In just 5 years
Fandom: Star Trek: Voyager
Rating: T
Pairing: C/7, I can't lie but give it a chance, J/C, P/T and K/T mentioned/Applied
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Voyagercharacters however Eddie is mine as is the situation.
Summary: Arriving on Earth after 5 years Chakotay and Seven have to face the impacts of their eloping. Have they left it too late?
Author's Note: I suppose you could say this is an Endgamefixer. Although it does feature C/7 it's not fluffy or positive. Ultimately it is, of course, J/C. Please Enjoy and let me know by leaving a review.
That-Geek
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After 5 years he was back. On Earth, with his wife Seven. It had been a long time since he had talked to any of his old colleagues, then again they had never had contacted him either. Harry has agreed to meet the pair at the station so while Seven was in the restroom Chakotay stayed with the bags.
"Commander, it's good to see you" Harry appeared behind him.
"The same to you Harry." it was obvious the tension between the two. Seven walked over and greeted Harry, the tension still evident.
"Where are we to stay?" Seven asked, her tone just as cold as before.
"Voyager village, at least that's what Tom calls it. We hope he is joking" Harry replied as he led the couple to his shuttle. Once loaded and ready to go they set off the city flying past and becoming luck outs and green. It was awkward, they had nothing to say.
"What's this 'Voyager Village like then?" Chakotay broke the silence.
"Well..." Harry paused not sure how the two felt about the captain. "It was Kathryn's stomping ground as a child. Her mother came up with the idea, getting everyone out of the Starfleet accommodation, to be honest it gave us all the chance to work together. It was a massive piece of land so we planned to build several houses. It was a really good way to spend our leave laughing and working together, we just added a holodeck for the kids." He chuckled at his memories.
"I trust everyone is...good" Seven spoke with some uncertainty
"It's been a long 5 years let's just say that" The now lieutenant answered as they slowed down of over a dirt track. Stepping out Chakotay was amazed, it was so bright and fresh. In the distance he could see a group of young children playing, it was unclear who's they were but he spotted a taller girl with ginger hair he assumed was Naomi.
Walking along a path behind Harry they reached a lodge of sorts, it was very quaint and somewhere one might stay on vacation.
"Well this is you." He punched in a lock code and entered, inside was very up to date. It was chic and really well decorated as they were shown round a group of children ran in. One was part Klingon, clearly Miral Paris, the other had Bajoran attributes and must have been Tal Celes' offspring. The third child was human, his hair black as a Raven and his eyes as blue as cornflowers.
"Have you seen mom" the Klingon girl asked
"No, guys I just got back..." He began but was interrupted by a loud crash
"Oh god dammit!" the voice was so familiar but so strange. The group went into the kitchen area to see B'Elanna sitting on the floor her arms folded over a swollen stomach.
"Should you not be taking it easy" Harry voiced going to help her up. She rolled her eyes and grunted. "So Chakotay's here, with Seven." He had lowered his voice a little bit. The pair walked through and Chakotay smiled at his once best friend.
"Did you have to bring your pet Borg?" The pregnant Klingon sneered, before covering her mouth having seen the children.
"Is this Commander Chakotay and Seven of Nine, Auntie B'E" the Bajoran child asked.
"Yes James it is. You can say hello, they won't assimilate you." She joked, immediately regretting her word choice.
"She might." The human boy pointed at Seven "Can we visit momma today please Auntie B'E?" He asked jumping a little.
"Not today Eddie, she'll be very tired today, you know that" she spoke softly but could see the tears in his cornflower eyes.
"But I made mommy a card, I have to give it to her and tell everything! I tided my room and cleaned the kitchen, bought coffee too. Pleeeease can we go" he whined laying his head on her stomach.
"Who is your mother?" Seven asked
"Kathryn Janeway" the young boy's voice echoed in Chakotay's ears and he was taken back to a very drunk time.
They sat on the stools their knees touching, her legs were bare and her hair was a mess, a sexy mess. They held their glasses loosely and leaned to each other.
"You're good friend to me Kathryn." He whispered his hand resting on her knee
"And you are a good friend to me Chakotay. I'm sorry" she exclaimed as her drink fell on to his lap, grabbing a napkin mindlessly patting it dry. It was only when he groaned did she realise where her hands actually were. He looked at her eyes, cornflower blue. He kissed her and she kissed him back, sliding off the bar chair to stand between his legs as his hands caressed her back. They broke gasping for breath.
"Shall we go for a nightcap in my quarters?" Her voice was low and husky as she traced his tattoo. He slide off the bar chair and took her hand kissing it softly.
"I'm game for that" they walked arm in arm through the corridors which was not the most unusual thing to see aboard Voyager. Reaching their destination it took her few attempts to punch her code in right due to her intoxicated state.
Not a second after the door had swished shut their mouths were devouring each other. Hands were exploring through their party clothes. Stumbling back Kathryn fell against the table and was forced to break their oral connection, the pair erupted into giggles. Taking charge he lifted her up, carrying her towards the bedroom, she wrapped her legs around him and she felt him smile against her lips as their mouths once again met.
He lay looking at the ceiling stroking his lovers back, this was what he had wanted, he loved this woman but he was supposed to be with Seven now. She stirred and he looked at her, he almost knew what was going to happen, her eyes were filled with terror.
"It wasn't a dream" she whispered "oh Chakotay" it shocked him, in a good way, she wasn't kicking him out or beating him. She held him close feeling completely at peace while Chakotay was not, he felt terrible and didn't really understand why.
"What's wrong old man?" B'Elanna broke his memory, her dark eyes boring through him.
"I want to see Kathryn...I need to see her" his voice was soft still attached to his memory.
"Chakotay, perhaps we should settle in first" Seven suggested putting her hand on his shoulder
"If I can't see her neither can you she is MY mother I see her first after every surgery" Eddie shouted running out the other children following.
"Not here even one hour and you're already upsetting Eddie" B'Elanna exited as quickly as she could.
"It's tough for everyone due to Kathryn's condition, Eddie in particular"
"What is wrong with her?" Seven asked
"It's complicated but she...she had surgery today so she won't want visitors, we learnt that the hard way" he smirked a little "settle in and we will talk tomorrow" with that he left leaving husband and wife sat together. Seven was sitting close and he stroked her arm, just like the night with Kathryn, only this time his lover backed away, Seven didn't take comfort in his touch, and still he felt no peace.
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Author's Note: I hope you enjoyed this, next chapter will be up ASAP, so don't worry all will be explained in the next instalment. Please leave a review of what you thought and 'see' you next time.
That-Geek