Disclaimer in chapter 1. Once again I am not voicing my political views (I don't really have any) so please don't take offense if I come out sounding like it, I'm just writing to entertain myself, no profit, no voicing of political views just good old fashion fun.

I'm rushing this story to a finish on the grounds so I can update my other stories, so I apologize once again, but I hate to leave a story unfinished. (In other words this story is going to end 'unrealistic' but it's a finish and I can work on my other fics!) I also apologize for taking over a month to update, for those who are actually following.

I promise to update Time Travel soon! Please R/R!

From the Battlefield to the Bridge

Chapter 7

Solution to the War

Princess Lina's deadline was almost up, she would soon have to return to her war torn planet, with our without a solution. She tossed the last PADD aside and picked up another one. Suddenly the door opened, Princess Lina was in the conference room with PADD's scattered across the table, she looked up surprisingly as the senior officers filed in.

"We've come to offer help, and maybe the solution." Picard began.

"Anything." The princess welcomed the help, and Captain Picard took his seat across from her as the rest settled in their seats around her.

"What countries are in alliance with Italy, or have been conquered by Italy." Riker asked. Princess Lina pressed her lips together as she tried to recall the last war update.

"The Vatican, San Marino are in alliance with us, we conquered Morocco early in the war, and Ethiopia but they are of little good to us, other than that we've been like the other countries and concentrating on protecting the homefront."

"You said at the dinner you hosted that one of the current issues that causes the war is famine." Dr. Crusher reminded. Princess Lina nodded.

"Yes in Asia."

"What if you were to cure the famine, then would they side with you?" Princess Lina leaned back in her chair, clearly contemplating the suggestion.

"I believe so nations like China, Korea and Japan would be powerful allies, but Italy does not posses the resources, neither does San Marino, Vatican, Morocco or Ethiopia."

"But the US does?" LaForge asked.

"Yes they do."

"What if we could convince Q to put you back in the US you could then personally protest to the US, point out that they are heading on a head on collision with a full-blown nuclear war and mass devastation or a global economic depression if they don't act now. They have the resources to cure Asia's famine, and if you have the US and Asia on your side you could probably easily persuade the rest of the world to peace." Picard finished.

"What if the United States objects?" Spoke up the pessimistic side of Princess Lina.

"This whole plan relies on the United State's alliance with you, and the US is renown for always helping the underdog (in their view), and what you are offering is a non-violent solution. Your going to have to be extremely persuasive and don't take 'no' as an answer, and always stand up for what you believe in. With the Vatican on your side you're bound to gain the support of the Latin America countries as well." Princess Lina jumped up in excitement.

"If I can convince the US to side with us they can use their resources to feed Asia, and hopefully, God-willing, the Asian population will side with us, and the Vatican could probably persuade the Latin American nations to side with us and we could use their resources. If this works will be a large alliance and the rest of the world will be forced to listen." Princess Lina grew excited.

"You also mentioned that earlier Germany feared a post WW1 and WW2 treatment, convince them they will not be punished and they will probably back down." Counselor Troi pointed out.

"If that works then will have Austria and Germany on our side!"

"Then if the United States sides with you they may be able to convince England to back down as well, and surely so will the Spaniards…giving you…"

"England, France and Spain!"

"With such a large, and powerful alliance the Middle East and Africa will be forced to listen and they you can help them solve their problems."

"How? We've tried before?"

"One problem at a time, never before have you had such a powerful alliance, Russia may join if Europe and the US are in it, and then you'll be even more stronger. From there you will probably be able to assist Africa and the Middle East. Just one problem at a time and keep in mind this may take a long period of time. The US may refuse to listen to you, but you must persist, and Asia may refuse the aide, but you must convince them to take it. You said nationalism is inflated well convince the world that this global alliance is better and that they must throw their support and loyalty behind it! Take any help you can get, and even though it may take time we are convince that this will work." Captain Picard preached, Princess Lina nodded.

"It sounds far fetched, but it's the best idea I've heard so far."

"Good." All eyes turned to Q who stood at the end of the table. "Because time is up."

"Q could you please send me back to the US instead of Italy?" Princess Lina prepared to plea.

"Alright." Q gave in without any argument, not wanting to hear the humans' wine. "It'll go down in history that the princess in Italy was a decoy/bodyguard, the real you snuck out of the Vatican, out of Italy and took your plane to the Caribbean from their you took a boat to the US. Understood?" The princess nodded yes.

"Good lets go."

With that the princess and Q were gone and the senior officers of Enterprise sat silently hoping this all worked out.

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United States Senate 2056

"You must listen to me senators, WAKE UP!" Princess Lina stood in the center floor raising her voice so the entire senate could hear in her fluent English. "You've rejected my plan two times now, but I believe you are neglecting the seriousness of what is to happen. These nations at war are on the brink of a nuclear war with weapons of mass destruction that will destroy you too! European nations are on the verge of bankruptcy there will be a global economic depression that will never be able to dig ourselves out of if you don't act NOW! Please listen to me!"

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Enterprise Bridge 24th Century

"Jean-Luc I thought you'd be interesting in reading this." Dr. Beverly Crusher held up a PADD, as she stepped of the turbo lift.

"What is it?" Jean-Luc inquired glancing up from the sensor logs.

"A history lesson…"

"Doctor now is not the time for a history lesson."

"…Over post World War Three." The captain snapped up from his sensor logs, all on the bridge turned to Dr. Crusher.

"Perhaps we can allow a minor history lesson." Dr. Crusher sat in her chair and began to read.

"After numerous appeals and protest to the United States Senate. On June 21st, 2056 the US senate approved Lina Sofia Romano Princess of Italy's plan for peace. It took ten months to accumulate enough food to feed Asia, and gather farmer-missionaries to re-teach the next generation of Asian farmers how to farm. From that moment came what is later refereed to as the 'Peace Domino Effect', Asia sided with the US-Italian Alliance. The Alliance went forth to promise no one would be charged with war crimes if the sided with them now, so they could achieve a peaceful solution. With that said Germany sided with them causing the rest of Europe to follow and the US-Italian Alliance grew." Dr. Crusher paused, "To sum this all up it says over a period of five years the US-Italian Alliance worked together to solve world problems. August 4th, 2062 marked the official day that World War 3 ended, and the world came together in peace. From there on well its history." Beverly spilled at the pun she added.

"She did it!" Riker smiled. Picard smiled triumphantly, and then turned to Dr. Crusher on a more serious note.

"How is Lt. Hepburn?" He asked in a tone only audible to the doctor.

"A little love sick, naturally, it'll take some time, but he'll be ok soon." The doctor reported.

"Captain." Data spoke up.

"Yes Data?"

"To conclude this 'celebration' I believe it would be appropriate to quote Princess Lina herself."

"Sounds like a good note to finish Data go ahead."

"On August 4th, 2072 the 10th anniversary of the end of World War Three Queen Lina Sofia Romano-Ferrari spoke on behalf of the former US-Italian Alliance to the National Alliance. "President John F. Kennedy once said 'Ask not what your country can do for you ask what you can do for your country.' Over a century later the saying is still true, except instead of country we say National Alliance. A friend once told me don't take 'no' as an answer, and always stand up for what you believe in. I chose to follow the path lay before me and though it was a rocky one, I stood my ground, and I survived, my people survived, we survived."