Title: To Boldly Go
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters or the places that honor goes to Mr. George Lucas, Mr. Gene Roddenberry and Mr. J.J. Abrams.
Summary: While on a routine mission to explore an uncharted region of space the Enterprise and her crew get sucked into a spatial anomaly that leaves them in a galaxy far far away… their new mission; find a way back home in one piece.
Author's Note: Hello everyone. First and foremost I would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! So in honor of a new year I would like to present you all with a new chapter! To every single one of you reading this story I just want to say Thank You! To all of you who have added it to your favorites or alerts I am honored. And to those who have left a review (especially to Random Under the Sun and Radum Person) you all are awesome, your reviews encourage me to keep writing. Here is another chapter hope you all enjoy…
Chapter 9
"So myself and my former Padawan General Skywalker as well as Master Plo Koon were dispatched here to deal with this new situation as swiftly as possible, however, as I'm sure you've noticed things have not been going quite as smoothly as we'd hoped. And so this is where you currently come into the picture…" finished Kenobi.
The conclusion of his tale was met by silence. It was a lot to process and absorb for everyone within the room. They were essentially given a brief and extremely abridged history of the Jedi Order and the Clone Wars in which they currently found themselves in.
All in all it was overwhelming.
McCoy was the first to break the silence. "So you're telling me that your whole army is made up of 'clones'!"
Kenobi nodded his head and sighed wearily, "As I've said it's not what we wanted or even intentionally started but our army is the only thing currently stopping the entire galaxy from falling into the hands of the Separatists and by extension the Sith. There are not enough of us Jedi left we are spread too thin already as it is…"
"But you're supposed to be peace keepers, not warriors…doesn't that bother you?" asked Uhura speaking up for the first time.
Kenobi smiled sadly at her, "Again it is by necessity and not choice that we have taken on the role as leaders in the Republic Army. We serve the Republic and if this is what they need us to be at this moment so be it."
At this no one said anything, after all how could they truly judge Kenobi and this Republic if they didn't even really understand the situation.
From where he was standing by the large observation window Kenobi suddenly turned to look out as though something had called to him. Turning back to them he had a small smile on his lips, but before they could question him Jim's com-badge went off. "Kirk here."
"Captain we're picking up an unidentified vessel coming toward us; however we aren't picking up any life forms on it."
Jim looked to Kenobi who inclined his head in conformation to Jim's unspoken suspicion.
"Understood Ensign, allow it to approach without interference, if you get any other readings let me know, Kirk out."
"I take it General Skywalker has found us." remarked Spock as he stood regarding Kenobi.
"Indeed Commander, so it would seem."
Jim looked at Kenobi and saw that the man was still smiling slightly. "You were never going to try to escape anyways were you? You knew that he'd eventually find you, didn't you."
Kenobi merely shrugged, "He always has" he stated simply but the apparent faith he had in the other General was clearly evident.
Jim sighed, "Well how do we deal with this? What do you suggest?"
"We need to be there where ever he boards, to stop him before he does anything foolish."
"And where exactly would that be?" asked McCoy briskly.
"Do you have any hatches or docking ports for small crafts? If so which are the more isolated ones?"
Jim nodded and walked over to the computer screen on the wall. He brought up a layout of the ship and waited for Kenobi to join him. When he felt the man come to stand beside him he indicated to the three hatches that fit Kenobi's description.
"These two are small hatches mainly meant for the use of our crew members when maintenance is needed to be done on the exterior part of our ship, and this one is relatively unknown to much of the crew and only to be used during emergency situations." he told Kenobi as he pointed out each one.
Kenobi nodded and pointed to the last one, "Here, if I know my old Padawan, this is the one he'll use to board your ship."
"Okay, so what now?" he asked the General as he turned to regard him.
"I suggest that only myself, and two other people should go. I'm sure you wish to be one of the two so I leave the other person up to you. The fewer people there the more reasonable he will be and it won't be as threatening."
Jim was about to respond when Jones stepped forward to protest. "Captain, I don't think that's wise, for all we know he could be lying and this is nothing more than a trap. You should at least take a fully armed security detail with you."
Kenobi turned to regard Jones evenly, "If I had wanted to escape or take your Captain hostage I would have already done so, I assure you Lieutenant that I mean your Captain no harm and he will be in no danger with me."
Jones looked as if he was going to argue further but Jim cut him off. "That's enough Lieutenant I appreciate your concern but in this case I believe it is unfounded. Besides I'll have Commander Spock with me and I'm sure you'll agree that we are more than capable of looking after ourselves.'
Grudgingly Jones replied, "Aye Captain" before moving back to his previous position by the door.
Jim smiled and turned once more to Kenobi, "Well now that that's settled shall we get moving?"
Uhura gave Spock a meaningful glance before she made her way to the door followed closely by a slightly disgruntled looking McCoy. As the door slid open McCoy looked back, "Well I'll be in Medical Bay if you need me but I better not see either of your sorry faces in there cuz there'll be hell to pay. That gut of yours better be spot on Kid cuz I'd hate to tell ya I told you so." He said as he turned and followed Uhura out the door.
As Jones and the other security officer left Jim called out to McCoy before the door closed, "See you in a little Bones" he said as he gave a cheerful wave to the retreating figure of his CMO.
When he turned back to the two men left in the room with him he was met by slightly similar expressions that unnerved him. Both men had one eyebrow raised and were looking at him curiously. On his First Officers face was the customary enigmatic expression he always wore when faced with his Captains perplexing human quirks. On Kenobi's face however, was obvious amusement as he regarded the young Captain.
"I believe you had suggested that 'we get moving' Captain Kirk?"
"Yes I do think I did General Kenobi" he replied before turning to Spock and clapping him on the shoulder, "come on Mr. Spock let us take General Kenobi to greet our other guest."
Spock merely inclined his head and followed his Captain as he steered Kenobi out of the room and into the corridor.
Obi-Wan looked around the corridor they were currently standing in. "You have a very impressive ship Captain Kirk, from what I have seen so far."
Jim turned to him and smiled, "Yup she's a beauty alright. One of Starfleet's finest and newest."
"Tell me Captain, what purpose does your ship serve, what is its main function?" asked Kenobi as he turned his curious gaze from his surroundings to the two men beside him.
"The Enterprise serves mainly a vessel for exploration and discovery; however, she is fully armed and more than capable of defending herself."
"Ah so it is a she…" Kenobi stated, a hint of amusement evident, "you remind me of someone who like you seems to have an inclination towards personifying mechanical vessels and objects."
Jim merely shrugged, "I like to think of her as something more than a ship, it just seems…right I guess."
Kenobi smiled but said nothing.
A few moments of silence was finally broken by the tell-tale sign of a docking hatch from another ship sealing with the Enterprise.
"General Skywalker I presume?" asked Jim as he turned to look up at the as of yet undisturbed hatch.
Kenobi nodded and turned his gaze to the same hatch.
Before either of them had a chance to say anything the hatch flew open and a dark figure dropped from the opening, a blaze of blue light springing to life even before the man landed securely on the floor.
"Hello Anakin" came Kenobi's simple yet dry greeting as he calmly regarded the man in front of him.
General Skywalker seemed to be caught slightly off-guard as he first looked from Jim and Spock to Kenobi, then back to Jim and Spock. In that slight moment of hesitation Jim saw Kenobi flick his hand and as if drawn by a magnet General Skywalker's weapon flew from his grip directly into Kenobi's outstretched one.
"Master…Obi-Wan! Have you lost your mind, what are you doing?" exclaimed the young man looking bewilderingly at his friend.
"I am preventing you from doing anything foolish. There are some things that have recently developed that you are not yet aware of." replied the older man.
"Obi-Wan for Force's sake what are you talking about, you aren't making any sense." he said looking with growing bemusement and concern at Kenobi. "Have they done something to you…" he asked and in an instant he was advancing on Jim and Spock threateningly, "What have you barves done to him?"
Kenobi quickly stepped in front of him to stop his advance and placed both hands on his shoulders.
"Anakin look at me, I assure nothing is wrong and they have done nothing to me…"
"Other than interfere with our plans and kidnap you, you mean…"
"If you'll just calm yourself for a moment and listen to reason this whole situation can be explained."
"Why so they can brainwash me like they did to you…?"
"Please give me some credit Anakin I haven't been brainwashed…"
"Come on Master just give me my lightsaber so I can take care of these two, then we'll find Waxer and Boil and then we can leave and get you looked at…"
"Enough Anakin" Kenobi cut him off in a tone that brooked no room for argument, "I am perfectly fine and in possession of all my wits. Waxer and Boil are unharmed as well and these two men mean us no harm. You will cease with your admirable but unneeded attempt at a rescue and you will come with me so that we may fill you in on what you have missed."
Anakin scowled at him and looked as if he wanted to argue but instead said: "Fine but I want my lightsaber back. They may have you convinced but I don't trust them…"
Sighing Kenobi offered the weapon back to his friend, "or me." he finished the unspoken thought.
Looking slightly upset at Kenobi's assertion he shook his head, "Of course I trust you Master, it's just…"
Kenobi smiled faintly at him. "I know, just listen to what they have to say then you can make up your own mind."
Anakin took the lightsaber from him and gave him a piercing glance before stowing his weapon once more on his belt.
Kenobi gave his shoulder a light pat then turned to Jim and Spock.
"Allow me to introduce General Anakin Skywalker. Anakin this is Captain James T. Kirk and this is Commander Spock."
Spock inclined his head and Jim extended his hand in welcome, with obvious hesitation Anakin took it and shook it.
"Welcome aboard the USS. Enterprise General Skywalker."
