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I thought we had come to an understanding Admiral
You would remain with us while we search for your daughter
I've gone back and forth with this Alynna
Please, don't let this be about ego Ian
Being removed from command by Shelby
It's not about my ego
You were in no position to lead that battle with Siroc holding your daughter
And what has changed ?
He still has her, if he hasn't killed her already
Don't say that Ian, don't even think that
Let us put the full force of Starfleet behind the search for her
That's what he wants Admiral Our resources are needed elsewhere
I will find her but I have to do it as a father, not as a Starfleet officer
I have to do it alone
Ian, find her, please
Admiral
Not Admiral Elizabeth
Just Ian
Ian, have you considered that you might be playing directly into Siroc's hands ?
If you're off looking for Traya, you're not here
We need you here
Admiral
I appreciate the sentiment Elizabeth but you've proven to Siroc and to me that you're more than ready
If you'll excuse me Captain, my daughter is still out there
I have to find someone who's willing to rent a shuttle to a shady character like myself
This looks like the Briar Patch
Where are you taking me ?
Shut up kid
We're in Grey space ?
Why risk the Grey ?
Aren't you working for the Tholians and Breen ? Aren't there safer places we could be ?
Who are you trying to avoid ?
Dammit, shut up kid !
I'm not gonna answer your questions
(Explosion)
What the hell ?
We're under attack
No kidding
Couldn't be just a few fighters, had to be whole damn Grey battleship
(Explosion) Ergh
Had you thought about doing something ?
For the last time kid..
(Explosion)
Our shields are failing
Fire a Reverse Polaron Beam to disable their tractor beam while we still can
Dammit kid, shut, up
This ship is complicated enough
Look, I'd rather not spend the rest of my life a mindless Grey zombie
So either you get us out of this or let me do it for you
(Explosion)
Idiot
Hey, the control panel's.. up here
We have 27 seconds before they can re-polarize their tractor beam
There's a pocket of Metrion gas at 22 Mark 4
I see it
How did you do that ?
Where are we going ?
Yeah, I guess I could work with you
Let me tell you where we're heading
Let me tell you why we're avoiding the Tholians, and everybody else
Captain's log, Stardate 60234.1
With the Tholian fleet crippled after the engagement at Tren'La and Centris III
The Allies have some breathing room and some time off
But not for everyone
Huh
Mmmh, did you have another question Commander ?
Oh, oh no Corey, engineering's all yours I just thought I'd pop in
Though I was wondering why you re-configured the secondary EPS relays that way ?
I'm sure you have a logical explanation
Yes ma'am
Not that I'm questioning you or..
I appreciate that Commander
Quitting time Corey, join us at the station ?
Commander, I'm sorry, I just have to know what you were thinking with this
Yes ma'am
Hey, Corey, I uh, routed a message request from Jorian into your quarters
Uh, thanks Matt, I'll look into that
Mr Aster
Coming ma'am
Like to spend some time getting to know Doctor Abney a little bit better
Pretty sure she was checking me out
Oh, Matt, tell me you didn't say something ?
Well, she kept asking me to cough, not once but twice
A sure sign if there ever was
Whatever happened to that Bajoran reporter you were seeing ?
Ah, didn't really work out
What happened ?
We weren't.. compatible
Uh Huh
You keep doing this dance Nevin, it gets old
Corey waited for you and then someone else came along, get over it
I thought we were talking about Abis
You treat it like it's a straight forward thing Matt and it's not
Lie to yourself it's not just you that gets hurt
You keep pining after Corey, especially with him and Zen on the skids and everybody involved gets hurt
You don't think I know that ?
I don't want to screw things up for them
I'll just stay in my quarters and be a hermit
It's safer there
I think it's time to push you out of the nest Lieutenant
Another round for us and, ah, one blood wine for our friend over in the corner there
What are you pointing at ?
He's been eyeing you since we came in here
Captain Nej'ta ?
You must have made quite an impression with the Tetrahedron research
No, absolutely not, out of the question
He's not even my type
You don't know what your type is
He's interested in you, you could be interested in him
I don't think so
Then, at least go find out
Besides, you gotta go tell him why you just sent him a drink anyway
Ro, just put your shields down and see what happens
Besides, we could always use another friend in the Imperial Fleet
Thank you for the drink, Lieutenant
Ah, yeah, sure
I was just wondering if your people had any more luck, with the Tetrahedron data
I am not aware of any Lieutenant, but, if you want me to..
Please, call me Nevin
Nevin
We handed all data over to your people, I'm afraid I don't know anything more
Well, how long will you be on the station for ?
In 4 days, General Korg will lead us into battle
Nevin, it is not good for a warrior to go into battle without a loved one to fight for
Of course not
I have no living Mother or Father
No family
There is no female my heart yearns for
Without a mate there will be no one to sing of my honour should I die in battle
I wish there was something I could do
Hah, I knew from the look in your eyes
It would be an honour to perform the R'uustai with you, then should I die in battle, you would sing of my bravery
I'm really not that good of a singer
Tomorrow we can do this
If, you are willing
Erm, sure
6 O'Clock then
That late ?
4 O'Clock then
OK
4 O'Clock it is
Then, until I see you in the morning
4 in the morning ?
Mmm
We ran into the Tholians in the Tzelhania system
We believe they were looking for a Tretrahedron key We didn't find one
I'm worried though Corey
We haven't seen the Grey at all
I don't know why they're staying out of sight when we're clearly working in their interest
Yeah
Are you OK ?
I'm fine
Corey, I can tell that something's bothering you
I just thought we had something to talk about
Something more important
Jorian, I'm technically still on duty
Corey, you called me
This is all wrong
I, I, I don't know what I thought
Ah, ah, I'm starting to regret this, I have to go
Corey, you were the one who was uncomfortable with our situation
I was willing to work through it, perhaps see the Counselor
Right, because that's what Dao wants
For the Counselor to explain to me exactly how you're just looking out for my best interest
Jorian, I have to go
I am who I am Corey
The fact that I love you so much is a testament to why Dao's faculties have gone along with the commitment to you
Mr Aster !
I have to go, now, Jorian
Corey, wait
Yes Commander
(Sigh)
We all sympathise with your situa tion Mr Knapp
And of course we are concerned with the disapearance of a Federation citizen from our world
She was Kidnapped Governor !
Kidnapped from your capital city
From your top university
From under your very nose
Excuse me Mr Knapp but we have no evidence that she was abducted
In fact we have every indication to the contrary
Siroc is holding her, threatening her life
It's my understanding that he never actually produced her did he ?
A subspace transmission of questionable authenticity
Frankly if the stories I'm hearing are accurate, you threw away your career
Put at risk the lives of 1000's under your command including a contingent of Cardassian volunteers I might add
All on the words of a thief and a pirate
However
If you're able to refrain from further hypocrytical rantings against the honour and nobility of my security forces
I do think we would be able to assist you
I would appreciate any help you could give me in finding my daughter
It just so happens that information has come into my possession that may do just that
I don't know how I can make this any more clear Corey
I love you and I'm still willing to try
Jorian, how can you sound so, so dispassionate about this
We were looking at building a life together
I'm still willing to try
It's not a question of try Jorian, we were going to do it
We were doing it
Corey, let us not forget who began this estrangement
You did when you accepted Dao
I hardly think that's fair
Huh
Lefler to Mr Aster
Yes Commander, what is it ?
I was looking over your proposed diagnostic calendar during our meeting schedule
Excuse me Commander, can I finish up another call ?
It's nothing serious Corey
I just wanted to clarify some grey outs and why..
Commander, I don't mean to be rude but my duty shift ended
Corey, now that you're senior staff, your duty shift never really ends
You're right Commander, I'll be right up
Aster out
A penny for your thoughts Lieutenant
In some cultures, you'd get change back
I'd like to say something Lieutenant, it's out of line, I know that going in
But, I feel that the two of us have a unique perspective on life and love
Jorian Zen wouldn't know that some cultures get change back
He wouldn't use that as an idiom
He wouldn't go to the ships Counselor as the first step in trying to rectify problems in his relationship
And, he wouldn't doubt the strength of his love
Or doubt that of his lover's either
But Dao would
Dao would question if he could love a man the way Zen does
Only Dao can answer that
Zen and Dao are one being now Tolian, whatever I was before, whatever I felt before, is not the only thing that is
Dao wouldn't expect to live its life as a second class sentient
Regardless of the circumstances of its joining
It wouldn't be fair
Dao, you told me a while back that it was a struggle bringing Jorian into line
That he had strength in ways that you didn't give him credit for
I would suggest that he shouldn't be made to feel second class either
When he loved, if it was true, he showed that love every day to Lieutenant Aster
Was it true ?
It was true
Then I think, if we're talking fairness, that you should allow him to show it again
Show it again, and be true
I have to get back to the bridge
We arrive back at DS-12 in a few hours and I have to get through some paperwork
And I thought XOs had a lot of paperwork
Good talking to you Lieutenant
Says here, two warriors may bond in the R'uustai and become very special brothers
Normally it's performed by two Klingon males, it is considered a great honour to be asked
Sounds very spartan of them
Are pain sticks involved ?
It is a very sacred ceremony involving the swearing of pledges
A warrior's honour is tested through a series of trials
A series of trials ?
What kind of trials ?
I mean, are we talking ritual sacrifice or self scarring ?
Or do we just have to recite our family tree back 13 generations ?
I'm very proud of you for going through with this Nevin
I do feel bad the way I forced you
Really bad ? As in I'm going to do this with you bad ?
Or just I'm going to say I feel bad so that when they take a white hot D'k tahg to your nether regions I'm not going to hunt you down and kill you bad ?
They're not going to take a knife to you Nevin
Yeah but what will they do ?
Look at it this way, you're going to find out at 04:00
Right here
Hey, ease up on her We wouldn't be here if it weren't for her
We had some Grey issues
Don't get attached to her Di'falco More than likely she's helped herself to her own death
Aren't we being just a little bit dramatic ? You sure lugged me a long way just to kill me
What I do and when I do it is my business, little mouse
See to it that your value doesn't drop so low that I simply cut my losses
Get her out of here
Mmh, is Doctor Abney around sir ?
Or maybe Doctor Anderson ?
Heh, heh, heh, heh
You're out of luck Lieutenant, they're both on shore leave
I'll just come back later then
Suit yourself
Mmmm Ohh, OK, maybe not
Alright, let's take a look at it
So Lieutenant
Cut yourself shaving ?
I'm helping Captain Nej'ta with a right of passage ceremony
I didn't realise there'd be so much combat in testing one's courage
Mmmph, or honour
Let me guess
Klingon program, no safeties ?
Yeah
Mmm, ow
I don't think Klingons have a word for pain relief
Well, luckily I have something that will help with that
Though frankly, you deserve the pain for getting involved in something like this
Yeah, well, the final test is tomorrow
Trust, courage and honour
If we pass we become brothers
Brotherhood is not all that it's cracked up to be Lieutenant
The only thing I ever got from my brother was betrayal, cowardice, dishonour
And the delinquent niece that they're foisting off on me
Foisted ?
Yes, she's been banished from another half-way house for her violent tendencies
They're shipping her here
Although what they expect me to do with her is beyond my fathoming
Maybe they hope you'll be a good influence
Mmmm
Well, that Counselor Elbry will be a good influence
We're finished here Lieutenant
Oh and Lieutenant
If I were you I'd brush up on my inter-species mating rituals
Some of the Klingon bonding rights can be.. intimate
You have reached the final test of R'uustai
Here your honour will face the final test
Should you succeed, your bonding will be complete
The trial is simple
The electrodes, attached to your bodies will increase in voltage
Either of you may end the discomfort at any time by pressing the buttons on the side of your table
However, all the electrical current will then go to your brother's table
This could be fatal
Do you understand ?
Then the trial begins
I, I don't feel anything
I suspect that will change soon
Almost doesn't feel so bad
Kinda good
It's just a tingle
Thank you Lieutenant
For going through this with me
It is an honour
There are times I thought I might not make it
Nothing a trip to sickbay won't fix
I must admit, some of my shipmates were skeptical that a Starfleet science officer could endure Klingon rituals
There you go with your Klingon superiority again
My people are built for battle, there is no shame in excelling at one's unique gifts
Oh well, I'm happy to prove a few Klingons wrong
These trials will solidify the traits that will aid us in battle
And our life partners
Together, we will conquer the pain
How long is this supposed to last ?
I am not sure
Is it just me or is it getting warm in here ?
If you cannot bear the pain Nevin you may opt out, I will continue alone
Not a chance
I fully intend to disprove your theories about us non Klingons
Ah, Oh, feels like every muscle in my body's on fire
Like the heat of battle
I can't focus my mind
Perhaps today is a good day to die
Nej'ta no !
Without the safeties on you could be killed
I must bear this pain alone
Arrgh !
Young warriors, you have passed the final trial
Stand and face one another
You are now brothers of honour
Each with a duty to sing of each other's glory
Should either die in battle
maj, MajQaH
We did this together
You are a worthy brother Nevin
I am proud to call you my friend
Lefler to Aster
Yes Commander
Corey, I know it's late, but I wanted to go over your revised diagnostic schedule
I think we can do better..
Certainly, I have time first thing tomorrow
Well that would be great, I'll meet you for breakfast on the station, 05:30
Lefler out
Corey, I've spent a lot of time over the past few weeks telling you how much I love you
I've done enough telling Corey
Let me show you
It was incredible Matt
I'd hoped you'd have a good time
I mean Klingons are just like us
But, ridged
Woah, too much information
Sorry
Now I'm going to have to find an excuse to see Doctor Abney to get that image out of my head
Well, Doctor Abney is a very beautiful woman
You, are hopeless
Are you going to see him again ?
I hadn't thought about it until just now
Well I'd like to
No, I think I need to
I mean what we went through together, I think it meant something
I was just humouring him at first but..
I'm proud of you Nevin, for finally breaking out of your box
Thanks
Uh, Thanks Matt
I just needed a push out of the nest
Mr Knapp
Wow, I about jumped out of my skin
Did, did my parents let you in ?
Where's my daughter ?
I, I don't know that's why I'm here
You were the last one seen with her
You both disappeared at the same time
Your Governor Nikar is trying to tell me she ran off
And that her disappearance is just a co-incidence
And Siroc used a doctored transmission to scare me into surrendering to them
Governor Nikar ?
He's the one who convinced me to take her off planet in the first place
Then you admit you took her ?
Of course I did, she was in danger here
Did you kill her, did you ?
Please ?
Please tell me, I just want her back
I just want her safe
Took her to Malek
Like Nikar said to
Came here for messages
Old messages
Tell me, tell me everything
(Cough)
Malek sent a shuttle
I told Traya it was going to take us to an archaeological site that no one had seen yet
When we got on the shuttle, we were immediately seperated
She was taken to the cargo hold
I was supposed to record the transmission you saw
Then we were both put on the brig of Malek's command ship
He had left the battle in the patch with his fleet
Then it seemed like a few hours later, another Cardassian, a woman, arrived on board
Malek knew her, and I did as well
It was Glinn Betras
That's when I really knew that this was a mistake and that I had put Traya's life in jeopardy
But she was alive when I left her
When you left her !
I, I couldn't think of anything else to do
If I had tried to free her or resist in any way, they would have killed me and I would be of no use to her
At least now..
Do you have any evidence to back up your story ?
My story ? That's what happened
I..
Any evidence at all ?
No, that's why I was trying to retrieve records of my communications with Malek and Nikar
I'd hoped to contact you with them to see if they'd lead us somewhere
But you don't have them ?
No, not yet
But do you remember them ?
I do
Then you'll be of use to me and may be of use to Traya
Is that what you want ?
It's all I've ever wanted Mr Knapp
Then we can begin
Where do we go from here ?
Where all Journeys begin, we need a pilot And I have someone in mind
English Subtitles : Michael Hudson (with thanks to Rob Caves and Jonathan Connor-Foertsch)