Chapter 55: Interlude
September 2414
Kirina was sad most of the time, now.
D’Kera’s great plan required a great many things that could not be achieved working within the confines of the Federation and the Republic. They had to relocate. They had to go somewhere with the proper facilities – somewhere they could plan, and stage, and gather allies. They had to take with them, those things that couldn’t be acquired elsewhere. That much made sense.
Sabotaging the station was necessary. She accepted that, and she worked it all out. She was so careful not to hurt anyone in the process. The timing was perfect, down to the second. At precisely the correct moment, Ahnar was exactly where he was supposed to be. Sitting in his shuttle, waiting to be taken aboard. But D’Kera was of a different mind.
So they left him there, to be captured by Starfleet, and to take the blame for the theft and the sabotage.
And to make matters worse, Kirina thought to herself, if he’s not here when the time comes, there’s no going back.
It had been years since Kirina set foot on the planet of her birth. Even after she played a part in saving it from an Elachi invasion, Kirina had never returned.
It wasn’t a homecoming she was able to enjoy.
Time to get back to work.