The Winter Conspiracy, Part II

Posted on Thu Dec 2nd, 2010 @ 10:54am by Chief Petty Officer James Munro

1,144 words; about a 6 minute read

Mission: Peace, or Something Like It
Location: USS Calypso - Holodeck
Timeline: Current

[USS Calypso - Holodeck - Holo-novel - The Winter Conspiracy]

Anastasia maneuvered the snowmobile through the streets of the village. They pulled up to a pub. There was noise coming from inside. Some of it was from the music other from laughing and talking. She parked the snowmobile and leaned her head back. "You can let go now Dr. Munro. We have arrived."

"If I must..." Ghost responded with a smile. He released his grip from her and looked at the pub.

"Come, let's have a drink. It will warm us up." Anastasia said as she got off the snowmobile and headed towards the entrance. Ghost followed close behind her. When they entered into the pub few called out to Anastasia she waved to them but most of folks in the pub continued on with their usual business which was drinking.

Anastasia waved to the bartender. She wanted the usual. Then she led Ghost over to an empty table near the window. It was located in a more secluded area of the pub.

Ghost kind of looked around a little bit from his seat trying to get a feel for their surroundings.

"It's not much to look at but it has the best vodka in a 250 kilometer radius." Anastasia said with a smile on her face. She had pulled off her coat and rested it on the back of the chair. She had on a purple turtleneck that was hugged her body.

Ghost couldn't help but notice the beauty of the woman as she sat across from him. He began to wonder why was it that all of his contacts were so gorgeous. It often got him into a lot of trouble. He smiled at her.

The bartender approached the table with four shot glasses filled with vodka. He placed two in front of Anastasia and two in front of Ghost. "How are you doing tonight Anastasia?"

"I'm doing pretty well. What about you? Anything new and exciting going on?" Anastasia asked with a grin on her face. She knew the answer. It was a small village. There was never nothing new and exciting but she loved to tease the bartender.

The Bartender chuckled and shook his head. "You should know better by now."

"Well, you never know something could have happened. If I stopped asking you would be very sorry the day that something new and exciting actually does happen." Anastasia responded.

"Well, let's hope that the day comes sooner rather than later." The bartender responded than looked over at Ghost. "Who is your friend here?"

"His name is Dr. James Munro. He studies flowers." Anastasia responded looking at James. She winked at him as she went to pick up her glass.

"Is that so? Well Dr. Munro, I doubt that you will find any flowers around here. We are not known for our flowers in the winter now come back in spring you would be amazed."

"So I have been told." Ghost said with a grin.
"Well you two kids enjoy yourselves." The bartender said. As she turned to leave he leaned down and whispered to Ghost. "Watch out for this one. She can be a handful." He turned to Anastasia and winked.

"Thanks for the warning." Ghost smiled as he looked at Anastasia.

"Hey! Wait! What did you tell him?" She yelled at the bartender but he didn't respond. She looked over at Ghost. "So, what did he tell you?"

"That's for me to know." Ghost responded with a smile and grabbed the glass of the table. He downed it down quickly. He almost coughed as he did. It was strong. He did not expect it to be so strong.

Anastasia watched him and laughed. "I told you it was the best stuff in the area." She picked up her glass and down it just like Ghost had done previously but she didn't react the same way he did. She seemed to enjoy it a lot.

Ghost was impressed by her.

"So, do you have a place to stay Dr. Munro?" Anastasia asked.

"Please, call me James. And no I don't."

"James it is." She said it allowing his name to roll off her tongue. She licked her lips as she leaned back in her seat. "So, you ran out of gas. You don't have a place to stay. With that kind of luck you won't survive around here that long."

"I must admit you are not catching me at my best." Ghost said.

"It sure does seem that way." She smiled at him. "Don't worry; I will help you get a place to stay for the night. This place is not only a pub but an inn as well."

"It would seem that you are my knight in shining armor today Anastasia." Ghost smiled.

"It would seem that way James." She responded and grabbed the other glass off the table and downed her drink again. "Mmmm..."

"I hope you don't plan on driving after this." Ghost said.

"Don't worry; I can walk home from here. It wouldn't be the first time that I have had to do just that."

"So, what can you tell me about this person Eve you mentioned earlier."

"Not much honestly. She kind of keeps to herself but she does know her flowers. I will stop by her house on my way home and let her know that you might drop by either later tonight or in the morning."

"Thanks. You have done so much for me already. I don't know how I am ever going to repay you."

"Don't worry about it. When you live in a place like this you learn to help each other." Anastasia said. She reached into her pocket and grabbed a piece of paper and a pen. She began writing something and a few moments later she passed it over to James. "That is the address. It's very easy to find."

Ghost grabbed the note and looked at it. "Thank you."

"Don't mention it." Anastasia responded.

As Ghost looked up she was standing up and putting her coat back on. "I'm sorry to run on you but I have something I must do. It was really nice meeting you. I hope you find your flower."

"Thank you for everything you have done." Ghost said as he stood up in respect to the lady. She gave him a quick hug and headed out the door.

Ghost took a seat again and finished his drink. This time it went down easier than the first time. He leaned back in the chair looking at the address. It was dark outside but it wasn't late. In winter the night fall came early so he decided to head into down and possibly visit this Eve.

=/= To be continued... =/=

Chief Petty Officer James Munro aka Ghost
Transporter Specialist
USS Calypso

Anastasia Novokoff
Holo-Novel Character

 

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