Letting Off Steam

Posted on Tue Dec 23rd, 2025 @ 3:32pm by Lieutenant Maria SanChez
Edited on on Tue Dec 23rd, 2025 @ 3:38pm

Mission: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT 10/25
Location: USS Peel
Timeline: Current

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[Holo Deck One]

Since the ship was sort of in limbo at the moment waiting for orders for another supply run, not to mention some of the crew had been furloughed to the Base to help expedite repairs, Maria found herself with some down time. It had been awhile since her last workout; longer than she cared to admit actually and she needed to let off some pent-up steam.

Entering the Holo Deck Maria was dressed in her usual workout attire. After a brief warm up she called out "Computer run program SanChez zero four'. Moments later she was surrounded by large boulders around the perimeter and sandy ground filling the rest; not unlike her home in Mexico on Earth. Looking to her left was a perfectly balanced Bat'leth sitting on a stand. Walking over Maria picked it up and twirled it around a few time to reacquaint herself with the feel.

Taking her usual position she then stated "Computer one Klingon Warrior" as the figure immediately appeared a short distance from her. Repositioning her weapon she grinned "Ok you ugly cuss, let's see what you got" as the warrior charge towards her yelling as a Klingon would. Maria quickly turned and sidestepped her opponent bring her weapon sharply down the full length of its back. He stumbled hitting the deck then quickly vanished from sight.

Wiping the hair from her forehead "Crap, I didn't break a sweat on that one. Computer two Klingon warriors" as they suddenly appeared; now things would get more interesting. The first charged her. When close enough the Bat'leth went under his feet and with a continued upward motion; he hit the deck followed by a blow to the head. Quickly turning the second was right on top of her as she swung the weapon in an upward motion catching him under the jaw and extending the weapon up through his nose as he fell...they both vanished.

Using the back of her hand Maria removed the sweat from her forehead; now she was getting somewhere "Computer three Klingon Warriors." The three appeared and she knew she'd have to change her tactics so the computer wouldn't recalculate her moves. The first ran towards her as she sidestepped him letting him pass....for now. The second ran up on her and was greeted with an upswing to the crotch which sent him hitting the deck hard howling in pain. The first attacked once again only this time her weapon met his throat severing his jugular in his neck...he was out of the picture. The third, being the largest as well as the ugliest, approached more slowly twirling his weapon as he walked towards her. When close enough he swung his weapon nicking her arm. Looking down seeing the blood Maria looked back up at her assailant "You son of a bitch" as she reoriented herself. Moments later she charged him and when close enough she hit the deck sliding between and under his legs. Quickly standing she pivoted and sunk the tip of her weapon deep into his skull.....he went down then vanished from sight. Being slightly winded she threw down her Bat'leth then called out "Computer end program". Grabbing her towel she wiped the sweat off her head, neck, and arms.....she'd had quite enough for one day.

Suddenly the doors opened and Maria looked up as Pvt. Sarah Anderson came walking in with a smile. Walking up to Maria she gave her a kiss "Hey baby, I heard you were down here kicking someones butt" she stated with a grin.

Smiling back "Actually I just sent a half dozen Klingons to Stovacore" Maria replied with a light chuckle.

With a wry grin "So would you like some real competition" Sarah inquired.

Grinning back "If you think you're up to it Marine" Maria replied knowing she'd have to be on her A game knowing Sarah was a well trained Marine.

"Always" she retorted "Computer two five foot sparring sticks...padded ends" then the two weapons appeared, each person grabbing one "So you ready to get your butt handed to you Lieutenant."

"You wish!" came the reply as the two moved into position. For the next twenty minutes the two combatants exchanged blows, most of which were blocks with neither one really providing a decisive blow. Finally SanChez was becoming fatigued after such a lengthy workout as she lowered her weapon "I think I'm spent" as a hard blow came from Sarah across he left shoulder.

"Rule number one....never let your guard down" Sarah stated rather proud of herself for finally besting Maria.

Now Maria was not only surprised by Sarah's actions but was getting a little pissed at her friend "Bitch! So it's going to be like that heh" she fired back as she raised her stick ready for more. The two exchanged blows and blocks once again until Maria saw her opening lunging forward giving her opponent a decisive blow to the mid section knocking the wind out of Sarah. Seeing her friend Maria rushed over "I'm so sorry I didn't mean to hit you so hard....you alright?"

Dropping her stick she bent over resting her hands on her knees waiting for her breath to return as she grinned "I've taken much worse" then she paused "Remind me never to piss you off" as a smile returned to her face as well as her breathe back to her body until she stood up straight.

Seeing her friend back to normal Maria commented "I think we've both have had enough for one day. I don't know about you but I desperately am in need of a shower" then she paused "If you'd care to join me."

Smiling at the invitation "I'd like that" Sarah replied with a grin.

"Computer end program" and the two friends left the Holo Deck on their way to Maria's quarters.

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Lieutenant Maria SanChez
Chief Tactical/Security Officer

Private Sarah Anderson [SanChez]
SFMC
USS Peel
NCC-71015