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Title: Qapla' Balth je' (#3281)
Author: trekqueen
Chapters: 1

Archive: Star Trek
Category: General
Description: Worf thinks to himself as he reads the casualty lists from the Dominion War.
100-word entry for the OSA drabble challenge "Brothers in Arms".
Published: 27 Jan 2007
Updated: 27 Jan 2007
Warnings: Klingon Honor
Type: Angst
Characters: Worf


Chapter 1 - Qapla' Balth je'

Disclaimer: I do not own anything but my own characters, everything belongs to Roddenberry the genius.

Author’s Note: An entry for the “Brothers in Arms” OSA drabble challenge. Worf thinks to himself as he reads the casualty lists from the Dominion War.

Qapla' Balth je'

Staring at the lists of names brings many emotions into my heart. Jadzia takes hold of my arm and lays her head sadly on my shoulder after she comes across a familiar name of a friend. Slowly I wrap my arm around her for comfort but I stay silent. I admire these fallen warriors who died honorably protecting the innocent and way of life. Together Starfleet and Klingons fight against the Dominion and both are a part of me: my people and those who made me what I am. Batlh Daqawlu'taH, my brothers and sisters, I continue fighting for you.

Glossary
Qapla' Balth je' – “Honor and success”
batlh Daqawlu'taH – “You will be remembered with honor!”
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