Please note that I utilize some of the official book TNG stuff. I say official despite the arguments of the books not being canon as there was the 'Official' continuation of Deep Space Nine book series and the rest of the series revolved around that. On the actual cover it said the official continuation.
Anyway, on with the show... um.. fic... I don't own Star Trek, CBS does, and I don't own Andromeda... The Gene Rodenberry estate and the production company which I cant remember at the moment (lol) does.
Burning Brighter than a Sun!
By Sage Mode Sasuke!
It had been nearly two years since Data 2.0 was brought online and took his rightful place among the bridge of the USS Enterprise 1701-E. Although he still retained the rank of Lt. Commander, of his predecessor it was still hard for him to to acclimate to having been 'offline' for nearly 5 years (don't actually remember how long after the Shinzon incident). Having his memories backed up in B4 turned out to be a blessing in disguise as Dr. Noonien Soong had also faked his own death and placed himself in a superior android body which resembled Data, Lore, and B4 but with the full range of human emotions.
Three weeks past...
Doctor Soong enraged that Data was killed swore to find a way to bring him back. That being said...Data's memory core copied onto B4's primitive positronic brain had been stolen. No energy patterns, no finger prints, no tracks whatsoever. As time passed Data was uploaded into his father's android body and shared it with him until a time came where Data could have a new body of his own, but that was not meant to be as a secret organization of androids had other plans in mind for Dr. Soong. As things became to dangerous, the Doctor did anything a good father would do. He sacrificed himself and gave Data his body, and helped him escape.
Having for the first time a full unhampered set of emotions, Data was enraged, and someone would have to pay. Data had tracked down those who had wronged his father and forced this fate upon him, but his crew was in danger, and the call of duty pulled him back, putting off his revenge for a later time.
After a few awkward talks with Commander LaForge, Data took on the identity of Data 2.0 as he was not the original, but his friends still held him as such that were still on the Enterprise although it did take Geordi a while to accept that his friend was somewhat back from the dead. Data reluctantly returned to his post as Second Officer, allowing Geordi to focus mainly on what he loved, which was engineering. Also learning that the Captain and Doctor Crusher had gotten married and have a son 'Rene' shocked Data, but his final thoughts on the matter were...'it's about damn time.' Commander Riker had gotten his promotion and was now captain of the Titan made Data somewhat envious and wishing he had been somewhat more inspired to move up the ranks. But was glad that despite the two failed attempts Captain Riker and Commander Troi have successfully created an offspring in Jean-Luc. Now Worf was commander and First officer of Enterprise after years of serving as an Ambassador to the Federation as a representative of the Klingon Empire until his son Alexander took on that roll which to this day seemed to surprise Worf, Data noted.
'One thing that had made his transition back into starfleet go a little was having the opportunity to try to repair my daughter Lal and bring her back to life one day with the equipment I was allowed to utilize on the Enterprise.' Data pondered as his hands worked over some of the new control systems placed aboard during his absence.
Data also felt a slight warmness at what the captain had done for him. The Enterprise E's bridge had been redesigned so that esthetically it looked like that of it's predecessor's.
Having unbridled emotions had been hard getting used to, but that gift from the captain was something that took his already high level of respect for his captain to a new plateau. Upon hearing familiar footsteps enter the bridge Data stood up from the center seat, turning to his captain, and first officer and called out;
"Captain on deck!" Which surprised the bridge officers, but they quickly regained their composure and stood at attention.
The captain held a tight smile and nodded his assent to return to their respective duties.
"Commander Data. It's not that I don't appreciate it, but is that really necessary?"
"Sir," Worf added. "I actually approved of Mr. Data's change of protocol. I apologize for not informing you sooner. He has increased efficiency in more than a few areas of the ship over the last three days, and they are in your brief in your office."
"Very well. Well done Mr. Data."
"Thank you sir. Would you like to assume command of the bridge sir?"
"No. I believe it's in good hands." The captain said in good humor.
As the captain moved past Data, Data mouthed a 'thank you sir' to Commander Worf for covering for him. Worf gave a small grunt as if clearing his throat.
Two hours later the Enterprise shook suddenly with a violence which would normally indicate that they were under attack. Immediately the captain heard 'Captain Picard to the bridge' over the intercom system. He quickly got up out of his chair placing his 'tablet pad' down, straightened his jacket and walked out to the bridge, bracing himself against the railing as another barrage of hits slammed against the shields.
"Open a channel Mr. Data, and send out a silent SOS stating our dilema."
"Channel open sir."
"This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the Federation Starship Enterprise. Cease firing on us or we will be forced to retaliate in kind..."
Interrupted mid sentence as another volley of missiles hit he shields,
"Mr. Worf... As our tactical officer and head of security are off ship at the moment, would you care to give them a demonstration of why we are the Federation's flagship?"
"With Pleasure sir," as he returned to his 'former' post and released a volley of Phaser blast and photon torpedo missiles which damaged a few of the smaller fighter ships in front. It was enough to get their attention.
"We're being hailed sir," Chief O'brian advised from the conn. Now wishing he had not agreed to visit old friends on the enterprise as Keiko, Molly, and Kiroyoshi were on board with him.
"On Screen," Picard ordered after clearing his throat and again straightened his jacket.
The screen lit up to show a ferocious, even animalistic creature on the screen. The first and last thing they heard. Less than 60 words, but they were enough.
"We have been kicked out of our universe. Now we shall revive the rest of the Abyss. Our masters, and together we shall drown the sounds of joy from this universe out with the sound of death, and despair. Our larvae will use you as incubators and we shall return to the glory that was the Maggog."
Three ships that were in back fired on the Enterprise but with much more force than even Data could have anticipated.
"Permission to initialize Transphasic Torpedo volley sir?" Worf asked as he was concerned that the diplomatic approach would eventually get them killed.
After a short moment's thought, the volley was approved, but something else happened. As the weapons hit each other there was an explosion which knocked the enemy fleet back as The Robinson, and the Defiant entered normal space out of warp speed, and the new Aventine entered from a slipstream portal all opening fire, and destroying all but the main ship who had opened it's own version of what looked like a slipstream portal.
Each captain of each starship took his/her respective seats, and activated the holo communicator (AN: Introduced a form of it in the chase after Maddox in DS9).
"Sorry to call you all away from your missions. Just know it is greatly appreciated," Jean-Luc said with a smile.
The dark skinned, well toned captain of the Robinson sported a goatee and rubbed said goatee a few times then said..."I was hoping to beat the old man here. I know she has a slipstream, but I was so close,"
Knowing that captain Dax was a Trill Picard understood Captain Sisko's joke.
The gorgeous, almost petite captain with her dark eyes piercing the Robinson's captain's shining head spoke next.
"Don't be jealous Benjamin. You may get one yet. Besides... Not to rub salt into the wound... Captain Picard is supposed to have one installed soon right? You are transporting it to the rebuilt Utopia Planitia to have the newer model placed in the Enterprise." Ezri Dax asked Picard.
"I wasn't going to rub it in Ben's face." Picard joined in on the joking for a few moments.
"Captain," Commander Sam Bowers, The Aventine's first officer prompted his captain.
"What is it sam?" Not liking her few minutes of breathing room interrupted.
We have received orders. It seems that word has gotten back to us that Admiral Kathryn Janeway is back with us in the world of the living and we are to join the voyager fleet in the Delta Quadrant for the next few weeks.
That was news worth celebrating. One of Starfleet's most beloved Admirals had somehow been resurrected, and starfleet was convinced it was not a double of some kind. After a few more minutes of celebrating, the ships depart and go their separate ways.
Moments later the Enterprise's engines were back online with full warp capability restored.
"Set a course for Utopia Planetia Mr. O'brian. Maximum warp."
"Aye sir. At maximum warp we should reach the ship yard within 32 hours."
"Very good Mr. O'brian. Engage."
The ship began to shake again, and the captain ordered the ship to a full stop, but the ship seemed to be being pulled through a slipstream portal.
Once the ship had stopped the captain ordered every one to arm themselves. Within three more seconds Captain Picard and a few other of his officers were somewhere else. On what appeared to be a bridge of some kind. It's sleek design reminding the captain of some glimpses into other temporal spaces he has been allowed to glace upon in his lifetime.
A translucent, breathtakingly beautiful hologram appeared in a Filipino form in front of them, a low cut leather brown vest, and without hesitation immediately called out.
"Intruder alert. Intruder alert. Security personnel and officers to command please.
Almost immediately four black armored personnel filed through the doorway followed by what would appear as their commander. Little devices converting into long lances electronically somehow Commander Data determined.
They were standing there... face to face. No one making a move. The only thing keeping them at bay was the fact that neither had fired yet, and the bald man walked forward lowering his weapon and holstering it and said.
"I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the Federation Starship Enterprise. I don't know how we got here, nor do we want any trouble, but if you would not mind putting your weapons away I would be happy to order what seems to be my surprise away team to do the same," already signaling his people to lower their weapons.
"Captain," His towering second officer gave a warning glance and raising his phaser again as three more of this ship's officers arrived on the bridge brandishing force lances.
"Weapons down. Our guest seem willing to cooperate for now." The other captain, no less impressive stature ordered. Without hesitation his crew lowered their weapons cautiously as did Picard's officer.
"Now," This ship's commander began; "I guess it's time for my introductions. I am Captain Dillon Hunt of the Common Wealth's flagship the Andromeda Ascendant.
"Common Wealth?" The ridged forehead of the Enterprise's first officer asked.
"You my cranial friend must have been living under a rock for the last two thousand or so years." The Andromeda's young engineer commented which apparently did not go over to well as a low growl was heard all over command.
"I am getting so damn tired of time travel and other universes," Commander LaForge muttered, but a look from his captain made short work of any further complaints from anyone.
"Anyone play Shogi?" Captain hunt asked which nearly stunned his officers into a dumbfounded-mess.
"I do sir," Data volunteered after ascertaining if it would be okay to do so from his captain, and with but a glance Data had gotten his confirmation.
"Mr..?"
"Data. I am Lt. Commander Data."
"Well Lt. Commander Data. I have learned that I can learn a lot about my opponents and Allies from a game of Shogi. Shall we?"
Let the game begin. What's going to happen next? To be continued.
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