Category: Star Trek Voyager

Rating: PG

Disclaimer: Star Trek: Voyager and all things contained therein are the property of Paramount and Viacom. I will receive no profit from this story.

Author: Raven

Author's note: This is a massive work in progress that started out as an assignment for a Theatre class so it is in script format.

Summary: The time set is approximately one month after the episode "Human Error".
Seven's life is in danger and is forced to undergo the fail-safe procedure that will change her life forever.

Title: Resistance is Futile - Act Five

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ACT FIVE

FADE IN:

EXT. VOYAGER

JANEWAY
(V.O.)
"Captain's Log star date 55132.61. Long range sensors have detected an ample supply of deuterium on a M-Class planet. According to our calculations, it will take approximately two months at high warp to reach this destination. Since our reserves are low, we have altered our course to replenish our supply. In the meantime, the Doctor has released Seven of Nine to her quarters who is showing impatience and becoming irritable due to her time spent recovering. Since removing some of her vital implants, her body will need additional time to adjust to their absence. Computer...end log."

With the Captain's permission, Seven has replicated herself a blue Starfleet uniform signifying her role in a scientific capacity. Seven appears to be bored and restless and has made several attempts to assert herself in different departments on Voyager. However, the Captain has made it clear to her and the crew that she is not to exert herself until the Doctor releases her back to work. As a last attempt, Seven enters the Mess Hall to assist Neelix.

INT. MESS HALL

NEELIX
Seven! This is a pleasant surprise. How are you?

SEVEN
Bored! I am unaccustomed to relaxing. The Borg have no
concept of this.

NEELIX
Well, haven't you heard Seven, you're no longer Borg.
Can I interest you in some of my Shacacab, it's a Talaxian
favorite.

SEVEN
I do not require oral consumption at this time. Can I assist
you with this evening's preparation?

NEELIX
I see you're taking up culinary science again. That's wonderful
Seven. I would love to have your help but the Captain gave
us strict orders to resist your efforts.

SEVEN
(frustrated)
The Captain is overly concerned with my progress.
She's in error. I am fully recovered.

NEELIX
Seven, we're all concerned about you. Did you ever consider
the fact that she may be the one who needs time before you
return to work? You know you gave us quite a scare.

Thinking it over, Seven begins to understand.

NEELIX
You should enjoy your time off. Have you thought about
spending some time in the holodeck? Why don't you create
a program or two. It might make the time go by faster.

SEVEN
The Doctor has given me piano lessons, perhaps I'll practice.
Thank you Mr. Neelix, I will consider this.

Seven receives a com signal from the Doctor.

beep

DOCTOR
(V.O.)
Sickbay to Seven.

SEVEN
I'm here Doctor.

DOCTOR
(V.O.)
It's time for your weekly check up.

SEVEN
On my way.

Seven exits the Mess Hall.

INT. SICKBAY

Seven enters sickbay and is motioned to lie down on a biobed where the Doctor runs his diagnostic tools over the length of her body.

DOCTOR
I see your electrolyte levels are back to normal.
Your hippocampus is a little agitated and your
dopamine levels are elevated. Do you have any
complaints? Headaches, dizziness, fatigue, restlessness,
dreams...?

SEVEN
No Doctor. When can I return to my duties?

DOCTOR
Soon. I'm a little concerned about your visual acuity.
Have you had any problems with your vision?

SEVEN
Briefly, but only after sleeping six hours or more. I'm
finding sleeping is inferior to regenerating. It is a waste
of time that could be used efficiently.

DOCTOR
(smiling)
...and irrelevant if you're a hologram.

SEVEN
(looking annoyed)
Are you finished Doctor?

DOCTOR
Almost. I want to run a few more tests on your visual
processes. Sit up and follow this object with your eyes but keep
your head still. Tell me when you can no longer see the object?

Seven does as she is instructed.

DOCTOR
(looking puzzled)
Hmm...That's odd. You've lost some peripheral vision
on both sides.

SEVEN
(concerned)
Can you repair it?

DOCTOR
I don't even know what's causing this. I'll have to run
some more tests.

Seven quickly jumps off the table.

SEVEN
Perhaps another time. I think I've been sufficiently
examined for the time being. Will this flaw inhibit
my abilities to function properly?

DOCTOR
No, but...

SEVEN
(interrupting the Doctor)
Then I can return to work.

DOCTOR
Not yet. I'd like to re-examine you in a couple days.
If the results are favorable, then I'll tell the Captain
You're fit for duty.

SEVEN
(sighs deeply)
I will comply.

DOCTOR
I'll inform the Captain of my findings. For the time
being, I want you to rest.

SEVEN
Yes Doctor.

On that note, Seven exits sickbay.

Seven decides to make her way to holodeck 2 and runs one of her programs.

INT. HOLODECK 2

SEVEN
Computer, make modifications and run program Seven of
Nine Alpha 3, piano.

A grid-like room with a center console soon disappears and is replaced by a low lit room with a glow from a fireplace shining it's reflection on a black grand piano. Seven takes her seat on the piano bench and begins to play.

FADE OUT:

END OF ACT FIVE