This is my first attempt at a Voyager fanfic. I own all characters other than the ones that Paramount already claimed. Some conversations are taken from various episodes throughout all seven seasons and yes, I know the stardates and timelines may not follow exactly as they should, but hey i'm only human :p
Please be kind when reviewing. Special thanks to Natmp for introducing me to the joys of writing fanfics.
Captain's Personal Log Stardate 24696.6
It has been a very interesting mission so far, to say the least. If I ever needed a time to test my command abilities these past few weeks would suffice. A 3-week mission suddenly turns into 75 years in a matter of days. The crew have shown immense courage in the face of this…this…what do I call it? I am pleased with my decision of making Chakotay my First Officer. I was skeptical at first as was Tuvok but quickly pushed those thoughts aside. I have a crew and ship to return home to the Alpha Quadrant, well my old home. Voyager is my home now, our home.
(beep-boop)
"Computer, end log. Enter"
"Captain here are the security reports you requested"
"Thank you Lieutenant. Goodnight"
With a nod he turned and left her quarters. As the doors closed behind him Kathryn let out a sigh. She had seen the flicker of concern in his eyes and got a lump in her throat. He was her closest and dearest friend and she knew he would help make her mission possible. Getting Voyager home to Starfleet and getting her back home to her family and to Mark. Setting the padd down on her desk she picked up the photo that was taken just before she left. Hugging it tightly to her chest she sat on her couch and stared out the view port at the passing stars, eventually crying herself to sleep as she had done every night since she made the decision to destroy the caretaker's array and ultimately strand them all in the Delta Quadrant.
"Captain, are you feeling alright? You've hardly touched your lunch."
Laying her fork down Janeway pushed the tray aside. "I'm not very hungry I guess".
"Then perhaps you should go see the Emergency Medical Hologram. Many of the crew have complained about upset stomachs lately, maybe you have contracted the same illness as well."
"Perhaps you're right. I'll see you later on the bridge Lieutenant". Standing up she carried her tray over to the recycler. Just as the door to the turbolift opened another wave of nausea passed over her. Taking a couple of deep breaths she said aloud to herself "maybe Tuvok's right. Computer deck 5: sickbay"
Half an hour later Kathryn stepped onto the bridge. Putting her 'captain's mask' in place she turned the bridge over to Chakotay and proceeded to her ready room for the remainder of her shift and part of the next shift as well.
"Tuvok to Captain Janeway"
"Go ahead Tuvok"
"Your shift ended 2 hours ago captain…in case you were unaware. I suggest you take a break and get yourself something to eat."
"What time is it?" she asked herself. Checking her chronometer she saw it read 18:41. "Oh my. Well, thank you Lieutenant. I'm just going to finish these last few reports on my desk. Janeway out."
3 hours later Tuvok heard the doorbell to his quarters chime and was surprised to see Kathryn standing there when the door opened. "Captain, this is most unexpected. Please come in."
"I've been in your quarters before". Kathryn smiled as she heard Tuvok order Vulcan spiced tea for the two of them. Taking the cup he held out to her she inhaled the tantalizing aroma and closed her eyes. "Thank you. Mmmmm. Not as good as coffee but definitely more relaxing."
Tuvok sat down quietly in a chair facing his captain. "Yes, however I could count on one hand the number of times over the years we have served together that you have been to my quarters and it was always at a time when you were troubled. Am I correct in assuming that you wish to talk about whatever it is that has been troubling you all afternoon". Tuvok finally asked after a few moments of silence. Looking up from the cup that she had been intensely studying the contents of, she gave a shy smile. "Right as usual, you know me too well Tuvok." Giving a sigh she told him about her visit to sickbay earlier and what the doctor's diagnosis was.
"I see. The most logical next step would be to discuss this with Commander Chakotay. He is, after all, you First Officer". Rubbing her forehead Kathryn tried to ease her headache that had formed. "I know. I'm just not too sure how he's going to take this news. Thank you for the tea Tuvok, I have taken up enough of your personal time. I will see you in the morning. Goodnight". Placing a comforting hand on his leg she stood and went back to her quarters.