Author's Note: For those readers who are not familiar with the 'In a Mirror Darkly' espisodes of Star Trek Enterprise, this is an episode in which Archer and the crew are seen as they would be in a 'mirror' universe. Archer is a power-hungry jerk. These episodes (a two-parter, actually) the 'Ho' in Hoshi.
One more note for those who are wondering. The 'Enterprise – the Other Side' series has 16 'episodes' currently in the story line. This is the FINAL EPISODE
This is a work of fiction, although loosely based on two particular episodes of a popular sci-fi series. I own neither the series nor the characters; but I do own the work presented here. I have taken significant liberties with the characters, and hope you enjoy it!
Enterprise – the Other Side – Chapter 16
Hoshi's Revenge
Travis took a long and convoluted path to Hoshi's quarters, fearing he would be followed by one of Archer's thugs. When he got there she had showered and was waiting for him. "Did you find out anything, my handsome warrior?" she asked, pouring him a glass of liqueur.
"I'm not sure my lady. I asked him first about T'Pol, and he said something about Trip wanting to keep her around." he began.
"Heh. Yeah he loves that tidy little bum." she laughed. "What about me?" she pressed.
"He hinted that he might want to get rid of you." Travis told her. "And suggested it might be soon" he added.
"So we need to move quickly Travis. I can take care of Archer personally; but we must have support from others in key positions on the crew. Malcom, Trip, and Hayes are key, although Hayes isn't critical." Hoshi said. "I think I can influence Tucker, maybe even get T'Pol on board. Can you handle Reed?" she asked.
"I think so. He's pretty easy when it comes right down to it." Travis replied.
Hoshi leaned toward him, reaching her slender fingers behind one ear and pressing her lips to his. She didn't linger long before breaking the kiss. "We move tomorrow Travis." she told him. "Get some sleep." she added, rising to walk to her bed.
Travis watched her twitching behind, wanting her after the session in Archer's quarters. But he knew there was time for that later. "See you in the morning my lady." he said, rising to look through the view glass before he opened the door. Another roundabout walk and he was back to his own quarters, ready to sleep in preparation for a busy day.
"Ensign" T'Pol acknowledged Sato's arrival.
"Subcommander, we need to talk" Hoshi told her erstwhile opponent. The two walked to the corner of the mess hall, taking a table away from the other crewmembers in the area. "You know that whole competition thing was just a way for Archer to fuck the two of us, right?" she began, getting a nod from the Vulcan. "We need to get him out of that chair."
T'Pol looked at the woman sternly, glancing around to make sure they were not within earshot of anyone else. "What are you saying?" she demanded.
"Archer must go" Sato restated. "He has to be - well - eliminated."
"And command will pass to..."
"We can decide that later. I just need to know you're with us." Hoshi said.
"Us?" T'Pol queried.
"Travis and I are organizing things. Malcom is with us. If you and Trip join up we'll be set. Phlox will go with whomever is sitting in the big chair." Sato responded.
"Me and Trip?" the Vulcan eyed the Asian woman, wondering how much she knew.
"Of course. Look, the two of you are something of a closet item; but an item nonetheless." Hoshi said.
"As are you and Archer." T'Pol said.
"I've only been playing up to Archer so he wouldn't catch on. That bastard is such a horndog he'll drop everything for a piece of ass" Sato blurted, her eyes narrowing at the thought. "But I can use that to our advantage." she added.
"Oh?"
"I'll get him in bed, suck his cock, pour him some tainted wine, let him stick his dick someplace, and he's gone before he knows what hit him." Hoshi explained.
"Okay, let's say I - or we - go with your plan. When does this go down?" T'Pol asked.
"Tonight" Sato responded.
T'Pol's eyebrows rose at that response. That gave them no time to plan the change of command. But she had heard rumors that Archer was planning to 'disposition' certain members of the crew now that he had suitable replacements waiting in the wings. "Alright. But we need to establish some parameters for the change of command." she said.
"Agreed." Hoshi said, with no intention of relinquishing any of the power she planned to possess. She and Mayweather had a little 'sideshow' of sorts in mind.
"We meet here at thirteen hundred, you, Travis, and I'll bring Tucker along." the Vulcan beauty said, standing to leave with a nod.
Hoshi waited, watching the curvy backside draw the usual attention before she rose to leave.
She does have a hot ass
she thought, heading for a 'meeting' with Travis. He had been having a discussion with Malcom, and would surely bring news. When she arrived at the appointed location in one of the ship's many access tubes she was surprised to find both Travis and Malcom Reed, whose eyes were spending most of their time scanning her body. "Travis. What's up?" she asked, uncomfortable with Malcom's attention.
"Malcom and I have arrived at an agreement." Travis said.
"Oh?" she queried, her hands on her hips.
"Uh - yes, and he's with us, as long as..." his voice trailed off suspiciously.
