"To Everything There is a Season" Cmdr. Skyler With everyone on board it was time to leave the Avalon behind. Skyler took one last look at the shuttle bay before closing the door to the Arthur. She had spent many good years on this ship and was once again being forced to abandon her. A lone tear fell down her face. She was going to miss this ship. As the door closed behind her she took her seat next to Lyta. "Begin launch sequence." Lyta started to let her fingers run across the console as she laid in the course and began the launch sequence. She had to admit to herself she was a little excited at flying the RA Arthur. Not only was it equipped with the best of weapons it also had a cloak. She just hoped they didn't have to use it between now and their arrival at Izar. "Course laid in and launch sequence ready Commander." Taking one last look around Skyler ordered the shuttle bay doors open and had Lyta start to move the ship out. "Begin departure. Once we are clear of the bay doors stop and turn the Arthur around so that it is facing the Avalon." "Yes Ma'am. Once clear of the bay doors stop and turn around." Taking a deep breath, Skyler could feel the runabout lift off the floor of the shuttle bay and begin it's forward movement. It was a very erie feeling knowing that this would be the last time anyone would see this Avalon. The shuttle slowly made it's way across the bay and out the doors. As ordered Lyta piloted the runabout out of the bay doors and once the vessel was clear she maneuvered it so that it was facing the Avalon. She held it in that position as ordered. Once the Arthur was away from the Avalon, Skyler could feel butterflies in her stomach. Once the ship had made it's turning maneuver and was facing the Avalon, Skyler stood and looked out the forward window. She took one last long look at what had been her home for some time. She had met her sister on this Avalon as well as lost some friends. It was hard to have to leave her but it was a necessity. Taking one last look she stood at attention and saluted the Avalon-B. There wasn't a sound in the shuttle as everyone took one last look. After she finished her salute Skyler sat down. "Take us out of here at 1/3rd impulse. Once we are safely away increase speed to warp 3 and make your heading to Izar." Taking one last look at the Avalon Skyler took a deep breath and sighed. It was time to begin a new. (http://www.worldprayers.org/) To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under the sun. A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time to kill and a time to heal ... a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance ... a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to lose and a time to seek; a time to rend and a time to sew; a time to keep silent and a time to speak; a time to love and a time to hate; a time for war and a time for peace. ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (http://www.worldprayers.org/) (http://www.worldprayers.org/archive/index/adorations_index.html)