Hiya guys, another installment of The Long Way Home, just for your pleasure. Now I hope you weren't actually going to expect me to reveal what Admiral Johanson has to do with all of this. I have to keep you guys hooked some how!

Oo, and if you guys like Enterprise and the whole Hoshi/Reed situation, I've started another story in the Enterprise category!

Okay I don't own the characters, but I do own the story.

Enjoy!


Family Reunion


"Okay, Tom, this had better be good. Why are you calling me so late at night?" Said a very tired looking Harry Kim. It was obvious that he was in bed, when Tom had put in the call. He had on a plain white tee-shirt and his hair was messed. He looked at Tom waiting to hear his very good explanation.

"Don't worry, you won't be disappointed, Captain Kim." He looked over at someone who, Harry couldn't see on the screen. It seemed as if he was waiting for approval to go ahead. Then he looked back at Harry. "It looks like Admiral Janeway isn't dead."

Harry balked at the idea, their Captain wasn't dead? That just couldn't be possible. He had seen the official report, it said that Admiral Janeway was missing and presumed dead. There was no evidence to support that she was alive. Apparently Starfleet had made a very thorough investigation, headed by none other than Admiral Johanson. "How... how is that possible Tom.

"I'd rather tell you face to face, you never know who might be tapping into our conversations." Chakotay said this as he made himself appear over the shoulder of Tom Paris. "How long are you going to be on Mars?"

"I have about another 48 hours left until the ship is ready. Why?"

"I think Tom and I should probably pay you a visit."

"And me," Said a woman in the background, a woman that could only be B'Elanna. Tom looked over at her a bit surprised.

Harry could tell that Tom Paris didn't exactly like the idea of his wife going along with them. "Alright, Chakotay, when can I be expecting..." He paused a moment, he was about to say 'the three of you.' He knew that B'Elanna was going to win this fight, but he didn't want to make Paris angry. "when can I be expecting you?"

Chakotay answered, "We'll be there tomorrow."

"Alright, I'll see you then."

Chakotay nodded once and then leaned over to shut down the comm. He looked down at Tom and then looked over to B'Elanna, who had come over to Chakotay's living quarters, not long after Tom had told Chakotay his news. Chakotay, saw that look in B'Elanna's eyes, it meant that Tom would not be winning this fight.

"I don't think you should go B'Elanna." Tom protested.

"And why is that?"
"Well, for one we don't know, where we'll be heading after we talk to Harry."

"Which is exactly why I'm going to go."

"Look, B'Elanna, this could prove to be dangerous. We could be facing the Borg."

B'Elanna almost laughed. "Tom, how many times have we faced the Borg when we were on Voyager. How many countless other times have we faced death? Really, Tom, you're going to have to come up with a better excuse then that as to why you don't want me to come along."

"It's different now, we have a daughter."

"And she'll be perfectly safe with your parents." Tom seemed about to say something, but B'Elanna stopped him. "Look, she was my Captain too. Not just my captain but also family. I owe it to her to go out and look for her with you two. I know I'm not the only one who's going to feel that way. If the Borg took Janeway, then they took one of our own. Just like Chakotay, I will not stop until we get her back."

Tom sat there speechless for a moment. Chakotay just watched the two of them in silence for a moment or two. Then finally he spoke up. "She's right Tom, we shouldn't make her stay behind, we all cared... care about Kathryn."

Everyone remained quiet. Tom knew that with the both of them working together he would never win. He also knew that Chakotay was right, B'Elanna cared about the Admiral. She, as well as any of the Voyager crew, had a right to search for their missing family member. He sighed in resignation, "you're both right." Then he looked at Chakotay, "who do we call next?"

* * *

"I hope this is important." Complained Voyager's former EMH as Chakotay let him in.

Tom looked up at the hologram. "What do you care doctor, it isn't as if you need sleep."

"It's the principle of the matter, you don't just call someone late at night and request them to meet at Chakotay's house immediately. Unless of course there is a medical emergency. Is everyone alright?"

"No, there is no medical emergency." Chakotay held his hands up when the doctor looked like he was about to complain even further. "But why we've asked you here is of equal importance. We'll start just as soon as Seven, err... Annika arrives."

The doctor looked up and there appeared to be hope (if that was possible for a hologram) in his eyes. Annika is going to be here? Tonight?"

Chakotay nodded his head slowly. "She should be here shortly." And almost as if on cue the chime rang. The Doctor looked over at the door expectantly, hoping to see Annika.

Annika stepped slowly into room. She greeted everyone one by one and then curiously looked over at Chakotay. "Captain, I am eager to know why it is you have summoned me here with such urgency."

Chakotay, sighed slightly and motioned to everyone to sit down as he himself sat down in a chair. He looked over at Tom so he could tell the new comers the story about his father. He sat back, making himself comfortable. He knew this would probably be the last relaxing moment he would have in awhile.
He closed his eyes as he remembered the last few relaxing moments he had with Kathryn before she left to go on that crazy mission having to do with the borg.



They were in bed the night before she left. Kathryn was reading one of her books, and Chakotay just sat there watching her. He never grew tired of that. He practically had memorized ever move of her hand, every movement of her hair. He was amazed by the woman in bed next to him. He couldn't believe that she was his. When he could watch her no longer she moved slowly over to where she sat and kissed her neck softly to get her attention.

She smiled slightly as she put the book down and looked at her husband. "Can I help you?"

"I just wanted to get your attention."

"Well you've got it Mr. Chakotay."

"I was just thinking about how much I was going to miss you. I thought when we both took positions at the academy that they wouldn't take you away from me." Chakotay complained.

"I know, but it you know how Starfleet can be sometimes. They think that this particular mission can only be handled with me helping out. There's nothing I can do, you know I can't go against Admiral Johanson's orders."

"Have you tried begging?"

Kathryn laughed while Chakotay grinned. He loved that sound. "I don't imagine that that will help?" She answered him.

After a few seconds Chakotay seemed to grow more somber. "They still haven't told you what exactly this mission will be have they?"

Kathryn shook her head. "They figure it would be best for me to receive the 'top secret' information when I board the Milwaukee tomorrow."

"Just promise me you'll take care of yourself. Top secret usually means very dangerous."

She smiled at him sincerely and then lifted one of her hands to his cheek, cupping it gently. Her love for him shown deeply in her eyes. "I spent seven years in the Delta Quadrant. I've faced the countless enemies Chakotay. I think whatever Starfleet is sending me I'll be safe. Besides, now I have someone to come home to. I won't let myself die. That's a promise Chakotay."

He raised his hand to her face and caressed her forehead just slightly before he tucked a stray strand of her auburn hair behind her ear. "Good because I don't know what I would do with out you. I've spent far too much time without you. I want you in my arms forever Kathryn."

She leaned forward and kissed him gently on the lips and then pulled away. "That's something you don't have to worry about. Trust me, it took me a long time to find you too, I'm not about to ruin what we have by getting myself killed."

He smiled softly and then leaned forward and kissed her again. He knew that she would somehow remain safe, and he would be with her again soon. But as he this was her last night sleeping in her own bed for a time, he wanted to spend a little quality time with his wife. And he wanted to do more than just talk. He pulled away from her for a moment. "Computer, turn off the lights." The computer did what was ordered and again he leaned down to kiss her.



"Captain Chakotay," the Doctor said pulling him out of his thoughts. "What can we do to help?" he asked for both Annika and himself. After hearing the story the both knew that Chakotay had asked them here for help. They also became hopeful and their spirits lifted when the heard that there was a small possibility that Janeway was still alive.

"You do realize though that the chances of finding her are very slim. It is possible that she could be back in the Delta Quadrant." Spoke up Annika.

"But there is a chance, no matter how small."

Annika nodded slowly, "I understand," in the past few years she had started to realize that if there was hope was a strong force, no matter how small. And everyone in this room had hope that Janeway was still alive. She would do everything to help find her. And then she repeated the Doctor's question. "What can we do?"

Chakotay looked at the two of them. "We tried to get a hold of Tuvok on Vulcan. When we talked to his wife it said that he had been summoned away to Deep Space Nine, on a matter of some emergency."

"And you would like us to go and see if we can find him?" Asked Annika.

"Exactly," Chakotay answered. "I know him and Kathryn have been friends a very long time. He would want to know about this right away. And we don't want this, shall we say sensitive information, to be sent via subspace. Anyone could hack into it and find out we know. Which could be dangerous for Admiral Paris and ourselves."

Annika nodded.

"What about you three, what will you be doing?" asked the Doctor.

"We're going to visit Harry, and depending on where he's going, maybe even hitch a ride with him." Said Tom.

"I take it you'll be going to the last known place the Admiral was?" asked the Doctor.

"Or as close as possible depending on if any other leads show up."

The doctor nodded.

Then B'Elanna spoke up. "We've gotten the two of you passage on a commercial vessel to Bajor, I'm guessing that the two of you from there will be able to find a way to Deep Space Nine. We figure it would be an easier excuse to say you two are old friends who are just going on vacation together if someone asks too many questions."

"That shouldn't be hard for the Doctor." Said Tom.

The Doctor, having ignored what Mr. Paris said, exclaimed, "I always wanted to see Bajor. I'll have to remember my camera!"

Tom just rolled his eyes.

"Okay, okay, I think that right now, what we all need to do is rest." Chakotay looked at the Doctor who was about to say something about how that wasn't possible for him but Chakotay stopped him, "Yes Doctor I know you can't 'rest', however I think you get my point. If anything just sit down and read. Kathryn has many books that you can choose from." Then he looked over at Tom and B'Elanna. "You two can have mine and Kathryn's room." Then to Annika, "There is a guest room down that hall," he motioned to it with his hand. "I'll stick to the couch."

Everyone went to their respective places and the Doctor picked up a book and found a comfortable place to read. Soon everyone was resting comfortably and seemed to be content for the first time in a month.




TBC...