Informing T'Pol -- Chapter 2

T'Pol sat in the Captain's chair reading the PADD in her hand. She had just handed over the last of the performance reports and the Captain was in his ready room reviewing them.

"Sub-Commander," Hoshi called.

"Yes Ensign." she asked the communications officer.

"We're receiving a transmission for you. It's from the Vulcan High Command. Should I patch it through here?" she asked.

"No Ensign. I'll take it in my quarters. Commander, you have the bridge." With that T'Pol walked to the lift, determined to get to her quarters as fast as possible. Not noticing the curious looks from all the officers on the bridge. First the Captain and now T'Pol. The news must not be good.

Meanwhile in her quarters T'Pol was listening intently to what Ambassador Soval had to say.

"Sub-Commander it is my duty to inform you that you will no longer be serving as the Science Officer on Enterprise. A ship is on its way to bring you back to Vulcan."

"Ambassador may I ask why I am being removed from my position?" she calmly stated.

"Your position on Enterprise was only supposed to be temporary. Being around humans for so long has started to cloud your judgment. We have been monitoring your actions since you decided to stay on board. Several incidents have occurred which made us question your loyalty and some allegations have been made. The Vulcan High Command is holding an inquest to determine if these allegations are true."

"What am I being accused of?" she asked.

"Treason."

"Treason," she said, "and may I ask just who is accusing me of this crime?

"You will be informed of all the details once you arrive."

"You haven't answered my question sir. I would like to know who my accusers are."

"I was the one who made the allegations, and I was not alone. Several prominent citizens agree with me wholeheartedly. Your father included."

Although his face held no sign of emotion T'Pol was sure that he relished being the one to give her the news. While she wasn't surprised to hear that he made the accusations, she was surprised to hear her father backed him up.

"My father."

"Surprised T'Pol?" he asked.

Seeing how he was able to read her face she quickly masked her reaction. When she answered him it was with a composed face completely void of emotion. "I am incapable of feeling such an emotion sir. What I am is confused. I do not know why you would make these allegations. I also do not understand my father's reasoning as well. It is not logical"

"Think of all the times you have disappointed him. I understand that he has disowned you, but you are still his daughter. To all of Vulcan you are still T'Pol, daughter of S'Ton. He cannot allow you to damage the family name any longer. We had a discussion and I presented him with information I have regarding your performance. After reviewing them he agreed with me. After all, your father is a very logical man."

"Yes, he is." she stated. "What about you Ambassador? Why have you brought forth these charges against me?"

"I cannot allow you to continue on like this. The well being of all of Vulcan is at stake. I will not sit by and watch you betray us."

"Betray you, you mean. This is about me defending Captain Archer. You do not believe that I have betrayed Vulcan. You believe I betrayed you."

"Enough of this now. You will have your chance to speak when you arrive. Until then."

Before T'Pol could respond he ended the transmission. T'Pol just sat there thinking. Treason. It was not logical. I have never betrayed Vulcan. So why would the Ambassador say so? He is obviously having a hard time controlling his emotions. He is upset that I went against him and is going to do his best to see that I pay for it. Rubbing her temples she wished she had time to meditate. Realizing that wasn't an option at the moment she decided to return to her shift.

T'Pol got off the lift and was walking to her station when the Commander interrupted her thoughts. "T'Pol?"

"Yes, Commander?" she said.

"The Cap'n asked that you go to his ready room as soon as you returned. He's waitin' for you there."

"Thank you Commander."

The Captain obviously wanted to talk to her. What about she was unsure. Did he know about her transmission? Or did he want to speak about his? Determined to find out she proceeded to the ready room.