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This story continues where Starfleet Treachery left off. Though it is not necessary to read Starfleet Treachery first, in order to understand certain events and characters, it is advisable to do so.
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CHAPTER 1
Standing at the console, located just above the command area, Seska watched as Janeway and Chakotay left the bridge. Finishing the scan which she had been running, her mind switched over to the two who had just left. With eyebrows drawn together, reflecting on the latest turn of events, she looked in the direction of the ready room.
After several seconds of thoughtful concentration, Seska then turned her attention toward the command area. Silently she watched Commander Evans as he sat reading a padd containing the latest repair reports.
Finally reaching a decision she walked over. "Evans, what the hell happened between Janeway and Chakotay in that ready room. One minute we thought that they would be at each other's throats, the next she's his second-in-command and appearing as thought they had been best friends for life."
Looking thoughtful the command lieutenant tapped the arm of his chair with the padd. "Seska, I don't know. But whatever did happen in there, I'm thankful. Don't forget, since arriving in the Delta Quadrant, the two of them had been working closely together. It was only the uncertainty created by the events onboard the Explorer which was causing the apprehension. Evidently that has ceased to be a concern."
He hesitated for a moment. "It would appear that we were wrong to fear her reaction. Evidently she does not hold Chakotay, or us, responsible for the destruction of her ship."
He smiled up at his crewmate. "It would also appear that Starfleet Captain Kathryn Janeway has agreed to become a Maquis."
For a moment Seska remained quiet. "Is it true that her father is Admiral Edward Janeway."
Evans nodded. "Yes."
A small smile played across her face. "I can't image that her father will be very happy with her. First she helped us, then she joined us."
"Don't forget," replied Evans, "she had little choice about the latter. Janeway had few options to choose from."
He then gave a small shrug. "Unfortunately, it will probably be a long time before she has to face him. You never can tell, due to the circumstances he might be in full agreement, or at least understand the reasons behind her actions."
He then gave Seska a small grin. "Even if he does not, I can't see Admiral Edward Janeway either bringing his daughter before a court martial, or throwing her into prison. From what I understand they are very close, and very similar in nature. And I believe that she knows more than the average captain does about what goes on at Starfleet Headquarters. She may hold the rank of 'captain' but being who she is, and who her father is, I suspect that she has top level security clearance. But it's strange. Chakotay had planned to arrange a meeting with the Admiral. By a twist of fate, his daughter was the one sent to capture us. Life has a way of throwing the unexpected at you."
Seska started to turn away. "Yes, it certainly does."
Returning his attention to the padd, Evans did not see the look of concern, and fear, which passed over Seska's face.