United 4

by Matthew1985

This is taken from the very first scene of A New Hope, You may notice in later chapters that I also use parts of my other story: The Healing.

2. Informing the Captain

Chapter 2:

Inform the Captain

The door to the Captain's ready room chimed. "Come," said the voice in the room. The android came in and the chief engineer followed. "Captain, I have received a message." "It's the Vortex, sir. Someone has pleaded for help." "Who?" Picard rose from his chair. "We don't know, yet, sir, but Data has put the recording on file." Pointing to the desk, "May I?" Picard nodded. "Computer, playback audio file Data One." A distorted breathing noise came through. "I need help. Is someone there?"

Picard quickly made his way to the Bridge. "Mr. Johnson, set course for the Vortex, maximum warp." "Aye, sir." The Enterprise engaged at warp. "Mr. Carson, work with Mr. LaForge and Mr. Data. Your mission: Find the source of that audio file. Mr. Data will fill you in." "Aye, sir." Picard looked at Worf, "Number One, make a ship-wide announcement: We are engaging the Vortex galaxy." The Klingon rose and said, "Aye, sir."