Disclaimer:  I do not own any part of the show Enterprise, they are all owned by the rich people of Paramount.  There is no reason to sue me I get no money from this story, and if you did sue all you would get is a half-eaten pizza and some cokes.

Author's notes:  Here is the next installment of "Illogical Behavior", also saw the promo for Azati Prime, and I got to say it looks good.  Anyways, enough chit-chat let's get on with the story.

Illogical Behavior

            Jonathan Archer was currently cleaning up the mess that plagued his private washroom.  'I knew I should have installed those suction hoses on the bottom of the tile.  That would have cleaned this mess up in a minute, I'll be damned if I have to clean this up again.  Maybe T'pol's right, maybe I really got to control my emotions.'

"Lt. Reed to Captain Archer."

"This is Archer, what is your status Lieutenant?"

"The prisoners are in Sickbay and are ready to be interrogated sir."

"Good, I will be there shortly."

            Cleaning up the last bits of water Archer threw the towels into the laundry hamper and exited into his bedroom to change his filthy clothes.  'I must calm down, no more punching the prisoners.  I can't let them get to me, I command this ship and they are my prisoners I have nothing to fear from them.'

            Beginning the arduous journey to Sickbay Archer wondered what happened to cause such a rift between the Xindi and Humans.  'There must be a reason, I mean it can't be because we destroyed their homeworld.  We haven't even seen these people before the incident on Earth.  What is happening?  And who is manipulating the key players of this farce?'

            Greeting Phlox as he entered Sickbay Archer took his first look at the prisoners since leaving the cargo bay.  "How are they Doctor?  Are they healthy enough to be interrogated?"

"Yes, I believe so, but Captain I must warn you that they may be a little agitated."

"So am I Doctor, so am I."  Positioning himself in front of Daegar, Archer began his inquiry, "How are you feeling?"

"Much better now, Human.  Now, what do you want?"

"I am the one asking the questions.  Answer them and this interrogation will go much easier."

"Whatever you're after you won't get it out of us.  We have seen what you do to those different from you.  Destroying whole worlds to feed your bloodlust, what do you have to say for yourself?"

"We have never done any of the crimes that you have charged us with, where did you get your information?"

"Enough, I will not speak to you Human.  All that comes from your mouth is lies and untruths."

Visibly agitated Archer ordered his crew to put all three of them in the brig.  "What shall you do to them Captain?"

"Nothing, Doctor.  I am not an animal torturing for information.  Although I would like you to research their biological makeup and tell me what you find."

"Well, during the previous scans I found an item that may be of interest to you Captain."

"What is it Doctor?"

"Well, it seems that their neuro pathways are sensitive to certain amounts of lithium carbonate.  If I place enough into their systems I can safely erase parts of their memories."

"This is intriguing Doctor, but will it have any permanent effect on their health?"

"Not to worry Captain, the chemical will only erase their memories not damage the brain in any lasting way."

Pondering the ramifications of this news Archer convened a council of his superior officers to assess the situation.  "Doctor will you tell them what you told me?"

"Certainly, as you all know the prisoners in the brig are Xindi.  But I have found trace amounts of…"

While the good Doctor was getting everyone caught up in the situation Archer had already formulated a plan to get the information he needed from the Xindi captain.  "As you all have heard with this technique Doctor Phlox has mentioned we are able to eliminate certain memories from the prisoner's minds.  If used correctly we may be able to extract the information needed to continue our mission."

"That is true Captain, but will the chemicals kill the Xindi?"

"No, Trip.  It is only going to erase their memories of the last couple weeks.  No long-term effects should happen, right Doctor?"

"Yes, the Captain is correct no lasting damage will be sustained by the prisoners."

"Now I have formulated a plan to retrieve the information needed, first we will build a makeshift shuttle…"  With that the plan was set into motion for Archer to befriend the Xindi captain and gain needed data about the weapon and its location.

            In 2 days time the crew had built the shuttle, motion device needed, and administered the lithium carbonate to Daegar.

            "Captain we have put hair extensions in your scalp and found clothing from a past away mission.  We have also come up with a way to communicate with you while you are in the shuttle with Daegar.  We will embed a microphone into your skin and you will be able to hear everything I say."

            "Thank you Hoshi.  Is our guest ready yet?"

            "Yes, Captain.  He is being placed in the shuttle as we speak.  Sir, be careful and good luck."

            "I will Hoshi, now tell Trip not to shake the ship too damn much.  I want a nice simulation not a roller coaster."

            "Acknowledged sir."

            Making his way aboard the newly designed cargo ship Archer gazed in wonder at what his crew could do in 2 days.  Taking his seat Archer gave the signal and Phlox administered a hypospray to awaken Daegar.  With one final wish of luck the doctor had exited the vessel.

            The alien was soon rousing himself from his stupor, and found to his surprise the ship rocking and jerking.  "What is the meaning of this?"

            "Well did you think that they would let us go without a fight?"

            "What are you talking about?  And why are you here human?"

            "Oh great!  You don't remember me?"

            "I don't know who you are, but you had better release me."

            "I am not holding you hostage Daegar.  We are in this together don't you remember?"

            "What nonsense are you speaking of?  I have never seen you in my entire life, now release me at once."

            "I would love to pal, but we are kinda being chased by your kin.  And they are locking onto this ship."

            "Who are?"

            "The Insectoids who else?"

            "The Insectoids are my allies they would not attack without warrant.  Let me speak with them."

            "No can do, they are deflecting all hails.  Plus they are readying their positron lasers and aiming for our warp core."

            "This is madness, they cannot be targeting this ship.  Do they know I am aboard?  They must be trying to rescue me."

            "Now that is a laugh, they are the ones that tortured you in the first place."  A mighty shock reverberated throughout the ship, "Damn, they are breaking down our shields.  If you don't help me there won't be a later."

            Another jolt, "There goes our shields, come on Daegar help me fix the shields.  If they land one more hit were through."

            Hurrying to the flashing board Daegar tried his best to salvage what he could of the shield generators.  "I have given us one last chance human, take us into warp."

            "I would gladly do it Daegar, but the only problem being the warp engines are kinda broken right now."  Turning back around Archer tried to initiate warp with minimal success, they had eluded the Insectoids but at what cost?

            "We have escaped for now, and I believe you have a few questions for me."

            "You're damn right I do human.  What is going on?"

            "Name's Jonathan not human Daegar.  And to your second question, let me ask you what do you last remember?"

            "I was commanding my ship and exploring an asteroid belt for scientific study."

            "Wow, they did a number on you.  You can't even remember the last 4 years of hell."

            "What are you talking about?  How can it be 4 years have passed?"

            "Look at yourself Daegar, look at me."

            "What has happened?  Why are my clothes in such disrepair?  And my hygiene unkempt?"

            "Well, to start from the beginning it happened 4 years ago…"

            "My home was destroyed?  Impossible, the Insectoids were power mad but they would never do that."

            "While you were building your weapon, the Insectoids were preparing an invasion of your homeworlds.  They destroyed each of your species, from the mammals, to the reptilians.  They were not satisfied until all threats were exterminated."

            "Impossible, impossi…How could this happen?"

            "They locked us up together for the hell of it.  I watched my crew and my ship destroyed by your hands.  We fought at first, punching and tearing into each other.  Here is a scar from one of your nasty right hooks.  After a while it was futile, there was no way we could kill each other.  And what was there to kill each other for?  Both our world's were destroyed, all our friends and family destroyed what could killing each other accomplish?"

            "You mean, my wife and children are dead?  That cannot be, my poor Rahea; she was always telling me not to trust the Insectoids.  How could they do this to me?"

            "I don't know about your family but mine are all gone.  I heard of some survivors forming on a distant world."

            "My wife and children could still be alive?"

            "I do not know, I don't want to get your hopes up."

            "No, there is no possible way they could have survived, Azati Prime would have been the first one destroyed by the Insectoids."

            "We have no where to go, would you like to make sure?"

            "Yes, I would like to pay my last respects to them."

            "Very well then, what are the coordinates to Azati Prime?"

            "Umm…."

            "You still don't trust me?"

            "You must understand, it may seem like a couple of days since we last talked to you Jonathan.  But to me you are still the enemy and I cannot give up coordinates to my homeworld."

            "Fine be my guest."  Moving away from the control panel Archer watched as the Xindi captain typed in his coordinates.  "It will probably take a while with our warp engines damaged as they are.  I am heading to bed, good night Daegar."

            "Ahh, yes good night Jonathan."  Casting a suspicious glance Archer's way, Daegar couldn't shake the feeling of sorrow that invaded his being.  Finalizing his destination Daegar sat on the adjacent bed and laid down to sleep.  'I will find you Rahea, and we will be together again.  One way or another.'

            When he was sufficiently sure that Daegar had fallen asleep Archer slipped out of his bed and kneeled next to the alien to administer a double dose of hypospray.  Watching the alien sleep deepen Archer relaxed his muscles and plopped down on his bed.  "Archer to T'pol, do you read me?"

            "Yes, Captain."

            "The Xindi is sedated, I am exiting the pod now."

            "Acknowledged, Captain."

            'Have a nice sleep Daegar when you wake up we shall talk again.'

AN:  Well there goes Chapter 5, sorry about the lack of romantic moments but I needed to get this out of the way.  Anyways, thank you again for reading and don't forget to review.  Peace, I'm out.