"You can't keep me in here forever.", Clarissa looked at the Vulcan T'Zohl swimming in a force field created tank of water.
"You won't be able to keep me a secret and when Varno finds out, he will vent me to atmosphere.", Clarissa started to sob.
"Oh you don't have to worry about Varno anymore. He has accepted a post on the Observatory. Dealing with the Romulans chasing him was enough to remind him that the Cardassian war was 13 years ago and he is no where near his prime.", T'Zohl responded.
"Who is looking after the Quest?", Clarissa asked.
"Warren.", T'Zohl responded bluntly.
"Oh god, that is worse! When he finds out what his son did, he will assuredly vent me out into space.", Clarissa snapped.
T'Zohl looked at Clarissa, "I have left the files on his desk. He will soon know."
Clarissa looked at the Vulcan, "Do you regret rescuing me?"
"I thought I was rescuing Rhythm. I never planned to rescue a Section 31 officer who nearly destroyed the King's Fleet.", T'Zohl looked at Clarissa.
John was so happy to be back aboard the Quest. The Providence is a grand ship with a great legacy having moved the Marine Troops around during the liberation of Cheron VI but she is not the Quest. There is only one Double Q.
John picked up the PADDs left by Commander T'Zohl. He read her note and examined the pictures. The sad truth is the legacy of medicine that surrounds the King's Fleet would make Dr. Moreau cringe. The image of Clarissa Paige being forced into the amniotic tube to have her body swapped with Rhythm Dennyson will haunt John for ever.
Peter is his son. He should know better. John slammed the PADDs down as he looked at the image of Clarissa Paige in the Aquarian body. John hated Alexander. Alexander had tried to destroy him and was part of the Federation plot to bring down the Phoenix Fleet Operations at the Phoenix Colony. He deserved better than to have a daughter turned into a fish. He deserved better than to die in the Romulan invasion and total annihilation of Cheron VI. The power of the Romulans was truly demonstrated in that victory.
"Commander T'Zohl.", John announced on the COMM.
Clarissa gasped. She knew that John knew now. She looked at T'Zohl, "If it is any consolation, I am still grateful to die here than to have been killed on the colony."
T'Zohl tapped her combadge, "Go for Flight Command."
"She is your responsibility. You understand that.", John announced.
Clarissa covered her face, "Oh my god!"
T'Zohl looked at her fishy friend, "Oh boy, just what I wanted a pet."
Clarissa looked at T'Zohl, "I will be good, I promise."
Clarissa splashed out of the water and grabbed the Vulcan pilot and pulled her close giving her a hug.
"Oh goody.", the Vulcan in true emotionless speech responded.
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Commander T'Zohl of Vulcan
Flight Commander
USS Quasar Quest
King's Fleet
