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 FOUR
FADE IN:
INT. HOLODECK TWO
"Final point and match to Captain Janeway" Announces the ship's computer.
JANEWAY
Good game Seven, you almost had me.
SEVEN
Almost doesn't count. You're a frustrating opponent.
JANEWAY
Well, would you rather I let you win?
SEVEN
No, this will give me reason to practice. Eventually I will succeed
in defeating you.
JANEWAY
(smiling)
That's the spirit. Come on, let's get something to drink.
SEVEN
(hesitating)
I don't require a liquid supplement at this time, please proceed without
me.
JANEWAY
After that kind of a workout, you need to replenish your electrolytes
or is it you're avoiding seeing someone in particular.
Unable to fool the Captain, Seven of Nine decides to discuss her situation.
SEVEN
Captain, you've had relationships in the past.
JANEWAY
Is that a question or a statement?
SEVEN
I apologize for the declaration. How did you deal with your feelings
for your fiancée when you were first stranded in the Delta Quadrant?
Janeway is taken by surprise by Seven's interest in her personal life.
JANEWAY
Well, it was very difficult. We were in love and were planning on
spending the rest of our lives together. When the Caretaker propelled
us 75,000 light years away, the thought of not being with Mark was unbearable. But as ship's Captain, I had to set aside my personal feelings
and provide leadership to the crew.
SEVEN
So, you occupied yourself?
JANEWAY
As best I could.
SEVEN
Were you successful?
JANEWAY
No. The feelings never go away. You just learn to live with the pain
or do something about it.
SEVEN
...and what did you decide?
JANEWAY
I'm still living with the pain. How about you? Why all the sudden interest
in my love life?
SEVEN
My feelings for Commander Chakotay are conflicted. This evening while
I was regenerating, I had another dream of an intimate nature. These
images are becoming more vivid and seem to be increasing in frequency. They're becoming a distraction and are interfering with my activities.
JANEWAY
Oh? In what way?
SEVEN
The Doctor recommended I take a cold shower.
JANEWAY
(amused, trying to conceal her smile)
I see your problem. Don't worry Seven, we've all been there.
SEVEN
I'm uncertain as to how to proceed.
JANEWAY
Well, you obviously have feelings for Chakotay. I suggest you get to
know him better on a friendship level. Don't fight your feelings, Seven.
Connecting with another individual is a wonderful and rare experience.
Let things progress naturally.
SEVEN
But Captain, what about my fail-safe mechanism?
JANEWAY
The Doctor is monitoring you closely. We don't even know if it's still active. I'm sure if anything should happen, the Doctor will be there.
SEVEN
(thinking about it)
Thank you for your candor, Captain.
JANEWAY
Anytime Seven.
Both women exit the holodeck and travel to their separate destinations.
INT. CHAKOTAY'S OFFICE
Chakotay is buried in reports and is visited by B'Elanna.
CHAKOTAY
Good morning Lieutenant. What can I do for you?
B'ELANNA
Nothing. I'm just visiting.
CHAKOTAY
(smiling)
You're checking up on me, aren't you?
B'ELANNA
Do I need a reason to visit?
CHAKOTAY
I'm fine...thank you for your concern. How's your pregnancy coming
along?
B'ELANNA
Don't try to change the subject Chakotay. I'm here about Seven.
CHAKOTAY
Now what has she done? B'Elanna, you're a senior officer, work it out.
B'ELANNA
That's not why I'm here. Actually, we're getting along.
CHAKOTAY
(curious)
Then what is this about?
B'ELANNA
I found Seven in a Jeffries Tube. She wasn't herself. She seemed
miles away. We talked and she admitted she has feelings for you.
CHAKOTAY
She told you about us? Who else knows?
B'ELANNA
Just Tom and myself. Seven didn't tell me, I guessed and she didn't
deny it.
CHAKOTAY
I would appreciate it if you didn't tell anyone else.
B'ELANNA
(acknowledging him)
What are you going to do about her?
CHAKOTAY
Nothing. What can I do?
B'ELANNA
You have feelings for her, don't you?
CHAKOTAY
Yes but my feelings are irrelevant.
B'ELANNA
You're beginning to sound like Seven. If you have feelings for her,
than go after her.
CHAKOTAY
(smiling slightly)
I'll think about it.
Feeling satisfied with their discussion, B'Elanna exits the office and proceeds to engineering.
EXT. PLANET'S SURFACE
With repairs continuing, the majority of the crew are taking advantage of being on the planet's surface.
NEELIX
Captain, if it's all right, I'd like to take an away team to gather some
spices and plants for the messhall.
JANEWAY
Permission granted.
Neelix motions to a few crewmen and venture away from Voyager.
SEVEN
Captain, sensors are detecting mineral deposits approximately 5
kilometers from our position. We may be able to convert some of
their properties to integrate with Voyager's neural circuitry. I'd like Commander Tuvok to accompany me and investigate this closer.
JANEWAY
Commander Tuvok is in the process of re-calibrating our weapon's
system.
SEVEN
What about Ensign Kim?
JANEWAY
He's working with B'Elanna on reconfiguring the warp core.
SEVEN
Lieutenant Paris?
JANEWAY
He's working on propulsion.
SEVEN
Then, I'll go alone.
JANEWAY
No you won't Seven. Someone must accompany you. Take
Commander Chakotay, he's available.
SEVEN
But Captain...
JANEWAY
I don't have time to argue with you Seven, that's an order.
SEVEN
Yes Captain.
At that moment, Seven takes a deep breath and taps her comm. Badge.
SEVEN
Seven of Nine to Commander Chakotay.
CHAKOTAY
(V.O.)
Chakotay here.
SEVEN
Commander, the Captain has suggested you accompany me on
the surface. Are you available?
CHAKOTAY
(V.O.)
You're in luck. On my way.
As Chakotay exits Voyager, he notices Seven carrying a black case on her shoulder.
CHAKOTAY
So, what's this all about?
SEVEN
We are to investigate mineral deposits approximately 5 kilometers
from here.
CHAKOTAY
Can we transport to those coordinates?
SEVEN
Not presently. Transporter control is temporarily offline. Would you
prefer we take a shuttle?
CHAKOTAY
No, the exercise and fresh air will do us some good. Let's go.
Seven somewhat acknowledges Chakotay and begins lead the way.
EXT. VOYAGER (OPTICAL)
INT. ASTROMETRICS
Icheb has been monitoring the sensors and begins to detect some activity. He hails the Captain as a result of his findings. All senior staff congregate in Astrometrics with the exception of Chakotay and Seven.
JANEWAY
Okay Icheb, you've got our full attention. Tell us what you've got.
ICHEB
Yes Captain. Long-ranged sensors are picking up an energy disturbance.
It may be an ionic storm. I've been monitoring it's progression for the
past couple of hours and have noticed that the closer it gets, the more interference it has on our sensors.
TUVOK
If we remain on the surface and allow the anomaly to reach us, Voyager may become vulnerable to its effects.
JANEWAY
How much time do we have?
TUVOK
A couple hours at most.
JANEWAY
That doesn't leave us much time. B'Elanna, what's the status of the
warp core?
B'ELANNA
We'll have it operational in time.
JANEWAY
Tom, is propulsion up?
TOM
Yes ma'am.
JANEWAY
Harry, work with Icheb. Report to me in one hour.
HARRY
Yes Captain.
JANEWAY
All right, we've got work to do.
Janeway dismisses her senior staff and makes a ship wide announcement to begin evacuation. In addition, she attempts to hail Chakotay and Seven but receives no response and orders Tom to take the Delta Flyer out to find them who doesn't having any luck in finding his shipmates. He hails Voyager with an update.
INT. DELTA FLYER
TOM
Captain, I've been circling for the past hour. There's no answer to my
hails and I'm no longer detecting their life signs.
JANEWAY
(V.O.)
Understood. We'll have to come back for them. Return to Voyager.
TOM
(upset)
Yes ma'am, on my way.
FADE OUT:
END OF ACT FOUR
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 FOUR
FADE IN:
INT. HOLODECK TWO
"Final point and match to Captain Janeway" Announces the ship's computer.
JANEWAY
Good game Seven, you almost had me.
SEVEN
Almost doesn't count. You're a frustrating opponent.
JANEWAY
Well, would you rather I let you win?
SEVEN
No, this will give me reason to practice. Eventually I will succeed
in defeating you.
JANEWAY
(smiling)
That's the spirit. Come on, let's get something to drink.
SEVEN
(hesitating)
I don't require a liquid supplement at this time, please proceed without
me.
JANEWAY
After that kind of a workout, you need to replenish your electrolytes
or is it you're avoiding seeing someone in particular.
Unable to fool the Captain, Seven of Nine decides to discuss her situation.
SEVEN
Captain, you've had relationships in the past.
JANEWAY
Is that a question or a statement?
SEVEN
I apologize for the declaration. How did you deal with your feelings
for your fiancée when you were first stranded in the Delta Quadrant?
Janeway is taken by surprise by Seven's interest in her personal life.
JANEWAY
Well, it was very difficult. We were in love and were planning on
spending the rest of our lives together. When the Caretaker propelled
us 75,000 light years away, the thought of not being with Mark was unbearable. But as ship's Captain, I had to set aside my personal feelings
and provide leadership to the crew.
SEVEN
So, you occupied yourself?
JANEWAY
As best I could.
SEVEN
Were you successful?
JANEWAY
No. The feelings never go away. You just learn to live with the pain
or do something about it.
SEVEN
...and what did you decide?
JANEWAY
I'm still living with the pain. How about you? Why all the sudden interest
in my love life?
SEVEN
My feelings for Commander Chakotay are conflicted. This evening while
I was regenerating, I had another dream of an intimate nature. These
images are becoming more vivid and seem to be increasing in frequency. They're becoming a distraction and are interfering with my activities.
JANEWAY
Oh? In what way?
SEVEN
The Doctor recommended I take a cold shower.
JANEWAY
(amused, trying to conceal her smile)
I see your problem. Don't worry Seven, we've all been there.
SEVEN
I'm uncertain as to how to proceed.
JANEWAY
Well, you obviously have feelings for Chakotay. I suggest you get to
know him better on a friendship level. Don't fight your feelings, Seven.
Connecting with another individual is a wonderful and rare experience.
Let things progress naturally.
SEVEN
But Captain, what about my fail-safe mechanism?
JANEWAY
The Doctor is monitoring you closely. We don't even know if it's still active. I'm sure if anything should happen, the Doctor will be there.
SEVEN
(thinking about it)
Thank you for your candor, Captain.
JANEWAY
Anytime Seven.
Both women exit the holodeck and travel to their separate destinations.
INT. CHAKOTAY'S OFFICE
Chakotay is buried in reports and is visited by B'Elanna.
CHAKOTAY
Good morning Lieutenant. What can I do for you?
B'ELANNA
Nothing. I'm just visiting.
CHAKOTAY
(smiling)
You're checking up on me, aren't you?
B'ELANNA
Do I need a reason to visit?
CHAKOTAY
I'm fine...thank you for your concern. How's your pregnancy coming
along?
B'ELANNA
Don't try to change the subject Chakotay. I'm here about Seven.
CHAKOTAY
Now what has she done? B'Elanna, you're a senior officer, work it out.
B'ELANNA
That's not why I'm here. Actually, we're getting along.
CHAKOTAY
(curious)
Then what is this about?
B'ELANNA
I found Seven in a Jeffries Tube. She wasn't herself. She seemed
miles away. We talked and she admitted she has feelings for you.
CHAKOTAY
She told you about us? Who else knows?
B'ELANNA
Just Tom and myself. Seven didn't tell me, I guessed and she didn't
deny it.
CHAKOTAY
I would appreciate it if you didn't tell anyone else.
B'ELANNA
(acknowledging him)
What are you going to do about her?
CHAKOTAY
Nothing. What can I do?
B'ELANNA
You have feelings for her, don't you?
CHAKOTAY
Yes but my feelings are irrelevant.
B'ELANNA
You're beginning to sound like Seven. If you have feelings for her,
than go after her.
CHAKOTAY
(smiling slightly)
I'll think about it.
Feeling satisfied with their discussion, B'Elanna exits the office and proceeds to engineering.
EXT. PLANET'S SURFACE
With repairs continuing, the majority of the crew are taking advantage of being on the planet's surface.
NEELIX
Captain, if it's all right, I'd like to take an away team to gather some
spices and plants for the messhall.
JANEWAY
Permission granted.
Neelix motions to a few crewmen and venture away from Voyager.
SEVEN
Captain, sensors are detecting mineral deposits approximately 5
kilometers from our position. We may be able to convert some of
their properties to integrate with Voyager's neural circuitry. I'd like Commander Tuvok to accompany me and investigate this closer.
JANEWAY
Commander Tuvok is in the process of re-calibrating our weapon's
system.
SEVEN
What about Ensign Kim?
JANEWAY
He's working with B'Elanna on reconfiguring the warp core.
SEVEN
Lieutenant Paris?
JANEWAY
He's working on propulsion.
SEVEN
Then, I'll go alone.
JANEWAY
No you won't Seven. Someone must accompany you. Take
Commander Chakotay, he's available.
SEVEN
But Captain...
JANEWAY
I don't have time to argue with you Seven, that's an order.
SEVEN
Yes Captain.
At that moment, Seven takes a deep breath and taps her comm. Badge.
SEVEN
Seven of Nine to Commander Chakotay.
CHAKOTAY
(V.O.)
Chakotay here.
SEVEN
Commander, the Captain has suggested you accompany me on
the surface. Are you available?
CHAKOTAY
(V.O.)
You're in luck. On my way.
As Chakotay exits Voyager, he notices Seven carrying a black case on her shoulder.
CHAKOTAY
So, what's this all about?
SEVEN
We are to investigate mineral deposits approximately 5 kilometers
from here.
CHAKOTAY
Can we transport to those coordinates?
SEVEN
Not presently. Transporter control is temporarily offline. Would you
prefer we take a shuttle?
CHAKOTAY
No, the exercise and fresh air will do us some good. Let's go.
Seven somewhat acknowledges Chakotay and begins lead the way.
EXT. VOYAGER (OPTICAL)
INT. ASTROMETRICS
Icheb has been monitoring the sensors and begins to detect some activity. He hails the Captain as a result of his findings. All senior staff congregate in Astrometrics with the exception of Chakotay and Seven.
JANEWAY
Okay Icheb, you've got our full attention. Tell us what you've got.
ICHEB
Yes Captain. Long-ranged sensors are picking up an energy disturbance.
It may be an ionic storm. I've been monitoring it's progression for the
past couple of hours and have noticed that the closer it gets, the more interference it has on our sensors.
TUVOK
If we remain on the surface and allow the anomaly to reach us, Voyager may become vulnerable to its effects.
JANEWAY
How much time do we have?
TUVOK
A couple hours at most.
JANEWAY
That doesn't leave us much time. B'Elanna, what's the status of the
warp core?
B'ELANNA
We'll have it operational in time.
JANEWAY
Tom, is propulsion up?
TOM
Yes ma'am.
JANEWAY
Harry, work with Icheb. Report to me in one hour.
HARRY
Yes Captain.
JANEWAY
All right, we've got work to do.
Janeway dismisses her senior staff and makes a ship wide announcement to begin evacuation. In addition, she attempts to hail Chakotay and Seven but receives no response and orders Tom to take the Delta Flyer out to find them who doesn't having any luck in finding his shipmates. He hails Voyager with an update.
INT. DELTA FLYER
TOM
Captain, I've been circling for the past hour. There's no answer to my
hails and I'm no longer detecting their life signs.
JANEWAY
(V.O.)
Understood. We'll have to come back for them. Return to Voyager.
TOM
(upset)
Yes ma'am, on my way.
FADE OUT:
END OF ACT FOUR