Disclaimer: see previous chapters.

A/N: School sucks. My school is still in session, which really sucks, but the bright side is that finals are coming up. Anyways, I've taken a break from trying to salvage my Algebra 2 grade to bring you all another chapter! Writing this stuff down first really helps…on with the show/story/whatever!

Chapter Thirteen: Revelations, Part One

The brutal Romulan attack lasted for another hour after Lauren and Wesley had made their escape. After they were sure the Warbird had left, Captain Picard made his rounds to survey the damage to the ship, finally ending up in Sickbay. Thankfully, no one had been injured, so it was quiet, except for the murmuring of voices in the office. He rapped sharply on the door, and entered the room, where he found Dr. Crusher and Aurora Scarlett sitting at the former's desk, talking.

"I hope I'm not interrupting anything," Picard said.

"No, you didn't interrupt anything," Aurora replied. "We were just talking about our children and how worried we are."

"You have nothing to worry about," Picard told them. "Wesley and Lauren have been safely beamed down to Kataan V, and they will remain safe there." Upon hearing that, Aurora breathed a visible sigh of relief.

"Have you heard anything from them yet?" she asked.

"That is the reason I came here. We are expecting a transmission from Wesley very soon."

"Won't that compromise their safety?" Aurora asked, still fearful for her daughter.

"Not at all," said the Captain. "The planet's communication channels remain untraceable and undetectable. The reason we are not allowing direct contact with Lauren is because, in the event of a Romulan attack in which we are successfully boarded, we do not want her to be found out. They would surely take the opportunity to execute you and your oldest daughter and kidnap your youngest daughter before Lauren's very eyes. We would spare her that upsetting sight." Aurora nodded, understanding what was being said.

"Riker to Picard," a voice said.

Picard tapped his communicator. "Yes, Number One?"

"We are receiving a transmission from Kataan V. I trust that Beverly and Aurora want to see it?" The women nodded excitedly.

Picard smiled and tapped the communicator again. "We will be there shortly."

"Captain Picard, we have safely arrived on Kataan V," Wesley said. "You can stop worrying now, Mom."

Beverly smiled. They were on the bridge, watching the transmission from Wesley and Lauren.

"Would it be safe to assume that there were no incidents when you arrived?" Data asked.

"No," Wesley said, looking slightly confused. "Why do you ask?"

"I assumed that this would be a transmission from both of you," Data said. "But I do not see Lauren, so I am curious."

"Ah," Wesley said, getting the point. "Then there was a slight incident."

"What happened?" Aurora asked, looking rather scared.

"Nothing to worry about, Mrs. Scarlett," Wesley said quickly. "She just fainted. She's upstairs sleeping now. I'm no doctor, but I would put it down to extreme emotional and physical exhaustion. She's never been in the middle of a Romulan attack before."

"That may be," Aurora said. "I understand she had one of her headaches again?"

"Yes," Wesley said. "I think that the stress of everything brought them on. But like I said, she's resting now. I can show you, if you'd like." Aurora nodded, and the screen changed to a bedroom in the house. Lauren was lying on the bed, fast asleep, and smiling slightly, as if she was dreaming pleasantly. This dispelled Aurora's remaining fears and made her smile before she left the bridge, and the screen soon switched back to Wesley, who was now smiling as well.

"I told you she was all right," he said, and then he became serious. "Mother, I'd like to speak to you privately, if it's not too much trouble." As soon as he said it, Beverly knew that something was very, very wrong.

"So what you're saying is that you believe that you know the cause of Lauren's headaches?"

"Yes, and it's not stress," Wesley said.

"So you lied to Lauren's mother."

"It was only to spare her from being even more scared."

Beverly smiled. "Then you meant well. That I can understand and condone. Continue."

"I think it may be a neurological problem," Wesley said. "Mrs. Scarlett has said that Lauren's been having these headaches off and on since she was 15. It has to be a neurological problem; stress couldn't be causing headaches lasting this long. It's definitely something else."

"I did wonder why you asked about that brain scanner…"

"Mom, you know I always have a very good reason when I ask about something."

"All right then, Doctor Wesley. Any more theories?"

Wesley snorted with laughter. "Actually, I do have a theory. Well, it's more like a very good, most likely the truth kind of theory. Do you remember when Lauren's dad used to tell us those stories about his ancestors and how they all had powers?"

"Ah yes," Beverly said, smiling. "About how they could fly and all sorts of other things. They were lovely stories."

"They're not just stories," Wesley said. "I did some research into Lauren's family history when I decided on the supposed cause. Apparently, an ancestor of Lauren's who lived in the 1500s was born at the exact moment when all the planets in the solar system lined up. I believe the phenomenon was referred to as syzygy."

"It is," Beverly said, wondering where this was leading.

"It gets better," Wesley said. "There was also a relative on her mother's side born on the exact same day, at the exact same time. Both ancestors are listed as having telekinesis. According to my research, each progressing generation of the family was more powerful than the last. Lauren's cousins all have some degree of this power. But then we come to Willa and Lauren, who have doubly inherited this power, naturally making them stronger."

"Are they like you, then?"

"Possibly more powerful," Wesley said. "The point is, Willa came into her powers with no problem, but Lauren didn't. The others came into theirs when they were 15. Lauren's headaches started then, but she didn't get hers."

"If what your saying is true, then something is blocking the powers from coming to fruition," Beverly said, quickly processing what she just learned. "Do a brain scan on her and send me the results. I'll try to determine what is wrong, but I can't guarantee anything."

"If there's nothing you can do, then maybe there's something I can do," Wesley said. "The Traveler taught me a way to open the mental pathways of others if they were blocked. Maybe it will work for Lauren."

"I just hope you know what you're doing, Wesley."

"Don't worry, Mom. I know exactly what I'm doing."

Lauren opened her eyes and quickly sat up. She scanned the room, trying to get a handle on her new surroundings. Looking out the window, she saw the beach, and remembered what had happened. After a few moments, she went downstairs to look for Wesley. She found him in the kitchen, sitting at the table with papers spread all over it. As she came into the room, he looked up and smiled at her.

"Welcome back," he said as she sat down next to him. "You were asleep for a long time."

"I must have been," Lauren said. "It feels like it's been days. Was the transmission successful?"

"Yes," Wesley replied. "I actually just finished talking to my mother about your headaches. We had a very interesting discussion."

"Is that what all this is about?" Lauren asked, motioning to the papers. Wesley explained to her what they had talked about, showed her the research, and explained about the brain scan. After he had finished, Lauren looked at the pictures, letting everything started to sink in. As she flipped through the pictures, she noticed one thing they all had in common, and she gasped.

"What is it?" Wesley asked.

Lauren touched her necklace, and the necklaces of the pictures in front of her, and said, "I think I know why the Romulans are after me."

A/N 2: SHOUT OUT TIME! Oops…(removes Caps Lock)

It's me, get over it- (does the Wesley dances.) Man, these are fun, and a great way to exercise! Sorry it took a little longer than expected for me to get this up. School started to pick up, and then I got a part in the school musical, so that took up a lot of my time. (In case you want to know, it was Copacabana…ye gads, that song…I shudder just thinking of it…) But here it is! Hope you enjoy!

Star Trek Freak- To answer your questions: 1) You'll find out next chapter. 2) You'll find out next chapter. 3) See answer #2. Sorry, but I can't reveal everything!

Christiana Anderson- First, nice username, very pretty. Second, thanks for the review. I hope you keep enjoying this story.

Now, as I said to Star Trek Freak, I can't reveal everything. But I can give you all something to chew on: Willa isn't the only older sibling Lauren has. The question is: where's the other one, and what part will he/she play in all of this? Let theory forming commence…NOW!