Summary – As it says in the title…. The voyager crew have one last mission, is it the most challenging yet?
Disclaimer – None of these characters are mine, but a few new ones will pop up in the next few chapters… :D
(PART 1 – memories)
She gazed up at the stars from the window in her ready room. It had been nearly a year since she had last stood here. In her ready room, by herself. The stars rushed by as she heard the gentle hum of her ship. Past memories flooded back to her; memories that hurt, memories that were joyful, memories that she was glad she had, memories she would never, ever forget.
When she was asked to come back, she couldn't refuse. It wasn't as though she didn't have anyone at home to love. After her return home on voyager, the press had been there at every step she took. Asking her what was next, what really happened "up there," was it all a scam? One journalist even had the nerve to ask about her love life! So how could she refuse? Yes, she may be older, but she loved her job, it was what she did, what she was best at, and to be asked to come back and fly her ship one last time…. How could she refuse?
One last mission, that's all it was, but it was her last mission. This, now this mission would be the most rewarding missions she had ever done in her lifetime.
As she sat down on the sofa, cup of coffee in hand, she wondered what her crew thought of her new title, "Admiral." She wanted to stay a 'captain,' the captain of the USS Voyager, but Starfleet wouldn't let her. Of course, some of her crew had been promoted as well, that would get some getting used to. But for this particular mission, they had all agreed to use their old titles and keep their old positions.
As she pondered on the thought, remembering where everyone sat on the bridge, she heard the comforting beep that told her that someone wanted to see her.
"Come in." she called out. She heard the familiar swish as the door opened and someone stepped in. Kathryn glanced up to see who was interrupting her thoughts. "Ah, Commander." She could see him gazing down at her as close encounters with her commander came rushing back to her. She gave a small smile. "What can I do for you?"
"Captain. It's time."
"Already? I was just enjoying myself, gazing out into the stars. Remembering all the happy memories I've had in here. You know Chakotay, I feel at home here. Does that sound stupid? Everyday we were lost in the delta quadrant, I wished and dreamed I was back on earth. And now I am, I'm missing Voyager more than ever." A glance of regret flashed over her face, which went unnoticed. Why had she been so open about her emotions? But she was changed woman, and she was speaking to Chakotay after all.
"No, that doesn't sound stupid at all. Voyager was your home for 7 years of your life. Of course you're going to miss its lifestyle." He wrapped an arm around her waist, comforting her. She lightly sighed.
"Ah, Chakotay, you always know what to say." He leaned forward, lightly brushing his lips against her cheek as she turned away. "We should go," she whispered as she stood up and placed her cup down on the table. "This will be our last mission together, Commander. Let's make the most of it while it lasts."
Chakotay stood up as she spoke. "Let's go then, Admiral." Kathryn threw him a "don't you dare" look. He got the message straight away as he walked to the door.
"Er… Captain." He gestured for her to go to first. She walked forward, her commander following her. Just like old times, she thought.
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