Star Trek: Ratchet and the final Frontier (English ver)

Decimus ex errata

"Captain's Log".

"We rendezvoused with the USS Galaxy, USS Excelsior, USS Nebula and the USS Pasteur. Most of the crew suffered only bumps, bruises and blaster burns. It's a miracle there were no fatalities."

"The object we obtained on Sargasso was stolen by Tachyon and the Verity has suffered severe damage and without the nacelles and warp core. The ship is unable to travel in warp, Starfleet has ordered the Verity to be towed back to Federation space to be repaired on Utopia Planitia on Mars."

Ratchet watched from his office where he was showing the damaged nacelles of the Verity while in the distance was the USS Galaxy, the leader of the Galaxy class ships.

CLICKI!

"Come in." Ratchet spoke as a man entered while Ratchet smiled as he looked out of the reflection of the window "Grandfather Picard.... I know... Shameful isn't it? That this ship will end just like that? I've never felt so ashamed in my life."

Picard looked confused "I wouldn't put it that way." The admiral sat down in the chair in front of the desk "Ratchet, none of this is your fault."

"Grandfather Picard... You may be right..." The Lombax lowered his ears "These feelings I feel for Rivet.... Are true... But I have made the biggest mistake that could possibly compromise me.... I am emotionally compromised.... I acted blindly... And let this happen."

Picard smiled as he crossed his legs "Ratchet.... We all make mistakes, accepting these mistakes and learning from them, will make you become much better." The older man looked serious "I know how you feel.... When I was captain of the Enterprise D.... I fell in love with an officer who was head of stellar science and became emotionally involved. The only regret I had, was breaking off our relationship when I sent on a dangerous mission that almost endangered her life."

Ratchet now looked at Jean Luc smiled "Ratchet, don't regret falling in love." The Lombax sighed as he sat back in his chair "I wish it were so but.... I feel responsible for some people ending up hurt because of me."

CLICKI

Ratchet looked at the door "Come in."

To his surprise the doors opened revealing Alister "Permission to enter, Captain, Admiral." They both nodded as he entered the room as doors closed behind him.

Alister sat down in the other chair "I came to see how you were doing Ratchet." The other Lombax sighed in disappointment "Embarrassed...."

"Boy... I'm more ashamed of myself than I am of your situation. I accidentally... I let Tachyon get access to Lombax technology and.... I ended up in the worst consequences." Alister sighed as he pulled out his watch "There wasn't a day that guilt was present within me.... I could have prevented it, I should have taken heed.... I should have been more attentive." The older Lombax looked with a smile at the younger Lombax "I know how you feel, because I didn't notice, because I wasn't more careful with the sensors.... I know you think that way."

Ratchet was a little surprised before nodding "Wow, you're very perceptive.... But it doesn't change the fact of one thing. What would Rivet say about my feelings.... Would he really accept me..."

Picard smiled as he took both of the Lombax's hands "Listen to me.... If your mother, Counselor Troi were here.... I would say... That you be honest with her. She'll understand."

Ratchet smiled reassuringly "Thank you both."

Picard sighed thoughtfully "Normally I would order a fleet to take on the Dimensionator and Tachyon right now however.... Most of the fleet is busy pushing back the Tachyon forces along with Polaris Defense Force, we also can't send the USS Galaxy and USS Excelsior due to the fact that they will have to tow the Verity to Federation space and the Pasteur de be heading Cobalia to deliver medical supplies."