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 TEN
FADE IN.
EXT. SPACE - UNIMATRIX ZERO-ONE (OPTICAL)
The Enterprise exits the conduit and heads straight for the Borg Unimatrix comprised of thousands of interconnecting metallic structures. The waiting game begins as they wait for the arrival of the future Admiral Janeway's shuttle.
INT. ENTERPRISE BRIDGE
KIM
We're in position.
PICARD
Shut down all engines, Mr. Paris.
PARIS
Yes Sir.
JANEWAY
All right Admiral...come out, come out where ever
you are.
KIM
I'm picking up increased graviton emissions.
Something's coming through the rift. The warp
signature matches those of the federation. It's
the Admiral's shuttle.
JANEWAY
There she is...cloaked and right on schedule.
PICARD
Mr. Paris, follow that shuttle.
PARIS
Aye Sir, matching course and speed.
As they proceed further into the heart of the Borg uni-complex, the Admiral's shuttle docks below an enormous structure surrounded by several Borg vessels including cubes, spheres and scout ships.
PICARD
Full stop. We'll hold our position here.
PARIS
Aye Sir.
KIM
How will we know if Chakotay's team has
succeeded?
JANEWAY
When this place lights up like the fourth of July,
we'll know.
PICARD
Mr. Tuvok, prepare to launch multiphasic torpedoes
on my mark.
TUVOK
Yes Sir. Torpedoes loaded and ready.
JANEWAY
Tom, as soon as the shuttle is destroyed, get us out
of here.
PARIS
Yes Ma'am.
***
EXT. SPACE- U.S.S. VOYAGER (OPTICAL)
Meanwhile on the other end of the transwarp hub...
After waiting patiently, Voyager enters the rift with the Delta Flyer closely behind. Within seconds, the Borg sphere enters the conduit and is positioned between Voyager and the shuttle. The Delta Flyer fires its multiphasic torpedoes and damages the sphere. The sphere fires back and damages their shields.
INT. DELTA FLYER
WORF
They've damaged our cloaking mechanism,
our shields are down!
CHAKOTAY
Get those shields up!
To their surprise, several drones beam onboard the shuttle. One of the drones grabs Riker and is about to assimilate him. Without hesitation, Chakotay steps in, kills the drone and frees Riker in the process.
RIKER
Thanks...I owe you one.
Just as Chakotay is about to respond, a sharp metallic spear is forced through his midsection. Chakotay looks stunned as he collapses onto his knees. Riker and Worf react quickly by taking out the remaining intruders.
RIKER
Commander!
CHAKOTAY
(wincing in pain)
Relax Captain...I'm not going anywhere, but you've
got to take over.
Riker acknowledges Chakotay.
RIKER
Modulate those shields! Fire all weapons!
WORF
Yes Sir.
(beat)
Multiphasic torpedoes are having no effect
They've adapted.
RIKER
Of course not. Load chronogenic torpedoes and fire!
WORF
Yes Sir. Torpedoes launched.
Upon impact, the modified torpedoes cause the sphere to explode.
WORF
Take that!
RIKER
Nice shooting Mr. Worf. We've got to get out of this
conduit! It's destabilizing. I'm setting a new course
back to the Enterprise. They should have destroyed
the Admiral's shuttle by now. I'm going to check
on our friend. Inform me when we've reached the
new coordinates.
WORF
Aye Sir.
Riker travels to the rear of the Delta Flyer to check on Chakotay.
RIKER
How's he doing?
With Chakotay moved to a biobed a nameless medic scans him with a medical tri-corder. He responds to Riker's inquiry with a negative gesture.
RIKER
You're a foolish man, but a brave one indeed.
CHAKOTAY
(weezing)
I guess we're even.
RIKER
Hang on my friend. We're almost there.
CHAKOTAY
(struggling to stay awake)
So tired...can't stay awake...got to sleep...
RIKER
No Chakotay! Stay with us! You've got a wife to
get back to.
With that last comment, Chakotay becomes a bit more alert.
***
EXT. SPACE- UNIMATRIX ZERO-ONE
Just as planned, the blasts from the transwarp hub have chain reacted causing the explosions to continue into the Borg Unimatrix. As the complex is about to detonate, the Admiral's shuttle de-cloaks and begins to power up.
PICARD
Now Mr. Tuvok!
As Tuvok's fingers run over his controls, several torpedoes are launched and directly strike the futuristic shuttle causing a large explosion.
JANEWAY
Now Tom, warp 9 or we're stuck at ground
zero.
The Enterprise jumps to warp speed as the Unimatrix compound is obliterated.
KIM
We did it!
PICARD
Mr. Paris, time till we rendezvous with the Delta
Flyer?
PARIS
Approximately 2 minutes Sir.
JANEWAY
It was too easy.
PICARD
I agree.
JANEWAY
Bridge to Astrometrics.
SEVEN
(V.O.)
Go ahead Admiral.
JANEWAY
Seven, continue scanning for Borg activity. I've
got the feeling we haven't heard the last of them.
SEVEN
(V.O.)
Yes Admiral.
JANEWAY
Something just doesn't seem right.
EXT. SPACE - U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
In its cloaked state, the Delta Flyer is on approach to the Enterprise. Chakotay is transported directly to sickbay.
INT. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
After completing his medical examination, the Doctor returns with a hypospray and injects its contents into Chakotay's neck.
DOCTOR
That should ease your pain.
CHAKOTAY
(breathing shallow)
From the look on your face, my condition can't be
too good. What's my prognosis?
DOCTOR
You're a mess Commander, I'm afraid you've lost
too much blood. Your vital organs are damaged and
have begun to atrophy. They are beyond repair.
CHAKOTAY
(coughing)
Does Seven know?
DOCTOR
She's on her way.
Within minutes, Seven arrives in sickbay. She rushes over to Chakotay, kneels at his bedside and takes his hand in hers.
CHAKOTAY
(smiling tiredly)
See, I told you I would return.
Seven strokes Chakotay's hair and kisses him gently on the forehead. Without looking up she addresses the Doctor solemnly.
SEVEN
What is his condition?
DOCTOR
He's hemorrhaging internally from several organs.
I'm afraid there's nothing I can do.
Seven rises to her feet and faces the EMH.
SEVEN
Give him my nanoprobes, it'll reverse the necrosis.
DOCTOR
I've already extracted too many nanoprobes from you
to sustain the crew. If your electrolyte count goes any
lower, you'll be in the same shape as your husband.
...and besides, we'll be risking other things.
SEVEN
(confused)
Explain.
The Doctor motions for Seven to join him away from Chakotay.
DOCTOR
This morning when I examined you I noticed some
changes in your neurotransmitter levels. I attributed
this to the extractions we've been doing. But after
closer examination, I've determined that...you're
pregnant.
Seven's expression is one of shock and terror. She doesn't say anything and returns to her husband's beside.
SEVEN
Chakotay, you must recover. There's so much I
need to tell you.
CHAKOTAY
(coughing and weezing)
Tell me what?
SEVEN
(tearing up)
Our child needs a father. You must comply.
CHAKOTAY
(eyes widening)
We're having a baby?
SEVEN
Yes. The Doctor just informed me.
CHAKOTAY
(smiling tiredly)
I've always wanted children. You've made me so
happy Seven. I love you so much.
SEVEN
(voice cracking)
As do I.
Chakotay loses consciousness as the biobed sounds off an alarm indicating his condition has turned critical.
The Doctor approaches quickly as Seven is pulled away and supported by Janeway and B'Elanna. Tom and the Doctor frantically attempt to revive the ex-Maquis officer.
DOCTOR
We're losing him. Mr. Paris, get the cortical
stimulator.
Tom retrieves the device and places it on Chakotay's forehead.
DOCTOR
Apply a 20 millijoule neurostatic pulse on my
mark.
PARIS
No effect.
DOCTOR
Increase to 30 millijoules.
PARIS
Still nothing.
DOCTOR
Again Mr. Paris.
After several more attempts to revive the Commander, he is pronounced dead. Seven pulls away and runs out of sickbay.
chirp
PICARD
(V.O.)
Bridge to Admiral Janeway.
JANEWAY
(upset, rubbing her eyes)
Janeway here.
PICARD
(V.O.)
You were correct. We've got company.
TORRES
You go ahead. I'll go after her.
Janeway acknowledges B'Elanna.
JANEWAY
On my way.
INT. ENTERPRISE BRIDGE
Janeway and Tom return to the bridge.
JANEWAY
Report!
KIM
Graviton emissions are off the scale! There's
something approaching us.
PARIS
(pointing straight ahead)
Did you see it? There!
PICARD
What is it Mr. Paris?
PARIS
I thought I saw a distortion of some kind.
TUVOK
Sensors are picking up an energy field directly
ahead of us.
JANEWAY
Large enough to hide a vessel?
TUVOK
Affirmative.
PICARD
Raise shields! Evasive maneuvers!
Just as the Enterprise is about to jump to warp speed, they're locked on by a tractor beam.
PICARD
Target those emitters!
With a single shot, the Enterprise is freed.
KIM
We're being hailed!
PICARD
On screen.
The image of the assimilated Admiral Janeway fills the screen.
PICARD
(to Janeway)
I think it's for you.
QUEEN
(O.S.)
Do you think we would be so careless to let
ourselves be defeated a second time? Thank
you Admiral Janeway, you've done exactly
what we've hoped you would.
JANEWAY
What are you talking about?
QUEEN
(O.S.)
You've delivered us more technology from the future.
Our plan worked...perfectly.
JANEWAY
We've done no such thing.
QUEEN
(O.S.)
We've scanned your vessel. You have something
we want. Perhaps we could arrange an exchange.
JANEWAY
I thought the Borg didn't negotiate!
QUEEN
(O.S.)
Since our last engagement, we've decided to
adapt a more diplomatic approach. You're crew
is infected with our nanovirus. We have the antidote.
JANEWAY
I'm listening.
QUEEN
(O.S.)
Turn over all specifications of your technology
willingly and we'll let your crew live...this time.
JANEWAY
I'm afraid we can't do that.
QUEEN
(O.S.)
Then you will be assimilated!
The transmission is terminated by the Borg.
PICARD
Mr. Tuvok, modulate our shield frequency.
TUVOK
Yes, Sir.
PICARD
Bridge to Engineering.
LA FORGE
(V.O.)
La Forge here Sir.
PICARD
Geordi, we need slipstream velocity like yesterday.
LA FORGE
(V.O.)
Yes Sir, bringing the drive online...now!
PICARD
Engage!
The blue field forms around the Enterprise as it engages its core. Within seconds, the Federation flagship disappears into the rift. To their surprise, the Borg follow closely behind.
JANEWAY
Mr. Paris, report!
PARIS
We're at maximum velocity but the Borg are right
on our tail. I don't know how they're doing it, but
they're matching our course and speed. We can
only hold this speed for another few hours.
PICARD
Then we better come up with a plan within that time.
chirp
TORRES
(V.O.)
Torres to Janeway.
JANEWAY
Go ahead B'Elanna.
TORRES
(V.O.)
Umm...Admiral...I think you'd better come down
here.
JANEWAY
What's wrong B'Elanna?
TORRES
(V.O.)
It's Seven.
JANEWAY
(rolling her eyes)
I know she's upset, but we don't have time for this.
Can't you take care of it?
TORRES
(V.O.)
Umm...she's barricaded herself inside the Omega
chamber. She's locked everyone else out.
JANEWAY
Understood.
(beat)
I'm on my way.
PICARD
Picard to Counselor Troi.
TROI
(V.O.)
Yes Captain.
PICARD
Deanna, there's a situation taking place in Engineering.
I'd like you to accompany Admiral Janeway.
TROI
(V.O.)
Yes Sir, I'm on my way.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TEN
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 TEN
FADE IN.
EXT. SPACE - UNIMATRIX ZERO-ONE (OPTICAL)
The Enterprise exits the conduit and heads straight for the Borg Unimatrix comprised of thousands of interconnecting metallic structures. The waiting game begins as they wait for the arrival of the future Admiral Janeway's shuttle.
INT. ENTERPRISE BRIDGE
KIM
We're in position.
PICARD
Shut down all engines, Mr. Paris.
PARIS
Yes Sir.
JANEWAY
All right Admiral...come out, come out where ever
you are.
KIM
I'm picking up increased graviton emissions.
Something's coming through the rift. The warp
signature matches those of the federation. It's
the Admiral's shuttle.
JANEWAY
There she is...cloaked and right on schedule.
PICARD
Mr. Paris, follow that shuttle.
PARIS
Aye Sir, matching course and speed.
As they proceed further into the heart of the Borg uni-complex, the Admiral's shuttle docks below an enormous structure surrounded by several Borg vessels including cubes, spheres and scout ships.
PICARD
Full stop. We'll hold our position here.
PARIS
Aye Sir.
KIM
How will we know if Chakotay's team has
succeeded?
JANEWAY
When this place lights up like the fourth of July,
we'll know.
PICARD
Mr. Tuvok, prepare to launch multiphasic torpedoes
on my mark.
TUVOK
Yes Sir. Torpedoes loaded and ready.
JANEWAY
Tom, as soon as the shuttle is destroyed, get us out
of here.
PARIS
Yes Ma'am.
***
EXT. SPACE- U.S.S. VOYAGER (OPTICAL)
Meanwhile on the other end of the transwarp hub...
After waiting patiently, Voyager enters the rift with the Delta Flyer closely behind. Within seconds, the Borg sphere enters the conduit and is positioned between Voyager and the shuttle. The Delta Flyer fires its multiphasic torpedoes and damages the sphere. The sphere fires back and damages their shields.
INT. DELTA FLYER
WORF
They've damaged our cloaking mechanism,
our shields are down!
CHAKOTAY
Get those shields up!
To their surprise, several drones beam onboard the shuttle. One of the drones grabs Riker and is about to assimilate him. Without hesitation, Chakotay steps in, kills the drone and frees Riker in the process.
RIKER
Thanks...I owe you one.
Just as Chakotay is about to respond, a sharp metallic spear is forced through his midsection. Chakotay looks stunned as he collapses onto his knees. Riker and Worf react quickly by taking out the remaining intruders.
RIKER
Commander!
CHAKOTAY
(wincing in pain)
Relax Captain...I'm not going anywhere, but you've
got to take over.
Riker acknowledges Chakotay.
RIKER
Modulate those shields! Fire all weapons!
WORF
Yes Sir.
(beat)
Multiphasic torpedoes are having no effect
They've adapted.
RIKER
Of course not. Load chronogenic torpedoes and fire!
WORF
Yes Sir. Torpedoes launched.
Upon impact, the modified torpedoes cause the sphere to explode.
WORF
Take that!
RIKER
Nice shooting Mr. Worf. We've got to get out of this
conduit! It's destabilizing. I'm setting a new course
back to the Enterprise. They should have destroyed
the Admiral's shuttle by now. I'm going to check
on our friend. Inform me when we've reached the
new coordinates.
WORF
Aye Sir.
Riker travels to the rear of the Delta Flyer to check on Chakotay.
RIKER
How's he doing?
With Chakotay moved to a biobed a nameless medic scans him with a medical tri-corder. He responds to Riker's inquiry with a negative gesture.
RIKER
You're a foolish man, but a brave one indeed.
CHAKOTAY
(weezing)
I guess we're even.
RIKER
Hang on my friend. We're almost there.
CHAKOTAY
(struggling to stay awake)
So tired...can't stay awake...got to sleep...
RIKER
No Chakotay! Stay with us! You've got a wife to
get back to.
With that last comment, Chakotay becomes a bit more alert.
***
EXT. SPACE- UNIMATRIX ZERO-ONE
Just as planned, the blasts from the transwarp hub have chain reacted causing the explosions to continue into the Borg Unimatrix. As the complex is about to detonate, the Admiral's shuttle de-cloaks and begins to power up.
PICARD
Now Mr. Tuvok!
As Tuvok's fingers run over his controls, several torpedoes are launched and directly strike the futuristic shuttle causing a large explosion.
JANEWAY
Now Tom, warp 9 or we're stuck at ground
zero.
The Enterprise jumps to warp speed as the Unimatrix compound is obliterated.
KIM
We did it!
PICARD
Mr. Paris, time till we rendezvous with the Delta
Flyer?
PARIS
Approximately 2 minutes Sir.
JANEWAY
It was too easy.
PICARD
I agree.
JANEWAY
Bridge to Astrometrics.
SEVEN
(V.O.)
Go ahead Admiral.
JANEWAY
Seven, continue scanning for Borg activity. I've
got the feeling we haven't heard the last of them.
SEVEN
(V.O.)
Yes Admiral.
JANEWAY
Something just doesn't seem right.
EXT. SPACE - U.S.S. ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
In its cloaked state, the Delta Flyer is on approach to the Enterprise. Chakotay is transported directly to sickbay.
INT. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
After completing his medical examination, the Doctor returns with a hypospray and injects its contents into Chakotay's neck.
DOCTOR
That should ease your pain.
CHAKOTAY
(breathing shallow)
From the look on your face, my condition can't be
too good. What's my prognosis?
DOCTOR
You're a mess Commander, I'm afraid you've lost
too much blood. Your vital organs are damaged and
have begun to atrophy. They are beyond repair.
CHAKOTAY
(coughing)
Does Seven know?
DOCTOR
She's on her way.
Within minutes, Seven arrives in sickbay. She rushes over to Chakotay, kneels at his bedside and takes his hand in hers.
CHAKOTAY
(smiling tiredly)
See, I told you I would return.
Seven strokes Chakotay's hair and kisses him gently on the forehead. Without looking up she addresses the Doctor solemnly.
SEVEN
What is his condition?
DOCTOR
He's hemorrhaging internally from several organs.
I'm afraid there's nothing I can do.
Seven rises to her feet and faces the EMH.
SEVEN
Give him my nanoprobes, it'll reverse the necrosis.
DOCTOR
I've already extracted too many nanoprobes from you
to sustain the crew. If your electrolyte count goes any
lower, you'll be in the same shape as your husband.
...and besides, we'll be risking other things.
SEVEN
(confused)
Explain.
The Doctor motions for Seven to join him away from Chakotay.
DOCTOR
This morning when I examined you I noticed some
changes in your neurotransmitter levels. I attributed
this to the extractions we've been doing. But after
closer examination, I've determined that...you're
pregnant.
Seven's expression is one of shock and terror. She doesn't say anything and returns to her husband's beside.
SEVEN
Chakotay, you must recover. There's so much I
need to tell you.
CHAKOTAY
(coughing and weezing)
Tell me what?
SEVEN
(tearing up)
Our child needs a father. You must comply.
CHAKOTAY
(eyes widening)
We're having a baby?
SEVEN
Yes. The Doctor just informed me.
CHAKOTAY
(smiling tiredly)
I've always wanted children. You've made me so
happy Seven. I love you so much.
SEVEN
(voice cracking)
As do I.
Chakotay loses consciousness as the biobed sounds off an alarm indicating his condition has turned critical.
The Doctor approaches quickly as Seven is pulled away and supported by Janeway and B'Elanna. Tom and the Doctor frantically attempt to revive the ex-Maquis officer.
DOCTOR
We're losing him. Mr. Paris, get the cortical
stimulator.
Tom retrieves the device and places it on Chakotay's forehead.
DOCTOR
Apply a 20 millijoule neurostatic pulse on my
mark.
PARIS
No effect.
DOCTOR
Increase to 30 millijoules.
PARIS
Still nothing.
DOCTOR
Again Mr. Paris.
After several more attempts to revive the Commander, he is pronounced dead. Seven pulls away and runs out of sickbay.
chirp
PICARD
(V.O.)
Bridge to Admiral Janeway.
JANEWAY
(upset, rubbing her eyes)
Janeway here.
PICARD
(V.O.)
You were correct. We've got company.
TORRES
You go ahead. I'll go after her.
Janeway acknowledges B'Elanna.
JANEWAY
On my way.
INT. ENTERPRISE BRIDGE
Janeway and Tom return to the bridge.
JANEWAY
Report!
KIM
Graviton emissions are off the scale! There's
something approaching us.
PARIS
(pointing straight ahead)
Did you see it? There!
PICARD
What is it Mr. Paris?
PARIS
I thought I saw a distortion of some kind.
TUVOK
Sensors are picking up an energy field directly
ahead of us.
JANEWAY
Large enough to hide a vessel?
TUVOK
Affirmative.
PICARD
Raise shields! Evasive maneuvers!
Just as the Enterprise is about to jump to warp speed, they're locked on by a tractor beam.
PICARD
Target those emitters!
With a single shot, the Enterprise is freed.
KIM
We're being hailed!
PICARD
On screen.
The image of the assimilated Admiral Janeway fills the screen.
PICARD
(to Janeway)
I think it's for you.
QUEEN
(O.S.)
Do you think we would be so careless to let
ourselves be defeated a second time? Thank
you Admiral Janeway, you've done exactly
what we've hoped you would.
JANEWAY
What are you talking about?
QUEEN
(O.S.)
You've delivered us more technology from the future.
Our plan worked...perfectly.
JANEWAY
We've done no such thing.
QUEEN
(O.S.)
We've scanned your vessel. You have something
we want. Perhaps we could arrange an exchange.
JANEWAY
I thought the Borg didn't negotiate!
QUEEN
(O.S.)
Since our last engagement, we've decided to
adapt a more diplomatic approach. You're crew
is infected with our nanovirus. We have the antidote.
JANEWAY
I'm listening.
QUEEN
(O.S.)
Turn over all specifications of your technology
willingly and we'll let your crew live...this time.
JANEWAY
I'm afraid we can't do that.
QUEEN
(O.S.)
Then you will be assimilated!
The transmission is terminated by the Borg.
PICARD
Mr. Tuvok, modulate our shield frequency.
TUVOK
Yes, Sir.
PICARD
Bridge to Engineering.
LA FORGE
(V.O.)
La Forge here Sir.
PICARD
Geordi, we need slipstream velocity like yesterday.
LA FORGE
(V.O.)
Yes Sir, bringing the drive online...now!
PICARD
Engage!
The blue field forms around the Enterprise as it engages its core. Within seconds, the Federation flagship disappears into the rift. To their surprise, the Borg follow closely behind.
JANEWAY
Mr. Paris, report!
PARIS
We're at maximum velocity but the Borg are right
on our tail. I don't know how they're doing it, but
they're matching our course and speed. We can
only hold this speed for another few hours.
PICARD
Then we better come up with a plan within that time.
chirp
TORRES
(V.O.)
Torres to Janeway.
JANEWAY
Go ahead B'Elanna.
TORRES
(V.O.)
Umm...Admiral...I think you'd better come down
here.
JANEWAY
What's wrong B'Elanna?
TORRES
(V.O.)
It's Seven.
JANEWAY
(rolling her eyes)
I know she's upset, but we don't have time for this.
Can't you take care of it?
TORRES
(V.O.)
Umm...she's barricaded herself inside the Omega
chamber. She's locked everyone else out.
JANEWAY
Understood.
(beat)
I'm on my way.
PICARD
Picard to Counselor Troi.
TROI
(V.O.)
Yes Captain.
PICARD
Deanna, there's a situation taking place in Engineering.
I'd like you to accompany Admiral Janeway.
TROI
(V.O.)
Yes Sir, I'm on my way.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TEN
To be continued...