Chapter 2:

Enterprise to the Rescue…

Make That Two!

Vortex: Unknown coordinates.

Both Enterprises make it through the portal, known throughout Starfleet as the Vortex.

Captains Picard and Kirk speak on-screen. "Captain, my crew is ready when you are. Lead the way." Picard smiled and said, "The Enterprise is ready as well. Mr. Data has intercepted a strange sound." The android submitted the signal to Kirk's ship. "This sound wave does not register on any records of Starfleet." Looking at Picard, "however, we do know where it is coming from." "Go on." "Captain, I believe that sound's origin is a planet in the Hoth system. The Enterprise crew is made aware of this as well." "Mr. Data, at your convenience, take us to the signal's origin." Looking up at Kirk, "Jim, the Enterprise will lead the way, just follow our coordinates." "Should we go to Red Alert?" "Negative. Stay on Yellow Alert status for now, I'll covertly send you a signal when that is necessary." "Copy that." Kirk looked at con officer Sulu, "Are we ready, Lt?" "Yes, sir. Engineering says that we have all the power in the warp engines we need." "We're ready, Enterprise D." "Acknowledged. Conn, proceed at warp 5." "Aye, sir."

Hoth:

The crew of the Star Destroyer Executor, in orbit of Hoth, moves in with other SDs in the fleet. The captain of Executor calls on the Admiral, named Ozzel. The captain, named F. Piett, makes his report. "We have thousands of probe droids searching this galaxy, Captain. I want prove, not just leads." Just then a masked man interrupts the conversation, "You found something?" "Yes, my lord." The signal is sounded yet again. "That's it, the Rebels are there." Ozzel tried to explain, but the Sith lord would nothing, "That is the system, gentlemen, and I'm sure Skywalker is with them. Set your course for the Hoth system. General Veers, prepare your men."

Enterprise:

"Take us out of warp, Ensign." Lofgren acknowledged. "Mr. Data, any ships in the vicinity." "Yes, sir, several along the orbit of the third planet. I suggest we approach the planet carefully." "Take us to impulse, Ensign, warp 1." "Aye, sir." "Put the ships on screen and share this with Kirk's crew." "Aye, sir."

The ships meet and strategize on their current objective. Data, over conference call with Kirk's crew, makes his report. "We have found the objective of the message from which the droid sent what initially appeared to be a distress call." "It wasn't a sign of distress?" "No, sir, quite the opposite. I would hypothesize that the signal was a report made to a certain vessel, which appears to be in orbit of Hoth III. This vessel and similar ships are currently in attack formation. Captain, I can only conclude that the droid was tasked to probe this planet and that the droid is loyal to the Empire." "How did you come that conclusion, Mr. Data?" "This, sir." Data switched screens and both crews saw the circled structure. "This came from the scans from the probe droid which was been sent to the Star Destroyer. We intercepted it, with Geordi's help." Kirk and Spock looked at the structure, "It appears to be a base of some form and origin unfamiliar to us." "Specifically, the shields of the base, Commander. The base, finally, is underground."

Captain Picard stood up. "If this scan is for the Empire, than the base?" "Is the hideout of the Rebel Alliance." "And you said they are in attack position above the planet?" "Yes, sir." "How long before the initial attack?" "Less than an hour, Captain." Picard looked at Worf, "Number One, Red Alert. All hands, battle stations."

Once on the Bridge, Picard ordered the conn officer, "Ms. Lofgren, prepare to enter the atmosphere on my mark." "Aye, sir."

Hoth:

One of the techs made a discovery, "General, there's a fleet of Star Destroyers coming out of hyperspace." General spoke to his lieutenant, "We have to hold them 'til all transports are away. Order a ground assault."

On the Executor:

General Veers made his report to Lord Vader. "General, prepare your troops for a surface attack." The general bowed and left. Vader turned in his chair and activated the screen to see the bridge. Ozzel began his report but started to choke. "You have failed me for the last time, Admiral. Captain Piett, begin to land our troops beyond the energy field and deploy the fleet so that nothing gets off the system. You are in command now, Admiral Piett." The communication channel was ceased.

Hoth Rebel Base:

Princess Leia gives final instructions before the Rebel fleet get underway. As the pilots board their X-Wings, Luke boards his and coordinates with his co-pilot Dack. As lift off occurs, AT-AT walkers are activated on the planet surface. The battle is about to begin.

Enterprise:

"Attention Enterprise crew, we are about to enter the atmosphere. All hands, brace for impact. Picard out." Picard looked has his con person. "Karysa, engage." "Mr. Harris, full power to shields and weapons." "Aye, sir." Opening a channel to Kirk, "Captain, you ready?" "Ready, let's get these sons of bitches!" "Engage."

Hoth:

Blaster fire pierce the cold air from both fronts, turrets are destroyed, lives lost. Rogue Squadron is moving to intercept.

Enterprise A and D:

The ships make it through the atmosphere. "All ships, full power to weapons, target the large machines." Phasers and quantum torpedoes are fired from the Enterprise D and the Enterprise A fires their weapons on the bases. AT-AT walkers are crumbled and burst into flames. The ground troops are in awe and cheer for their newfound allies.

"All Imperial walkers are destroyed and bases are destroyed," Data reports. "Away Team from both ships, transport to the surface, urgently." Picard, Data, Worf from Ent. D and Kirk, Spock and McCoy from Ent. A beam down, with Prime Spock following behind.

Hoth:

Weapon's fire and hand-to-hand combat pursue between the Empire and the Starfleet officers, with some borrowed weapons from Spock's collection and Worf uses his batleth. As the last of the Empire's troops are taken into custody, Geordi beams down with an engineering crew. "Captain, these are schematics of the Rebel base. These caverns can lead us to priority targets and sub bases along the surface." Data approaches Picard, "Sir, my tri-corder is scanning a large ship at the other end of this cavern. It appears to be undamaged." "Live signs?" "Inconclusive, sir." "Fan out, let's search these bases. Geordi and Data, you shut down the access panels after you input into the ship's computer. Track us and follow us when you've completed." "Aye, sir." Picard loads a Federation blaster rifle, "Ready? Let's go."

Picard and crew find the Millennium Falcon. "Mr. Worf, search the ship and keep an open channel." "Aye, sir." The rest of the crew continue scouting the area. Data joins them and reports. "All systems are shut down, Captain. I've also gathered sample DNA from Sick Bay. One fragment turns into a match." "Which one?" "Princess Leia." "Where is she?" "That way," Data pointed eastward. Picard advances. "Worf to Captain, the ship is clear." "Acknowledged, Commander. We'll rendevous shortly. Picard out."

Solo sees Leia still in the Command Center. "You all right?" "Why are you still here?" "The Command Center's been hit." "You've got your clearance to leave." "All right, I'll leave. But first, we have to get you to your ship." Han starts to grab Leia after giving final instructions to the remaining techs." Weapons fire can still be heard from outside and the ground was shaking, debris was falling from the top of the underground base. "Imperial troops have entered the base! Imperial troops have entered the base."

Data and Geordi catch up to Picard and Kirk, "Sirs, stop!" Picard lowers his weapon. "Captain, the signal is getting close; however, we may not be alone in these caverns." "The Empire?" "Precisely." The tracking program made an alert. "The princess is on the move. She's headed in this direction." Picard, "Alright, let's not spook them." Han and Leia's signal get closer. "Freeze!" Weapon pointed at them from behind. "Turn around." Han and Leia turn around, slowly. "Who the hell are you people?" Han asked. "I'm Captain Picard of the Enterprise." Looking at the lady, "Are you Princess Leia?" "I am." Picard said, "Follow us, your ship is near." Data said, "We must hurry, Captain, Imperial troops are approaching this position." "Let's go." "Picard to Worf, start the Falcon's engines." Worf acknowledged. "Ship is cleared for take-off, Captain." "Your Highness, please hurry." C3PO anxiously steps it up, "Please wait for me." "Hurry up, Goldenrod, you're gonna be a permanent resident!"