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 FIVE
FADE IN:
It's been two hours since last communicating with Voyager. Seven and Chakotay have entered a mine which happens to be filled with various minerals. Both have been silent and avoiding eye contact with each other. As they begin to collect samples, they make a new discovery.
EXT. PLANET'S SURFACE
CHAKOTAY
What is it?
SEVEN
(running a scan with her tricorder)
There appears to be some kind of control room beyond this wall.
CHAKOTAY
Are you detecting any life signs?
SEVEN
No.
Chakotay taps his comm. Badge to hail the Captain.
CHAKOTAY
Away team to Voyager.
No answer.
CHAKOTAY
Chakotay to Voyager, please respond.
Still no answer. Chakotay gives Seven a concerned look.
SEVEN
Commander, my readings are erratic. I'm no longer detecting Voyager.
CHAKOTAY
What do you mean? Voyager can't just vanish.
SEVEN
It's quite possible that Voyager had to launch.
CHAKOTAY
Without us? That doesn't seem likely. Something might be interfering
with our sensors. I suggest we return to Voyager immediately.
Seven continues to scan their vicinity as they begin their trek back to their ship. When they reach Voyager's landing coordinates, they notice it has in fact launched without them. They also notice that the weather is about to take a turn for the worse as well.
With the wind kicking up and slaps of thunder and lightening forming, large drops of rain and ice begin to fall. As the storm intensifies, bolts of electricity begin to strike vertically causing tiny explosions as they collide with the ground. Seven and Chakotay are forced to take shelter in a cave.
CHAKOTAY
Where did this come from?
Seven says nothing. Instead she just sits on the ground and wraps her arms around her knees. She begins to shiver.
CHAKOTAY
Seven, are you okay?
She puts her head down and says nothing. Chakotay walks over and sits next to her. He extends his arms toward her but she flinches away from him.
CHAKOTAY
(concerned)
What's wrong?
She says nothing. This time he grabs her by the shoulders and forces her to look at him. Seven has a terrified expression on her face. At that moment, he extends his arms around her and holds her until her shivering stops. She allows the closeness this time.
As the storm is beginning to lighten, both Seven and Chakotay are transported off the planet. But to their surprise, they don't materialize on Voyager. They rise to their feet and notice they are in dark empty room with only a small light shining on them.
EXT. VOYAGER (OPTICAL)
INT. BRIDGE
JANEWAY
Harry, any word on Chakotay and Seven?
HARRY
No Captain, according to our sensors, there's nobody left on the planet.
JANEWAY
How can that be? Where did they go?
TUVOK
It is quite possible when we lost our sensors, another vessel may have
gone into orbit and acquired them.
JANEWAY
Bridge to Astrometrics.
ICHEB
(in Astrometrics, V.O.)
Icheb here Captain.
JANEWAY
Icheb, we've lost contact with Chakotay and Seven. We think they
may have been acquired by another vessel. Have you detected any
other activity?
ICHEB
(V.O)
Sensors are detecting increased graviton emissions, but no other vessels
in this vicinity.
TUVOK
Captain, a cloaked vessel would be consistent with these findings.
JANEWAY
Icheb, recalibrate our sensors to detect the graviton emissions. Look for
a warp trail.
ICHEB
(V.O.)
Yes Captain.
JANEWAY
Tuvok, the only people I know of who still use cloak technology are the Romulans. But what would they be doing in the Delta Quadrant?
TUVOK
Unknown.
INT. ALIEN SHIP
Chakotay and Seven have been scrutinizing their cell for a means to escape but are unsuccessful. They realize there are no seams or panels to observe and are finally resigned to the fact that they are prisoners on an alien vessel.
CHAKOTAY
Are you okay? You had me worried back there.
SEVEN
I am undamaged. Thank you for your concern.
CHAKOTAY
Seven, it's more than concern. I care about you.
SEVEN
It would be wise for you to move on. I cannot return your affection.
CHAKOTAY
Cannot or will not? I know you have feelings for me.
SEVEN
(looking away)
My feelings are irrelevant.
Chakotay begins to chuckle.
SEVEN
What's so funny?
CHAKOTAY
(smiling)
B'Elanna came to my office earlier, she was concerned about you. I told
her my feelings for you were irrelevant as well. She told me I was beginning to sound like you. Do you really believe feelings are irrelevant?
SEVEN
I'm uncertain.
CHAKOTAY
(positions himself to face her)
Seven, can you honestly look me in the eyes and tell me you don't have feelings for me.
SEVEN
(barely audible)
I cannot.
Chakotay takes her chin in his hand and kisses her softly on the lips. She closes her eyes and begins to smile. Suddenly the room is brightly lit causing Chakotay and Seven to squint until their eyes can adjust. A humanoid figure begins to approach them. To their surprise as the figure comes closer, they realize it is a Romulan.
EXT. VOYAGER (OPTICAL)
INT. ASTROMETRICS
Icheb finds something. He hails the bridge.
ICHEB
Astrometrics to bridge.
JANEWAY
(V.O.)
Janeway here.
ICHEB
Captain, I've located the warp trail.
JANEWAY
(V.O.)
Nice work Icheb. I'm sending Tuvok and Harry to assist you.
Within minutes, Tuvok and Harry are in Astrometrics and have confirmed the warp signature is Romulan. After reporting the news to the Captain, they alter course.
INT. ALIEN VESSEL
CHAKOTAY
Why have you brought us here?
ROMULAN COMMANDER
You were trespassing on our territory. We couldn't let you interfere.
SEVEN
The control room in the mine.
ROM. CMDR.
That's correct. That technology belongs to us.
CHAKOTAY
We're not interested in your technology. However, we'd like you to
return us to our ship. We're from the Star Ship Voyager.
ROM. CMDR.
I'm afraid I can't do that. You two will remain here and serve us.
SEVEN
We will do no such thing. If you don't release us, our Captain will pursue you.
ROM. CMDR.
Our ship is equipped with stealth technology. They will never be able to locate us. Speaking of technology, I understand the Borg are quite ahead
of our time. You will be very useful especially after we've extracted your implants and nanoprobes.
CHAKOTAY
If you hurt one hair on her, I'll kill you!
ROM. CMDR.
You are in no position to make threats. So, as they say in the Collective, "Resistance is futile".
Silence him and take her to the science lab!
Chakotay is knocked out by a blow to the head and collapses on the ground. Seven calls out Chakotay's name and is dragged out of the room.
EXT. VOYAGER (OPTICAL)
INT. BRIDGE
HARRY
Captain, I'm picking up a vessel. It's directly ahead of us.
JANEWAY
Are Chakotay and Seven on board?
HARRY
Yes Captain.
JANEWAY
Bridge to engineering.
B'ELANNA
(in engineering, V.O.)
Torres here.
JANEWAY
Are transporters operational?
B'ELANNA
No Captain, not for another hour or so.
JANEWAY
Get those transporters online!
B'ELANNA
Aye Captain.
JANEWAY
Harry, hail them.
HARRY
No response Captain.
JANEWAY
Hail them again.
HARRY
Still no response.
JANEWAY
Open a channel.
HARRY
Channel open.
JANEWAY
This is Captain Kathryn Janeway of the Star Ship Voyager.
You're holding two of our crewman. Release them to us immediately
or we will open fire.
No response.
JANEWAY
Tom, take the Delta Flyer. Try to get close enough to transport them.
TOM
Yes Captain.
JANEWAY
Tuvok, raise shields and prepare to target their weapons array.
TUVOK
Shields up, ready Captain.
The Delta Flyer leaves the shuttle bay.
INT. ALIEN VESSEL
Seven is in a weakened state and is returned to the cell. Chakotay rises to his feet and helps Seven to sit.
CHAKOTAY
Are you all right?
SEVEN
They've extracted several nanoprobes. I will need time to recover.
I am weak and require rest. They plan to resume their extraction soon.
Sitting next to her, he extends his arm around her as she rests her head on his shoulder.
CHAKOTAY
We've got to find a way to communicate with Voyager.
SEVEN
(raises her head to look at Chakotay)
I'm sure Captain Janeway is already pursuing this vessel.
CHAKOTAY
You're probably right. Get some rest.
Just as Seven closes her eyes, the Romulans are back for more extractions. Chakotay is determined to protect Seven and stands in their way.
CHAKOTAY
Leave her alone! You're killing her!
Without warning one of the Romulan soldiers fires his weapon at Chakotay. He falls to the ground unconscious. Seven runs over to him and takes his head in her lap. At the same time, the Romulan vessel begins to shake. Voyager and the Delta Flyer are launching an attack simultaneously.
SEVEN
(holding his head in her lap)
Commander...why did you do it?
CHAKOTAY
(labored breathing)
I...I love you Seven. I always have.
SEVEN
(voice cracking)
You have to hold on Commander...
CHAKOTAY
(smiling, eyes closing)
Call me Chakotay.
SEVEN
(eyes tearing up)
Chakotay... hold on, Voyagers here. We'll get you to sickbay...
CHAKOTAY
(eyes closed, tear running down his cheek )
So tired...need to sleep. Love you... always...
His body goes limp. He's gone.
SEVEN
(gripping his body tightly in her arms and begins to cry uncontrollably)
No! You can leave me! Not now! I never told you...
Seven begins to cry and wail in angst while rocking Chakotay in her arms. Without warning she and Chakotay are beamed on board the Delta Flyer while Voyager continues to attack the Romulan vessel.
The Romulan vessel finally retreats. The Delta Flyer enters the shuttle bay and Seven and Chakotay are transported to sickbay.
INT. SICKBAY
DOCTOR
Sickbay to bridge
JANEWAY
(V.O.)
Go ahead doctor, how are they?
DOCTOR
(upset)
Captain...You'd better get down here.
A look of dread comes over Janeway's face. Within minutes, she enters sickbay to find Chakotay lying on a biobed without any vital activity. Seven doesn't acknowledge her Captain's presence and continues to face a wall, hiding her pain.
JANEWAY
Is he?
DOCTOR
Yes Captain. He arrived in sickbay in this condition. There was nothing
I could have done.
SEVEN
(wiping her tears, she approaches the Doctor and Janeway)
Yes there is. Give him my nanoprobes.
DOCTOR
Seven, your nanoprobes have been seriously depleted. I can't extract
them without endangering your life.
SEVEN
I'll recover. He will not!
JANEWAY
Seven, I know your upset, we all are but we can't bring back everyone
that dies. It's not natural. Chakotay wouldn't want it that way.
SEVEN
(angry)
How do you know what he wants! He's dead because he tried to protect me!
JANEWAY
(putting a hand on her shoulder)
I know its painful but...
SEVEN
(pulls awayn from Janeway, crying uncontrollably)
It hurts too much...I can't go on without him.
JANEWAY
You're in love with him, aren't you?
Seven lifts her head and stops crying.
SEVEN
(barely audible)
Yes.
JANEWAY
Doctor, can it be done?
DOCTOR
I'll start reprogramming your nanoprobes immediately. I also want to
run a diagnostic on Seven' cortical node. If this doesn't constitute as
strong emotions, I don't know what does.
It's a lengthy process. Due to the amount of trauma to Chakotay's body, the nanoprobes are administered several times. Meanwhile, Seven has remained at his bedside waiting for some evidence of life.
EXT. FOREST (CHAKOTAY'S VISION QUEST)
Green foliage is all around as large trees block the sunlight. An animal appears as it leaps over fallen trunks and heads for a stream. As the animal reaches the pond we see its reflection. At first it appears on four legs and has the face of a beast but a metamorphosis occurs and the image is replaced by Chakotay's face. Another image appears in the water and appears to be standing behind him. It is a human female. He turns around as she takes his hand in hers. He rises to his feet and notices the female is Seven of Nine.
His life signs have returned.
His eyes open.
His hand is being held by Seven. Her eyes tear up, she's smiling tiredly.
DOCTOR
Welcome back Commander. You really have gone where no man
has gone before. How do you feel?
CHAKOTAY
I'm okay, what happened?
DOCTOR
You died. You can thank Seven, she brought you back with her nanoprobes. If you'll excuse me.
CHAKOTAY
(surprised, looks at Seven)
Why did you do it?
SEVEN
(tearing up)
Because...I love you.
While continuing to hold his hand she reaches forward and places a kiss on Chakotay's lips. He smiles in return and rests her head on his chest. They lay there for a couple hours until Seven leaves to regenerate.
After a few days Chakotay is released from sickbay and is fully recovered. He walks over to the astrometrics lab and finds Seven fast at work. Seven glances at the door as it swishes open.
INT. ASTROMETRICS LAB
Chakotay approaches Seven and plants a kiss on the back of her neck. She responds with a smile.
CHAKOTAY
The Doctors released me, he says I'm 100% recovered thanks
to you.
SEVEN
(curious)
Why me? I didn't do anything.
CHAKOTAY
You motivated my recovery. I couldn't wait to see you.
SEVEN
(smiling)
I'm pleased you're feeling better.
CHAKOTAY
So, now that I'm well again. I would love to see you later. How about dinner in my quarters at 1900 hours.
SEVEN
That will be acceptable. We have something to celebrate.
CHAKOTAY
(curious)
What is it?
SEVEN
(smirking)
You'll just have to wait.
Chakotay smiles and plants a brief kiss on Seven. She resumes her work.
It's 1900 hours as Seven arrives at Chakotay's quarters with a bottle of wine.
CHAKOTAY
(smiling)
Wine, it is a special occasion. Now, I've been going crazy all day trying
to figure out what your news is. So...tell me.
SEVEN
(smiling)
When I thought I'd lost you, I was overwhelmed with emotion. The
Doctor thought these strong emotions would cause my cortical node
to shut down. So he ran a thorough diagnostic and discovered that
when I was re-assimilated, the Borg installed an advanced node.
I still have to regenerate but the fail-safe device is nowhere to be
found. In other words, I'm free to feel...
Before Seven can finish her sentence, Chakotay grabs her in his arms and kisses her deeply. She returns his kiss with more intensity.
Standing in the middle of his quarters, they continue to kiss with as much passion as one can imagine. They finally break off their kisses and are left standing breathless.
SEVEN
Chakotay, I want something from you.
CHAKOTAY
What is it?
SEVEN
Make love to me.
Without hesitation Chakotay lifts her in his arms, kisses her deeply and carries her off to his bedroom.
FADE OUT:
END OF CHAPTER FIVE
THE END?
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 FIVE
FADE IN:
It's been two hours since last communicating with Voyager. Seven and Chakotay have entered a mine which happens to be filled with various minerals. Both have been silent and avoiding eye contact with each other. As they begin to collect samples, they make a new discovery.
EXT. PLANET'S SURFACE
CHAKOTAY
What is it?
SEVEN
(running a scan with her tricorder)
There appears to be some kind of control room beyond this wall.
CHAKOTAY
Are you detecting any life signs?
SEVEN
No.
Chakotay taps his comm. Badge to hail the Captain.
CHAKOTAY
Away team to Voyager.
No answer.
CHAKOTAY
Chakotay to Voyager, please respond.
Still no answer. Chakotay gives Seven a concerned look.
SEVEN
Commander, my readings are erratic. I'm no longer detecting Voyager.
CHAKOTAY
What do you mean? Voyager can't just vanish.
SEVEN
It's quite possible that Voyager had to launch.
CHAKOTAY
Without us? That doesn't seem likely. Something might be interfering
with our sensors. I suggest we return to Voyager immediately.
Seven continues to scan their vicinity as they begin their trek back to their ship. When they reach Voyager's landing coordinates, they notice it has in fact launched without them. They also notice that the weather is about to take a turn for the worse as well.
With the wind kicking up and slaps of thunder and lightening forming, large drops of rain and ice begin to fall. As the storm intensifies, bolts of electricity begin to strike vertically causing tiny explosions as they collide with the ground. Seven and Chakotay are forced to take shelter in a cave.
CHAKOTAY
Where did this come from?
Seven says nothing. Instead she just sits on the ground and wraps her arms around her knees. She begins to shiver.
CHAKOTAY
Seven, are you okay?
She puts her head down and says nothing. Chakotay walks over and sits next to her. He extends his arms toward her but she flinches away from him.
CHAKOTAY
(concerned)
What's wrong?
She says nothing. This time he grabs her by the shoulders and forces her to look at him. Seven has a terrified expression on her face. At that moment, he extends his arms around her and holds her until her shivering stops. She allows the closeness this time.
As the storm is beginning to lighten, both Seven and Chakotay are transported off the planet. But to their surprise, they don't materialize on Voyager. They rise to their feet and notice they are in dark empty room with only a small light shining on them.
EXT. VOYAGER (OPTICAL)
INT. BRIDGE
JANEWAY
Harry, any word on Chakotay and Seven?
HARRY
No Captain, according to our sensors, there's nobody left on the planet.
JANEWAY
How can that be? Where did they go?
TUVOK
It is quite possible when we lost our sensors, another vessel may have
gone into orbit and acquired them.
JANEWAY
Bridge to Astrometrics.
ICHEB
(in Astrometrics, V.O.)
Icheb here Captain.
JANEWAY
Icheb, we've lost contact with Chakotay and Seven. We think they
may have been acquired by another vessel. Have you detected any
other activity?
ICHEB
(V.O)
Sensors are detecting increased graviton emissions, but no other vessels
in this vicinity.
TUVOK
Captain, a cloaked vessel would be consistent with these findings.
JANEWAY
Icheb, recalibrate our sensors to detect the graviton emissions. Look for
a warp trail.
ICHEB
(V.O.)
Yes Captain.
JANEWAY
Tuvok, the only people I know of who still use cloak technology are the Romulans. But what would they be doing in the Delta Quadrant?
TUVOK
Unknown.
INT. ALIEN SHIP
Chakotay and Seven have been scrutinizing their cell for a means to escape but are unsuccessful. They realize there are no seams or panels to observe and are finally resigned to the fact that they are prisoners on an alien vessel.
CHAKOTAY
Are you okay? You had me worried back there.
SEVEN
I am undamaged. Thank you for your concern.
CHAKOTAY
Seven, it's more than concern. I care about you.
SEVEN
It would be wise for you to move on. I cannot return your affection.
CHAKOTAY
Cannot or will not? I know you have feelings for me.
SEVEN
(looking away)
My feelings are irrelevant.
Chakotay begins to chuckle.
SEVEN
What's so funny?
CHAKOTAY
(smiling)
B'Elanna came to my office earlier, she was concerned about you. I told
her my feelings for you were irrelevant as well. She told me I was beginning to sound like you. Do you really believe feelings are irrelevant?
SEVEN
I'm uncertain.
CHAKOTAY
(positions himself to face her)
Seven, can you honestly look me in the eyes and tell me you don't have feelings for me.
SEVEN
(barely audible)
I cannot.
Chakotay takes her chin in his hand and kisses her softly on the lips. She closes her eyes and begins to smile. Suddenly the room is brightly lit causing Chakotay and Seven to squint until their eyes can adjust. A humanoid figure begins to approach them. To their surprise as the figure comes closer, they realize it is a Romulan.
EXT. VOYAGER (OPTICAL)
INT. ASTROMETRICS
Icheb finds something. He hails the bridge.
ICHEB
Astrometrics to bridge.
JANEWAY
(V.O.)
Janeway here.
ICHEB
Captain, I've located the warp trail.
JANEWAY
(V.O.)
Nice work Icheb. I'm sending Tuvok and Harry to assist you.
Within minutes, Tuvok and Harry are in Astrometrics and have confirmed the warp signature is Romulan. After reporting the news to the Captain, they alter course.
INT. ALIEN VESSEL
CHAKOTAY
Why have you brought us here?
ROMULAN COMMANDER
You were trespassing on our territory. We couldn't let you interfere.
SEVEN
The control room in the mine.
ROM. CMDR.
That's correct. That technology belongs to us.
CHAKOTAY
We're not interested in your technology. However, we'd like you to
return us to our ship. We're from the Star Ship Voyager.
ROM. CMDR.
I'm afraid I can't do that. You two will remain here and serve us.
SEVEN
We will do no such thing. If you don't release us, our Captain will pursue you.
ROM. CMDR.
Our ship is equipped with stealth technology. They will never be able to locate us. Speaking of technology, I understand the Borg are quite ahead
of our time. You will be very useful especially after we've extracted your implants and nanoprobes.
CHAKOTAY
If you hurt one hair on her, I'll kill you!
ROM. CMDR.
You are in no position to make threats. So, as they say in the Collective, "Resistance is futile".
Silence him and take her to the science lab!
Chakotay is knocked out by a blow to the head and collapses on the ground. Seven calls out Chakotay's name and is dragged out of the room.
EXT. VOYAGER (OPTICAL)
INT. BRIDGE
HARRY
Captain, I'm picking up a vessel. It's directly ahead of us.
JANEWAY
Are Chakotay and Seven on board?
HARRY
Yes Captain.
JANEWAY
Bridge to engineering.
B'ELANNA
(in engineering, V.O.)
Torres here.
JANEWAY
Are transporters operational?
B'ELANNA
No Captain, not for another hour or so.
JANEWAY
Get those transporters online!
B'ELANNA
Aye Captain.
JANEWAY
Harry, hail them.
HARRY
No response Captain.
JANEWAY
Hail them again.
HARRY
Still no response.
JANEWAY
Open a channel.
HARRY
Channel open.
JANEWAY
This is Captain Kathryn Janeway of the Star Ship Voyager.
You're holding two of our crewman. Release them to us immediately
or we will open fire.
No response.
JANEWAY
Tom, take the Delta Flyer. Try to get close enough to transport them.
TOM
Yes Captain.
JANEWAY
Tuvok, raise shields and prepare to target their weapons array.
TUVOK
Shields up, ready Captain.
The Delta Flyer leaves the shuttle bay.
INT. ALIEN VESSEL
Seven is in a weakened state and is returned to the cell. Chakotay rises to his feet and helps Seven to sit.
CHAKOTAY
Are you all right?
SEVEN
They've extracted several nanoprobes. I will need time to recover.
I am weak and require rest. They plan to resume their extraction soon.
Sitting next to her, he extends his arm around her as she rests her head on his shoulder.
CHAKOTAY
We've got to find a way to communicate with Voyager.
SEVEN
(raises her head to look at Chakotay)
I'm sure Captain Janeway is already pursuing this vessel.
CHAKOTAY
You're probably right. Get some rest.
Just as Seven closes her eyes, the Romulans are back for more extractions. Chakotay is determined to protect Seven and stands in their way.
CHAKOTAY
Leave her alone! You're killing her!
Without warning one of the Romulan soldiers fires his weapon at Chakotay. He falls to the ground unconscious. Seven runs over to him and takes his head in her lap. At the same time, the Romulan vessel begins to shake. Voyager and the Delta Flyer are launching an attack simultaneously.
SEVEN
(holding his head in her lap)
Commander...why did you do it?
CHAKOTAY
(labored breathing)
I...I love you Seven. I always have.
SEVEN
(voice cracking)
You have to hold on Commander...
CHAKOTAY
(smiling, eyes closing)
Call me Chakotay.
SEVEN
(eyes tearing up)
Chakotay... hold on, Voyagers here. We'll get you to sickbay...
CHAKOTAY
(eyes closed, tear running down his cheek )
So tired...need to sleep. Love you... always...
His body goes limp. He's gone.
SEVEN
(gripping his body tightly in her arms and begins to cry uncontrollably)
No! You can leave me! Not now! I never told you...
Seven begins to cry and wail in angst while rocking Chakotay in her arms. Without warning she and Chakotay are beamed on board the Delta Flyer while Voyager continues to attack the Romulan vessel.
The Romulan vessel finally retreats. The Delta Flyer enters the shuttle bay and Seven and Chakotay are transported to sickbay.
INT. SICKBAY
DOCTOR
Sickbay to bridge
JANEWAY
(V.O.)
Go ahead doctor, how are they?
DOCTOR
(upset)
Captain...You'd better get down here.
A look of dread comes over Janeway's face. Within minutes, she enters sickbay to find Chakotay lying on a biobed without any vital activity. Seven doesn't acknowledge her Captain's presence and continues to face a wall, hiding her pain.
JANEWAY
Is he?
DOCTOR
Yes Captain. He arrived in sickbay in this condition. There was nothing
I could have done.
SEVEN
(wiping her tears, she approaches the Doctor and Janeway)
Yes there is. Give him my nanoprobes.
DOCTOR
Seven, your nanoprobes have been seriously depleted. I can't extract
them without endangering your life.
SEVEN
I'll recover. He will not!
JANEWAY
Seven, I know your upset, we all are but we can't bring back everyone
that dies. It's not natural. Chakotay wouldn't want it that way.
SEVEN
(angry)
How do you know what he wants! He's dead because he tried to protect me!
JANEWAY
(putting a hand on her shoulder)
I know its painful but...
SEVEN
(pulls awayn from Janeway, crying uncontrollably)
It hurts too much...I can't go on without him.
JANEWAY
You're in love with him, aren't you?
Seven lifts her head and stops crying.
SEVEN
(barely audible)
Yes.
JANEWAY
Doctor, can it be done?
DOCTOR
I'll start reprogramming your nanoprobes immediately. I also want to
run a diagnostic on Seven' cortical node. If this doesn't constitute as
strong emotions, I don't know what does.
It's a lengthy process. Due to the amount of trauma to Chakotay's body, the nanoprobes are administered several times. Meanwhile, Seven has remained at his bedside waiting for some evidence of life.
EXT. FOREST (CHAKOTAY'S VISION QUEST)
Green foliage is all around as large trees block the sunlight. An animal appears as it leaps over fallen trunks and heads for a stream. As the animal reaches the pond we see its reflection. At first it appears on four legs and has the face of a beast but a metamorphosis occurs and the image is replaced by Chakotay's face. Another image appears in the water and appears to be standing behind him. It is a human female. He turns around as she takes his hand in hers. He rises to his feet and notices the female is Seven of Nine.
His life signs have returned.
His eyes open.
His hand is being held by Seven. Her eyes tear up, she's smiling tiredly.
DOCTOR
Welcome back Commander. You really have gone where no man
has gone before. How do you feel?
CHAKOTAY
I'm okay, what happened?
DOCTOR
You died. You can thank Seven, she brought you back with her nanoprobes. If you'll excuse me.
CHAKOTAY
(surprised, looks at Seven)
Why did you do it?
SEVEN
(tearing up)
Because...I love you.
While continuing to hold his hand she reaches forward and places a kiss on Chakotay's lips. He smiles in return and rests her head on his chest. They lay there for a couple hours until Seven leaves to regenerate.
After a few days Chakotay is released from sickbay and is fully recovered. He walks over to the astrometrics lab and finds Seven fast at work. Seven glances at the door as it swishes open.
INT. ASTROMETRICS LAB
Chakotay approaches Seven and plants a kiss on the back of her neck. She responds with a smile.
CHAKOTAY
The Doctors released me, he says I'm 100% recovered thanks
to you.
SEVEN
(curious)
Why me? I didn't do anything.
CHAKOTAY
You motivated my recovery. I couldn't wait to see you.
SEVEN
(smiling)
I'm pleased you're feeling better.
CHAKOTAY
So, now that I'm well again. I would love to see you later. How about dinner in my quarters at 1900 hours.
SEVEN
That will be acceptable. We have something to celebrate.
CHAKOTAY
(curious)
What is it?
SEVEN
(smirking)
You'll just have to wait.
Chakotay smiles and plants a brief kiss on Seven. She resumes her work.
It's 1900 hours as Seven arrives at Chakotay's quarters with a bottle of wine.
CHAKOTAY
(smiling)
Wine, it is a special occasion. Now, I've been going crazy all day trying
to figure out what your news is. So...tell me.
SEVEN
(smiling)
When I thought I'd lost you, I was overwhelmed with emotion. The
Doctor thought these strong emotions would cause my cortical node
to shut down. So he ran a thorough diagnostic and discovered that
when I was re-assimilated, the Borg installed an advanced node.
I still have to regenerate but the fail-safe device is nowhere to be
found. In other words, I'm free to feel...
Before Seven can finish her sentence, Chakotay grabs her in his arms and kisses her deeply. She returns his kiss with more intensity.
Standing in the middle of his quarters, they continue to kiss with as much passion as one can imagine. They finally break off their kisses and are left standing breathless.
SEVEN
Chakotay, I want something from you.
CHAKOTAY
What is it?
SEVEN
Make love to me.
Without hesitation Chakotay lifts her in his arms, kisses her deeply and carries her off to his bedroom.
FADE OUT:
END OF CHAPTER FIVE
THE END?