Uninvited Reunion Guest - Part III

Posted on Mon Jul 14th, 2025 @ 6:44pm by Lieutenant Adrianna Baciami & Lieutenant JG Zai Walker

1,280 words; about a 6 minute read

Mission: Stars Around the Well
Location: Starbase 6

And Now, The Continuation...


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Adrianna's parents had retired for the evening. Leaving the four of them at the bar, drinking and laughing. Giovanni and Franco had been telling mortifying stories about Adrianna growing up. But mainly preparing Vance for meeting the rest of the brothers. Franco stood up opted for his turn at dancing with Adrianna.

The pair were enjoying dancing when a familiar face walked in. He tapped Franco on the shoulder, "sorry to cut in but can I steal my old friend from you for a minute?"

Franco nodded and let Adrianna go, and walking back to the table. Jason held her firmly and close. The woman was clearly reluctant, her smile having faded the second that Franco had turned away. "What are you doing here, Jason?" She growled.

"Hello to you too, sweetheart," he smiled, "just thought I'd say hello and tell you that you deserve better than a vengeful and violent man."

"Jason, you need to go," Adrianna warned, "it's over."

His hand moved down to the base of her spine, pulling her closer to him, bringing his lips closer to her ear, "he has sabotaged my life. I know it was him, Ade. If he is so keen to tear my sanity away from me-- the only thing I have left, then I will take what he values most."

Adrianna went rather pale, she continued dancing, unable to pull away, her strength going in fear, "let go of me, Frankly."

Giovanni looked up and Franco, assuming his sister had gone for a restroom break, "rest room?"

Franco shook his head, "no, some friend, wanting to catch up. She seemed happy enough." He pointed over to the dance floor. Giovanni's smile dropped, "Vance-- what you're about to do... it was self defense."

Vance hadn't heard a word. The moment he saw Frankly he only saw red. He growled and moved lightening quick. For a big man he disappeared in the crowed only to reappear behind Frankly. Before he could react three very tall men appeared by his side, all long hair, all purple eyes. One pulled Vance back and the other two stepped up to Adrianna and Jason. "Excuse us. Madam your date here is wanted by our King. Our apologies for intruding on your dance." He inserted himself between the two and offered his arm to Adrianna. "Your brothers are waiting for you."

Zai had caught up to Giovanni. "Thank the Gods I forgot my wedding notebook."

Giovanni had stood up, ready to chase after Vance, "grateful. I didn't fancy a brig visit."

Adrianna was frozen, pale and staring at Jason. All those emotions started rising up again, but this time it was fear that took the lead. As she was pulled out of her mind, she saw Vance. She pushed the strangers hands from her and stepped close to Vance, trembling.

"Ade, this doesn't change things. I'll do it," Jason growled.

Giovanni saw red, hearing the words. He stepped over rather quickly, Franco quickly following behind in case. Giovanni shoved Jason, growling, "I told you to stay away."

Jason shoved him back, "Vance took everything from me when he deserves nothing. He is a criminal. So I will take what he values most."

Jason's hands rolled into tight fists by his sides, "that's still my sister, Frankly. Stand down."

Jason looked up at Vance, "how would it feel to see the only thing you love taken away? I'll even send you a picture as a reminder of what you could have had if you hadn't have forgotten this amazing woman."

Giovanni clenched his jaw, "Adrianna. Leave."

Adrianna glared at her brother, "like hell!"

"Leave, Adrianna!" He demanded again, not leaving any room for argument.

Franco rolled up his sleeves as he stepped closer to Adrianna, nudging her to leave, whispering, "call security on your way out."

Adrianna nodded. She looked to everyone, but finally allowing her eyes to rest in Vance. She may have been pale, and evidently looking scared, but she managed a few words, before she reluctantly left, "remember that guy at the Ferengi casino," She stepped away, kissing Vance's cheek on the way past, "he just made the same threat to me."

Adrianna walked away, grabbing her jacket from a chair near to Zai and then made a swift exit. She knew what would follow.

Zai motioned for his men to follow him and Adrianna. "Let's you and I go have a drink across the bar."

Adrianna nodded, "let's stay in view. I need to call security, or Jason won't live to survive long enough for actual justice."

Vance didn't wait. He jumped on Jason like an aunt on cake. Fists flying legs kicking. The time for talking was done.

Jason fought back hard, managing to hand a few punches. Giovanni was seeing red, and wanted to defend his sister also. Joining in, he himself, brushed aside Starfleet and started to beat up the man that had chosen to cause his sister psychological harm. Seeing the fight, Franco simply circled around the fight, then suddenly caught on-- Jason had been the one who turned on Ade. Soon it was 3 against 1 and Jason was losing.

Giovanni came to his senses when Jason started to fade out. He tapped Franco's shoulder and then started pulling on Vance to stop. "Come on-- he's had enough," Gio panted, wiping blood from his cheek.

Unfortunately for the trio when they turned the full might of base security surrounded them. It was the Tact Chief who sighed shaking his head. "Well then. This is going to be a long night. I hope you three know that you are keeping me from my wife and that puts me in a bad mood." He turned to the men. "Names, ships, and Ranks."

Vance went first. "CWO, USS Arcadia, Engineering. Vance Adams."

The tactical guy sighed. "I had to break up a fight involving your Chief Engineer today. Do you know that? What is your ship full of trouble makers?"

He turned to the other two me. "You two?"

"Lieutenant Francesco Baciami, USS Garamond. Security officer."

"Commander Giovanni Baciami, USS Augustus, Captain," Giovanni gestured to the man barely conscious on the floor, "Lieutenant Jason Frankly, Tactical Officer, USS Augustus. This man harassed my sister and threatened to hurt her-- Lieutenant Adrianna Baciami, USS Arcadia. He also just attacked her future husband, Vance Adams. This was self defense, albeit overkill. Full report is on my desk regarding evidence to have Frankly dismissed from Fleet."

He sighed. "Fine, until this is sorted out." He gestured to the men under his command. "Get them to the brig, and then this one to medical and when he's conscious to the brig."

Giovanni looked to Vance dropping his voice and switching to Italia, knowing he still had the earpiece, "gawd, I feel better now. Adrianna has me intrigued though. You do the same thing to a guy at a Ferengi Casino?"

Adrianna watched on from the bar. Seeing her brothers and Vance hauled out, she nodded for Zai to see, "those two are the reason I never brought another guy home after my ex. My ex was their best friend. It's a long story, but turns out that my ex was gay and using me for my shares in the family business." She paused, the feeling of fear turning to relief, seeing Jason be dragged out unceremoniously. She downed her drink, "don't think he will try anything again. Madonna, if he does, they won't leave him breathing. I have to go. I need to pull a few favours to get them out. I need the big phasers for this. Excuse me."

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