A/N: This is based on the only episode of Stargate-SG1 that I have ever seen called "Window of Opportunity." I thought it would make a fun Enterprise fic and give Malcolm and Trip a bit of fun since the trouble those two get into always makes me laugh :) There's also a bit of the ST:VOY episode "Before and After" thrown in there for some of the techno babble (which really not my thing so I do apologise about that). Plus there's a bit of Tu/S because I love that pairing :) The chapters are 'cut' a bit like an episode because it's based off one (i.e. each chapter would be a new scene). I hope it's not too tedious!
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Time Warp
"Looks like the wind is starting to pick up," Trip commented, "are you nearly done?" he added, turning to Hoshi.
"Almost," she replied, still intent on collecting as much data as she could about the alien ruins they were examining.
Trip pulled out his communicator, "Tucker to Enterprise."
"Go ahead, Trip," came the Captain's swift response.
"We're starting to experience some of that weather that T'Pol was predicting. Perhaps you should send Travis down a little early to pick us up," he suggested.
There was a pause on the other end and Trip shared a concerned look with Malcolm.
"I'm sorry Trip, there's some kind of interference in the atmosphere, we can't send down the shuttle. You'll have to use the transporter," Archer replied.
"Did he say transporter?" Hoshi asked nervously.
Trip glanced at her, "Are you sure, Cap'n?"
"I'm sorry Trip."
Trip sighed, "No problem, we'll let you know when we're ready," he replied, signing off.
"We'd better make it quick, that storm is heading towards us pretty fast," Malcolm commented.
Trip looked back at Hoshi, "I'm sorry, darlin'" he told her.
Hoshi gave him a weak smile, "It's all right. It's perfectly safe, right?"
Trip nodded, "Perfectly."
Hoshi closed her scanner, "Then let's get this over with."
"Ladies first," Trip told her, going to open his communicator.
"Commander?" Hoshi asked, confused.
"No way am I letting you go after anyone else, not after last time," he told her seriously. He glanced at Malcolm, "Ain't that right, Lieutenant?"
"Definitely," Malcolm agreed.
Hoshi favoured them both with a genuine smile, "Thank you."
Trip gave her a smile of his own, before opening his communicator, "Tucker to Enterprise, Hoshi's ready for transport."
"Hoshi?" Archer responded, trying in vain to keep the surprise from his tone.
"Ladies first, Cap'n," Trip replied.
"Very well, stand by Hoshi," Archer responded.
A few moments later Hoshi was transported from the surface, "Hoshi?" Trip asked his concern palpable.
"I'm fine, Commander, all fingers and toes accounted for," she replied her tone coloured with relief.
"Good to hear, Malcolm and I will join you in a minute," Trip responded with a smile.
"Ah…Commander?"
"Please tell me you're not afraid of the transporter," Trip began, turning to face Malcolm. He stopped when he noticed the larger beam of light coming towards them. "I don't remember hearing about that in the briefing."
"Neither do I," Malcolm agreed.
Both men shielded their eyes as the light suddenly flashed.
"…so I think we should watch The Mummy next movie night," Travis said.
Malcolm and Trip looked at each, "Ok, that's just weird," Trip commented.
