U.S.S Nixon bridge
The screen flickered and switched on. A man sat in what could only be described as a throne. Swift could not see much of the room, but from what he could gather, it was a massive bridge, if it was a bridge at all.
Swift cleared his throat and began, "I'm Captain Swift of—"
"— the U.S.S. Nixon. I know, captain. I know all about you. In fact, you could go as far as to say I know everything." He then looked at the counselor. "Ah, Wendy. The miserable failure who could never replace her beloved captain in a million years." The counselor's expression darkened to a mixture of hatred and regret. "And T'Pon. You pointy-eared Vulcans are known throughout the galaxy as the intellectual puppets of the pathetic Federation." T'Pon just raised an eyebrow.
Swift tried to remember where he had heard that before.
Magdir continued. "Since you pathetic weaklings cannot even try to comprehend my technology with your toys, it would be pointless to even attempt to explain it to you."
Swift replied, "We are not interested in how your ship works. What we are interested in is what you are doing in the Syar system. You have trespassed into Federation space. I ask that you identify yourself." This Swift did to test Magdir's supposed omniscience.
Magdir smiled evilly, revealing a set of yellow teeth that had obviously not been taken care of. Swift did not want to know how his breath smelled.
"I am Magdir the Magnificent. I would think that you would know by now. I seek what you seek. Immortality. I seek something far more powerful than the universe itself. I seek the Amulet of Forever."
Swift had his answer. This Magdir knew nothing about what they were doing here, or if he did, he was certainly putting on a good show. However, he decided to play along. If he knew those children, they would be coming along any minute now. Best to keep him distracted.
"Y-yes, that is exactly what we are doing here. We are on a journey of discovery as well."
Magdir smiled at that. "Very good, captain, but now that you have confessed to coming here for the Amulet, you won't be offended if we fight for it."
"Uuh, no! Wait!" Swift tried to dissuade him, but the screen had shut off.
"Get him back. Get him back!"
"Sorry, sir. He's not responding. He's charging some sort of weapon!"
"Red alert! We need as much power to the shields as possible! Someone get the weapons online and battle ready!"
Everyone scrambled to accomplish the captain's orders. The captain sat down in his chair, thinking about his next move.
At that moment, the console in front of him started flashing: Incoming starship. A second later, Ensign Dwar reported an incoming message. It was the Titanic, of all ships.
"Onscreen."
Magdir's ship was replaced by the sleek interior of the Titanic's bridge. Holly sat in the captain's chair as if she had been there all her life. Despite the situation, she was smiling broadly.
"Looks like I have to fix another mess you got yourself into."
Swift smiled. "Some help would be appreciated, sis."
Holly looked off to her right. She then ordered a drop from warp.
"We'll be there in five minutes. Try not to break this new toy, huh little bro'. Titanic out."
The grim image of Magdir's ship replaced the Titanic's bridge.
"Sir, his weapons are almost ready to fire. Wait a minute. What kind of ships are those…?"
"What is it, ensign?"
"Sir, there is a fleet of small craft coming from the direction of one of the Earth's. I'm detecting a Thalogen signature on one of them and unknown energy readings on three others. One of the lead craft is hailing us."
Swift nodded and smiled a bit under his beard. The cavalry had arrived at last. Took them long enough. "Open a channel to both the approaching craft and the Titanic."
As soon as the links were established, the voice of young Timmy Turner filled the speakers.
"Thought you could use a hand. The Federation Fighters, at your service."
"Federation Fighters, huh? Well, thank you for your offer, but we can't risk you all being killed."
"Excuse me? I have been in battles that you could not possibly believe. Defending Earth from alien attack, foiling plots and the like. Everyone else here has done similar deeds. Besides, this is now our battle. New Færie is being threatened, and if that planet goes, we are all dead. You need our help just as much as we need yours."
Swift pondered Timmy's words. True, if one planet was destroyed, there was a danger of debris from the pieces of the planet.
"OK, Mr. Turner, you may join us in this. It seems I have no other choice. Holly, did you hear that?"
"I heard, but that doesn't mean I approve."
"Fine, I understand. Oh! Where are my manners? Timmy Turner and anyone else listening, this is Captain Holly Swift, my older sister and captain of the U.S.S. Titanic. Holly, this is Timmy Turner and company, some of the inhabitants of the planets that appeared here recently."
"A pleasure, miss."
"The pleasure is all mine, young sir. Well little bro and Federation Fighters," here she giggled a bit, "let's do this. Titanic Out."
"Federation Fighters out."
Swift sat back down. He ordered ship-wide intercom. He then sighed as he gave the last orders he expected to give, ever.
"All hands, battle stations."
Almost to the big fight scene. Yay! Hope I'm not slipping in my story-telling ability-ness. Anywhoo...comments are much appreciated. Thx all.
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