Avatar (Book 1 of 2) by S. D. Perry

Author:S. D. Perry [Perry, S. D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Pocket Books/Star Trek
Published: 2001-07-25T04:00:00+00:00

genetic programming."

Kira stared at him, remembering how hard Odo had fought to keep that

Jem'Hadar orphan on the station, even after the "child" had proved to be

incapable of forming nonaggressive tendencies.

He wanted so much to believe that the Jem'Hadar didn't have to fight, that they wouldn't fight if given

other choices, other options.... Kira had strongly disagreed, and hi the end, had been proved right -- but

suddenly,

Kitana'klan's presence didn't seem so improbable. It would be like Odo to

keep trying; his conscience had been deeply disturbed by the very existence of the

Jem'Hadar, created by his people to have no aspirations higher than killing for

their keepers.

"Go on," she said quietly, vaguely aware that Ro had taken the security guard's

position behind her -- and glad that there would be a living, breathing witness to

this unprecedented conversation. She was willing to hear him out, but doubted

there would be much truth in what he had to say. The entire Dominion knew

about Odo, they knew what kind of a man he was. Is. It wouldn't be all that hard

to come up with a story like this one.

But if he was telling the truth...

"The attack on your station was not sanctioned by the Founders," he said, finally

turning his gaze to meet hers, and although it was exactly what she wanted to

hear, she had to physically suppress a chill. His eyes were pale and unbelievably

alien, incapable of any mild or gentle emotion. It was the gaze of a pure predator.

"There were a small number of Jem'Hadar who sought to redeem themselves for

losing the war against the Alpha Quadrant," he continued. "They planned to

destroy this station, in the hope that this might initiate hostilities once again."

"How do you know?" Ro asked abruptly. Kira didn't mind; she was wondering

the same thing.

"Because I was told," Kitana'klan said, still looking at Kira. "I was overtaken by

these rogue soldiers on the other side of the Anomaly -- the wormhole -- and they

attacked me, disabling my ship. First Javal'tivon, their leader, had been my First

at the end of the war; he told

me of their plans so that I might understand the reason for my death."

"Quite a coincidence, you and these rogue soldiers headed for the station at the same time," Kira said.

"No. I believe that learning of my mission inspired their attack, and that they followed me from

Dominion space."

Kitana'klan looked away, as if remembering, and his toneless voice grew cold and sharp. "It was their

mistake to leave me still alive. A few of my crew survived, and we were able to repair the ship enough to

follow after them. We defended you as best we could -- but when the destruction of my ship became

inevitable, I had to board this station. My instructions were clear."

"Why didn't you announce your presence then?" Kira asked. "Why have you stayed shrouded all this

time?"

Kitana'klan seemed surprised by the question. "Your station had just been attacked by Jem'Hadar. I did

not think I would be welcomed here."

"So you thought it would be better to skulk around, hiding in energy vents and spying on us? Exactly

how long were you planning to wait?" Ro asked, and again, Kira had no objection.

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