A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Bajor

by ToasterBonanza

Summary:

Story 2 in "Piper at The Gates of Dawn"

Hopeful about the possibility to discover the identity of their elusive Musician 52366, our two musicians have set their plans in motion to depart from Qo'Nos and travel across the galaxy to Bajor. But even the best-laid plans can go wrong, and despite not knowing each other very well, they must rely on each other to save their lives. In the course of these events, they learn about why were both drawn to music....

Chapter 1: Letters to Ammi

Summary:

Vudic writes to his human mother about the beginning of his journey.

Mother,
I have departed the Qo’noS System with Doh’Val. The transport is passing through the border of the Klingon Empire into ungoverned space. Our quarters are small, too small for more than one bed. However, I have confidence that we will find compromises to any conflicts which arise as we both intend to act in good faith and trust each other. My letters have been brief as well as few and far between—a fact I know makes you anxious and worried for me. I will endeavor to contact you more often during our journey. I never intend to cause you pain.

I am optimistic after my reception from Doh’Val’s family and their desire to seek a friendship with you and Father. By the time you read this, Mr. Nakarmi will have contacted you with an invitation to visit him and Mrs. Tavana. I hope that you will oblige them. I am unfamiliar with their customs, but my understanding is that Doh’Val travels with the protection of a “family patron.” Apparently, this enhances the reputation of his family among their peers. His parents regard our expedition with favor. Already, I see the foundation of what we are doing. There is only so much that Starfleet or the Federation can accomplish. We will do what they cannot. Our journey to Bajor will last a few months, and I will be back home. I am satisfied with our preparations. We no longer believe that Seu Minjaral is the elusive Musician 52366, but his knowledge will prove important to our search.

I can confess to you and you alone that the language of logic is not enough. I am eager. And I am happy.

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Mother,
All other means to contact you are unavailable. Our transport required emergency repairs. I am unfamiliar with the details, but we are safe on a supply station. The repairs will take quite some time, and the station cannot accommodate the passengers for any length of time. Doh’Val believes that he can secure another means of travel, although he has yet to reveal his plans. I trust him in this matter as we are still within the Klingon Empire’s sphere of influence. I will contact you again when we have secured safe passage.