Chapter 5: Time-Shift Repair

As the crew of the USS Titan arrive at the unknown location, Data looks into his memory banks and confirms that this is the unknown coordinates. "Sir, I believe it is possible to ignite the time-shift to the time of the Enterprise C." "Hold that thought, Data." Data nodded. Riker walked toward his wife, "Is she here?" Troi-Riker nodded, "She just arrived."

Lt. Gates entered Transporter Room 1. "Our guest is ready, Lieutenant." Kendra nodded, "Energize." A figure materialized on the pad. "Lt. Gates, good to see you." "And you, Madame Secretary." Guinan had been made Secretary of State of the UFP. "Allow me to escort you to the Bridge." The two ladies walked toward the Bridge.

Riker and Troi rose from their seats, "Madame on Deck!" A "madame" had the same rank and respect as an Admiral. "Please, as you were." Riker and Deanna walked and kissed cheek to cheek. "Madame Secretary, it's an honor to have you here." "The honor is mine, Captain Riker." Guinan got down to business. "I hear that there is a way to restore the timeline of the era of Enterprise, without damaging our own." "The theory has become a work in progress, Madame Guinan." "Data, aren't you a Captain by now?" "That is correct; however, I have not acquired the new Enterprise as of yet. Therefore, I have volunteered my services until ship and crew are accounted." "It's good to have you with us."

"Guinan, this is Anakin Skywalker." "Don't remind me about the "Hero with No Fear!" All the company laughed. "It's an honor to meet you, Mr. Skywalker." Anakin nodded, "Same to you, Madame Secretary." "How can you keep us in this time while the time-shift occurs?" "The Force." "And the help of Q." Riker inputted. "Q?!" "I know, I know. But Q has actually helped us." "Hm-hm. Well, let's get to work. Mr. Data, start your calculations and engage the deflector and initiate the time-shift." "Yes, ma'am."

Data fired plasma to the point of origin. The Time-shift space/time distortion appeared. "All hands, brace for impact," Riker called. "Engage impulse engines only, Kendra." Lt. Gates acknowledged. "Full impulse, aye." "Take us in." Riker gave a nod to Skywalker and Skywalker closed his eyes and touched the wall of the bridge, allowing the Force energy to surround the Titan, similar to a ship's shields.

The Titan made it through. "Analysis, Mr. Data." "We are at the right period." "Scan for the Enterprise C." "Aye, sir. Scanning." Lt. Gates worked with Captain Data. "Got her! Near Narendra III. And she has company." "How long?" "15 light-years." Riker turned quickly to his Captain's chair and said, "Red Alert. All hands, battle stations." Red Alert klaxons sounded. "Engage Romulan ships."

The Titan comes close to the Enterprise C. "Captain, what should we do?!" Castillo demanded orders. "They're powering up their weapons, Captain!"

"Fire!" Quantum torpedoes and bursts of thalaron radiation speed toward the Romulan ships.

"What the hell was that?!" "Pipe down, Commander!" "Sorry, Captain. Romulan ships destroyed." "Hail that Federation ship." "Sir, they are hailing us!" "On screen."

"They are answering our hail, sir." "Onscreen." "Captain Garrett." Rachel stood up, "Commander Riker?!" "Captain Riker, actually." "Excuse me, Captain. What brings you here?" "We are restoring your timeline while keeping ours intact. Check you crew manifests for a Lt. Yar." Garrett nodded to Castillo. "Computer, locate Lt. Commander Yar. "There is no Lt. Yar on board the Enterprise." "How is that possible?"

"It's a long story, Captain, perhaps we can beam over for dinner and ship repairs." "I would be glad of your company, Captain."

Troi-Riker couldn't attend as she was in labor. "You go, Will, I'll be fine." "Give me 30 minutes updates on this PADD!" "Aye, sir." The Doctor acknowledged and Riker left for the Enterprise C. "Lt. Yar, report to Transporter Room 1." "Aye, sir."