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 EIGHT
FADE IN.
INT. STARFLEET COMMAND
Chakotay, Tuvok, Data and the rest of the away team are captured and moved to the main command center where Admiral's Paris and Hays have been assimilated.
CHAKOTAY
What are you going to do? Assimilate us?
ADM. PARIS & COLLECTIVE
"You will provide us with the whereabouts of
Captain Janeway"
CHAKOTAY
You mean Admiral Janeway. She's been promoted
since our last engagement.
ADM. PARIS & COLLECTIVE
"If you do not comply, your thoughts will be probed.
You will cease to exist."
TUVOK
Our Doctor has provided us each with a neural
suppressant for such an intrusion. If you attempt
to access this information, our memories will be
erased.
ADM. PARIS & COLLECTIVE
"Then you will be assimilated."
DATA
I am an artificial life-form with built in safeguards.
Your attempt at assimilation will be unsuccessful.
Data rallies to protect Chakotay but is blocked with a force field. The drones approach closer and restrain Chakotay and Tuvok. Just as assimilation tubules are about to be introduced, an explosion takes place, rocking the structure, which allows the away team to get away. Within seconds, several uniformed men appear before them and begin to fire upon the newly transformed drones.
CAPTAIN WILLIAM RIKER
Sorry we're late. Mr. Worf, target the power grid and
main computer! We don't want the Borg gaining
access to the Federation's data base.
COMMANDER WORF
Yes Sir.
Worf fires upon a few panels, destroying any access to Starfleet's files and takes out a couple converging drones with the handle of his phase rifle.
WORF
I hate Borg!
RIKER
Data, it's good to see you. How have you been?
DATA
Very good Sir. How is your wife?
RIKER
Deanna's fine. She's looking forward to
seeing you.
CHAKOTAY
(confused)
I'm sorry, have we met?
RIKER
I'm Captain William Riker of the Federation
Starship Titan. You must be Commander
Chakotay. Your Lieutenant briefly filled us
in on what's going on. Our vessel, is targeting
this facility, we have two minutes to evacuate.
CHAKOTAY
It's a pleasure to meet you Captain. You have
impeccable timing. Remind me to have a word
with my pilot.
RIKER
I will, once I've returned you to the Enterprise.
CHAKOTAY
(smiling)
Well then, lets not waste any time.
RIKER
(taps comm. badge)
Riker to The Titan...initiate transport.
Within seconds, all members of both away teams are transported to safety.
After firing upon Starfleet's main headquarters, the Starship Titan engages their warp engines and heads for the Enterprise.
***
EXT. SPACE - U.S.S. TITAN (OPTICAL)
INT. TITAN TRANSPORTER ROOM
RIKER
At high warp we won't be arriving until tomorrow
morning, so please make yourselves comfortable.
CHAKOTAY
We can't thank you enough for your efforts.
Unfortunately you've all been exposed to a
virus currently wiping out Earth. Our Doctor has
developed a treatment using re-programmed
nanoprobes but you'll have to stay on board for
weekly inoculations until we can find a cure.
RIKER
I'm curious, where are these nanoprobes coming
from?
CHAKOTAY
Our crewman, Seven of Nine.
RIKER
That's a Borg designation.
CHAKOTAY
She's also a valuable member of our crew.
Seven was liberated by Admiral Janeway over
four years ago while we were in the Delta
Quadrant.
RIKER
If you have this treatment, why not disperse it
on Earth?
CHAKOTAY
Unfortunately, we can't replicate enough nano-
probes for the entire population.
Riker nods in understanding.
RIKER
I'm looking forward to meeting your crew. It's
been a while since I've served on the Enterprise.
How is Jean-Luc these days?
CHAKOTAY
You'll have the chance to find out. He's on board
RIKER
I'm looking forward to catching up on old times.
You've already met my First Officer, Worf.
Have you met my wife, Deanna?
CHAKOTAY
Briefly. When Voyager first arrived on Earth, she
was assigned to counsel our crew and help with
our transition.
RIKER
Well, she's looking forward to seeing all of you,
again.
CHAKOTAY
The feeling's mutual.
RIKER
(smiling)
In the meantime, I can't wait to find out the rest
of your plan.
CHAKOTAY
You may want to brace yourself.
***
EXT. SPACE - U.S.S. ENTERPRISE - SPACE DOCK (OPTICAL)
Twelve hours later...
In it's stealth state, the Delta Flyer is on approach to the Enterprise.
INT. DELTA FLYER
PARIS
(opens comm. channel)
This is the Delta Flyer, request authorization to
dock in shuttle bay one.
PICARD
(V.O.)
Permission granted.
JANEWAY
(V.O.)
How did it go Tom?
PARIS
I've got the Boronite. Things were getting a bit
hairy until a few old friends stopped by.
JANEWAY
(V.O.)
Anyone we know?
Tom smiles at Janeway's remark.
***
INT. ENTERPRISE BRIDGE
KIM
Admiral...I'm only picking up one life sign in
the Delta Flyer.
JANEWAY
(concerned)
Tom, what's happened to the away team?
PARIS
(V.O.)
They're okay. They're getting a ride with those
friends I mentioned. By the way, I've got a
message for Captain Picard.
PICARD
Go ahead Lieutenant.
PARIS
(V.O.)
Someone called "Number One" says hello.
PICARD
(smiling)
Understood Lieutenant...and well done
Both Janeway and Picard exchange looks of relief.
EXT. SPACE - U.S.S. ENTERPRISE - SPACE DOCK
INT. ENTERPRISE ENGINEERING
72 Hours later...
With the Boronite synthesizing the Omega molecules in the newly constructed containment chamber, Janeway and Picard arrive to check on the progress of their new propulsion system.
JANEWAY
How's it going?
SEVEN
The molecules are generating at approximately
100,000 per hour. Dr. Brahams and Lieutenant
Torres have devised a conversion reactor using
the molecules' own resonance. Omega is stable.
JANEWAY
You mean they're actually getting along? That's a
miracle in itself.
PICARD
This all sounds great and all, but will it work?
DATA
I believe so Captain. We should be ready to test
propulsion by tomorrow morning. Commander
La Forge and Lieutenant Paris are re-configuring
navigation as we speak.
PICARD
Thank you Data.
JANEWAY
Proceed with tomorrow's test flight. In the meantime,
there's going to be a meeting at 1500 hours. I'd like
you both to be there.
Both Seven and Data acknowledge the two leaders as they exit Engineering.
INT. ENTERPRISE CONFERENCE ROOM
Two hours later...
Officers from both crews are seated around the conference table.
JANEWAY
Thank you for coming on such short notice. It has
been brought to my attention that retrofit is
almost complete with the exception of testing
our new propulsion system, which will commence
tomorrow morning at 0600 hours. As for our
defenses, Commander Tuvok has informed me
that the Enterprise is ready.
TUVOK
That is correct Admiral. With Commander Worf's
assistance, we currently have an arsenal of 147
chronogenic and multiphasic torpedoes along with
20 high yield chromoton based warheads.
LA FORGE
Wow! Now that's what I call firepower.
RIKER
Planning on taking out a few planets?
WORF
If necessary...
PICARD
(amused)
What's the status on the temporal shielding?
KIM
Using the Delta Flyer as a prototype, we've adapted
the same technology to the Enterprise. Once the new
slip drive is operational, power will be derived
through the main deflector and generate a temporal
field. This will render the Enterprise virtually
invisible and undetectable by today's standards.
JANEWAY
(concerned)
What about the standards of thirty years from now?
KIM
They won't be able to track us. In addition we'll be
immune to changes in the timeline. This is the same
technology the Relativity is using.
PICARD
Nice work Lieutenant.
JANEWAY
There's one more thing we need to discuss.
SEVEN
The nanovirus?
JANEWAY
Yes. Doctor, any progress in finding a cure?
DOCTOR
No Admiral. Like the Borg, the virus is highly
adaptable. So far, I've been unsuccessful in
destroying the virus without killing its host.
JANEWAY
Don't give up Doctor. Keep at it.
DOCTOR
Yes Admiral. In the meantime, my inoculations
need to be strengthened. I've detected the virus
mutating in several non-Voyager crewmen. I'm
afraid I'll need to increase extractions from
Seven to combat the little buggers.
JANEWAY
How will this affect her?
DOCTOR
She'll be fatigued and need to regenerate immediately
following the extractions.
CHAKOTAY
(concerned)
For how long?
DOCTOR
A couple of hours at most.
SEVEN
(looking at Chakotay)
I will comply.
JANEWAY
(smiling at Seven)
Have we determined when Voyager was infected?
TUVOK
No Admiral. Sensors didn't pick up any intrusion.
JANEWAY
This doesn't make sense. What are we missing?
SEVEN
(speaking to herself)
...detonate a biogenic charge in Earth's atmosphere.
JANEWAY
Seven? What is it?
SEVEN
The Queen said half the population would be
infected before knowing about the deployment of
the virus.
PARIS
But there was no charge detonated near the
atmosphere.
CHAKOTAY
No, but the sphere we were in was destroyed
from the inside. Is it possible we detonated
the charge?
TUVOK
Yes. It's possible, the infected nanoprobes
penetrated our hull through micro-breeches
in our aft section.
TORRES
Then our ablative armor was compromised? It
still doesn't explain why we became carriers.
PARIS
No it doesn't, and why did Miral become infected
when we didn't.
DOCTOR
My only theory is that Miral's immune system
wasn't fully developed. Which is why infants
have contracted the disease before anyone else.
It is possible we developed immunity because of
our direct contact with the sphere. We were infected,
but instead of becoming symptomatic we became
carriers.
TUVOK
Logic dictates our immunity is the key to finding
an antidote.
DOCTOR
Thank you Mr. Tuvok, but I've already been down
that path. Several times!
JANEWAY
Gentlemen! Please, there has to be way.
CHAKOTAY
What if there isn't?
JANEWAY
Commander?
CHAKOTAY
What if there is no cure? This would all be a waste,
don't you think? Stopping the Borg from escaping,
just to return to a cybernetically altered Earth. This
is all for nothing if we can't stop the virus from
spreading.
JANEWAY
He's right. We need to keep the sphere from
entering the conduit with Voyager. Chakotay, that
will be your objective.
CHAKOTAY
Admiral?
JANEWAY
I want you to come up with a plan to take out the
sphere. Use whatever resources or personnel you
require.
CHAKOTAY
Yes Admiral. If I may, I'd like Captain Riker to assist
me. I could use a different perspective.
PICARD
What do you think Will, think you're up to the
challenge?
RIKER
Yes Sir...I'd be delighted.
KIM
But Admiral, if we destroy the sphere, won't that
defeat our chances of returning?
JANEWAY
It might...but it'll be a small price to pay.
The room remains silent as Janeway rises to her feet and begins to walk around the table.
JANEWAY
I once heard from a former Ensign that it wasn't
the destination that counted, but it was the journey
instead. Do you remember that Harry?
(beat)
Do you still feel that way?
KIM
Yes ma'am, I do.
(beat)
If our sacrifice will safe billions of lives, I'm
all for it.
JANEWAY
(stops walking)
You seem awfully quiet Jean-Luc. What do
you think of this plan?
PICARD
(thinking about it)
I'd say the Borg are about to get assimilated.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT EIGHT
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 EIGHT
FADE IN.
INT. STARFLEET COMMAND
Chakotay, Tuvok, Data and the rest of the away team are captured and moved to the main command center where Admiral's Paris and Hays have been assimilated.
CHAKOTAY
What are you going to do? Assimilate us?
ADM. PARIS & COLLECTIVE
"You will provide us with the whereabouts of
Captain Janeway"
CHAKOTAY
You mean Admiral Janeway. She's been promoted
since our last engagement.
ADM. PARIS & COLLECTIVE
"If you do not comply, your thoughts will be probed.
You will cease to exist."
TUVOK
Our Doctor has provided us each with a neural
suppressant for such an intrusion. If you attempt
to access this information, our memories will be
erased.
ADM. PARIS & COLLECTIVE
"Then you will be assimilated."
DATA
I am an artificial life-form with built in safeguards.
Your attempt at assimilation will be unsuccessful.
Data rallies to protect Chakotay but is blocked with a force field. The drones approach closer and restrain Chakotay and Tuvok. Just as assimilation tubules are about to be introduced, an explosion takes place, rocking the structure, which allows the away team to get away. Within seconds, several uniformed men appear before them and begin to fire upon the newly transformed drones.
CAPTAIN WILLIAM RIKER
Sorry we're late. Mr. Worf, target the power grid and
main computer! We don't want the Borg gaining
access to the Federation's data base.
COMMANDER WORF
Yes Sir.
Worf fires upon a few panels, destroying any access to Starfleet's files and takes out a couple converging drones with the handle of his phase rifle.
WORF
I hate Borg!
RIKER
Data, it's good to see you. How have you been?
DATA
Very good Sir. How is your wife?
RIKER
Deanna's fine. She's looking forward to
seeing you.
CHAKOTAY
(confused)
I'm sorry, have we met?
RIKER
I'm Captain William Riker of the Federation
Starship Titan. You must be Commander
Chakotay. Your Lieutenant briefly filled us
in on what's going on. Our vessel, is targeting
this facility, we have two minutes to evacuate.
CHAKOTAY
It's a pleasure to meet you Captain. You have
impeccable timing. Remind me to have a word
with my pilot.
RIKER
I will, once I've returned you to the Enterprise.
CHAKOTAY
(smiling)
Well then, lets not waste any time.
RIKER
(taps comm. badge)
Riker to The Titan...initiate transport.
Within seconds, all members of both away teams are transported to safety.
After firing upon Starfleet's main headquarters, the Starship Titan engages their warp engines and heads for the Enterprise.
***
EXT. SPACE - U.S.S. TITAN (OPTICAL)
INT. TITAN TRANSPORTER ROOM
RIKER
At high warp we won't be arriving until tomorrow
morning, so please make yourselves comfortable.
CHAKOTAY
We can't thank you enough for your efforts.
Unfortunately you've all been exposed to a
virus currently wiping out Earth. Our Doctor has
developed a treatment using re-programmed
nanoprobes but you'll have to stay on board for
weekly inoculations until we can find a cure.
RIKER
I'm curious, where are these nanoprobes coming
from?
CHAKOTAY
Our crewman, Seven of Nine.
RIKER
That's a Borg designation.
CHAKOTAY
She's also a valuable member of our crew.
Seven was liberated by Admiral Janeway over
four years ago while we were in the Delta
Quadrant.
RIKER
If you have this treatment, why not disperse it
on Earth?
CHAKOTAY
Unfortunately, we can't replicate enough nano-
probes for the entire population.
Riker nods in understanding.
RIKER
I'm looking forward to meeting your crew. It's
been a while since I've served on the Enterprise.
How is Jean-Luc these days?
CHAKOTAY
You'll have the chance to find out. He's on board
RIKER
I'm looking forward to catching up on old times.
You've already met my First Officer, Worf.
Have you met my wife, Deanna?
CHAKOTAY
Briefly. When Voyager first arrived on Earth, she
was assigned to counsel our crew and help with
our transition.
RIKER
Well, she's looking forward to seeing all of you,
again.
CHAKOTAY
The feeling's mutual.
RIKER
(smiling)
In the meantime, I can't wait to find out the rest
of your plan.
CHAKOTAY
You may want to brace yourself.
***
EXT. SPACE - U.S.S. ENTERPRISE - SPACE DOCK (OPTICAL)
Twelve hours later...
In it's stealth state, the Delta Flyer is on approach to the Enterprise.
INT. DELTA FLYER
PARIS
(opens comm. channel)
This is the Delta Flyer, request authorization to
dock in shuttle bay one.
PICARD
(V.O.)
Permission granted.
JANEWAY
(V.O.)
How did it go Tom?
PARIS
I've got the Boronite. Things were getting a bit
hairy until a few old friends stopped by.
JANEWAY
(V.O.)
Anyone we know?
Tom smiles at Janeway's remark.
***
INT. ENTERPRISE BRIDGE
KIM
Admiral...I'm only picking up one life sign in
the Delta Flyer.
JANEWAY
(concerned)
Tom, what's happened to the away team?
PARIS
(V.O.)
They're okay. They're getting a ride with those
friends I mentioned. By the way, I've got a
message for Captain Picard.
PICARD
Go ahead Lieutenant.
PARIS
(V.O.)
Someone called "Number One" says hello.
PICARD
(smiling)
Understood Lieutenant...and well done
Both Janeway and Picard exchange looks of relief.
EXT. SPACE - U.S.S. ENTERPRISE - SPACE DOCK
INT. ENTERPRISE ENGINEERING
72 Hours later...
With the Boronite synthesizing the Omega molecules in the newly constructed containment chamber, Janeway and Picard arrive to check on the progress of their new propulsion system.
JANEWAY
How's it going?
SEVEN
The molecules are generating at approximately
100,000 per hour. Dr. Brahams and Lieutenant
Torres have devised a conversion reactor using
the molecules' own resonance. Omega is stable.
JANEWAY
You mean they're actually getting along? That's a
miracle in itself.
PICARD
This all sounds great and all, but will it work?
DATA
I believe so Captain. We should be ready to test
propulsion by tomorrow morning. Commander
La Forge and Lieutenant Paris are re-configuring
navigation as we speak.
PICARD
Thank you Data.
JANEWAY
Proceed with tomorrow's test flight. In the meantime,
there's going to be a meeting at 1500 hours. I'd like
you both to be there.
Both Seven and Data acknowledge the two leaders as they exit Engineering.
INT. ENTERPRISE CONFERENCE ROOM
Two hours later...
Officers from both crews are seated around the conference table.
JANEWAY
Thank you for coming on such short notice. It has
been brought to my attention that retrofit is
almost complete with the exception of testing
our new propulsion system, which will commence
tomorrow morning at 0600 hours. As for our
defenses, Commander Tuvok has informed me
that the Enterprise is ready.
TUVOK
That is correct Admiral. With Commander Worf's
assistance, we currently have an arsenal of 147
chronogenic and multiphasic torpedoes along with
20 high yield chromoton based warheads.
LA FORGE
Wow! Now that's what I call firepower.
RIKER
Planning on taking out a few planets?
WORF
If necessary...
PICARD
(amused)
What's the status on the temporal shielding?
KIM
Using the Delta Flyer as a prototype, we've adapted
the same technology to the Enterprise. Once the new
slip drive is operational, power will be derived
through the main deflector and generate a temporal
field. This will render the Enterprise virtually
invisible and undetectable by today's standards.
JANEWAY
(concerned)
What about the standards of thirty years from now?
KIM
They won't be able to track us. In addition we'll be
immune to changes in the timeline. This is the same
technology the Relativity is using.
PICARD
Nice work Lieutenant.
JANEWAY
There's one more thing we need to discuss.
SEVEN
The nanovirus?
JANEWAY
Yes. Doctor, any progress in finding a cure?
DOCTOR
No Admiral. Like the Borg, the virus is highly
adaptable. So far, I've been unsuccessful in
destroying the virus without killing its host.
JANEWAY
Don't give up Doctor. Keep at it.
DOCTOR
Yes Admiral. In the meantime, my inoculations
need to be strengthened. I've detected the virus
mutating in several non-Voyager crewmen. I'm
afraid I'll need to increase extractions from
Seven to combat the little buggers.
JANEWAY
How will this affect her?
DOCTOR
She'll be fatigued and need to regenerate immediately
following the extractions.
CHAKOTAY
(concerned)
For how long?
DOCTOR
A couple of hours at most.
SEVEN
(looking at Chakotay)
I will comply.
JANEWAY
(smiling at Seven)
Have we determined when Voyager was infected?
TUVOK
No Admiral. Sensors didn't pick up any intrusion.
JANEWAY
This doesn't make sense. What are we missing?
SEVEN
(speaking to herself)
...detonate a biogenic charge in Earth's atmosphere.
JANEWAY
Seven? What is it?
SEVEN
The Queen said half the population would be
infected before knowing about the deployment of
the virus.
PARIS
But there was no charge detonated near the
atmosphere.
CHAKOTAY
No, but the sphere we were in was destroyed
from the inside. Is it possible we detonated
the charge?
TUVOK
Yes. It's possible, the infected nanoprobes
penetrated our hull through micro-breeches
in our aft section.
TORRES
Then our ablative armor was compromised? It
still doesn't explain why we became carriers.
PARIS
No it doesn't, and why did Miral become infected
when we didn't.
DOCTOR
My only theory is that Miral's immune system
wasn't fully developed. Which is why infants
have contracted the disease before anyone else.
It is possible we developed immunity because of
our direct contact with the sphere. We were infected,
but instead of becoming symptomatic we became
carriers.
TUVOK
Logic dictates our immunity is the key to finding
an antidote.
DOCTOR
Thank you Mr. Tuvok, but I've already been down
that path. Several times!
JANEWAY
Gentlemen! Please, there has to be way.
CHAKOTAY
What if there isn't?
JANEWAY
Commander?
CHAKOTAY
What if there is no cure? This would all be a waste,
don't you think? Stopping the Borg from escaping,
just to return to a cybernetically altered Earth. This
is all for nothing if we can't stop the virus from
spreading.
JANEWAY
He's right. We need to keep the sphere from
entering the conduit with Voyager. Chakotay, that
will be your objective.
CHAKOTAY
Admiral?
JANEWAY
I want you to come up with a plan to take out the
sphere. Use whatever resources or personnel you
require.
CHAKOTAY
Yes Admiral. If I may, I'd like Captain Riker to assist
me. I could use a different perspective.
PICARD
What do you think Will, think you're up to the
challenge?
RIKER
Yes Sir...I'd be delighted.
KIM
But Admiral, if we destroy the sphere, won't that
defeat our chances of returning?
JANEWAY
It might...but it'll be a small price to pay.
The room remains silent as Janeway rises to her feet and begins to walk around the table.
JANEWAY
I once heard from a former Ensign that it wasn't
the destination that counted, but it was the journey
instead. Do you remember that Harry?
(beat)
Do you still feel that way?
KIM
Yes ma'am, I do.
(beat)
If our sacrifice will safe billions of lives, I'm
all for it.
JANEWAY
(stops walking)
You seem awfully quiet Jean-Luc. What do
you think of this plan?
PICARD
(thinking about it)
I'd say the Borg are about to get assimilated.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT EIGHT
To be continued...