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Subject: [ASCEM-S] COR: ENT Seeking Out The Mistletoe 1/1 (T/R) [G]
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When I first posted this, I wanted the pairing to be a surprise ... for the 
GO's and archiving purposes, the pairing code should be known ... that is the 
only 'correction' in this post. 


Title: SEEKING OUT THE MISTLETOE 
Author: T'Lin ( LinkyS@aol.com )
Series: ENT
Rating: G
Code: T/R
Parts: 1
Summary: The third year with Christmas being celebrated aboard ship ... this 
Archiving: ASC*, P&P, and my own web page -- www.geocities.com/tlin_s/  -- 
all others, please ask first.
Disclaimer: Paramount/Viacom own all things TREK, I only borrow from this 
wonderful universe for pleasure. No copyright infringement is intended, nor do I 
make any money made off of my efforts. Although the characters are not mine, 
this original piece of fanfiction is © T'Lin, 20 December, 2003


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SEEKING OUT THE MISTLETOE
by T'Lin -- 0312/20


Morale has been quite low of late. It is not my usual custom to concern 
myself with these things, but it is impairing the smooth operation of the ship, 
which *is* my concern. I mentioned this to the Captain over dinner last evening 
... he was, of course, already aware of it and expressed his hope that the 
upcoming Christmas holiday would boost everyone's spirits some.

I had not realized that the holiday was so close. To date, I had not seen any 
of Mister Reed's elusive mistletoe hanging about the ship, and mentioned this 
to the Captain. He told me that the plant in Phlox's sickbay had been needed 
for one of his concoctions, so there was little of it left. Reed had been 
ordered to use it sparingly. After all, it wouldn't do to deplete the supply 
completely. 

At that point in our conversation, Trip entered the Captain's private dining 
room, just in time for dessert. Apparently, they were planning a Christmas 
party for the crew, and had a few last minute arrangements to make.

I excused myself from their conversation, and went in search of Mister Reed's 
mistletoe. I don't know why really; I told *myself* it was so that I would 
not be caught unawares. 

The Captain had assured me that there were only two or three sprigs of it 
being used this year ... logically, they would be placed in rather high-profile 
positions. After all, what good is the tradition if the mistletoe is placed in 
an out-of-the-way location. 

But the doorway to the mess hall was devoid of foliage, as was the main lift. 
The bridge, sickbay and main hangar deck also proved to be unadorned. I found 
myself walking the complete perimeter of the ship, entering small labs and 
storage lockers; the cargo hold and engineering; everyplace I could think of, 
with the exception of private quarters. 

No sign of the mistletoe.

Just then, I came across Mister Reed, laden with boxes overflowing with 
ribbons and lights. I asked where he was going, and if he needed a hand ... he said 
he did, for he was on his way to the mess hall. The Captain had asked him to 
decorate the space for Christmas. It would be a few days before their party, 
but he wanted everyone to get a head start on the holiday spirit. 

So I took a box from him, and followed him to the mess hall. We strung 
lights, and garlands around the room. There was even a small tree that we placed on 
a table in the corner, and decorated with glass balls. When we were finished, 
the room was quite festive ... but still, there was no mistletoe. 

Curious, I asked about it ... and Malcolm pulled a couple of small sprigs out 
of his pocket, thanking me for reminding him. He took a chair, and carried it 
to the doorway, then climbed up so that he could hang a sprig just inside the 
door. He then took his chair over to the window where the entre's were handed 
out by chef, and hung the second sprig there. 

When he was finished, he stood there for a moment, looking up to make sure 
that the placement was right. Impulsively, I took a step toward him, and kissed 
him lightly on the cheek.
         
I could see the surprise in his eyes as I stepped back. He smiled, and told 
me that a kiss on the cheek was hardly adequate ... then pulled me into his 
arms, kissing me full on the lips. 

Logically, I should have pulled away ... but suddenly, I found myself 
enjoying this rather quaint tradition. A small sound escaped as he stepped back ... I 
am still not sure if it was from him or me. Perhaps it was both of us.

Regardless, our task here was finished, and it was time to leave ... Alpha 
shift would come all too soon. I bid him goodnight as he put the chair back in 
its rightful place. I crossed to the light switch, as Malcolm opened the door. 
As he stepped through, I touched him gently on the shoulder, and he turned. I 
kissed him once more, saying Merry Christmas ... after all, he was once again 
under the mistletoe.    

~the end~



>:-]
     T'Lin

T'Lin's FANFIC PAGE - http://www.geocities.com/tlin_s/
Femme Fuh-Q Fest - http://www.geocities.com/femme_fuhq_fest/    
      Round XIII coming your way February 14, 2004!

"Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes 
turned skyward, for there you have been and there you long to return."
~ Leonardo Da Vinci




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