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A/N: Alright, we've delivered the news, had a baby shower, discussed names, and had a proposal. Now, after this chapter, the command team will begin to have their 'ups and downs' complete with alien threats and some more crew friendly times. But first, there's something that needs to be taken care of…
Kathryn Janeway stood outside the Fair Haven chapel adjusting her dress uniform one last time. The damn thing was just a bit too tight around her slightly protruding middle. At four months the baby bump was barely noticeable, especially to other people, but she was personally still well aware that it was there and apparently her dress uniform was aware of it too.
Taking a deep breath she looked around at the quite little holographic town. She spotted Seamus entering the bar across the street and smirked as she remembered how, once they had started dating, Chakotay had talked her into permanently storing the character of Michael Sullivan away in the computer so he was never heard from again. She'd accused him of being jealous. He hadn't disagreed.
"I believe it is time, Captain." Her long time friend and usher stated from behind her. She turned to face the vulcan and gave him a half smile.
"Let's get going then, Tuvok." She stated, placing her hand on his arm in the traditional escorting manner.
As she and Tuvok entered the small foyer a grinning Naomi handed her a bouquet of red and yellow holographic roses. She smiled back, patting the small girl on the shoulder, and then watched as she half skipped her way into the main chapel to take her seat next to her mother.
Music began drifting through the building indicating it was indeed time to begin and, with one final glance at her security officer, she started walking into the chapel with Tuvok walking her down the isle.
Once through the doors she took a moment to look around. B'Elanna was standing up next to Chakotay as best man, or in this case best woman, while Tom stood on his other side. Chakotay for his part looked as handsome as ever in his own dress uniform and a broad grin across his face. His joy was contagious it seemed, because once they're eyes met a grin spread across her face as well.
Many of the crew were standing in the pews, including Harry, Seven, and Neelix who were stationed in the front row. Everyone was smiling happily and she was suddenly glad they had decided on doing this with their Voyager family.
Finally they reached the make shift alter and she released Tuvok's arm. However, the vulcan didn't immediately move as she was expecting. Instead he turned towards her and raised his hand in the Vulcan solute. He didn't need to say the words that usually accompanied the gesture, he simply gave her a knowing look which she returned with a small smirk of her own before he moved off to the side with his hands behind his back.
As she turned to face Chakotay she noticed he was watching her with an adoring smile. Their eyes met, silently telling each other what both already knew and showing all those gathered the love that existed between them. She stepped forward, taking his hand and returning the reassuring squeeze.
Once they were in place, the 'priest' who would be performing the ceremony stepped up to stand in front of them with a smug smile. "Let me just begin by saying that I am honored the Captain and Commander had the good taste to ask me to perform this service…." The Doctor, who was dressed in his priest costume, began.
She had a feeling this was going to start a long speech of some sort if he wasn't stopped soon. So she rose a single eyebrow at him with a pointed look which he seemed to understand immediately judging by how he cleared his throat and finally began the actual ceremony that would, even if technically unofficial, make Chakotay and herself a married couple.
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The service proceeded without any problems, unless of course you counted the Doctor's occasional and unnecessary comments, but eventually the ceremony ended. Just before the newly wed couple were about to exist the small chapel Janeway stopped and, without turning, threw the bouquet over her head.
The laughter that ensued peeked their curiosity so with a shared glance, she and Chakotay looked over their shoulders just in time to see the Doctor staring down at the bouquet in his hands then glance just briefly up at a nonchalant Seven who stood next to him.
Janeway smirked at the scene amusedly before releasing Chakotay's hand and taking his offered arm instead. Together they left the chapel and were followed out of the holodeck with cheers, applause and rice flying through the air.
Still arm in arm, she and Chakotay slowly made there way to the mess hall were the reception was set up. However, it was taking longer then it normally would due to the numerous 'congratulations' they received by passing crewmen. As they got closer to their destination the well wishers thinned out, probably because the rest were already in the mess hall waiting.
"Just think, Kathryn. Only two more hours and we'll be alone at a secluded bed and breakfast in Tuscany." Chakotay stated, leaning in closer to her ear.
"Two hours? I was only planning on one hour." She told him, only half joking. She had no doubt the crew could survive a party without them actually present.
Chakotay laughed, giving her one of his dimpled grins before responding. "I was rounding up since the Doctor and Neelix plan on giving a speech."
"Hmm, true. We probably won't be able to make our escape without them noticing either." She nodded thoughtfully and silently contemplated all the exist routes they could take even as Chakotay chuckled and kissed her temple.
Well, she supposed she could live through two hours of speeches and hand shakes considering what she had to look forward to afterwards. Once she and Chakotay left the reception they planned on making a quick stop at their quarters to pick up the bag of clothes that was already packed and then heading to the holodeck.
The command team couldn't actually leave the ship like Tom and B'Elanna had for their honeymoon, but since there were no immanent threats to worry about they had decided to take two days off which, thanks to the crew readily agreeing, were going to be spent in holographic Tuscany.
She had a feeling this brief break from ship duties was going to be needed in face of the coming months as her pregnancy got further along. Therefore she and Chakotay planned on enjoying the solitude and relaxation as long as they possibly could. With their luck, the next few months might just turn out to be the most chaotic they had faced so far.
A/N: I know, it's kind of short, but what did you think?