Horror Days- Chapter 2
"…And that's what the deal is so far." Janeway finished. "B'Elanna, I want you to assemble several other engineers to go down to the planet that will help you set up the environmental system. Tom, the ride down to the surface might get rough, so it'll be your job to get us down there safely. Then you and Neelix will go around to some of the markets for things we might need. Food, supplies, technology, anything will do. Tuvok and I will be meeting with the Erinson to discuss other possible trades. Is everyone okay with that?" Everyone in the briefing room nodded a 'yes'. "Alright, we'll meet in the Shuttlebay at 1700 hours. Dismissed."
Everyone in the briefing room nodded and started to leave. Tom waited for his wife and then left the room. The two silently got in the turbolift with Neelix. B'Elanna didn't look too happy.
"They aren't going to hurt us." Neelix said to B'Elanna. "I've heard that they haven't had a war in over a millennium. Amazing, isn't it?"
"It's almost the same exact society as the telepathic group that wanted to erase my thoughts!" B'Elanna defended.
"But they aren't telepathic." Tom added in. "And I don't even think Janeway is thinking of shore leave here. The planet is just one piece of small land and the rest is ocean."
"I still don't like it." B'Elanna answered.
"At least we'll only be down there for a day or two." Neelix said happily. The turbolift stopped at the Mess Hall deck and its doors opened. "Well, I'll see all of you soon!"
Tom and B'Elanna waved goodbye to Neelix. Then the turbolift doors closed and it began its route towards the Shuttlebay then Main Engineering. Tom looked down at his wife, she still didn't look happy.
"I'm surprised they're letting us back on a shuttle together." Tom said to his wife. He smiled happily at her and she seemed to be starting one. "Our last couple of times didn't turn out that well."
"That's the biggest understatement I've ever heard." B'Elanna answered smiling. The turbolift stopped at the Shuttlebay deck. Tom kissed his wife goodbye and left.
5 hours later…
"Is everyone ready?" The Captain asked for the final time in the Delta Flyer. Everyone called out 'yes'. "Good, now while we are on the surface, several representatives will be on Voyager. Keep in mind that in a few minutes we will be going through a turbulent atmosphere, hold on. I don't want Tom having to fly someone back up to Voyager. Now, Tom, take us out."
After getting clearance from Voyager to depart and some banter between Chakotay and Janeway, the Delta Flyer left the ship. Turning towards the planet, the shuttle made its way closer and closer to the dangerous atmosphere. Soon the Flyer got there.
"Grab onto something everyone; it's gonna be a bit bumpy." Tom said while focusing on the task in front of him. B'Elanna better as hell be holding on tight…Tom thought. "Here we go."
The Delta Flyer went into the atmosphere of the alien planet and started shaking slightly. There was talk between the group of trying to decrease the instability. After a few moments, the turbulence was reduced greatly and the trip went more smoothly. Soon, they had passed through the rougher part of the atmosphere and made it to where they could see the beautiful landscape ahead of them.
Soon, Tom landed on the designated landing spot. The group let go of what they were holding onto.
"Well, here we are, safe and sound." Tom said. Later he would find that the 'safe and sound' part would be completely wrong.