Enterprise... Meet The WWE By Amanda
	Title: Enterprise… meet the WWE Author: Amanda Rating: PG Content: light slash (m/m or f/f) Distribution: My site only! All others ask me first please! Spoilers: None Characters: Several WWE superstars and some of the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation. You’ll just have to read and see. Notes: This is a WWE/ Star Trek TNG Crossover. Some details may have been changed to better fit the plot of the story. I made a key below explaining what rank I gave to each character. Also this story is set in the 24th century. Disclaimer: I do not own any one mentioned in the story. If I did would I still be sitting here if I did? I think not. Lol. I don’t own Star Trek… that’s Gene Roddenberry’s creation. I don’t own WWE. That belongs to Vince… lucky bastard. This is my story so don’t steal it!!! Enjoy!!! *=Star Trek Char. $= WWE Char. Captain: Jean Luc Picard * 1st Officer/Commander: William T. Riker * Lieutenant Commander/ Chief Engineer: Adam Copeland Lieutenant/Chief of Security: Worf * (Klingon) Commander/Chief Medical Officer: Shannon Moore $ Commander/Counselor: Jeff Hardy $ Lieutenant Commander/Operations Officer: Data * (android) Ensign/ Helm officer: Matt Hardy $ Lieutenant/Engineering Officer: Christian $ Bartender: Guynan * Romulan Commander: It’s a secret!! Transporter Officer: Hurricane Helms $ Other characters from TNG and the WWE will play roles in this story but they will be minor. PART ONE—A Peak Into A Superstars Life “Good Morning and thank you all for coming.” Vince announced sitting in his oversized leather chair at the end of the long table crowded by curious wrestlers. Several nods told him that the group was ready for this meeting to begin. “As you all know I called you here to discuss a very important matter,” Vince cleared his throat and shuffled through a thin stack of papers, “ and this will not affect all of you.” He scanned the room carefully letting his eyes fall upon his superstars. He wasn’t quite sure how these men and women would react to what he was about to say, but it had to be done. Perhaps they would react in the same manner that he had when he’d received the transmission from Starfleet. He assumed himself to be the last person to find himself affiliated with the Federation and any of it’s business. These men and women were young and some of them had families. This wasn’t going to blow over well. “I received a transmission from The Starfleet Admiral this morning at about 5 AM. I was rather surprised as you all can imagine,” Vince paused to allow a nervous laugh escape his dry chapped lips “,and The Admiral said that the Romulans and The Federation are at war yet again.” Mr. McMahon paused and looked to each face. Some had shocked expressions on their faces. Some remained untouched by this piece of news. It was well known that the Romulans and the Federation had been at each others throats for years but as of late all had been quiet until a cloaked ship entered Federation airspace and opened fire destroying a vessel fully equipped with a crew of 900. There were no survivors. To top it all the Romulans had kidnapped several members of the senoir staff. The gray haired man took a sip of his water before sitting the glass back on the marble topped table. “I have compiled a list of WWE Superstars that will be required to report to the USS- Enterprise NCC-1701-D tomorrow morning at 6 AM earth time,” Vince raised his voice to speak over the many groans and protests, “You will all meet back here at that time for a briefing of your mission and then you will be beamed aboard where you will replace some of the officers there.” The room suddenly went chaotic as each and every person voiced their opinions, some being more vivid than Vince would have preferred. “If I can have your attention please!” He shouted quieting the room. “Thank you,” The WWE owner cleared his throat and stood with his glasses perched on his nose and the long piece of paper in his hand, “I will need the following people to report here at 6 am tomorrow. Jay Reso, Shane Helms, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Rey Mysterio, Shannon Moore, and Adam Copeland. Thank you all for being here. You will be assigned your jobs and ranks tomorrow.” Vince gathered his papers as the room slowly began to empty. The few that remained were the 7 that had been chosen to go to outer space. They were silent for several minutes. The blank look on their face told the story of the thoughts that were running through their heads; undecided, nervous, scared, anxious, happy, sad… their minds were in an oblivion. They all moved subconsciously toward a common spot in the now desolate room. “Wow… so we’re going to be on The Enterprise.” Jay said raising his eyebrows as he spoke. “Yeah… we’re going to outer space.” Adam added coming to stand beside his best friend and tag team partner alike. “We’re going to be officers on the Enterprise… in outer space.” Shannon grinned and joined his two friends in the semi circle they’d formed. “¡Vamos al espacio exterior... y vamos a trabajar en la Enterprise!” Came Rey’s voice as he reverted back to his native Spanish which earned him several clueless looks as no one had the slightest clue what he’d said. “Soo… lemmie see if I got this right… we’re all going together?” Shane asked joining the other young superstars. “YES!!!!” Jeff exclaimed splitting right through the middle of them and jumping into Shannon’s arms wrapping his legs around the blondes waist. “Get over here Matty!” Shane motioned for Matt to follow. The older Hardy usually played things cool but with a coy smile gracing his lips he came over and joined in chattering away with the happy crowd. This was the complete opposite of what Vince had expected. He had expected the guys to mope around and complain and raise all hell if they were picked to go. It was a well known fact that these guys were all buddies. They had other friends whom they wished couldve gone with them, but this was their basic circle of friends. They had their sub circles as well. Jeff and Shannon usually paired off leaving Matt to hang out with Shane. Of course Adam and Jay were always together and Rey tagged along simply because of his friendship with Adam. “Dang Jeff! Have you put on weight?” Shannon grinned at his friend who remained latched onto him his full weight supported by Shannon’s smaller body. Jeff stuck his tongue out at his friend and wrapped his arms around his neck. “I wouldn’t be stickin that out unless I planned on using it.” Shannon smirked at his ‘friend’ as he whispered in his ear. Jeff grinned and moved his head to Shannon’s left side so that no one could see him. In an attempt to get him back for turning him on, the high flyer licked up Shannon’s neck and bit his ear lobe. “Wait til I get you on that damn star ship.” Growled the blonde as he let go of Jeff, allowing him to stand on his own. Jeff smirked and put his arm around Shane and Rey and headed toward the door with them. “C’mon Shan. Lets get outta here.” Matt said patting the blonde on the back and heading out along with Adam and Jay. BACK AT THE HOTEL “I gotta call my girlfriend, I don’t want her to freak out when I suddenly disappear.” Adam said tossing his bag on the floor as he entered his and Jay’s hotel room. Jay nodded absent mindedly and sat down on the corner of the bed. He too had someone to call, but it wasn’t a girlfriend. This person was much more to him. He had hidden his engagement to this special person for almost three months now. It killed him to watch everyone go on about calling their girlfriends or wives, or in Shane’s case… his boyfriend. Yes it was a well known fact that Shane was gay. He’d come out about a year ago first telling Jay and then finally letting everyone know. “Tell Anna I said hi.” Jay said laying back and resting his head against the pillows. He couldn’t wait until Adam had finished his phone call so he could call his fiancée. “No one home… that’s odd. She promised me she’d be home at 7.” Adam pouted before laying back on his own bed crossing his arms over his chest and pouting. “Mind if I make a quick call?” Jay asked reaching for the phone resting on the table between their beds. “Oooh are you calling your secret little girlfriend that none of us know anything about?” Adam smiled and propped himself up on one elbow. “I might be… just leave me alone. I don’t bother you when you’re on the phone.” The blonde retorted almost bitterly as he dialed the number given to him by his intended life partner. The phone rang several times and still no answer. But suddenly… Jay was in for the shock of his life. “Hello?” Came a womans voice… but not just any woman… her voice sounded familiar. “Umm… I must have dialed the wrong number.” Jay said nervously knowing that he had the right number. Why would there be a woman in his boyfriends hotel room?!? And yes… I did mean boyfriend. Jay was gay but he unlike Shane didn’t have the strength to come out just yet. His lover was none other than Chris Jericho. “Jay?” She asked. Suddenly it hit him. He recognized her voice. Before he could think he blurted out her name. “Anna?!?” He exclaimed sitting forward with a look of utter shock. “ANNA?!?” Adam shouted reaching for the phone. He jerked it out of Jay’s hand and placed it to his ear. “Anna? Is that you?” He asked running his fingers through his long sandy curls. “Look Adam, I’m sorry. I know I--.” She began but was abruptly cut off by her angered boyfriend. “Where the hell are you? I just called home and you weren’t there… Arianna where are you?” She hesitated, “Adam I..--.” “If you don’t tell me Jay will and I guarantee I wont be as mad if I hear it from you.” He said moving to sit on the other bed beside of his best friend. Jay’s heart suddenly turned to slush. He couldn’t tell Adam where he’d just called to! It would give everything away. “Okay okay, fine. I’m in Chris’s hotel room in Florida, there. Ya happy?!?” She confessed. “Jericho’s hotel room?!? Why the hell—Anna are you—.” “I’m cheating on you okay! But baby I’m sorry I love you please don’t leave me I’m so sorry.” Came her quick talking words as she tried to slither out of this one. “I give you everything you want and you’re cheating on me?!? You and me… we’re through.” With that being said he slammed the phone down and immediately looked to Jay. It was all out now. If Adam was as smart as he let on to be… he’d figure it out. “Chris was your girl—er… boyfriend?” He turned to sit Indian style on the bed facing his red faced tag team partner. Jay nodded keeping his eyes plastered to the ring on his finger. “You two were engaged?” He asked. He was asking way too many questions for Jay’s liking. Again he nodded. He wanted to break down and cry. His fiancée was cheating on him with his best friends girlfriend. He did his best to push the tears aside before he looked up at his friend who was already looking at him. “I guess we’ve both been fucked over.” Adam sighed and reached out for Jay pulling him down in his lap. Jay’s head rested on Adam’s thigh as he closed his eyes and let the tears come to the surface. “It doesn’t bother you that I’m gay?” Asked the watery eyed blonde. Adam smiled and began stroking Jay’s wavy blonde hair just as he’d done many times in the past. “Course not. It bothers me that your fiancee is sleeping with my girlfriend.” Jay wiped his eyes thanking God for sending him such a wonderful friend. He wasn’t sure if he was worthy to talk to God anymore but he still did so frequently. “They’re trash. You can do better than Chris and I can do better than Anna.” Adam stated blankly looking down into Jay’s teary eyes. He wiped a stray tear away with his index finger before going on to outline the rest of his friends time worn face. “Much better.” He whispered wishing for dark to arrive quicker so that he could sleep and soon leave this planet. Down the hallway Jeff had abandoned Shane and Rey to join his secret lover Shannon in their hotel room. Shannon unlocked the door with Jeff not far behind. “You little bastard, giving me a hard on down there.” He growled shoving Shannon against the wall. The blonde smiled. “So punish me.” He voiced innocently as his hands were pinned on the wall above and behind his head. Jeff brought his lips down and captured Shannon’s in a deep hard kiss. His tongue forced its way into Shannon’s mouth as the blonde wrapped his leg around Jeff rubbing their groins together. Jeff moaned into his lovers mouth and nibbled on his bottom lip before breaking the kiss. Shannon whined and fought his hands free tangling them in his lovers hair pulling him back down for another intense kiss. Jeff’s hands found themselves a place on Shannon’s hips. “Have you noticed,” Jeff paused to take a breath, “we do this every ime we have to leave our hotel.” Shannon nodded and smiled before shoving Jeff toward the bed. “So you sayin we shouldn’t?” Jeff grinned and layed back on the bed allowing his lover to crawl seductively up his body and kiss him once again. “Shanny… I don’t know if I say this enough, but I love you… so much.” Jeff wrapped his arms around his lover as their foreheads touched. “I love you too Jeff,” The blonde paused to plant a gentle kiss on his lovers lips, “tonight, can I just hold you… and not let you go?” He finished bringing a hand up to brush a brightly colored lock from Jeff’s face. “I’d like that, very much.” He whispered as the man that he loved moved to get them both under the blanket. They snuggled together under the cover holding onto one another for dear life as the darkness began to fall. In the next room Matt and Shane sat in front of the tv drinking and eating pop corn just like they did almost every night. They’d talk about life and love and everything in between. Tonight was no different. “So how’s your boyfriend… what was his name?” Matt asked popping a piece of food into his mouth. “Mike… and he’s as sweet as ever.” Shane smiled and giggled like a school girl. Matt smiled and chased his food down with half a bottle of beer. “So when are you gonna hook up with a nice good looking guy?” Shane asked casually taking a sip of his beer. “What makes you think I want a guy?” The dark haired Hardy eyed his friend as he picked apart a piece of pop corn before dropping it back in the bag. “No reason, I just always assumed you were gay. I’ve never seen you with a girl before.” He shrugged. “Forget I mentioned it.” “I don’t have what it takes to be gay. I don’t know anything about it, sides I’ve never even kissed a guy.” Matt trailed off as he raised his bottle to his lips again. “Do you wanna take the gay test?” Shane asked setting his bottle down and sitting up on his heels. “Gay test? What do I hafta do?” “Just sit there… and when I ask you a question… answer me honestly.” Matt nodded in agreement and awaited what was next. Shane moved behind Matt and gathered all of his dark curls up and draped them over his shoulder. Matt was unsure of what was about to happen but was soon found out. A pair of hot lips pressed gently against his neck kissing lightly before snaking his tongue out to lick across the flesh he found on Matt’s neck. Matt closed his eyes and allowed himself to fall subject to Shane. He, to his own surprise, almost whimpered when those warm wet lips left his skin. “Did you like that?” Shane asked peering over the dark haired man’s shoulders to see his face. Matt hesitated before answering. Obviously if he answered yes Shane would tell him he’s gay. Did he want that? He was aware of the tightening in his thighs but didn’t know if he should admit it. “You don’t have to answer right now. You can wait til the test is over. Would that be better for you?” Asked the Hurricane. Matt nodded swallowing hard. He wasn’t sure if he could speak without his voice cracking. “Alright then.” He whispered reaching his arms around Matt’s shoulders and rubbing his hands down his chest and stomach and pausing at Matt’s belt. The older Hardy boy swallowed and breathed in deep, he couldn’t help himself. Slowly Shane inched his way lower and gave Matt’s groin a squeeze. Matt clenched his teeth and blew through them as he felt himself harden in Shane’s hands. “You have an answer? Do you like it?” Shane asked removing his hands and moving in front of Matt. “I..—I.” Matt stuttered trying his best to keep his cool. “Shh… we’ve still got a one more test.” Shane pressed his index finger to Matt’s lips as he moved in closer and closer until Matt could feel his hot breath against his skin. He kept his eyes locked onto Shane’s lips waiting anxiously. He knew by now that he was enjoying every second of it, but Shane was his best friend, and he had a boyfriend and this felt wrong, but it felt good. Shane brushed his lips against Matt’s lightly as if asking for permission. In that instance Matt give up on his war and pressed forward kissing Shane with all he had. They fell back on the floor, Matt on top of Shane, lips locked. His groin was growing harder by the minute. He was letting his mind be clouded by his natural instincts. “Yes, yes I liked it.” Matt growled ripping his lips from Shane’s and latching onto his neck. “I knew you would.” He replied running his hands underneath Matt’s shirt and feeling his back. This groping would have continued if it hadn’t been for a knock at the door. Before either had time to react Rey burst in with a distraught look on his face. “Shit.” Matt cursed jumping off of Shane and halfway across the room. Shane sat up and looked at Rey and smiled. “Something wrong Rey?” He asked. “Yeah, I’m gonna be going home in a few minutes. My son is in the hospital and I’ve gotta get to Cali to see him. Tell Vince for me okay?” The small man spoke quickly and with his accent mixed in it made it difficult to understand. “We will Rey. I hope he gets better.” Matt said folding his hands over his lap, praying that Ret wouldn’t notice. “Thanks man. I’ll catch ya’ll when ya get back. Bye guys.” And with that he was gone. The door clicked shut behind him echoing off of the walls. “So… where were we?” Shane asked laying back on the floor. “I’m not gay Shane! That was just pretend alright?” Matt fumbled with his words trying to justify what had just happened. “Right… you’re as strait as Stacey is a natural blonde.” Shane folded his arms. “It’s my life and I’ll live how I want to! I’m going to bed.” Matt said pulling his shirt off and getting into his bed. Shane shrugged. “Whatever you say Matt.” PART TWO—Beam Them Up ON BOARD THE ENTERPRISE—4:00 AM Earth Time “Captain, we are being hailed.” Came the voice of the chief of security Worf as he stood as his post on the bridge. “On screen.” Picard stood and looked over the two individuals working the helms to see the enormous screen. Worf pressed a single button and the screen changed from the stars and the galaxy to a hideous vision. A Romulan man sat in a chair, a smug grin on his face. “Yes what is it you want Raalek?” The captain asked straitening his uniform and looking back to his 1st officer, commander Riker. The bridge seemed empty compared to how it usually looked. Counselor Troi usually occupied a seat. Her absence made the entire crew a bit uneasy. She could’ve told Picard what Raalek, the Romulan ambassador had hidden in his mind, but without her there was no way. She was part betazoid which made her very important to the ships well being as well as that of the crew. Wesley Crusher also usually filled a place on the bridge. He worked as the helm officer and acting ensign, but the Romulans had taken him as well as his mother, Dr. Crusher. “We are just wondering about something, how much longer do you think you can hold us off by aiming your pathetic photon torpedo’s at us?” Picard and Riker exchanged looks and then turned to look at Worf. He avoided their stare by looking behind him at the science stations. “Lt. Worf, do you have the photon torpedos locked on to the Romulan vessel?” Riker asked crossing his arms across his broad chest. Worf growled under his breath before answering. “I do sir, but I just felt uneasy. We Klingons have the tendency to let our own emotions to get involved. I am sorry sir.” Worf stood up strait and looked his long time commander in the eyes. “Do you not realize that if you should fire you would kill Deanna and Jordi and Dr. Crusher and Wes--.” The commander raised his voice to an even louder level causing the helm officers to turn and look. “Commander,” Picard placed his hand on Rikers shoulder, “Understood, Mr. Worf dis-engage photon torpedos. We cannot afford an attack right now.” Jean-Luc watched Worf who hesitated. “I believe the captain is write Lieutenant, it would not be a good idea to evoke an attack at this time. We are only at half staff. We would only have a 34.44354 percent chance of surviving.” Came Data’s voice from the first helm station. Worf sighed before putting down the torpedos. “Thank you Mr. Worf,” Picard then turned to the screen, “We assure you that when we are ready we will take our crew back, and we will win this war. Picard out.” Worf closed the channel and the encounter was over. The captain and commander took their seats and checked the time. “Ensign Rowe, how much longer until we reach our position?” Asked Commander Riker leaning forward in his seat. “Approximately 56.45 minutes at warp 9.” She replied pushing a few buttons to give her the information. “Lay in a course to Earth ensign Rowe, Commander Data, warp 9.” He watched the two type in the information. “Engage.” Picard leaned back in his seat waiting to meet Earth’s brightest stars. EARTH—5:20 AM Earth Time Adam stirred to life as the clock on the bedside table went off. He surrendered to it’s persistent beeping and leaned over slapping it off. He’d almost forgotten that Jay was asleep right beside of him. He’d fallen asleep on his friends bed after they learned that the only two people they loved were cheating on them with each other. He looked down and smiled at Jay who rested his head on his chest and his hand on his stomach. His wavy blonde hair was piled on his shoulders as he slept peacefully. Adam leaned down to get a good look at him in the dimly lit room. He brushed a few stray locks of hair from his friends face, finally stirring him awake. He groaned and rubbed his face before looking up and seeing Adam. He smiled; Adam smiled right back. “Good morning.” He mumbled. “Morning Jay.” Adam studied Jay. How could he be gay? He was so perfect. He was sweet and smart and kind and loving… how could Chris cheat on him? He had no clue how anyone could be so blind. Jay peeled himself from Adam and sat on the side of the bed beside of him. “I don’t know how Chris could’ve cheated on you. Jay you’re perfect. Don’t beat yourself up over him. You’re gonna find somebody worthy of your love.” Jay looked over to Adam and their eyes locked. Jay hoped that what Adam said was true. He couldn’t even imagine who else he could possibly want besides Chris. Chris was his love… he future husband. He loved him more than his own life. There was no one else in the universe that he could feel so strongly for. “Thanks Adam, Anna has to be crazy to pass up a guy like you.” Jay patted him on the back as he stood to head in for a shower. Adam felt a sudden odd feeling in the pit of his stomach. It worked it’s way through his veins and made his heart flutter. He had to say something, but his mind couldn’t imagine what. “Jay?” He stood and called his friends name not even sure why. “Yeah?” He turned and looked upon Adam standing there, trying to figure out what he needed to say but having no clue what it was. “Jay I think I—nevermind I forgot.” He backed down. Jay assuming it was nothing laughed and closed the door to the bathroom behind him. Not long after that Adam heard the shower turn on. He looked down at his watch. Not long now. He’ll be off of this horrible earth and maybe into something new. 5:30 AM EARTH TIME “C’mere love.” Shannon smiled as his lover appeared from the bathroom after his morning shower. Jeff wordlessly crossed the room and layed down beside his blonde beauty. His head rested on Shannon’s shoulder and his fingers curled around the luscious blonde locks of hair that so perfectly framed Shannon’s face. “It’s too early, can I go back to sleep?” Asked the multicolored freak closing his eyes. “No love, we gotta get goin soon.” Shannon smiled at the infantile behavior portrayed by his angel. Jeff pouted and whimpered a couple times before moving up to plant a gentle kiss on Shannon’s lips and wrap his arms around his neck. “Then wake me up Shanny, please?” Jeff asked making the puppy face, the one that melted Shannon’s heart every time he saw it. Shannon smiled and wrapped his own arms around Jeff’s slender waist. “And how should I do that?” Grinned the blonde. “Hmm,” Jeff grinned and nipped at Shannons neck, “just use your imagination.” He whispered running his tongue along his lovers smooth sweet skin. Shannon purred like a kitten as he flipped Jeff over and pinned him to the mattress. “Good thing for you I have a vivid imagination.” He drawled as pulled Jeff into a rough kiss. Shannon sucked on his bottom lip before moving down to his neck where he sank his teeth into the tender flesh he found there. He knew Jeff was a pain whore, but he wasn’t sure how extreme he could be. Jeff cried out loudly and dug his black painted nails into Shannon’s back. Shannon’s tongue snaked out to lap up the blood and suck at the wound he’d created. “Damn Shannon, fuck me please.” Jeff begged wrapping his legs around Shannon’s waist grinding his hard on against Shannon’s thigh. Shannon giggled and drug his lips from the bloody wound to his lovers lips, capturing them once more. Jeff could taste his own blood on his lovers tongue and it turned him on to no end. “We don’t have time. We gotta go… now… but hey at least you’re awake.” Shannon smiled before getting up and heading for the door. “First chance I get, you’re gonna get it.” Jeff growled kissing Shannon roughly and wiping the blood from his neck and lips before emerging in the hallway. He and Shannon held hands until they reached the elevator. Jeff brought the blonde’s hand to his lips and kissed it softly. “I love you.” He whispered. “I love you too baby.” Shannon replied staring lovingly into Jeff’s eyes. The bell chimed and the elevator doors opened and the two jumped apart before boarding the elevator. 5:40 AM EARTH TIME “Will you just talk to me Matt! I’m trying to help you. I went through this same thing when I was fighting with myself about my sexuality.” Shane followed Matt around the room as he gathered his things together. The dark haired Hardy turned and looked at Shane with an annoyed look on his face. “I’m not fighting with anybody… cept you! It was just a freak occurance… you just happened to touch me in the wrong place… that’s all.” Matt tossed the remains of his belongings in his bag and zipped it. “But Matt I am a guy and I touched you and you liked it… that makes you gay!” Shane threw his hands in the air as he talked. “No it doesn’t! I wouldn’t have even gotten a boner if I was expecting it!” Matt exclaimed turning to look at Shane. “So you DID get a boner!” He exclaimed placing his hands on his hips. “Shane please, I don’t need your help. I’m not gay and if you touched me or kissed me again it wouldn’t happen again.” He concluded his argument and stood strait. “So if I did this!” Shane exclaimed lunging forward and grabbing Matt in an intense kiss while his hand slid between their bodies to grip his crotch. Matt groaned loudly into Shane’s mouth but didn’t fight. He instead wrapped his arms around the mans neck and deepened the encounter. Shane squeezed Matt in his hand eliciting a whine from his lips as they were released. “Damn it Shane!” Matt shouted shoving him away. “Don’t deny what you are Matt. That’s the worst thing you can do.” Shane threw his bag over his shoulder and left. Matt sighed knowing that he had a boner the side of the Empire State Building but there was nothing he could do. He liked being touched by men, actually one man. The one man that he wanted, and to be painfully honest, the one who made him gay. Too bad he was taken. 6:00 AM EARTH TIME – Hotel Meeting Room The six men met in the large meeting room and waited for Vince to make his entrance. He was almost ten minutes late. Jeff sat beside of Shannon holding his hand under the table. They hated not being able to bring their love out in the open, but they knew it to be the best to keep it a secret. Shane sat on the other side of Jeff keeping his eyes glued to Matt the whole time. Adam and Jay sat quietly beside one another and Matt on the other side of Jay. Matt had written a note that Rey had to leave for an emergency and set it at the head of the table where Vince would be sitting. At nearly 6:20 Vince finally made his presence known. He entered the room followed by a partially bald man with the remains of his hair a light gray, almost white. He was a fit looking man, but looked to be well stricken in years. He wore a suit of red and black and a Starfleet communicator pinned to his shirt. “Good morning gentlemen. I apologize for my tardiness but I had some prior engagements.” Vince proceeded to the head of the table and motioned for the other man to have a seat. Vince picked up the piece of paper and read it carefully. He looked up and smiled pushing it into his pocket. “It seems that Mr. Mysterio had an emergency and had to go home to California, but that’s not a problem.” Vince sat and opened up a file full of papers. “Gentlemen, this is Captain Jean-Luc Picard, he of course is the captain of the Starship Enterprise.” “Good morning. I’m sure you’ve heard of me at the academy.” Jean-Luc nodded in their direction. Each man looked to one another before Jeff spoke up. “We never heard of you.” He tucked a lock of turquoise hair behind his ear with his free hand. Jean-Luc looked to Vince with a look of utter shock on his face. “I’m sure they’ve heard of you… they’re just not thinking right now. But anyway,” Vince cleared his throat, “you gentlemen are going to be assigned your duty and rank and Picard here will give you a brief description of what you will be doing.” The gray haired man picked up a paper and read from it. Vince and Picards briefing seemed to take years. Jeff nodded off several times but with the help of his lover he managed to stay awake most of the time. The captain gave them all their positions and ranks which was the most interesting part of the whole briefing. Adam was jolted from his dreamy state upon hearing his name and the words Lieutenant Commander in the same sentence. He wasn’t very concerned about his rank on the Enterprise. He had his girlfriend on his mind and what she’d done to him and to Jay. That wasn’t even the most important thing on his mind. Jay was in a world of heartbreak and there was nothing he could do or say to make the pain go away. Picard smiled at him and explained that he’d be replacing some blind guy as Chief Engineer. “Are you familiar with engineering tactics aboard a class one star ship?” Jean-Luc asked. Adam looked around with a clueless look on his face. He looked to Vince who eyed him and nodded slowly. “Oh… yes of course.” Adam smirked leaning back in his chair and almost flipping it over eliciting a giggle from Jay. Jean-Luc looked to Vince with a distressed look on his face. “Mr. McMahon I’m not sure that these men are qualified to run a star ship.” “Oh Captain Picard they’re just nervous. They’ve been trained extensively I assure you.” Vince smiled and shot glances of daggers to each of the men sitting around the table. “I hope you’re right Vince.” Picard looked back to each of the men before going on and on with yet another boring speech about how important it was to be a Chief engineer. “Jeffrey Hardy,” Picard voiced looking around the table upon hearing no reply, “Jeffrey Nero Hardy… are you present?” He asked again. Vince silently prayed for a miracle. His eyes slowly crept over in the freaks direction and saw him sitting with his head against the back of the chair snoozing and snoring lightly. He mentally smacked himself for choosing him for this mission. Shannon elbowed his lover in the ribs surprising him and bringing him violently back to reality. “Huh? What?” He asked wiping the small trickle of drool that had escaped the corner of his mouth. Shannon held his hand over his mouth trying to keep from laughing. “Are you Mr. Hardy?” Picard asked. “Yes I am.” Came two simultaneous voices much to Picards amazement. He looked to the dark haired man sitting across the table from the brightly colored one. “Vince, what is going on here?” He asked growing frustrated. “They’re brothers, they get confused easily.” Picard nodded not wanting to argue. He finally got the correct Hardy’s attention and went into an extra long speech using small words that Jeff could understand. The freak grinned when he learned he was going to be a commander and a counselor. He knew nothing about solving problems but couldn’t wait to sit in the pretty chair on the bridge. He growled when Picard commented about the funky colored hair and black nail polish. Shannon grinned and squeezed his lover’s knee under the table. Jeff smiled at the beauty by his side before settling back in for a few more winks of sleep seeing as how the two of them got very little the previous night. Before there was more confusion Picard moved to Matt Hardy and explained in great detail his job. He had one of the least important jobs on the ship which was rather odd seeing as how he was probably the most intelligent of the group. “I see on your resume you’ve operated the Helm on several small star ships before, how well are your skills?” Picard asked resting his chin on his hand. “Well, umm…--.” Matt began. He was interrupted by a voice coming from the communicator on Jean-Luc’s shirt. “Captain Picard we are being haled by the Romulan ship Hemtoc 4. I think you might want to get back here soon.” “Excuse me,” Picard tapped his communicator , “Understood. Thank you Commander.” He tapped it again obviously turning it off… or whatever it is you do with communicators. “Well we seem to be in a hurry. I’ll have to be brief with the rest of you.” Picard checked his list and began talking about Shane’s job. He was to be a Lieutenant and a transporter officer. “Jay,” Shane leaned over to whisper in his ear, “What’s a transporter?” Jay smirked and shook his head having no idea what so ever. Shannon was next on Picards list. Jeff squeezed Shannon’s hand anxious as to what fun Shannon got to have. “How much experience have you had with twenty fourth century medicine, you’ve been assigned the position of Chief medical officer.” Picard looked to the blonde who’s eyes had bulged out of his head. He couldn’t even heal a paper cut!! “Uhh, I’m real good at it?!?” He replied looking to Vince. Picard nodded and moved on to Jay. Shannon grinned at Jeff recalling their many kinky encounters when he’d pretended to be Jeff’s doctor…. Ahhhh sweet memories. Jay was staring at an invisible point on the table thinking about his fiancee and how he’d been betrayed. He found his eyes straying to Adam who too stared into the nothingness. He was sure Adam was upset for losing Arianna. He hardly even heard Jean-Luc when he was assigned the job of being the Lieutenant and Engineering Officer. “You will be working under Mr. Copelands command…,” Picard explained. Upon hearing that Jay’s heart skipped a beat and he hadnt the slightest idea why. Adam perked as well turning and looking into Jay’s eyes. He smiled gently before turning back to pretend he was listening to the Captain. “Well that’s the end of my briefing. You will find your uniforms in your quarters on the Enterprise.” Picard stood as did Vince. The two shook hands and exchanged some friendly words. “I wish you gentlemen the best of luck. I’ll be seeing you all in my ring when you return.” With that being said Vince left the room, leaving Picard to his officers. “Alright gather your things. We’re ready to beam up.” Jean-Luc stood and tapped the communicator on his chest. “Mr. Riker… standby to beam us up. There will only be 7 of us instead of the expected 8.” “Aye captain, standing by.” The commander replied from high above them. The six men grabbed their bags and slung them over their shoulder. “I assume you all have been beamed up before.” Picard stated straitening his shirt. Each man looked to one another and then back to Picard. “I should have known,” He muttered, “it’s not difficult. Just stand still and don’t do a lot of moving if you can help it. The transporter will do the rest. Are you ready?” He asked. They all nodded, not really ready for this voyage but willing anyway. Shannon and Jeff stood behind everyone else and locked their hands at their sides. “I love you.” Shannon mouthed. Jeff smiled and squeezed his hand replying in the same manner with an I love you as well. “Mr. Riker… energize.” Within minutes they were no longer on the earth. When they reappeared they were standing on a platform in a room with all sorts of lights and devices everywhere. There was a computer-like machine in front of the platform operated by a man with dark hair and a dark beard. The mans eyes grew large upon seeing the so called scholars Jean-Luc had returned with. Picard gave him a knowing look as he stepped off of the platform. TBC