Hey all my beautiful readers. It's crazy to me something that I watched as a child, I'm still so in love with it. I wish the series had never ended. If any of you have read the book series that followed, it sucked. There's a lot going on, new characters, etc. They did rectify one thing Janeway and Chakotay. So there's still hope. Anyways please enjoy. Read and leave me a note, message.

Chapter 21

Chakotay was completely consumed with getting everyone together. He sent out a mass communique. That if they were willing and wanted to fight for the Federation, to once again pack their bags.

Suddenly the door chimed letting him know there was a visitor. A few people came to mind. Only one person stood out from them. Seven. He knew that she had been avoiding him for some time. When they were on Voyager there'd been no choice but to be close. Once they'd arrived home. She had found family in the Janeways. A new blossoming friendship with B'Elanna.

He quickly snapped himself out those thoughts. He knew these things because B'Elanna was still his best friend. Knowing this he knew what the outcome of this meeting would be. A sense of finality hit him. They'd started this with good intention. A lesson in humanity if you will.

Again the door chimed. Scolding himself he made his way across the room. Allowing the visitor in his new found sanctuary. If one could call a quickly thrown together apartment that.

Beautiful as always there she stood. Eyes were clouded with thought. She was dressed in a pair of leggings and tight fitting shirt. Looking like she had just hit the gym.

Knowing Seven this wasn't the case. She had finally chosen to wear clothes rather than a cat suit. Which she had always frequented aboard the ship. The Doctor had offered to help her in removing her implants. Finally deeming that it was safe.

Yet they still were on her face. Undecided at the moment, her emotions were still in a tumble. She thought it was hasty to make any abrupt decisions.

"May I come in, or would you rather keep staring?"

"Yes of course, where are my manners."

Seven slide past him and made herself comfortable on the couch. He chose a chair so he could sit across from her.

"Chakotay something has come to my attention. Something that I'd rather not discuss. In recent light though I think this," she gestured between himself and her, "it's not going to go farther."

"Seven. I-"

"Look this decision not been an easy one for me to make. I think of you as a great friend and man. I chose you because well at the time you were suitable. Upon further inspection this was not meant to be. I'm not sure that it could ever be love. I have known love once. I do not if he lives or not. I am hopeful that he does. My only intention is to be your friend. I can see plainly now that you are in love. It is just simply not with me."

"Wow. You really know how to let a guy down easy, Seven. I though agree with you. I was more than happy to help you develop dating skills. I never should've let it become more than that. I'm sorry that I wasn't fair to you. I hope that we can remain friends. I've very much enjoyed your wisdom in different events."

"Chakotay, I would love to be your friend. I feel less burdened now. To put it bluntly. My emotions were casting so much doubt. As the Captain has told me go with my gut. Anyways that is all I needed to say so I'll be on my way."

"Wait before you go there's something else. Before you arrived I sent out a communiqué. The Borg are arriving. Coming directly towards Earth. Kathryn has been made an Admiral. She is going to command a Fleet of ships against this onslaught. Voyager repairs are being rushed so she will be space worthy. I need a Security officer."

Tuvok had made his abrupt departure to Vulcan as soon as travel arrangements had been made. Which few knew why. His medical condition wasn't very good. So he returned to receive proper treatment and would be out for an undisclosed leave. Leaving the position wide open. Chakotay knew that he made a good choice. Already congratulating himself on it.

"I accept and I will be ready to go. Please forward the information on where to go."

"Seven I know you're not officially a Starfleet officer, grab yourself a uniform as well. Curtesy of Admiral Janeway. The details of your position can be appraised late. Good bye I will see you out there."

A/N: Damn I can't even. Those two should have never happened. What can I say it's an obstacle course? Dealing with the errors as I go. Mmm let me know whatcha think. Want more? Then let me know. Kisses B