Date: Mon, 28 Mar 1994 21:08:03 -0700 Reply-To: Highlander TV show stories Sender: Highlander TV show stories From: Michael Smith Subject: Treklander (ST:TNG/Highlander Crossover) Part 6 (There can be only one...These are the voyages...) T R E K L A N D E R Copyright 1994 John F. Moore III Part 6 Duncan and Julia walked back to the Base Camp. Along the way, they shared a number of things about themselves, and Julia admitted that there was one other Immortal who didn't try to kill her, Guinan. Guinan helped her through her fiancee's death and through her own fears about her new life. "I had someone like that too. His name was Darius, and for over four hundred years he was like a father to me...until he was murdered by a mortal." Julia noticed that Duncan was very tense when he mentioned Darius. She was about to question him about Darius's death when she saw Worf and a squat four-legged orange creature with several pseaudopods on its torso eyestalks all round its conical head. She and Duncan immediately stopped the conversation. She was told of the dangers of allowing mortals, especially ones prone to violence, know of the Immortals' existance Duncan walked up to the creature and addressed it. "Long life to you and your family. I am Embassador Duncan MacLoud." The creature faced Duncan and spoke. "Have peace with your Essence, MacLoud-Duncan. I am Prima Tu-Jar of the Tyone peoples. It is refreshing to see a two-leg who knows our customs." Worf sneered at Tu-Jar as it con- tinued, "The meeting place is ready, as per your specifications. The Feuhl will be arriving soon, although I do not expect much." "We must be hopeful, Prima. I take it the Feuhl were the ones to resume hostilities?" "Yes. Soon after a large, dark-skinned two-leg arrived, the hostilities resumed." "I would be very anxious to meet this...`two-leg' that seems to have spurred the conflict." The party arrived at the meeting place, an abandoned underground shelter. Inside was a table with a single makeshift chair (the Clarians apparently had no use for such things, as well as two others against the wall. "I apologize for not having enough sitting apparatus for your group, but we were unsure of the size of your group." "It's quite alright. This will do just fine. Your hospitality is most appreciated." Julia heard Richard clear his throat, but Duncan ignored him. "When will the Feuhl delegate be arriving?" "Within two cycles. The Feuhl have been informed of your arrival." "Perhaps we should keep a watch so that the delegate can be welcomed when it arrives. Do we have sleeping arrangements?" Tu-Jar seemed confused. "You do sleep erect? We were unaware of this detail of two-leg society." "I'm sure the floor is quite comfortable," Duncan then turned to the others, "unless you wish the comforts of the Enterprise?" Richard seemed to consider Duncan's offer to return, but declined. Worf was duty-bound to remain, while Julia had...her own reasons to stay. "Then I'll take the first watch with Ensign Cathaway," Duncan said. "We'll take four-hour shifts, Richard and Lt. Worf will take the other watch." "And what shall I do, MacLoud-Duncan?" Duncan grinned at Tu-Jar. "You'll teach me about your people. It will help me relate to both delegates better. I'm sure the sociology files the Federation has don't begin to explain tyour people's ways." Tu-Jar made a guttaral warble, which Julia assumed was the way the Clarians laughed. "You are indeed a wise being, MacLoud-Duncan. I shall rest until you return from your watch." As he prepared to go outside, Duncan was stopped by Richie. "Why didn't you introduce us, Mac?" "Because both delegates haven't arrived arrived yet. Get some rest Richie." Julia was already waiting for Duncan when he exited the shelter. "Do you think you'll be able to talk peace with these people?" "First I need to talk them into renewing the cease-fire. Tu-Jar seems more than willing to help me, so now I need to work on the Feuhl delegate. Once I can stop them from killing each other I can try to reach some sort of treaty." "What about this other being that he mentioned?" "*It* mentioned. Clarians are unisexual beings. I'm not sure what to make of that. Someone wants to keep the hotilities going, and I want to find out why." "That can wait until the fighting stops. For now, why don't we make a little peace of our own..." Duncan then embraced Julia and kissed her. =========================================================================