To Boldly Go Where No Puff Has Gone Before

Disclaimer: I do not own the Powerpuff girls and their related content, as they belong to Craig McCracken and Cartoon network. I also do not own anything that is related to the Star trek Universe, which are created by Paramount Pictures. However I do own the idea for the design of the Starship, the USS Dynamo, and several made up alien races scattered throughout the galaxy. Everything else, like the galaxy quadrants, warp drives…etc belong to startrek.

A/N:This is a slightly similar Powerpuff Girls version of the "Startrek Voyager" series. There is bound to be some violence, so this will be rated "R" for graphic scenes, gore, and mildlanguage.

And now on with the story!

Chapter 5: Diplomacy

Somewhere in the Delta Quadrant, a slip space rupture appeared. Moments later, 2 ships followed by a mobile space station appeared out of the rift. The vessels made their way towards a planet in the system that they have arrived. Inside the lead ship, the alien commander spoke in his language, "We have arrived, conduct the scans for the Ungians in this system now." His subordinates operated consoles and reported that the Ungians are not present in the system. "Good. Order the station to deploy in orbit of that planet, bearing Kakaz-42." The subordinates let out a roar of patriotic obedience as they hailed the mobile space station to deploy.

In orbit of the planet, the station broke formation from its escort ships and locked into the planet's orbital path. Moments later, a beam was unleashed onto the planet, mining and collecting resources. The station then started manufacturing smaller vessels, almost similar in design to the 2 escort ships. The fleet gradually gets bigger and bigger every few minutes.

Some time later in another system, a humanoid alien sat in a chair onboard his ship. Suddenly his station controls went berserk as he picked up multiple warp signatures off the ship's port bow. He panicked and started speaking to his commander in their tongue. The commander waved his hands in panic as he started giving orders of desperation. Within moments, the ship rocked as energy weapons pounded the ship. Its shields were down and the ship rocked even more as boarding parties came onboard.

The vessel that was attacking the ship was one of the ships that were produced from the orbiting station. As the ship swung around for another attack run with its energy weapons, several pods were launched out of its shuttle bays at strategic points that were weakened by their weapons. One of the pods sped to the target ship's hull and slammed into it, attaching its metal clamps as it prepared to let its occupants onto the target ship.

One of the alien guards onboard the target ship was rushing to the armory on board the ship. The Comm. was going on and on in the alien language, telling security personnel to prepare to repel boarders. Just then, the bulkhead beside him blew open as a greenish portal could be seen in the breach's place. The portal slid open as several aliens in combat gear ran out, firing their weapons on the guard that was knocked down. His head was blown to pieces as one of the invaders fired plasma rounds after rounds at the guard's head. He stopped and waved at his men as they ran through the decks, gunning down all that stood in their way, leaving mangled, grotesquely mutilated bodies in their wake. One of the guards was holding his abdomen as his intestines touched the floor beneath him. He groaned in pain as he waited for oblivion. One of the attackers running past him stopped and turned around. The invader kicked a foot into the victim's abdomen, worsening the pain he was going through. The victim toppled over as he let out his last breath of life. The invader then went on to join his comrades in massacring the ship's crew.

Outside the ship, hundreds of ships of the invader's design dropped out of warp in the system. All of them launched attack raids on the defenders in the region. Moments later, the defending fleet had arrived at the system and begun returning fire on the invading ships. The ships fired their arsenals on one another causing deck breaches and hull ruptures here and there. From many of the disabled ships, bodies that were shattered or even blown to pieces floated as debris from the holes in the hull done by the opposition's torpedoes.

In the far corner of the system, the Dynamo dropped out of warp. Boomer and Bubbles had detected strange weapon signatures going off some distance away. "Looks bad, there's at least several different points of origins on most of the signatures…like an exchange of ship arsenal fire…" Boomer informed his companions of the energy readings.

"Worse…I'm detecting a huge amount of ships coming from that area…" Bubbles added. More information popped up on her console as the sensors gathered more data. "Oh my god! I think a war is going on." Brick was about to comment as Butch saw something on the view screen and yelled, "Brick! Heads up! Possibly a hostile ship flying this way." Dranico was sitting in the corner of the bridge. He was a merchant and such actions of hostility scared the crap out of him. Brick looked towards where Butch told him to look and spotted a ship flying towards them, firing its energy blasts.

As the Dynamo's shields absorbed the fire, the enemy ship made a turn and prepared to come about for another attack run. By this time, Buttercup had engaged tactical systems and the ship kicked to full propulsion as the crescent wings closed in on the main hull. The wings were in a tighter formation on the ship, allowing Buttercup to render the Dynamo's evasive maneuvering online. Brick could see the enemy ship closing in from ahead of them. With the right timing, Brick pushed his controls to the right as the ship flew sideways quickly and efficiently thanks to Buttercup's adjustment on the wings' lengths. While the Dynamo moved to the side, Buttercup fired the torpedoes at the attacking ship. The attackers were caught in surprise as they took a direct hit from the 8 torpedoes. The ship blew up in a hail of plasma particles as the Dynamo pulled to a stop.

"Who were they and why are they attacking us?" Bubbles asked as she checked the other systems onboard. They were all right. "We must have stumbled into a war or something… Lets try and see if we can resolve this fighting peacefully." Blossom suggested as the view screen focused on the main battle ahead. The crew cringed as they saw 2 ships explode as the attackers fired several wide, black beams at them. "They just tried to attack us, you think they would listen to our negotiations?" Buttercup objected. Blossom was about to counter when Brick spoke up, "We have no choice, the path to Earth is blocked by that battle…we have to stop it to pass through…according to this map, we have no other options but to go through…" With that, Brick sped the ship forward. "Guys, we have to pick a side…" Boomer said as he got a better analysis of the battle.

The Dynamo closed in on the battlefield as the two armadas exchanged fire. Several of the invader ships flew in an intercept coarse at the Dynamo, firing their weapons. The Dynamo prepared to returned fire when the defender ships, which were a silvery white fired at the intercepting ships. The defenders hailed the Dynamo and the kids saw an alien coming on the view screen. "What are you bystanders doing here? The Kounians will destroy anything in their path of conquest…please, get out of here!" The kids just shouted back, "We're here to help you…" They were cut off when the ship rocked from energy fire. Brick swung the ship around and Buttercup fired more torpedoes at the attacking ships. The defenders lent a hand and fought them off.

In the midst of the battle, Butch detected a few big ships dropping out of warp. They were a different design but similar to the other invaders. The ships flew over several of the defending ships and dropped something black and heavy on them. As the assault ships cleared from the vessels they passed, the large objects they dropped exploded, completely eradicating the defending ships. Butch noticed from the analysis of those "bombs" that they had each a certain time limit before detonating. He then had a big grin on his face. "Guys…I have an idea to give the defenders the upper hand. It's crazy, but it'll work."

As the bomber assault ships flew over more targets dropping their bombs, 6 streaks of colored light flew after them. The enemy fighters had trouble pinning their fire on the incredible maneuverable targets. Each of the kids split of with their counterpart, to handle a ship. The three pairs proceeded with Butch's plan. As the bombs were dropped, each pair would fly under the bombs and lift them onto the hull of the assault bombers until they "stick." The kids then cleared from the bombers as the bombs detonated, leaving a big bright flash. The kids then flew to the bombs that were already dropped on certain ships and pried them off and dropped them on the enemy vessels before they exploded.

The invasion was lifted and the invaders retreated back to their staging area in the adjacent system where the station was deployed. Just then, the kids returned to the Dynamo and began communicating more freely to the defenders. The defenders thanked them for their assistance and they were amazed at their abilities. Blossom asked them about more information on the invaders. From what they heard, Blossom had an idea that the invaders were somehow provoked by something, or at least that's how she felt most wars were fought for. After saying their good-byes and changing their course, Brick heard the negotiation suggestion from Blossom.

"What, are you crazy! Their ships fired upon us and the Ungians…why should we reason with them?" Brick countered. Blossom looked at him with a lovely look in her eyes. Within moments, Brick sighed and lowered his head in defeat. "Ok, sweetie, you win. We'll try the diplomacy card. I can't resist that look of yours…it's so…cute." Brick turned the ship towards the adjacent system and jumped to warp. "Ok, guys, let's try and get to the bottom of this and if they won't talk, we'll just have to kick their ass! Anyways, I bet where they went was a staging area for their ships." The rest of the Rowdyruff boys and Buttercup roared with excitement. "Let's get those suckers!" Buttercup growled as she sat excitedly on her tactical station.

At the station, a holographic being appeared on the bridge. One of the officials onboard the bridge went up to it and spoke to it. "Lord Sturmnak, our invader ships have been repelled by an unknown vessel to these parts. Their crew appeared to have some kind of special power!" The officer spoke to the hologram projection of their head official. "Observe, my lord!" With that, the officer played one of the ships log as they watched a fellow assault ship get destroyed by the Powerpuff girls and the Rowdyruff boys. The projection of Lord Sturmnak only showed a minor annoyance at the image. "I do not care what you run into, you must bring me the Devok crystal within the target system, or I will destroy your home world!" The officers begged for Lord Sturmnak to not destroy their system and promised to retrieve the Devok crystal. When the image faded, the officer turned to his aid. "What can we do? I do not wish to wage war against the Ungians, but we have no choice! The wretched Sturmnak and his kind have our people in a death grip!" The aid just shook his head, as he also knew that they had no choice. Suddenly one of the escort ships hailed the station. The officers onboard the bridge answered it and listened to the message. The officers then gave out a cry of alarm.

The Dynamo dropped out of warp into what Dranico read out as the Dramadi system. It was mainly unpopulated as no habitable planets were in the system. Up ahead, orbiting the gas giant was the war space station the Kounians used to manufacture warships. Out of the armada it attacked with, only a small band of ships left to defend the station. Buttercup read that the ships and station were powering weapons. "Hail them, Blossom." Brick spoke. Blossom nodded and pressed her console. Remarkably they answered.

On board the station, the image of the Dynamo's bridge appeared on the station's view screen. The commanding officer was shocked to see that the so-called mercenaries helping out the Ungians were just children! "It can't be…how can 6 children do such damage to our ships?" On the screen, Blossom scoffed as she remarked, "How can such peaceful looking species like you be engaging in war?" The Kounians looked even shocked to see the skill of Blossom's observation. "That is true, we are usually a pacifist race…but until recent events, we have no choice but to wage war!" Blossom scoffed again. "And exactly what changed your ways?" She replied. The Kounians were about to reply when Blossom interrupted, "We do not wish to seek revenge for the attacks on the Ungians, it is their matter. But we however want to find out why you were attacking innocent bystanders in the system!" One of the junior officers aboard started to jabber, "We had no choice! It was the orders of lord…" He was cut off when one of the senior officers laid her hand over his mouth. Blossom got even more suspicious and then thought of something. "The 6 of us have enormous power, but we won't use it to destroy you as we do not go everywhere dealing death and destruction. Permit us to come aboard your station for a negotiation and we can further discuss these problems. Don't hide it from us…it troubles you doesn't it…we can help."

The Dynamo then pulled forward a moment later towards the station, after being directed to a particular docking bay. The other ships had powered down their weapons and were cooperating to engage in a negotiation. After all, the Kounians were afraid of the children's powers and they were tired of being under the control of the vile being named Lord Sturmnak.

Brick and his companions headed for the airlock as they prepared to be escorted to the conference room. As the kids were about to open the airlock, they noticed Dranico staying behind. "I…I…I think I'll stay behind. You kids go ahead…you can take care of yourselves. I was shocked at first when I saw you had powers…but now, I think it would be best if you guys go alone… I'll just get in your way." Brick growled and replied, "Nonsense, you don't get in our way. And besides, if you don't come, how are we going to be sure they won't kidnap you when we are at the conference?" Dranico instantly changed his mind and followed them. The kids just laughed at his reaction. "Yep, always seeking our protection!" Butch snorted as he stepped through the airlock with the others.

The Kounian commanding officer stood outside the Dynamo's airlock. He greeted the children with an uneasy smile. "Sorry, it's just we have been through a lot lately…it's best we go to the conference room, I don't want them to pick up on our conversion." "Who?" Bubbles asked as he and his guards led them down a corridor. "Not now, I'll explain later." The kids entered a large conference room with a single long table with many chairs. The Dynamo crew just sat down on one side as the Kounians took the opposite side.

"We are a peaceful and pacifist race until the Krakians came. That's what Lord Sturmnak belonged too. He was their wretched leader and they had conquered countless different systems and enslaved their inhabitants. He claims there's a certain crystal called the Devok crystal in the Ungians' system. He said that the crystal would greatly benefit his plans. He enslaved our people on our home planet and held them under ransom until we bring him the crystal. He also gave us some of his technology to make the operation go faster. He said we could do it anyway we wish, as long as massive destruction is the result. If we don't, he'll threaten to destroy our planet!" The Kounian commander then burst into a sobbing fit. "I don't want to do this any longer, but what choice do we have? Our people's lives are at stake!"

As the Kounians looked down on the floor with despair and guilt, the companions just looked on each other. Then they thought of a solution and said, "Don't do it then! We'll help you liberate your people… Does he have a particular weapon targeted at your planet?" Boomer asked. The commander spoke up, "There is a massive cannon of destruction poised at our planet from orbit. We had analyzed its schematics and it is just impossible to attack that thing with our technology! Even with the lent technology! Our vessels are just not strong and fast enough to disable the weapon before it fires." Butch then thought of something. "Give us the schematics, we can develop a solution. Since we are here in this quadrant, we will help you liberate your home world. Under the condition that you apologize to the Ungians and stop your attacks now."

The Kounians looked at one another with concern. They then nervously handed a handheld pad to Butch. "Please, we will do what you say, just help us!" Butch took the pad and quickly analyzed the cannon's schematics. "Interesting. Brick, Blossom, I think our powers and speeds give us the ability to enter the weapon and disable it from the inside. "Oooh a commando mission!" Buttercup spoke as she understood the general idea of the plan. Brick then talked to Blossom and they agreed. "We'll come up with a plan onboard our ship…transfer all information you have on the Krakians to us. We'll give you the signal and then give you the information needed to carry out the task. Don't worry, you are in good hands." The leaders shook hands over the conference table and the Dynamo crew went back to the ship to analyze and plan a method of assault on the orbital cannon.

A/N: And that's the end of Chapter 5: "Diplomacy." Wow, a bloody war and we realized that the Kounians were actually just puppets of a far superior dominating race. Stay tuned for the next chapter, "Liberation" as the PPG and RRB save the Kounian Home world. In the mean time, thank you for reading and please review! No flames please! Please have a nice day-James of Vale