Post # 37 Honored Guest Part One

Posted on Thu Dec 16th, 2021 @ 11:43am by Lieutenant T’Mia Rahl

Mission: The Forgotten Children
Location: The Planet
Timeline: Concurrent

On

Pirac and Raynor joined their guardian the most honored for evening meal. When he slipped off to sleep Raynor fetched the new derivitive and added it to the old mans nasal canister.

Pirac monitored his vitals and then thumbs upped as the new stuff seemed to be working. At long last the white was not the only thing that would keep the old man alive.

Pirac then left and followed his old trail home. Looking up he always noticed the visible meteor line that the sun passed through. Now 35 years of age Pirac wondered if someday he would see what the line really was.

T’Mia was taking a little time to explore, doing her best to keep a low profile as she walked along. It wasn’t low for long as she stumbled and practically fell into someone. “I...I’m sorry!” She offered an apologetic smile.

Pirac smiled but was taken back by the arrival of someone on his path. As it was family ground only he and his brother and two staff were ever close by.

" Who are you?" Pirac asked the female.

“My name is Siyara Marin, I’m err...new to this area.”

" I'll say. If the First see's you out of sector you'll be in big trouble. Where are you heading?" Pirac asked.

“Nowhere in particular, I was...exploring.” T’Mia looked around. “Just trying to learn my way around.”

Pirac exhaled. " You children never seem to learn. The First wasn't kidding when he warned us about curfew. Come back to our home it is almost dark fall."

T’Mia nodded. “Thank you, I won’t overstay my welcome I’ll be out of your way as soon as it’s permitted.”

As they were a ways from Raynor and Pirac's home, Pirac covered Siyaras head and walked as if he and she were together. But then the worst thing possible occured as one of the sentries spied them from his hover car .

" Halt there you two voles." the sentry yelled.

Pirac would have run but not with the girl with him so he paused.

" I will handle 23. He is a local sentry."

T’Mia nodded and kept quiet, Pirac knew what he was doing.

23 was obnoxious and hopeful to rise in the ranks of the guard. The last of the young youths to be cloned 23 distrusted all. When his hover craft landed 23 jumped off and seized Pirac first.

" Out late again Pirac? I warned you...and I don't care if Most Honored is your father this time you will do time in my cells." said 23.

T’Mia looked up. “Please Sir, this was my fault. I’m new to the area, I was out late, Pirac was just escorting me indoors to observe curfew.”

" I don't doubt he wanted you to himself, that's not allowed. There is enough Cardassian scum around as it is," 23 yelled as he knocked her to the ground. " No you will come back with me to the spire. "

T’Mia was surprised by the blow but she got up and stood strong.

" Oooo a tough Cardassian. Do you challenge me?" 23 asked.

" No but I will." Pirac replied hold a 2x4 like piece of wood. No match for 23's weapon. " Let us pass and we will go straight home.'

" You just threatened a sentry. Now you will die." 23 yelled.

“No he won’t” T’Mia pulled upon the memory of her Starfleet training in hand to hand combat, sweeping her feet she took 23s feet out from under him bringing him to the floor.

For years 23 had used fear against the people but with the supply of white dwendling his brother Raynor and others had found a better and safer substitute but it was still in trials.

" Let's run." Pirac yelled to the girl. He would run home and pray that his father would be able to calm 23 down.

T’Mia didn’t need telling twice as she scrambled to her feet and took off running with Pirac. She’d gotten him into trouble now she had to try and put it right.

The home was a few meters away and Pirac quickly went to the back part where Raynor was in the basement of the wooden structure.

" Pirac what have you done? " Raynor grilled.
" I helped a friend and now 23 ..." Pirac paused as he could hear 23 out side.

" Come out you half breen..." yelled 23 from outside.

Raynor rushed upstair and a scuffle broke out resulting in 23 again on the ground and Raynor stand over him with a serenge in his neck.

" I injected 23 with the gray...he gave me no choice." Raynor said to Pirac but eye balling the new girl.

" Your friend is bleeding Pirac...green blood." Raynor noticed from her knees.

T’Mia looked down at her knees, she hadn’t felt it until now. “I can explain...”

" We don't have time for jokes . Let's move him inside. I have to monitor his status. With luck he will awaken and be nice." Raynor replied. So Pirac grabbed the top and the two brothers drug 23 down to the basement.

When Pirac went upstairs to check on the father Raynor turned to the girl and inquired.

" I was not born a fool. Who are you really?" Raynor asked T'Mia.

T’Mia had to think quick. “I can’t go into long explanations, just know that I’m here to help. The Cardassian government has a ship in orbit, we’re here to assess what’s going on and those who want to return to Cardassia will be offered the chance to go home. As for me...I’m a hybrid, my father is Vulcan.”

" This is Cardassia lady.... don't try any foolish sci fi stuff with me. I am a chemist and a damn good one. What's a Vulcan?"

“A different species to your own, my blood is copper based. Hence the green colouration. I normally have pointed ears too but I had to be surgically altered to fit in down here.” She cleaned up her knees as she spoke, getting rid of the signs of her green blood.

Raynor was perplexed to believe her but he had bigger fish to fry as 23 awoke. " Where am I? “ 23 asked.

" The House of Most Honored. We found you attacked and brought you here to recover...because of curfew." Raynor lied. “This nurse assisted your wound." he added pointing to T'Mia

T’Mia nodded politely hoping 23 would believe the story.

" I was? And you helped me. How long was I down?" 23: then asked.

" We are not sure." Raynor added.

" I have to get up and return to my post. The First is coming soon and the streets have to be... empty." 23 replied.

T’Mia played her part as nurse. “Your wound wasn’t severe, just a knock to the head but the rest seems to have done you good. Just take it easy, rest if you need to.”

23 smiled and stood up. He then walked up the steps and then out the door . While strolling down the road Raynor though he saw the Jem Hadar soldier skip at least once. He then turned to T'Mia and asked," Where did you really come from?"

T’Mia looked at Raynor. “I’m sorry I can’t tell you that, just know that I’m here to try and help. All I can ask is for your patience, all will be revealed in time.”

A voice cleared its throat behind them as Pirac and Most Honored joined them.

" You two have made a friend. I am Most Honored father to these two voles. Welcome to my home. I have prepared a meal will you join is?" he asked.

T’Mia nodded respectfully. “I would be honoured to join all of you, thank you.”

" Pirac set a place it has been a long time since we had a female at our table." the elder JemHadar directed.

Pirac complied and Most Honored walked in with T''Mia.

Raynor was worried but he walked in after.

“So your son's are both half Jem’Hadar? I didn’t know that your people could even procreate.”

" Adopted actually. Their mother became my spouse. But they are my sons. Where are you from?" Most Honored asked.

“I err...am not from around here.” T’Mia offered a polite smile. “I’m afraid I’m not at liberty to say where. It would...put you all in danger.”

The large Jem Hadar laughed at her words. Even First knew not to cross paths with his blade, which was why he lived in peace.

" You have to stay the night. Pirac to escort you to the spire tomorrow." he added.

Pirac smiled.

T’Mia nodded and smiled warmly. “That’s very kind of you to offer. I’d like that, thank you.”


Tbc