Episode 3: Klingon Attack
Written by: Rgleader0509
Note: This is the third part of the story Klingon Attack. If you are wondering who is Captain Laredo, he is a made up captain for the Intrepid. I couldn't find the real captain with extensive research. Anyways, please comment me about any mess-ups or any re-dos. I'm willing to take the pressure.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is 26 days after their previous mission and episode of Lower Decks Episode 15, Season 7.
Prologue:
Picard and his crew finally get a big lead from Lt. Geordi LaForge. The crew is now following the trial of dilithium crystals. It has been 6 straight days of following the trail without any sign of the Intrepid. But, whatever happened to the outer hull plate of the USS Intrepid? What will Picard find out with this small scorched plate?
"Captain's Log. Stardate 47589.2: The Enterprise has followed the dilithium crystals of the USS Intrepid. Geordi and Data have kept their eyes on the trail for six days straight. But, I'm actually curious about the hull piece that was discovered in Benzar. I think it might be something that will tell us what type of situation the Enterprise and my crew will have to deal with."
One hour later…Picard leaves his quarters to check the research of the hull plate. But, Picard made a quick stop to the bridge to see what is going on.
"Number One, you take the con," said Picard. "I'll be in the science lab for quite a while."
Picard got back into the turbolift. The door closes as Picard screamed, "Deck 4!" The cart moved after the call by Picard. It fell down, level by level as it finally stopped. Unexpectedly, it made a hard stop and made Picard leap near the door. Picard mumbled, "We need to fix the brakes on this turbolift." The door opened as he escaped from the terrorizing trip.
As he walked through the hallways of Deck 4, he saw a lot of civilian uniforms. Most of the officers in the ship blended in with the other people. He reached the science lab and pressed the button on the control pad next to the door. Picard walked through the door.
Picard greets the scientists and asks, "How's your research?"
"Well, sir, I think the Intrepid was attacked. What I believe is that this torpedo shot came from a Klingon warship." Said Brook Manchester, lead scientist of the scientific department.
"Do you know what type of Klingon warship?" asked Picard,
"A blast like that might have came from a Bird of Prey, sir," told Brook.
"Thanks for the information." Said Picard.
He waited for the door to open. Picard left the science lab and then paused for a moment. Picard finally realized what was going to happen. Picard thought, "Are we going to have a war in our hands? We can't fight. Our ship is near completion with repairs!"
Picard sighed and continued to walk through the long hallway. Along the way he saw a turbolift technician. He told him to try to fix the brake on turbolift 2. The man with a well-equipped tool belt nodded with agreement. Picard dashed to the turbolift, as it was about to close. Luckily, he was able to wedge through the small crease as it close with a great seal.
"Bridge!" screamed Picard. The turbolift moved very pleasing to Picard, unlike turbolift 2. The turbolift stopped as the door opened. Picard walked out of the bridge and stood in the middle awaiting everyone's attention. Picard cleared his throat as pairs of eyes focused on his pale, white, and shiny head.
"As of now our situation is critical," said Picard. "Our enemies are the dangerous Klingons. Scientists of Deck 4 announced that a Klingon Bird of Prey might have attack the Intrepid. According to the evidence, the Intrepid might have fled away."
While Picard's speech was being announced in the whole entire ship, the civilian members of the Enterprise stopped their daily tasks and listened to their captain's scary, but informative speech. "As of now, the Enterprise will be in yellow alert. I advise everybody to be in a state of caution during this attack. That is all for now. Thank you for your cooperation." Picard said.
After that speech, people scrambled in a hurry to work.
"Lt. Worf, notify all personnel to prepare photon torpedoes," ordered Picard. "prepare for yellow alert."
Everybody in the bridge had awkward looks as they knew they might lose their home they had for so long and even their lives.
Picard announced, "We're going into battle!"
Looks like Picard is taking extreme action. Will they take down those crazy Klingons or will they be destroyed by their torpedoes? Find out in the next chapter of:
Klingon Attack