Drmbenga Stories

Stone and Starlight is a sweeping Star Trek saga of love, legacy, and belonging, centered on Gyamo, a gifted Vrenan earthbender and cultural ambassador, and Captain Christopher Pike of the USS Enterprise. When duty, diplomacy, and fate intertwine, they fall in love and welcome a daughter, Saela-born of two worlds and destined to walk her own path among the stars. As Gyamo builds a groundbreaking exchange program between Vrena Prime and Starfleet, she must navigate political pressure from her homeland, her role as a teacher and leader, and the complexities of raising a child on a starship. Pike, carrying the burden of a tragic future, strives to give Saela every moment he can before his fate is sealed. Spanning years of personal sacrifice, quiet resilience, and unwavering love, Stone and Starlight follows Saela's journey from a curious, earthbending child aboard the Enterprise to a determined young woman entering Starfleet Academy, eager to make her own name beyond the shadows of her parents. This is a story about finding home between planets, raising a family in the heart of the unknown, and forging hope from both stone and starlight.

Stone and Starlight follows the sweeping journey of Venna of Caelyra-a warrior, mother, and leader-whose life is shaped by love, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between her people and the stars. When the ancient enemy known as the Vok'Tal rises again, Venna fights to defend her world while raising a family with Starfleet Captain Christopher Pike. Together they navigate war, politics, and the fragile promise of peace, all while trying to shield their children from the dangers of a galaxy in turmoil. From the war-torn streets of Caelyra to the luminous skies of Federation space, Venna carries both the burden of leadership and the tenderness of motherhood. As years pass, victories hard-won give way to quiet joys, and the family she fought to protect becomes the legacy of a thriving world. At once intimate and epic, Stone and Starlight is a tale of resilience, heritage, and the enduring strength of love that shines across generations.