Team Bajor pt3

Posted on Mon Sep 15th, 2025 @ 11:17am by Captain Rhenora Kaylen & Commander Savar cha'Salik hei-Surak Talek-sen-deen & Lieutenant Commander Aurora Vali & Remal Kajun

1,298 words; about a 6 minute read

Mission: For Bajor!
Location: Bajor - Cabin

Rhenora focused on her meal, allowing the banter rolling around the table to soothe her jangled nerves. Rosita was putting the children to bed, regaling them with soothing tales of Bajors fairytale to lull them to sleep before turning to the table.

"You could ask Yikta, he has a shuttle and used to work on the satellites. He used to be in our cell" Rosita offered as she cleared the table.

"It's a good start, perhaps he can organise a tour of his old workplace for some neighbours interested in satellite technology. Let's face it, the security clearance for a weather satellite isn't that huge," Rhenrora chuckled, wishing they had brought some spring wine down with them. Now wasn't the time for jovial times, though; now was the time for plans.

"Is that the same Yikta who has what the locals call a junkyard over outside of Plenth? Heard he was like 90 now and missing his whole ear?" Remal commented, clearly stretching the facts a bit.

"Only half an ear." Zio corrected with a smile on her face. "And maybe a finger or two." She added before her eyes shifted, catching Aurora looking distant.

Meanwhile, Aurora was standing, looking out at the drought-ridden land outside. She was still bothered about the comment about her having a baby boy, she couldn’t put her finger on why it bothered her but it did.

Savar saw Aurora's unease and moved to stand beside her. "You are uneasy, I believe I know why. Would you care to discuss it? Share your unease, so it is more manageable and not so imposing or daunting."

Aurora nodded. “I can’t shake this feeling that something isn’t right. The mention of us having a son, when we don’t have a son, it bothers me but I don’t understand why!” She sighed. “We’re not here to work out my problems, we’re here to help the people of Bajor sort theirs.”

"Would you be surprised if I also stated I also have had thoughts of us having a son we obviously do not. In addition, it is not your problem, it is our problem and we will face it together. I suggest we deal with helping the Bajorians and then turn our attention to the issue of a son we cannot remember, if you are agreeable?" Savar answered.

Zio was standing close behind and couldn't help but think she had caused some sort of conflict between the two Vulcans. "Hi, excuse me. I am sorry to intrude." The day was growing late as it was, the low sun now shining through the trees. "I just wanted to say I'm sorry if I said anything that caused an issue. Your baby girl is adorable. Congratulations."

She moved closer now, quieter. "If the subject of your son is a sore one, I am truly sorry I brought it up." There was real sorrow in her eyes as she began to imagine the worst. Neither Ramal nor Rhenora had mentioned Savar and Aurora losing their child.

“Ohh no, it’s just…” Aurora paused. “We don’t remember having had a son.” She gave Zio a confused look. “We’ll figure it out, but thank you.

With the children settled Rhenora moved to the living room, the fireplace subdued by a lack of wood, but still it was enough to warm the room. A glass of mead appeared from a stash she didn't know existed. It was no spring wine but it was agreeable. Caught by the warm flicker of flame, she let her mind drift to see what the Prophets had say. They had left her alone recently, most likely kept on their toes by Patin. The thought of her friend sent a stab through her heart. She missed Patin's brutal honesty and counsel more than she cared to admit.

"Please." Savar said, "No apology is necessary as you meant no harm. As Aurora stated, we do not remember having a son but we will get to the bottom of this mystery." He assured Zio.

She smiled, slightly confused as she now wondered in her older age if she had imagined the child, but then the name clicked in her mind. She nodded, turned away, but then turned back, "Okay, just let me know if I can help with little Sidak." She smiled and then turned to enjoy some mead with Rhenora.

Sidak. The name registered in Savar's mind, he glanced at Aurora to see if the name also registered with her. "We will. I assure you. Thank you for your concern and help." He replied gratefully.

“Sidak…” Aurora glanced at Savar, the name had meaning, more to her now than ever.

Remal slipped into the couch seat next to Rhenora with a thud then looked at her sheepishly as she fell into him. "So. What's on your mind luv?"

Zio slipped in next to her on the other side, mug of mead in her hands. "I would also like to know what you're thinking." She added, not crass in the least about interrupting something intimate.

Rhenoras gaze softened and returned to the room and those around her. "I was seeing what the Prophets had to say about this whole issue. They, as usual, had nothing useful to add to the discussion. I think Patin has them questioning everything." There was a little uplift in her lips at the name of her old friend. Gone but definitely not dead.

Nearly snorting her drink, Zio chuckled, "If Patin is truly with the Prophets, I'm not sure who I'd pity more, her or them?" Once the laughter died, she added, "But, if you really want to reach out and call a friend, I got word recently that there has been some interesting Prophetic Orb encounters lately. If you can find one, I'm sure they'd let you make a call, you know, as the Ma of the Emissary and all."

"It's not a horrible idea." Remal added. "If she is up there, she might have some insight as to who is behind this weather issue. But only if you are not still angry with her." He added, having intimate knowledge Rhen was somewhat angry Patin had taken her place with the Prophets.

"I'm not angry with her...much. I couldn't see her with the Prophets, I don't know if I didn't spend enough time or if she's avoiding me. Probably a little of both," she laughed. "I don't blame her for her choice, I blame her for not giving me a choice."

"It can be frustrating when others make choices for us, but in this case, I'm sorta glad she chose you over her. Call me bias. Maybe she was injured or privy to some foreknowledge we weren't. Either way, I miss her too." Remal said, his Counselor side showing.

"Indeed, we all do." Zio said, raising her glass. "I even miss Ikar, though I'm pretty sure I only ever heard him say two words. The quiet was nice." She chuckled.

"There were good times then, before...." Her voice drifted off as she struggled to put what had happened into words. "We were united, as a people. Now it seems it's everyone for themselves."

The trio reminisced for a while before assigning beds for the night and turning in. The next day they would go their separate ways, Savar and Aurora seeking assistance while Rhen, Remal and Zio attempted to gain favor with Yitka and the Satellites. Rosita offered to stay behind and watch over Patina and even the Vulcan baby girl N'vea.

They agreed to meet back the next day with an update on their progress. Little did they know, getting into the Satellite would be easy, getting out, however, would be much more difficult.

TBC

 

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