Revelations
By Wolvester
I don't own Star Trek or anything else. No money is made off of this story. It's my own brand of stress relief. I am Dyslexic and truly can't "see" some of the glaring errors that offend some readers. If you can't stand spelling mistakes, grammatical error, and words used in the wrong context – my stories might not be for you. Special thanks to my beta reader Fate2017! Enjoy!
Summary: A celebration on New Vulcan is attacked by rogue Romulan's and the Enterprise and her crew try desperately to save the Vulcan Royals and Youth as well as one of their own. Established Spock and Uhura. Kirk/Spock friendship. All the bridge crew will be seen and heard from before it's over.
Chapter 10: Really?
Kirk and McCoy were in the room as Se'kan started his questioning of Admiral Cartright. A Vulcan version of questioning session wasn't a pretty sight. If Kirk or McCoy had thought Spock was scary, they now knew that S'haile Se'kan, Healer T'Mar, Healer Sorrel, and the royal guard T'Pol, were worse. In less than 10 minutes, the Vulcan's had broken the Starefleet Admiral with sheer intimidation. It only took the Healers and Head of Security and security guard T'Pol circling the Admiral, and pull up their inner eyelids making their eyes look like cats, exposing their teeth, and a deep snarl from Sybok.
The Vulcan's eyes reflected the rooms light back at the Admiral. They all exposed their very pointed teeth, the good Admiral Cartwright rolled over in two seconds flat and told them everything they wanted to know and begged them not to eat him. The man was truly ignorant; everyone knew Vulcan's were vegetarians.
McCoy was hard pressed not to start laughing. He remembered the first time he had seen Spock do the same things. As a medical professional, he knew Vulcan's had an extra eyelid and very pointed teeth, but knowing and seeing them exposed were two different things. Kirk had never seen either and had the typical Human reaction; he had backed the Hell up from the Vulcans with popping eyes.
Kirk turned to McCoy and said, "Can Pointy do that Shit?"
McCoy rolled his eyes at the Captain and said, "Yes, Jim. You might want to consider that next time you piss him off. I bet his bite is worse than his long winded logical statements."
Four pairs of cats eyes flicked their way and the two Human's shut up and continued to observe without comment. Sybok's low snarl was starting to build in the room, and both Kirk and McCoy jumped a little that they hadn't noticed the man until he had a made the sound. The man wasn't smiling. No, he was making a menacing sound that scared the Shit outta the three Humans in the room.
Kirk reflected that the Vulcan's didn't use their telepathy on the Admiral. No, they simply let the man's fear of their differences run loose and in an effort to save himself, he told them what they wanted to know.
Kirk had to admit they were good. They hadn't invaded the man's mind or physically touched him. Instead, they played a psychological game on the man. The trump card being Spock's illogical Brother, who had more than a passing resemblance to his First Officer. With his long hair, bread, and snarling face shadowed intentionally in the corner of the room, he looked like a very angry back from the grave version of Spock. By the time Sybok smiled at the good Admiral he was frantic to be saved and passed out when he saw the profile of the snarling/smiling Vulcan with his exposed pointed teeth.
Kirk's security team put the unconscious traitor in the brig. None of them could believe it. A Federation Admiral, Romulans, and a group of High Born Vulcans had all conspired to kill the Royal Clan, succeed from the Federation, and have reunification with the Romulan's.
The High Born Vulcan female was the key. If they could find her, they would know the other Vulcan traitors. They now knew there were more than just the woman. They had a splinter fraction of High Born Vulcans and at least one female among the Youth that wanted to succeed the Federation and join with the Romulans.
They had to limit their information since most likely one of the Youth was a traitor. Sybok again suggested a way to weed out the traitor. They would send decoy communications to the surface with half truths from Admiral Cartwright's information. They would make it look like they didn't know yet the traitor was female and a Youth and had only uncovered the plot to blow up the Royals.
Se'kan wanted to move all the Royals off the Enterprise, but Kirk pointed out, he didn't know who the other traitors were just that they were high born Vulcans and they could be on the other ships as well, lying in wait.
Kirk said. "Look on the Enterprise, I know my crew. We've been in space for the past year and haven't had a chance to speak with or be in contact with Admiral Cartwright or anyone else for that matter. Plus the Spock is the only Vulcan on the Enterprise staff, so we don't have anyone who could be a High Born Vulcan traitors here on the ship."
T'Mar said. "We still need to narrow down who the female traitor is on the ship. Including myself and T'Pol, there are 11 candidates. I'm excluding T'Nash, T'Sa and T'Pella. T'Sa is bondmate to Osu Sirin and a Royal by marriage, and T'Nash wasn't present and has been off world. She is also a Royal herself by marriage. T'Pella is a child incapable of this treason."
Sybok snorted. "Logical as alway, but our V'tosh traitor is also very logical. Spock spoiled her plans for the shuttle. She will be very cautious now and will strike in a more lethal manner. We will have to draw her out with a very good trap."
Kirk asked. "When is Spock going to wake up?"
T'Mar said. "He will awaken in 3.05 days. However, if the swelling remains on his psi points, he will require additional rest."
Se'kan said. "I want your medical staff kept to a minimum in the areas around Osu Spock. I want him under guard at all times as well as the other Royals, including Lady Nyota, they are all still at risk from the V'tosh traitor and her collaborators. It is possible that more than one traitor is among the Youth. In this errant group of Youths that drive on the Forge, are their hostilities?"
His question had been addressed to T'Pol, Sybok, and T'Mar. T'Mar answered. "We are all competitive, but none of us have sought murder to advance our positions in life. We all have sufficient wealth and power to pursue whatever career interest us regardless of monetary compensation. However, several have lost much with the destruction on Vulcan. Significant trauma can change people, even Vulcans. Several Clans lost positions of power in the Council structure, perhaps someone disagreed with Council appointments. In addition, new Clans were brought to power and a few High Born old Clans were not selected to remain in power. That would be a reason for murder to an unbalanced mind."
Sybok said. "I concur with T'Mar, we should start with those who lost wealth and/or power. I don't know the current structure."
Se'kan's sharp gaze focused on Sybok. "No, you don't, but you would be one of persons with much to gain from murder. Osu Spock has assumed your birthright. Your ships shield punched the planets defenses and you found or 'discovered' the DNA of the female V'tosh. How do we know you aren't among the traitors Sybok?"
T'Pol was now standing behind Sybok and Se'kan was directly in front of him. The tension in the room was making Kirk's hair stand up. Sybok laughed. "S'haile Se'kan - you were not previous granted all the details of my history. I have no desire to rule or sit on the crown NOR does my brother Spock. Our cousin Sirin is next monarch after our Father. This has been the plan for decades. The lovely T'Mar can verify this fact. I will even allow you in my mind to confirm it. I value my Brother for he has always accepted me for who I am, not if I do or don't conform to a Vulcan standard. My Father and I are at odds, but that is over my emotive state. Spock could rule if he wishes. He has the personality for it, but thinks most of our people wouldn't accept a half Human Emperor. I'm not so sure if that is the case, but it is his position. I have wealth and power through the fruits of my own labor. I have no need to obtain either thru murder. Besides T'Nash, Spock is the only family that accepts us. I value my Brother's life and I will not see his blood spilled. T'Nash's entire Clan perished on Vulcan. We are alone."
Surprisely it was Healer Sorrel that spoke not T'Mar. "He speaks the truth. Osu Sybok is here at Osu Spock's invitation. He didn't have advanced knowledge of the events of today in order to plan this assault. While assisting Osu Spock, both T'Mar and myself were privy to his private thoughts. What Sybok said is correct. The line of the monarch is Osu Sirin, his future offspring. It would fall to Osa T'Pella if something were to happen to Osu Sirin. This was in place prior to Osu Sybok and Osa T'Nash leaving Vulcan. The Roluman's tried to murder Osu Sirin, Osa T'Sa, and Osa T'Pella on the surface. We saw it on the video feeds."
Se'kan gave Sybok a half bow by way of apology. "Very well, we shall focus on others that have sufficient cause for Murder. Five Clans with female Youth lost either seats or positions on the Councils when we formed the new Vulcan government. We shall begin with them. T'Pol, inform the rest of our Clan of this verbally only and we shall adjust the security to have only those loyal to our Clan watching them."
T'Pol bowed and left the room. Kirk said. "I can have our ship's security on duty around Sickbay, Enginneering, the shuttle bay, life support, and other key areas. Your going to need the man power."
Se'kan said. "All additional eyes are welcome, but Osu Spock's security is still my responsibility. I don't want additional unknown persons around him or any of the Royals. S'haile Sarek will be back in Sickbay as will Osa Nyota and Osa T'Pella."
McCoy spoke up. "T'Pella? I didn't know she was hurt. Why is she going to Sickbay?"
T'Mar spoke. "She wishes to visit Osu Spock. I told the child she could do her lessons in his room. It is warm in there and her presence will not disturb him. He told her he would join her in the caravan and didn't. She is concerned for his well beaning. Her parents were killed with the destruction of Vulcan and the child had abandonment concerns as a result. We are seeking to miniminize her discomfort, since Osu Spock was hurt. The child is convinced he is dead and will believe nothing short of seeing him with her own eyes. Lady Nyota had also promised the child a tour of your ship, if she completed her outstanding homework assignments."
Kirk and Bones both remembered the girl pleading her case to stay on the caravan. Kirk cleared his throat. "How about we make that ship's tour include the Bridge and any other place she would find fascinating as a reward?"
Only Sybok smiled, but all the Vulcans looked pleased with the suggestion. "T'Pella would deeply appreciate seeing your ship's Bridge. She is fascinated by the stars."
Kirk smiled. "We can make that happen now while your arranging everything else. I would be happy to play tour guide for a Princess."
Bones rolled his eyes. Leave it to Jim to be a flirt with a Vulcan! At least he didn't have to worry about Jim trying to take this one to bed!
T'Mar left to get the girl. She had a guard following her as she left the Brig. Sybok laughted. "Careful Captain Kirk. My Brother is very protective over the females in his life. While he would deny the feeling, the result would be the same. If you make T'Pella sad in any way, Spock will break your neck. I will help him as well. Your reputation precedes you on the subject of the Ladies."
Bones laughed at the outraged look on Kirk's face. "Oh come on! She's a kid! I'm not that bad. Besides, I know better than to get on Spock's bad side. My neck is just starting to feel better from the first time he tried to choke me to death. Thank you very much! I damn sure ain't doing anything to get another choke hold from him, or any of you! Really? I have a reputation with the Ladies? Is it a least a good one? "
Sybok smirked at him and said. "I have no comment on the matter because I like you Captain James T. Kirk."
To be continued...
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