Final Waking Part One

Chapter Seven

Cassidy walked along the corridors. She nodded at the crewmembers as they passed by. Cassidy had become familiar with the ship that she recognized which conduit was what. But for now her mind was elsewhere. Kathryn and Chakotay were talking to her again. They battled for what seemed an eternity and Cassidy finally got tired of it.

"Will you both stop it" She said, "I am getting tired of your fighting in my head."

They finally quieted and Cassidy then turned towards Kathryn's quarters. She entered with Kathryn's codes and began walking around the room. Cassidy inspected everything. Trying to find a clue as to how she can get them out of her head. But nothing seems to click. She then left Kathryn's quarters and crossed over to Chakotay. One of the crew saw her going into his quarters but then walked on shaking his head.

Then, Kim turned towards the corridor and bumped into Cassidy as she came out. Her face told him that she was having trouble. But then Kim did not know what was going on in her head. Cassidy simply smiled, "Can I do something for you?"

"Well, not really." Kim began, "I just came over to see if you're ok."

"I am fine Ensign." Cassidy continued and walked passed him.

"Harry." Kim followed. "I know you're having trouble, I thought you might need some help."

"Thank you but I don't think you can."

"How so?" Kim wanted to know.

"They keep arguing."

"The Captain and Chakotay?"

"Yeah. I can't stand their bickering."

Cassidy then turned to face him. Harry could see that she was really in trouble now. Harry then smiled and offered her his hand. Cassidy looked down and cocked her head at him. "How would you like to join me for some dinner." Harry offered, "I am sure that a good meal will always help in finding a solution."

Cassidy smiled this time, "Alright," she said, "Let's go." So hand in hand they walked towards the mess hall.

Later that night Cassidy tried to sleep in the room she was assigned, but for some reason, she could not sleep. She finally got up and went in the direction of Kathryn's quarters. But as she walked along the corridors, she came unto the hollow deck. Cassidy turned and looked at the console and just stared at it. Something was beginning to make sense. Something was finally beginning to open up so that she could finally understand. But the problem was what was it? How can this hollow deck help her in getting the XO team back? She did not have the answer. So she kept on walking.

In Kathryn's bedroom, Cassidy finally slept peacefully. As she drifted, she began to dream. A dream that seemed so real, she could swear that she was there. But something was different. She was not one of the characters. There were two people who were the main characters. These two individuals were in a small place with trees and mountains and the soft breeze blowing. One was a female and the other male. The male was working with wood while the other was looking at what looked like small black boxes.

"Oh insect traps." Cassidy realized. "What is going on here?" she wondered.

Then it came clear. The characters were Kathryn and Chakotay. That finally made sense. She saw how happy they were and how content they felt. Cassidy just watched and smiled. But then the sky grew dark. What is happening now? What is going on?