Okay heres the deal, I don't own The Enterprise or Star Trek, nobody really can say that but Gene Rodenberry. The only character that is mine is Kylin Moore and anyone can use her. Brief recap, a new civilian ambassador has joined the crew. I forgot to mention earlier that Core is the organization that she is with. The official title is Federation of Intergalactic Peace Core (F.I.P.C) Nobody really wants her there but the ice has melted somewhat and now a red alert has been called, let the games begin!! Enjoy (!!

Chap 5

Kylin and Trip ran out the lift to the bridge. Archer and T'Pol were there. "What the hell is going on," Tucker asked.

"There is heavy fire going on between two ships in the next sector," Lt. Reed explained.

"Have you been able to identify them," Kylin asked

"Negative," Reed said looking at her and the captain.

"Kylin, you don't need to be here, this is a military problem," Archer told hoping she would get the hint.

"On the contrary, other then Ensign Mayweather, I am the only the human on this ship that has been this far into space. Beside part of my job is negotiations," Kylin told him, determined not to lose ground here. "Besides we are not involved in their conflict. This situation has be handled delicately, or we could get involved."

"She has a point Captain, the Vulcan database didn't put in a whole of detail on other species for us to use." Trip put in.

"I concur," T'Pol said.

Archer looked at her, "Okay but you are here only on a diplomatic capacity", he said.

She nodded and looked at the screen for the ship configuration. "Mr. Mayweather, have you seen that type of ship before," Kylin asked the ensign.

"They're familiar I just can't place them," Travis replied.

"I know they look almost like a cone," Kylin said. One of the ships had a bluish tint with silver markings, it was smaller. The other one was pure white with gold stripes. Other then that they appeared identical to each other with a wide circular base and a point at the bottom.

"Lt. Reed what type of weapons are they using", Kylin asked

"They're plasma based," he told her.

"Can you pick up any language, Hoshi," Archer asked.

Hoshi shook her head. "They're not using any type of transmitter that I know of," she told the crew

"The only thing sensors are telling me are that they're humanoid", Tucker told them.

"Wait, Subcommander, can enhance that marking there on the blue one," Kylin asked.

"I believe I can," T'Pol told her. With a few adjustments the marking enhanced by 50%. The marking looked an odd type of bird.

Kylin frowned and picked up her F.I.P.C (Federation for Intergalactic Peace Core) padd and flipping through the screens.

"What is that Dr. Moore," Reed asked.

"It's a data padd for the Core. It has all known species in it. Everything thing in the Vulcan database to want Bloomers and Colonists have met over the years. You are welcome to inspect if you like," she said, "Just a minute-, here we go." She handed the padd to Reed.

Everyone on the bridge was staring at her. Kylin ignored it, "Those ships are Calverion. It would be best if we were not notice."

Mayweather look up at the Captain and said "I agree with the ambassador."

"Why is that" Archer asked, "Let me play devil's advocate our directive is seek out new life"

"They have been at war with each other for sometime," Kylin explained, "The ruling class is the white one. Their homeworld is ruled by a military dictatorship. It's been in power for around 500 years. This rebellion started around that time, it didn't become a civil war until recently. The rebellion is know for dragging in other species."

"My family's freighter was almost taken over by the Calverions once, she's not lying about that," Travis told them

"I don't want to lose a chance for first contract," Archer said, thinking out loud, "How far is the homeworld from here"

"Five light years" Tucker told them.

"Are there any phenomena out there that could hide us from them," he asked.

"A nebula off port" T'Pol said

"Okay, we'll wait a day and if no one starts, we leave otherwise we are going to the homeworld," Archer said, "Kylin I guess this is your first assignment, find out what you can about this, gave Hoshi something for the U.T. to translate and read up on their customs. Meet me in the ready room tomorrow with them at 0730."

"Yes sir," she said getting excited over the work she would be doing.

"Trip I want a diagnostic on the engine, I don't want to be taken by surprise in case, they decide they want something," Archer told him.

"Yes sir," Trip said.

"Lt. Reed can I have my padd back, I need it," Kylin asked as the crew dismantled.

"Yes, here you go, thank you," he said, "What kind of technology is that"

"Alpha Centurion and New Tierran joint venture," she said, taking it from, "My cousin helped designed it and gave me one. Starfleet and the High command should start using them in a few years. I can download the database tomorrow."

"Please do," Archer said.

"May I see it", Trip said coming over to the group.

"Yes, just a moment, I need to give to Hoshi" Kylin said. She went over to the young woman. "There are some works in their primary language here, Lantain."

Together, they downloaded it to the system. Hoshi thanked Kylin, who in turn gave it to Trip.

"Here I'll walk you back to your quarters, Kylin. I want a better look on this. Is it compatible with our systems?" he asked.

"It should Hoshi and I didn't have a problems swapping information with it. My cousin designed it with Starfleet in mind" she explained.

"Better not talk that to the High Command they think that everything was created with them in mind" Trip told her smiling as they got off the turbolift.

She had to laugh, she had met Vulcans like that, and most of them were genuinely intrigued with humans. Kylin figured in a few decades Vulcans and Humans would get along better, since they would have more exposure to each other.

And there they were, in front of her door again. "Kylin, listen, I didn't mean to be inapprioate with you earlier," Trip told her looking fluster.

Kylin looked at him. Until that moment, she had forgotten about their earlier encounter her. "You didn't do anything wrong, Trip", she said, punching in her code.

He nodded, "Listen can I come, I won't stay long, I have diagnostic and its going to keep me up all night. Promise no funny business."

Kylin thought about it. She wasn't sure it was a good idea but couldn't find anything really wrong about it. "Okay, but its going to have to be short, because I have to put together a report by 0730."

They walked in together. "Kylin, I don't like to be subtle, I had a nice time this evening. I really like you." Trip told her.

"Look Trip, before you go any farther, like I said before its okay." Kylin said.

"I know, I just want to get to know you better," he said, "and keep the possibilities open."

"Lets be friends and see where it goes okay?" she said, "I just started here, let me have sometime to adjust. I have a hard time moving around."

Trip looked her. He knew if he pushed her that, there would be problems. I better play this one by ear, he thought. It wasn't like either one of them were going anywhere. "You have a deal Dr. Moore, I better go I have a diagnostic to run. Call me if you have problems with the data base."

With that, he kissed her cheek and left. Kylin smiled after him and looked at her padd. It suddenly didn't seem so important after all. Sighing, she started to work.

The next morning Kylin presented her report to the Captain. "This is really good Kylin," Archer said, obviously impressed.

"Captain, we getting a transmission," T'Pol's voice said over the intercom, its coming for the rebel ship.

Archer and Kylin looked at each other and got up. "Well Kylin lets see what you're made of," Archer said.

Sorry that's all for tonight. I need sleep. Sorry about the babble!!