Disclaimer: I think I forgot to say this, but I own Sernus 9 and the Sernusians. I made them up in my head and if they happen to resemble something from the show...it is only because I forgot, but as of now...I own a planet and (almost) everyone on it.
"How was I supposed to know the girl was a mind-reader?" Q said.
Roxanne sighed and snapped her fingers. She appeared on the Enterprise in a flash of light. Q smiled. "Well, I'm glad you haven't forgotten everything I taught you."
Roxanne glared at her father before turning her attention to Picard.
"I am so sorry about all of this. My father," she motioned to Q, "doesn't know when to stay out of my life. I will have to teach him some manners someday. Please join us down on the planet, since now," she looks at Q and then back at the captain, "you have some questions."
Roxanne turned to Base, who was observing Geordi's visor with awe. "Come on Base, we're leaving now."
Base looked up Roxanne and started to whine, "But MOOOOM, I just got here. Besides, Wesley and I were going with the other kids to see the new play at the school. I don't want to hang out with you and all the other mothers. Pleeease?"
Base put on the pouting face and her mother smiled. "Alright, but be back by dinner," she turned to Wesley. "Both of you." Wesley nodded.
Base handed Geordi his visor and hugged him. "Thank you for letting me see your eyes." Geordi said nothing as this strange girl hugged him.
Base pulled away from Geordi and rushed over to Wesley. "Ready?" he nodded and Base snapped her fingers, making them disappear.
Deanna looked over at Roxanne with confusion on her face.
"She's nervous," she thought, "What about?"
Data just stood there. He was shocked at the events that had just taken place. They seemed almost impossible.
"Well, Father, we should leave now and let the captain have his ship back," Roxanne said walking toward Q. He shook his head and turned to Picard.
"Little bit of advice Captain, if you have children, don't let them control your life." Q snapped his fingers and both Roxanne and he were got. The communication to the planet had also been connected. Picard turned to Riker.
"What the hell just happened here?"
Riker shook his head. "I don't know, sir. Mr. Data, any ideas?" Data looked at the Commander and the captain. "Logically one must assume that Q is trying to trick us into believing that there exists such an android as the one we saw, however; the others involved seemed to also believe that she was a real person, and at this point in time we have no reason not to believe them."
Picard nodded. "Agreed. Councilor, what did you feel from them?"
Deanna took a deep breath. "From Wesley, I sensed confusion and anger at the events prior to coming here and what was going on. From Base, a sense of wonderment and surprise. She also seemed happy and quite content with herself and her family. From Queen Roxanne, I sensed no danger, but she did seemed nervous and a little afraid."
"Any idea as to why?" Riker said. Deanna shook her head. "No, it wasn't directed at any one person. She was afraid of us discovering some secret…about her daughter."
Picard turned to Riker. "I will be heading down to the planet, since the Federation is so determined to have them join. Join me in the transporter room Number 1, and you as well Councilor and Mr. Data." Picard turned to the screen that was now showing a picture of the Earth-like planet. "I think it's time we got some answers."
