DISCLAIMER: I own nothing but the character of Rebekah Riker.

PREMISE: This is an AU and may pull bits of the actual ST:TNG universe and DS9 universe into the story. Bekah is my OC and is the little half-sister of Will Riker. She's an officer on the Enterprise. She's considered a genius in various fields and has a variety of interests. She's best friends with Geordi, having studied at the Academy together. She's close to Captain Picard and Dr. Crusher. The latter because of her relationship with Wesley. Bekah and Wesley were married and recently divorced for the purpose of this fic. She also has a past with Ben Sisko, having served on a ship with him straight out of the Academy. This fic takes place during the middle of the Dominion War. Bekah joins the DS9 crew and finds herself in the middle of her own personal 'hell.' Can a new friend help her heal?

Again, this is totally AU with my own special spin to it.

CHANGES

This was definitely not in Rebekah Riker's career plan. Not that she really had a career plan, but this wasn't an assignment that everyone was clamoring for and fighting to get. Her position on the Enterprise was the one everyone coveted.

So, Rebekah Riker, known as Bekah to her friends, was confused when Capt. Picard had called her into his ready room and delivered orders to her that she was to head here. He told her it was to offer tactical and diplomatic experience to the station and its officers.

"You will always have a home here and I expect you to return to this ship when you've finished with this attache mission," he said.

"I don't understand, sir. Why is Starfleet sending me," she asked. She knew she was known for her 'radical' tactical plans and was often called upon to assist in diplomatic missions, but she still didn't understand why the station needed her.

"You've been studying the Dominion, Jem'Hadar and the Founders. You're fresh eyes. Plus, your experience with the Romulans and the Klingons as part of this crew could be invaluable to the command of the station," Capt. Picard told her. "You'll come back to the Enterprise, I promise you that," he added before giving her the transfer orders.

Bekah looked at the Captain. "Why not send someone like Deanna? An empath who could tell what the others were feeling. Know if they were lying. How, exactly, is an officer with my experience going to help when there are thousands of other officers more qualified than myself to offer attache support," she questioned.

Captain Picard looked at Bekah. "You were requested by the station's Captain. Just be sure to remind him that he cannot take ALL my good officers. Worf, Chief O'Brien, you. He can't take any more and I'm getting you back,"

Bekah smiled.

"I don't want you to leave, but Starfleet orders are orders," he said.

Bekah had nodded and taken the orders. "When do we arrive at the station," she asked.

"72 hours. You'll be dropped off before we head back to Starfleet Headquarters. We're going to work on the treaty that we hope we will need soon," he said.

"I hope so, too, Captain. Well, I'd better get my stuff together if I'm going to be on a space station," she said.

"I'll meet with you before you disembark," the Captain informed her.

Bekah smiled at the man she'd come to know as more than her commanding officer. She thought of him as a surrogate father. She knew he felt the same way about her.

Bekah exited the ready room and headed to the turbo lift. She was soon joined by three of her favorite people, her brother, Commander William Riker, best friend, Geordi LaForge and Data.

The four entered the turbo lift and all three faced her as the doors closed.

"What," she asked, annoyed at the staring.

"Are you being transferred," Will asked.

"You're this ships first officer and you don't know about Starfleet orders," Bekah asked, shocked that he was uninformed about her mission.

"Captain Picard wouldn't tell me when he received the orders. Just that they regarded you. What's going on, Bekah," he asked.

"I'm heading to the forefront of the war on the Dominion. They think I'll be helpful with tactical and diplomatic issues," she said.

"That would explain our recent orders that have us returning to Earth," Geordi said.

"Bekah is a very logical choice in both of those issues, Commander," Data added.

They exited the turbo lift and headed to Bekah's quarters.

"Guys, I'm supposed to come back here when my mission is completed," she said, entering her quarters.

"And what is that mission," Will asked his sister.

"I'm not entirely sure," she said, sitting on the couch.

"You're not sure," Geordi questioned.

"Captain Picard said I'd find out more when I arrived. So, until I get there, you know what I know," she told them.

"When do we get there," Geordi asked.

"72 hours, 43 minutes and 16 seconds," Data said.

"I'll see you guys before I leave," she said.

Geordi and Data left her quarters, but Will stayed behind. He sat next her on the sofa and turned to face her.

"Now, tell me how you really feel," he said.

Bekah faced him, her blue eyes meeting his.

Will looked at his sister. A sister that he hadn't known existed until she was four. Will had entered the academy at 16, when his father had remarried. Bekah was the product of that marriage, but he hadn't told Will of his sister's existence. When Bekah's mother, Marie, was killed while traveling with Will's father on a diplomatic mission, Will's father told him of his half-sister. Will, who was already in Starfleet Academy, had fallen in love with his baby sister and swore he would protect her. When she was kidnapped by an alien race with grudge against his father, Will had intervened in her upbringing. He demanded his father place her somewhere she wouldn't be in danger. She was sent to live in a Starfleet boarding school for personnel. Will's status had given Bekah an opening into the school and her father's diplomatic pull had guaranteed she'd be taken care of by both Starfleet and the Federation.

While there, Bekah was recognized as one of the brightest minds of her day. She took the Academy entrance exams at 12 and entered the Academy and quickly became a rising star. She was an expert in propulsion and warp field technology. She also developed a knack for negotiations. She graduated the top of her Academy class, three years after she entered. She took a position aboard the USS Mandrake as an Ensign before being promoted to Lieutenant for her heroics in saving the ship during a skirmish that left the Mandrake as the only ship that was still operational. She spent 11 months on the Mandrake before being reassigned to the Enterprise at the request of Captain Picard. He'd heard the Rebekah Riker was the best pilot in all of Starfleet. She rivaled the man that was believed to be the best, his incoming first officer and her brother, Will Riker.

Will had been shocked at Bekah's posting to the Enterprise, but he had been looking forward to getting to know her better. He had requested they be assigned quarters together and, for a year, they had enjoyed getting to know each other and acting like a family.

Bekah got separate quarters from her brother when she was 17 because she'd been living alone for years and it was odd for her. They still met for dinner most nights and spent a fair amount of time together. When Bekah had started seeing a fellow shipmate, Wesley Crusher, Will had been very protective of his sister.

Wesley and Bekah had eventually married. Wesley had gone off to Starfleet Academy to fulfill his dream, leaving his wife to fulfill her duties on the Enterprise. They saw each other as often as Captain Picard allowed and Wes spent all his vacations on board the ship. He was able to see his mom and wife at the same time.

Four years later, Wesley was off with the Traveler. Soon after, Wesley and Bekah had ended their marriage. Neither really wanted to divorce, but decided it was the best for both of them. Bekah couldn't join Wesley and Wesley didn't know how long his studies with the Traveler would take.

"It feels a bit like a demotion. Especially after the divorce from Wesley. I keep thinking everyone is disappointed in me so I have to be punished for that," she said, sighing.

Will took his sister in his arms for a hug. "No one is disappointed in you. I'm not. You're my sister and I love and support you. If Starfleet thinks you're the best person for this, I agree. Use this opportunity to put an end to this war," he said.

Bekah hugged her brother. Will had always been her biggest fan and Bekah had stuck by Will, even when his position wasn't the most popular.

"I will. I guess I'll meet everyone in Ten-Forward. I should probably tell Wes where I'm going, in case he needs to get in touch with me," she said.

"Bek, he hasn't talked to you since the divorce. If he reaches out to you now, I'll tell him where to find you," he said.

"Will, you know we ended it on friendly terms," she said.

"I know, but he divorced you. I don't see anything 'friendly' about that," he said.

Bekah rolled her eyes at her brother. "It was a mutual decision. We both decided it was for the best. You don't have any reason to be upset with him because I'm not. Time changes things. We didn't think we could have a healthy marriage if we were separated all the time. It makes sense," she said.
Will rolled his eyes and Bekah laughed.
"I'll see you later," she said.