Author's Note: A rewrite of an old story. Malon and Hayes are original characters that are now being used in a different kind of universe so please don't steal them. I don't own Star Trek or any of its characters so please don't sue. Only Hayes and Malon are mine and that's it so yeh. Don't forget to read and review please.

Guinan walked into Ten Forward where many people were conversing. The overall mood was pleasant save for one unhappy face. Guinan immediately recognized that face was romulan. A lone ensign romulan covered with some sort of coffee as if spilled on him purposely. The poor romulan was crying and looked quite pained both physically and emotionally.

It was rare to see a romulan on board a Federation vessel especially in Starfleet. Most people just went used to it just yet and many people were really intolerant. Guinan immediately suspected a bully. She approached the romulan ensign very carefully so not to startle him and gently asked what happened.

"What's wrong? Someone giving you trouble?" Guinan asked gently.

"Uh uh no. Only an accident." The romulan lied.

Guinan immediately sensed the lie, "Some accident."

"Okay fine. It wasn't an accident. He said I was a monster and that I deserved it. Maybe he's right. I mean it's not like I came from nice people. I mean so many people think we're savages."

"Do you think that?"

"No, of course not!"

"Then that's all that matters."

"Do you think all romulans are savage?"

"No. But what truly matters is how you feel. Do you truly feel like you deserve to be treated like this?"

"I guess not."

"Do you know who did this to you?"

"Barely. He's a Lieutenant. But I don't know his name."

"Why don't you describe him to the captain. He will be properly reprimanded."

"Okay thanks- err Guinan right?"

"Yes."

"I'm Malon."

They shake hands and Malon goes to the captain.

"Hello ensign. I hope you've had a pleasant stay on the Enterprise. It's no Lexia but I hope it feels welcome to you." Picard greeted.

"Err actually captain. I need to inform you that my stay has been less than pleasant." Malon replied a bit anxious about complaining to the captain himself.

"What seems to be the problem ensign?"

"I don't mean to intrude but I believe I'm being bullied. A Lieutenant poured hot coffee onto me in Ten Forward. I figured I should report it."

"That's unfortunate. Do you know who it is?"

"Not really."

"Well, I'll have security ask around and make sure he is properly reprimanded."

"Thanks sir."

(The next day)

Malon sat in Ten Forward talking to Guinan. On the other side of Ten Forward was a slightly older man clearly upset. He had brown hair and was fairly tall. He was slightly muscular but seemed more bark than bite. He walked across the room seemly on some sort of Godly mission or at least his body language seemed to convey that.

"So you tell on me and hide behind this nice lady who has no idea what kind of monster you are." The bully said angrily.

Guinan looked upset by his words, "I'm going to ask that you try to be kind and think before you say anymore false statements."

"False statements?"

"Yes false. Malon is actually real sweet once you get to know him. Who are you to judge him anyways?"

The bully scoffs, "I'm Hayes and there is nothing nice about this no good romulan! He deserves what's coming to him."

Hayes hits Malon in the face and Guinan immediately goes to guard Malon and pulls a phaser on Hayes.

"I'm going to have to tell the captain about that." Guinan said.

"Why are you defending this beast. He's no good and I'm going to approve it!" Hayes angrily stomps off.

Guinan immediately turns to Malon to make sure he's okay but Malon is on the floor crying.

"Are you alright?"

She was meet by no reply.

"Malon?" She asked her voice now full of worry.

No reply came.

Author's Note: Please review. I worked hard on this. And I even made an effort for it to feel more realistic. Review and I will update and you will get to see what Malon must go through next. Anyways thanks for reading and if you review thanks with virtual cookies. 8D!