Chapter Nineteen: Plan
"Here is a blueprint of the largest and remaining science lab in Oknashta. This is the only place where they store all the antidotes to the viruses they produce," Nevilka said.
"That's a gigantic building," Malcolm said, looking at the blueprint.
Nevilka pointed to two areas. "This is the only entrance, and this is the only exit. They are both heavily guarded."
"How are we supposed to get in and outta there, unharmed?" Trip asked.
"Simple. All we need are a few grenades, bombs, and phase pistols."
"We're going in there by force?" Malcolm asked.
"Yes," Nevilka answered matter-of-factly. "What's the matter? I thought for sure an armory officer would think this plan is wonderful. It was the routine of my companions and me."
"This is a government-funded project. If they find out Enterprise was involved, they'll declare an all out war against our ship…or even humanity. We could even lose our strongest ally—the Vulcans."
"My government will not know that Enterprise was involved. Not if we go according to our plan. My mission is to destroy every last one of those abominable buildings. And once we get the antidote to Hopsvirn—"
"Is that what it's called?" Trip cut in. "What does that virus do?" Although Trip asked, he wasn't sure he wanted to know.
"Its better you not know. We will get this antidote and you will be with your mate again."
Trip finally registered that Nevilka always spoke of Hoshi as his mate. He chuckled. "Well, she ain't exactly my mate, right now."
"I thought…"
"She's someone I care about deeply," Trip said. "Someone we all care about."
"Ahem." Malcolm cleared his throat. "I see that we've got everything settled. I should get the weapons together and, Nevilka, I want you to prepare every little detail we might need to know for tomorrow. And you, Trip, should be seeing Hoshi in sickbay."
Trip smiled; he was reminded of what he had planned.