Its Over "
By: M'Ressha Mikaht, pilot , [RNPC]
Ian Hunter, Commanding Officer, [PC]
Jonathan Wright, Executive Officer, [PC]
Jeff Westfall, Tactical Officer, [PST]
Jean Luc Picard , Admiral , [NPC]

Stardate: 58205.29 1944

Hunter watched as the blue planet grew larger and larger. "Helm, standard orbit."

"Captain, we're being hailed by the Klingon flagship, their transmission signature is authentic;" Westfall was careful to verify all message traffic.

"On Screen," Hunter replied. "Q'pla! Hunter. The Cardassian scum have been...destroyed."

Hunter stood and walked toward the screen, "The Yamato is destroyed as well."

"Victory! We shall drink bloodwine to the fallen warriors later!"

Hunter nodded, "Zion out."

"Captain Hunter, Sir...I have an Incoming message from The USS Sovereign... authenticated transmission from Admiral Picard.

Hunter looked over at Wright with a surprised look and replied, "on screen."

"Aye-Aye, Sir". Westfall stood, stiffly eyes fixed forward, as he transferred the signal to the main viewing screen on the bridge.

Admiral Picard appeared on the main view screen. He sat in the command chair of the Sovereign. "Captain Hunter, Commander Wright, It would so seem that you have matters in hand."

"Yes Sir," answered Hunter.

"Well then," said Picard, "We've come to help clean up this Federation mess."

"Thank you Sir, we could use the help."

"Tango fleet should arrive in 30 minutes, if you can hold matters down until then."

"Did the Federation armada get away Sir?" asked Hunter.

"Only one ship," answered Picard, "the Livingston."

Wright listened the exchange between Picard and Hunter he was surprised that the Livingston had escaped. He secretly hoped that the Zion would cross Captain Sisko's arrogant path again.

"When we arrive we have teams ready to take over on the ground. You may prepare to recall any troops you have there."

"Acknowledged."

"Also Captain, the Governor is welcome to come aboard here, if you want to get the Zion heading for home."

"I'd like that very much Sir," said Hunter beaming a smile, "thank-you."

"You've done a splendid job here Captain, you and your crew should be commended."

"We've had a lot of help Sir, In fact, we have some data that you might like to see."

Hunter motioned for Westfall, "transmit the Cardassian intel and Federation decryption program to the Admiral's ship."

"Aye sir."

"See you soon, Picard out."

Sir, I have an incoming secure transmission from Major Madrani on Pacifica".

"On screen," said Wright.

"Captain, we have removed the Federation Governor and his staff and have been assisting several resistance fighters. The main Cardassian army on the planet has been neutralized or rendered ineffective. Some of the Federation stripped their uniforms and disguised themselves as pacificans," reported Madrani. "CWO Northrop is with our group as well," he added rolling his eyes a little.

"Very good, The USS Sovereign will be arriving in 20 minutes with replacements. Prepare to return to the ship."

"Understood," he said with a nod, "Madriani out."

"Ensign Westfall, " said Wright, "Signal the Runabout Tigress and let them know they can return to the Zion."

"Acknowledged, Commander," Westfall said.

"USS Zion to Runabout Tigress. You are cleared and ordered to return immediately to the USS Zion at your maximum cruising speed, please acknowledge."

Max was not at her station, Blitzer fumbled with the controls momentarily but was able to respond. "Acknowledged."

"Well sir, it looks like everything will work out afterall," said Wright.

Hunter settled back into his chair, "Indeed it does Number One."

"Captain, the runabout Tigress has docked in shuttle bay two, and the Operations Officer reports they are secured," Westfall said, as a constant stream of status updates flowed in from all sectors of the ship and the fleet.

Hunter tapped his comm panel, "All hands this is the Captain. Pacifica is now in the hands of the Alliance. Well done everyone, we're heading home. Prepare to break orbit for Qul Tuq at 2200 hours."

"Let's get this ship ready for the long trip back," said Hunter. "I'll be in my ready room. You have the bridge."

"Aye sir," said Wright sitting down in the command chair.