Scotty Reade - End of the Interstellar Express Way

[+ Scotty Reade]

Captain Rex stood on the bridge of the USS Darkstar; his stoic expression looked straight out of the view screen. It was an exciting phenomenon. In front of them was a collapsing wormhole. He knew it was their only path back to Federation space. The mission they were on set them far away from Federation space. Next to him stood his XO of the Darkstar, Commander Philips; he was monitoring the callouts of the wormhole from the science officers. 

"Lieutenant Narya, report!" Rex commanded from his seat.

Lieutenant Narya, a human from her first deep space post, replied from the station: "Captain, the wormhole has destabilized beyond our repair scope. Essentially, our only route back is closed. 

Rex gripped the side of the chairs as he looked out of the viewscreen. He knew that the lives of the 150+ crew on his ship were now in his hands. He closed his eyes briefly and let out a small sigh. He opened them again and looked at his XO again. 

"We will find a way; we always do," he said in a light voice. 

"Lieutenant Narya, scan the area to see if there is anything around us. Alert me to anything you find." He spoke. 

As the Lietuentant began the scan, he got up from his chair and monitored for Philips to follow him to his ready room. 

What do you think of the crew's morale in a few days? Asked Rex. 

Well, sir, we are good at the moment. Time will tell, though, as our crew is reliable." said Philips. 

The duo nodded at each other before returning to the bridge. 

"Sir, the scans show a space station three light years away. I suggest we make way for it," said Lieutenant Narya. 

He nodded in agreement and motioned for the helmsman to plot a course. At least they had a chance. A chance that he was willing to take. He sat down once again in the seat as the ship accelerated to Warp 6.5. He did not have any information on what species were out in this space sector, though he was sure he would be able to find the proper ways. 

An hour passed, and the ship slowed as it dropped out of warp. Immendilty, they were surrounded by a plethora of ships. A second later, a hail came through the system. "State your intentions!" replied the alien. Rex replied calmly, "We just want to dock, rest, and let my crew take a break." 

It seemed to him that the aliens had no bad intentions at the moment. To be honest, Rex would have reacted the same way if the roles were reversed. The Darkstar was escorted to the station's docking port. "We will meet you at the connector," the alien stated. Rex nodded and walked to the turbolift with his XO and Chief of Security. 

"No harmful moves, so let's talk peacefully," he said to his two officers. The lift went down seven decks until they reached the docking connecting port.
As the door opened, the officers met the aliens. 

"Welcome aboard to the USS Darkstar; I am Captain Rex; this is my first officer, Philips, and this is my Chief of Security, Max," spoke Rex in a calm voice. 

"Sorry about earlier; we weren't sure what you guys were," spoke the alien. 

"We just want to find a way home; the wormhole we came through collapsed on itself. Stranding us here," said Rex. 

"We can help. There is another way home. I have already sent the route to your helmsman. Stay the night at the station," said the alien. 

Rex smiled. There was hope still for the crew. He smiled at them.