Vulcan and Human Keepsake

Chapter 22nd

Two hours later the two Vulcan Captains T' Lings and T' Ariel. Both are in their high seventies for age arriving inside the airlock of the Keepsake. Captain Archer, Commander Tucker and Science Officer T'pol were waiting for the airlock to be connected before opening it up.

Commander Tucker pressed the final button to opened it up to show the two Vulcan Captains with their security officers as requested. "Welcome gentlemen." Captain Archer said. "if you wish, we will head for the conference room to go over the mission details.

"Very well Captain Archer, please lead the way. " Captain T'Ariel pointed with the trio walking away to take the turbo lift to the fourth level.

T'Pol didn't say a word, since she had dealt with the two Captains over the years, though they have been keeping up to date with her career and her human bondmate. Moving into the conference room with Archer and Tucker, while the two Vulcan Captains sat down with the security officers standing outside as per order.

"Alright Captain Archer, what did Starfleet Intelligence have to say on the matter of the Zoolanders?" Captain T'Lings asked with his hands folded staying calm as with Captain T'Ariel.

Taking a deep breath before answering. Captain John Archer needed to be strong now in front of the two Vulcan commanders with years of experience. "You're as with the other six Starfleet vessels will be heading for the system ahead of us looking for the Zoolanders having taken the Xindi from the past with using of the Guardian of Forever." He stated...

"We have encounter the Guardian of Forever twice before during the last twenty five years. It's dangerous to think that history might of been changed. Has it Captain Archer?" Captain T'Ariel asked the question in the conference room.

"No it hasn't Captain T'Ariel. You can speak with my Science officer T'Pol about it if you like." Archer announced to have T'pol on the defensive all of a sudden, even though Commander Tucker was trying to be supported for his Vulcan wife.

"No need Captain Archer. We have all of the facts. We will support you fully in the endeavor with the mission. Hopefully we will be able to figure out the Xindi were taken in the first place." T'Ariel said with his voice evenly with moving up from his seat to head back to his vessel.

"May the wind be at our backs to find out the complete truth." As he says with feeling his heart rate rising watching the two Vulcan commanders leave with Commander Tucker to escort them back to the airlock. "Are you alright T'Pol?" He asked with placing a hand onto her shoulder to calm her.

"I will be fine Johnanan." She replied with calling him by his name. It's been a long time since she has done so. "I just hope Captain that we are going to be successful once we reach their planet. Maybe we will be able to develop a dialogue with the government to let them go free." She responded with moving up from her chair feeling unsteady. She needed to go to her quarters to mediate. No doubt her husband Commander Tucker is going to be worried about her actions.

"I will be on the bridge for a few minutes to wait for the Starfleet vessels. Afterwards I will head for my quarters to rest. And it was showing on his face and body of the stress lately of the mission.

A short time later...

Commander "Trip" Tucker knew his wife was in trouble trying to cope with her inner turmoil. After coming from airlock, he headed for their quarters walking inside to find her sitting crossed leg on the floor mediating.

"What's wrong T'Pol?" Trip had to asked with being worried for his bond mate.

"I really don't know I am feeling like this Trip. Ever since we have been in this region of space, I feel like I am losing control like years ago." She stated with her husband moving down to the floor to meet her eyes. It was a little uncomfortable since it's been awhile.

"It could be that you're anxious to have this end to be home with our daughter Elizabeth on Earth?" Commander Tucker announced with slight sadness at the mention of their daughter.

"Possible Trip. Anyway we both need to get some rest before the Starfleet vessels arrive." She said with a slight crooked smile.

"I agree on that part of your statement T'Pol." He helped her up from the floor to change their clothing to sleep. Even though she knew that her husband had other ideas on his mind...