The Virgos, Borials, Aody, and Horde prisoners disappeared from the Stonefist area.
The Borials, Aody, and Horde prisoners reappeared at Noran. They all received a message. ~Now, the war is over. The land must rest and be reborn.~
The Virgos reappeared in a white room. They're uniforms had been returned. Phasers were at their sides. Everything was back to normal. Garek noticed he could see from both eyes. Richard was amazed to see his hand back in place. Benton was in perfect health.
A voice resonated in the room. ~Congratulations. You have succeeded. The Great War is over. The Aody are free.~
Maruu walked forward. "What of the Horde?"
~The Horde will be relearn civilization. They will become a peace-loving race. They will be friends of the Borials and the Aody. They will multiply and create a loving harmony on this planet.~
Lataro walked forward. "And the Virgo?"
~We have taken the liberty of repairing her. She is good as new. She functions beautifully. The vessel is orbiting Xenon III as we speak. You will find that we have stocked up your cargo bays with the materials you came here for: duranium, tridanium, dilithium, trilithium, quadilithium, etc. However, we decided that the installation of your cloaking device must be your achievement.~
Nori walked forward. "The crew?"
~Those still alive have been repaired. We are not allowed to disturb the dead.~
"Who does not allow you to?"
~We do not allow ourselves.~ Kalmar changed the subject. ~You still have things to do on Xenon III. All is not over. One more sun must pass over the sky before you leave the planet. Enjoy it as you wish.~
The Virgo crew disappeared once more.
They reappeared at Noran, where the streets were filled with laughter and joy. The Borials were celebrating.
Maruu saw all the fun and turned to his crew. "Ladies and gentlemen. For a month now we have been warriors of a different time. Now, we are about to leave this planet and once again become Starfleet officers. Until then, there and make the most of it! "
The crew ran into Noran and began to celebrate.
Nori stayed behind. "I love the way you captain, Captain."
Maruu smiled. "I like my job."
She put her arms around Maruu's neck and kissed him.
Maruu felt something in his tunic. He put his hand in his pocket and felt a round, hollow object.
Maruu felt Kalmar's voice. ~I know you wanted to do it when you got back to the Virgo, but now is much more appropriate.~
Knowing now what the object was, Maruu began, "Dana, you've noticed how Neklus considers us husband and wife. I've always had a bad feeling in my heart about lying to him. And that's what I've been doing for a month. The time has come to turn a lie into a truth." He kissed her, kneeled down, and pulled out the object. It was a beautiful ring in Bajoran style made of pure latinum. "Lt. Commander Dana Nori, will you marry me?"
She smiled and shed a tear. "Yes! I will marry you!"
Maruu stood up and placed the ring on her finger. Then, he kissed her passionately on the lips.
It was only then that they noticed the population of Noran observing them. They all began to applaud and cheer.
Maruu and Nori, blind to the hoopla occurring around them, continued to kiss.