This fan fic story chronicles Lore's life prior to his initial encountered with Data.
Contains mild violence and sexual content

Journey to the Dark Side: A Lore Story, REDUX
Written by: S. Bell

Chapter Fifteen: Fallen

Lore sat alone by the lake for a while to let off some steam. He was furious at his parents for choosing the colonists side over his, but even more so at his mother. Lore figured, at least Dr. Soong had given him a chance and has even defended him at times. Then he thought of how good his life would be with Jackie once they left the colony. He knew it would make him feel better to see her again, even if he'd already seen her just a few hours before. He arrived at her door and began talking with her outside of her quarters. The two discussed the day and time they would take a shuttle to leave the planet. Suddenly, a security officer approached Lore, but kept a safe distance.

"Lore, step away from her."

"What? You've got to be kidding me!"

"Do you see me laughing? Step away from her, I won't ask you again!" the guard replied, his voice was shaky.

"Excuse me sir, it's okay. He's just talking to me." Jacqueline called to the guard, but he and Lore seemed to ignore her as they faced each other.

Lore took a few threatening steps towards the guard, who appeared to get nervous and fired the weapon. All parties wore surprised expressions as Jacqueline was struck by beam of light in the chest. She groaned as she collapsed to the ground. Lore immediately rushed over to her and cradled her limp body. She was still alive, but badly stunned.

"Jackie!" he yelled before he turned to the guard, "What did you do?!"

The guard said nothing as he was frozen with a stunned expression etched on his face. Witnesses called for medical help and when the doctor arrived at the scene Lore was extremely defensive.

"Get away from her!" he growled.

"We don't know how her body will respond to such an injury. It's important that we evaluate her immediately."

Lore glared at the security officer with apparent malevolent intentions. He stepped away from Jackie to allow the medical team to do their job before walking towards the security officer — who was still frozen with fear.

"Lore!" the doctor called, "We have to take her to sick bay. Her vital signs are becoming unstable. You can come with us, I'm sure she would want you to be with her."

Lore was torn between the desire to enact revenge and to be with the woman he loved. For a moment, the prospect of killing the security officer seemed to be the more seductive of the two options. However, he realized that he could always get his revenge later and he decided to accompany the doctor and Jackie to sickbay. Dr. Soong was on his way over to scold him for what he had said to Juliana, but thought better of it once he saw the unfolding scene. Instead, he went to sickbay along with the medical team and Lore.