Hello hello and welcome to my second fanfic. I've had this in my head for a long time and I finally decided to write it down. I'm thinking about making a series of TNG stories with Savannah in them, but that depends on how many people review and/or like this one.

Summary: About two months after the incident at Farpoint Station, Captain Jean-Luc Picard received a message from Admiral Joe Gardner requesting a transfer from his starbase to Picard's ship. However, he finds that the teen had joined Starfleet to hide from her father, which goes against the laws of her home planet and the Prime Directive. He is now forced to decide whether or not to let her join his crew, or return her to her father. Meanwhile, there have been suspicions that Romulans have been observing the starbase's research for a more efficient engine in the Neutral Zone, which has put everyone at unease.

Yeah I know long summary. Disclaimer: I don't own Star Trek TNG nor the characters, except for Savannah Kalim, who will make her appearance in the next chapter. Oh yea, anything you see in bold is me talking.

Chapter 1: The Mystery Transfer

'Captain's log, Stardate 4129.3, I received a message from Admiral Gardner from Starbase 625 requesting a crew transfer from the starbase to my ship. She is able to interpret any language she hears and can speak back in the same language. She would be a valuable asset to the Enterprise, but the Admiral said there's something about her that he couldn't say in the message. Something that may alter my decision…' (I tried so hard to figure out the Stardate system…This number is made up, but is still after the stardate of "Encounter at Farpoint.")

"Have you heard about the new transfer?" first officer Commander William Riker asked his poker buddies.

"I'll bet 20," said Dr. Beverly Crusher. "It's not official yet. This isn't an order by the Admiral; he's letting the Captain decide whether or not to accept the transfer. I've looked up her medical records and they seem odd to me."

"I'll see your bet." Lieutenant Worf said.

"Odd how?" inquired Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge as he folded.

"Well for one, it starts from when she was 11 years old. Everything before that is unknown. Information about her family is very limited as well."

Lieutenant Commander Data bet and Riker rose to 50. Worf folded and Dr. Crusher and Data called.

"How limited?" asked Riker.

"Only that her mother died of illness when she was 9 and her father was out of the picture when she was 10. The reasons behind her it are classified, even from me."

"That is very unusual," commented Data. "All of the medical history of a new crew member should be disclosed to the Chief Medical Officer of the Starfleet vessel that is receiving the new addition."

"I'm sure the Captain knows about all this and will let us know when the time is right." Riker commented.

He then showed his poker hand of a full house: aces over 10s. Dr. Crusher groaned as she folded her three of a kind. Data folded and said "Commander Riker wins again."

"How does he do that?" Geordi sighed.

They played a few more rounds before retiring. Worf was in a particularly bad mood because he lost a big pot to Data. Dr. Crusher was still focused on the mystery of the new crew member as they walked to the meeting room for the senior officers.

Already occupying the room were Counselor Deanna Troi and Captain Jean-Luc Picard. The rest of the senior staff took their seats as the meeting began. The Captain spoke: "As you all know we're headed for Starbase 625 to meet with Admiral Gardner about a possible transfer. Are there any concerns that you may have about our going there?"

"Why are this girl's medical records classified in so many areas?" asked Dr. Crusher. "It doesn't feel right."

"Are there risks if we take her as a new member?" added Worf.

"Thank you for your concerns," commented Picard. "But that's not what I was referring to. Starbase 625 is on the very edge of the Neutral Zone and there have been suspicions of Romulan presence near the base."

"Have they been sighted?" asked Riker.

"No, but there have been unusual transmissions discovered that were not of the federation."

"How did they discover the transmissions?" inquired Geordi.

"Some of the engineering crew discovered it during a systems check."

"What exactly goes on at this base?" asked Troi.

"Starbase 625 is used mainly for scientific study," answered Data. "However, recently they have been researching into a more efficient engine for Starfleet vessels, allowing them to reach faster speeds and a longer period of time between needed repairs. The prospect is very intriguing and-"

"Thank you Commander Data." interrupted Picard.

"I see why the Romulans would be interested in what's going on there." commented Riker.

"Hell I'm interested in it." Geordi added. "Imagine the possibilities with an engine like that…" He went into a daze thinking about the things he could learn once they reached their destination.

"Discuss this with my son," Dr. Crusher said snapping Geordi back to reality. "I'm sure you two could go on for hours."

Riker and Troi smirked at her comment. "Considering the possible danger Captain, I don't think it would be wise for you to go down there." Riker said.

"Under normal circumstances I would stay on the Enterprise Number One. But my presence on the base is required by the Admiral. "However, you, Geordi, Dr. Crusher and with your permission," he nodded to Dr. Crusher, "your son will be welcome to join us."

This surprised everyone. True, Wesley Crusher was a member of the crew as acting Ensign, but to allow him to accompany them to the base was something none of them saw coming.

"Are you sure sir?" asked the bewildered doctor.

"Quite sure doctor. I believe the research on the base would provide an adequate learning experience for him."

"I'll…I'll talk to him about it sir."

"Make it so. The rest of you will remain here in case something should arise. That will be all."

The senior staff, still a little surprised, left the room. Captain Picard and Counselor Troi remained. "Captain?"

"Yes counselor?"

"There's another reason why you want Wesley to go with you isn't there?"

"Yes there is."

"What is it?"

"I'm not at liberty to say everything, but I will tell you that I feel that he will be able to open up to the girl better than any of us will initially."

"Is it that important that he does?"

"Oh yes."

"Is it because of the fact her mother died?"

"Yes there's that. And there's another reason…"

So what do you think? Good? Bad? Please review and let me know. Chapter 2 is just about done so it will be up soon. But I wouldn't mind a few reviews before posting it. Hehe. See you soon. Edit: Thank you Kaytee33 for noticing my goof up with Worf's name. I feel so silly.