A/N: The Voyager team up with a Swamp Thing type elemental to
prevent the destruction of future worlds. Just so you know, this
is in script format.
VOYAGER: "The Nature Of Things" - REV. 6/07/99 - TEASER
STAR TREK: VOYAGER
"The Nature Of Things"
TEASER
FADE IN:
EXT. SPACE - VOYAGER
travelling at light speed bound for alpha quadrant.
INT. BRIDGE
Janeway in the center seat reading a PADD. Chakotay enters
the bridge and takes his seat.
CHAKOTAY
Good book?
JANEWAY
Interesting.
Janeway shows him the display.
CHAKOTAY
Isaac Asimov?
JANEWAY
He was one of the most respected science
fiction writers of the late twentieth
century.
CHAKOTAY
Why the interest? You don't exactly fit
the demographic.
JANEWAY
Demographic.
CHAKOTAY
Statistical analysis of likes and
dislikes for genders, age groups, etc.
JANEWAY
Curiousity. After the Millennium Gate
incident... Besides, this story is about
a very perceptive girl named Marlene.
She's very determined. I'm not sure if
it'll lead to trouble or well... We'll
see.
CHAKOTAY
Wouldn't you be more comfortable in your
Ready Room?
JANEWAY
No...
She's interrupted.
SEVEN OF NINE'S COM VOICE
Seven of Nine to Captain Janeway.
JANEWAY
Yes, Seven.
SEVEN OF NINE
I've discovered a star system that I
believe is worth investigating.
JANEWAY
I'm on my way.
INT. ASTROMETRICS
Seven and Janeway look at projected course to aforementioned
system.
JANEWAY
Any evidence of warp capabilities?
SEVEN OF NINE
Inconclusive. There appears to be a
sophisticated energy source and a
planet-wide satellite communication
network.
JANEWAY
Janeway to Paris. Adjust heading to the
following coordinates.
PARIS' COM VOICE
Aye, Captain.
INT. BRIDGE - LATER
KIM
This is odd.
CHAKOTAY
What?
Janeway enters bridge from Ready Room.
KIM
I'm picking up organic residue in space
that appears to be an exhaust trail left
by some kind of ship.
CHAKOTAY
Would that make its fuel also organic?
TUVOK
I've got a ship closing in at warp two,
bearing ___ mark ___.
JANEWAY
Open a channel.
KIM
No response.
TUVOK
Recommend defensive posture.
JANEWAY
Shields. Continue hails.
TUVOK
They're firing.
The ship reels from the hit.
TUVOK (cont'd)
Weapons compose a highly localized
hydrogen beam. Shields at sixty percent.
JANEWAY
Evasive.
Paris manuevers ship.
PARIS
Flanking position.
JANEWAY
Disengage warp engines. Lock phasers and
fire.
EXT. SPACE - ALIEN CRAFT (OPTICAL)
is considerably smaller than Voyager and eludes phaser fire.
It maneuvers like an insect and moves towards Voyager and
fires again.
INT. BRIDGE
PARIS
We can't outmaneuver it.
TUVOK
I can compensate by altering our firing
pattern.
Another volley rocks the ship.
JANEWAY
Do it.
EXT. SPACE - VOYAGER
fires phasers in a fierce sequence of random patterns.
EXT. SPACE - ALIEN CRAFT
Despite the vessel's attempt to evade, it is struck several
times as it flees in different directions.
INT. BRIDGE - TUVOK
stands stiff and erect.
TUVOK
The ship has been disabled.
Janeway and Chakotay look at him, then each other.
JANEWAY
How bad?
TUVOK
Severely, but appears to be regenerating
itself.
CHAKOTAY
We've seen that before.
KIM
I don't think they'll be successful. Half
the ship's compartments are gone.
JANEWAY
Life signs?
KIM
Only plant life. The whole ship registers
organic.
Janeway and Chakotay stare at the screen.
KIM (cont'd)
It just imploded.
TORRES' COM VOICE
Torres to the bridge.
JANEWAY
Go ahead.
TORRES' COM VOICE
Our dilithium crystals have been
extinguished, Captain. We've lost warp
drive.
The bridge crew turn their concerned faces to Janeway.
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
VOYAGER: "The Nature Of Things" - REV. 6/07/99 - ACT ONE
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
INT. BRIDGE - (OPTICAL)
Janeway goes to Paris' side at helm.
JANEWAY
How long will it take to reach that
system at sublight?
PARIS
Twenty-nine days.
JANEWAY
Then we had better get started.
TUVOK
Captain. May I point out that we may not
be able to defend ourselves or retreat
were we to encounter more enemy vessels.
JANEWAY
And what is our alternative?
(beat)
Tom, distance to the next closest star
system?
PARIS
About half a parsec.
JANEWAY
We have no choice. Engage impulse
engines. Chakotay, we need to find out
why this fire fight drained our energy.
CHAKOTAY
Aye, Captain.
They cross paths as Chakotay walks to the turbo lift and
Janeway heads for her Ready Room.
INT. ENGINEERING
Chakotay enters. Torres is in a bad mood, taking out on a
crewmember.
TORRES
Then run a diagnostic again on the
outlining systems.
CHAKOTAY
What's going on with the engines?
TORRES
We're looking for the problem, Chakotay.
CHAKOTAY
Slow down B'Elanna.
TORRES
I can't. I have work to do.
CHAKOTAY
That's an order.
He takes her arm and guides her to a chair.
TORRES
I'm sorry. I just get sick and tired of
trying to keep this ship together. I'm
surprised we've made it this far,
Chakotay.
CHAKOTAY
Look, we have twenty-nine days to worry
about ship systems. What happened wasn't
your fault, so don't take it personally.
Torres shows slight relief and hands him her report. He takes
it with a smile and exits.
INT. READY ROOM
Tuvok is present as Chakotay presents Torres' findings to
Janeway.
CHAKOTAY
We have something in common with the
craft that attacked us. It also used
dilithium crystals for warp flight.
Somehow their weapons affected the
dilithium chamber and caused our crystals
to break down prematurely.
TUVOK
I analyzed the exact components of its
weapons discharge and found a second
beam. Apparently, it has a draining
effect on a ship's systems.
CHAKOTAY
That's how it was able to regenerate
itself, by draining our power.
TUVOK
Precisely.
JANEWAY
Then chances are we'll find more crystals
where that ship came from.
INT. OFFICER'S MESS - (OPTICAL)
Kim is sitting in the corner alone, staring out the window,
while other members of the crew cluster together at other
tables. Paris enters and approaches Kim.
PARIS
Harry, how come you're sitting here
alone?
KIM
(upbeat)
No reason.
PARIS
Come on. Give it up.
KIM
Just thinking how nice it'd be to have a
change of pace.
PARIS
Have something in mind?
KIM
(beat)
Ever thought how differently your life
would be if you knew the outcome of every
action?
PARIS
Wow. Where'd that come from?
KIM
The question has a valid scientific
premise. We remember the past, why not
the future?
PARIS
Some things aren't meant to be
understood, Harry.
KIM
That's a fine attitude.
PARIS
Come on. Let's go do something.
KIM
Let me guess. Another exciting holodeck
program.
Paris stands and Kim follows his lead.
INT. TUVOK'S QUARTERS
Tuvok is pacing as he thumbs through a hard cover book when
his door chime rings. He is dressed in his Vulcan robe.
TUVOK
Enter.
Captain Janeway takes a step in.
JANEWAY
Am I interrupting?
TUVOK
Come in, Captain. Is everything alright?
JANEWAY
I don't visit often, do I?
TUVOK
Captains don't usually make "the rounds"
themselves.
JANEWAY
For some reason, I have more time on my
hands than usual.
TUVOK
You're concerned about the decline in
morale.
JANEWAY
This is normally something I'd discuss
with Commander Chakotay and Neelix, but
you didn't stop being a vulcan just
because you're security chief.
TUVOK
True.
(beat)
All living beings, regardless of race,
develop certain expectations. In this
situation, it would be healthier to
temporarily set aside such emotions.
After all, the ship is in one piece, and
functioning well.
JANEWAY
And what about hope?
TUVOK
Hope is one thing. Control is another. We
simply have to make the best of what we
can control.
JANEWAY
Would you consider speaking to the crew
in shifts, after mealtimes?
TUVOK
Certainly, Captain.
INT. ASTROMETRICS
Torres enters to find Seven of Nine adjusting some isolinear
chips in a compartment.
SEVEN OF NINE
May I help you?
TORRES
I've been encouraged to put some of my
free time to good use and was wondering
if you would join me in a Klingon martial
arts practice?
SEVEN OF NINE
Thank you, no.
TORRES
Can't that wait?
SEVEN OF NINE
It could, but work comes first.
Torres gathers strength in her mind.
TORRES
I could really... use your company.
(beat)
And this would be good for both of us.
Seven stares at B'Elanna a moment.
TORRES (cont'd)
Please.
SEVEN OF NINE
Very well.
Seven closes the panel and follows Torres out.
EXT. SPACE - PLANET CALOS (OPTICAL)
is the fifth planet in the system.
EXT. SPACE - STATION
orbits the planet. The space station is long, equipped with
solar panels, and in the middle a tube connects a rotating
module. On the far end is a docking clamp with a space plane
attached. It is only good for short range and escape pod
purposes.
INT. MODULE
creates a "gravity well" where a lone man in his early
thirties is jogging on a treadmill. ERIC WALKER is a five
foot eight human with fair skin, brown hair, and a beard.
Sweating, he pushes a button on the machine and comes to a
stop. He presses another button on the module overhead.
EXT. SPACE - MODULE
slows its rotation and comes to a complete stop.
INT. MODULE
Walker becomes weightless and floats off the treadmill. He
grabs the ladder and works his way to the main part of the
station.
INT. MAIN REC AREA - (OPTICAL)
He enters the room where DOCTOR SIMON GREY is reading. Grey's
six foot three, slender, in his middle forties. His hair
color is already living up to his name. On the wall behind
Grey is a picture of Zeta Prime, a planet with sophisticated
engineering visible from space, a complex network of web-like
lights. This is their homeworld.
Near the door where Walker entered is a huge window with a
view of space. Walker looks through a telescope pointing to
Zeta Prime.
WALKER
I still expect to see the lights from
home. I wish I knew...
GREY
(interrupting)
If you're done exercising, shut the doors
so we can turn the gravity back on.
Walker does so and Grey takes hold of the couch with one hand
as Walker initializes the automatic gravity system. They drop
to the floor suddenly.
GREY (cont'd)
Nothing like a little inconvenience to
remind someone they're floating in space.
WALKER
The exercise would do you good too and
the longer we run the module, the more
gravity we can store in house.
GREY
What does it matter? We're going to die
here eventually.
WALKER
For all we know the ship could have
launched on schedule and be here in a
months time.
GREY
Eric, they're not coming back. Whatever
happened must have been catastrophic.
WALKER
What? Some stupid scenario writers used
to fantasize about a century ago.
GREY
Well, Lieutenant, I know how you feel.
But sometimes space can just be one cold,
dark place. It's a false sense of
security to think our world is so
invulnerable.
WALKER
Please, spare me the psychobabble.
Walker smiles.
GREY
Afraid somebody will overhear me? Aliens,
perhaps.
INT. VOYAGER - HOLODECK
Chakotay enters in his twenty-fourth century civilian attire.
EXT. PARIS, FRANCE - CAFE
is set outdoors, late afternoon. Several crew members are
holding hands at tables outside.
INT. CAFE
Chakotay enters the restaurant to find all of the bridge crew
interacting. The women are in summer dresses, the men in
slacks and silky shirts. No pastels or whites. French music
plays in the background.
JANEWAY
Chakotay. It's about time.
She hands him a glass of red wine.
CHAKOTAY
This program is perfect.
TORRES
Uh, uh. We've vowed to say nothing to
draw us away from this setting.
CHAKOTAY
Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we
die, huh?
(smiles)
TORRES
You need to get into the spirit of
things. Come on, dance with me.
She leads him onto the floor. Seven steps up to Kim and taps
him on the shoulder.
SEVEN OF NINE
Ensign Kim, would you like to dance?
KIM
Where'd you...
SEVEN OF NINE
B'Elanna thought the instruction would be
useful.
KIM
I see.
She leads him to the floor. Janeway is dancing with Paris
when Chakotay cuts in and Torres and Paris pair up.
JANEWAY
It's so nice to get dressed up for a
change.
CHAKOTAY
You look wonderful, Captain.
JANEWAY
Thank you.
By this time almost everyone is dancing except Neelix and the
Doc who are standing next to each other. Neelix looks at him
and smiles.
DOC
Well, don't look at me. Computer,
holographic dance partner, please.
A beautiful woman Doc's height and age appears and they move
onto the floor. Neelix moves over to the bar next to Tuvok.
NEELIX
Having fun, Mister Tuvok?
TUVOK
Fun is not in my vocabulary. I am
adequately distracted. And you?
NEELIX
I am still not used to being the odd man
out.
TUVOK
Understandable. Would you like a
refreshment?
NEELIX
Yes. Yes, I would.
Neelix turns to the bartender.
NEELIX (cont'd)
I'd like to try what Mister Paris was
having.
BARTENDER
One pina colada, coming up.
INT. DECK SIX - LATER
outside holodeck. Janeway exits and Chakotay catches up.
CHAKOTAY
Kathryn. Leaving so soon?
She turns around.
JANEWAY
I felt like taking a walk.
CHAKOTAY
Alone?
JANEWAY
It's one of those things that captains do
to create an empathic bond with their
ships?
CHAKOTAY
Do you really believe that? I mean...
Don't get me wrong. I'm very proud of
Voyager.
JANEWAY
I'm surprised, Chakotay. I thought you of
all people would realize there's more to
the galaxy than what meets the eye.
CHAKOTAY
Does this have anything to do with the
book you just finished?
JANEWAY (cont'd)
As a matter of fact, Mr. Asimov proposed
the possibility that a whole world could
be intelligent. Who's to say that
intelligence isn't in everything? We've
encountered stranger things.
CHAKOTAY
Sounds to me like you're having a
religious experience.
JANEWAY
That word, simply put, implies a
discovery or awakening of some kind.
CHAKOTAY
Are you saying Voyager has a life of its
own?
JANEWAY
I don't know, but this ship represents
pieces of earth, as do we.
CHAKOTAY
Then, in a sense, we are home.
She puts her hand on his heart.
JANEWAY
And there's a reason we've brought earth
to the delta quadrant.
Janeway turns and walks down the corridor.
INT. CLOSE-UP
on Chakotay as she leaves.
INT. CARGO BAY TWO
The door opens and Seven hesitates before entering.
INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS - MORNING
Janeway finished dressing into her uniform and checks herself
in the mirror.
TUVOK'S COM VOICE
Tuvok to the Captain.
JANEWAY
Go ahead.
TUVOK'S COM VOICE
We've just entered the solar system and
are picking up life signs.
JANEWAY
On my way.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
VOYAGER: "The Nature Of Things" - REV. 6/07/99 - ACT TWO
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
EXT. SPACE - CALOS STATION
View of station with large window in the center where Walker
and Grey lounge.
INT. REC ROOM
Walker sits with head phones over his ears listening to music
from his world. Grey had drifted off to sleep with a book on
his chest but is roused suddenly. He looks around the room to
determine his location and centers on the window. He sits up,
jaw open wide.
GREY
Eric...Eric.
He looks at him, then throws a pillow to get his attention.
WALKER
What is it?
He takes the head phones off.
GREY
Would you look out the darn window?
Walker swings his feet off the table, turns toward space. His
jaw too drops open. As he and Grey get up and move toward the
sight, we see Voyager several hundred meters away in orbit
with the station.
INT. BRIDGE
JANEWAY
On screen.
INT. VIEWSCREEN
The window of the Rec Room on the station appears to capture
Grey and Walker's amazement. Walker raises his arms as if to
surrender.
INT. ON JANEWAY
JANEWAY
Humans? How is that possible?
CHAKOTAY
I love a good mystery.
PARIS
He turns to Janeway.
PARIS
So, do we send someone over or just beam
them to us?
JANEWAY
Are you volunteering, Mr. Paris?
PARIS
Yes, ma'am.
INT. CALOS STATION - REC ROOM
Paris materializes behind the astronauts while they still
stare at the starship. Walker is in mid sentence.
WALKER
...and the last thing we see is this ray
of light as it obliterates us.
PARIS
Uhhumm.
They turn quickly.
PARIS (cont'd)
Greetings.
(beat)
I'm Lieutenant Paris from the Federation
starship Voyager. We mean you no harm.
GREY
Where'd you come from?
PARIS
If you'd agree to visit our ship we can
explain everything.
GREY
Sure. What else have we got to do?
Paris steps closer.
PARIS
Paris to Voyager, three to beam over.
The three are facing one another as they transport.
INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM ONE
They materialize and follow Paris in amazement to the
corridor.
GREY
I can't believe I'm off that piece of
junk.
PARIS
You're lucky we happened along.
INT. CORRIDOR
on route to bridge.
WALKER
I think we've died and gone to heaven.
Suddenly a female crew member appears and passes them.
WALKER (cont'd)
Now I know we have.
He slows and watches her with a huge grin as she smiles back at him.
PARIS
Looks like we have one thing in common. I
must warn you that we're on our way to
meet the captain who happens to be
female.
Grey does a better job maintaining composure. Tuvok appears
as the turbolift opens.
TUVOK
Gentlemen.
PARIS
This is our security chief, Mr. Tuvok.
They eye his ears.
GREY
Pleasure to meet you.
INT. BRIDGE
The four enter and walk to Janeway as she rises.
JANEWAY
Welcome to the starship Voyager. I'm
Captain Janeway.
They shake hands.
GREY
Hello. I'm Doctor Simon Grey and this is
Lieutenant Eric Walker.
WALKER
Pleasure to meet you. This is a beautiful
ship you have.
JANEWAY
Thank you. If you don't mind me asking,
what brings you here? I assume you're
from the fourth planet.
WALKER
Yes. We were part of the first mission to
begin colonization and mining of Calos.
GREY
We lost communications with Zeta Prime
six months ago.
JANEWAY
Have you encountered extraterrestrial
life before us?
GREY
No. Do you know why our planet went dark?
JANEWAY
We have some ideas, but perhaps it would
be best to allow you some time to
freshin' up. I'm sure even our food will
be a welcomed change.
WALKER
Captain. Thank you.
JANEWAY
It's the least we could do. Mr. Tuvok
will show you to your quarters.
GREY
If it's not too much trouble, could we
bring some of our personal effects
aboard?
JANEWAY
Sure.
WALKER
And our space craft?
JANEWAY
Are you a pilot, Mr. Walker?
WALKER
Yes, ma'am.
JANEWAY
We can stow it on the hanger deck.
As they turn toward the turbolift, it opens and Seven Of Nine
exits.
JANEWAY (cont'd)
Oh. This is the person responsible for
locating you. Doctor Grey, Lieutenant
Walker, this is Seven Of Nine.
Each step up to shake hands.
GREY
Hello. Pleasure to meet you.
Walker, stricken by her beauty, takes her hand and kisses it.
WALKER.
We're in your debt.
SEVEN OF NINE
It was nothing.
INT. BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Tuvok leads them onto the turbolift.
JANEWAY
I'd say chivalry's alive and well in the
delta quadrant. As soon as our guests are
settled, best speed to Zeta Prime, Mr.
Paris.
INT. TURBOLIFT
Walker's eyes are dazed as he holds his heart and leans
against the wall.
GREY
You're not having a heart attack are you?
WALKER
Is she the most beautiful woman you've
ever seen?
GREY
(to Tuvok)
You'll have to forgive my young friend.
TUVOK
When it comes to human sexual behavior,
nothing surprises me.
WALKER
Who said anything about sex?
TUVOK
I don't mean to offend.
EXT. SPACE - VOYAGER
approaches Zeta Prime.
INT. BRIDGE
KIM
Still no sign of human life on sensors.
It appears as if the whole planet has
been overrun by vegetation.
TUVOK
No sign of any vessels either.
KIM
Captain. I do have a lock on a dilitium
crystal power source.
JANEWAY
And hopefully a piece of the puzzle.
Walker, clean shaven, and Grey enter the bridge accompanied
by a security guard. They are dressed in starfleet uniforms
but no com badges. Walker observes the staff and bridge
equipment. Zeta Prime is on the view screen.
WALKER
Mr. Paris.
PARIS
Tom.
Walker smiles and nods.
JANEWAY
Assemble the senior staff.
INT. CONFERENCE ROOM
JANEWAY (cont'd)
How long were you in orbit around Calos?
GREY
Almost a year.
WALKER
Do you know why we never heard back from
Zeta Prime?
JANEWAY
I'm afraid we have some terrible news.
There's no easy way to say this, but we
aren't picking up any human life signs on
the planet.
Walker gets up and slowly walks to the wall. Seven looks at
him curiously.
GREY
Everyone?
Walker smashes his fist into the wall. The crew is quiet and
stare. He rushes from the room. Paris rises to follow.
JANEWAY
Let him go.
Grey holding onto his composure.
GREY
Why did you want to know if we've met
other extraterrestrials, Captain?
INT. TURBOLIFT
Walker rubs his eyes.
COMPUTER VOICE
Specify location desired.
WALKER
Somewhere with green grass and trees
preferably.
INT. CORRIDOR - DECK SIX
Seven Of Nine approaches the entrance to the holodeck,
hesitates, then enters.
EXT. EARTH - BASEBALL FIELD
The arch appears between third and home base as Seven enters.
Walker is sitting on the pitcher's mound with his back to her
staring off at the trees in the distance. She stands behind
him quietly.
WALKER
I've stumbled onto someone's program by
accident. I hope I'm not intruding.
SEVEN OF NINE
We were concerned.
WALKER
I should have been there.
SEVEN OF NINE
(beat)
If it's any consolation, I understand
what it feels like to lose a family. I've
lost two.
Walker turns to look at her.
WALKER
I appreciate that.
SEVEN OF NINE
We are preparing an away team to go to
the surface. I thought you might want to
go along.
INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM
Chakotay, Janeway, Kim, Grey, and Tuvok are present as Walker
and Seven enter.
WALKER
Captain. I'd like to join you.
JANEWAY
Chakotay?
CHAKOTAY
Sure.
KIM
The crystals are inside some kind of
structure that descends several meters
into an open courtyard.
GREY
(to Walker)
We're going to Kolbana.
WALKER
What's in Kolbana?
EXT. ZETA PRIME - KOLBANA
Chakotay, Tuvok, Kim, Grey, and Walker beam onto a wet
sidewalk in a lush Washington State-like area. The buildings
are what we would expect in an apartment area but vegetation
has covered everything in sight.
CHAKOTAY
It has rained recently.
KIM
This way, Commander.
They follow Harry, guided by his tricorder.
WALKER
Incredible. Ever been here before?
GREY
Once. My sister and her family lived
here.
Kim stops suddenly and analyzes a mound of dirt, plant, and
dubious debris along their path.
TUVOK
What is it?
KIM
I'm picking up residual human DNA.
Commander, it's a decomposed body,
overrun by an incredibly aggressive
algae.
CHAKOTAY
Make sure you record a sample. We'll
study it when we get back.
KIM
Okay.
He gets up and they continue on.
INT. COURTYARD
It is open to the sun but shadowed by the trees. The vines
are spun like webs in some areas, but the most notable object
is a large earthy shell, as if made of papier-mache, in the
middle.
Kim takes readings with his tricorder. They are led into the
shell.
INT. EARTHY SHELL
TUVOK
No need to state the obvious.
In the center is a pool of green ooze and in the center of
that a white chamber housing the dilithium crystals that
rises out of it by the touch of a button. On the wall is a
transparent control panel with lights for buttons.
CHAKOTAY
Harry, see if you can get any data on
where and how this got here.
Chakotay walks to the pool. Grey is right behind him. Tuvok
stands guard.
TUVOK
Tuvok to Voyager. We've located the
crystals.
JANEWAY'S COM VOICE
Acknowledged.
Walker shadows Kim as he scans the panel. Harry looks over
his shoulder at him, annoyed at his curiosity.
WALKER
I have to hand it to you. You people sure
know your stuff. I'm a little envious.
KIM
It takes years of study, before and after
the academy.
WALKER
Space Travel 101, huh?
Kim snickers a little as he continues his work.
INT. POOL
Chakotay reaches over the pool and touches a light on top.
The crystal chamber rises in a crusty, clear cocoon above the
height of the pool. He carefully removes the chamber and
nestles it like a baby in his arm. Suddenly, the ooze from
the pool flows onto the concrete surface in two vein-like
streams and attacks Chakotay and Grey. Only Grey screams in
pain and begins convulsing. They fall to the ground.
INT. SHELL (OPTICAL)
Walker runs towards Grey but Tuvok prevents him from touching
them. Chakotay is still holding the crystals.
TUVOK
Voyager. Medical emergency. Five to beam
out.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
prevent the destruction of future worlds. Just so you know, this
is in script format.
VOYAGER: "The Nature Of Things" - REV. 6/07/99 - TEASER
STAR TREK: VOYAGER
"The Nature Of Things"
TEASER
FADE IN:
EXT. SPACE - VOYAGER
travelling at light speed bound for alpha quadrant.
INT. BRIDGE
Janeway in the center seat reading a PADD. Chakotay enters
the bridge and takes his seat.
CHAKOTAY
Good book?
JANEWAY
Interesting.
Janeway shows him the display.
CHAKOTAY
Isaac Asimov?
JANEWAY
He was one of the most respected science
fiction writers of the late twentieth
century.
CHAKOTAY
Why the interest? You don't exactly fit
the demographic.
JANEWAY
Demographic.
CHAKOTAY
Statistical analysis of likes and
dislikes for genders, age groups, etc.
JANEWAY
Curiousity. After the Millennium Gate
incident... Besides, this story is about
a very perceptive girl named Marlene.
She's very determined. I'm not sure if
it'll lead to trouble or well... We'll
see.
CHAKOTAY
Wouldn't you be more comfortable in your
Ready Room?
JANEWAY
No...
She's interrupted.
SEVEN OF NINE'S COM VOICE
Seven of Nine to Captain Janeway.
JANEWAY
Yes, Seven.
SEVEN OF NINE
I've discovered a star system that I
believe is worth investigating.
JANEWAY
I'm on my way.
INT. ASTROMETRICS
Seven and Janeway look at projected course to aforementioned
system.
JANEWAY
Any evidence of warp capabilities?
SEVEN OF NINE
Inconclusive. There appears to be a
sophisticated energy source and a
planet-wide satellite communication
network.
JANEWAY
Janeway to Paris. Adjust heading to the
following coordinates.
PARIS' COM VOICE
Aye, Captain.
INT. BRIDGE - LATER
KIM
This is odd.
CHAKOTAY
What?
Janeway enters bridge from Ready Room.
KIM
I'm picking up organic residue in space
that appears to be an exhaust trail left
by some kind of ship.
CHAKOTAY
Would that make its fuel also organic?
TUVOK
I've got a ship closing in at warp two,
bearing ___ mark ___.
JANEWAY
Open a channel.
KIM
No response.
TUVOK
Recommend defensive posture.
JANEWAY
Shields. Continue hails.
TUVOK
They're firing.
The ship reels from the hit.
TUVOK (cont'd)
Weapons compose a highly localized
hydrogen beam. Shields at sixty percent.
JANEWAY
Evasive.
Paris manuevers ship.
PARIS
Flanking position.
JANEWAY
Disengage warp engines. Lock phasers and
fire.
EXT. SPACE - ALIEN CRAFT (OPTICAL)
is considerably smaller than Voyager and eludes phaser fire.
It maneuvers like an insect and moves towards Voyager and
fires again.
INT. BRIDGE
PARIS
We can't outmaneuver it.
TUVOK
I can compensate by altering our firing
pattern.
Another volley rocks the ship.
JANEWAY
Do it.
EXT. SPACE - VOYAGER
fires phasers in a fierce sequence of random patterns.
EXT. SPACE - ALIEN CRAFT
Despite the vessel's attempt to evade, it is struck several
times as it flees in different directions.
INT. BRIDGE - TUVOK
stands stiff and erect.
TUVOK
The ship has been disabled.
Janeway and Chakotay look at him, then each other.
JANEWAY
How bad?
TUVOK
Severely, but appears to be regenerating
itself.
CHAKOTAY
We've seen that before.
KIM
I don't think they'll be successful. Half
the ship's compartments are gone.
JANEWAY
Life signs?
KIM
Only plant life. The whole ship registers
organic.
Janeway and Chakotay stare at the screen.
KIM (cont'd)
It just imploded.
TORRES' COM VOICE
Torres to the bridge.
JANEWAY
Go ahead.
TORRES' COM VOICE
Our dilithium crystals have been
extinguished, Captain. We've lost warp
drive.
The bridge crew turn their concerned faces to Janeway.
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
VOYAGER: "The Nature Of Things" - REV. 6/07/99 - ACT ONE
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
INT. BRIDGE - (OPTICAL)
Janeway goes to Paris' side at helm.
JANEWAY
How long will it take to reach that
system at sublight?
PARIS
Twenty-nine days.
JANEWAY
Then we had better get started.
TUVOK
Captain. May I point out that we may not
be able to defend ourselves or retreat
were we to encounter more enemy vessels.
JANEWAY
And what is our alternative?
(beat)
Tom, distance to the next closest star
system?
PARIS
About half a parsec.
JANEWAY
We have no choice. Engage impulse
engines. Chakotay, we need to find out
why this fire fight drained our energy.
CHAKOTAY
Aye, Captain.
They cross paths as Chakotay walks to the turbo lift and
Janeway heads for her Ready Room.
INT. ENGINEERING
Chakotay enters. Torres is in a bad mood, taking out on a
crewmember.
TORRES
Then run a diagnostic again on the
outlining systems.
CHAKOTAY
What's going on with the engines?
TORRES
We're looking for the problem, Chakotay.
CHAKOTAY
Slow down B'Elanna.
TORRES
I can't. I have work to do.
CHAKOTAY
That's an order.
He takes her arm and guides her to a chair.
TORRES
I'm sorry. I just get sick and tired of
trying to keep this ship together. I'm
surprised we've made it this far,
Chakotay.
CHAKOTAY
Look, we have twenty-nine days to worry
about ship systems. What happened wasn't
your fault, so don't take it personally.
Torres shows slight relief and hands him her report. He takes
it with a smile and exits.
INT. READY ROOM
Tuvok is present as Chakotay presents Torres' findings to
Janeway.
CHAKOTAY
We have something in common with the
craft that attacked us. It also used
dilithium crystals for warp flight.
Somehow their weapons affected the
dilithium chamber and caused our crystals
to break down prematurely.
TUVOK
I analyzed the exact components of its
weapons discharge and found a second
beam. Apparently, it has a draining
effect on a ship's systems.
CHAKOTAY
That's how it was able to regenerate
itself, by draining our power.
TUVOK
Precisely.
JANEWAY
Then chances are we'll find more crystals
where that ship came from.
INT. OFFICER'S MESS - (OPTICAL)
Kim is sitting in the corner alone, staring out the window,
while other members of the crew cluster together at other
tables. Paris enters and approaches Kim.
PARIS
Harry, how come you're sitting here
alone?
KIM
(upbeat)
No reason.
PARIS
Come on. Give it up.
KIM
Just thinking how nice it'd be to have a
change of pace.
PARIS
Have something in mind?
KIM
(beat)
Ever thought how differently your life
would be if you knew the outcome of every
action?
PARIS
Wow. Where'd that come from?
KIM
The question has a valid scientific
premise. We remember the past, why not
the future?
PARIS
Some things aren't meant to be
understood, Harry.
KIM
That's a fine attitude.
PARIS
Come on. Let's go do something.
KIM
Let me guess. Another exciting holodeck
program.
Paris stands and Kim follows his lead.
INT. TUVOK'S QUARTERS
Tuvok is pacing as he thumbs through a hard cover book when
his door chime rings. He is dressed in his Vulcan robe.
TUVOK
Enter.
Captain Janeway takes a step in.
JANEWAY
Am I interrupting?
TUVOK
Come in, Captain. Is everything alright?
JANEWAY
I don't visit often, do I?
TUVOK
Captains don't usually make "the rounds"
themselves.
JANEWAY
For some reason, I have more time on my
hands than usual.
TUVOK
You're concerned about the decline in
morale.
JANEWAY
This is normally something I'd discuss
with Commander Chakotay and Neelix, but
you didn't stop being a vulcan just
because you're security chief.
TUVOK
True.
(beat)
All living beings, regardless of race,
develop certain expectations. In this
situation, it would be healthier to
temporarily set aside such emotions.
After all, the ship is in one piece, and
functioning well.
JANEWAY
And what about hope?
TUVOK
Hope is one thing. Control is another. We
simply have to make the best of what we
can control.
JANEWAY
Would you consider speaking to the crew
in shifts, after mealtimes?
TUVOK
Certainly, Captain.
INT. ASTROMETRICS
Torres enters to find Seven of Nine adjusting some isolinear
chips in a compartment.
SEVEN OF NINE
May I help you?
TORRES
I've been encouraged to put some of my
free time to good use and was wondering
if you would join me in a Klingon martial
arts practice?
SEVEN OF NINE
Thank you, no.
TORRES
Can't that wait?
SEVEN OF NINE
It could, but work comes first.
Torres gathers strength in her mind.
TORRES
I could really... use your company.
(beat)
And this would be good for both of us.
Seven stares at B'Elanna a moment.
TORRES (cont'd)
Please.
SEVEN OF NINE
Very well.
Seven closes the panel and follows Torres out.
EXT. SPACE - PLANET CALOS (OPTICAL)
is the fifth planet in the system.
EXT. SPACE - STATION
orbits the planet. The space station is long, equipped with
solar panels, and in the middle a tube connects a rotating
module. On the far end is a docking clamp with a space plane
attached. It is only good for short range and escape pod
purposes.
INT. MODULE
creates a "gravity well" where a lone man in his early
thirties is jogging on a treadmill. ERIC WALKER is a five
foot eight human with fair skin, brown hair, and a beard.
Sweating, he pushes a button on the machine and comes to a
stop. He presses another button on the module overhead.
EXT. SPACE - MODULE
slows its rotation and comes to a complete stop.
INT. MODULE
Walker becomes weightless and floats off the treadmill. He
grabs the ladder and works his way to the main part of the
station.
INT. MAIN REC AREA - (OPTICAL)
He enters the room where DOCTOR SIMON GREY is reading. Grey's
six foot three, slender, in his middle forties. His hair
color is already living up to his name. On the wall behind
Grey is a picture of Zeta Prime, a planet with sophisticated
engineering visible from space, a complex network of web-like
lights. This is their homeworld.
Near the door where Walker entered is a huge window with a
view of space. Walker looks through a telescope pointing to
Zeta Prime.
WALKER
I still expect to see the lights from
home. I wish I knew...
GREY
(interrupting)
If you're done exercising, shut the doors
so we can turn the gravity back on.
Walker does so and Grey takes hold of the couch with one hand
as Walker initializes the automatic gravity system. They drop
to the floor suddenly.
GREY (cont'd)
Nothing like a little inconvenience to
remind someone they're floating in space.
WALKER
The exercise would do you good too and
the longer we run the module, the more
gravity we can store in house.
GREY
What does it matter? We're going to die
here eventually.
WALKER
For all we know the ship could have
launched on schedule and be here in a
months time.
GREY
Eric, they're not coming back. Whatever
happened must have been catastrophic.
WALKER
What? Some stupid scenario writers used
to fantasize about a century ago.
GREY
Well, Lieutenant, I know how you feel.
But sometimes space can just be one cold,
dark place. It's a false sense of
security to think our world is so
invulnerable.
WALKER
Please, spare me the psychobabble.
Walker smiles.
GREY
Afraid somebody will overhear me? Aliens,
perhaps.
INT. VOYAGER - HOLODECK
Chakotay enters in his twenty-fourth century civilian attire.
EXT. PARIS, FRANCE - CAFE
is set outdoors, late afternoon. Several crew members are
holding hands at tables outside.
INT. CAFE
Chakotay enters the restaurant to find all of the bridge crew
interacting. The women are in summer dresses, the men in
slacks and silky shirts. No pastels or whites. French music
plays in the background.
JANEWAY
Chakotay. It's about time.
She hands him a glass of red wine.
CHAKOTAY
This program is perfect.
TORRES
Uh, uh. We've vowed to say nothing to
draw us away from this setting.
CHAKOTAY
Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we
die, huh?
(smiles)
TORRES
You need to get into the spirit of
things. Come on, dance with me.
She leads him onto the floor. Seven steps up to Kim and taps
him on the shoulder.
SEVEN OF NINE
Ensign Kim, would you like to dance?
KIM
Where'd you...
SEVEN OF NINE
B'Elanna thought the instruction would be
useful.
KIM
I see.
She leads him to the floor. Janeway is dancing with Paris
when Chakotay cuts in and Torres and Paris pair up.
JANEWAY
It's so nice to get dressed up for a
change.
CHAKOTAY
You look wonderful, Captain.
JANEWAY
Thank you.
By this time almost everyone is dancing except Neelix and the
Doc who are standing next to each other. Neelix looks at him
and smiles.
DOC
Well, don't look at me. Computer,
holographic dance partner, please.
A beautiful woman Doc's height and age appears and they move
onto the floor. Neelix moves over to the bar next to Tuvok.
NEELIX
Having fun, Mister Tuvok?
TUVOK
Fun is not in my vocabulary. I am
adequately distracted. And you?
NEELIX
I am still not used to being the odd man
out.
TUVOK
Understandable. Would you like a
refreshment?
NEELIX
Yes. Yes, I would.
Neelix turns to the bartender.
NEELIX (cont'd)
I'd like to try what Mister Paris was
having.
BARTENDER
One pina colada, coming up.
INT. DECK SIX - LATER
outside holodeck. Janeway exits and Chakotay catches up.
CHAKOTAY
Kathryn. Leaving so soon?
She turns around.
JANEWAY
I felt like taking a walk.
CHAKOTAY
Alone?
JANEWAY
It's one of those things that captains do
to create an empathic bond with their
ships?
CHAKOTAY
Do you really believe that? I mean...
Don't get me wrong. I'm very proud of
Voyager.
JANEWAY
I'm surprised, Chakotay. I thought you of
all people would realize there's more to
the galaxy than what meets the eye.
CHAKOTAY
Does this have anything to do with the
book you just finished?
JANEWAY (cont'd)
As a matter of fact, Mr. Asimov proposed
the possibility that a whole world could
be intelligent. Who's to say that
intelligence isn't in everything? We've
encountered stranger things.
CHAKOTAY
Sounds to me like you're having a
religious experience.
JANEWAY
That word, simply put, implies a
discovery or awakening of some kind.
CHAKOTAY
Are you saying Voyager has a life of its
own?
JANEWAY
I don't know, but this ship represents
pieces of earth, as do we.
CHAKOTAY
Then, in a sense, we are home.
She puts her hand on his heart.
JANEWAY
And there's a reason we've brought earth
to the delta quadrant.
Janeway turns and walks down the corridor.
INT. CLOSE-UP
on Chakotay as she leaves.
INT. CARGO BAY TWO
The door opens and Seven hesitates before entering.
INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS - MORNING
Janeway finished dressing into her uniform and checks herself
in the mirror.
TUVOK'S COM VOICE
Tuvok to the Captain.
JANEWAY
Go ahead.
TUVOK'S COM VOICE
We've just entered the solar system and
are picking up life signs.
JANEWAY
On my way.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
VOYAGER: "The Nature Of Things" - REV. 6/07/99 - ACT TWO
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
EXT. SPACE - CALOS STATION
View of station with large window in the center where Walker
and Grey lounge.
INT. REC ROOM
Walker sits with head phones over his ears listening to music
from his world. Grey had drifted off to sleep with a book on
his chest but is roused suddenly. He looks around the room to
determine his location and centers on the window. He sits up,
jaw open wide.
GREY
Eric...Eric.
He looks at him, then throws a pillow to get his attention.
WALKER
What is it?
He takes the head phones off.
GREY
Would you look out the darn window?
Walker swings his feet off the table, turns toward space. His
jaw too drops open. As he and Grey get up and move toward the
sight, we see Voyager several hundred meters away in orbit
with the station.
INT. BRIDGE
JANEWAY
On screen.
INT. VIEWSCREEN
The window of the Rec Room on the station appears to capture
Grey and Walker's amazement. Walker raises his arms as if to
surrender.
INT. ON JANEWAY
JANEWAY
Humans? How is that possible?
CHAKOTAY
I love a good mystery.
PARIS
He turns to Janeway.
PARIS
So, do we send someone over or just beam
them to us?
JANEWAY
Are you volunteering, Mr. Paris?
PARIS
Yes, ma'am.
INT. CALOS STATION - REC ROOM
Paris materializes behind the astronauts while they still
stare at the starship. Walker is in mid sentence.
WALKER
...and the last thing we see is this ray
of light as it obliterates us.
PARIS
Uhhumm.
They turn quickly.
PARIS (cont'd)
Greetings.
(beat)
I'm Lieutenant Paris from the Federation
starship Voyager. We mean you no harm.
GREY
Where'd you come from?
PARIS
If you'd agree to visit our ship we can
explain everything.
GREY
Sure. What else have we got to do?
Paris steps closer.
PARIS
Paris to Voyager, three to beam over.
The three are facing one another as they transport.
INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM ONE
They materialize and follow Paris in amazement to the
corridor.
GREY
I can't believe I'm off that piece of
junk.
PARIS
You're lucky we happened along.
INT. CORRIDOR
on route to bridge.
WALKER
I think we've died and gone to heaven.
Suddenly a female crew member appears and passes them.
WALKER (cont'd)
Now I know we have.
He slows and watches her with a huge grin as she smiles back at him.
PARIS
Looks like we have one thing in common. I
must warn you that we're on our way to
meet the captain who happens to be
female.
Grey does a better job maintaining composure. Tuvok appears
as the turbolift opens.
TUVOK
Gentlemen.
PARIS
This is our security chief, Mr. Tuvok.
They eye his ears.
GREY
Pleasure to meet you.
INT. BRIDGE
The four enter and walk to Janeway as she rises.
JANEWAY
Welcome to the starship Voyager. I'm
Captain Janeway.
They shake hands.
GREY
Hello. I'm Doctor Simon Grey and this is
Lieutenant Eric Walker.
WALKER
Pleasure to meet you. This is a beautiful
ship you have.
JANEWAY
Thank you. If you don't mind me asking,
what brings you here? I assume you're
from the fourth planet.
WALKER
Yes. We were part of the first mission to
begin colonization and mining of Calos.
GREY
We lost communications with Zeta Prime
six months ago.
JANEWAY
Have you encountered extraterrestrial
life before us?
GREY
No. Do you know why our planet went dark?
JANEWAY
We have some ideas, but perhaps it would
be best to allow you some time to
freshin' up. I'm sure even our food will
be a welcomed change.
WALKER
Captain. Thank you.
JANEWAY
It's the least we could do. Mr. Tuvok
will show you to your quarters.
GREY
If it's not too much trouble, could we
bring some of our personal effects
aboard?
JANEWAY
Sure.
WALKER
And our space craft?
JANEWAY
Are you a pilot, Mr. Walker?
WALKER
Yes, ma'am.
JANEWAY
We can stow it on the hanger deck.
As they turn toward the turbolift, it opens and Seven Of Nine
exits.
JANEWAY (cont'd)
Oh. This is the person responsible for
locating you. Doctor Grey, Lieutenant
Walker, this is Seven Of Nine.
Each step up to shake hands.
GREY
Hello. Pleasure to meet you.
Walker, stricken by her beauty, takes her hand and kisses it.
WALKER.
We're in your debt.
SEVEN OF NINE
It was nothing.
INT. BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Tuvok leads them onto the turbolift.
JANEWAY
I'd say chivalry's alive and well in the
delta quadrant. As soon as our guests are
settled, best speed to Zeta Prime, Mr.
Paris.
INT. TURBOLIFT
Walker's eyes are dazed as he holds his heart and leans
against the wall.
GREY
You're not having a heart attack are you?
WALKER
Is she the most beautiful woman you've
ever seen?
GREY
(to Tuvok)
You'll have to forgive my young friend.
TUVOK
When it comes to human sexual behavior,
nothing surprises me.
WALKER
Who said anything about sex?
TUVOK
I don't mean to offend.
EXT. SPACE - VOYAGER
approaches Zeta Prime.
INT. BRIDGE
KIM
Still no sign of human life on sensors.
It appears as if the whole planet has
been overrun by vegetation.
TUVOK
No sign of any vessels either.
KIM
Captain. I do have a lock on a dilitium
crystal power source.
JANEWAY
And hopefully a piece of the puzzle.
Walker, clean shaven, and Grey enter the bridge accompanied
by a security guard. They are dressed in starfleet uniforms
but no com badges. Walker observes the staff and bridge
equipment. Zeta Prime is on the view screen.
WALKER
Mr. Paris.
PARIS
Tom.
Walker smiles and nods.
JANEWAY
Assemble the senior staff.
INT. CONFERENCE ROOM
JANEWAY (cont'd)
How long were you in orbit around Calos?
GREY
Almost a year.
WALKER
Do you know why we never heard back from
Zeta Prime?
JANEWAY
I'm afraid we have some terrible news.
There's no easy way to say this, but we
aren't picking up any human life signs on
the planet.
Walker gets up and slowly walks to the wall. Seven looks at
him curiously.
GREY
Everyone?
Walker smashes his fist into the wall. The crew is quiet and
stare. He rushes from the room. Paris rises to follow.
JANEWAY
Let him go.
Grey holding onto his composure.
GREY
Why did you want to know if we've met
other extraterrestrials, Captain?
INT. TURBOLIFT
Walker rubs his eyes.
COMPUTER VOICE
Specify location desired.
WALKER
Somewhere with green grass and trees
preferably.
INT. CORRIDOR - DECK SIX
Seven Of Nine approaches the entrance to the holodeck,
hesitates, then enters.
EXT. EARTH - BASEBALL FIELD
The arch appears between third and home base as Seven enters.
Walker is sitting on the pitcher's mound with his back to her
staring off at the trees in the distance. She stands behind
him quietly.
WALKER
I've stumbled onto someone's program by
accident. I hope I'm not intruding.
SEVEN OF NINE
We were concerned.
WALKER
I should have been there.
SEVEN OF NINE
(beat)
If it's any consolation, I understand
what it feels like to lose a family. I've
lost two.
Walker turns to look at her.
WALKER
I appreciate that.
SEVEN OF NINE
We are preparing an away team to go to
the surface. I thought you might want to
go along.
INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM
Chakotay, Janeway, Kim, Grey, and Tuvok are present as Walker
and Seven enter.
WALKER
Captain. I'd like to join you.
JANEWAY
Chakotay?
CHAKOTAY
Sure.
KIM
The crystals are inside some kind of
structure that descends several meters
into an open courtyard.
GREY
(to Walker)
We're going to Kolbana.
WALKER
What's in Kolbana?
EXT. ZETA PRIME - KOLBANA
Chakotay, Tuvok, Kim, Grey, and Walker beam onto a wet
sidewalk in a lush Washington State-like area. The buildings
are what we would expect in an apartment area but vegetation
has covered everything in sight.
CHAKOTAY
It has rained recently.
KIM
This way, Commander.
They follow Harry, guided by his tricorder.
WALKER
Incredible. Ever been here before?
GREY
Once. My sister and her family lived
here.
Kim stops suddenly and analyzes a mound of dirt, plant, and
dubious debris along their path.
TUVOK
What is it?
KIM
I'm picking up residual human DNA.
Commander, it's a decomposed body,
overrun by an incredibly aggressive
algae.
CHAKOTAY
Make sure you record a sample. We'll
study it when we get back.
KIM
Okay.
He gets up and they continue on.
INT. COURTYARD
It is open to the sun but shadowed by the trees. The vines
are spun like webs in some areas, but the most notable object
is a large earthy shell, as if made of papier-mache, in the
middle.
Kim takes readings with his tricorder. They are led into the
shell.
INT. EARTHY SHELL
TUVOK
No need to state the obvious.
In the center is a pool of green ooze and in the center of
that a white chamber housing the dilithium crystals that
rises out of it by the touch of a button. On the wall is a
transparent control panel with lights for buttons.
CHAKOTAY
Harry, see if you can get any data on
where and how this got here.
Chakotay walks to the pool. Grey is right behind him. Tuvok
stands guard.
TUVOK
Tuvok to Voyager. We've located the
crystals.
JANEWAY'S COM VOICE
Acknowledged.
Walker shadows Kim as he scans the panel. Harry looks over
his shoulder at him, annoyed at his curiosity.
WALKER
I have to hand it to you. You people sure
know your stuff. I'm a little envious.
KIM
It takes years of study, before and after
the academy.
WALKER
Space Travel 101, huh?
Kim snickers a little as he continues his work.
INT. POOL
Chakotay reaches over the pool and touches a light on top.
The crystal chamber rises in a crusty, clear cocoon above the
height of the pool. He carefully removes the chamber and
nestles it like a baby in his arm. Suddenly, the ooze from
the pool flows onto the concrete surface in two vein-like
streams and attacks Chakotay and Grey. Only Grey screams in
pain and begins convulsing. They fall to the ground.
INT. SHELL (OPTICAL)
Walker runs towards Grey but Tuvok prevents him from touching
them. Chakotay is still holding the crystals.
TUVOK
Voyager. Medical emergency. Five to beam
out.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO