Star Trek The Next Generation: Discovered

Chapter 14

Admiral Antonio Osan materialised on the transporter pad accompanied by six officers. Three of them were the Lieutenants that had been on the jury for Troi's hearing and the other three seemed to be security
personnel.

"Admiral Osan, it's good to see you again."

"Likewise, Captain." Answered the white haired man, shaking Picard's hand.

"You remember Commander Riker and Doctor Crusher?"

"Of course, Captain. Where is Lepec?"

"She's in the Brig, Admiral."

"Very well. Have both Lepec and Ambassador Troi brought to the conference room. We'll get this done and over with as quickly as possible."

The Admiral turned to leave the transporter room, when another voice spoke up.

"Admiral, forgive me for speaking out of turn, but there is something you need to know."

"That's quite alright, Doctor, please tell me."

"Its Ambassador Troi, sir. Her health has taken a turn for the worst, so I do not believe that medically she should be involved."

"Your medical objections have been noted, Doctor, and I will not involve the Ambassador unless necessary. However, I do believe that if Deanna is anything like her mother, then she will want to be involved."

"Please, just tell me what's going on?" said Deanna, as Beverley Crusher and Will Riker led her down the corridor.

Deanna was dressed in a fitted mauve dress, whereas Riker and Crusher were dressed in Starfleet dress uniforms.
An hour before, Deanna had been in Sickbay, when Riker and Crusher, already dressed in their formal uniforms, woke her up and took her to her guest quarters, there she was promptly dressed and led out again.
Deanna stopped still, taking her arms back from the crooks of Crusher and Riker's elbows. They too stopped walking and turned to face her.

"Come on, Dee, we'll be late." Pleaded Will.

"We're not taking another step until you've told me what's going on and why you're both in such a rush!"

Riker and crusher exchanged a quick glance at one another.

"Alright, Deanna, you win. Admiral Osan is on board. He'll be judging the hearing on Lepec and apparently has some news about your trial."

"Will, I sense your happiness at this, but don't get your hopes up."

"But, Dee," retorted Beverley, "if all goes well you could have your job back within hours."

"All I'm saying is, don't get too excited, okay."

There was a short silence.

"Come on, or we'll never know." Said Will, taking hold of Deanna's hand.

"Deanna, I'm glad to see you again." Came the older man's voice.

"Like wise, Admiral." Answered Deanna as she shook the Admiral's offered hand.

"I've got some interesting to tell you, Deanna, but it can wait until we start Lepec's trial."

With a nod, Deanna took her place within the spectators.
Antonio Osan took his seat in front of them all. Beside him sat the security personnel and seated next to Lepec were the three Lieutenants.

"We'll forget all the standing and formalities and simply get on with this hearing. Counsellor Kitana Lepec, you are charged with insubordination and treachery against the Federation. How do you plead?"