Star Trek

The Next Generation

The War

Author's Note

Many may not know, but I'm a HUGE Star Trek TNG fan, so I thought a fic about it would be nice.

Disclaimer: I don't own Star Trek TNG; I am just a huge fan. I am using this story in Picard's point of view.

1

Captains log: Stardate 8657.2

The Enterprise has just begun to circle a Romulan starbase. We have been informed that there has been some disturbance around this base and have decided to question the Romulans. Although most of my crew protests, it is our duty to investigate any sort of disturbance. We are hoping for a peaceful conversation.

"Maintain course Mr. Crusher, standard speed."
"Yes sir."

As we approached the starbase, we received a hale from the Romulans, my number 1, William Ryker, was already standing before the Romulans came on screen.

"This is Captain Picard of the starship Enterprise, do you read us?" I asked in a light manner.

"This is Ucard of this starbase. We know who you are Captain Picard, what we don't know is what you are doing in Romulan territory," Replied the Romulan on the screen, otherwise known as Ucard.

"We have just been informed that there has been disturbance in this area and thought that you might be able to inform us of what they are," I explained peacefully.

"It seems to me that the only disturbance around here is your starship showing up in our midst. We are going to ask you to leave now or we will resort to force." Ucard said harshly.

It came to my attention that the Romulans were in no mood to speak to us, but then it hit me…

"Captain, I must protest!" it seems Lieutenant Commander Worf picked up on what I was thinking. He put the hale on mute. "This could all be a trap onto which the Romulans plan to destroy us! I believe that they set up this disturbance and are just trying to catch us off guard. Besides, they already said they have returned not to long ago, and now they threaten us! We should arm all weapons and go to red alert."

"Lieutenant Worf, you are speaking out of turn! This will not be tolerated!" roared Ryker.

"Stand down Number 1, the Lieutenant was addressing the same thing I was thinking. Mr. Worf, cut off communications from the Romulans, Mr. Crusher, turn the Enterprise around and maintain current speed." I ordered.

"Captain, exactly what are you trying to do?" asked Ryker.

"You'll see Number 1, if my theory is correct."

We began to move away from the Romulan starbase. All seemed normal, which was the exact opposite of what I expected. Then my theory was proven.

"Captain, a Romulan ship has just left the starbase," Stated Lieutenant Commander Data. "Their weapons are armed and locked on to the Enterprise."

"It seems we were right Worf. Mr. Crusher, turn the Enterprise to face the Romulan ship and come to full stop." I ordered.

"Shields up, red alert!" exclaimed Ryker.

"Sir, phasers are locked on a proton torpedoes are armed and ready." Said Worf.

"Fire on my command." I said, patiently waiting.

"Sir, the Romulans are firing!" exclaimed Worf.

The Enterprise shook as Romulan phasers hit the Enterprise.

"Shields still up, minimal damage to decks 8, 4, and 9." Stated Worf.

"Return fire!" I ordered.

Worf fired two protons torpedoes at the Romulan ship. It was destroyed. Everyone soon relaxed.

"Sir, the Romulans are haling us." Said Data.

"On screen."

The Romulans showed up on the screen. They seemed irritated, but who could blame them?

"Well Captain Picard, it seems you have seen through our plans, bravo." Stated Ucard.

"What is the meaning of this? Why have you all of a sudden taken hostility against us?" I demanded.

"Quite simple Captain. The Federation has interfered with our plans to destroy the Vulcans far to long. It is time to take action! From this day forth, the Romulans and the Federation are at war!"