Title : Mirror of Darkness
Author: AquaSoulSis (On LJ) aka LadyFangs
Characters: Spock and Uhura; the rest of the Enterprise crew
Ratings: T/M
Summary: My version of the 2009 AU Mirror-verse
Disclaimer: If I owned we wouldn't be having this discussion right now.

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Mirror of Darkness

Chapter 1

First Contact: 150 years ago

By the time they had realized the error it was too late. Logic dictated non interference until the technological advancement of a given culture had reached initial warp =drive capability. That signaled a unified planetary structure away from the independent nations and fiefdoms of old. The humans were ready. It was logical.

They had made a grave error.

Humans were not logical. They were creatures of passion- of habit. Yes, they had overcome their most carnal and base natures, but when confronted on creatures of superior skill and intellect man became fearful. After all, fear was the manifestation of things not understood. And, it was this fear that led to hate, and hate to the need to control. To dominate.

The humans hid their fear well. And Vulcan turned a blind-eye to the warning signs. Until it was too late.

Earth had declared itself Empire. And with the use of reverse-engineered Vulcan technology, they dominated the quadrant, quickly subjugating the other planets under their rules and law- Vulcan served as a silent partner. Disapproving, but well aware of the balance of power. They could only wait. And plan…And in the end… salvage.

United States of Africa: Nation Earth- present day

She slunk silently through the station halls, her footsteps quick and light against the marble floors. She turned quickly, disappearing into the shadows as two guards walked by. Without a word she jutted out her hand, snapping the first guards neck, twisting her body around and with rapid fire blows downed the second. She caught them both before they hit the ground…No sensors had been tripped. There was just the empty silence that had danced across the hall moments prior. No screams.

Soon, she would have the access codes. And with that, be on her way. To…the stars. She had a mission. She would not fail.

The future depended on it.

The Enterprise: Four months later

He moved through the halls, his pace brisk. His arms clasped firmly behind his back, staring down each lowly officer and ensign as he moved past. They darted out of his way, all aware of his "punishments" for perceived or real insubordination and none wanting to bear the brunt of it.

He turned abruptly at a far corner, and continued his pace. This area of the ship was ghost, not a soul in sight. He had learned long ago to recognize the signs. Very well. He would indulge this. His ears perked up, hearing the heightened breathing of creatures who wished to remain unseen. Inwardly, he frowned. Outwardly, he showed nothing.

He heard a faint mechanical hum and the irises of his eyes dilated in anticipation. They now looked like depthless black orbs. He had seen this too many times before. Always predictable.

The lights flickered…and went dark. He sighed, and continued towards the lift.

Through the blackness he saw everything perfectly.

Three shadows emerged from the darkness behind him. The first reaching to cast a blow against his shoulder. He was too quick, instinctively ducking and turning to face his attackers, the first blow landing across the neck, snapping the windpipe. The shadow fell. The second came armed with a phaser but could not fire for the sharp crack that was from the sound of shattered bone. He smelled the fear of the third, as the man turned and ran but stopped short. A searing pain shot through his mind- death would be welcome.

Throughout all, the officer remained poised. Stoic.

The lights came back on as he stepped casually over the bodies on the ground, writhing in pain.

Wordlessly and with no indication of the events of just a few moments before, the officer entered the lift, and proceeded to the bridge.