"Sir, four Federation starships have broken through the lines and are headed this way." Daniels said.
"Which ones?" Picard asked.
"Alexandria, Thunderchild, Solent and Katana."
"Sir, we've just received word from the Emperor. He says proceed with the destruction of Betazed."
An evil grin appeared on the mirror Picard's face.
"Arm quantum torpedoes and fire when ready."
Daniels entered the appropriate commands into this console and then the ISS Enterprise fired four quantum torpedoes at the planet. About half a minute later, the blue colored torpedoes slammed into the surface of Betazed, each yield a little more than 50 isotons which the four of them could lay waste to almost half the planet.
"Ready the next barrage." Picard ordered.
"Sir, we've got multiple starships coming in."
"Forget the planet. Fire a transphasic torpedo where one of the ships will come out of warp."
Daniels did as he was told and fired a transphasic torpedo. The ships came out of warp and the first ship that was struck by the torpedo was the Saber class Katana. Its bridge took a direct hit and exploded, seconds later the rest of the ship followed.
The other three ships opened fire on the Enterprise.
"The Federation ships have opened fire on us." Daniels said.
"Obviously." Picard said.
"Lock phasers and return fire."
The mirror Enterprise fired phasers and struck the Solent. The Alexandria and Thunderchild came about and opened fire as well. They hammered away at the Enterprise's shields.
"Our shields are collapsing." Daniels reported.
"Keep firing." Picard ordered. "I have a plan."
The three Federation starships fired on the Enterprise as it began moving away.
"Sir," Merriell said. "Another interspacial anomaly is forming on the other side of the planet."
"They're turning tail and running." Sparhawk said.
The Federation ships stopped firing.
"We'll let them go for now." Allensworth said. "What's the damage on Betazed?"
"Those torpedoes they launched did some damage." Merriell reported. Another beeping filled the room. "Sir, the anomaly is no longer there."
"There's no way they entered it that fast." Allensworth said.
"The Enterprise is still on the other side of the planet." Alex said.
"We've got incoming." Fulks said.
"Move us away." Allensworth said.
They could see both the Thunderchild and the Solent on their view screen. Both ships were also moving away. Suddenly, the Solent burst into a ball of flames. Debris scattered away.
Hoshi's eyes were wide with shock. It wasn't just due to the fact that it was a surprise attack; it also had something to do with that Dustin's sister was an officer on board. She turned around to look at Dustin but he wasn't there.
Dustin ran down the corridor heading to the transporter room. On his way he opened an armory locker and pulled out a phaser rifle. He then proceeded on his way to the transporter room.
He entered the transporter room and stepped on the pad.
"Beam me to the Enterprise."
"Sir?"
"That's an order, Lieutenant."
The Lieutenant entered the controls and Dustin dematerialized from the transporter pad.
Picard had a malicious smile on his face as he saw the sensor readings about the destruction of the Solent.
"Captain, two hundred Federation ships have broken through our lines."
Suddenly the klaxon went off again on it wasn't the red alert it was the intruder alert.
"Intruder alert, deck sixteen. Security detail to deck sixteen." Daniels said.
"Data, go."
Data nodded to his captain and then headed to the turbolift.
"Sir, another anomaly is opening and it would appear the Enterprise was headed for it but now it's holding position." Merriell said.
"That little prank they just pulled will leave him with one incredibly brassed off chief engineer." Stull said.
"Why's that, Ensign?" Allensworth asked.
"Commander Zofchak's sister served on that ship."
"That's right." Allensworth said turning around to see his chief engineer missing. "Damn it."
Dustin ran down the corridors of the mirror Enterprise, firing at any crewmember he saw. He didn't care what division or department they were in. They were mirror versions therefore they were evil. He was pretty much correct. Suddenly he was met with a group of security officers. He fired first and hit one of them square in the chest.
He stepped behind the wall for cover and returned fire. He hit two more officers and then ducked back behind the wall. There were about five officers left. He turned back around to fire. After taking down two more officers, he felt someone grab the back of his neck. In an instant he was lifted into the air and thrown into the wall. He looked up to see Commander Data.
It was a good thing and a bad thing to see Commander Data. The good thing was that he could see an old friend again. The bad thing was that it wasn't the Commander Data he knew from his Enterprise. He knew that this Data was more evil and ruthless.
Data turned to the security team. "Go. I will handle this."
"But Commander."
Data pulled out his phaser and fired at one of the officers, vaporizing him.
"I said go."
Without another word the security team left the scene leaving Dustin and Data alone.
Dustin shot to his feet and aimed his phaser. Data was too quick for him. Data grabbed the end of the hand phaser and crushed it.
"Shit." Dustin said.
Data cocked his arm back and threw a punch at Dustin's head. The chief engineer ducked to avoid the disastrous blow. Dustin moved out from Data's reach, or so he thought. He felt the android grab his collar and throw him down the corridor. Dustin landed hard on his back. He stood up again ready to fight. He knew he had no chance of beating Data without some sort of weapon. He saw his phaser rifle lying on the ground past Data. He ran towards Data and leaned to the left, he then spun around to the right juking Data and he had a clear vision to the rifle. He grabbed it and was going to aim and fire but he could tell Data was too close for him to do that so he just swung the rifle like a bat. The first attack struck Data across the face but the second was caught by Data's hand.
The android pulled the weapon from Dustin's hands and threw down the corridor. Dustin backed up to the bulkhead now knowing fully that he had no chance against Data.
Suddenly, Dustin felt the effects of a transporter beam whisking him away. Data lunged to grab him but it was too late, Dustin was already gone.
Dustin rematerialized on the transporter pad. He looked around to see Commander Sparhawk and Commander Sato standing there.
"What the hell…?"
Hoshi didn't give him time to finish. She ran up to the pad and punched Dustin across the face. Dustin hit the pad hard.
"Are you trying to get yourself killed?" Hoshi said. She started to cry when she saw Dustin start crying. She knelt down and hugged him tightly. "You can't leave me. We all need you."
Later that evening, Dustin sat in his quarters after getting reprimanded by Captain Allensworth. He never recalled seeing the captain that angry. He knew he deserved it. What he did was reckless but he was only human. He practically saw his sister die right before his eyes. He was the only one left of his siblings.
The door chimed.
"Come in." Dustin said almost expecting it to be Counselor Nycz.
The doors opened revealing Hoshi.
"How are you holding up?"
"Not too well. I just contacted my mom on Earth. She's taking it pretty hard as well."
"Well, the captain has the ship heading back to Earth for repairs and what not. He also said that you can attend your sister's funeral while you're there. Apparently, a few members of the crew have some funerals to attend."
Hoshi sat down next to him and rested her head on his shoulder.
"You're coming, right?" He asked.
"Of course I am. What kind of question is that?"
Dustin let out a small smirk. "A stupid one obviously."
"I'm there for you, always." Hoshi said before planting a kiss on his cheek.
Captain Allensworth sat in his ready room filing his report on the battle and the events that took place immediately after.
Suddenly, the intercom kicked on. It was Counselor Nycz.
"Bridge to Captain Allensworth,"
"Go ahead, Counselor."
"We just receive a priority one message from Starfleet Command. The Terran Empire attacked the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards."
Allensworth's eyes widened. The Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards were one of the more important Starfleet ships construction facilities.
"Increase speed to warp nine point nine."
"Aye, sir."
Allensworth turned around in his chair and stared out the window to the streaking stars.
The Terran Empire attacked Utopia Planitia which was in orbit around Mars. They got that close to Earth but why didn't they attack Starfleet Headquarters instead?
The End