that.

He could tell I was down. "I hope she gets better. Oh I had a question for you about Duskall. Do you consider each other friends?"

I had to think about it. I sure knew I thought of her as a friend, but then she has to be all Sherlocky about it and say she doesn't need friends. "Depends on who you ask."

  "Do you like her?" He said in a voice that teenage girls use while playing truth or dare. I'm pretty sure he even giggled at the end. I mean I sort of did. I'm not going to tell him that of course.

"Like as a friend? Is that what you mean? Because in that case yes."

"You know exactly what I mean." Pavel said that with much meaning. I don't believe I have seen him this serious since I have been on the enterprise.

"No, of course not.... we're just friends. And plus we are both like really straight." Yeah no I don't think so, but that's a problem for another day. Anyway I think he believes me.

Pavel replied with a simple 'ok'. He totally believes me.

*Chekov's POV*

She's TOTALLY lieing. Ruth loves that woman. She couldn't even keep a straight face ((Pun intended)). Omg I ship it. Ruskull for life. Now I just have to get them together. This might be hard, Duskall and I aren't exactly on good terms, and Ruth most definitely won't admit to likely her. I got it!!

"Hey Ruth!!" I said in a voice a bit more cheerful that I intended.

"Yeah?"

"I'm holding a party with my friends in a week or two, and was wondering if you would like to come?"

"Wasn't there just a party last night?" Damn she has a good memory. Or maybe it's just my short term memory loss. Idk at this point.

"I guess but that was with everyone. This was going to be with just the people I'm close with. Please......." I did my best puppy dog eyes I could. They always persuade people. During my time on the enterprise, I was always known as 'the cute one'. I still don't know why though. I'm as strong as anyone on this ship. I think.

"Fine I guess." Mission accomplished

*Ruths POV*

I find it strange that he would hold a party right after yesterday's. He is a great friend so I shall go.

I got to the med bay door and asked Chekov "Are you visiting her to?"

"I can of you don't mind"

I nodded my head and we both walked in together.

Duskall glanced over at me and said in a suprisingly polite tone "Oh hey Ruth." Then she saw Pavel, that 'polite tone' completely vanished into thin air. "What is he doing here?!"

"Here we go again" I murmured under my breath, knowing what was about to happen next.

"Did I give permission to let this tiny russian child in MY room?" Chekov let out a small squeak of fear and was about to run out the door. I grabbed his wrist and kept him put. I can't always let her get her way.

"Negative, Although I did."

"Are you saying your opinion is more important that the very person that owns this room at the moment?"

"No, I am simply implying that my opinion is that he should be able to stay." I was very confused. She has always been mean, but never this mean.

" Well maybe your opinion doesn't matter, it never has. Your thoughts have never mattered to me, or anyone else. You're just like other Vulcans, dull and worthless. I don't even know why your here." I froze on the spot. Thousands of thoughts flooded into my shattered mind. Was that how she really felt? I wanted to leave.

I managed to choke out the following words "I trusted you..." Tears started rolling down my face. "I guess now I know you don't feel the same." I ran out before embarrassing myself more.

"Ruth... wait I didn't mean that." Duskall said with more concern in her voice. I ignored her and ran to my quarters. I didn't understand why I was crying, I have been made fun of my whole life and it never bugged me. My self esteem has been exceptionally high my whole life, some may call it a weakness. This time was different. Duskall was someone I could trust, at least I thought. This was incredibly unvulcan like of me it was embarrassing. This is probably why I was kicked of off of Vulcan. Maybe taking a nap will make some of the sadness disappear.

XxxTime skipxxX

After half an hour of sleeping my communicater rang.

I flipped it open "Ensign Ruth here."

I believe it is Dr. McCoy, judging by his voice. "Do you mind coming down to med bay? We think we know what caused Duskall to faint."

Immediately memories started flooding back about yesterdays fight. That nap didn't help. "I will be there right away." Then I flipped the communicator closed. I swaggered to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. My eyes were red and puffy from crying. My hair was a total mess. I looked like I slept in a dumpster rather than my bed. I tried my best to fix myself up, but it was no use. Everybody on this ship will be able to tell that I was in a bad mood. So I decided to use the excuse that I was sick. That's not entirely wrong either, I'm pretty sick of life right now. To be honest I really didn't want to go see her, but it's my duty as an acquaintance to go. I stepped my way to the door, as it opened I took a deep breath, unprepared for the situation that was about to arise.

A/N... Lol nobody reads this story what am i even doing here. Any way this chapter was cheesy af and i want to apologize. like i suck at writing. bUt for the people actually here thanks for your support. Also for the 'I was kicked of Vulcan' deal, Doont worry you didnt miss a chapter. just wait for ittttttt. Pls comment and vote!