Phoenix couldn't believe what she was hearing. Was Enterprise really saying what she thought she was saying? Enterprise clarified.
"2 years from now, you'll fall in love with a young Vulcan starship like yourself. You're firstborn son will be named Firestorm and through him, my line shall be born." She said. Phoenix blinked.
It was outrageous, it was impossible, it was insane and yet Phoenix believed Enterprise. "So, you're like what my great, great granddaughter." She asked. "No, actually Enterprise, the first Enterprise is. From her there will four before me." Enterprise replied.
Phoenix nodded. "Incredible." She breathed. "So if you're from the future, why are you here?" She asked. "I'm hear to stop the Borg from taking over your planet." Enterprise replied.
"Borg, what are Borg?" Phoenix asked. "A highly intelligent race of technological beings. They've been giving the Federation a heap of trouble and just before I came here, they tried to assimilate earth into their collective." Enterprise replied.
"They didn't succeed did they?" Phoenix asked. "No. The whole thing was a ploy. They drew the fleet together to face them all and when we destroyed their ship, they launched a manned probe back in time to prevent first contact and the foundation of the Federation." Enterprise said.
"Makes sense," Phoenix said nodding. "You prevent a historical event that changes a timeline, you change the timeline to whatever it is you want."
"This is why it is absolutely crucial you learn to fly at warp." Enterprise said. "One week from now, Vulcan science ships will be patrolling this sector. They know of earth's existence and have for some time but they don't bother with it, too primitive. Until that is they pick up the warp signature. Once they realize that earthlings have harnessed warp speed, they will meet with the humans and a series of negotiations will follow. These negotiations will eventually lead to the founding of the United Federation of Planets." Enterprise said.
"And it's all because these Vulcans detect my warp signature?" Phoenix asked. Enterprise nodded. "Yes." She replied.
Phoenix shook her head. "You've got the wrong ship, Enterprise. I can fly yes but I'm not a, a starship like you. I can't do this." She said. "You must try Phoenix, to preserve the future of your world." Enterprise replied.
"Give me some time to think about it, okay?" Phoenix asked. Enterprise sighed. "We don't have much time but I'll give you 36 hours and no more. You must give me your answer by then." She said.
"Where will I find you?" Phoenix asked. "You'll find me behind the moon. If I come any close to earth I'll be detected and that is one thing that cannot happen. Only your warp signature can be seen." Enterprise replied.
Phoenix nodded. "I'll be back tomorrow." She said and left. Enterprise stared after her, hoping, praying with all her heart, that Phoenix would fulfill her destiny and preserve the Federation.