Not my characs niether is STV. The story is mine.
1 YEAR LATER
Kathryn opened her eyes with difficulty. There seemed to be a bright light in her face that was blinding her. Finally her eyes adjusted, and she realized it was just sunlight. She tried to move but found it difficult. Unsure of what was wrong and what to do she laid there for a moment. She did not know where she was and became confused. Kathryn knew she wasn't on Voyager. The room about her was made from some type of mud material, much like the adobe homes found on ancient earth. The mattress she laid on seemed to be made from straw, and she could hear voices outside the open window. Then she heard a familiar voice, a comforting voice.
"Don't worry I wont be long. You know I only visit once a week. I'll just be a few minutes, then we can go on a picnic. How does that sound, ok?" A few moments went by, then she heard his footsteps. He strode in with unfamiliar clothes, and stopped in his tracks when his eyes came upon her.
"You're awake?!" He was motionless for a few moments, mouth agape, then turned and ran out the door. Kathryn was afraid he had left her, and was only a dream, then minutes later he returned with the Doctor.
"Captain, it's good to see that you are awake. How are you feeling." Chakotay had sat at the edge of the bed and had taken her hand as the Doctor asked her this. She opened her mouth to respond, but found no sound came out. Kathryn struggled to make words come out, but they would not.
"Well I'm not surprised with the trauma that you went through that you have lost your voice. Don't worry. I'll give you voice lessons, and you'll get it back." She nodded.
"There's allot of therapy you need to go through. You've been in a coma for a year. You haven't used your muscles in a long time. And there's plenty of helping hands to guide you along the way." A year. But why? What could have happened? Why was she not on Voyager? Chakotay looked at her.
"Do you remember what happened?" She shook her head no. "Well. You and Tom crashed Voyager on this planet after everyone had evacuated. You were both hurt pretty bad. You were the worst off. Tom only had a few broken bones, and bruises. You on the other hand were a different matter." Crashed the ship?
"Yes." The Doctor said. "You suffered extensive internal bleeding, five broken bones, and some brain damage which explains your speech ability, and movement. Luckily the doctor here is not that bad, and helped. Although of course he doesn't have the knowledge that I have."
Kathryn smiled briefly. She couldn't help but be lost by the events that were told to her.
"Everyone can't wait to see you. The crew seems to like this planet. They are getting on with their lives." He frowned a moment and looked down, then looked up with a smile again. "You know this place reminds me of old Mexico. The people are very friendly. Most of the crew have built homes for themselves in a section of town all our own. Don't worry, you'll have plenty of time to see everyone later. You better rest now." He smiled and touched her cheek before getting up to leave.
"Yes rest now. You have allot of work ahead." The Doctor left. She had been asleep for a year. She was sure she had plenty of rest, and didn't really need that much.
The days came and went. The work was extremely difficult, but everyone came and helped her. She was happy to learn of B'Elanna's baby named Katy. They said she was named after one of the greatest people they know. Finally the day came when she could walk, or maybe more like shuffle, on her own. And there was a party in her honor.
The scene before her was like none she had ever seen before. There were millions upon millions of stars in the sky. Hung everywhere, even in the trees, were little lights. In the center of the courtyard was a dance floor with a roof that lanterns hung from. People sat at the tables scattered everywhere, and others danced to the beautiful music. Kathryn had never felt so warm or happy before. And she sat there and watched her crew be happier than they had ever been while on Voyager. Maybe, this was the best thing that could of happened to them. B'Elanna and Tom danced, while Naomi, and Harry played with little Katy. Seven and Chakotay danced as well. Tuvok sat watching while Neelix talked his head off, until Samantha Wildman came and asked him to dance. Everyone had gone on with their lives just as Chakotay had said.
"Why do you keep looking at her?"
"What? Who?"
"The Captain. You have been staring at her all night."
"Are you jealous?" He smiled.
"I do not get jealous."
"How about I go get us some drinks?"
"I am not thirsty."
"Well I am. I'll be right back." She watched as he walked away. He didn't answer her question, only avoided it. She knew she was losing him as he sat down next to the Captain and smiled. There was nothing she could do. He had always loved Janeway, and she knew that, though he would never admit it. She sat down next to Harry.
"What's wrong." He asked.
"Nothing, I am fine." She continued to look at them together across the dance floor.
"Worried huh?" He said looking where she was.
"I have nothing to be worried about." She looked at him and he dropped the subject. But in reality, she was worried.
"So, you having fun?" He smiled his big charming smile.
"It....is...beaut..iful." She still struggled with her speech, but it was getting better. She was like one of those people recovering from a stroke.
"Here I got you a drink."
"Thank...you."
"You want to dance?" She smiled.
"I....can....barely....walk." He laughed.
"Maybe next time."
"The...sky... is....so....pretty." He looked up with her. They sat there saying nothing for little.
"You remember that time we had to stay down on that planet, just the two of us?" She nodded. "Sometimes I wish we had never left." She wouldn't admit it, but she felt the same way. "Why have you always rejected me? And don't tell me it's because you're the Captain and not supposed to have a relationship with a crew member."
"That....is...what ....I ....always...told....my..self. Really....I think...it was...some..thing...else." He looked at her, but she did not dare look at him.
"What would that be?"
"That... some...thing would....happen, and...I....would....lose...you. I...told...myself...it...would be....easier...if...I....didn't....show...what I....really...felt." She looked again at the people dancing. Kathryn noticed Seven staring at them from across the way.
"Do you know what you put me through. I always tried to move on. And I always hoped that one day you would come around. All those times we had dinner together, I hoped that something more would come of them." He looked away across the dance floor.
"Why are....you..tell..ing .....me...this...now?"
"Because, it's either now or never. I couldn't miss this opportunity. It may never come again, or too late. I don't want to have any regrets." He sighed deeply.
"Nor do I." She finally looked at him. "All ..these....years I ..took ..you..for...grant.ted. I always...need.ed...you...though...I never...said it. Is ..it..too..late..now?" He looked at her and grinned.
"It's never too late for you." He took her hand. "Hey you wanna go for a walk."
"Why not." He helped her up and wrapped her arm in his. He felt sturdy against her.
"Come on, I'll show you around some."
She watched as they left. A scowl formed upon her features.
"Hey, they're probably just talking." Harry offered. Her face softened to it's normal serious look as she looked at him. "Hey, Katy wants to sit on her aunties lap. Don't you." He lifted the little girl from his lap to hers. She had held the child before, and was starting to get used to it, though it still felt akward. Seven looked at the child.
"Hello." She said. The baby laughed, but she did not know why. She did not say anything funny. Of course she refused to talk to the child as the others did, in a childish tone, and always repeating things in a high pitched way. Harry always laughed at her when she held the child.
"You know, one day you'll have a kid and will act like we do. So you might as well start now."
"I will not act as you do. Tuvok said he has never done that with his children."
"Tuvok's a Vulcon, you're not." He laughed. Then suddenly they both sniffed the air as a foul stench wafted to their noses. "I think little Katy here needs her diaper changed." He looked at her.
"I will not do it." She was very adamant.
"Come on we'll do it together." And grabbing a bag of the baby's things they walked off to somewhere out of the way.
"How come those two never got together?" Tom asked.
"I don't think he could handle her." "Hey, some said I wouldn't be able to handle you."
"And you still can't flyboy."
"One can always dream."
"It looks like Chakotay is straying."
"What do you mean?"
"Didn't you see him leave with the Captain? He seemed pretty happy with her, just leaving Seven alone like that and not saying anything to her."
"The Captain know about them?"
"Nope, I don't think he's told her. Just left that part out, I guess." She shook her head.
"Do you think this whole thing is the best thing that has ever happened to us?"
"No I think Katy is the best thing that has ever happened to us." He smiled and kissed her deeply. "Hey, that reminds me, she needs to go to bed."
"Can't we let Uncle Harry and Aunt Seven do that."
"I don't think Aunt Seven would like that very much." She grabbed his hand and pulled him along in the trail of Harry and Seven.
"So do you like it here?"
"It'sss....so...beautiful." She said as they shuffled along the cobblestone street.
"How about tomorrow I take you to the beach? You haven't been there yet, have you?"
"No." She could picture in her mind what it must look like. The clear blue waves breaking on shore, and the wind grabbing at her hair. If Voyager had never crashed here she would not be walking on a cobble stone street with Chakotay right now. Every day something made her happy they are here, and something made her regret it. Right now, is not a moment for regrets.
"We should probably be getting back now."
"No, I...would like...to go ...home now." Home. So many places.
"Ok. I'll walk you." They strolled along talking about nothing and everything. She nodded at the people walking by.
"So I guess I'll see you tomorrow." He said as they neared the door to her room. She smiled. He leaned forward and kissed her cheek gently. They still held scars from some minor burns. "Sleep tight." His hand slowly slipped out of hers as he walked away.
Chakotay noticed everyone was going home for the evening and decided to check up on little Katy. He would imagine she would be getting ready for sleep, if she was not already. He walked up the stairs to Paris's doorway and heard a small akward laugh come from inside. There were voices coming from inside, and it wasn't Tom's or B'Elanna's. He followed the voices to Katy's room, and the door was open slightly. There he saw the backs of Seven and Harry. They were dressing the baby for bed.
"You know, for such a smart person, you don't know how to dress a baby."
"I am not used to such things."
"Get used to it. One day you might have kids of your own."
"I do not want any children."
"You say that now. Just wait. The time will come. It's inevitable so you might as well face it now. Deep down you want a kid and you know it."
"I do not know what you are talking about."
"Okay Sev whatever you say." Harry chuckled. "So are you doing better now.'
"I was not worse before."
"Seven come on. I know what's going on with you. It's better if you talk about it. Get your feelings out and you'll feel much better. Now tell me the truth. Don't worry I don't bite, and I can keep a secret."
"I have many feelings that I don't understand. I....I am confused."
"About what." He said laying the baby down.
"Chakotay and I."
"What, you don't think he loves you anymore?"
"He never loved me. He was just lonely."
"Come on that's not true."
"I see it in his eyes every day. When he looks at her, his eyes glow. He does not love me nor will he ever. It was just a matter of time."
Chakotay turned and walked away, faced with the harsh reality of her words. He did not once think of her while he was with Kathryn. He had only been fooling himself at Seven's expense. What is he supposed to do?
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1 YEAR LATER
Kathryn opened her eyes with difficulty. There seemed to be a bright light in her face that was blinding her. Finally her eyes adjusted, and she realized it was just sunlight. She tried to move but found it difficult. Unsure of what was wrong and what to do she laid there for a moment. She did not know where she was and became confused. Kathryn knew she wasn't on Voyager. The room about her was made from some type of mud material, much like the adobe homes found on ancient earth. The mattress she laid on seemed to be made from straw, and she could hear voices outside the open window. Then she heard a familiar voice, a comforting voice.
"Don't worry I wont be long. You know I only visit once a week. I'll just be a few minutes, then we can go on a picnic. How does that sound, ok?" A few moments went by, then she heard his footsteps. He strode in with unfamiliar clothes, and stopped in his tracks when his eyes came upon her.
"You're awake?!" He was motionless for a few moments, mouth agape, then turned and ran out the door. Kathryn was afraid he had left her, and was only a dream, then minutes later he returned with the Doctor.
"Captain, it's good to see that you are awake. How are you feeling." Chakotay had sat at the edge of the bed and had taken her hand as the Doctor asked her this. She opened her mouth to respond, but found no sound came out. Kathryn struggled to make words come out, but they would not.
"Well I'm not surprised with the trauma that you went through that you have lost your voice. Don't worry. I'll give you voice lessons, and you'll get it back." She nodded.
"There's allot of therapy you need to go through. You've been in a coma for a year. You haven't used your muscles in a long time. And there's plenty of helping hands to guide you along the way." A year. But why? What could have happened? Why was she not on Voyager? Chakotay looked at her.
"Do you remember what happened?" She shook her head no. "Well. You and Tom crashed Voyager on this planet after everyone had evacuated. You were both hurt pretty bad. You were the worst off. Tom only had a few broken bones, and bruises. You on the other hand were a different matter." Crashed the ship?
"Yes." The Doctor said. "You suffered extensive internal bleeding, five broken bones, and some brain damage which explains your speech ability, and movement. Luckily the doctor here is not that bad, and helped. Although of course he doesn't have the knowledge that I have."
Kathryn smiled briefly. She couldn't help but be lost by the events that were told to her.
"Everyone can't wait to see you. The crew seems to like this planet. They are getting on with their lives." He frowned a moment and looked down, then looked up with a smile again. "You know this place reminds me of old Mexico. The people are very friendly. Most of the crew have built homes for themselves in a section of town all our own. Don't worry, you'll have plenty of time to see everyone later. You better rest now." He smiled and touched her cheek before getting up to leave.
"Yes rest now. You have allot of work ahead." The Doctor left. She had been asleep for a year. She was sure she had plenty of rest, and didn't really need that much.
The days came and went. The work was extremely difficult, but everyone came and helped her. She was happy to learn of B'Elanna's baby named Katy. They said she was named after one of the greatest people they know. Finally the day came when she could walk, or maybe more like shuffle, on her own. And there was a party in her honor.
The scene before her was like none she had ever seen before. There were millions upon millions of stars in the sky. Hung everywhere, even in the trees, were little lights. In the center of the courtyard was a dance floor with a roof that lanterns hung from. People sat at the tables scattered everywhere, and others danced to the beautiful music. Kathryn had never felt so warm or happy before. And she sat there and watched her crew be happier than they had ever been while on Voyager. Maybe, this was the best thing that could of happened to them. B'Elanna and Tom danced, while Naomi, and Harry played with little Katy. Seven and Chakotay danced as well. Tuvok sat watching while Neelix talked his head off, until Samantha Wildman came and asked him to dance. Everyone had gone on with their lives just as Chakotay had said.
"Why do you keep looking at her?"
"What? Who?"
"The Captain. You have been staring at her all night."
"Are you jealous?" He smiled.
"I do not get jealous."
"How about I go get us some drinks?"
"I am not thirsty."
"Well I am. I'll be right back." She watched as he walked away. He didn't answer her question, only avoided it. She knew she was losing him as he sat down next to the Captain and smiled. There was nothing she could do. He had always loved Janeway, and she knew that, though he would never admit it. She sat down next to Harry.
"What's wrong." He asked.
"Nothing, I am fine." She continued to look at them together across the dance floor.
"Worried huh?" He said looking where she was.
"I have nothing to be worried about." She looked at him and he dropped the subject. But in reality, she was worried.
"So, you having fun?" He smiled his big charming smile.
"It....is...beaut..iful." She still struggled with her speech, but it was getting better. She was like one of those people recovering from a stroke.
"Here I got you a drink."
"Thank...you."
"You want to dance?" She smiled.
"I....can....barely....walk." He laughed.
"Maybe next time."
"The...sky... is....so....pretty." He looked up with her. They sat there saying nothing for little.
"You remember that time we had to stay down on that planet, just the two of us?" She nodded. "Sometimes I wish we had never left." She wouldn't admit it, but she felt the same way. "Why have you always rejected me? And don't tell me it's because you're the Captain and not supposed to have a relationship with a crew member."
"That....is...what ....I ....always...told....my..self. Really....I think...it was...some..thing...else." He looked at her, but she did not dare look at him.
"What would that be?"
"That... some...thing would....happen, and...I....would....lose...you. I...told...myself...it...would be....easier...if...I....didn't....show...what I....really...felt." She looked again at the people dancing. Kathryn noticed Seven staring at them from across the way.
"Do you know what you put me through. I always tried to move on. And I always hoped that one day you would come around. All those times we had dinner together, I hoped that something more would come of them." He looked away across the dance floor.
"Why are....you..tell..ing .....me...this...now?"
"Because, it's either now or never. I couldn't miss this opportunity. It may never come again, or too late. I don't want to have any regrets." He sighed deeply.
"Nor do I." She finally looked at him. "All ..these....years I ..took ..you..for...grant.ted. I always...need.ed...you...though...I never...said it. Is ..it..too..late..now?" He looked at her and grinned.
"It's never too late for you." He took her hand. "Hey you wanna go for a walk."
"Why not." He helped her up and wrapped her arm in his. He felt sturdy against her.
"Come on, I'll show you around some."
She watched as they left. A scowl formed upon her features.
"Hey, they're probably just talking." Harry offered. Her face softened to it's normal serious look as she looked at him. "Hey, Katy wants to sit on her aunties lap. Don't you." He lifted the little girl from his lap to hers. She had held the child before, and was starting to get used to it, though it still felt akward. Seven looked at the child.
"Hello." She said. The baby laughed, but she did not know why. She did not say anything funny. Of course she refused to talk to the child as the others did, in a childish tone, and always repeating things in a high pitched way. Harry always laughed at her when she held the child.
"You know, one day you'll have a kid and will act like we do. So you might as well start now."
"I will not act as you do. Tuvok said he has never done that with his children."
"Tuvok's a Vulcon, you're not." He laughed. Then suddenly they both sniffed the air as a foul stench wafted to their noses. "I think little Katy here needs her diaper changed." He looked at her.
"I will not do it." She was very adamant.
"Come on we'll do it together." And grabbing a bag of the baby's things they walked off to somewhere out of the way.
"How come those two never got together?" Tom asked.
"I don't think he could handle her." "Hey, some said I wouldn't be able to handle you."
"And you still can't flyboy."
"One can always dream."
"It looks like Chakotay is straying."
"What do you mean?"
"Didn't you see him leave with the Captain? He seemed pretty happy with her, just leaving Seven alone like that and not saying anything to her."
"The Captain know about them?"
"Nope, I don't think he's told her. Just left that part out, I guess." She shook her head.
"Do you think this whole thing is the best thing that has ever happened to us?"
"No I think Katy is the best thing that has ever happened to us." He smiled and kissed her deeply. "Hey, that reminds me, she needs to go to bed."
"Can't we let Uncle Harry and Aunt Seven do that."
"I don't think Aunt Seven would like that very much." She grabbed his hand and pulled him along in the trail of Harry and Seven.
"So do you like it here?"
"It'sss....so...beautiful." She said as they shuffled along the cobblestone street.
"How about tomorrow I take you to the beach? You haven't been there yet, have you?"
"No." She could picture in her mind what it must look like. The clear blue waves breaking on shore, and the wind grabbing at her hair. If Voyager had never crashed here she would not be walking on a cobble stone street with Chakotay right now. Every day something made her happy they are here, and something made her regret it. Right now, is not a moment for regrets.
"We should probably be getting back now."
"No, I...would like...to go ...home now." Home. So many places.
"Ok. I'll walk you." They strolled along talking about nothing and everything. She nodded at the people walking by.
"So I guess I'll see you tomorrow." He said as they neared the door to her room. She smiled. He leaned forward and kissed her cheek gently. They still held scars from some minor burns. "Sleep tight." His hand slowly slipped out of hers as he walked away.
Chakotay noticed everyone was going home for the evening and decided to check up on little Katy. He would imagine she would be getting ready for sleep, if she was not already. He walked up the stairs to Paris's doorway and heard a small akward laugh come from inside. There were voices coming from inside, and it wasn't Tom's or B'Elanna's. He followed the voices to Katy's room, and the door was open slightly. There he saw the backs of Seven and Harry. They were dressing the baby for bed.
"You know, for such a smart person, you don't know how to dress a baby."
"I am not used to such things."
"Get used to it. One day you might have kids of your own."
"I do not want any children."
"You say that now. Just wait. The time will come. It's inevitable so you might as well face it now. Deep down you want a kid and you know it."
"I do not know what you are talking about."
"Okay Sev whatever you say." Harry chuckled. "So are you doing better now.'
"I was not worse before."
"Seven come on. I know what's going on with you. It's better if you talk about it. Get your feelings out and you'll feel much better. Now tell me the truth. Don't worry I don't bite, and I can keep a secret."
"I have many feelings that I don't understand. I....I am confused."
"About what." He said laying the baby down.
"Chakotay and I."
"What, you don't think he loves you anymore?"
"He never loved me. He was just lonely."
"Come on that's not true."
"I see it in his eyes every day. When he looks at her, his eyes glow. He does not love me nor will he ever. It was just a matter of time."
Chakotay turned and walked away, faced with the harsh reality of her words. He did not once think of her while he was with Kathryn. He had only been fooling himself at Seven's expense. What is he supposed to do?
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