"We have four Miranda Class Starships baring the markings of the Darona Colony on the horizon.", Lt. Commander Faulkner-Bell looked back at Vash in the Captain's Chair.
"Good eyes, Chivalry. It is great to have you back.", Vash looked at the two-headed princess on the helm of his legendary Galor Class.
"Inform Admiral Viceroy, Captain Warren and as a courtesy inform Admiral Tan at Starfleet Command and Admiral Laree of the Betazoid Alliance.", Vash ordered.
"How the hell did the Darona Colonists get Miranda Class vessels?", Tiara looked back at Vash.
"I will give you one guess.", Vash thought of Clarissa leaving for the USS Independence.
"I believe we have a rogue on our hands.", Vash frowned.
The USS Quasar Quest, the mighty Sovereign appeared on the horizon, "Update?", John ordered on all channels.
"We have some interesting guests.", Vash forced a smile although he knew what the tensions meant.
John looked at the Miranda Class vessels on a direct course for the Lancelot line, "Commander T'Zohl, inform Commander T'Ken of the dangers associated with crossing the Lancelot Line once more."
"Aye, Captain.", the Vulcan did not avert her eyes from the console, slowing the mighty sovereign to a blockade position.
"You have whatever authority you need.", Admiral Viceroy announced on all channels hoping the words would dissuade our Betazoid rebel guests. Their course did not change.
"All stop.", Captain S'Nii looked at Lt. Leo as the USS Providence appeared on the horizon.
"You orders, Captain Warren?", the Vulcan asked.
"This is Gul Enranet's show. He is the Task Force Commander now.", John smiled.
Vash felt good to hear the words but also apprehensive. What if the Betazoid rebels did not stand down? The Quest could easily handle a Miranda but the Tanmesad would be in tough.
Vash just watched for now. Bethany dropped the Archangel out of warp just ahead of the Quest. Vash was suprised to see the single nacelle science vessel.
"Fall back, Archangel.", he immediately ordered.
"Aye, Gul Enranet.", Tasha Viceroy announced from the helm of the Archangel.
The Plato dropped out of warp near the Archangel. Vash did not really want to have to worry about these youngsters. He was a bit perturbed that Holliss had decided to join the blockade.
"Stay in the back and Observe, Commander Holliss.", Vash demanded. The Selayan could tell he was a bit upset. The Academy ship need not be at the front.
Vash grumbled as the IRW Eagle's Talon decloaked just on the Darona side of the Lancelot Line. Vash looked at Angoda, "Angie, address Commander T'Ken."
Angoda Anwar stood up, "Commander T'Ken, please understand that we are not hear to provoke anything. We are not the enemy. We are here to secure the peace."
"Traitor, please understand, the Romulan Star Empire's Emissary vessel is only here to prevent the King's Fleet from entering Darona Space.", T'Ken sternly announced.
Vash looked at viewer, "Quest, target the lead vessel. If it cross the Lancelot Line, destroy her."
"Aye, Gul Enranet.", Sabrina announced from the Tactical Station.
John looked at Sabrina, "Are you up for this?"
She had been the Executive Officer. She has had to give the order but it is something different to fire the shot.
"Aye, Captain.", Commander Madison-Laree looked at the viewer.
Vash looked at Angie, "This is not what I signed up for."
Angie put her hand on her Cardassian lover's shoulder. She knew that this was very tough. He had become a man of peace. He had put his warrior ways behind him.
Vash looked at Chivalry, "Inform Admiral Tan, they are within 10,000 km of the Lancelot Line and we will fire should they cross it."
"Aye, Gul Enranet.", Chivalry frowned.
Vash looked at the viewer, "On your mark, Captain Warren."
John smiled. Vash had done a fine job. The IRW Eagle's Talon dropped into cloak. This made everyone even more nervous. Every tactical officer scoured to try to find the ship.
John looked at Sabrina, "If they cross, destroy the lead vessel."
Sabrina took a deep breath. Russia started to count down the kilometers. Sabrina looked at the Andorian officer. No words can describe what goes through a Tactical Officer's mind when they know that nearly 200 lives are at their finger tips. Thou shalt not kill....
John looked at Sabrina, "Fire!"
Sabrina teared up and then started to cry as the lead Miranda ship disintegrated in space. The other vessels quickly veered to the side, avoiding entering Medara space. John walked back and put his arm around the young Betazoid. She shared every death. She fired the shot.
"It gets easier.", Captain Warren announced.
"I hope it never gets easier. It will mean I have lost my Betazoid soul.", Sabrina wiped her eyes.
"Inform Admiral Viceroy that the crisis has been averted.", Vash looked at Tiara on the right helm.
"Aye, Gul Enranet.", the Caitian looked back.
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Commander T'Zohl of Vulcan
Flight Commander
USS Quasar Quest
King's Fleet
Special Guest Cameo by
Admiral Vincent Viceroy
Commander in Chief
King's Fleet
