It was half way through alpha shift when Lt. Cmdr. Keyes turned to Captain Venger and said, "I've just heard back from Engineering, Captain.  They feel that everything has been worked out and that we are ready to proceed."

 

"Very well.  Ensign Rye, contact DS9 and inform them that we will be leaving. Helm, once they confirm, take us out."  It didn't take very long before the Intrepid left the dock at DS9 and made it's way back to Nooma to initiate the vortex.  The engineering crews of both DS9 and the Intrepid had done a good job with the repairs, as well as possible considering the circumstances.  Only a few things couldn't be completely repaired due to sensitivity issues.

 

Once they reached the proper coordinates, everyone on the Bridge fell silent, feeling the gravity of the situation.  Most felt pretty confident in the skill of those who had worked on this project but, on the other hand, you just never knew how it would really work out.  Would they end up in their own time, somewhere else, stay where they are, or even destroying themselves by attempting this?

 

Captain Venger opened up a ship wide communication =/\= Attention everyone, this is the Captain.  We are about to create the vortex and attempt to return to our own time.  Prepare yourselfs for what is about to occur.  Venger out.

 

She turned to Ensign Colus, who came onto the Bridge as the ship arrived, and told him to begin.  Nick nodded and initiated the vortex...  It only took them a minute or two to pass through it.  As soon as they did, everyone waited for the results of their work, whether they were back or not.

 

Ensign Rye was the first to speak up, "Captain, we did it.  We are back, for the most part.  It looks like we are a couple hours later from when we left, but we are back."

 

"Can anyone else confirm this?" she questioned.  Harper, who was at the science station, confirmed his findings.  "Alright, go ahead and contact Starfleet.  Tell them we will be continuing to the starbase as planned and that a detailed report will be forthecoming."  Captain Venger sat back and wondered what journeys lay ahead for them now.