Deception

Chapter One: Far From Home:

Author's Note: This is finally the sequel to The Romulan Way so I understand if no one is still interested, but if you are- welcome! I do not own Star Trek or romulans but Zorek is mine!

"How do we know we can trust him?" Worf asked.

"He was banned from his own home and his own vessel for helping us against his own kind. We should give him the benefit of the doubt and I'm not sensing any dishonesty in him." Troi said.

"I agree with Troi. He lost everything to help us. He deserves the consideration." Riker said.

"But he's a romulan!" Worf yelled unhappily.

"Just because he's a romulan doesn't mean he is bad or has bad intentions. We should give him a chance." Picard said calmly. "So let is hear what he wants to say."

Picard called in the romulan Zorek. He entered confidently, but there was a sadness in him. Picard offered his hand and Zorek shook it.

"So what happens now? I expect I am a prisoner of war?" Zorek asked.

"No. I grant you asylum. You are a citizen of the federation now. This ship can be your new home, if that is what you want." Picard replied.

"I suppose I could stay until I figure what I'm going to do with myself now."

"Data, show Zorek to his quarters." Picard ordered.

Zorek followed the android and studied him curiously.

"What kind of neural net do you have, android?"

"Posotronic."

"Incredible! And you are sentient too?"

"I am."

"What about emotions? Do you feel emotions?"

"Unfortunately, no."

Zorek frowned, "Unfortunate is right. Sorry, android."

"My name is Data."

"Data."

They made it to Zorek's new quarters.

"Here are your new quarters."

"Thank you, Data."

Zorek smiled widely at the android and then entered his quarters. Then, he realized with sadness he may never see home again.

Author's Note: So? Thoughts? Please no flames.