Sonja was already waiting for him, she was awake for a while as she couldn't really sleep that night. She was way too excited and nervous about the upcoming Medical Procedure. She had looked at herself in the Mirror for hours and looked at her old body with all the scars and markings of her old life that would finally Disapere. Her new Body would have no Scars or anything that could identify her as Sonja Wilke, then Sonja Wilke died on Planet Spraque. She jumped a bit as she heard John Buzzer on the door while she moved her fingers over the scars and remembered the things that happened as she got them. She was a bit lost in her thoughts and therefore was really surprised as the Buzzer goes on. She quickly gets dressed into a Kimono and smiled at him as she opens the door.
Sonja: Good Morning John, is it already time for the Procedure? I haven't eaten anything yet as I didn't know if I was allowed to do so before such a big Surgical Procedure. Ahm and there is a thing I have to ask you to do while I am knocked out, can you take care of Niki? She won't understand it and will be worried and maybe even scared.
She smiled at him and gave her Some cuddles and rubbed her between her ears as her cat was, of course, Riding on her shoulders again and looking at John while her Tail wagged on Sonja´s back. The Litle Cat knew that there was something big happening soon and that something would change but she didn't know what. So the Litle Cat simply decided to enjoy her time with her Twinsoul. She Gave John a happy Mewo to Greet him and show him how much she like him as well.
Sonja: Do you want to come in? Or shall we go to the Procedure? I mean I would like to learn some more about the things you and your Team will do to give me a new Life. I mean I am a bit nervous and I am the Patient this time.
She tried not to show it too much but she was visibly nervous and a bit scared herself. She knew that she would be probably in Narcosis during the Surgery and that this would mean that she was incredibly Vonurable and at the mercy of John and the other Doctors. Even when she Trusted John and his team there was still a bit of Fear in her.
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He just smiled at her and then Niki. "Niki will need to stay here," he told her, "but for now, come with me."
Together they walked until they reached the extended docking bridge. There, they continued in casual conversation as they reached the airlock. A rotating door opened as they walked and then another before they were in an entry of Med Force One although he never told her. To her, it was just a walk through the station. Continuing a walk, they approached a small cafe. It wasn't the main cafe that was well known on ship but right now it was attention that Doc didn't want.
"I figured you might like something to eat before we continue," he said to her. "There are a few of these cafes on ship and they make some great breakfast dishes here." With that, they found a table.
Coffee was served and orders taken. while they waited, he finally let her know where she was.
"Welcome aboard Med Force One," he told her with a beaming smile. "It arrived this morning. I quietly escorted you here. This is the ship that began it all for me. There is a lot to learn here and a good many people interned here to include Dr. Doreen Naggar of the Colonial Republic. We will be meeting your team after we eat."
The atmosphere was pleasant. A small flower garden was nearby and a view into space was in the nearby window. A couple of other people were dining at another table who paid no mind to Doc or Sonja.
Doc was sipping his coffee through their small talk. Little did she know that he was as ready to begin her transformation as she was.
Sonja Left Niki behind after she go dressed quickly and gave Niki a Kiss on the head before she followed him. Niki wasn't really happy with this situation and searched for a way to escape and follow them immediately. The Litle Kitty was good at escaping from closed Rooms like this and would soon find a way to escape and follow them. Sonja and John didn't notice it as they walked through the Corridors Sonja didn't even notice that they left the station and were now on the Ship. She follows John till he sits down in this beautiful little Cafe that looked like it was straight from the Streets of old Earth. She could Smell Fresh Crosaints and Bread rolls, sweet pastries, and some other Fresh Bakery Goods.
Sonja: oh wow this place is awesome I have to Open some like this on the Healing Heart too....Oh wait did you say Ship?
While Sonja and John were at the Cafe, Niki Finally Escaped the Room. She Followed the Scent of Sonja through the corridors and Managed to Sneak onto the ship before it Undocks from the Station and moved away to a Secret place where no one would Disturb the Procedure to come. Sonja smiled as she ordered a Big Continental Breakfast consisting of Crossaints, Bread Rolls, Eggs and Beacon, and some sweet Marmalade and Sausages. She was Realy Hungry and this was just what she needed right now. She had also ordered a big Cup of Earl Grey Coffe and a Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows for Admete.
Sonja: So this is the Legendary Medforce One, it is Beautifull here. I thought it was more Hospital Like and not so Beautifull. On the other hand, I also made sure that the Healing Heart was as Compfy as possible for the Patients and Staff. I am sure that I will like to be a Patient here.
While they were talking and waiting for breakfast there was a little Furrball that sneaked through the Corridors and Hallways of the Ship and Followed the Scent of Sonja and John. Niki where Hot on their Heals as she followed their Trail. Soon she had found them and Simply Jumped on Doc´s Back and climbed onto his shoulders just to Meow into his ears as if she would want to say "Stupid Human, You should have learned by now that you can't leave me behind."Sonja Bursts into Laughter and shakes her head as she sees this and couldn't help to feel amusement and fun as she sees this.
Sonja: well we should have known better John. She is simply Amazing at breaking out of Rooms when she doesn't want to be somewhere. Well then now that the Monster has found us again I would say the Family is Completed. We should....wait did you say, Dr. Doreen Naggar? I heard of her, she haves a great Reputation in the Medical World. I never thought she would Treat me. Ahmmm what does she know? I mean the Colonials aren't known for being sympathizers of people like myself and Admete. I mean we Trust you, but we don't know the Rest of the Team and during the Procedure, they will most likely become to know what I am.
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He got a laugh out of Niki's persistence and gave her a scratch on the back of the neck. "She will have to stay in her quarters while all of this is going on," Doc explained. "Per our Standard Operating Procedures, it is law here. Yes, personnel have pets but they are restricted to quarters considering a lot of people have allergies to varying pets." He gave her another scratch only between the ears this time."
He then put his hands up as if to motion to back off. "Doreen Naggar only interned here. She is busy and will not be part of the procedure. The fact that you have heard of her says a lot. Once finished here, we will meet with the doctors involved, Dr. Kosugi is the psychological profiler and Dr. Rikkard is going to do the surgery. Of course, a small team will be there for the surgery, again per SOP." With breakfast finished, they first brought Niki to her quarters and ensured her security. A nurse decided to stay and play with her. Then, another walk to a medical conference room. While they walked, Doc gave some more history of Med Force One.
"When I built this, I knew people would make it there home and they have done that. Sure, I could have made it just a hospital but I wanted to make it so that they had to relaxation when shore leave was not always available. In our biodomes, we grow a lot of what we use to make medicines and food. In doing so, we can provide a nice atmosphere for the cafes and restaurants where people can eat. Note that I said restaurants and not cafeterias although we do have those as well. We have had a lot of people visit this vessel and donate to our cause so we would rather have a place that is not so.... He held up his fingers in quotes,"....cafeteria."
"Our main cafe has foods from all over Sirius and Gallia and has a grand piano for open piano numbers by the crew, visitors and those who just want to entertain." He then smiled. "That piano is also why I do not go there as much as people want me to play. I have a baby grand of my own in my quarters."
He cleared his throat, "So yes, I made this place more than a hospital and research center. I decided to make it a home as well."
They turned into a room and entered. Inside were two men. Dr. Kosugi was from New Tokyo and Dr. Rikkard was from Stuttgart. He introduced Sonja to both with Dr. Kosugi giving here a traditional Kusari bow. Dr. Rikkard just gave a handshake. Kosugi's face was one of all business.
"Sonja," Doc explained, "I trust these two men. They have earned it. You will not be the last person Dr. Kosugi makes a profile for. He has done this both to assist the law in catching those hard to find criminals for the Kusari government in his first job and done so to give people new identities. To this day, no one has been figured out. Dr. Rikkard is the finest plastic surgeon we have. With his work and the use of the Rejuvenator, you will not look anything like you do now."
Doc sat down. "Dr. Rikkard, I will let you go first."
Sonja Noods as they talked about Niki and that she had to wait in a Room while they would do the Surgery and such on her. She sees it the same that she wanted to spare the Sight of Sonja getting operated on by the Doctors from her little Kitty. She was a bit more relieved as she listened to him and sees that he wasn't angry at Niki and gave her some love and cuddles. She continues her breakfast and gave Niki some of the things that she could eat without being in danger. Sonja Took her time and listened to the things that he had to say and got more and more relaxed about the things to come.
Sonja: I know how good you are at the Piano and I can understand them. But I have to say that you were Right in your Decision to make this place into more than just a Simply Hospital. I could show you studies about the Benefits of a Friendly environment like this on the Healing Process. This Hospital is more than just a Place of healing, it's a Beacon of Hope in the Darkness of the Borderworlds.
She smiled and finished her breakfast before she follows him and brought Niki into a Room. Sonja talked with her cat for a while and she even seemed to like the Nurse that stayed with her and gave her Company. Sonja wasn't sure if Niki would Stay there, but it was worth a Try. She smiled and followed John to the other Doctors and smiled friendly and happy as she meet them. She shook the hands of the two other Doctors and was impressed to meet such Experienced Doctors and felt that she was among Equals, that she was among Professionals, she was among her own.
Sonja: It's a Pleasure to meet you both, I thank you for your help. I don't know how much John told you about me, but you will save my Life with the things you will do for me. Dr. Rikkard I have a Drawing that I made of how I would like to look. And I would like to work as a Psychologist and Psyco Therapist again when all of this is done so pl.... She shakes her headI am sorry I talk as if I was the Doctor, but I am the Patient. You are the Expert and I will Trust your Judgement and the things you do.
Sits down and showed him the Drawing and waited for the things he had to say. She and especially Admete didn't like to give up the Controle and Trust someone else. But she Trusted John and she knew that he Trusted those Doctors.
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Dr. Rikkard looked at the picture, looked up at Sonja and then the picture again. He did this a couple of more times before handing the picture to Dr. Kosugi.
"Pretty lady," commented Rikkard with his Rheinland accent. "I will need some scans, particularly of your bone structure but that is very doable."
"I will provide you with those scans," replied Doc. "I am guessing you will be doing something with bones?"
"Yes, Doctor," replied Rikkard. "Bone alteration will help with changing her look, particularly that of her face. We have options on this."
Dr. Kosugi was busy studying her picture. He was deeply staring into it as surgery in no way was his thing. He was a profiler and was excellent about making someone into a new mold.
"Kusarian," he said in his baritone voice looking toward her. "The eyes could be Kusarian." He continued his thought process as he continued studying the picture. As he studied, he was writing down his thoughts in his native language which wasn't uncommon. For him, it kept his thoughts straight.
"Fraulein," Rikkard said looking to Sonja. "Your face is easy. I will match it with what Dr. Kosugi draws up for you. There is much else I can do as well but the questions may be a bit, well, embarrassing, but I must know. Would you like the same bust line, for example? I can make it bigger or smaller as you like. I can do pretty much what you wish. Just name it."
"And do know, Sonja," Doc added, "that once he finishes his surgery, you will spend 24 hours on the Rejuvenator table which re-conditions the skin, removing any and all blemishes. We can even adjust your skin tone through the uses of pigments with it. Normally, it is used for burn victims and those badly disfigured through war or accidents but we have done much to make it something better."
"Do forgive me for the embarrassing questions, Fraulein, but I want to get this right....for all of us," added Rikkard.
For the moment, Dr. Kosugi was largely silent. He was mostly stone faced but deep in thought.
Sonja smiled friendly at Dr. Rickard as she Listens to his questions and looked at him as he speaks, she was almost Relived that she could talk with other Professionals about medical things again, even when she was the Patient herself. She blushed a bit as he Praised the Drawings that she made of the way she wanted to look.
Sonja: Yes I always liked the Kusarians, but this Drawing was happening pretty spontaneously. I simply Started Drawing and in the end, I thought this could be my new look.
She listened to Doctor Rikkard and the ideas he had for her new body as she was a bit surprised while she never had thought about more than her face and maybe the Removal of the Scars on her body. She blushed a bit as she hears him talk about a new Bust and maybe some More.
Sonja: ahm i well I am....well if you ask like this I Always wished my...ahm Boobs were a bit bigger and my Butt a bit more firm. B...but I ahm....I don't want to be Greedy with this...I mean you do so much for me......I ahm mean is this Realy ok? If this is really Ok then I...well, I was always stunned by the Lightly Tanned Skin of the People from Malta and Crete.....I mean is this Realy ok for me to ask you to do?
She was a bit nervous and Embarrassed as she talked about things like this. These Men did already so much for her and she felt a bit weird to ask them for even more. But as John said that they could change the color of her skin by Manipulating her pigments and Removing all of her Scars and Birthmarks.
Sonja: I understand you Doctor Rikkard I would be embarrassed too if I had to ask such Questions to a Patient of mine. I am just so thankful for the things you and Doctor Kosugi do for me and I don't want to be Greedy with my Wishes.
Sonja didn't know what she should think of Doctor Kosugi as the Doctor didn't seem to show any Reaction to the things she said so far other than the Painting she made of her new Self looked like a Kusarian Woman. She felt a bit uneasy by this but she guessed that he wanted to get a picture of her and her behavior for the Profile that he would make of her.
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Dr. Rikkard just smiled a bit and nodded his understanding. Embarrassing questions, yes, but necessary.
"I have what I need," he stated as he stood up. "Tomorrow morning at 0800 will be the surgery. I must prepare my team."
He then looked at Doc, "John, will you be assisting me?"
I cannot," replied Doc with a head shake. "I have much administrative work to do and a surgery of my own to perform.
"Very, well," replied Rikkard. "Faulein Wilke, you must fast for twelve hours before surgery so no food after 2000. Report to surgical ward four and we will be waiting." With that, Rikkard left to get ready. Now, it was Kosugi's turn.
Kosugi instructed Sonja to sit before him. First he studied her face and then the picture, the latter of the two he studied quite deeply. He considered what she had told Rikkard. He had a look of determination as he looked into her eyes. A bit intimidating but it was how he worked.
"I have built this profile for you," he began to explain. "Your name will be of your choosing but do so after I tell you everything. Your father was a Cretan pirate and your mother was a Kusari native of New Tokyo. During a Corsair raid of a facility she was working, she was captured and taken by your father as his personal possession for a time. It was during this time that you were conceived. Once he found she was with child, he dropped her off at a Freelancer base to find her way home. He was never heard from again."
"You were born on New Tokyo," he continued. "Once it was discovered of your Cretan features, you were both exiled. Your mother never adjusted nor adapted, dropped you off at a Freeport and killed herself according to Kusari tradition. You were adopted by Zoner parents, brought to Planet Erie where you had a good upbringing. You achieved your medical certifications on Planet Denver. It was there you became an avid snow skier and mountain climber. Your love of the outdoors and work has taken most of your time so you really had no time for relationships. Your friends are few in number as a result as well."
He sat back. "Socially, you were very much an introvert but you have began opening up with your practice with the Enterprise as you have befriended a lot of co-workers. As you have grown to adulthood, you do not meet the same prejudice that you encountered as a child over your Cretan background. People assume it by appearance with your skin tone but see what you have become. Your facial features will be that of a Kusari woman."
"You will notice that I did not make any mention of your abused past," he explained. "That was Sonja. This is for whoever you choose to be next." With that, he gave her the folder with the information in it. "Do you have any questions?"
Sonja Smiled at Dr. Rikkard as she listened to his Explanations about the Surgery Procedure and the things she had to be careful about. She made herself some mental Notes as she looks at the Doctor. She was Relived as he Explained all that to her and got calmer as he left. She then listened to Dr. Kosugi and the Story he had created for her new Life. She tried to think about a name but for now, there was nothing that came to her mind at the moment. She thinks about it for a while longer, but her name would be a thing that would have to wait for later.
Sonja: It is a Sad Story, but also a nice one. I think this new background fits me quite well. I am Realy Impressed how you created this while you only listened to me and Dr. Rikkart Talk. I think I can Remember all of that and live with this new Personality without any problems. I am really a bit introverted and need a while to get warm with people that I don't know.
She Touched her heart as he told her that her abuse was now part of her past as Sonja. It was as if she had to get used to that thought it was a bit hard for her to leave this part of her life behind and the Memories of the Abuse she had suffered. But she understood that Sonja Wilke was Officially Dead and so was her past.
Sonja: I have only 2 Questions. The First would be if you can Teach me how to do Ski riding and Mountain Climbing. I was born on Freeport 5, or at least Sonja was. So I have never Realy been on Ski´s before or have Climbed a Mountain before. I was more of a Bookworm in the Past. And my Second Question would be about my Cat, I can't leave her behind and she probably wouldn't even allow that to happen anyways. She is quite skillful in Finding me when I am away from her.
She thinks about the Backstory that he gave her and realized that this could really lead to a new and Safe Life for her and Admtet that would Allow her to be a Doctor again and help the people that would have been overlooked by those in Power.
Sonja: Oh and I think Isabella Saito Might be a good Name for my new Self.
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"Your background on Denver I had thought of before I arrived," replied Kosugi. "The picture though. It is not uncommon for Kusarians to get involved with people from other houses and groups so more often we see changes in facial features and such. The eyes in that picture just gave me the final touch."
He then stood up and bowed to Sonja. "If you will excuse me, I have work to do.
Before Kosugi left, Doc added to it with a smile, "I think some recovery time on Denver is in order. I have some contacts their and you will have seclusion while there."
Kosugi nodded to Doc with an approving smile and left. Doc then turned to Sonja still smiling.
"It is all set up. Tomorrow morning it will all begin." His smile subsided. "As for today, there is work to be done for me. Nurse Kelly will be looking in on you and will be your caretaker and yes, you will have one while here as a patient. You will see me briefly in the morning."
He then escorted her back to her quarters where a middle aged woman was waiting. She introduced herself as Kelly where Doc parted ways to go about his work. He was a man of his word as he would not again see her until the following morning. Nurse Kelly had her duties as well as she checked in on Sonja several times throughout the day. Sonja pretty much had a day to herself. It would be this day that she realized just how busy a man he was.