Chapter 10

Data returned to the Enterprise and discussed the proposal of Lore with Captain Picard.

-"Sir, I have an important news. Lore desires to have a wife. He signed another deal in which he promises to maintain the borders of his Empire. He seems changed… Nick 5 became an important architect and minister. The people call him Prince. The Borg developed different characters, such as Hugh or Seven did. They have now theatres, schools of art and music, … The cities are much improved by the projects of my son. I am proud of him, sir. Perhaps we could no more fear this people."- Data said.

Picard was astonished. He wanted to discuss the new deal with Starfleet Command and especially with Admiral Janeway. She requested the opinion of Seven, the major expert of the Borg. She thought that this change was a good sign and she was happy that Nick 5 didn't obey to her command to destroy Lore and his cube. Perhaps she was wrong and he had more experience about him. So the Command decided to approve the deal.

Data built the new android in only 4 weeks. The experience acquired during the last years made him very fast. Cindy wanted to assist him, because she knew better the mind of the females. Her advices were precious because she should become a normal wife. Cindy added her personal interests to the standard program. Data insisted to add the music, the dance and the painting too.

At the end they should choose a name for her. Cindy didn't want that the android would have a number. Data accepted her advice but wanted choose the name, Loree. It was the perfect name for the wife of Lore. She has long and blond hair and blue eyes. Her skin was pink and soft. She was beautiful, she seemed already a Queen.

Data and Cindy passed about three months to teach the morality and the behavior of a Queen. They explained to her that she was responsible of the destiny of an entire people. At the end they told her that she would have a nephew, Nick 5, their son.

-"Well, Loree, the great moment is arrived. You should become the spouse of Lore in a few days, we will come for the ceremony. You should depart now, because Lore wants to know you. And remember: Nick 5 is very strong. If you needs help, go to him."- Data said.

Cindy was happy that a marriage could end years of battles between the Borg and the Federation. Data seemed to have found the tranquility and he made sex with her again. The intense work of the last weeks helped the couple to pass over the problems.