Category: Star Trek Voyager
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.
Author: Raven
Summary: By popular demand, this is the sequel to Resistance Is Futile. It's been a month since Seven of Nine has recovered from her re-assimilation. She is fully healed and has returned to her duties. Though appearing to be back to her usual form, she is distracted by images of experiences she has no recollection of.
Title: Resistance Is Futile Pt. 2
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
JANEWAY
(V.O.)
"Captain's Log star date 55972.10. After reviewing both ships logs and personal logs, Seven of Nine has retained full knowledge of the previous events of the past four months, including her affiliation with a certain First Officer. With the Doctor closely monitoring her cortical functions, it has been determined that Seven is no immediate danger of the fail-safe mechanism shutting down her higher brain functions. Unfortunately, even with the knowledge of her relationship with Chakotay, it seems Seven no longer exhibits the feelings she once had for him. The Doctor suggests for Chakotay to spend some time with Seven so she can re-familiarize herself with his company. In the meantime Voyager is long overdue for complete overhaul. We have temporarily set down on an M-Class planet in the outer reaches of the Devron system to commence repairs. Computer...end log."
INT. ASTROMETRICS LAB
Seven is running a system wide diagnostic when she is visited by Chakotay. She is visibly uncomfortable by his presence and is unable to make eye contact with him.
CHAKOTAY
Good morning.
SEVEN
(barely acknowledging him)
Commander.
CHAKOTAY
How are you?
SEVEN
I am well, thank you.
CHAKOTAY
That's good to hear. I was wondering if you had plans for this evening?
SEVEN
(she looks at him with a suspicious look)
Why do you ask?
CHAKOTAY
No particular reason. I'd just like to spend some time with you
if that's all right.
SEVEN
I'm not sure it's a good idea.
CHAKOTAY
Why do you say that?
SEVEN
(looks away)
I'm uncertain.
CHAKOTAY
(moving to face Seven)
Listen Seven, I know you're uncomfortable with knowing that
we had a relationship. I don't expect us to continue where we
left off. I care about you. I just want to make sure you're okay
and spend some time with you if you'll permit me.
SEVEN
(resigned to accept his offer)
My duty shift ends at 1800 hours.
CHAKOTAY
Good. Meet me in the messhall? We'll have some dinner.
SEVEN
Yes Commander.
Chakotay smiles and turns to exit Astrometrics. As the doors close behind the Commander, another image of Chakotay kissing the ex-drone begins to invade Seven's mind. She does her best to ignore the vision by returning to work.
INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
door chime
JANEWAY
Enter.
The door slides open to reveal Chakotay.
CHAKOTAY
I've got the latest engineering report. They're making rapid
progress.
Janeway takes a PADD from Chakotay and begins to read the report.
JANEWAY
Excellent. Tell B'Elanna I'm pleased with her performance.
CHAKOTAY
It might mean more if you tell her yourself.
JANEWAY
Noted. How are you doing Chakotay?
CHAKOTAY
Good.
JANEWAY
How are things with Seven? Is she coming around?
CHAKOTAY
I'm not sure. But I'll find out later on. We're meeting in the
messhall for dinner.
JANEWAY
Be careful Chakotay. Don't push.
CHAKOTAY
I won't Kathryn. The last thing I want to do is hurt her.
JANEWAY
We've never really discussed this but were you in love with her?
CHAKOTAY
(hesitating)
Yes.
JANEWAY
(smiling slightly)
Do you still love her?
CHAKOTAY
(looking away)
Yes.
JANEWAY
(smiling)
Then don't give up on her. Come on, lets get some fresh air.
INT. ENGINEERING
B'Elanna crawls on her hands and knees in a Jeffries Tube and finds Seven sitting with her back against a wall with her eyes shut.
Another image enters Seven's mind involving Chakotay. This time the ex-Maquis officer is shown kissing Seven as he carries her across a room is lowered onto a bed. The image continues until she is interrupted by B'Elanna and brought back to reality.
B'ELANNA
Seven...what are you doing here?
SEVEN
(startled)
Lieutenant.
B'ELANNA
(concerned)
Are you okay? You seem miles away.
SEVEN
I'm distracted but I'm fine. Thank you for your concern.
I'll leave you to your work.
B'ELANNA
Seven, you don't seem fine. Do you want to talk about it?
For the last few years the half Klingon Engineer and ex-drone were just shipmates and didn't get along on a personal level. But, for some reason, it seems appropriate for the very pregnant B'Elanna to lend an ear to the vulnerable ex-drone.
SEVEN
(looking down)
As you may know, I've recently reclaimed my memories from the
past four months. It seems during that time I had a relationship with someone.
B'ELANNA
(surprised)
Chakotay...right?
Seven looks up and stares at B'Elanna.
B'ELANNA
Relax Seven. I was just taking a wild guess.
SEVEN
Your guess is correct, Lieutenant.
B'ELANNA
How do you feel about him now?
SEVEN
I'm uncertain. The Commander still has feelings for me but
I'm afraid I may hurt him.
B'ELANNA
Why would you hurt him? Do you have any feelings for him as well?
SEVEN
I don't know. Even if I did have feelings for him, I can't allow myself
to care for him or anyone.
B'ELANNA
Why not?
SEVEN
As a drone, the Hive Mind had certain safeguards to insure the
cohesiveness of its collective. One of them is a fail-safe mechanism,
which shuts down higher brain functions if exposed to strong emotions.
If I allow myself to feel for anyone, I may be endangering my life. If I
allow the Commander to feel for me, my loss will be devastating to him.
B'ELANNA
I see your dilemma. But, what constitutes strong emotions?
SEVEN
I'm uncertain. That is why I'm not going to allow myself such an
affiliation.
B'ELANNA
I don't think you're being fair to yourself. Is there something the
Doctor can do to repair this fail-safe mechanism?
SEVEN
The Doctor is considering a procedure but needs to run some long-term simulations before attempting it.
B'ELANNA
Well, that sounds encouraging. If anyone can figure it out, I'm sure
it would be him. In the meantime what are you going to do about Chakotay?
SEVEN
I'm meeting the Commander for dinner tonight in the messhall.
B'ELANNA
Does he know about the fail-safe device?
SEVEN
I don't think so.
B'ELANNA
Maybe you should tell him. See how he reacts.
SEVEN
I just may do that. Thank you Lieutenant. I'll keep you informed.
B'ELANNA
Please do.
SEVEN
Before I leave, do you require my assistance?
B'ELANNA
Not at this moment but thank you for offering.
Seven acknowledges B'Elanna and begins to crawl her way through the narrow Jefferies tube.
FADE OUT:
END OF ACT TWO
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.
Author: Raven
Summary: By popular demand, this is the sequel to Resistance Is Futile. It's been a month since Seven of Nine has recovered from her re-assimilation. She is fully healed and has returned to her duties. Though appearing to be back to her usual form, she is distracted by images of experiences she has no recollection of.
Title: Resistance Is Futile Pt. 2
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
JANEWAY
(V.O.)
"Captain's Log star date 55972.10. After reviewing both ships logs and personal logs, Seven of Nine has retained full knowledge of the previous events of the past four months, including her affiliation with a certain First Officer. With the Doctor closely monitoring her cortical functions, it has been determined that Seven is no immediate danger of the fail-safe mechanism shutting down her higher brain functions. Unfortunately, even with the knowledge of her relationship with Chakotay, it seems Seven no longer exhibits the feelings she once had for him. The Doctor suggests for Chakotay to spend some time with Seven so she can re-familiarize herself with his company. In the meantime Voyager is long overdue for complete overhaul. We have temporarily set down on an M-Class planet in the outer reaches of the Devron system to commence repairs. Computer...end log."
INT. ASTROMETRICS LAB
Seven is running a system wide diagnostic when she is visited by Chakotay. She is visibly uncomfortable by his presence and is unable to make eye contact with him.
CHAKOTAY
Good morning.
SEVEN
(barely acknowledging him)
Commander.
CHAKOTAY
How are you?
SEVEN
I am well, thank you.
CHAKOTAY
That's good to hear. I was wondering if you had plans for this evening?
SEVEN
(she looks at him with a suspicious look)
Why do you ask?
CHAKOTAY
No particular reason. I'd just like to spend some time with you
if that's all right.
SEVEN
I'm not sure it's a good idea.
CHAKOTAY
Why do you say that?
SEVEN
(looks away)
I'm uncertain.
CHAKOTAY
(moving to face Seven)
Listen Seven, I know you're uncomfortable with knowing that
we had a relationship. I don't expect us to continue where we
left off. I care about you. I just want to make sure you're okay
and spend some time with you if you'll permit me.
SEVEN
(resigned to accept his offer)
My duty shift ends at 1800 hours.
CHAKOTAY
Good. Meet me in the messhall? We'll have some dinner.
SEVEN
Yes Commander.
Chakotay smiles and turns to exit Astrometrics. As the doors close behind the Commander, another image of Chakotay kissing the ex-drone begins to invade Seven's mind. She does her best to ignore the vision by returning to work.
INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
door chime
JANEWAY
Enter.
The door slides open to reveal Chakotay.
CHAKOTAY
I've got the latest engineering report. They're making rapid
progress.
Janeway takes a PADD from Chakotay and begins to read the report.
JANEWAY
Excellent. Tell B'Elanna I'm pleased with her performance.
CHAKOTAY
It might mean more if you tell her yourself.
JANEWAY
Noted. How are you doing Chakotay?
CHAKOTAY
Good.
JANEWAY
How are things with Seven? Is she coming around?
CHAKOTAY
I'm not sure. But I'll find out later on. We're meeting in the
messhall for dinner.
JANEWAY
Be careful Chakotay. Don't push.
CHAKOTAY
I won't Kathryn. The last thing I want to do is hurt her.
JANEWAY
We've never really discussed this but were you in love with her?
CHAKOTAY
(hesitating)
Yes.
JANEWAY
(smiling slightly)
Do you still love her?
CHAKOTAY
(looking away)
Yes.
JANEWAY
(smiling)
Then don't give up on her. Come on, lets get some fresh air.
INT. ENGINEERING
B'Elanna crawls on her hands and knees in a Jeffries Tube and finds Seven sitting with her back against a wall with her eyes shut.
Another image enters Seven's mind involving Chakotay. This time the ex-Maquis officer is shown kissing Seven as he carries her across a room is lowered onto a bed. The image continues until she is interrupted by B'Elanna and brought back to reality.
B'ELANNA
Seven...what are you doing here?
SEVEN
(startled)
Lieutenant.
B'ELANNA
(concerned)
Are you okay? You seem miles away.
SEVEN
I'm distracted but I'm fine. Thank you for your concern.
I'll leave you to your work.
B'ELANNA
Seven, you don't seem fine. Do you want to talk about it?
For the last few years the half Klingon Engineer and ex-drone were just shipmates and didn't get along on a personal level. But, for some reason, it seems appropriate for the very pregnant B'Elanna to lend an ear to the vulnerable ex-drone.
SEVEN
(looking down)
As you may know, I've recently reclaimed my memories from the
past four months. It seems during that time I had a relationship with someone.
B'ELANNA
(surprised)
Chakotay...right?
Seven looks up and stares at B'Elanna.
B'ELANNA
Relax Seven. I was just taking a wild guess.
SEVEN
Your guess is correct, Lieutenant.
B'ELANNA
How do you feel about him now?
SEVEN
I'm uncertain. The Commander still has feelings for me but
I'm afraid I may hurt him.
B'ELANNA
Why would you hurt him? Do you have any feelings for him as well?
SEVEN
I don't know. Even if I did have feelings for him, I can't allow myself
to care for him or anyone.
B'ELANNA
Why not?
SEVEN
As a drone, the Hive Mind had certain safeguards to insure the
cohesiveness of its collective. One of them is a fail-safe mechanism,
which shuts down higher brain functions if exposed to strong emotions.
If I allow myself to feel for anyone, I may be endangering my life. If I
allow the Commander to feel for me, my loss will be devastating to him.
B'ELANNA
I see your dilemma. But, what constitutes strong emotions?
SEVEN
I'm uncertain. That is why I'm not going to allow myself such an
affiliation.
B'ELANNA
I don't think you're being fair to yourself. Is there something the
Doctor can do to repair this fail-safe mechanism?
SEVEN
The Doctor is considering a procedure but needs to run some long-term simulations before attempting it.
B'ELANNA
Well, that sounds encouraging. If anyone can figure it out, I'm sure
it would be him. In the meantime what are you going to do about Chakotay?
SEVEN
I'm meeting the Commander for dinner tonight in the messhall.
B'ELANNA
Does he know about the fail-safe device?
SEVEN
I don't think so.
B'ELANNA
Maybe you should tell him. See how he reacts.
SEVEN
I just may do that. Thank you Lieutenant. I'll keep you informed.
B'ELANNA
Please do.
SEVEN
Before I leave, do you require my assistance?
B'ELANNA
Not at this moment but thank you for offering.
Seven acknowledges B'Elanna and begins to crawl her way through the narrow Jefferies tube.
FADE OUT:
END OF ACT TWO