TRTSS7: The Hidden Voyage Years! – By DS Wynne
Disclaimer: R1/2, SM, ST and STNV belong to their respective owners.
Note: This is a multi-genre story.
Special note: This short story ties in the adventures depicted in the "fan-made" Star Trek series called "New Voyages" (also known as "Star Trek: Phase II"). Also, the story takes place in "Year 4" of Captain Kirk's famous "five year mission".
Author's Note: I decided to do this because I want to do a new Star Trek entry without a commitment. C&C are welcomed.
Part 1
Captain's Log, Stardate: 6010.1. After putting the "Enterprise" into dock for a six-month ship overhaul at Starbase 37, we are ready to resume our five-year tour. Luckily, the Enterprise did not have to wait to receive a mission, thanks to a distress call from a nearby colony. Thankfully, I can count on the crew of the Enterprise to, once again, meet the challenge head on. While waiting to resume our tour of duty, all Bridge and Command Officers received the appropriate increase in pay grade, though Hikaru Sulu has yet to return from his "Command Training" course at Starfleet Academy. Nevertheless, the Enterprise is ready to go where no man…has gone before.
"Uhura, anything new from the colony?" Kirk asked.
"No, sir," Uhura replied. "I am getting unusual interference though."
"Try to clean that up," Kirk says. He then turns to Science Officer Spock.
"Spock?"
"I am not detecting anything unusual from our present position," Spock says, as he peered though his sensors "viewmaster".
Kirk turns towards Usagi.
"'Jax', what is our ETA to the colony?" Kirk asked, as he leans back in his seat.
Usagi checks her instrumentation. As the ship's Operations Officer," Usagi had to know how to manage and operate virtually all ship functions, which is why all Operations Officers are also called "Jack-of-All-Trades", or simply "Jax". In this particular case, Usagi was on Helm Duty.
"Um…seventeen minutes until we reach the colony, sir," Usagi says.
"I don't see why YOU get to 'drive' the ship," Ranma says with a smirk.
"Hey, you're the one who wanted to specialize in 'Security'," Usagi says. "And besides, I'm only substituting until Sulu gets back, so THERE. Nyah!"
Ranma rolls his eyes.
Kirk presses his intercom button on his armchair.
"Scotty, did you catch that?" Kirk says into the intercom.
"Aye, sir," Scotty replied. "I can give you some more power."
"Thanks," Kirk replied. He then turns towards Usagi. "Usagi, increase speed to 'Warp 7'."
"Aye, sir," Usagi says, as she punches the appropriate buttons.
WRRRRRRRRRRR….
Kirk returns his gaze towards Spock.
"Spock?"
"Yes, I am now detecting unusual energy signatures…perhaps discharges from weapons fire. Readings…are off the scale."
"Usagi, full speed…maximum warp."
"Yes, sir," Usagi replied.
"Uhura, sound 'Red Alert'."
"Aye, sir," Uhura says, as she punches a few buttons. "All hands, 'Red Alert'. I repeat: 'Red Alert'…"
"Mister Saotome, prepare 'Phasers' and 'Photon Torpedoes'."
"Yes, sir," Ranma replied, as he prepared the firing sequences…
However, upon reaching the colony, there were no energy discharge activities in and around the colony (called "Primus IV").
"Spock?"
"I am at a loss at to what has happened," Spock says. "It could be very well possible that the UFOs vanished upon learning of our arrival."
"Or are cloaked?" Rand asked.
"Also a possibility."
Kirk muses for a moment…
"Uhura, get me the colony," Kirk says.
"Aye, sir," Uhura says.
CHIRP!
"This is Captain James T. Kirk, of the USS Enterprise calling colony administrators. Are you in need of assistance? Please respond."
CHIRP!
A bearded man in a Starfleet command shirt appears on screen.
"Cal Strickland, director of the Primus IV research facility," the man says in a terse manner. "You certainly took your sweet time getting here."
"The laws of physics can only be bent so much," Kirk says. "We're here now, so what is the nature of your distress call?"
"We do not NEED your help NOW. We assumed that this research facility was of SOME importance…at least enough to warrant SOME protection."
"We'll do better next time. Now, what happened here?"
Strickland tells the story how a pyramid like ship suddenly appeared in orbit around Primus IV, attacking the research facility in the process, only to be chased off by a new species (who called themselves "The Unabe"). Strickland tried to contact the Unabe for further information, but to no avail.
"Director Strickland, if possible, we would like to review your sensor data for further study," Spock says.
"We'll send you what we got," Cal says.
"Thank you," Kirk says. "In the mean, we will remain in the area just in case either parties decide to make their presence known."
"Kirk, you need not worry about US, since we can count on the Unabe to protect US. As long as we have them, we won't be calling you for assistance any time soon…AT LEAST, NOT IF WE NEED ANYTHING IN A HURRY."
CHIRP!
"Man, what a jerk," Ranma says.
"Now, now, Ranma," Usagi says. "You know that public service is a reward in and of itself."
"Yeah, yeah…"
"Ranma, cancel the Red Alert," Kirk says.
"Aye, sir," Ranma says, as he powers down his systems.
"Spock, examine the intrudes trajectory of origin and destination. Usagi, maintain orbit until further notice."
"Yes, sir," Usagi says.
"In the meantime, I'll be in my quarters dealing with a…headache," Kirk says, as he steps unto the turbo-lift.
SHHHP!
Rand goes over to Usagi's station.
"It's good to be back on duty," Rand says to Usagi and Ranma. "Although, I can do without the mundane stuff."
"No kidding," Ranma replied.
Usagi merely shakes her head with a smile, as she plots the auto function.
A few hours later…
"This is odd," says Usagi, as she recalibrated her sensors in her view-master at helm.
"What is it, Usagi?" Ranma replied.
"…"
"Usagi-?"
Usagi turns towards Ranma. Ranma was in charge of the Bridge during, while Rand was on the Navigation/Weapons console.
"I'm detecting those same UFO readings, based upon Spock's earlier sensor scans."
Ranma turns towards Uhura.
"Uhura, call the Captain, and go to Red Alert," Ranma says.
"Will do, Ranma," Uhura says.
Once the Red Alert has been activated, all members of the command crew assemble.
"Status," Kirk says, as he sits in his seat.
"Sensor indicates that the intruders have reappeared, and one of them is attacking the USS 'Al-Rashid'," Ranma says.
"The 'Al-Rashiid'?" Kirk asked.
"The Al-Rashiid is a Starfleet transport commanded by Matt Jeffries."
"Jeffries…I know him, he's a good man."
"Sir, why would these intruders attack a transport ship?" Rand asked.
"Why would they attack Primus IV?" Kirk replied. "We still do not know these intruders reasons for attacking the research facility there."
Kirk then turns towards Usagi.
"Usagi?"
"Course laid and set," Usagi replied.
"Best speed."
"Aye sir…"
Quickly, the Enterprise arrive, just as a ship, in the shape of a four-sided pyramid appears. The Al-Rashiid had the standard saucer section. However, the twin warp nacelles flared from the saucer section instead of the familiar secondary hull that the Enterprise had. Furthermore, instead of a secondary hull, attached was a very large and long cylinder. This compartment was used haul large quantities of cargo freight between regions of space, mostly to Federation facilities, space stations, outpost and starbases…
"My god," Doctor McCoy says, as he leans on Kirk's chair. "That thing is HUGE…"
"Ranma, prepare to-" Kirk began to say.
"Captain, a second ship just arrived to intercept the larger intruder," Spock says.
The second ship appeared to be a crystalline straburst that glowed white. It circled around the Al-Rashiid, as if it was trying to protect it.
ZAAARK!
Main view screen goes static.
Kirk turns towards Uhura.
"Uhura?" Kirk asked. "Try to hail them."
"I'm trying to, but there is massive interference," Uhura replied.
"Captain, the larger intruder just disappeared," Spock says. "The second ship is moving off-"
"Usagi, plot an interception course," Kirk says. "Scotty, lock a "tractor beam" unto the smaller vessel."
"Yes, sir," Usagi and Scotty replied in unison. Scotty could look after engineering operations from the Bridge.
"Uhura, inform the transporter room to prepare to beam…the occupants once Ranma has a lock on that ship."
The Enterprise moves close enough to the second ship and locks the ship in a tractor beam.
CHOOOMMMMMM…
"Got 'im," Scotty replied.
"Ranma, have a security team standing by. Mister Spock, you have the Bridge."
"Aye, sir," Spock says. He then presses the communications button on Kirk's armchair.
"Spock to the transporter. Stand-by…"
"Good luck, Janice," Ranma says, as Janice sits at Ranma's station.
"Hey, that's why I got my lucky rabbit's foot," Rand says, as she motions towards Usagi. Usagi looks towards Rand.
"Oh, be quiet," replied Usagi.
Ranma could only chuckle, as he heads towards the turbolift with Kirk…
A few minutes later, Kirk, McCoy, Ranma and his security detail arrive in the transporter room…
"Mister Kyle?" Kirk says. "Energize."
"Aye, sir," Kyle replies.
BRRRRRRRRRIIIINNNNNNNGGGGGG…
A ball of light appears.
'Why does this…thing remind me of Navi?' Ranma thought to himself, as he singles his team to prepare for any eventuality.
"GREETINGS, SENTIENT BEINGS-" the ball of light began to emote.
"Bones?" Kirk asked.
Doctor McCoy begins to scan the object…and frowns.
"Bones?"
"I don't understand," McCoy says. "I'm not getting anything on my Tricorder-"
"PLEASE DON'T INTERRUPT ME WHILE I AM SPEAKING!" the entity says, as a high-pitched sound washed over the room.
EEEEEEEEEE-!
Ranma grits his teeth, as his ears. He then begins to whistle, seemingly canceling the sound.
"THIS…IS IMPOSSIBLE!" the entity says. "NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO COUNTER MY CLARION CALL!"
"You will find that there are many things about us that you do not know," Kirk says. And then-
"Sir, the transporter circuits are activating…on their own," Kyle says.
Soon, a brown-haired, attractive woman appears. However, at the last minute, she steps out of the beam.
"Oh, was I suppose to wait until your simple machine completes its process?" the woman says. "And what's this? I didn't know you had two gods posing as mortals aboard your ship."
"'Gods'?" McCoy says with concerned. "What gods?"
"And who are you?" Kirk asked.
"I am 'UNABE'," the girl says in a booming voice. "As to your other question-"
FLASH!
"Hey!" Ranma yells, as the mysterious girl fawns all over Ranma.
"Here's one of them," Unabe says. "The other is your helm officer."
"Is this true?" Kirk asked.
Ranma sighs. He hated days like this…
Tbc.