Title : Seal and Shell Author : Rob Morris Contact : goji...@aol.comendspam Archive : www.southroad.com/brightfame Series : DS9 Xover Type : Post-WYLB short Characters : K, JaS, N, S Part : 1/1 Rating : G Summary : With the help of an old and powerful friend, the Prophets make a -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Seal and Shell by Rob Morris BAJOR, 2378 Their Emissary appeared to them in a vision, on Bajor and on Deep Space Nine. "The Bajora will no longer allow their chosen place to be grasped at like a favored toy among small selfish children. The shell of fire descends from the sky, and this shall be the seal to make things right again." Jake Sisko rushed down to the planet Nog shrugged as he piloted the runabout. "Tell me you're not going to interview it." "Tell me you're not going to try and stop me." Staying above, Colonel Kira watched the shell of fire descend. Her plans to leave could now come to pass, as her world would be safe. She ordered all monitors tuned to coverage of the landing. Quark salivated at the thought of all the souvenirs he would sell, possibly enough profits to buy Rom's undeserved position, should he so desire. Separately on Q'onos and Cardassia, Martok and Garak rejoiced. Surely this would put down once and for all any 'interventionist' talk on their worlds, and let them concentrate on weightier issues. Romulan intelligence just sort of crossed Bajor off their many lists. At last on Bajor, the shell of fire landed. Arms and legs emerged from the holes where the fire had been. The great creature stood upright, and roared. A fireball emerged from its tusked mouth, as the eyes on its ridged head went wide. The fireball struck the distant Fire Caves, sealing them possibly forever. The adults were afraid, but not the children, who knew the monster was their friend and protector. It was the beginning of a long, long period of peace in two quadrants. For on that day, Gamera The Invincible came to dwell on Bajor. NewMessage: