Chapter 11: Wedding Crashers:
Author's Note: This chapter is going to get a little bit sad so be prepared. I don't own romulans but I really wish I did. :P. Enjoy the story.
"You have an idea, Elias? What is it?" Zorek asked.
"We can crash the wedding of the security officer that locked up our brothers and sisters."
Zorek smiled, "I like the idea of ruining a wedding."
"We can use the same trick we used to get our brothers and sisters out of the brig." Elias said.
"Let's do it."
"Really, commander."
"Well, we have time. There are no new missions to go on so we can do this."
Elias smiled, "We'll prepare then."
It took a long time for Zorek and the others to dress up like vulcans.
"Wait, why is the pilot coming with us?" Kelaar asked.
"It was his idea and I respect him," Zorek replied, "Please do not question me again."
"Yes, sir."
They all went to the wedding dressed as vulcans and drew little attention. They then interrupted the captain who was marrying the couple by asking a lot of logical questions. When the couple read their vows, they did all they could to turn attention their way.
When the couple finally got the chance of saying "I do", Zorek and his crew wrecked havoc on the after wedding ceremony. Zorek tried not to laugh as he was having a really good time. Elias seemed to have fun too.
One of the officers looked suspicious of Elias and began following him around.
Zorek quietly to the rest of the crew, "I think they're beginning to figure us out. Go back to the ship."
"But sir-" Sorya began.
"Just go."
They followed Zorek's order and went back to the ship. Zorek kept close eye on Elias ready to jump in and save him if necessary. Several officers begin to surround Elias.
"So, you must be a romulan. It would explain all the trouble you caused. Tell us what you are and tell me where your friends are," A federation officer said to Elias.
Zorek ran towards Elias not caring if he got discovered.
"No, you assumption is not true," Elias said with an emotionless expression, "I am a vulcan."
"I beg to differ, romulan."
He took out a phaser and shot at Elias.
"No!" Zorek shouted trying to get there fast enough.
Elias was hit and Zorek pushed him away too late. Zorek realized he failed to save Elias and began to cry when he realized Elias was dead. The federation officer just stared wide eyed. His hands were shaking and he was still holding his phaser up.
"Why did you kill him? You didn't have to kill him!" Zorek yelled while crying over the loss of his crewman.
"I- I- thought this was set on stun." The officer said.
"Well, it wasn't!"
"I'm sorry."
"No you're not!"
Security took Zorek away and he didn't even bother to fight still emotional because of Elias's death.
His crew managed to rescue him, but he didn't seem to care. Once they were safe on the T'Murr, the security officer of his ship, Sorya questioned him.
"What happened? Where's Elias? We lost his signal." Sorya asked.
"Elias was shot by a phaser. He didn't make it. He's dead." Zorek replied.
Sorya looked taken a back and sad, "Elements help us all. I'm sorry, sir."
"We're going to honor him. Tell the praetor the bad news."
"Yes, sir."
The "funeral" for Elias was quite unlike the human tradition. Nobody spoke. Instead, they all marked their own faces with black ink, saluted in romulan fashion, and moved on to their business.
Zorek was the only one who cried. The rest of the crew held back out of respect. Once the ceremony was over, Zorek began taking the crew back to Romulus.
On the way there Zorek said, "We're going to need a new pilot. If anybody has any suggestions, you should speak now."
"We can take on my cousin Jalad," Cubius said, "He's loyal, hard working, and brave. He's a fine warrior."
"I will consider taking on your cousin."
"Thank you, sir."
Zorek looked at the empty station and sighed. He was not able to imagine anyone but Elias acting as pilot. Everything that happened just didn't register to him. He went to bed as early as possible and told the crew that he was too emotionally incompetent to stay in command.
Kelaar took over command of the ship a little bit reluctantly and he did his best not to question Zorek. As soon as his shift was over, he headed to Zorek's room to talk to him.
Author's Note: I really don't know what to say. I hope someone reviews.