Chapter 76
Living Witness.
(Dark Mirror Scott POV)
"When Diplomacy fails, There is only one alternative Violence, Force must be applied without apology, It's the Starfleet way," I said.
"Then our philosophies are in agreement, Will you help us," Ambassador said.
"You're asking me to fight your war, Destroy your enemy," I said.
"I'm asking you to intimidate the Kyrians, with your technology Help me capture their leader, This ship has superior firepower, He won't risk a conflict with you," Ambassador said.
"We risk life and limb so your people can annex Kyrian land, Sounds like a good deal for you, What do we get?" I said.
"A way home," Ambassador said.
"You know more about Voyager than you've let on," I said.
"Your reputation in this quadrant precedes you, That's why we sought you out," Ambassador said.
"I'm listening," I said.
"There's a cyclic wormhole 5 days journey from here, We know where it is and we can help you stabilize it," Ambassador said.
"If you are lying, I will destroy your planet," I said.
"How far do you have to go? 60,000 light years," Ambassador said.
"I want all tactical data regarding your little war, Kyrian defenses, the position of your own forces, Everything," I said.
"You'll have it within the hour," Ambassador said.
"We Better, Ensign," I said. As he escorted our guest out.
XXX
I was on the Bridge as the Klaxon were going.
"8 Kyrian Fighter ships approaching," Neelix said.
"Arm the assault Probes. Fire at will," I said. "Hail them,"
"Channel open," Tuvok said.
"This is Captain McCall of the Warship Voyager, Break off your attack or I'll destroy you," I said.
"They are not responding," Tuvok said.
As we rumbled.
"They're returning fire, Shields are holding," Tom said.
"Chakotay, Any lick tracking down their leader," I said.
"No yet," Chakotay said. "We think Tedran has gone into hiding,
"I thought he might. We have to flush him out," I said.
"What do you suggest," Ambassador said.
"Biogenic weapons, We'll infect the most populated Kyrian Territories, The Doctor is nearly done working on the weapon," I said.
"Our conflict is with Tedran himself, Not with his people, They're innocent," Ambassador said.
"The best way to bring down a ruler is to make his people suffer," I said.
"Captain," he said.
"This is no time for half measures, you wanted victory, You are going to get it. Bridge to Sickbay status," I said.
"We have established a datalink between my neural net and the Phaser array, I am reconfiguring the beam to carry the Bio-agent you decided into the planet's atmosphere," Doc said.
"The T-Virus," I said.
"Yes, Captain," Doctor said.
"When is it going to be ready," I said.
"It's ready now, Captain," Doctor said.
"Phasers are online," Tuvok said.
"Target the first city and Fire," I said.
As Tom moved us close enough as Tuvok fired.
XXX
"Status," I said. "Status,"
"Approximately 3,000 Kyrians dead," Neelix said.
"That's it," I said.
"The Bio-agent is still dispersing through the Atmosphere," Tuvok said. "The Fatality rate will be 300,000 soon enough,"
"How soon?" I said.
"Best guess, 1 hour," Tuvok said.
"Why do you always keep me waiting Tuvok," I said.
"My Apologies, Preparing to fire again," Tuvok said.
"Double the yield," I said.
"Captain, Don't you think that's excessive?" Ambassador said.
"You picked a bad time to have second thoughts, Ambassador," I said.
"I want them defeated, But, but this is genocide," Ambassador said.
"Defeat, Genocide? why quibble with semantics," I said.
"This wasn't our agreement," Ambassador said.
"We're going to defeat the Kyrians and you're going to keep up your end of the Bargain. Or you will not like what will happen next," I said. As we got Rumbled. "Ensign, Confine this gentleman to the Brig, I'll let you know when it's over,"
"3 more Kyrian vessels approaching," Tom said.
"Evade them," I said.
"Aye, aye sir," Tom said.
"Tuvok you know what to do if he doesn't hold up his end of the bargain," I said.
"Aye Captain," Tuvok said.
XXX
"Tedran is here at this coordinates," Chakotay said.
"Assume your Prisoner told you the truth," I said.
"Oh believe me he was very cooperative at the end," Chakotay said.
"Neelix," I said.
"I'm reading a fortified compound 1.6 kilometers beneath the surface," Neelix said.
"Chakotay, You and Tuvok take an assault team, and find Tedran, Make sure he's escorted safely to Voyager," I said.
"Yes, sir, Tuvok," Chakotay said.
As we got Rumbled.
"Now what?" I said.
"Intruders, 4 Kyrians just beamed into the Engine room," Tom said.
"Bridge to Engineering, Engineering Respond," I said.
"They have erected forcefield, Our soldiers can't get in," Neelix said.
"They have left ,me no choice," I said. "Computer, Initiate the Borg activation sequence, Bridge to 7 of 9,"
"State your instructions," 7 said.
"A group of Kyrians is in the Engines room, Stop them," I said.
"We understand," 7 said.
After a few minutes.
"7 of 9 to the Bridge. The Kyrian threat has been neutralized," 7 said,.
"Good," I said.
"Captain, 2 of the Kyrians are still alive, what shall we do with them," 7 said.
"You wanted to expand your fighting force. Assimilate them," I said.
"We understand," 7 said. "Captain would you be able to come to the Cargo bay,"
"As soon as I can," I said.
"Understood," 7 said.
"I just received work from the attack team," Harry said.
"Good news Lt," I said.
"Very, They have captured Tedran and one of his aides, They're heading back to Voyager," Harry said.
"Take them to Chamber 19. and get the Vaskan Ambassador, This is one negotiation he won't want to miss," I said.
"Yes sir," Harry said.
XXX
As I headed down there as there were there.
"Welcome aboard," I said.
"I appreciate your Hospitality, Are all your guests treated so well?" Tedran said.
"Well, it's not every day, that we receive such an important visitor. The great Tedran, A man of wisdom and peace, A servant of his people, Well your people need you, Now more than ever," I said.
"State your demands," Tedran said.
"Tell your forces to stand down and I'll call off my attack, Even if I feel like it Release the Anti Virus," I said.
"I understand what the Vaskans want more of our territory, More resources, But what do you want Captain," Tedran said. "Why are you doing this to us?"
"He's offered my crew a way home," I said.
"To reach your home, you would destroy ours," Tedran said.
"That's right, And you'd do the same in my position," I said.
"No I would not," Tedran said.
"Spoken like a true martyr, You're very enlightened, But are you so proud, that you'd let your people die before you'd humble yourself?" I said Nodded making them got on theirs knees. "Tell them to surrender,"
"You have shamed us all, We could've ended this on our own, Peacefully, without him," Tedran said.
"Surrender," I said.
"No," Tedran said.
As I grabbed the Compression Rifle. As I shot his aide. Dead.
"We will prevail," Tedran said.
"No you will not," I said. Then Shot him Dead. "Don't look so shock ambassador. This is what you wanted, Isn't it?"
XXX
(Scott POV)
I was in my Ready room with the Ambassador.
"Don't worry Ambassador," I said. "We've got plenty of Medical supplies, And we'd be more than happy to share them with you,"
"Then we agree," Ambassador said. "In exchange we'll provide you with as much dilithium as you need,"
"That's Very generous, Ambassador," I said.
"I'll transport the Canisters immediately, It would be in your best interest to make this exchange quickly," Ambassador said.
"Oh why is that?" I said.
"We've been in conflict with a neighbouring species. The Kyrians. They've been threatening to attack us War could break out any day," Ambassador said. "We've tried every diplomatic option, But the Kyrians are a violent and stubborn people,"
"No Problem, I understand what you're going through," I said.
"I wish I could make you one of our diplomats," Ambassador said. "You might have better luck resolving this situation,"
"Under different circumstances. McCall to Sickbay," I said.
"This is the Doctor," Doc said.
"Ambassador Daleth and I have reached an agreement, Assemble the Medical supplies," I said.
"Done Captain, The supplies are in Cargo bay 1," Doc said.
"Once we transport the supplies to the Surface, There may be," I said. As We got hit.
"Red Alert, Captain McCall to the Bridge," Tuvok said.
As I headed out as the Klaxons were Red.
"Report," I said.
"We're being fired on by 3 ships," Tuvok said.
"The Kyrians," Ambassador said.
"Hail them," I said.
"Channel open," Tuvok said.
"This is Captain McCall of the Starship Voyager, We are not your enemies, Please break off your attack," I said.
"They're not responding," Tuvok said.
"I'd advise you to Retreat Captain," Ambassador said.
As we got hit again.
"Shields down to 86%," Harry said.
"Break our of orbit. Put some distance between us," I said.
"Yes sir," Tom said.
"Intruder alert, 4 Intruders. They are in Engineering," Tuvok said.
"McCall to Engineering. B'Elanna Respond," I said. "Tuvok,"
After a minute.
"Tuvok to McCall," Tuvok said.
"Go ahead," I said.
"The Kyrians have killed 3 of the Engineering crew. They've taken 7 of 9 and one of the injured crew member hostage," Tuvok said. "They're now on Deck 2, Section 32,"
"Acknowledged. Remember your offer to make me a diplomat? Well it looks like I don't have much of a choice," I said. "Tell the Doctor we have casualties, Have him meet us on Deck 2. Seal it off also,"
As we got down there with the Doc.
"McCall to Tuvok, We're approaching section 31," I said.
"The Evacuation of Deck 2 is complete. Captain, most of the crew member reported that Clara, Chloe, Ensign Wildman and Naomi was in the area," Tuvok said.
"Send 3 security teams to this deck, Then Seal all the access points," I said.
"Acknowledged," Tuvok said.
"How Typical of the Kyrians," Ambassador said.
"What do you mean?" Doc said.
"They fight the same way they live, Deviously," Ambassador said.
"McCall to Tuvok," I said.
"Tuvok here," Tuvok said.
"They are in the mess hall, We're going in," I said.
"Security is on the way," Tuvok said.
"I'll go first captain and draw any fire if need be," Doc said.
"Your crew is heroic captain," Ambassador said.
"I just happen to be invulnerable to Phaser fire, But I appreciate the Compliment, Captain," Doc said.
"Go, Be right behind you," I said.
As we went in.
"Tedran, This is between us," Ambassador said. "Leave these people out of it,"
"I know what you're doing, An alliance with these aliens," Tedran said.
"We were trading with them Nothing more," I said.
"You expect me to believe that?" Tedran said. "You plan to use this ship to destroy us,"
"We wouldn't need help if we wanted to destroy you," Ambassador said.
"We didn't realize you were fighting with the Vaskans, Now lower your weapons, And I promise you won't be harmed," I said.
As Security got to the other side. As 7 used it to break free as the Ambassador shot Tedran.
"No," I said. "Doc,"
"He's dead," Doc said.
"There was no need for that," I said. "Ensign escort our guest to the Transport room and beam them back to the Surface,"
"What about the Medical Supplies," Ambassador said.
"You have to do without. You should of told us about this little war you have on. You endanger this ship and my crew with this," I said. "Ensign,"
As they took him.
"You okay?" I said.
"I am undamaged," 7 said.
"McCall to Bridge," I said.
"Go ahead," Chakotay said.
"As soon as The Kyrians and the Ambassador is beamed back to the Planet surface. Get us out of here," I said.
"Aye Captain," Chakotay said.
Once the Kyrians and the Ambassador was off this ship. We were on our way for home.
That's all for this chapter.
More to follow.
Stay tuned and safe.
Love Y'all
PEACE!