Beauty and the Warrior 11
Author's Note: I just realized that I haven't touched any of my stories in a year. This is really sad. Two haven't been touched in three years, but I swear they come through my brain I just haven't sat down to write more. Anyway, I'm adding another chapter for those that have been emailing and pleading for a continuation. I'm sorry, I'm a horrible person, I know. Enjoy the story anyway.
"Kathryn, you asked to see me." Chakotay said sitting down beside her.
"Yes. I want to talk with you. The doctor says that I'm at seven inches already. At this rate, the baby will be ready to be born within a few hours. How much longer do you think it will take for you guys to break through to the other side?" She spoke as they positioned themselves to cuddle one another.
"We honestly don't know. We can't get a clear scan and the more we get through, the more it seems we have to go. We're working round the clock though. We just need you to hang on until we get clear." He began to gently massage her lower back as they sat together.
"Has there been any contact with Voyager?"
"No, we can't contact them, but we move the homing beacon closer every inch of progress we make."
"That's probably a good idea. How long have you been working?"
"To be honest, I don't know. It doesn't matter, I'm not tired enough to quit."
"You'll never be tired enough to quit. How many shift rotations have you gone through? I'm betting more than three." Janeway rubbed the arm that held her.
"I won't answer that." Chakotay giggled and squeezed her tight. He immediately changed his demeanor, "How are you feeling?"
"I'd better if I was on Voyager, but for the circumstances, I'm doing great." She said trying to disconnect herself from him. He countered her moves though and wouldn't let her free.
"I'm doing all that I can to aid in that."
"I know and I appreciate it. I know you're all working hard."
"How far apart are you contractions?"
"I'd say every couple hours. I'm not dilating at an incredibly fast rate. We've probably been here for at least 24 hours." She said brushing off the concern she knew was emanating from him. "Besides, if the time comes and I need to push, that's what I'll have to do."
"Kathryn. The doctor already told you that you can't push through the placenta. Especially here on this planet, you'll die for sure." This time she pulled his hand away from her.
"I know what the doctor said Chakotay."
"Calm down. Don't get worked up. There's no need to yell." Chakotay said trying to sooth her.
"Don't tell me to calm down. You're speaking to me like I'm an idiot. I told you I know what the doctor said. He said I couldn't have the surgery needed to deliver, which means the only way to have this baby is for me to push it out."
"Kathryn. Please. Just…" She cut him off.
"I'm pushing Chakotay!" She rolled to her side to have her back to him.
"The doctor said you couldn't." He said trying to turn her back to him.
"He said that our baby could die if I didn't. I'm not taking that chance."
"That's a chance. You WILL die if you push."
"Don't you think I know that? I'm pushing anyway. I won't have our baby die. Not here. Not now." She said as she burst into tears. She finally let him gather her in his arms again.
"Kathryn. You don't have to make this decision now. We could be back on Voyager before you even start to have contractions. Try not to think about it for now."
"I can't do that. I have nothing else to do but think about it. I'm having contractions. My body is getting ready to push this baby out whether my placenta is in the way or not. I can't ignore that. I've already made up my mind." She grew quiet. Chakotay refrained from words because he knew there was nothing he could do to change her mind. She would sacrifice her life for her child's life. He just had to pray to the God's that some way, some how, they would get out before that moment ever arrived.
Thanks so much. This is it for now. If you want a spoiler reply and I will tell you what will happen in the next chapter.