Wow my story has a lot of hits! Not as many reviews, but I don't mind. I'm enjoying writing my story. Thanks to anon. trekky and Kaytee33 for reviewing my first chapter. Thanks again to Kaytee33 for pointing out my oops with Worf's name. Disclaimer: I don't own TNG…I was a little older than 1 when the first episode came out so that would be kinda hard.

Chapter 2: Savannah Kalim

The U.S.S. Enterprise arrived at Starbase 625 a few hours later. The Captain, Dr. Crusher, Geordi, Riker, and Wesley were preparing to beam down to the base. When Wesley heard he was allowed to go he was ecstatic. He said he'd love to go immediately after his mom told him about it. He tried to hide his enthusiasm while on the transporter to give a good impression when they arrived.

They were welcomed by Admiral Joe Gardner. He was about 5'10" with short, gray hair. He was in his mid- 60's but he didn't let it show. He was composed but when he wasn't on duty he was much more laid back. "Welcome to Starbase 625 Captain Picard." he said professionally.

"The pleasure's mine Admiral. This is my first officer Commander William Riker," he said gesturing to Riker. "Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge, Dr. Beverly Crusher, and her son Wesley Crusher." He pointed to every person as he mentioned their names.

"Welcome everyone, please come this way." They walked into a mess hall-type room, much like Ten Forward, only bigger. In it were various crew members, scientists, a couple of families, and waiters.

"Please sit," Admiral Gardner gestured toward a long U-shaped blue couch. They all sat, with the Admiral across from them. "I suppose you would like to talk about the possible new addition to your crew? Or perhaps you would like to know about our engine research first?"

Before anyone could speak, a crash was heard across the room and two older teenage boys began arguing.

"Don't say that about my family!" one boy yelled.

"Why not? It's true!" yelled back the other.

The whole room went quiet as they yelled louder and louder. "Umm Admiral?" started Geordi. "Shouldn't you stop them?"

The Admiral looked at the two arguing teens. He then noticed a teenage girl walking toward them. He chuckled. "Don't worry; it will be taken care of soon."

The group was a little confused but focused on the two teens as they continued to argue. Until…

"ENOUGH!"

They shut up immediately and clamped their mouths shut.

"Is this how you always act when we have guests?"

"No…no ma'am, he-"

"I don't want to hear it lieutenant. There is no excuse for either of your actions."

"Why should we listen to you anyway?" demanded the second teen. "You're so much younger than us." (This is the point of temporary immaturity that some go through when they're already angry or stressed. He didn't mean what he said, but he still said it.)

"You're only 2 years older than me. Besides, age doesn't matter. I'm a higher ranking officer and you must respect that. Otherwise, you shouldn't be in Starfleet."

They both hung their heads in shame at their own immaturity. "Yes ma'am," they both said as they walked away to tend their duties.

"Savannah," called the Admiral. "Come here." The girl walked toward the group.

She was 5'6" with waste length light brown hair. Her deep brown eyes expressed welcome to the guests yet hidden deep inside there was sorrow. Only counselor Troi would have noticed if she were there. Her figure was not too thin, but not to big either and she was wearing the red Starfleet uniform, only it had short sleeves. Her rank: Lieutenant Commander.

"Everyone," Admiral Gardner beamed. "This is Lieutenant Commander Savannah Kalim.

There was a short silence. "Pleasure to meet you," Captain Picard extended his hand. "I'm Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the U.S.S. Enterprise."

Savannah extended her hand and shook hands with him. She proceeded to do the same with everyone else until she reached Wesley. He was at a loss for words. He was immediately attracted to her but didn't want to show it yet. He stood there awkwardly until Savannah extended her hand smiling, with amusement in her eyes. He regained his composure and shook her hand, smiling as well.

"Hi. I'm Wesley Crusher. If you don't mind my asking, how old are you? You look my age."

She continued to smile, knowing this question was going to come up. "I'm 16 by human years."

Another silence. This made Wesley happy. If she were to transfer to the Enterprise, he would have a fellow crew member his age. Although he loved being there, he was surrounded by adults with no one he could talk to at times when they would not understand.

"When you say 'by human years', does that mean you're not human?" Riker inquired.

"Yes, though I know I look it. I'm a Galian." (Completely made up. I took part of my last name when coming up with her race.)

"Galian…" Picard pondered. "I'm afraid I'm not familiar with that race."

"I've been studying different races," Wesley commented eagerly. "Not much is known about the Galians except that their brains mature twice as fast as humans and that they are immune to many illnesses, including the deadly ones."

"You're half right about the brain thing," Savannah corrected, smiling. "The knowledge part of my brain matures that fast, but the emotion part does not. There are some things you can only learn through age."

"The Galians also are not a part of any empire," added Admiral Gardner. "They reside on Stell 4, are completely neutral and will trade with anyone." (Like her race, I wanted her planet to be original too.)

"What do you know about Galian technology?" Geordi asked.

"Not much. My parents and I moved off my home planet when I was 8. I do know that their ships have the ability to cloak, but they have to turn it off when the ship moves past impulse speeds. That was some time ago, they may have improved since then."

"Why are there so many parts of your medical records classified? Your race wasn't included either." Dr. Crusher spoke. Savannah looked to the Admiral for the answer.

All eyes went to him, except for Wesley's. He looked at Savannah, who also looked at him. There was sadness in her eyes, but it quickly disappeared as she looked back to Admiral Gardner. Wesley wasn't sure if he saw the emotion there or not.

"Ah, yes. I'm sorry about that Dr. Crusher," he began. "Certain parts were classified only until you arrived here so I could tell you in person. You see, after her mother died her father basically lost his sanity and he-"

Suddenly the red alert sound went off.

Admiral Gardner pressed his Starfleet badge and spoke, "Commander Messina, what's going on?"

"Intruder alert sir," came a voice. "There is an unknown being in the engine research center."

"We're on our way."

The Admiral and Savannah rushed across the room and the Enterprise crew followed. They went through a long corridor to their destination. In it were half of the security team and a strange looking creature. He was the size of a child, only he was blue all over. He had skinny, long arms and short, stubby legs. His eyes were huge but his mouth was a small slit on his face. He was speaking frantically in a language no one could understand.

"How did it get here?" demanded Admiral Gardner.

"I don't know sir," answered the head of security. "He just appeared out of no where."

The creature was still gibbering as they spoke. Savannah stepped forward, knelt down, and began speaking back to it.

"What is she saying?" whispered Wesley to his mother.

"I have no idea," she whispered back.

Savannah and the creature continued to talk. He calmed a little as she stood up to face everyone. "He says he means no harm. He was imprisoned on a ship and was transported down here."

"Who? From what ship?" asked the Admiral.

"He doesn't know. He said the man was about as tall as Commander Riker, but he had blonde hair. He also said the ship is in orbit around the base."

"That's impossible," said Geordi. "Even if the ship was cloaked, it would have appeared in order to transport him down here."

Captain Picard pressed his badge. "Picard to Data."

"Yes Captain?"

"Are there any other ships in orbit around the base besides the Enterprise?"

"No sir. Should there be?"

"Possibly. Keep your eyes open and scan the area frequently. Report to me if anything changes."

"Yes sir."

The creature started gibbering again and Savannah turned around to listen.

"Can you understand him?" asked Dr. Crusher.

"Yes. The females in Galian families have special gifts unique to each family. On rare occasions, the males will have gifts as well. Mine is interpreting languages by hearing as little as a few words. Some languages are very complex and may take me a little time to understand, but this guy's language is very basic."

"What was he saying?" Picard asked.

"He was kidnapped from his home planet. He also said the ship he was prisoner in had all sorts of weapons and engine parts."

Suddenly, the creature shrieked and then disappeared.

"Captain," reported Data. "A small carrier ship has come out of cloak and is right in front of us."

"Acknowledged. Raise shields and ready weapons. Do not fire on the ship unless I give the order."

"Yes sir."

"Captain, I think we should return to the ship." urged Riker.

"Not yet Number One. If the Captain of that ship had wanted to attack the base, he would have done so already without having to send that creature here."

"Admiral," one of the boys from earlier appeared. "The unknown ship is hailing us."

"Send it through to my ready room."

The group walked down a short hallway to the Admiral's ready room. A man's face appeared on the viewer. He was a man in his late 20's with short blonde hair. He had a menacing smile as he scanned the faces in the room.

"Why Savannah, it's been so long."

The chapter was getting a little too long so I decided this would be the best place to stop. I'm not sure how many more chapters I will add, but I'm aiming for around 10 total. The rest of Savannah's story will be revealed in the next chapter. Please review and let me know what you think so far. See you soon.