Chapter 4

          "So let me get this straight you were a Borg for almost three days."

          "Yes and I still am part Borg."

          "I guess you will need to regenerate now instead of sleep."

          "Yes I guess I will."

          "Well it's not as bad as it was back in Seven of Nines day.  All you have to do is wear a small device on your temple and we can put a hologram over it just like your implants"

          "Okay"

          Gueor put the small disc on Hansons temple, which disappeared after the Doctor moved his hand away.

          "How did it happen?" asked Hanson.

          "I am guessing that a small nano probe was on the scout ships hull.  Did you ever touch the hull?"

          "Yes to catch my balance."

          "Did you also touch the holodeck computer?"

          "Yes and that is probable why it didn't open for you."

          "I will scan the ship for and Borg life forms or technology and you go regenerate in your quarters."

          "Okay and I want you to keep this between us."

          Hanson left the sickbay and as so as the door closed the doctor said,

          "Mirage monitor Hanson and don't tell anyone about this okay."

          "Yes sir."

          Hanson slowly walked to his quarters and when he walked in he saw his wife sitting at the desk on the computer terminal.  When she saw him she stood up and gave him a kiss. 

          "Are you okay honey?  The doctor wouldn't let me see you.  Why?"

          "It's nothing that I can't handle sweetie."

          "Computer could you please give us some privacy."

          "Privacy mode engaged."

          "Thank you."

          "What happened in the holodeck?"

          "I had to undergo some surgery okay."

          "Why didn't you let the doc do it?"

          "To tell you the truth I was assimilated by a Borg nano probe and that same nano probe locked down the holodeck.  Or that's what the doc tells me."

          "Your kidding right."

          "No I am not"

          At that he turned off the holographic skin covering his implants.  Elith almost fainted when she saw the implants.

          "See I am not kidding."

          "I guess you aren't kidding are you."

          "Don't tell anyone because I am afraid that they may not feel comfortable with a Borg as their captain."

          "I'm sure they wouldn't be wild about it would they."

          "No they probable wouldn't would they."

          By this time they had moved to sit on the bed and Roger Hanson had put his holographic skin back on so he didn't look like he had just had a bad run in with an electro-solder.      

          "Are you okay?"

          "I am fine."

          "Well this changes everything doesn't it?"

          "No, all I have to do is wear this small regeneration thing the Doc gave me."

          "Well it's not that bad is it?"

          "No, it isn't."

          "Well the Doc told me to take a rest"

          "Right, I let you rest."

          With that she left the quarters. 

          "Computer disengage privacy mode.  And turn the lights off."

          "Privacy mode disengaged."

          The lights then dimmed into nothingness and Hanson dropped down onto the bed and closed his eyes.

          "Begin regeneration"

          With that he fell into a deep dark void in which he could hear them.

          Red splashed on to Hanson's face which awaked him from his regeneration or was it the sudden rise in the voices volume. 

          "Captain to the bridge." Stated Commander Hanson over the intercom.

          "I'll be there in a minute." he replied.

          A minute later he walked onto the bridge, which was unusually busy.

          "Report." he hollered over the commotion.

          "A Borg armada has just entered know space and is braking into different fleets.  It looks as if they are headed for each of the different races home worlds." replied Lt. Commander Vok.

          "We are the only ones that stand a chance against them.  How do we defend everyone?" asked Ensign Yoder.