Voyager Bridge several minutes ago
All of the crew was working like a well-oiled machine, crewmen checking and double checking the ships critical systems, getting her ready for what was hopefully its ride home. Spread out on the bridge was SG-1. They were observing everyone and everything that was going on around them.
Captain Janeway stood from her seat and started issuing orders. "Mr. Paris, plot us for a course to Earth."
"Course laid in Ma'am"
"One quarter impulse."
"One quarter impulse, aye."
Tom Paris was going over his instruments, making sure that when the Hammond came into position above them that he would be ready for anything that might happen. They set up a link with the Hammond helmsman that would allow them to work together instead of turning control over to the Hammond. Captain Janeway was trying to decide whether they should try to scan the Hammond now that they were going to be traveling so close to them and would be in a perfect position to gather Intel.
Tuvok gave a look to the Captain than a quick look to the view of the Hammond and back to the Captain, asking the silent question. She gave a quick nod in agreement. She turned to Harry Kim and addressed him. "Ensign Kim, signal the Hammond and tell them that we are ready. Let's go home." The Captain sat back in her chair and waited for the Hammond to get the show on the road.
It was at this time that Neelix came on the bridge and gathered SG-1 to him. They talked with each other off to the side but her attention was brought back to the quickly moving Hammond. She was coming up fast and really close. "Lieutenant Paris, remember to work with the Hammond. I don't want any accidents."
"Aye ma'am. I'll try to keep the ride as smooth as possible."
Ensign Kim called out to the Captain. "Captain, the Hammond is extending some type of subspace field around us. I've never seen anything like this! The field is so powerful that any misstep would destroy us and them but the field is perfectly controlled and stable."
Tuvok had his own readings to announce. "Ma'am, sensors indicate a massive buildup of power originating from the Hammond."
"Is it an overload?" asked Commander Chakotay.
Ensign Kim answered, "No sir, the power buildup is stable and is forming that same subspace distortion that we saw when the Hammond first arrived."
"Put it on screen Ensign" order the Captain. The view changed from the Hammond to the piece of space ahead of the two ships. From the first sight of the distortion to the time that they were traveling in the foreign version of FTL took only a few seconds. One second they were headed towards nothing then a blue and purple 'cloud' like distortion appeared, grew, and virtually sucked both ships into itself.
"Ensign, report" Ordered Commander Chakotay.
"Commander, the Hammond opened up a 'window' to layer of subspace that we didn't know existed. Sensors are blind to normal space so we have no idea where we are or how fast we are going; permission to go to a science lab to try to gather more information?"
"Permission granted. But Ensign," the Captain started, "I want a report in two hours."
"Yes Ma'am."
Walking over to SG-1, who seemed unfazed by what they just seen, the Captain got Neelix's attention "Mr. Neelix, why don't you show our guests the rest of the ship that they haven't seen so far and get them something to eat; maybe even show them to their temporary quarters."
"Most certainly Captain" Turning towards SG-1, Neelix started to lead them off the bridge. "I've made the most amazing root stew and it should be about done. Secret recipe…" His voice was cut off by the closing turbolift. Captain Janeway smoothly turned around towards Tuvok.
"Tuvok, tell me what did you find out?"
"Not a lot I'm afraid Captain. The Hammond's hull is made out of a mixture of compounds that are somehow reflecting our scans so we can't penetrate it. It also appears that my earlier estimate of their power generating capabilities were incorrect as they are at twice my earlier estimate."
"Let's just hope that they remain friendly."
Everyone agreed with Tom Paris's comment. A ship that could generate that much power as well as cross the galaxy in days, while towing a ship with it was obviously not one that you wanted to mess with.
SG-1 spent the trip learning all that they could about these people during their trip. It was a perfect opportunity to learn and they were not going to waste it. Daniel spent a lot of time with Neelix who told him about the many races and cultures that he knew of here in the Delta Quadrant. Daniel had to spend time in the mess hall and even got to taste some truly unique food. Mitchell spent time with the security forces of the ship. He learned about their weapons and even did a few training exercises with them. Teal'c joined in the exercises, but he spent most of his time in the holodeck. He was gathering knowledge on the species that were mainly known to the Federation. He ran simulations to learn about they're fighting capabilities, both armed and unarmed. Vala mainly just spent her time with random crew members. She acquired a few items that no one seemed to notice and she also got people to open up about the Federation on a personal level. She learned that this crew was actually made up of two crews that came together after both were stranded. Ultimately they didn't have a choice because they both needed each other.
As the first part of the Journey was coming to an end, SG-1 was back on the bridge and General O'Neill was on the view screen talking to Captain Janeway. "We will be exiting hyperspace in a half hour. After that we should be going again in less than an hour. Is there anything we should do as to not startle anyone when we get to Earth?"
"Just stay with us General and you will be fine. If I may ask, what are your plans once we reach Earth?" Captain Janeway was genuinely curious as to what these peoples plans were. From the reports she has been receiving from her crew about their guest, she knew that they were curious about them and anything else dealing where they were and where they are going.
"Well, Captain, while we would like to stay and hopefully see Earth for a bit, we plan to continue to explore the galaxy and try to find a way home. There is a lot to see out there."
"There is indeed. I don't know what will happen when we arrive, just know that I am truly thankful and that if you ever need anything to just ask." Janeway was very thankful for these peoples help. She had no doubt that they were keeping to their end of the deal and at the end of this, she would owe them for getting her crew home.
"The pleasure is all ours Captain. We will talk more on the other side. Enjoy the rest of the trip."
"We most certainly will General. See you when we reach Earth."