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Chakotay kept his eyes on the viewscreen as they made their way through Borg Space. So far so good.
He spared a glance at their guest. They apparently could join at will and had joined again because of the strain on Ashla.
"Captain, there is a fleet of Borg Cubes coming straight for us." Harry reported. "On screen," Janeway said. The viewscreen switched and showed probably thirty Borg Cubes racing towards them.
Before he could stop himself he whispered a prayer for protection.
To his surprise the Borg Cubes blew past them and continued on their way. Everyone shared a look and started to sigh with relief when one of the last ships paused and scanned them. Chakotay's heart pounded in his chest in fear. He didn't want to be assimilated and he didn't want anyone on the ship to be either.
Then just as suddenly as it had stopped the Borg Cube hurried after it's friends. Everyone shared a curious look.
"They have bigger roller fish to fry." Ashla said calmly.
Chakotay hoped that it was true. Part of him wondered who were the bigger fish and wondered if he should be grateful or upset that someone else was their target.
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Janeway paced Sick Bay; waiting for the Doctor to finish his examination of Harry Kim. She had to admit that the Sick Bay looked better with the flowers and small trees. It had a soothing effect.
Finally the Doctor called her over.
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