Star Trek: Atlas

9: Borg Invasion

The audience cheered Anasazi heavily for his victory over Wraitan. This was going to be something for the history books.

"...Nice work." Brahms said.

"Couldn't have done it without you two at my back." Anasazi said, putting on the Royal Amulet. "I wish this could have gone in a more peaceful manner, but Wraitan had to do things the hard way."

"I know." Brahms said.

Anasazi then turned to the beaten Wraitan. He had a remote in his hand, and it appeared he had already pressed the button on it.

Anasazi freaked. "What did you do?!" He demanded.

"You think this is a victory, boy? You could not be further from the truth..." Wraitan coughed. "I just lit up our location to the nearest Borg scout ships... You wanted to be a leader, now the true test begins..."

"What?!" Brahms exclaimed. "Are you insane, Wraitan?!"

Anasazi's face turned to a sour sneer. "You know, I honestly was thinking of just banishing you off world, but now you've tipped my patience too far." Anasazi looked at Draconis. "You want to avenge your honor, according to your code? He's all yours."

Wraitan's confidence evaporated. "No... No, you can't do this!"

"I just did." Anasazi said, tossing his dagger to Draconis. "Make it quick, Draconis. We don't have a lot of time."

Draconis flipped the dagger a few times in his hands, then lunged after Wraitan as he got up and attempted to run. He grabbed him and threw him over onto his back, then pounced as the dagger in his hand was a blur. Wraitan was dead in mere seconds. The crowd cheered again.

The royal guards then came down from one of the platforms.

"Take me and my allies to the nearest capital ship." Anasazi ordered. "We have much to prepare for, and little time to do it."

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USS ATLAS

Coalition Fleet

Gamma Quadrant

The Atlas had just arrived in the Gamma Quadrant through the wormhole with the Enterprise, Defiant, Voyager, and the rest of the Coalition Fleet several hours prior. Romulan Warbirds, Klingon Negh'Var Battleships, Cardassian Keldon-class warships, Jem'Hadar heavy cruisers and fighters, the works.

"Set a course for Jarvania." Shelby ordered. "Warp eight. Engage!"

Kiska engaged the warp engines, and they were on their way, the rest of the fleet close behind.

"Do you think he's still even alive?" Brex asked, nervous.

"He has to be!" Felix replied. "This is the captain we're talking about! He's a survivor!"

"All we can do is wait and see..." Keal'dran said.

"Agreed." Shelby added. "ETA to Jarvania, Kiska?"

"ETA is fourty-five minutes." Kiska answered.

"This is taking forever..." Felix sighed. "I just hope we get there in time."

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Jarvania - Orbit

JWS Ruler – Heavy Warship

Jarvania Defense Fleet

"Prep all ships for combat!" Anasazi said. "I want a blockade line on the perimeter of the system immediately, followed by a final wall of defense at the planet's perimeter. Have all defense stations weapons primed and on standby!"