Deja Q-ed

by TFALokiwriter

What if Q died straying the Calamarains away from the Enterprise? Well, there's more to that theory we are playing out. What if a Q can't go to the afterlife because someone hasn't moved on? Can really not letting go of a Q be that harmful? Guess you can fill in the blanks who this person is. As 'reluctant' as the person is who won't let go.

10. Out of the loop

..2366...

...The Enterprise..

"Captain, someone has gone out with a shuttle," Ensign Richard said.

Picard knew it was only one person.

Q.

"It is Q," Picard said. "Hail him!"

Shortly after Q appeared on the screen.

"Enough is enough," Q said. "I hate to bring you all on a death wish."

"Q, come back!" Picard demanded.

Q shook his head.

"It is best that I go," Q said. "For everyone's sake. I don't need a rescue. This is my choice,and you will respect that." He leaned his elbows on the console. "No tricks, no cheating death, nothing out of you, Picard. I know that you care..." Q sighed, lowering his gaze. "But there are things in life that cannot be avoided." Q looked up toward Picard. "Such as my date with death."

"Q..." Picard said, as though trying to figure out what to say.

Q had a serious but grim look on his face.

"Q out," Q said.

The screen became dark and the image of the inside of the shuttle vanished.

"Q is desperate," Deanna said. "And sad."

"Are we really trying to get Q out?" Riker asked, unsure.

"More so the shuttle," Picard said.

This time Picard didn't go after Q. This time he watch the ship be invaded by the Calamarains.

This time Q died, for good.