After a long wait, i have returned, i hope you who read my story enjoy it :)
Book 3 - Star Trek Predator: For Freedom - Chapter 1, New ship, New Captain, New mission
It had been 8 months since the destruction of the USS Thunder, Naruto and the rest were learning from the best crew from the Flagship of the Fleet. The crew had grown attached to the group of cadets
The New alliance was growing stronger then ever, the Romulans still had reservations about working with the Klingons and the Klingons with the Romulans, but for the sake of the alliance they worked together
The war was going well for the alliance, the new enemy had not shown up since there attack on SB 12 but the Federation was always on the look out for them
The Enterprise was in Orbit of earth, a large number of the Crew including Picard and the REAL senior staff were in dress uniforms and getting ready to beam down. Naruto and the group had all gathered at the SFA and they were also in there dress uniforms, however there right collar were bare and there left still had the Red Squad Pins
They were standing, out of all 36 Red Squad Cadets only 14 were graduating that year, and 12 of them were the Konoha group the rest still had a year or 2 to go, the 14 had there own row, separated from the Regular Cadets
Janeway: Welcome everyone to the SFA Graduations of 2382, each year we have outstanding cadets who join the ranks and become outstanding officers, but there are always the ones that stand out from the rest, these cadets get a much sought after spot on the Red Squad list. This group behind me has already seen battle, they have already seen there fair share of the war and lost many friends and almost died themselves in the line of duty, because of this bravery they were all awarded commendations and a 1 year skip. This year 14 out of the 36 is graduating and they are behind me, Captain Picard as there commanding officer I would like you to do the honours of giving them these
In her hands she had cases containing the pips Picard walked up to the podium and took the boxes, but he had something to say as well
Picard: It has been a privilege and an honour to have these cadets on the Enterprise, they are our future, and I can assure you, with these young men and women, our future will be a bright one
With that said he went to every Red Squad cadet and Pined the Pips on there collars, regular teachers proceeded to give the pips to the normal Cadets at the same time, they then took the oath to the Federation
Janeway: Congratulations Class of 2382
A large roar from the crowd and the cadets erupted, cheering, Holo Pics were taken, the cadets were hugging each others and parties started
The next day Naruto and the group were assembled in the main SFA
Janeway: Congratulations again Ensigns, I just got your assignments
Naruto: Are we staying together?
Janeway: I am sorry but....I did my best, I was able to pair some of you.....But you guys have no idea how much captains are fighting for you guys
Sakura: ....Well as long as I am with........
Sasuke looked at her with a cold stare that stopped her dead in her tracks
Janeway: Naruto , and Sasuke you 2 will be on the USS Freedom she is a Justice Class ship, state of the art under the command of Captain Jason Tucker
Naruto and Sasuke looked at each other and nodded
Janeway: Shikamaru you will be on the USS Kingston a Phalanx class under the command of Captain Jimmie Knox
Shikamaru just looked not bothered and nodded
Janeway: Tenten you're going on the USS York a Madora class under the command of Captain Mary Sanshaze
Tenten was a bit disappointed but nodded
Janeway: Sakura and Kiba, Captain Chakotay has been calling some favours in... you 2 will be on Voyager
Sakura was sad that she was being separated from Sasuke and even Naruto, but she was happy to be with someone from the group, they both nodded
Janeway: Hinata you will be on the USS Lexington Achilles class under captain Lena Hease
Hinata looked at Naruto while he wasn't looking, she really wanted to be with him, and she looked at the group and nodded
Janeway: Kakashi, you are being placed on the USS Century Harper Class under the command of Jillian White
Kakashi just stood there looking cool and nodded
Janeway: Neji, Captain Sisko has also pulled in some favours, your being posted on DS9 , this means you will also be posted on the USS Defiant
Neji grinned Sisko had become somewhat of a role model for him and he nodded
Janeway: Ino, you will be going to the USS Galaxy A, a Galaxy III class, under Captain Carl Michaels
She just nodded
Janeway: and finally Lee and Gai you 2 are being put on the USS Nova Nova Class under Captain Jess Brown
They both looked EXCITED and HAPPY and almost wanted to scream out something like WE ARE THE KONOHA GREEN AND OR BLUE BEAST but decided to just nod for now
That night they all gathered at there favourite bar, this was the last night together and they wanted to have as much fun as they could
The next morning Sasuke and Naruto were on the Enterprise, packing up, the Freedom would be in orbit to pick them up soon
Naruto: What do you think our captain is going to be like
Sasuke: We will find out when we meet him, just hurry up
Naruto: I'm happy that I am not alone
Sasuke: They would of never allowed it
Naruto: How come?
Sasuke: One of us had to keep an eye on you, do you think Starfleet is ready for an idiot like you to be alone?
Naruto: WHAT IS THAT SUPPOSE TO MEAN!!!
Sasuke just grinned and ignored him, knowing he was mad
Random Officer: -= Naruto Sasuke, the USS Freedom has arrived, they are requesting you beam up right away =-
Sasuke: Already? There early
Naruto: Who cares I'm ready
Sasuke: Go ahead I will catch up
Naruto ran out of the room and ran into Picard
Picard: Whoa your in a hurry
Naruto: Sorry sir, the Freedom has just arrived
Picard: Yes, I was coming to see you 2 off
Sasuke ran out and bumped right into Naruto
Sasuke: WHAT ARE YOU DOING IDIOT!
He takes a few steps back and see's Picard
Sasuke: OH!...So sorry Captain
Picard smiled and grinned at the pair
Picard: that's alright, I was just thinking how its going to be quiet around here without all of you
Naruto: You still have 22 Red Squad cadets left don't you?
Picard: Yes and Janeway told me that I will be getting more
Sasuke: More?
Picard: Yes, the Enterprise is now the training ship for Red Squad, I made the decision after spending time with you guys, having young cadets on board seems to have boosted crew moral, however I don't think I will find a good senior crew like you guys
Naruto: Yea were the best
He said with a huge grin
Sasuke: Shut up you idiot....And thank you sir, it was an honor to be your first officer
Picard: You will be a Fine first officer one day Sasuke, and you too no doubt Naruto
Naruto: Yea but I'm going to be a Great Captain !! Just like you!! or Captain Sisko ! or......
Sasuke: I will be captain before you....Idiot
Naruto: AS IF !!
They both stared into each others eyes with intensity they were ready to duel right then and there
Picard: Well your ship is waiting, you don't want to make a bad first impression
Naruto and Sasuke's face suddenly change
Naruto: Oh yea!!
They both ran towards the transporter room , Picard Smiled
Picard: They have a lot to learn. but I see nothing but blue skies for those 2...."cliche from Nemesis "
They were about half way to the transporter room when suddenly they were beamed up
Sasuke: What the....
Troy: Got them sir
Tucker: Very well, send them up
The ship felt like it had jumped into Warp
Naruto: What just happened....
Troy: Sorry guys, this isn't how we normally welcome new crew members....Well welcome to the USS Freedom, my name is LT Junior grade Troy Hoyaka
Naruto: I am Ensign Uzumaki Naruto
Sasuke: And I'm Ensign Uchiha Sasuke
Troy: Uzumaki?.....Uchiha? Those are unique names
Naruto: We come from the Konoha Planet
Troy looks at the left side of there collars and notices the Red Squad Insignias
Troy: You 2 are from Red Squad?
Naruto: Yea !!
Troy: that's impressive, one of these days you will have to tell me about it
Sasuke: So, whats the rush anyway ?
Troy: I don't know, all I know is that the captain is in a hurry, being transporter chief normally means being last to get the news on the ship, I will escort you to the bridge, a tour will be offered once the captain has greeted you
Naruto: Sounds like fun
All 3 walked out of the transporter room and into a turbo lift and then onto the bridge
The bridge was exactly like a Prometheus class since the Justice class was created from it, the it could do everything a Prometheus class could EXCEPT Separating into battle sections, it only had 1 hull
Troy: Captain, these are the 2 new Ensigns, Naruto and Sasuke
Tucker: .....They are what everyone is talking about?....Not much to look at....
Naruto: WHY YOU!!!
Naruto started to run towards the captain but Sasuke stopped him by grabbing both his arms and whispered in his ear
Sasuke: You idiot, calm down, hes our captain, you want a reprimand or worst?
Tucker: After everything Janeway told me about you 2 I was expecting something more, oh well
Sasuke: Sorry to disappoint you captain, by the way, may I ask whats with this departure?
The Captain looked at the XO's chair and got up
Tucker: Fallow me
He led them to his ready room and sat down with them
Tucker: I don't know why Janeway asked me to take you 2 for this mission, I don't think you have the experience to pull it off
Naruto: Mission?
Tucker: Yes, you see, my first officer was on an Intel mission, his mission was to find out all he could about the new aliens. We lost contact with him 1 week ago, we sent officers to investigate but we found them all dead, and now, there telling me im suppose to send a bunch of kids to do the job?
Sasuke: I see, I think we would be the best choice
Tucker: Why do you think that ? You have no experience in Intel what so ever, your RAW right out of the academy, those Red Squad pins mean very little out here
Naruto: HEY !!! WE ALREADY SEEN MORE BATTLE THEN SOME PEOPLE !!
Sasuke: Shut up idiot......I'm not referring to our Starfleet red squad training....I think what makes us best suited for this mission....Is our Konoha Ninja Training....
Tucker: Konoha Ninja?
Sasuke: The planet of Konoha is a planet who based there life style around ninjitsu and with the added powers the planet gave us, we have an edge
Tucker: Powers?
Sasuke: Explaining it so many times is becoming ....How would Shikamaru put it?.....Troublesome?
Naruto: Yeah, lets just show him instead
Naruto put his hands together to form a seal
Naruto: Shadow Replication !
All of a sudden the room was full of Narutos
Tucker: MY GOD.....
Naruto's: Hehe not bad eh?
Naruto: CANCEL
And they all disappeared
Tucker: ....What the hell was that
Sasuke: That was...Chakara we can use it in many ways, when it comes to Intel, it gives us an edge we will find your first officer captain
Tucker: Well I don't have a choice anyway....
End Chapter 1