Disclaimer: As much as I would enjoy it I'm afraid I don't own any of these characters.

No folks I'm afraid they all belong to those people that were clever enough to think of them first and slap a lovely copyright deal on 'em.

Ahhh well at least we have our fanfics right?

Summery: Ok so what if Janeway and Chakotay were on New Earth for longer? What if Chakoaty had tie to build a log cabin? What if they had time to start a relationship?

Yes folks that's what this is. I nice little AU fic that has been in my head since that one episode.

As you can guess I'm a J/C fan and I decided that they should have been on that planet for say….hmmm….how about a year to a year and a half, and well I guess you could say that this would be the result! So please enjoy and review as any criticism would be welcome 'cause I need all the help I can get!

Chapter 4

In sickbay Chakotay woke and the first thing he noticed was that Kathryn was no longer on the bio-bed next to him. Sitting up he swung his legs over the side and slid off, he glanced around the rest of the main area before moving in the direction of the office calling as he did, "Doctor?"

A moment later the Doctor appeared from the research lab with Kes behind him, "Commander your awake, how do you feel?"

Chakotay stopped at the entrance to the office, "I feel fine. Doctor where's the Captain?" It was clear from the concerned look on his face that he was worried.

The Doctor's own face filled with uncertainty as he answered, "She left to speak with Lieutenant Commander Tuvo..." before he could say any more Chakotay spun on his heels and quickly left Sickbay. Like Kathryn he went on automatic in returning the greetings and well wishes he received from the crew as he passed, making his way to the turbo-lift. His own thoughts filled with worry about Kathryn and wondering why hadn't she waited for him to wake? Was she so determined to keep things professional between them now that she wasn't willing to wait for him to wake to make sure he was ok?

Finally he reached the turbo-lift and was soon stepping out onto the bridge. As soon as he did the crew there began to clap and welcome him back, he gave them all a smile and thanked them. In the centre Tuvok stood up from the Captain's chair and said, "Welcome back Commander, however I was unaware that you were awake."

Chakotay moved down to stand next to him saying as he did, "I woke about an half an hour ago but the doctor insisted I get some more rest. He told me Kathryn came up here to speak with you." Again if anyone noticed his casual use of the Captains first name they made no mention of it.

Tuvok raised an eyebrow, "It would seem the Doctor neglected to inform me the Captain was also awake, despite my specific request to be notified immediately. However it may explain the unauthorised transport to the surface. I was about to go to Transporter room 2 to investigate, you are of course welcome to accompany me."

Chakotay gave a nod, but was now puzzled and as he and Tuvok moved to the turbo-lift asked, "You think she returned to New Earth?"

Tuvok gave him a curious look as he asked, "New Earth?"

Chakotay gave a nod and as they stepped into the lift and Tuvok stated their destination explained, "It's what Kathryn and I decided to name the planet, not long after you had all left."

Tuvok inclined his head slightly, "Understandable. Can you think of any reason as to why the Captain would return to 'New Earth'?"

Chakotay held his gaze for a moment before looking away and shaking his head slightly, "No, I know she was pleased that you were returning, she wanted to be back on board Voyager." Thoughts of the fight they had, had on New Earth spun through his mind, leaving him in silence for the rest of the trip.

Ultimately they reached the transporter room and discovered that the Captain had ordered the lieutenant there to transport her back down, he also reported that she had seemed distracted at the time, acting as though it was imperative that she return to the surface. When he had finished they glanced at each other, Tuvok's nature demanded that he neither show nor experience any concern, Chakotay however, not only felt it but showed it clearly, "I know the Doctor said there was a complication with her recover, it's the only thing I can think of that would make her return to the planet."

Tuvok gave a nod of his head, "I agree, I believe it would be best if we followed her at once."

He made to move onto the transporter pad but Chakotay stopped him with a raised hand, "Wait, I think I should go, alone." Tuvok raised an eyebrow in question and Chakotay continued, "Out of everyone on board Voyager I have an idea of what she might be going through. I can understand how she is feeling."

Tuvok regarded the Commander for a moment before making a decision, "Very well commander signal when you have found the Captain and are ready to return to Voyager."

Chakotay nodded, "Of course." Before moving to the transported pad and looking at the lieutenant saying, "Energise".