Songs of a life Ch. 6
Disclaimer: Voyager and all of its characters belong to Paramount
The previous night had drained Kathryn. She had been shocked when Chakotay mentioned B'Elanna's name but the more she thought about it, the less it seemed out of the blue. He trusted her. She even trusted her. Yet there was still something that Kathryn didn't like.
Engineering was humming with activity; officers were going from station to station. There was to be an inspection at 0900 hours. B'Elanna had only moments to ensure that everything was in perfect condition. As she completed her thought, the Captain entered Engineering. She looked as she always did, clean uniform and neatly combed hair with a splash of makeup that showed she cared for appearance but wasn't vanity stricken.
"Captain, right this way" B'Elanna ushered the Captain to the main Engineering console.
The inspection took all of a half an hour. In which time Kathryn didn't speak but rather gestured her responses of approval. Kathryn did, however, address B'Elanna as she left Engineering.
"Lieutenant, after you duty shift report to the bridge."
Without giving an explanation, she walked into the corridor and left B'Elanna with a face of confusion.
B'Elanna's shift had come and gone and she was more that curios on the matter the Captain need her for. She walked out of Engineering and into the corridor. As she entered the turbo lift she said "Bridge".
The turbo lift halted and opened its doors to reveal the bridge. B'Elanna's eyes meet Janeway's.
"B'Elanna, my ready room. Tuvok you have the bridge." She motioned for Chakotay to follow them.
By this point B'Elanna's heart was racing with anticipation and wonder. What was so important? Voyager was in perfect condition and hadn't encountered anyone in ages. She reluctantly followed the two into Kathryn's ready room. Once inside she was motioned to take a seat on the couch near the viewport. Chakotay took a seat near her and Janeway remained standing. Both of their faces were serious and showed no sight of what was to come.
"I'm sure your more than curious as to why you're here. So I won't beat around with it. Chakotay and I would like to present you with a rather personnel favor..." Kathryn's face was showing a slight nervous edge, which had never appeared before B'Elanna. B'Elanna was now even more confused than before. "We have been discussing having children but are unable to conceive one by natural means" She was clearly letting B'Elanna peak at the women behind the mask. Janeway's voice was low and husky as always but with a very noticeable edge.
"I'm not seeing where I come in in all of this?" B'Elanna finally asked.
"We have been considering alternate means and surrogacy is at the top of our list. B'Elanna we both greatly trust you." Chakotay chimed in.
It was becoming clear what their request was going to be and she had to admit, she would never in a million years have imagined she would be in this position, especially with these two asking.
"Would you consider being our child's surrogate mother?" Kathryn asked clearly putting herself on the line.
"I...What...Why me?"
"We both have great faith in you and trust you with something of this magnitude. You don't have to answer now but please consider it."
B'Elanna nodded her head in response and quickly stood to leave. The ready room door hissed shut and left a very nervous couple in its mist. She headed straight to her quarters and changed into her off duty clothes.
Why do they think that I am the person to carry their child? Chakotay and I have been close friends for years yes but... Am I ready for this? Can I handle being pregnant right now? Do I even want to do this for them?
B'Elanna sat in silence for hours and she kept recalling the desperate look engraved on Janeway's face. She knew what she had to do for her friend and for her sanity.
Kathryn and Chakotay were asleep in their quarters when a chirp came from the door. Kathryn rubbed her weary eyes and said 'Come in'. A dark shadow stood in the doorway.
"Computer. Lights at fifteen percent illumination"
The lights revealed B'Elanna in a white shirt and black pants. Kathryn invited her in and gestured to her living room sofa. B'Elanna took a seat and Kathryn did the same. A moment of silence passed before B'Elanna spoke.
"I wanted too..." Her voice trailed off. She took a second to collect her thoughts and continued. All of the while, Kathryn sat patiently waiting for what B'Elanna had to say.
"I thought about...I know that...I ...I'll do it"
Kathryn's face instantly cheered and she brought B'Elanna into an affectionate embrace. She began to cry with joy and B'Elanna felt the tears on her shoulder. She wasn't expecting it to affect Janeway in such a way. When Kathryn let go of B'Elanna, a tear-drowned face came forth. Both were overwhelmed and with in moments were greeted by the half a sleep Chakotay.
"Chakotay, she'll do it!"
Chakotay gave an enormous smile and embraced B'Elanna as well.
"When did you plan on the procedure taking place?" B'Elanna was now rather curious as to the details.
"As soon as your comfortable."
"Nothing's stopping us. How about later this week."
"If that's alright with you"
"It is."
Sickbay seemed rather chilly today and somewhat frightening. B'Elanna was scheduled to under go the invitro at 1100 hours. She had spent the week thinking and relaxing before she underwent such a task. She was unwilling to admit she was slightly afraid but a strand of excitement helped keep her calm. Kathryn and Chakotay enter sickbay to talk to B'Elanna before the procedure.
"How are you feeling?" Chakotay asked.
"Good. I'm ready to start though."
"Kathryn and I are going to be waiting on the bridge during the procedure to give you some privacy."
They both exited and left B'Elanna and the doctor in silence. She was told the procedure wouldn't take to long of a period of time.
"Are you ready?" The Doctor dryly asked.
"Yes"
Kathryn and Chakotay returned as soon as the doctor had informed them that the procedure was complete. They were greeted by B'Elanna lying on a biobed with her face turned in the opposite direction as them. Kathryn went to the bed and placed a hand on her shoulder.
"It worked. I'm pregnant"
Kathryn turned to her husband Chakotay kissed her. She then turned back to B'Elanna. She gave her a look of complete gratitude as she lightly touched B'Elanna's stomach.
Author's notes: Sorry for the incredibly long wait but I simply didn't have the time or drive. Please review I hope you enjoyed it. I will try to update faster for the next chapter.
Disclaimer: Voyager and all of its characters belong to Paramount
The previous night had drained Kathryn. She had been shocked when Chakotay mentioned B'Elanna's name but the more she thought about it, the less it seemed out of the blue. He trusted her. She even trusted her. Yet there was still something that Kathryn didn't like.
Engineering was humming with activity; officers were going from station to station. There was to be an inspection at 0900 hours. B'Elanna had only moments to ensure that everything was in perfect condition. As she completed her thought, the Captain entered Engineering. She looked as she always did, clean uniform and neatly combed hair with a splash of makeup that showed she cared for appearance but wasn't vanity stricken.
"Captain, right this way" B'Elanna ushered the Captain to the main Engineering console.
The inspection took all of a half an hour. In which time Kathryn didn't speak but rather gestured her responses of approval. Kathryn did, however, address B'Elanna as she left Engineering.
"Lieutenant, after you duty shift report to the bridge."
Without giving an explanation, she walked into the corridor and left B'Elanna with a face of confusion.
B'Elanna's shift had come and gone and she was more that curios on the matter the Captain need her for. She walked out of Engineering and into the corridor. As she entered the turbo lift she said "Bridge".
The turbo lift halted and opened its doors to reveal the bridge. B'Elanna's eyes meet Janeway's.
"B'Elanna, my ready room. Tuvok you have the bridge." She motioned for Chakotay to follow them.
By this point B'Elanna's heart was racing with anticipation and wonder. What was so important? Voyager was in perfect condition and hadn't encountered anyone in ages. She reluctantly followed the two into Kathryn's ready room. Once inside she was motioned to take a seat on the couch near the viewport. Chakotay took a seat near her and Janeway remained standing. Both of their faces were serious and showed no sight of what was to come.
"I'm sure your more than curious as to why you're here. So I won't beat around with it. Chakotay and I would like to present you with a rather personnel favor..." Kathryn's face was showing a slight nervous edge, which had never appeared before B'Elanna. B'Elanna was now even more confused than before. "We have been discussing having children but are unable to conceive one by natural means" She was clearly letting B'Elanna peak at the women behind the mask. Janeway's voice was low and husky as always but with a very noticeable edge.
"I'm not seeing where I come in in all of this?" B'Elanna finally asked.
"We have been considering alternate means and surrogacy is at the top of our list. B'Elanna we both greatly trust you." Chakotay chimed in.
It was becoming clear what their request was going to be and she had to admit, she would never in a million years have imagined she would be in this position, especially with these two asking.
"Would you consider being our child's surrogate mother?" Kathryn asked clearly putting herself on the line.
"I...What...Why me?"
"We both have great faith in you and trust you with something of this magnitude. You don't have to answer now but please consider it."
B'Elanna nodded her head in response and quickly stood to leave. The ready room door hissed shut and left a very nervous couple in its mist. She headed straight to her quarters and changed into her off duty clothes.
Why do they think that I am the person to carry their child? Chakotay and I have been close friends for years yes but... Am I ready for this? Can I handle being pregnant right now? Do I even want to do this for them?
B'Elanna sat in silence for hours and she kept recalling the desperate look engraved on Janeway's face. She knew what she had to do for her friend and for her sanity.
Kathryn and Chakotay were asleep in their quarters when a chirp came from the door. Kathryn rubbed her weary eyes and said 'Come in'. A dark shadow stood in the doorway.
"Computer. Lights at fifteen percent illumination"
The lights revealed B'Elanna in a white shirt and black pants. Kathryn invited her in and gestured to her living room sofa. B'Elanna took a seat and Kathryn did the same. A moment of silence passed before B'Elanna spoke.
"I wanted too..." Her voice trailed off. She took a second to collect her thoughts and continued. All of the while, Kathryn sat patiently waiting for what B'Elanna had to say.
"I thought about...I know that...I ...I'll do it"
Kathryn's face instantly cheered and she brought B'Elanna into an affectionate embrace. She began to cry with joy and B'Elanna felt the tears on her shoulder. She wasn't expecting it to affect Janeway in such a way. When Kathryn let go of B'Elanna, a tear-drowned face came forth. Both were overwhelmed and with in moments were greeted by the half a sleep Chakotay.
"Chakotay, she'll do it!"
Chakotay gave an enormous smile and embraced B'Elanna as well.
"When did you plan on the procedure taking place?" B'Elanna was now rather curious as to the details.
"As soon as your comfortable."
"Nothing's stopping us. How about later this week."
"If that's alright with you"
"It is."
Sickbay seemed rather chilly today and somewhat frightening. B'Elanna was scheduled to under go the invitro at 1100 hours. She had spent the week thinking and relaxing before she underwent such a task. She was unwilling to admit she was slightly afraid but a strand of excitement helped keep her calm. Kathryn and Chakotay enter sickbay to talk to B'Elanna before the procedure.
"How are you feeling?" Chakotay asked.
"Good. I'm ready to start though."
"Kathryn and I are going to be waiting on the bridge during the procedure to give you some privacy."
They both exited and left B'Elanna and the doctor in silence. She was told the procedure wouldn't take to long of a period of time.
"Are you ready?" The Doctor dryly asked.
"Yes"
Kathryn and Chakotay returned as soon as the doctor had informed them that the procedure was complete. They were greeted by B'Elanna lying on a biobed with her face turned in the opposite direction as them. Kathryn went to the bed and placed a hand on her shoulder.
"It worked. I'm pregnant"
Kathryn turned to her husband Chakotay kissed her. She then turned back to B'Elanna. She gave her a look of complete gratitude as she lightly touched B'Elanna's stomach.
Author's notes: Sorry for the incredibly long wait but I simply didn't have the time or drive. Please review I hope you enjoyed it. I will try to update faster for the next chapter.