Disclaimer: My third fanfic, hope you enjoy! The characters and everything Star Trek belong to all mighty Paramount. There I said it, so get off my back! I write for fun and entertainment purposes only, no profit involved.

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Mind racing, the captain of the U.S.S. Voyager stopped at the door to Commander Chakotay's quarters. A woman of hidden emotions, Kathryn did not quite know how she was going to tell him. He had always been a good officer, good adviser, and a good friend….. and after New Earth they had possibly become more.

The doorbell chimed and the commander beckoned the unexpected guest to enter. The doors swished open to reveal the captain. "You're late." he teased with a slight smirk. Oh god, he was now making jokes. This was going to be harder than she thought.

Smiling her crooked smile, Kathryn strode over to Chakotay as he motioned for her to sit.

"I thought you were going to be here at exactly 1700 hours?" he joked. She sighed, remembering how she had paced outside the door for over 15 minutes.

"Something came up…. .sorry."

Pouring two cups of coffee, the commander's curiosity grew about the captain's urgent reason to speak to him immediately. "So what did you want to talk to me about?"

"I'm leaving," she said, plain and simple. Looking apon her with bewilderment, the commander stuttered.

"What?"

"I'm leaving. I have to leave Voyager, Chakotay. For good. T-there's….. something I have to do. I'm relingiushing command of Voyager to you. But please, Chakotay. Promise me you'll get the crew home."

The commander was even more bewildered than before.

"What?? What are you talking about??? B-but why????"

"I…. I can't tell you. I'm packed. I'll be leaving tonight, at 1900."

"Kathryn…."

Tears welling in her eyes, she walked towards the door. Looking at him one last time, she said, "I'm sorry. Take care of voyager for me."

As she left the room, the commander felt his whole life collapse as sadness and confusion overtook him. What was she doing? Why was she leaving without being able to tell him? This wasn't like Kathryn at all. She had always been so determined to get the crew home. Why was she leaving when she was needed most?

Sighing, Chakotay tapped his commbadge.

"Chakotay to Tuvok. There's going to be an unexpected meeting. Make sure all senior staff is in the conference room by 1730. Understand?"

He could almost hear the confusion in the Vulcan's voice. "Acknowledged, Commander. Might I inquire as to your reasons for this meeting?"

"We'll discuss it later Tuvok. Make sure Neelix is there too, see you soon. Chakotay out."

Sighing, the commander closed the comm link.

The ship suddenly lurched with great force, as several breakable things came crashing to the floor. It hurled again, bringing Chakotay to the floor. Red lights appeared as the alarm sounded red alert. He tapped his comm badge once again.

"Bridge, report!" he barked.

"Sir, we're under heavy fire, but the source is unknown!" said Ensign Kim. "I- I can't explain it, there's nothing there! It seems to be coming from thin air!!"

"I'm on my way, Ensign. Chakotay out!"

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