“Will you sit down?” Crayton asked as Zhayva paced back and forth in front of the couch where both Khadija Crayton and Rass Th’rikrir sat. They had all gathered in Zhayva’s quarters to begin planning a most epic party that the ship had ever seen. After the events of the past year, they all deserved some relaxation, and what better place than Colludea on Colludia II, where they were currently heading.

“I am too excited to sit down,” Zhayva responded with pure excitement in her voice.

Rass just shook his head with a slight chuckle. Zhayva had always been the more outgoing person on the ship and the life of the party. “Any ideas yet?” Rass asked, looking between the two as he was drawing a blank even after studying all that Colludea had to offer.

Zhayva stopped in her tracks, looking at the PADD she had been holding. “There is a resort on the eastern coast that seems to be a huge tourist spot that we could rent.” She replied, looking at the two of them, before sending them the information so they could see if it would be the perfect spot.

“Celestial Cove does sound like the perfect spot,” Crayton replied as she continued to read. “They have everything we would need, including catering that has a mixture of local dishes and can add other items as well.” She added.

“Well then, what are we waiting for?” Rass replied as if it were already decided.

Zhayva let out a slight squeal of excitement as she quickly made her way to the computer to begin making all the arrangements before the Nighthawk would arrive at Colludea in a couple of days.

Rass and Crayton looked at each other and laughed at Zhayva’s excitement about their plans for the perfect vacation. Zhayva had always been the planner for events like this, and the two were fine with it. Rass got up, walked to the replicator to grab them all a drink, then turned back and sat down, setting the drinks on the table.

“Everything has been booked,” Zhayva replied with excitement.

“Awesome, now to inform Captain Adams,” Rass commented, looking at Crayton before taking a sip of his tea.

“So you want me to do that?” Crayton asked, looking at Rass, who wore a sheepish grin. She rolled her eyes as Zhayva handed her a PADD containing all the information. “Alright, alright, I’ll do it.” She said, as she stood up from the couch she’d been sitting on, taking a quick drink before shaking her head and walking out of Zhayva’s quarters, making her way towards the bridge. Unbeknownst to them, the crew of the USS Knight, who were also heading to the same place, also booked the same resort for the same time. 

Upon entering the bridge, she looked around to see if she could spot the captain. She realized she wasn’t there, so she walked towards the ready room and pressed the door chime.

“Enter,” Adams replied as the doors opened, revealing Lieutenant Crayton on the other side.

Crayton entered and noticed that Commander Mason Rinehart was also sitting in the chair on the desk’s opposite side. “I hope I am not interrupting anything?” Crayton asked, looking at the two of them.

“Oh no,” Adams replied with a soft smile as she waved her to come have a seat.

Crayton walked fully into the room and took the offered seat, still holding the PADD. “We finalized everything for when we arrive at Colludea,” she replied, handing her the PADD.

Taking the PADD from her, Adams began to read the context of the information that was provided to her. After a few moments of reading, she placed it on the desk in front of her and smiled. “You all seemed to outdo yourself with the planning of our well-needed vacation.”

“It was all Zhayva. We only agreed to a few things, but she set everything up.” Crayton replied, looking at them.

Adams nodded, setting the PADD down on the desk before reaching for her cup of coffee. Lifting it to her lips, she took a drink, then set it down on the desk. “This is a well-needed vacation for all,” Adams stated, looking at both Crayton and Rinehart, who just seemed to nod in agreement. “Thank you and the others for taking on this assignment. The crew will enjoy it.” 

“Agreed,” Rinehart replied as he, for one, needed a nice break from everything.

Crayton nodded. “If there isn’t anything else, I believe we still have things to take care of before we arrive.” 

“I don’t have anything else; you are dismissed,” Adams replied.

Crayton stood up, thanking Adams before walking out of her office and making her way back to the other two so they could continue planning the rest of the party and stay. They may have made all the reservations needed, but there were still things to sort out and get ready for.

“This is going to be an epic vacation,” Zhayva squealed, just as Crayton walked in. “This will be the most talked about shore leave in history,” she added as the other two chuckled.

“Yes, it will,” Rass replied.

“Definitely,” Crayton added.

The three of them sat down and continued planning while the ship remained at warp, heading towards Colludia II. They would reach the planet within a couple of days, where all the planning would come to fruition, and the whole crew would enjoy a beachside resort for relaxation and a good time.