AN/New Updated Chapter one. This is a Star Trek: Enterprise and Young Justice crossover-ish story. Anyways… This is going to follow the original team as being the senior officers of the U.S.S. Justice NX-16. Certain members of the Justice League and the new Team will make cameos. I do not own any of these stories, if I did; none would have been cancelled.
July 4th 2156, 6:00
Earth Dry-docks:
Runabout U.S.S. Cochrane:
In the distance a small space station appeared just ahead. The cockpit of the runabout was Spartan, the controls were few and simple and with room for only three people. The people in question included a young, black haired communications officer and a redheaded navigations officer. A white pit-bull rested easily on the seat in the back while the two humans were at the controls of the ship. "Today's the day." The redhead announced as the runabout passed by several repair stations. Light fell past the large window frame, several other runabouts emerged heading towards the station in front of them.
"To think, we graduated from the Academy yesterday. We are members of a crew for Starfleet, and have our first assignment. So… NX Class. I've heard stories about the adventures of U.S.S. Enterprise." The raven-haired man sat back with his hands behind his head, "Think it will be all that it is cracked up to be?"
"Dick, only you would care about the assignment. I am just interested in the ladies onboard, check the crew manifest."
Dick chuckled and rose to access the computer counsel in front of him. "Looks to me that you are more interested in finding new worlds close to home. But lets not go to warp without settling in first, Kid Flash. I hate to have the captain boot you before we even ship off."
The Wally looked to Dick in mock shock; his face contorted humorously, "Dude! What makes you think that I would do that?!"
Dick rolled over and started to cackle with delight, "Oh man, you want me to answer that? You tried hitting on Ollie's girlfriend! Commander Lance was it? She was the freaking combat instructor!"
Wally grumbled and sank into his seat. Putting in a few adjustments to the course, the navigator turned the runabout towards the space dock where their ship resided. The site, which met both humans and the canine, sent awe radiating between them, especially the chief navigator, "Would you look at that?" The window was filled with the site of a pristine starship, the gray metal and the blue hues of the ship intertwined revealing a delicate yet strong look to the vessel. Dick leaned forward to glance at every aspect of the ship, while Wally maneuvered towards the docking bay. The bow of this magnificent vessel read, 'NX-16 JUSTICE'
"Seven decks, advanced hull polarization, four torpedo bays, six phase cannons, crew complement of eighty six and an advanced transporter registered for biological use." Wally glanced at the ship before making adjustments to course and heading for the shuttle bay, "Probably the most advanced starship in this system, did Admiral Wayne approve of this assignment?"
The ship slowed to hit the extending landing boom prompting the communications officer to leave his seat and head for his bags at the rear of the ship, "As a matter of fact, he only allowed me to go if I knew some people on this trip. Sadly I was suck with a speedster."
Wally grinned as he unbuckled himself from his seat and headed to his dog, Brucely. "I can't help it if the West and Allen families are… what ever we are, navigators? But hey what could be better than spending 18 months with me?"
"I could think of anything." Dick replied with humor. The access hatch to the ship finally opened. Both officers and pet stepped onto the metal plating, taking in the atmosphere of anticipation and excitement; U.S.S. Justice was their new home.
U.S.S. Justice, 6:16
Bridge:
"I promise M'gann, as soon as we are underway I'll meet you down there." A visual computer was running on the bridge to an officer dressed in grey and blue camouflage, a redheaded Orion lady was discussing events for the future mission. "I dunno Kent, I'm going to be loaded with several data files before we are even underway. Maybe some time after noon meeting?"
Conner smiled and placed a hand on the screen, "I'll see if I can't get Roberts to take my shift. Thanks. I'll see you later." M'gann smiled before moving to shut down the visual comm.
Looking up, Kent noticed two officers in blue flight suits enter the bridge. Smirking to himself Kent placed a hand on the redhead's shoulder and pulled him back, "Halt right where you are! You have no access to the bridge!"
Wally felt his stomach drop and went wide-eyed. "Um… b-b-but s-s-sir! I w-w-was just, um…"
Dick turned around but could not keep himself from laughing, "Kent you old West Pointer! How you been?"
"Same as usual, when I didn't have two first class trouble makers aboard. Since when did you graduate, West?"
Wally was still sputtering before Conner released him; "We just got our a-assignments yesterday. I'm the new conn officer, for this vessel. I'll also fill in for an engineer when needed."
"Like we need anymore speedy crewmembers. We already have our hands full will Bart. What's up Rob?"
"Dude that nickname died out months ago."
Kent chuckled, "Fine. So how was Starfleet?"
"Would have been nice if someone would stop hitting on everything wearing a skirt."
"Hey!" Wally protested.
"Well I can guarantee you this," Kent started as he glanced over to other members of the crew, "Nobody wears skirts around here, except for Wally, of course."
"Dude!"
Across the bridge two crewmembers were reviewing their new sensor logs, and their new teammates. "Who is he?"
"The arrogant redhead? No clue."
"No the other guy, next to Kent."
The blond looked over, "I've seen him before. Isn't that Admiral Wayne's ward?" The raven-haired girl looked back over, "Yeah I think that's him! I need to meet him, please Artemis?"
Artemis pinched her nose and went to a computer counsel, madly typing in random figures and equations, "Whatever! I need to finish the phase cannon calibrations. Just stay away from that idiot, I don't like him or that fact he resembles crewman Allen."
"Allen put a bad taste in your mouth?" Zatanna grinned to
Artemis slammed her PADD down on the counsel and radiated anger, "One: wrong choice of words, Two: shut it, Bart is annoying. Now get to doing something productive." Picking up the PADD Artemis went back to work, tapping in the data into the counsel. Zatanna looked back to the communications officer before walking back over to her science post. Both of who gave glances back to the new arrives before returning to work.
Suddenly behind Kent the lift's doors opened to reveal a dark skinned blond captain. "Captain on the bridge," One of the crewmembers announced. Dick and Wally straightened and took their seats. Kent made his way to the captain and saluted, "Sir, welcome aboard. I'm Major Conner Kent, it is a pleasure to serve under you."
"Major, call me by my name, Kaldur'ahm. You may return to your seat." Conner nodded and complied by sitting in a second chair next to Artemis's tactical counsel. Glancing around the grey cabin, Kaldur looked to the engineering station in the back where he noticed one of his old friends operating on a power relay. Seeing the way she worked, Kaldur stepped forward to assist, "Is there anything you wish for me to retrieve?"
Raquel jumped after hearing his voice and turned to face her friend, "Captain! No, I was just making preparations of this old conduit. I can finish this before launch." Kaldur nodded and glance at the counsel, but cautiously pulled away, "It's nice to have you aboard. It has been many years since we've last saw each other."
"Yosemite 2 I believe. We were to fix the stations engines. Remember how long we were stuck on that tin can?"
"Three days."
"Yeah… Well Captain, this was fun but I gotta jet."
"Yes, we should return to our respected stations."
The quick, awkward conversation ended shortly before the crew began to migrate to their respected positions, multiple stations rung out with commands and the sound of buttons being clicked by their operators. Kaldur'ahm stepped to his captain's chair before looking around the cabin and the ship's crew. The only sounds being emitted were the low whispers and murmurs of the crew performing their duties. Kaldur sat down after his inspection and awaited departure. "Sir," the armory officer called out. This quickly received the attention of Kaldur'ahm, "The mid-aft phase cannon has drained power on D-deck. Permission to bring an engineer along to assist in repairs?"
The captain nodded, "Yes lieutenant, you may." Kaldur was going to chose Raquel however he still felt conflicted, "Lieutenant West. Accompany Lieutenant Crock to D-deck. Bring your tool kit."
"Sir, I need-"
"That's an order West. Go."
Without any hesitation both lieutenants left their stations and headed towards the elevator, "So beautiful; you, me and over five hundred gigajoules of particle beam. Call it a first date?" Wally grinned at the stolid armory officer.
"Don't make me hurt you, Baywatch."
"Baywatch?"
"Never mind, lets just get to the relay."
U.S.S. Justice D-deck:
"Here," Artemis pointed to a small access panel, "This is where the drain is occurring."
Wally cracked his knuckles and riffled through his toolkit, both of which annoyed the tactical officer. "So it's just the Phase Cannon Mk4 that are losing power? Odd. Let me take a look." Popping the hatch and examining the grid with several tools was Wally then able to isolate the problem. "Aha! The plasma conduit is not giving off strong amounts of power to the EPS manifolds. All I need to do is reverse the polarity of the plasma into the EPS and we are good to go. Right Arty?"
The lieutenant only glared, "Don't call me that."
"Hey, you called me Baywatch, why can't I-"
"Wally watch what you're doing!"
Before they knew it, a clogged plasma injector spluttered sending black ash all over section 9. Artemis walked away from the ash, coughing harshly to expel the particles in her lungs. "You idiot, the plasma injector was blocked! That's why weapons didn't get power! You… ugh!"
"Me, what?"
"Your so-"
"Awesome?" Wally interrupted hoping to get a rise out of the tactical officer.
"You know what, just get the f*** away from me and my station."
Artemis left the section and the deck in a hurry to get away from the redhead and back to her weapons station. However the said redhead was just behind her and managed to enter the lift before it closed. The ride to the bridge was both silent and hostile.
U.S.S Justice Bridge:
Nearly two minutes before departure, both senior officers arrived at their posts, Dick held back a laugh as they left a trail of soot behind them. Glaring at the communications officer, Wally took his seat only for more soot to be cast off in every direction from the motion. The entire bridge, save for the two officers, broke into fits of laughter. Kaldur'ahm tried to keep a straight face, but found himself hiding his laugh with coughing. Finally after another minute the laugh dissipated along with the airborne soot.
"Now that we have our team members, I think now is a good time to address the ship."
The crew gave a nod to Kaldur as he opened an official channel to the ship, "This is Captain Kaldur'ahm. By now you have met new people onboard this magnificent vessel. Certainly you all have seen new faces. However I would like to address everyone. From my second-in-command.," The captain nodded to the communications officer who smiled back, "To all valuable crewmembers. I believe that this journey is not only to discover new worlds and civilizations, but a journey to test humanity and other new humanoids in friendship, courage, and intellect. We are a band of different beings with different skills. Our discoveries are only to better our knowledge and learn about the final frontier. Let everyone know that we are peaceful, that we do not and will not attack without solid reasons. May our courage be strong, and our hearts stronger, for we will boldly go where no one has gone before. Lieutenant, are we ready to set out?"
Wally nodded to his captain and relayed the course on his console behind him, "West, take us away from dry-dock, and set course to Vulcan; warp 4."
The elegant vessel slowly pulled away from the spaceport. The blue hues of the impulse thrusters grew brighter as the vessel gained speed. Crews inside dry-dock watched as sunlight reflected off the dual nacelles and the saucer, making the ship seem angelic. Soon NX-16 slowly began to slow as the impulse engines gave way to the warp engines. In one burst of energy, U.S.S. Justice NX-16 dashed to warp before disappearing against the stars, unaware of the danger or discoveries that awaited them
