Date: Thu, 19 May 1994 12:45:06 -0700 Reply-To: Highlander TV show stories Sender: Highlander TV show stories From: Michael Smith Subject: Treklander Conclusion (Highlander/ST:TNG Crossover) (There can be only one...These are the voyages...) T R E K L A N D E R Copyright 1994 John F. Moore III Part 15 Duncan crept into the fortress Sancho Marin was using. After rounding a corner and making sure there were no guards, he said, "You can stop trying to follow me. You should have known that I could Sense you..." Julia sheepishly crept from the shadows. "What the hell are you doing here, Julia?" "No way was I gonna let you out of my sight, Duncan MacLeod," she said in retaliation. Suddenly, the pair Sensed someone approaching. "Did Richie follow you?" Duncan asked. "Not that I know of," Julia answered. The pair turned to see Marin approach. "Well, Sinor MacLeod...shall we dance?" Duncan drew his sword and the pair circled each other. *Why did I have to be an Immortal?* Julia thought. *I just wanted to be a Starfleet researcher, and now I've got to watch the man I love face death yet again!* Julia unconciously drew her phaser as Marin and Duncan clashed swords. Duncan was forced back until he was close to the edge of the floor. Marin swung and Duncan dodged, but lost his balance and fell over the edge. Marin cartefully aimed his phaser at Duncan, who was sprawled on the ground recovering from the fall. "As much as I would love to take your Queekening, eet would be much easier to destroy you." "NO!" Julia screamed as she fired on Marin. The phaser blast knocked Marin over the edge as well, and watched the battle from above. She knew she'd bought Duncan time to recover. Duncan rose to his feet first and immediately attacked. Marin was hard- pressed to defend himself. Duncan saw Marin draw his phaser, but before Marin could fire it, Duncan attacked the phaser with a blow that removed Marin's hand. Marin's scream alerted the guards, who charged in, guns blazing. This distraction gave Marin enough time to activate his communicator. "Amigos," he said through gritted teeth, "get me away from here!" Marin disappeared in a transporter beam, leaving his allies behind. CAPTAIN'S LOG: Stardate 38434.7. The drive section has rejoined the saucer section at Starbase 136. Sancho Marin has escaped, but the Clari- ans have signed a peace treaty thanks to Ambassador MacLeod. Ensign Cathaway has given her resignation from Starfleet to join the Ambassador on his next assignment: overseeing diplomatic relations in the Gamma Quadrant. The trio will be transferring to the USS Serties in a few hours. Captain Picard and Commander Riker entered Transporter Room 5 with Duncan, Richie, and Julia Cathaway. "Well, I want to thank you for all your help, Captain," Duncan said. "The thanks should go to you for your help with the Clarians," Picard said. Suddenly, Duncan, Julia, and Richie looked a little distant as Guinan entered. "I should've known I couldn't leave quietly," Richie smirked. "Don't flatter yourself, kid," Guinan said flatly, "I'm here to say goodbye to Julia." Julia and Guinan embraced each other. "Take care of the ship, Guinan," Julia whispered. "And don't you lose your head over MacLeod," Guinan warned Julia. The trio stepped onto the transporter pad. "Energize," Duncan said, and with a shimmer of light, they were gone. **************************************************************************** Well, that's the end of Treklander. I hope to begin writing Treklander II soon. In case you hadn't guessed, this story will involve DS9, with (I hope) a few surprises. Until then, Live Long and Prosper. =========================================================================