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 NINE
FADE IN.
JANEWAY
"Admiral's log, Stardate.... It's been 18 months since the start of our grand retrofit and exile into uncharted space, but it seems like yesterday when Voyager touched down on Earth's soil after seven long years. We've lost contact with our home and can only assume the worst. Without risking our whereabouts to the Collective, we are unable to witness first hand of this tragedy and can only conclude that our big beautiful planet has succumbed to the technologically advanced species. It is this painful reminder that drives us to our one true objective. With modifications nearing completion and several successful test flights behind us, we're ready to confront the Borg.
(beat)
The thought of returning to the Delta Quadrant is unbearable, especially with the prospect of being stranded or worse...sacrificed. But as Starfleet officers, we have an obligation to restore the damage that we ourselves have caused. The crew, consisting of Voyager and Enterprise volunteers has become a close-knit family, whom are collectively becoming more apprehensive with tensions rising, but are equally as loyal to see things through, regardless of the consequences.
(beat)
On a lighter note...an unexpected development has occurred among the crew, which requires my immediate attention. As the highest ranked officer on board a Federation starship, there is something I must tend to..."
EXT. SPACE - U.S.S. ENTERPRISE - SPACE DOCK
INT. ENTERPRISE OBSERVATION LOUNGE
With the crew dressed in Starfleet's formal attire, a ceremony is taking place.
JANEWAY
With the power vested in me by Starfleet
Command, and the United Federation of Planets,
I now pronounce you husband and wife.
RIKER
What are you waiting for Commander? Kiss
your beautiful bride so we can get on with the
festivities.
Chakotay and Seven smile at one another with a hint of embarrassment. Chakotay motions forward and plants a long, passionate kiss on his new wife. The room erupts with cheers as the couple departs. With music performed by Harry and his jazz band, several crewmembers pair off and congregate on the dance floor.
COMMANDER DEANNA TROI
How romantic.
RIKER
Remind you of anyone?
TROI
Maybe.
(beat)
It's nice seeing the crew in such high spirits.
RIKER
Yes, but unfortunately, it's temporary.
TROI
I know, but its good for crew morale. For a while,
all I was sensing was fear and hopelessness, but now
I'm beginning to sense hope.
RIKER
Sounds like the job for a counselor. It's a good thing
we just happen to come along when we did.
TROI
Yes, I'm glad to be here as well. I'm just sorry
about Reg. I wish he could be here.
RIKER
He was a good man and a good friend. I'm sure
where ever he is, he's in a better place and having
the time of his life.
TROI
I hope your right. All I know is, whatever happens
I'm just glad we're all together.
Riker smiles and kisses his wife.
JANEWAY
Well, it looks like history is about to repeat itself.
PICARD
Yes, but not all of it.
JANEWAY
I hope your right.
PICARD
Lets not spoil the evening. The crew has earned
the night off. Let them enjoy themselves. After all,
tomorrow is the big day.
EXT. SPACE - U.S.S. ENTERPRISE - SPACE DOCK
INT. ENTERPRISE BRIDGE
0800, the following morning...
With all personnel reporting to their stations, a final systems check is underway. With Picard and Janeway seated in their command seats, preparation to leave the Alpha Quadrant is underway.
PICARD
Mr. Kim, have all stations reported in?
KIM
Yes Sir. All systems performing at their peak
efficiency.
PICARD
All right Mr. Paris, disengage us from space dock,
it's about time we found out what she's got. Take
us out at one-quarter impulse.
PARIS
Aye Sir.
PICARD
Bridge to Engineering.
LA FORGE
(V.O.)
La Forge here Sir.
PICARD
Geordi, I think its time we bring our new propulsion
online. Prepare to energize the matrix and engage
the core on my mark.
LA FORGE
(V.O.)
Yes Sir.
JANEWAY
Bridge to Astrometrics.
SEVEN
(V.O.)
Go ahead Admiral.
JANEWAY
Seven, we're about to jump to slip stream velocity.
Is our course laid in?
SEVEN
(V.O.)
Yes Admiral. Using Voyager's database as a
reference, we've been able to calculate the spatial
and temporal coordinates. At full velocity, we should
arrive in the Delta Quadrant in 3.6 minutes.
JANEWAY
Amazing! It took us more then seven years to travel
75,000 light years and just under four minutes
to get back.
PICARD
Ironic isn't it?
(beat)
Mr. Tuvok, deploy the cloaking device and
initiate temporal shielding.
TUVOK
Yes Sir, temporal shields are active and we are cloaked.
LA FORGE
(V.O.)
La Forge to bridge.
PICARD
Go ahead Geordi.
LA FORGE
(V.O.)
All systems are green...we're ready.
PICARD
Make it so....Engage!
PARIS
Yes Sir.
Within seconds, a bluish glow appears and surrounds the Enterprise. The glow increases in intensity as a rift appears before them. Not a moment too soon, the Enterprise enters the tunnel and is propelled faster and further than any other vessel of its time.
PARIS
Reaching maximum velocity in 5...4...3...2...1.
Hold on!
The Enterprise lunges forward, causing some of the crew to be knocked off their feet.
JANEWAY
Tom...what's our status?
PARIS
We're at maximum velocity! Attempting to compensate
for the chromoton waves, inertia dampeners are
offline!
After a few moments, the turbulence subsides and the Enterprise levels off. Tom exhales in relief in response to his efforts.
PICARD
(relieved)
Good work Lieutenant.
TORRES
(V.O.)
Torres to bridge.
JANEWAY
Go ahead B'Elanna.
TORRES
(V.O)
We've got a problem. The molecules are
destabilizing.
JANEWAY
What?
(beat)
Bridge to Seven of Nine.
SEVEN
(V.O.)
Seven here.
JANEWAY
Report to Engineering.
SEVEN
(V.O.)
Yes Admiral.
INT. ENTERPRISE ENGINEERING
Seven and Data arrive in Engineering to find chaos surrounding the newly designed core.
LA FORGE
Okay Seven, it's your show. Tell us what to do.
SEVEN
What is the current Iso-Frequency?
DR. BRAHAMS
1.63 Tera Hertz.
SEVEN
Dr. Brahams, slowly...inverse the frequency by a
factor of 10. Commander La Forge, increase the
resonance simultaneously.
(beat)
Lieutenant Torres, calibrate the ionic pressure seals
in conjunction with the Iso-Frequency.
TORRES
Yes...ma'am.
DATA
It is working. The intra-atomic bonds are dissolving.
The molecules are stabilizing.
SEVEN
I concur, we've got containment.
LA FORGE
Wow...I'm impressed. You did it.
SEVEN
No...we all did.
JANEWAY
(V.O.)
Bridge to Engineering.
TORRES
Torres here.
JANEWAY
(V.O.)
What's going on down there?
TORRES
It's all right Admiral. We've got things under
control.
INT. ENTERPRISE BRIDGE
Janeway and Picard exchange looks of relief.
JANEWAY
Tom...what's our ETA?
PARIS
We should be exiting the rift and crossing the
threshold of the Delta Quadrant in thirty seconds.
KIM
Sensors are picking up transwarp signatures.
They're Borg.
PICARD
Have they detected us?
KIM
No Sir.
PICARD
Good. Maintain course and heading.
PARIS
Approaching coordinates in ten seconds.
PICARD
Disengage the slip drive and reduce our speed to
one half impulse.
In a matter of seconds, the Enterprise exits the rift and comes face to face with a massive nebulae with the U.S.S. Voyager in the heart of it.
JANEWAY
There she is. Beautiful isn't she?
PICARD
Yes she is. You miss her, don't you?
JANEWAY
I don't miss being stranded in the Delta Quadrant,
but yes, I do miss my ship and crew. Seven years
is a long time. When you're all you've got, it's easy
to become attached.
Picard nods in understanding.
PICARD
Well Admiral, I've got you here in one piece.
I believe it's up to you.
JANEWAY
(smiling)
Chakotay...is your team ready?
CHAKOTAY
(V.O.)
Yes Admiral...we're standing by.
JANEWAY
We're in position. Proceed Commander...and
good luck.
CHAKOTAY
(V.O.)
Same to you. See you soon.
***
EXT. - SPACE - NEBULAE/TRANSWARP HUB (OPTICAL)
With its stealth shields deployed, the Delta Flyer exits the shuttle bay doors and heads toward Voyager. At the same instant, the Enterprise enters the transwarp hub and disappears through one of many apertures.
INT. DELTA FLYER
WORF
The Enterprise has entered the conduit. They're
gone.
CHAKOTAY
Yes and hopefully if all goes well, we'll see them
soon.
RIKER
We will. I'll make sure of it.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT NINE
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 NINE
FADE IN.
JANEWAY
"Admiral's log, Stardate.... It's been 18 months since the start of our grand retrofit and exile into uncharted space, but it seems like yesterday when Voyager touched down on Earth's soil after seven long years. We've lost contact with our home and can only assume the worst. Without risking our whereabouts to the Collective, we are unable to witness first hand of this tragedy and can only conclude that our big beautiful planet has succumbed to the technologically advanced species. It is this painful reminder that drives us to our one true objective. With modifications nearing completion and several successful test flights behind us, we're ready to confront the Borg.
(beat)
The thought of returning to the Delta Quadrant is unbearable, especially with the prospect of being stranded or worse...sacrificed. But as Starfleet officers, we have an obligation to restore the damage that we ourselves have caused. The crew, consisting of Voyager and Enterprise volunteers has become a close-knit family, whom are collectively becoming more apprehensive with tensions rising, but are equally as loyal to see things through, regardless of the consequences.
(beat)
On a lighter note...an unexpected development has occurred among the crew, which requires my immediate attention. As the highest ranked officer on board a Federation starship, there is something I must tend to..."
EXT. SPACE - U.S.S. ENTERPRISE - SPACE DOCK
INT. ENTERPRISE OBSERVATION LOUNGE
With the crew dressed in Starfleet's formal attire, a ceremony is taking place.
JANEWAY
With the power vested in me by Starfleet
Command, and the United Federation of Planets,
I now pronounce you husband and wife.
RIKER
What are you waiting for Commander? Kiss
your beautiful bride so we can get on with the
festivities.
Chakotay and Seven smile at one another with a hint of embarrassment. Chakotay motions forward and plants a long, passionate kiss on his new wife. The room erupts with cheers as the couple departs. With music performed by Harry and his jazz band, several crewmembers pair off and congregate on the dance floor.
COMMANDER DEANNA TROI
How romantic.
RIKER
Remind you of anyone?
TROI
Maybe.
(beat)
It's nice seeing the crew in such high spirits.
RIKER
Yes, but unfortunately, it's temporary.
TROI
I know, but its good for crew morale. For a while,
all I was sensing was fear and hopelessness, but now
I'm beginning to sense hope.
RIKER
Sounds like the job for a counselor. It's a good thing
we just happen to come along when we did.
TROI
Yes, I'm glad to be here as well. I'm just sorry
about Reg. I wish he could be here.
RIKER
He was a good man and a good friend. I'm sure
where ever he is, he's in a better place and having
the time of his life.
TROI
I hope your right. All I know is, whatever happens
I'm just glad we're all together.
Riker smiles and kisses his wife.
JANEWAY
Well, it looks like history is about to repeat itself.
PICARD
Yes, but not all of it.
JANEWAY
I hope your right.
PICARD
Lets not spoil the evening. The crew has earned
the night off. Let them enjoy themselves. After all,
tomorrow is the big day.
EXT. SPACE - U.S.S. ENTERPRISE - SPACE DOCK
INT. ENTERPRISE BRIDGE
0800, the following morning...
With all personnel reporting to their stations, a final systems check is underway. With Picard and Janeway seated in their command seats, preparation to leave the Alpha Quadrant is underway.
PICARD
Mr. Kim, have all stations reported in?
KIM
Yes Sir. All systems performing at their peak
efficiency.
PICARD
All right Mr. Paris, disengage us from space dock,
it's about time we found out what she's got. Take
us out at one-quarter impulse.
PARIS
Aye Sir.
PICARD
Bridge to Engineering.
LA FORGE
(V.O.)
La Forge here Sir.
PICARD
Geordi, I think its time we bring our new propulsion
online. Prepare to energize the matrix and engage
the core on my mark.
LA FORGE
(V.O.)
Yes Sir.
JANEWAY
Bridge to Astrometrics.
SEVEN
(V.O.)
Go ahead Admiral.
JANEWAY
Seven, we're about to jump to slip stream velocity.
Is our course laid in?
SEVEN
(V.O.)
Yes Admiral. Using Voyager's database as a
reference, we've been able to calculate the spatial
and temporal coordinates. At full velocity, we should
arrive in the Delta Quadrant in 3.6 minutes.
JANEWAY
Amazing! It took us more then seven years to travel
75,000 light years and just under four minutes
to get back.
PICARD
Ironic isn't it?
(beat)
Mr. Tuvok, deploy the cloaking device and
initiate temporal shielding.
TUVOK
Yes Sir, temporal shields are active and we are cloaked.
LA FORGE
(V.O.)
La Forge to bridge.
PICARD
Go ahead Geordi.
LA FORGE
(V.O.)
All systems are green...we're ready.
PICARD
Make it so....Engage!
PARIS
Yes Sir.
Within seconds, a bluish glow appears and surrounds the Enterprise. The glow increases in intensity as a rift appears before them. Not a moment too soon, the Enterprise enters the tunnel and is propelled faster and further than any other vessel of its time.
PARIS
Reaching maximum velocity in 5...4...3...2...1.
Hold on!
The Enterprise lunges forward, causing some of the crew to be knocked off their feet.
JANEWAY
Tom...what's our status?
PARIS
We're at maximum velocity! Attempting to compensate
for the chromoton waves, inertia dampeners are
offline!
After a few moments, the turbulence subsides and the Enterprise levels off. Tom exhales in relief in response to his efforts.
PICARD
(relieved)
Good work Lieutenant.
TORRES
(V.O.)
Torres to bridge.
JANEWAY
Go ahead B'Elanna.
TORRES
(V.O)
We've got a problem. The molecules are
destabilizing.
JANEWAY
What?
(beat)
Bridge to Seven of Nine.
SEVEN
(V.O.)
Seven here.
JANEWAY
Report to Engineering.
SEVEN
(V.O.)
Yes Admiral.
INT. ENTERPRISE ENGINEERING
Seven and Data arrive in Engineering to find chaos surrounding the newly designed core.
LA FORGE
Okay Seven, it's your show. Tell us what to do.
SEVEN
What is the current Iso-Frequency?
DR. BRAHAMS
1.63 Tera Hertz.
SEVEN
Dr. Brahams, slowly...inverse the frequency by a
factor of 10. Commander La Forge, increase the
resonance simultaneously.
(beat)
Lieutenant Torres, calibrate the ionic pressure seals
in conjunction with the Iso-Frequency.
TORRES
Yes...ma'am.
DATA
It is working. The intra-atomic bonds are dissolving.
The molecules are stabilizing.
SEVEN
I concur, we've got containment.
LA FORGE
Wow...I'm impressed. You did it.
SEVEN
No...we all did.
JANEWAY
(V.O.)
Bridge to Engineering.
TORRES
Torres here.
JANEWAY
(V.O.)
What's going on down there?
TORRES
It's all right Admiral. We've got things under
control.
INT. ENTERPRISE BRIDGE
Janeway and Picard exchange looks of relief.
JANEWAY
Tom...what's our ETA?
PARIS
We should be exiting the rift and crossing the
threshold of the Delta Quadrant in thirty seconds.
KIM
Sensors are picking up transwarp signatures.
They're Borg.
PICARD
Have they detected us?
KIM
No Sir.
PICARD
Good. Maintain course and heading.
PARIS
Approaching coordinates in ten seconds.
PICARD
Disengage the slip drive and reduce our speed to
one half impulse.
In a matter of seconds, the Enterprise exits the rift and comes face to face with a massive nebulae with the U.S.S. Voyager in the heart of it.
JANEWAY
There she is. Beautiful isn't she?
PICARD
Yes she is. You miss her, don't you?
JANEWAY
I don't miss being stranded in the Delta Quadrant,
but yes, I do miss my ship and crew. Seven years
is a long time. When you're all you've got, it's easy
to become attached.
Picard nods in understanding.
PICARD
Well Admiral, I've got you here in one piece.
I believe it's up to you.
JANEWAY
(smiling)
Chakotay...is your team ready?
CHAKOTAY
(V.O.)
Yes Admiral...we're standing by.
JANEWAY
We're in position. Proceed Commander...and
good luck.
CHAKOTAY
(V.O.)
Same to you. See you soon.
***
EXT. - SPACE - NEBULAE/TRANSWARP HUB (OPTICAL)
With its stealth shields deployed, the Delta Flyer exits the shuttle bay doors and heads toward Voyager. At the same instant, the Enterprise enters the transwarp hub and disappears through one of many apertures.
INT. DELTA FLYER
WORF
The Enterprise has entered the conduit. They're
gone.
CHAKOTAY
Yes and hopefully if all goes well, we'll see them
soon.
RIKER
We will. I'll make sure of it.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT NINE
To be continued...