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Author's note: Welp here it is, my first fiction! I encourage you all to R&R I'd love to hear what you think. I know my writing can get thick with description, but I hope the descriptions with draw you in, and not make you want to skim the story. Let me know what you think!
Longing for the Sunset
Warm breezes sifted through the expansive cornfields on a cool summer night. A colorful sunset sparkled behind the lush green stalks, and a few distant stars reached out yearning to take their place in the night sky. Kathryn took a slow cleansing breath letting herself be taken into the depths of her surroundings, her home. The Indiana wind brushed slowly around her airy skirt weaving between her legs and letting her take off into a world known only by her. Her eyes gradually opened and she gasped in horror as the sunset, the, cornfields and all of her surroundings melted into a dull gray. She tried to fight through the fog longing to see her home again, but everything reappeared as her cold , lonely quarters in the middle of the Delta Quadrant
She lay there for a few short minutes savoring the dream, the feeling of being home again. Just as she felt herself begin to relax again the computer barked, "Good morning, it is 0600 hours."
Kathryn reluctantly climbed out of bed, feeling somewhat depressed with what lay before her that day. Oh yes, she loved her job, she loved the work, the satisfaction of it, but mostly the people. Tom Paris was one of them, well he was one of those people who really could make an ordinary day a little bit more on the bright side. Even though she appeared as if she didn't appreciate his comical comments on the bridge she really felt they lightened the mood. She also loved Harry Kim; his young eagerness always excited her. And, of course Chakotay, oh yes Chakotay, she loved so much about him too. Sure he was very handsome, a good officer, but it was more than that that made her like him. He had this kind, loving sense about him, something that really drew her to him. She needed someone like that, someone with a lot of warmth and comfort, someone to ease her pain.
Pain, was something that plagued her life. However, she did not draw sorrow from that pain but strength, and courage. Still, it would be soothing to have someone like him to calm her hold her, and keep her as more than just a friend. She hated admitting that to herself, she was the captain, could she ever permit herself to truly love her first officer, let alone anyone. Kathryn stepped into the sonic shower and let it's massaging mists take her away from Voyager , even if just for a few minutes.
Chakotay let his hand brush swiftly over his paper. Just a few minutes before he was due on the bridge and he needed something to ordinate his thoughts, this was a perfect remedy for stress. He let his creative side take over, shading areas of his drawing in a sweeping motion. No one knew of his hidden talent, no one, not even Kathryn, even though it was of her he drew. Her stunning features, her breathy movements, and her soft reddish brown hair that seemed like it would met at your fingertips, were so irresistible to his pencil.
"Computer time," He commanded almost breathless "0650" it replied in a harsh monotone He set down his pencil and paper then set off to face the day.
"At least Kathryn will be there," Chakotay thought as he made long strides down the corridor, "she makes everyday sitting on the bridge worth while."
As Kathryn arrived on the bridge she was greeted by a warm smile and a , "Good morning Kathryn," from Chakotay. She stood there for a moment letting her heart melt and her eyes remain locked into his, then she nodded briskly and descended to her chair. Chakotay's eyes followed her the whole way down, and she couldn't help but blush a bit. She grinned on the outside, but deep down she remembered her rank, her status, her mission, but most of all dream that had made her feel to lonely. The smile began to fade from her face, and turned into a stern frown. Chakotay must of sensed her loneliness, because he asked her if everything was alright.
"I'm fine," she whispered, "Just missing home ..." His eyes moistened with concern. "I know Kathryn, I know." He gently reached for her hand and softly tangled her fingers in his, his thumb caressing the back of her hand.
"We'll get home," he assured her, "I know we will." It helped to know that someone else shared her burden.
They sat like that on the bridge for a long time, each savoring the others touch.
A while later Chakotay grinned broadly and piped up, "I need something I can throw."
Kathryn looked at him confused, "Commander?"
"Everyday I sit here staring at the top of Tom's, and you have no ideah how badly I've wanted to chuck something at him sometimes."
Janeway chuckled, "Well I can't blame you but if you harm my ship in any way I may be forced to reprimand you."
"Well what could be better? I get to hit on Paris, and then get taken out by the captain."
"Watch it mister," Janeway warned, "Or I may be forced to do just that."
There was a long pause in the conversation, till she finally finished by saying, "Dinner tonight?"
"Only if Paris can join us," he teased, "No , of course, I'd love to ."
Kathryn smiled then scooted off to her ready room to work on some reports. Tom Paris sent a few scolding glances at his former rival, and spat out an "I'll get you for that."
Chakotay smiled. He had her under his hood.
It'll get better I promise (!! Let me know what you think and if I should add on more chapters! Tootles!
Author's note: Welp here it is, my first fiction! I encourage you all to R&R I'd love to hear what you think. I know my writing can get thick with description, but I hope the descriptions with draw you in, and not make you want to skim the story. Let me know what you think!
Longing for the Sunset
Warm breezes sifted through the expansive cornfields on a cool summer night. A colorful sunset sparkled behind the lush green stalks, and a few distant stars reached out yearning to take their place in the night sky. Kathryn took a slow cleansing breath letting herself be taken into the depths of her surroundings, her home. The Indiana wind brushed slowly around her airy skirt weaving between her legs and letting her take off into a world known only by her. Her eyes gradually opened and she gasped in horror as the sunset, the, cornfields and all of her surroundings melted into a dull gray. She tried to fight through the fog longing to see her home again, but everything reappeared as her cold , lonely quarters in the middle of the Delta Quadrant
She lay there for a few short minutes savoring the dream, the feeling of being home again. Just as she felt herself begin to relax again the computer barked, "Good morning, it is 0600 hours."
Kathryn reluctantly climbed out of bed, feeling somewhat depressed with what lay before her that day. Oh yes, she loved her job, she loved the work, the satisfaction of it, but mostly the people. Tom Paris was one of them, well he was one of those people who really could make an ordinary day a little bit more on the bright side. Even though she appeared as if she didn't appreciate his comical comments on the bridge she really felt they lightened the mood. She also loved Harry Kim; his young eagerness always excited her. And, of course Chakotay, oh yes Chakotay, she loved so much about him too. Sure he was very handsome, a good officer, but it was more than that that made her like him. He had this kind, loving sense about him, something that really drew her to him. She needed someone like that, someone with a lot of warmth and comfort, someone to ease her pain.
Pain, was something that plagued her life. However, she did not draw sorrow from that pain but strength, and courage. Still, it would be soothing to have someone like him to calm her hold her, and keep her as more than just a friend. She hated admitting that to herself, she was the captain, could she ever permit herself to truly love her first officer, let alone anyone. Kathryn stepped into the sonic shower and let it's massaging mists take her away from Voyager , even if just for a few minutes.
Chakotay let his hand brush swiftly over his paper. Just a few minutes before he was due on the bridge and he needed something to ordinate his thoughts, this was a perfect remedy for stress. He let his creative side take over, shading areas of his drawing in a sweeping motion. No one knew of his hidden talent, no one, not even Kathryn, even though it was of her he drew. Her stunning features, her breathy movements, and her soft reddish brown hair that seemed like it would met at your fingertips, were so irresistible to his pencil.
"Computer time," He commanded almost breathless "0650" it replied in a harsh monotone He set down his pencil and paper then set off to face the day.
"At least Kathryn will be there," Chakotay thought as he made long strides down the corridor, "she makes everyday sitting on the bridge worth while."
As Kathryn arrived on the bridge she was greeted by a warm smile and a , "Good morning Kathryn," from Chakotay. She stood there for a moment letting her heart melt and her eyes remain locked into his, then she nodded briskly and descended to her chair. Chakotay's eyes followed her the whole way down, and she couldn't help but blush a bit. She grinned on the outside, but deep down she remembered her rank, her status, her mission, but most of all dream that had made her feel to lonely. The smile began to fade from her face, and turned into a stern frown. Chakotay must of sensed her loneliness, because he asked her if everything was alright.
"I'm fine," she whispered, "Just missing home ..." His eyes moistened with concern. "I know Kathryn, I know." He gently reached for her hand and softly tangled her fingers in his, his thumb caressing the back of her hand.
"We'll get home," he assured her, "I know we will." It helped to know that someone else shared her burden.
They sat like that on the bridge for a long time, each savoring the others touch.
A while later Chakotay grinned broadly and piped up, "I need something I can throw."
Kathryn looked at him confused, "Commander?"
"Everyday I sit here staring at the top of Tom's, and you have no ideah how badly I've wanted to chuck something at him sometimes."
Janeway chuckled, "Well I can't blame you but if you harm my ship in any way I may be forced to reprimand you."
"Well what could be better? I get to hit on Paris, and then get taken out by the captain."
"Watch it mister," Janeway warned, "Or I may be forced to do just that."
There was a long pause in the conversation, till she finally finished by saying, "Dinner tonight?"
"Only if Paris can join us," he teased, "No , of course, I'd love to ."
Kathryn smiled then scooted off to her ready room to work on some reports. Tom Paris sent a few scolding glances at his former rival, and spat out an "I'll get you for that."
Chakotay smiled. He had her under his hood.
It'll get better I promise (!! Let me know what you think and if I should add on more chapters! Tootles!