Chapter 12

"Absolutely not!" Nicole exclaimed.

Nicole and Data were asked to come to the Observation Lounge to talk over some things about the case. It was Admiral Styrrec who suggested a mind meld.

"I don't know how I feel about this." Dr. Crusher said.

"And nor do I. Do you have any idea of what this could do to you, Styrrec?" Nicole said, looking at the Vulcan Admiral.

"I understand the risks involved, yes. However, to understand the truth we must know what happened all those years ago." Admiral Styrrec said.

"Nothing happened. I was prepared to die for the life of the crew." Nicole said.

"There's more. I am able to sense you are hiding something, Nikki. I sensed it then and I am sensing it now." Troi said.

Nicole turned away. She focused on the door. Worf stood by the door by the order of Admiral Styrrec to keep her from running off.

"Nicole, my child, what did I tell you before you went back to Earth?" Admiral Styrrec asked.

"That I deserve to be in Starfleet just as much as anyone else." Nicole said, tears began to form behind her eyes.

"Nikki, my dear, I have seen you when you are not in distress. I would like to see that again. If you wish, I will stay with you." Data said.

"I would as well." Geordi came into Nicole's field of vision. "You are just dealing with a lot right now, but Data is right. This does not define who you are, Nikki. You just need to get over this hurdle."

Nicole smiled as she wrapped her arms around the Chief Engineer. He was indeed her best friend.

Nicole turned to Admiral Styrrec once she let go. "Fine, but I want Dr. Crusher there as a precaution."

"A wise precaution." Admiral Styrrec nodded his head.

He then left to prepare for the meld.

"I need one of you to sit behind her. It will help keep her grounded." Admiral Styrrec said.

Admiral Styrrec sat on the ground in front of the coffee table. He was using Nicole's meditation candle. Dr. Crusher was there as well. And so were Geordi and Data.

"I will." Data said.

Data sat down on the floor behind Nicole. His back was against the sofa. Nicole sat in between his legs which he had bent. His forearms were resting against his knees. Nicole leaned back against her boyfriend. She gave him a gentle kiss.

"Commander La Forge, go stand with Dr. Crusher. I need you to be on standby in case she goes into a panic attack." Admiral Styrrec ordered.

"Understood." Geordi said. He went over to stand with Dr. Crusher. He gave Nicole a smile.

Nicole closed her eyes and sighed. She folded her hands in the typical Vulcan way. She tried to relax her mind. When she was ready, she leaned forward so Admiral Styrrec could do the mind meld.

"My mind to your mind. My thoughts to your thoughts. Take us back to the time you were on The Newton defending your crew in the courtroom." Admiral Styrrec said.

Ensign Nicole Riker stood in some type of courtroom. She was in shackles. The crew was being held in an undisclosed location. Those who were still trapped on the ship were still there. Nicole was ready to die for the lives of the crew.

"I am ready to die for the crimes committed against my Captain." Nicole said.

"You will die for your Captain." The Romulan Judge asked, intrigued.

"Yes." Nicole nodded her head.

"Perhaps you Federation are not so foolish." The Judge said, chuckling.

The memory changed. Nicole was confined to a bed. She was quietly moaning in pleasure as someone was eating her out.

"You can be as loud as you want, dear. No one can hear you." The person said wickedly.

He continued. This time using his fingers along with his tongue. He was trying to get Nicole to hit her climax several times.

Nicole winced. She tried to resist Admiral Styrrec seeing anymore.

"Let me see my child. Who was he?" Admiral Styrrec said.

Data placed a hand on Nicole's waist. He was trying to tell her by touch that he was here. He was not upset by her past lovers. What mattered was right now.

The memory changed again. Nicole was no longer bound. Her body was constantly in pain and she was so exhausted from so many orgasms. However this man wasn't stopping. He wanted to reach his end.

Nicole clutched onto him as a lifeline as he pumped in and out of her. He pulled back enough so his tongue could invade her mouth. Nicole was disgusted by the taste.

Nicole could almost taste that same taste in her mouth now. She made a noise. Data made a mental note at Nicole's accelerated heart rate. He looked over at Dr. Crusher. She nodded her head. She saw the same thing.

When the guy pulled back to look into eyes…..

"No!"

Nicole gently pushed back Admiral Styrrec. She leaned back against Data. She needed to know that he was still there. Data wrapped his arms around her, he held her as she took several calming breaths. A bad taste in her mouth.

Admiral Styrrec bent down to blow out the candle.

"Geordi, can you get me a cup of coffee?" Nicole asked once she calmed enough to talk.

Geordi walked over to the replicator. He replicated a cup of black steaming coffee. Nicole took it from the Chief Engineer. (Data eased up on his grip so Nicole could reach for the mug.) She didn't even give it a chance to cool down, she just drank it. It burnt her mouth a little, but it was alright. She could manage it.

Dr. Crusher went ahead and scanned both Admiral Styrrec and Nicole. Admiral Styrrec was perfectly fine. He was able to control his emotions. Nicole was fine too. Her blood pressure was a little high. However, that was normal for her. Her anxiety was elevated.

"Better?" Data asked.

"Yes my love. I am alright." Nicole said, leaning back against Data. Data let go of her fully. He even turned down his eternal temperature.

"Nicole, who was he?" Admiral Styrrec asked.

Nicole looked away. "I don't remember."

"Yes you do. Tell me, my child." Admiral Styrrec said.

Nicole looked at Admiral Styrrec. "I don't think it would be appropriate to talk about my past one night stands in front of my boyfriend."

"Nikki, my dear, you must understand that I do not feel jealousy." Data said.

"It still wouldn't be appropriate, babe." Nicole said, looking up into Data's yellow eyes.

"If it helps us in understanding why Admiral Aarons wants to end your career then I do not mind if we discuss it."

Data placed a gentle kiss on Nicole's lips just like she did before. This caused Nicole to smile. She truly did not deserve this Android. However, she wasn't complaining.

Nicole turned back to Admiral Styrrec. "I don't remember his name. In order to keep us from going to war they had me sleep with him several nights in a row. Thankfully I was on birth control. Or there would be a romulan human betazoid child out there somewhere."

"Even after that they wouldn't help in rescuing the crew members down below?" Admiral Styrrec asked.

"It wasn't part of the agreement. I tried to make another agreement-" Nicole trailed off as she looked down. "It fell on deaf ears though."

Admiral Styrrec leaned forward. He lifted Nicole's chin so she could look at him.

"You did what you had to, my child. No one in this room thinks less of you."

Tears began to fall from Nicole's eyes. "I feel so disgusted with myself though, Styrrec."

Admiral Styrrec used his thumb to wipe the tears. "I understand, Nikki.

Sometime had gone by. Nicole was resting against Data's bare chest. She felt better to get what happened off her chest, but she still hated herself for sleeping with the enemy.

"I do not think you are disgusting, Nikki." Data said.

Nicole ran her fingers down his chest. "You should. I slept with the enemy."

"Commanding Officers sometimes make choices that they are not proud of, my dear. I made a few choices that I am unable to discuss that caused me to question my decisions." Data confessed.

Nicole looked up at her boyfriend. She found herself climbing on top of him, straddling him. Data's hands went to her bare legs. She chose to wear a starfleet issue sports bra and underwear to bed.

Nicole bent down. Their lips were inches apart.

"Nikki." Data whispered against her mouth.

The minute she climbed on him, his sexual program was trying to activate. He does not feel sexual attraction or arousal, but he would be lying if he said he did not to activate it right now.

"Kiss me." Nicole whispered.

That was all Data needed. His sexual program activated in full force and he found himself pinning Nicole to the bed. Against Nicole's wishes, Data chose to take things slow and easy. He wanted his girlfriend to know how much she was "loved" and cared for.