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Still 40,000 light years away from any sign of federation space, the USS Voyager continues its voyage through alien space continually adapting tot eh harsh surroundings. Fighting for their very survival.

"Captain, I'm reading a class M planet on long range scanners" Tuvuk retorted in his usual unemotional tone. "Captain this could be a good place to set Voyager down. We need to conduct some major maintenence on the ships internal systems." Bellana said. "Any signs of life?" "Yes Captain. There does appear to be signs of a somewhat advanced civilisation. However there is one odd thing..." "What is it Mr Tuvuk?" inquired commander Chakotay. "Their Technology suggests that they are capable of space flight and indeed warp travel however I am not picking up any signs of space craft whatsoever," replied Tuvuk "Do you think we should investigate Tuvuk?" Captain Janeway asked. "Starfleet regulation only prohibits us from engaging with species which show now capability of warp travel. As this one is obviously capable of warp travel I would suggest we investigate." Answered Tuvuk. "Ok. Set a course for the planet Mr Paris warp 8" "Yes captain, setting course now at warp 9" "Excuse me Mr Paris I believe I said warp 8" "Oh did you? Sorry warp 8" As voyager's Nacelles lifted into their warp position an omnipotent being was lurking somewhere. But where? "Janeway to Neelix." "Yes Captain Neelix here" "Can you come to the bridge? We are approaching a new planet and I was wondering if you were familiar with them." "I'll be there as soon as possible Captain, Neelix out" The bridge of Voyager was overcome with an eerie silence. Only being broken by the occasional fart by Lieutenant Paris. Phhhhhttttttt. "sorry everyone my bad" said Lieutenant Paris. "Oh god Paris if you can't keep them in I'll shove a Ferengi bottle cork up you rear end" Captain Janeway said in a sarcastic voice. "Come on Tuvuk don't tell me that doesn't irritate your nostril hairs" Chakotay asked. "I am Vulcan. I am taught not to let my personal feelings come in the way of duty however I would like permission to speak freely Captain." "Granted" "I would just like to say that you lieutenant Paris are.. How you humans would say. a smelly Bastard." "Nice one Tuvuk. I knew you had it in you" Ensign Kim shouted from his console. With this the turbo lift doors opened and Neelix walked out. "Oh god who has let a Klingon Targ do its business in here?" "No one Mr Neelix that's just lieutenant Paris and his dirty arse. What have you been feeding him?" "Nothing Captain" Just then Ensign Kim butted in. "Captain. We have reached the planet and have entered standard orbit. We are being hailed by the surface." "Wait a moment. Neelix are you familiar with this planet?" "I believe so Captain. I met them a few years ago. I was travelling around this region when.." "I didn't ask for a bloody life story Neelix I just want to know what you know about this race ok?" "Ok Captain. They are a highly intelligent race that keep themselves to themselves. They do like to see the odd extra terrestrial visitor but they do not like to leave their own planet. For reasons, which no one can figure out." "Right you see that wasn't so hard was it Neelix? Ensign put them onscreen." "Aye sir" In this short period of time Captain Janeway changed into her usual diplomatic, federation regulation self. "I am Captain Janeway of the federation Star Ship Voyager" "And I am first Major Florin of the planet Kuros, I welcome you to our space" "I thank you for your hospitality. Would you mind if our ship was to land on you planet so we could conduct a major overhaul of our ship?" " Not at all Captain. We will send you suitable co-ordinates to lay down your ship. We will contact you when we have made the arrangements." "Thank You First Major florin. Janeway out" "Lieutenant prepare Voyager to be set down." "Aye Sir" Captain Janeway left the bridge and entered her ready room. There she looked out into the empty vacuum of space. The stars, which looked so like the ones, back at home. Home. Earth. The place she had been brought up. The place that kept the crew going. Through everything they never gave up hope that they would get home. The door rang. "Come!" Commander Chakotay walked in. "The Kurosians just sent us the Co-ordinates for us to set down. What's up?" "Nothing much just the same as usual. Just wondering if we will ever get home. The sacrifice I made which stranded us here. Then if I had only tried to get on with Q he could have sent us home." "You did what you had to do. You did what you thought was right and that is the best thing to do. You know my father always used to tell me that I should do the things I believed in. The things that made me feel good, you should do the same" "You know what? You're right. All my life I have been making decisions on the basis of Starfleet regulations. I have never really let my instincts help me along the way. Thank you Chakotay. I have always respected your opinion." A feeling of apprehension filled the room. "Well I suppose we had better get set down on the planet" Captain Janeway said as she broke the silence. She had always had feeling for Chakotay. His calm sensitivity and his advice always made her feel much better. They both walked back onto the bridge. "Mr Pairs take her down." "Aye Captain" lieutenant Paris said as he steered Voyager down towards their landing site.