Category: Star Trek Voyager - C/7
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: Star Trek: Voyager and all things contained therein are the property of Paramount and Viacom. I will receive no profit from this story.
Title: Tempus Fugit
By: Raven
ACT THREE
FADE IN.
EXT. EARTH - GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
INT. SEVEN'S APARTMENT
It's just past 3:00 AM as Seven leaves her bed and the arms of the man she would now call her lover. Filled with new feelings of passion, she smiles then resumes her destination to the bathroom and returns wearing a form fitting bio-suit. Seven enters another room, flicks a switch, steps up into position and begins to regenerate in her new and improved Earth version alcove. Her eyes close and within minutes her regeneration commences but is soon disrupted by unwanted images.
(SEVEN'S DREAM)
In a Borg Cube without resistance, Seven freely walks down the corridors only to be stopped at a double door entry. The doors open and reveal several Talaxians undergoing assimilation. Un-phased by the scene, she continues on and is stopped by two drones who guide her by taking each arm. They lead her into another room where the assembly of an advanced form is taking place. First, the arms and then the legs join a torso covered in black exo-plating. Then, the head and spinal column is lowered ever so carefully into its desired location. The figure is a woman who would be known as the Queen, for she is the Borg and the Borg are her. Completely assembled, she approaches Seven, who appears reluctant to view an adversary looking so much like her ex-captain, mentor and friend.
QUEEN
Welcome home Seven of Nine.
SEVEN
This isn't happening! I'm dreaming!
QUEEN
It's as real as you want it to be.
SEVEN
What do you want?!
QUEEN
Is that any way to treat your family?
SEVEN
We're not family! What do you want?!
QUEEN
All of humanity, but you already knew that.
SEVEN
Leave us alone! The Borg are powerful, you
don't need us!
QUEEN
We can't do that. You were warned to stay out of
my nebulae, now you and your friends will pay the
consequences.
SEVEN
We pose no threat to the Collective, why is the
Borg so insistent on assimilating Earth, we are
irrelevant, it is illogical. You don't need us!
QUEEN
(getting in Seven's face)
Your captain destroyed our Unimatrix, not to
mention our transwarp hub. She must pay for
her actions, you all will and you're going to
help us.
SEVEN
I will not comply!
QUEEN
You already have.
The overconfident Queen backs off as drones converge on Seven, who is now completely surrounded. She's restrained once more as the nearest drone extends a cybernetic prosthetic and injects tubules into her neck. Her skin goes white as metal implants begin to break through the surface. Seven screams out in pain as her knees begin to buckle. Just as she is about to collapse, she opens her eyes and finds Chakotay holding her by the arms. To her surprise, she is still in her alcove.
CHAKOTAY
Seven...what happened? You were yelling out.
SEVEN
(frightened)
The Borg. I...I dreamt the Queen was here.
Regaining her composure, Seven steps down, feels her neck for puncture marks and begins to describe to Chakotay her visit by her former Collective.
CHAKOTAY
You don't think it was a dream. She was here,
wasn't she?
SEVEN
I believe so.
CHAKOTAY
We should take you to see the Doctor.
SEVEN
I'm not damaged, but I do believe we need to
speak with Admiral Janeway.
CHAKOTAY
I agree.
Chakotay tries to hail Janeway on Seven's comm. phone but there's no answer.
CHAKOTAY
It's late. She's probably still sleeping, lets wait until
morning.
SEVEN
It is morning.
Just as Chakotay is about to respond, a call comes through for Seven.
PARIS
(O.S.)
Seven...It's Tom...I'm sorry it's so late but
B'Elanna and I need you to come down to
Starfleet Medical as soon as possible.
CHAKOTAY
What's going on Tom? What's the emergency?
PARIS
(O.S., Surprised)
Chakotay?...Umm...It's Miral, she's been infected
with some kind of virus.
Seven and Chakotay exchange looks.
CHAKOTAY
We're on our way.
***
EXT. EARTH - STARFLEET MEDICAL (OPTICAL)
INT. MEDICAL CORRIDOR
Twenty minutes later...
As Seven and Chakotay approach Tom, they notice that the hospital is busier than normal for that time of night. Chakotay stops to talk with Tom as Seven continues inside to speak with the Doctor.
CHAKOTAY
Where's B'Elanna?
PARIS
She's down the hall. I wouldn't approach her if I
were you, she's pretty angry right now.
CHAKOTAY
We go back a long way...I'll speak with her later.
How's Miral? What's her condition?
PARIS
Unchanged.
INT. MEDICAL LABORATORY
As Tom and Chakotay enter, Seven and the Doctor are hovering over a small incubator containing Miral, who appears humanoid with a few metallic spider implants covering portions of her grayish toned face. After close examination, the Doctor approaches Tom with his findings.
DOCTOR
Where's B'Elanna?
PARIS
She's down the hall. She wanted to be alone.
Have you found a way to reverse the damage?
DOCTOR
Not exactly, but thanks to Seven, we may be able
to slow down the process...long enough to find
an antidote.
CHAKOTAY
Well, lets have it Doctor.
DOCTOR
It may be easier if Seven explained.
SEVEN
Miral is undergoing a transformation...she is
becoming Borg.
PARIS
Yes, we can see that for ourselves. Why is it
happening and how do we stop this?
SEVEN
I'm not certain, but if we place Miral in a maturation
chamber, her transformation rate will decrease but
there will be an acceleration in her growth. The
other option is to program my nanoprobes and
transfuse them to her. However, there is a risk.
PARIS
What kind of risk?
DOCTOR
Because of her age, her physiology may reject
the offering and consider it a threat to her
immune system.
PARIS
You mean she could die?
DOCTOR
Yes, I'm afraid so.
PARIS
Doc, there has to be something else you can do
for her.
DOCTOR
I'm sorry Mr. Paris, but until we find out more about
this virus, there's nothing we can do. Maybe you
should take some time and talk to your wife. This
is a decision you both need to make.
CHAKOTAY
That's a good idea. Do you want me to accompany
you?
PARIS
No...I'll talk to her. I need to speak with her alone.
CHAKOTAY
Okay Tom, we're here if you need us.
Tom acknowledges Chakotay with a half smile and exits the lab. Approximately fifteen minutes pass as B'Elanna enters the lab with Tom closely behind. The infuriated half-Klingon walks directly up to Seven.
TORRES
What's she doing here!
DOCTOR
B'Elanna? Seven's here to help you.
TORRES
Get that Borg out of here! Stay away from me
and stay away from my daughter!
CHAKOTAY
B'Elanna, you're not thinking. Seven and the
Doctor may have a treatment to help Miral.
You need her!
TORRES
The only thing I need right now is for that Borg
bitch to get out of my sight. If it weren't for her
kind, this wouldn't be happening!
DOCTOR
B'Elanna...that's not true. Seven isn't responsible,
if anything she may be able to help.
SEVEN
It's okay Doctor. She doesn't want my help.
(beat)
Lieutenant...I'm sorry for what's happened to your
daughter. I want to help you but I will respect your
wishes. I do understand your resistance. Please let
me know if or when I can assist you.
B'Elanna turns away from Seven and walks over to the incubator.
PARIS
Please don't take it personally Seven, she doesn't
mean what she says. I know you're trying to help,
but I'm going to have to support B'Elanna on this.
DOCTOR
I don't mean to interrupt but someone needs to make
a decision before its too late. If we don't do some-
thing, your daughter is going to succumb to the Borg.
B'Elanna turns around and approaches the Doctor. To her dismay, he takes a couple steps back. Tom stands next to his wife and takes her hand in his.
PARIS
(voice cracking)
We want you to terminate her.
DOCTOR
(shocked)
I will not! It's against my oath as a physician. I
will not take her life!
TORRES
If you won't, then I will!
CHAKOTAY
Tom...are you sure this is what you want?
PARIS
Yes. We've talked it over...we don't want her
to suffer any more then she has to. We love her
too much to let this happen.
CHAKOTAY
B'Elanna...can I speak with you alone?
B'Elanna says nothing and storms out of the lab. Chakotay follows after her.
INT. MEDICAL CORRIDOR
CHAKOTAY
We've known each other a long time. Are you
sure you're not letting your emotions get in the
way of your decision-making? Once it's done,
there's no turning back.
TORRES
My emotions may be out of control, but my mind is
functioning just fine. I don't want my daughter
becoming Borg. We've lost her already. Didn't you
see her? She doesn't even look alive anymore. I
want it to end as soon as possible.
CHAKOTAY
Seven and the Doctor may be able to come up with
an antidote. Don't you want to give her that chance?
TORRES
I know you're trying to help, but I don't want her
nanoprobes infecting my daughter. It's bad enough
she's infecting you.
CHAKOTAY
(upset)
I'm not even going to respond to that because I
know you didn't mean it. You can do whatever
or say whatever you want but you're not going
to push me away! We're family!
Walking away, B'Elanna, who is lost in thought, turns around with her demeanor changed.
TORRES
You're right. I didn't mean it. I'm sorry. I'll
talk to Seven...later. But for now, I need your
support on this. My daughter's life has been
compromised. I don't want her to suffer. This
is the most difficult and painful decision I've
ever had to make. Please help me follow this
through.
CHAKOTAY
(hesitating)
Okay. I may not agree with your decision, but
I do understand why. You'll have my support.
Chakotay walks over to B'Elanna and extends his arms around her. After a few minutes, they depart and enter the lab.
INT. MEDICAL LABORATORY
DOCTOR
So, which treatment will it be?
CHAKOTAY
Neither.
DOCTOR
But Commander...
CHAKOTAY
(interrupting)
Do it Doctor!
DOCTOR
(upset)
As a physician, I cannot carry out the termination.
I'll prepare the hypospray but one of you will have
to administer it.
Tom, B'Elanna, Chakotay and Seven remain silent waiting for the next person to speak up.
TORRES
P'Taq! You're all cowards! Give it to me, I'll do
it myself!
SEVEN
No. I will.
TORRES
(surprised)
What? What did you say?
SEVEN
I am Borg. I know what she'll go through if
she continues to progress. Please let me do this.
B'Elanna nods with understanding. Seven takes the lethal hypospray and approaches the incubator. With a flick of a switch the force field is turned off. Seven removes the cover and looks down at the tiny infant engulfed with implants.
SEVEN
(whispering)
I'm sorry Miral. Your parents love you too
much to let you suffer. I wish someone had
terminated me when I was assimilated.
Seven reaches down and places the hypospray to Miral's neck and empties its contents. Within seconds, her life signs fade. The Doctor runs his medical tricorder and acknowledges that she has passed on. Tom holds B'Elanna in his arms as she sobs uncontrollably.
PARIS
(mouthing the words to Seven)
Thank you.
Seven acknowledges Tom, then exits the lab. Chakotay follows after her.
INT. MEDICAL CORRIDOR
CHAKOTAY
Seven!
Seven continues on and doesn't respond. Chakotay finally catches up to her and turns her around to face him. To his surprise, she is deeply upset.
CHAKOTAY
Are you okay?
SEVEN
(upset)
Please...Go away. I don't want you seeing me
like this.
CHAKOTAY
This is more of a reason to not be alone. Seven, what
you did for Tom and B'Elanna was the most
unselfish act I've ever witnessed. Don't turn away
from me.
SEVEN
I am Borg! Why do you want to be with me?
You heard her...I'm repulsive!
CHAKOTAY
You were Borg. Is that what this is about?
Seven doesn't respond. She merely looks away.
CHAKOTAY
Seven...the fact that you are part Borg is what
makes you unique. The last thing you are is
repulsive.
SEVEN
Why do you pursue me and not a real woman?
CHAKOTAY
Because you are a real woman! What happened to
you was horrible. You were a young child, a victim
just like Miral. Since your liberation, you've taken
enormous strides towards humanity that makes you
more human then most people on Earth. I've chosen
you because I'm in love with you.
SEVEN
I don't understand.
CHAKOTAY
Seven...I just told you I'm in love with you.
Moisture begins to fill up Seven's eyes as Chakotay holds her in his arms.
CHAKOTAY
Come on. Lets go home.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
To be continued...
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: Star Trek: Voyager and all things contained therein are the property of Paramount and Viacom. I will receive no profit from this story.
Title: Tempus Fugit
By: Raven
ACT THREE
FADE IN.
EXT. EARTH - GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
INT. SEVEN'S APARTMENT
It's just past 3:00 AM as Seven leaves her bed and the arms of the man she would now call her lover. Filled with new feelings of passion, she smiles then resumes her destination to the bathroom and returns wearing a form fitting bio-suit. Seven enters another room, flicks a switch, steps up into position and begins to regenerate in her new and improved Earth version alcove. Her eyes close and within minutes her regeneration commences but is soon disrupted by unwanted images.
(SEVEN'S DREAM)
In a Borg Cube without resistance, Seven freely walks down the corridors only to be stopped at a double door entry. The doors open and reveal several Talaxians undergoing assimilation. Un-phased by the scene, she continues on and is stopped by two drones who guide her by taking each arm. They lead her into another room where the assembly of an advanced form is taking place. First, the arms and then the legs join a torso covered in black exo-plating. Then, the head and spinal column is lowered ever so carefully into its desired location. The figure is a woman who would be known as the Queen, for she is the Borg and the Borg are her. Completely assembled, she approaches Seven, who appears reluctant to view an adversary looking so much like her ex-captain, mentor and friend.
QUEEN
Welcome home Seven of Nine.
SEVEN
This isn't happening! I'm dreaming!
QUEEN
It's as real as you want it to be.
SEVEN
What do you want?!
QUEEN
Is that any way to treat your family?
SEVEN
We're not family! What do you want?!
QUEEN
All of humanity, but you already knew that.
SEVEN
Leave us alone! The Borg are powerful, you
don't need us!
QUEEN
We can't do that. You were warned to stay out of
my nebulae, now you and your friends will pay the
consequences.
SEVEN
We pose no threat to the Collective, why is the
Borg so insistent on assimilating Earth, we are
irrelevant, it is illogical. You don't need us!
QUEEN
(getting in Seven's face)
Your captain destroyed our Unimatrix, not to
mention our transwarp hub. She must pay for
her actions, you all will and you're going to
help us.
SEVEN
I will not comply!
QUEEN
You already have.
The overconfident Queen backs off as drones converge on Seven, who is now completely surrounded. She's restrained once more as the nearest drone extends a cybernetic prosthetic and injects tubules into her neck. Her skin goes white as metal implants begin to break through the surface. Seven screams out in pain as her knees begin to buckle. Just as she is about to collapse, she opens her eyes and finds Chakotay holding her by the arms. To her surprise, she is still in her alcove.
CHAKOTAY
Seven...what happened? You were yelling out.
SEVEN
(frightened)
The Borg. I...I dreamt the Queen was here.
Regaining her composure, Seven steps down, feels her neck for puncture marks and begins to describe to Chakotay her visit by her former Collective.
CHAKOTAY
You don't think it was a dream. She was here,
wasn't she?
SEVEN
I believe so.
CHAKOTAY
We should take you to see the Doctor.
SEVEN
I'm not damaged, but I do believe we need to
speak with Admiral Janeway.
CHAKOTAY
I agree.
Chakotay tries to hail Janeway on Seven's comm. phone but there's no answer.
CHAKOTAY
It's late. She's probably still sleeping, lets wait until
morning.
SEVEN
It is morning.
Just as Chakotay is about to respond, a call comes through for Seven.
PARIS
(O.S.)
Seven...It's Tom...I'm sorry it's so late but
B'Elanna and I need you to come down to
Starfleet Medical as soon as possible.
CHAKOTAY
What's going on Tom? What's the emergency?
PARIS
(O.S., Surprised)
Chakotay?...Umm...It's Miral, she's been infected
with some kind of virus.
Seven and Chakotay exchange looks.
CHAKOTAY
We're on our way.
***
EXT. EARTH - STARFLEET MEDICAL (OPTICAL)
INT. MEDICAL CORRIDOR
Twenty minutes later...
As Seven and Chakotay approach Tom, they notice that the hospital is busier than normal for that time of night. Chakotay stops to talk with Tom as Seven continues inside to speak with the Doctor.
CHAKOTAY
Where's B'Elanna?
PARIS
She's down the hall. I wouldn't approach her if I
were you, she's pretty angry right now.
CHAKOTAY
We go back a long way...I'll speak with her later.
How's Miral? What's her condition?
PARIS
Unchanged.
INT. MEDICAL LABORATORY
As Tom and Chakotay enter, Seven and the Doctor are hovering over a small incubator containing Miral, who appears humanoid with a few metallic spider implants covering portions of her grayish toned face. After close examination, the Doctor approaches Tom with his findings.
DOCTOR
Where's B'Elanna?
PARIS
She's down the hall. She wanted to be alone.
Have you found a way to reverse the damage?
DOCTOR
Not exactly, but thanks to Seven, we may be able
to slow down the process...long enough to find
an antidote.
CHAKOTAY
Well, lets have it Doctor.
DOCTOR
It may be easier if Seven explained.
SEVEN
Miral is undergoing a transformation...she is
becoming Borg.
PARIS
Yes, we can see that for ourselves. Why is it
happening and how do we stop this?
SEVEN
I'm not certain, but if we place Miral in a maturation
chamber, her transformation rate will decrease but
there will be an acceleration in her growth. The
other option is to program my nanoprobes and
transfuse them to her. However, there is a risk.
PARIS
What kind of risk?
DOCTOR
Because of her age, her physiology may reject
the offering and consider it a threat to her
immune system.
PARIS
You mean she could die?
DOCTOR
Yes, I'm afraid so.
PARIS
Doc, there has to be something else you can do
for her.
DOCTOR
I'm sorry Mr. Paris, but until we find out more about
this virus, there's nothing we can do. Maybe you
should take some time and talk to your wife. This
is a decision you both need to make.
CHAKOTAY
That's a good idea. Do you want me to accompany
you?
PARIS
No...I'll talk to her. I need to speak with her alone.
CHAKOTAY
Okay Tom, we're here if you need us.
Tom acknowledges Chakotay with a half smile and exits the lab. Approximately fifteen minutes pass as B'Elanna enters the lab with Tom closely behind. The infuriated half-Klingon walks directly up to Seven.
TORRES
What's she doing here!
DOCTOR
B'Elanna? Seven's here to help you.
TORRES
Get that Borg out of here! Stay away from me
and stay away from my daughter!
CHAKOTAY
B'Elanna, you're not thinking. Seven and the
Doctor may have a treatment to help Miral.
You need her!
TORRES
The only thing I need right now is for that Borg
bitch to get out of my sight. If it weren't for her
kind, this wouldn't be happening!
DOCTOR
B'Elanna...that's not true. Seven isn't responsible,
if anything she may be able to help.
SEVEN
It's okay Doctor. She doesn't want my help.
(beat)
Lieutenant...I'm sorry for what's happened to your
daughter. I want to help you but I will respect your
wishes. I do understand your resistance. Please let
me know if or when I can assist you.
B'Elanna turns away from Seven and walks over to the incubator.
PARIS
Please don't take it personally Seven, she doesn't
mean what she says. I know you're trying to help,
but I'm going to have to support B'Elanna on this.
DOCTOR
I don't mean to interrupt but someone needs to make
a decision before its too late. If we don't do some-
thing, your daughter is going to succumb to the Borg.
B'Elanna turns around and approaches the Doctor. To her dismay, he takes a couple steps back. Tom stands next to his wife and takes her hand in his.
PARIS
(voice cracking)
We want you to terminate her.
DOCTOR
(shocked)
I will not! It's against my oath as a physician. I
will not take her life!
TORRES
If you won't, then I will!
CHAKOTAY
Tom...are you sure this is what you want?
PARIS
Yes. We've talked it over...we don't want her
to suffer any more then she has to. We love her
too much to let this happen.
CHAKOTAY
B'Elanna...can I speak with you alone?
B'Elanna says nothing and storms out of the lab. Chakotay follows after her.
INT. MEDICAL CORRIDOR
CHAKOTAY
We've known each other a long time. Are you
sure you're not letting your emotions get in the
way of your decision-making? Once it's done,
there's no turning back.
TORRES
My emotions may be out of control, but my mind is
functioning just fine. I don't want my daughter
becoming Borg. We've lost her already. Didn't you
see her? She doesn't even look alive anymore. I
want it to end as soon as possible.
CHAKOTAY
Seven and the Doctor may be able to come up with
an antidote. Don't you want to give her that chance?
TORRES
I know you're trying to help, but I don't want her
nanoprobes infecting my daughter. It's bad enough
she's infecting you.
CHAKOTAY
(upset)
I'm not even going to respond to that because I
know you didn't mean it. You can do whatever
or say whatever you want but you're not going
to push me away! We're family!
Walking away, B'Elanna, who is lost in thought, turns around with her demeanor changed.
TORRES
You're right. I didn't mean it. I'm sorry. I'll
talk to Seven...later. But for now, I need your
support on this. My daughter's life has been
compromised. I don't want her to suffer. This
is the most difficult and painful decision I've
ever had to make. Please help me follow this
through.
CHAKOTAY
(hesitating)
Okay. I may not agree with your decision, but
I do understand why. You'll have my support.
Chakotay walks over to B'Elanna and extends his arms around her. After a few minutes, they depart and enter the lab.
INT. MEDICAL LABORATORY
DOCTOR
So, which treatment will it be?
CHAKOTAY
Neither.
DOCTOR
But Commander...
CHAKOTAY
(interrupting)
Do it Doctor!
DOCTOR
(upset)
As a physician, I cannot carry out the termination.
I'll prepare the hypospray but one of you will have
to administer it.
Tom, B'Elanna, Chakotay and Seven remain silent waiting for the next person to speak up.
TORRES
P'Taq! You're all cowards! Give it to me, I'll do
it myself!
SEVEN
No. I will.
TORRES
(surprised)
What? What did you say?
SEVEN
I am Borg. I know what she'll go through if
she continues to progress. Please let me do this.
B'Elanna nods with understanding. Seven takes the lethal hypospray and approaches the incubator. With a flick of a switch the force field is turned off. Seven removes the cover and looks down at the tiny infant engulfed with implants.
SEVEN
(whispering)
I'm sorry Miral. Your parents love you too
much to let you suffer. I wish someone had
terminated me when I was assimilated.
Seven reaches down and places the hypospray to Miral's neck and empties its contents. Within seconds, her life signs fade. The Doctor runs his medical tricorder and acknowledges that she has passed on. Tom holds B'Elanna in his arms as she sobs uncontrollably.
PARIS
(mouthing the words to Seven)
Thank you.
Seven acknowledges Tom, then exits the lab. Chakotay follows after her.
INT. MEDICAL CORRIDOR
CHAKOTAY
Seven!
Seven continues on and doesn't respond. Chakotay finally catches up to her and turns her around to face him. To his surprise, she is deeply upset.
CHAKOTAY
Are you okay?
SEVEN
(upset)
Please...Go away. I don't want you seeing me
like this.
CHAKOTAY
This is more of a reason to not be alone. Seven, what
you did for Tom and B'Elanna was the most
unselfish act I've ever witnessed. Don't turn away
from me.
SEVEN
I am Borg! Why do you want to be with me?
You heard her...I'm repulsive!
CHAKOTAY
You were Borg. Is that what this is about?
Seven doesn't respond. She merely looks away.
CHAKOTAY
Seven...the fact that you are part Borg is what
makes you unique. The last thing you are is
repulsive.
SEVEN
Why do you pursue me and not a real woman?
CHAKOTAY
Because you are a real woman! What happened to
you was horrible. You were a young child, a victim
just like Miral. Since your liberation, you've taken
enormous strides towards humanity that makes you
more human then most people on Earth. I've chosen
you because I'm in love with you.
SEVEN
I don't understand.
CHAKOTAY
Seven...I just told you I'm in love with you.
Moisture begins to fill up Seven's eyes as Chakotay holds her in his arms.
CHAKOTAY
Come on. Lets go home.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
To be continued...