Enterprising Time Travel
Chapter 1
"Captain, sensors are picking up some kind of anomaly. It appears to be a break in time," said Lt. Cmdr. Data.
"Why didn't our long range scanners pick it up bef-"
"Captain, we are being pulled through!"
"Full reverse!" shouted Captain Picard.
"No affect sir. We are still being pulled closer," said Data, matter-of-factly. And it was true. The Enterprise-D was being pulled closer and closer towards the anomaly.
"We're going in!" shouted Wesley, nervoulsly.
"Captain, recommend we raise shields. Whatever is on the other side of that anomaly, we must be prepared.
"Make it so Lt." said Picard.
"1,000 meters! 500 meters!" shouted Wesley.
"Full stop," said Picard calmly. "Whatever is on the other side, I want to be ready to analyze it. Plus we don't want to look suspicious." Suddenly, there was a loud bang.
"Captain, we have entered the anomaly," said Data, looking at Wesley, with eyebrows raised
"What do you think will be waiting for us on the other side?" asked Riker. Picard didn't respond, partially out of his own confusion for the situation. There was a blinding flash of light on the view screen, and then just black space again. Picard stood up, and walked over to Data's chair.
"What is the current Stardate Data?"
"49812.43. Captain, we are in the middle of the Federation-Klingon War," said Data. Everyone looked at Worf, with mixed expressions, waiting for his reaction. Worf looked straight at Captain Picard.
"While I wear this uniform, my duties are to serve the Federation, and follow the orders of my superiors, including you, Captain. But if possible, I would prefer to avoid contact with Klingons, sir," said Worf confidently. Picard smiled.
"Very good Mr. Worf. I would also like to avoid contact with the Klingons- or with any Federation ships for that matter. We don't want to change history," said Picard.
"This would be a lovely time for a cloaking device," said Wesley, jokingly.
"That's actually not a bad idea Wesley. The Treaty of Algeron states that no Federation vessel may possess a cloaking device, nor can Starfleet develop one. But, I think the preservation of time is more important than keeping a few Romulans happy." Picard stood up, addressing the crew: "I am about to act in direct violation of a Federation approved treaty. If any of you disagree with my decision, please speak now, and it will be noted in my log." Picard looked around at his crew. No one disagreed. Picard nodded.
"Captain, may I speak to you in your Ready Room?" asked Riker.
"Certainly," replied Picard. The two walked off the bridge, and Data sat down in the Captain's Chair.
"Captain, as you know, I was aboard the Pegasus, the Federation prototype for a ship with a cloaking device. I am familiar with how to adapt a Federation ship with a cloaking device. Captain, request permission to help Lt. La Forge with the installation of the Cloak."
"Granted," replied Picard, and the two left the room. As the two entered the bridge, Data stood up, and returned to his chair. Picard returned to the Captain's Chair, and sat down.
"Sir, we've got a problem. Our present location has us in orbit of Vul'Cha! We're almost smack in the middle of Klingon space!" Everyone froze, and looked at Wesley, then Picard.
"Even at Warp 9 sir, it would still take the Enterprise-"
"Yes, I am aware of that Mr. Data. The fastest way out of Klingon space, would be to pass through Gorn space. Helm, set a course for Gorn, Warp 9-"
"Captain: two Klingon Birds-of-Prey de-cloaking starboard side!" shouted Worf. "They're hailing us!"
"Engage!" shouted Picard!
End of Chapter 1
So that's the end of Chapter 1! BIG cliff hanger! Chapter 2 will be up soon! Thanks for reading and reviewing!