The main viewscreen of the Romulan Flagship Raven resolved into split images of the Bridge of the USS Enterprise and it’s main viewscreen.  Rhaina, Spock, Kirk and all of the Romulan Fleet were transfixed by the scene playing out before them.

“This is Captain Porter of the United Federation of Planet’s Starship Enterprise, please identify yourselves and state your intentions.”

Seconds later the image of a dark haired breathtakingly beautiful woman who wore the air of command appeared on the main viewscreen.  “This is Fleet Admiral Hera, of the Hephaestus people, Captain Porter.”  She paused as she took in the dark haired beauty who returned her appraising gaze with amusement. “We are returning home.”

Rau and Spock immediately straightened, as well as every Romulan on the bridge of the Raven.  Kirk surmised that this was an enemy known to both Vulcan and the Romulan Empire.

Porter’s amusement faded as she answered her.  “This is the planet Vulcan and you are encroaching on its sovereign air space, Fleet Admiral Hera.”  The warning in her tone was unmistakable though the words polite. Porter noted the graceful pointed ears of the worlds of her wife.

“We are well aware of the name of our homeworld Captain.” Hera returned.  “We look forward to sinking our feet in its soil.”

Rhaina and Spock locked gazes, every hope and fear surrounding their union was about to be realized.  Christina was born for this purpose. 

“That is a matter for Vulcan Council to determine Fleet Admiral.” Porter returned.

“No it is not. Our logical brothers and sisters do not have the capacity or authority to challenge our claim.  Surely you do not believe that your one ship can prevent us from claiming what is ours.” Hera mocked her.

“It is true Captain” Kennard interjected. “Our one ship cannot prevent the unprovoked aggression of Hephaestus however they will be more harmed by attacking us then we will.”

Porter did not need the meld to hear the code in which Christina spoke.  She met the eyes of her First Officer assured they were in a better position than they appeared. 

The Command crews of the Raven and the Reo, which Rhaina and Rheana commanded, looked at one another.  Kirk broke the silence, on the Raven. “Did Christina just tell us that they have the means to defend themselves?”