A New Life

Who are you really Pt.1

So it turns out that the Enterprise is under inspection and only the captain knows why. Turns out he can't tell us. Not ever Ryker. Some guy named Lt. Commander Mitchell is conducting the inspection. Ryker told me that this isn't the first time that the ship has been inspected.
"I still don't understand why they are inspecting the ship. I don't even know what they are looking for. This is so weird."
"I know." Said Ryker,"The Captain can't tell us either."
"Why?"
"I honestly don't know. All I know is that he isn't aloud to tell us. We also have been ordered to co-operate."
"Really? But what do we have to hide?"
"I don't know. But I should tell you... Commander Mitchell has lost family to Romulans. He doesn't exactly trust you."
"Oh great."
"It also doesn't help that we are transporting two diplomatic groups that don't agree on anything but their hate for Romulans."
"Oh perfect." I said rolling my eyes,"Now I might get in trouble for defending myself, or for 'stirring up unrest'. This should be interesting."
About five minutes later I was called in by Commander Mitchell for an investigation. Neither of us were very happy about the situation. When I entered the room and sat down he just sat there and glared at me for about two minutes.
"Is something wrong? You've just been glaring at me for two minutes."
"Nothing is wrong." He said coldly.
"Then could we please get started? I do have other duties to preform right now. You are disrupting my schedule."
"This investigation is much more important than your schedule."
"Then if it is so important could we please get started?"
"Very well."
"Good."
"Now miss Rehu it seems as if you have two files. One everyone can see, the other requires special security clearance. Could you please tell me why this is and which one is the accurate file."
"I think it is quite obvious why. But if you must ask it is for my safety and the safety of those in Star fleet. One can be seen but anyone. That means that a Romulan spy could pull my file. If they did all they would find is that I used to live on a Romulan colony in Federation space. There is in fact a colony like that and it is part of the neutral agreement between the Romulans and the Federation. The other is my real file. It has all the information about my past that I have provided. This file can only be viewed by people with a special password and special clearance. If you don't meet both the criteria you can't see my file."
"I see. You said that it contains information provided by yourself, correct? Does that mean that that there is some missing information?"
"I provided Star Fleet with all the information they wanted. They were satisfied with what they got. I answered all their questions honestly. If they didn't ask me a question then it is their fault they don't have all the information they may have wanted."
"So there is information missing?"
"I guess you could say that, but I will only answer the questions asked. I will not give information you don't ask for. There is no law that states I have too."
"Hmmm."
"Is there a problem?"
"I don't trust that you gave 100% accurate information."
"I did not lie. I swear that I answered all their questions honestly and fully."
He press something on the com panel.
"Consoler Troi would you please report to the Captain's ready room?"
"Yes sir. Right away."
That was all I heard. I felt blood rushing to my head. This wasn't an annoyance, this was rude. Plain and simple. He didn't trust me. No matter how much a gave to help the Federation there were always these sort of people who would ruin everything. What did I do? I gave the Federation so much information about Romulans, I had a perfect record, I was incredibly loyal to the Federation and Star Fleet and still there were people who didn't trust me. It was insulting. They were questioning my loyalty! Ah! It is so frustrating. I guess there will always be doubt in my loyalty, but after all that I have done... Why? I didn't understand.
"You wanted to see me?" Said Troi.
"Yes. Please sit down." Said Mitchell, "I need to make sure that Lt.Rehu is not lying to me. Will you please tell me what you feel after she answers my questions?"
"Yes sir." She said solemnly.
Well at least I knew that she didn't agree with this either, but what choice did she have? We were ordered to co-operate after all.
"Right. Now Lt.Rehu where were you born?"
"On Romulus. Oh come on! Is that really necessary?! All that information is in my file."
"Consoler?"
"She is telling the truth. She is also become quite annoyed."
"Yes I can see that. Now. Will you take any order without question even if it would threaten yourself of the crew?"
"Really?! You should know the answer to that question. I will follow any order that will not result in an injury, death, or endangerment of any crew member or living being that is not worth the risk. Sir this is becoming insulting. Do you really distrust me so much?!"
"Yes I do! I have lost too many family members and friends to Romulans to be trusting. My brother was killed by a Romulan spy! I wouldn't trust you with my life! A Romulan is a Romulan. That fact will never change! You all deceive to get your way. As soon as your position loses it's usefulness you will just slink back home and report everything you know! You should be confined immediately!"
Anger boiled inside me. Emotions blocked all my rational thinking.
"There is one thing you forgot in your little rant."
"And what is that?!"
"How loyal we are. We are loyal to a fault. I would never betray Star Fleet or the Federation. They gave me a new life! A reason to live! I refuse to sit here and be insulted! You won't get anything more out of me. Not until you have calmed down and you apologize for everything you just said!"
With that I stormed out of the room. Back on the bridge commander Ryker looked over at me.
"Permission to be excused from duty? I am not emotionally fit for service at the moment."
"What happened in there?"
"i will answer that when I am emotionally stable. Please sir. May i please be excused. I am not emotionally fit for duty.'
"Very well. When you have calmed down I want to see you. Please report to me as soon as you are ready."
"Thank you sir. Yes sir I will."
Thankfully the Turbolift was empty. I let out a yell of frustration.
"Deck six."
When I got off i headed towards the Hallow deck. I needed to let off some steam. A fight might help. Besides it had been a while since I done any training. This was a good opportunity to get some more practice.
"Computer. Fighting partner. Advanced training. I thought I should start will something easy.
"Program ready. You may enter."
I entered to see my opponent standing before me. I got into a ready position. My opponent attack. I fended off the attack with ease. As the fight continued I changed my tactics. I switched from Star Fleet training to what my mother had taught me as a child. This the computer didn't know how to cope with. I easily defeated my opponent. I programmed more fighters.. By the time Worf found me I was fighting five opponents at once.
"I'm impressed." Said a voice behind me, "You are skilled fighter."
I turned around. It was Worf. He stood there in the doorway watching me.
"Thank you."
"I don't recognize your fighting style. What is it?"
"Um... It is the fighting style that elite military personnel are given on Romulus. My mother taught me some of what she had learned."
Well that wasn't a complete lie. Although. It wasn't the full truth either.
"I see. It seems to be very efficient."
"Thank you. Um may I ask why you are here?"
"Ah I almost forgot. There was someone looking for you. She said her name is Mare."
Oh no. Mare was looking for me. She must have heard about what had happened. This was going to be interesting. I mean I love the woman to death but when she finds out that someone has hurt me or has been rude to me, things become interesting. She can be quite protective when she wants to be.
"Where is she?"
"She said that she is in engineering waiting for you."
"Okay. Thank you."
With that I rushed off down the hall to engineering.

Engineering
"Sela!"
I was tackled. Thankfully not to the ground.
"Ah Mare! What do you want?"
"I heard about what happened. Are you alright?"
"I'm fine. Just a bit angry, that's all."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes I'm fine. In fact I'm going back to the Bridge to talk to Commander Ryker about what happened."
"Alright but at least let me walk you back."
"Fine. Let's go."
We walked back to the Turbolift. Along the way we ran into trouble...
"Ah! Filthy Romulan!" Said a voice behind me.
I turned around. Great it was one of the diplomats. Oh no. They had a violent hate for Romulans. This wasn't going to be good. Suddenly another one came up behind me. He was carrying a knife. Then two more appeared each carrying a knife. I hated it but I knew my Star Fleet training wasn't going to be enough here. The first one attacked. I spun into action dodging, hitting, and disarming as I went. I was grateful for my mother's training and my practice from earlier. Within seconds all my attackers were disarmed and on t he ground.
"Please refrain from attacking me." I said.
"And where did you learn that?" Said a cold voice behind me.
It was Lt. Commander Mitchell. Ryker was with him too.
"Hello again..." I said bitterly.
"Look out behind you!" I heard Mare say.
I spun around to see one of my attackers was on his feet again. Before I do anything Mare grabbed his arm. She closed her eyes and squeezed. I small jolt went through his body and he collapsed in pain.
"What did you do?!" Said Mitchell.
"Oh I shocked him. He'll be okay."
"You did what?!"
"I shocked him. Why is that so hard to understand?"
"Both of you! I want you in a room I don't care where! I need to talk to both of you... Know!"
"Now wait a minute." Said Ryker,"All she did was defend herself. There is nothing wrong with doing that."
"It's not that, it's the fighting style she used. It isn't what we teach. In Star Fleet."
"So." I said,"What's wrong with that?"
"I recognize that style..."
Oh shit! He knows! Oh no, oh no, oh no! I had kept that secret for thirteen years. Not here! Not now! I freaked out in my head. I didn't know what would happen next. If they find out I will lose so much trust. No, no, no!
"It is used by..."
Oh shit! He knows!! Sshhiitt!!
"...a group known as the Tal Shiar."
Shit!!
End of Pt.1

Find out what happens in part 2!!