(Author's note: I have just recently gotten into Star Trek, especially the concept of the Mirror Universe. I read a story from another author about a Mirror Universe version of the "Next Generation" crew. I loved it, especially Data's new personality. This story does not take place in this author's continuity, nor is it meant to be a copy of his story. This story will focus primarily on Data, with occasional cameos by other crew members, along with a different personality than his versiuon of "Mirror Data." I also greatly encourage you to read the other Authors story. It is located in my Favorites, it's title called "Facades." Also, since I am not a Trekkie yet, my knowledge on the Star Trek multiverse in general is limited at best. Therefore, some plot elements/character personalities/universal normalities may be out of place. Please be aware of this when reading. If you should feel the need to correct any of my work, do so politely. I'd rather not see anything like this: "man, you don't know nothin' about star trek! you suck!")
Scenes start on the ISS Enterprise.
The ship has come come out of a battle with a Klingon warship.
Lieutanant Commander Data is seen writing notes into a personal notebook.
Personal Log, Stardate 2276.4. The ISS Entrerprise is attempting a trade with a renegade Klingon ship, whose inhabitants are attempting to get rid of Imperial supplies they were forced to hijack while stranded on an unknown planet. As for the crew of the Enterprise, The crew is becoming increasingly annoying. Although I am not programmed to feel, they irritate my logical circuits. Constant assassination attempts on my life, only for them to end up as corpses in Sick Bay. They behave illogically. Despite my status as an android, they still attempt to deactivate me with common phaser weapons or attempt to overload my circuits with supposedly lethal electric shocks. The Captain says that this is something I should not only get used to but be flattered by. His statement is illogical, but can interpreted by a variation of an Earth saying that was first heard by First Officer Will Riker. "If crew members aren't trying to kill you, you aren't doing a good enough job."
The doors to Data's quarters open as Geordi La Forge enters the room.
Unlike the prime universe, this world's version of Geordi hates Data with a passion. Geordi considers Data a rival, and has attempted five assasinations on the poor android this year alone. Geordi wants to become more than just an engineer stuck in the Enginneering Room all of his life. Data, however, is quite comfortable with his position, and finds Geordi's behavior illogical. He once attempted to befriend Geordi, and they did spend some good times together, but Geordi eventually turned on him after he was once captured and brainwashed by Klingons. Geordi hasn't been the same ever since.
"Captain wants you in the Bridge. Try not to puncture the ship on our way there." He says, looking down on the android.
"Very well, I shall assume my station momentarily." Data says, eyeing Geordi suspiciously.
"Aw no, this is a different order. They have somebody takig over your'e station for right now." Geordi says.
"Very well." Data says. "Let us depart."
Although Data still wishes to befriend Geordi, he must be aware on any attempts on his life, since Geordi was the only crew member to even come close to killing him VIA circuitry overload.
Data returns his notebook to a drawer inside hisd deask and places his palm on the lock, effectively sealing it. He then accompanies Geordi out of his quarters, insisteing on walking behind the Engineer.
"What are my orders?" Data asks.
"We're still attempting to negotiate with the Klingon traders. They said that they will give us Imperial supplies and a hefty amount of money so that they won't look like traitors to their race." Geordi says.
"What is their price?" Data asks.
"In exchange, they want a free escort into Klingon territory, since they said a ship saw them with the supplies already and told them that they will arrest them in two days if theyr can't come up with an explanation." Geordi says.
"Their behavior is illogical." Data says. "Why would Klingons rely on their enemies? Klingons are regarded by the empire as coweardly, Robin Hood-esque people who help those in need. Wouldn't those actions be categorized as weak? Not only that, but theyr hate us, why would they-"
"Who cares?" Geordi says irritably. "Besides, everybody's different. Some want power, some want money, some just wanna survive at any cost. But, everybody's different. And most don't know it."
"Yes, I'm sure they do not." Data says, an evil grin escaping his lips.
Geordi notices and slightly stiffens.
The two enemies enter the Bridge, where Captain Picard is seen sitting on his chair, an irritated look in his eyes.
"What's the status on the renegade ship, Mr. Crusher?" Picard asks.
"It's still in our orbit." Wesley says, slightly rubbing his left arm due to the pain from a recent Agony Booth trip.
"Very good." Picard says. "Open hailing frequencies."
A blond navigator presses a few buttons as the screen in the center of the room begins to change form.
"This is Captain Picard of the ISS Enterprise." Picard says. "You Klingons said you wanted to give us supplies in exchange for an escort, correct?"
A nervous female Klingon's face is seen on the screen as the Enterprise crew, Data and Geordi included, look upon her with a shared disgust.
"Y-Yes, Captain." The female says. "We were stranded and now one of our allied ships is threatening to report us to the Klingon Empire as traitors."
"Tell me why we shouldn't just teleport over to your ship and take the supplies and the money for free instead of wasting our time helping you scum." Picard says.
"Because the sum is quite large." She says. "And because we can give you information. Valuable information..."
"We'll need an hour to think it over. Picard out." Picard says. "Tunr off hailing frequencies."
The navigator does so, as the screen fades back to the ship's outside view.
The captain turn to the entrance of the Bridge to see Geordi and Data.
"Ah, Geordi, Data." The Captain says. "Glad you all could make it."
Geordi and Data both look at each other knowingly.
Whenever Picard looks happy, it means that somebody may not be coming back from his next order.
"I want you two to teleport into the renegade Klingon ship, kill all personnel, erase or confiscate all of their data files, and recover the supplies and money they are attempting to bargain with. First Officer Riker will accompany you. He is already waiting for the two of you in the Transporter Room. Dismissed." Picard says.
Geordi and Data both nod, perform a Terran salute, and then leave the Bridge room.
The two enemies eventually reach the Transporter Room, Riker already geared up and crossing his arms in frustration.
"Of all the jobs I'm stuck with, I have to escort you two nimrods for a simple retrieveal mission." Riker says. "Why couldn't they just send me by myself?"
"Well, according To Terran regulations..." Data says.
"Stuff it, android." Riker says. "Just...get your asses onto the transporter so I can get this over with."
Nobody liked Officer Riker. Riker was a spoiled child ever since he graduated from Starfleet Academy. He became First Officer only two weeks after his transfer to the Enterprise by assassinating the old one, whose name was long forgotten. He treats all of his comrades like crap, especially Deanna Troi, who he treats like a prostitute to play around with. He always sucks up to Picard and obeys his every whim. Even the Captain hates him, often giving him the nickname "Bootlicker when not in his presence. According to rumors, he has actually had Riker lick his boots before.
Data looks at Riker angrily, althoiugh, since he cannot feel anger, he could not respond.
"Well, hurry up, I'm not waiting for you two idiots to get any older!" Riker shouts.
"Yeah, yeah, we're comin,' Your Majesty." Geordi says angrily.
"What was that, Engineer?" Riker says. "You want to spend an enitire day in the Agony Booth? Cause I can make it happen."
Data's mouth slightly cracks a snickert as Geordi resigns himself.
"Fine, SIR." He says, spitting the last part of the sentence publicly.
"Very good." Ricker says.
Data and Geordi join Riker on the Transporter as a Cross-eyed Vulcan activates the transporter.
As the three Empire soldiers de-materialize, Data's eyebrows and mouth furrow into an evil smile.
He has plans for these two...