The Best and the Brightest (Star Trek: The Next Generation)
Chapter One
First Year, 2368-69
JAYME TOOK THE START two steps at a time, but the antique monorail let out a
melodious chime, announcing the closing of the doors. Using the guardrail as
support, she propelled herself onto the platform as the monorail began to
silently slide away from the Academy station.
It was nearly midnight, so there were no people on the platform and few were
inside the monorail. Jayme ran alongside the train, nearing the edge of the
platform, unable to stop and give up. She could see Elma sitting inside, her
head held high and her back stiff, unable to relax and lean back even in the
empty passenger compartment. Jayme could also see her own tricorder in Elma's
hand.
She scrabbled to get hold of the monorail, but its smooth, modul ... read full excerpt from Star Trek; The Next Generation: The Best and the Brightest ebook
