to the Starfleet? It will not be easy, but with Admiral Nechayev's support, I think they will go along with it. Then if there's nothing else, I'll return. I have a lengthy report to write. Captain. Anthwara. I was right, Captain. You did not take us from our land, and you have wiped clean a very old stain of blood. Captain's log, stardate 47755.3. The Enterprise is preparing to leave Dorvan V, but former cadet Wesley Crusher will be staying behind. Where will you go? The Traveller said that my studies would begin with these people. He said that they are aware of many things. I can learn a lot from them. That's just what I need, more studying. - Somehow, I think you'll manage. - Me, too. Well, good luck, Mr... - Good luck, Wesley. - Thank you. For a lot of things. You be sure and dress warmly on those other planes of existence. I will. - Bye, Mom. - Goodbye. Energise.As time passes, a boy inevitably becomes a man. But what is not inevitable is that a man becomes a warrior. A warrior must be forged, like a sword, tempered by... ...by... ...tempered by experience. The path of a warrior begins with... - Alexander. - No, wait! Sorry. I didn't mean to hit you. - What is the meaning of this? - I'm sorry. We made fullerenes at chemistry class and filled them with water. I asked you to meet me here. I have been waiting. I forgot. You forgot because you allowed yourself to be distracted. I'm sorry. There is something very important I want to discuss. It concerns your future. Sit. As time passes, a boy inevitably becomes a man, but what is not inevitable is that a man becomes a sword. - What? - I meant, warrior. The path of a warrior begins with the First Rite of Ascension. When they hit you with painstiks? No, that is the Second Rite. You are approaching the Age of Ascension. - It is time for you to prepare. - What do I have to do? Your fighting skills will be tested and your knowledge of the teachings of Kahless. It will be challenging, but I will help you prepare. These are the kor'tova candles. They represent the fire within the heart of a warrior. When you light yours, you declare your intention to become a warrior. - Go ahead. - What if I don't want to? If you do not participate in the rite before 13 years, you will never become a true Klingon warrior. I don't care. You may not now, but you might. Mother said I didn't have to do this Klingon stuff if I didn't want to. - It is your decision... - OK, then. - I'm not going to do it. - Alexander. You said it was up to me. I don't want to be a warrior. Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission, to explore strange new worlds... ...to seek out new life and new civilisations... ...to boldly go where no one has gone before. We can't rendezvous with the Kearsarge for four days. Will we hold position here? Yes. And as we're in for a relatively quiet time, I shall visit the Hatarian system. There are some ancient ruins being excavated. The delay allows Stellar Dynamics to complete their study of the Vodrey Nebula. They can use the lateral-sensor grid. We could use this time to recalibrate the weapons-targeting system. Mr Worf? Yes. I will begin the procedure immediately. Very good. Dismissed. Lieutenant, could I have a word with you for a moment? I noticed during the briefing that you appeared to be a bit distracted. I apologise. My personal affairs should not interfere with my duties. Is everything alright? I'm having problems with Alexander. He does not wish to participate in the First Rite of Ascension. I see. I try to tell him that it is important in a young Klingon's life, but he does not understand. He's had so little opportunity to spend time with Klingons. You know, the Festival of Kot'baval is tomorrow. If he could take part in that, he would more fully appreciate his rich cultural ------------------------------ Читайте также: - текст Золотой телёнок на английском - текст Листопад на английском - текст Терминатор 2: Судный день на английском - текст Стенка на стенку на английском - текст Токийские сумерки на английском |