This chapter is a little weak I will admit to that but we really never got to see a lot of negotiations on TNG so I did my best. I promise that it does get better just read on.
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Chapter Two
Riker and Troi along with the Breoins enter the conference room together; while the security guards remain outside. As Riker expected the Theolins were at the far end of the conference table while the Breoins remained closest to the doors. Troi took her place on the right of Will as the conference began.
"You both are guests on my ship and I expect that you will follow all the rules. If by any chance, either of you begin to show signs of endangering my ship I will have no problem removing you from both the negotiations as well as this ship. I want all of you to be on your best behavior."
The Breoin leader, Nediar broke the silence with a slight cough.
"We have been at war for over 500 years we do not want our children to keep on fighting. With a new generation our species can take their place in our solar system. There are five planets, we only want three of them Beaken, Nekaeb, and Belac. The Theolins can have Lelac, and Kenaeb both have sufficient grounds to survive for many years. The climate is always summer therefore we do not need any storage for our winter season."
"Three planets we were the first here we should get at least three of them. You Breoins came a thousand years later it is only fair that we get tie first pick on what planets we want to collimate."
"Wait a minute we are here to make peace not to decide on who gets what planet. It seems that both or your species have lived within each other's worlds for many years. Why now do you want separate colonies?"
"Counselor, I know you want what's best for us but we only want what's best for our children. Dividing the planets in this way is the only way we can try and prevent any further warfare."
"What Nediar, Counselor Troi is right. The only way you can make peace is if you live together in harmony. You are the same species why now do you want to be considered separate?"
"We are not the same species, the Breoins have different beliefs then we have. My people believe in working with nature."
"What do our beliefs have to do with our planets? Those planets are the ones that best suit our way of life. Lelac and Kenaeb are best suited for the Theolins beliefs. It is not that much to ask for."
"There are five planets and two races. If it were perhaps six planets it would be easier to divide them. If I give permission for the Breoins to take three of the planets then the Theolins will only have two. What if a natural disaster strike one of their planets are you willing to evacuate the Theolins to one of your planets?"
"There has been no such disaster, as you call it, since the creation of our solar system."
"That doesn't mean that it won't happen."
"Counselor I know you mean well but the Theolins and Breoins can not possibly work together let alone live together."
"Then why ask for peace, the only way the Federation will allow this mission either you both have to live together in harmony or your war will continue. Now I know you both don't wan to see that but it is the only suggestion and possibility for us to make an agreement."
"I have a suggestion Captain if I may?"
Riker nods and looks to both of the species.
"Why don't you come and visit our planets? It will only take a few moments then you may return home."
"What would they need to see our planets for Nediar?"
"Perhaps you want something else? I smell a rat!"
Both the Breoins and Theolins sand fists clenched hard against the table. Riker jumps from his seat, along with Troi, to stop the possibly of an all out fist fight in the conference room. He protectively stands in front of Troi who is a bit unnerved about the activity in the room.
"Wait a minute! Braiden, Nediar, we are here to discuss peace talks if both of you continue to act like this I can end this now!"
"No please, we need this peace treaty."
"Then both of you take your seats and we can discuss your invitation."
All take their seats again Riker was correct it would be very difficult to find something they both had in common.
TBC…Chapter Three