Captains log; stardate 54129.4
It has been six hours since the doctor has discovered Seven of Nines cortical node is failing. Her human physiology is rejecting her borg implants. It will only be a matter of time before her vital implants will malfunction. The doctor has confined her to sickbay to undergo further scans, much to Sevens protests. There is no clear answer to what is causing her cortical node to malfunction but it is my hope that the doctor will be able to repair the damaged node before….
"Computer. End log" Janeway closed her terminal with a heavy sigh.
'Six hours' Janeway thought. These six hours were the longest she has experienced in the six years she has been stranded in the Delta Quadrant, but something inside her felt…off.
"Doctor to Captain Janeway" Janeway jumped after realizing she was lost in thought.
Janeway tapped her comm badge, "go ahead Doctor".
"There has been some new information brought to my attention. I believe it may help Seven. Com-"
"I'm on my way Doctor" Janeway said, cutting off the doctor as she rushed out the door of her ready room.
As Janeway made her way to sickbay she was flooded with thoughts of seven. What can she do? Will she survive? What will happen if she doesn't..? Janeway stopped dead in her tracks, hanging on to that last thought. She almost couldn't bear to think about what would happen if Seven were to die. Her stomach dropped and she suddenly felt sick.
As Janeway approached sickbay she attempted to compose herself before entering. As she entered she was approached by Icheb.
"Captain, I believe I have found a way to help correct Sevens malfunctioning cortical node" Icheb said as he quickly approached Janeway.
"I'm all ears Icheb." Janeway said, almost with a little too much enthusiasm.
"Since I emerged from my maturation chamber early my cortical node doesn't regulate my primary systems. Therefor I technically do not need it." Icheb said. "You could replace hers with mine." He finished.
"Are there risks?" Janeway asked.
"I have calculated the outcome and it has an 83.4 percent chance of success." Icheb replied.
"No!" came Sevens voice from across the room.
"Seven?" Janeway asked questioningly.
"I will not go through with the procedure." Seven stated.
"But Seven, it could save your life" the doctor stated.
"As long as there is a risk to Icheb I will not go though with the procedure." She stated adamantly.
"Seven, just take a moment to think about this." Janeway said, cautiously approaching seven.
"I've thought about it enough." Seven replied. "I will not comply".
Janeway felt her stomach drop again. She didn't want anything to happen to seven, but there was nothing she could do to convince her, which made her feel worse. Janeway started feeling that 'off' feeling in her stomach again. The thought of losing seven made her feel like life wasn't worth living.
Janeway was brought out of her thoughts by what sounded like yelling.
"Why wont you allow me to help you?!" Icheb shouted. "Why don't you allow anyone to help you?"
"I am borg, I don't need help." Seven retaliated.
Icheb just stared at Seven. Unable to understand Sevens behavior. He stormed out of the room without another word.
