Chapter 2.
(Scott POV)
It has been a week since I arrived in 2369. I don't even know if I can get back. What if I can't? What then? I will never see Allison again, Or Mum, Lydia, Stiles, or the rest of the pack. What will happen to me then.
I was let out of sickbay for a bit. As Captain Janeway came round to show me round. Every time I called her Captain she was said to call her Kathryn.
But it was awesome how much Earth was changed since 2014. Kathryn showed me around Starfleet HQ, Which was completely Amazing, All the Tech they are using here at this time. Then Kathryn showed me the Shuttles they have been using now. They maybe look small but they get the job done. Then she took me to see Starfleet Academy. It was amazing and Then We headed back to Sickbay. Once we got there, Admiral Paris was there talking with the Doc.
"Scott," Admiral Paris said.
"Admiral," I said.
"How was it?" Admiral Paris said.
"Amazing," I said.
"Good, There has been some developments," Admiral Paris said.
"Okay, What is it?" I said.
"I'm Sorry to say this," Admiral Paris said. I knew this could happen. "But there is no way to send you back to your time,"
"So I stuck in this time," I said.
"Yes, Sorry," Admiral Paris said.
"It's not your fault, Even I can guess this century is no where near enough to have Time travel," I said.
Admiral Paris nodded.
"So what is going to happen now, I can't keep hogging onto one of the Doc's bed," I said.
"We working on it, But for at least you be able to stay tonight, We talk again tomorrow when we have fingered something out," Admiral Paris said.
"Thanks," I said.
After that, Admiral Paris and Kathryn Janeway left, I always did know that something like this could happen. But I'm not going to stop looking for a way to get back.
XXX
When I woke up the next day, I saw that it was 9:30 in the morning and I got up and the Doc Left something to eat which was good enough for me, After I ate I checked that I had everything in my Bag. I am wondering who is going to take someone from the pass into their house. What I am going to do now. No way back.
Not that long after Admiral Paris and Captain Janeway walked in with the Doc, headed over towards me.
"So, what's going on?" I said.
"We have managed to find somewhere for you," Admiral Paris said.
"Okay," I said.
"We though it was best that Captain Janeway, would be best to take care of you," Admiral Paris said.
"You really okay with that?" I said.
"I was the one who thought since I was the one that found you, That you may feel safer at mine than with someone else," Captain Kathryn Janeway said.
"So, what do you think?" Admiral Paris said.
"Yeah, sure," I said.
XXX
After another hour, I was with Captain Janeway in her Shuttle, Guess it beats having a car, or a bike. We were heading to way I think her house was. Didn't really take too long since we were flying there. Once we got there, she landed her shuttle down, a safe distance from her house. Then She opened the doors and I grabbed my bag and got out and saw that her House was in the middle of nowhere. Which would be good for the full moon to make sure I still have control. Janeway went and opened up the front door and give me a look saying to come on in. Once I when in she closed the door and said to come with her, as she went upstairs to a room which was a really good enough size. Then she ended up saying that I was going to sleep in here. Which wasn't really that bad, got the heck of a nice bed there too.
Of course I thank her for it even was using the whole Captain thing on her which she then said to just call her Kathryn. Then she left, to let me setup my things. Got everything what I had setup my Laptop, and Hard drives to check what was on them.
I had all the music files I had and then checked my Photo's hard drive, which had my Games Screenshots, Memories, but most important for me was photos of Allison.
My Movies I had downloaded are:
28 Days later
28 Weeks later
80 days around the world
Abduction
Avatar
Bad Boys
Bad Boys 2
Ender's Game
Free Willy 1,2,4
Harry Potter 1-8
Holes
High School Musical
High School Musical 2
High School Musical 3
Max Keeble's Big move
Maze Runner
Maze Runner Scorch Trials
Maze Runner Death Cure
Oblivion
Pacific Rim
Safe House
Scooby Doo the Mystery Begins
Scooby Doo Curse of the lake Monster
Star Trek (2009)
Star Trek Into Darkness
Star Trek Beyond
Star Wars 1-6
Star Wars Rebels Spark of Rebellion
Terminator 1-5
The Green Hornet
The Karate Kid 1-4
The Martian
Thunderbirds
Transformers 1-5
Unstoppable
Star Trek First Contact
Star Trek Insurrection
Star Trek Nemesis
Serenity
Stormbreaker
Men in Black 1-3
Hot Fuzz
Fast and Furious 1-7
The 3 Tails
Resident Evil 1-6
Resident Evil Degeneration
Resident Evil Damnation
Resident Evil Vendetta
G.I. Joe Rise of a Cobra Retaliation
Prometheus
Avengers 1-2
Iron Man 1-3
I am #4
Barnyard
Vampire Academy
Hunger Games 1-4
I am Legend
The Gamechangers
Lord of the Rings 1-3
Mrs. Brown Boys D'movie
The Crocodile Hunter Collision Course
Blue Lagoon the Awakening
Green Lantern
Scooby Doo 1-2
Guardians of the Galaxy 1-2
Many other more, But no go into that yet.
My TV Programmes I had Downloaded also are:
The Walking Dead Season 1-8
Firefly
Wolf Blood Season 1-5
Teen Wolf Season 1-6
StarGate Atlantis 1-5
Terminator The Sarah Connor Chronicles Season 1-2
Mrs. Brown's boys Season 1-3
Wizards vs Aliens Season 1-3
Criminal Minds Season 4 5
Torchwood Season 1-4
Defiance Season 1-3
In the Flesh Season 1-2
Star Trek Voyager Season 1-7
Star Trek The Next Generation Season 1-7
Star Trek Deep Space 9 Season 1-7
Star Trek Enterprise Season 1-4
Star Trek Discovery Season 1-2
The Vampire Dairies Season 1-8
Transformers Prime Season 1-3
The Originals Season 1-5
My Babysitter's a Vampire Season 1-2
Class Season 1
Mako Mermaids Season 1-4
Doctor Who Season 1-10
Timeline Season 1
Elite Season 1
7 Seconds Season 1
Don't watch this Season 1
Planet Earth Season 1
Top Gear Special's Season 21 22
Cuckoo Season 1-3
Red Vs Blue Season 1-13
Good Witch Season 1-4
Orphan Black Season 1-5
Pokemon XY Season 1-2
Pokemon XYZ Season 1
Hemlock Grove Season 1-3
Free Rein Season 1-2
The Haunting of Hill House Season 1
Pokemon Sun Moon Season 1
Jessica Jones Season 1-2
Heartland Season 1-11
Greenhouse Academy Season 1-2
13 Reasons Why Season 1-2
America Horror Story Season 1-7
Frequency Season 1
Beyond Season 1-2
The Crown Season 1-2
Pretty little Lairs Season 1-7
Dinosaur King Season 1-2
Bitten Season 1-3
Breaking Bad Season 1-5
Mr. Young Season 1-3
Ultimate Beastmaster Season 1-3
From Dusk til Dawn Season 1-3
Continuum Season 1-4
Prison Break Season 1-5
Being Human Season 1-5
Black Mirror Season 1-4
Pokemon Indigo League Season 1
I-Zombie Season 1-4
Punisher Season 1-2
Z Nation Season 1-3
H20: Just add Water Season 1-3
The Shannara Chronicles Season 1-2
Yu Gi Oh Season 1-5
Stranger Things Season 1-2
Black Lightning Season 1-2
Shadow-hunters the Mortal Instruments Season 1-3
Grimm Season 1-6
Timeless Season 1-2
Merlin Season 1-5
Doctor Who The Five Doctors
Doctor Who Remembrance of the Daleks
Doctor Who Ark in Space
Doctor Who Genesis of the Daleks
Doctor Who Earthshock
Power Rangers: Turbo
Power Rangers: In Space
Power Rangers: Lost Galaxy
Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue
Power Rangers: Time Force
Power Rangers: Wild Force
Power Rangers: Ninja Storm
Power Rangers: Dino Thunder
Power Rangers: SPD
Power Rangers: Mystic Force
Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive
Power Rangers: Jungle Fury
Power Rangers: RPM
Power Rangers: Samurai
Power Rangers: Super Samurai
Power Rangers: Megaforce
Power Rangers: Super Megaforce
Power Rangers: Dino Charge
Power Rangers: Super Dino Charge
Power Rangers: Ninja Steel
Power Rangers: Super Ninja Steel
Star Wars Rebels
Star Wars The Clone Wars
My Games I had Downloaded are:
7 Days to Die
Barnyard
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
Iron Man
Monster Jam Maximum Destruction
Need For Speed: Most Wanted (2005)
Need For Speed: Carbon
Need For Speed: ProStreet
Need For Speed: Undercover
Need For Speed: Shift
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)
Need For Speed: The Run
Need For Speed: Most Wanted (2012)
Need For Speed: Rivals
Need For Speed (2015)
Need For Speed: Payback
Robot Wars: Arenas of Destruction
Scooby Doo! Mystery Mayhem
Scooby Doo! Cyber Space
Ski Racing 2005
Ski Racing 2006
Soul Calibur 2
Soul Calibur 3
Star Trek Conquest
Star Trek Encounters
Star Trek Voyager Elite Force
Star Trek Elite Force 2
Star Wars Battlefront
Star Wars Battlefront 2
Star Wars the Clone Wars
Star Wars Jedi Star-fighter
Star Wars The Clone Wars Republic Heroes
ThunderBirds
Transformers The Game
Transformers Revenge of the Fallen
Transformers Dark Side of the Moon
WWE Smackdown Vs Raw (05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
X-men Origins Wolverine
XG3 Extreme G Racing
XIII
Ace Combat Infinity, Fires of liberation, Assault Horizon.
Ace Combat 7
Agents of Mayhem
Alien Isolation
The Amazing Spiderman 12
ARK Survival Evolved
Assassin's Creed, 2, 3, 4, Ezio Collection, Unity, Origins, Odyssey, Syndicate
Batman Arkham Knight, Return to Arkham, The Enemy Within.
Battlefield 1,4,5, Hardline
Bioshock The Collection
Bloodborne
Bloons TD 5
Borderlands the Handsome Collection, 3
Call of Duty 4, Black Ops, Black Ops 2, Black Ops 3, Black Ops 4, Ghosts, Infinite Warfare, Modern Warfare Remastered
Dark Souls Remastered, 2, 3
Darksiders Warmastered edition, 2 Deathintive edition, 3
DayZ
Dead by Daylight
Dead Island, Riptide, 2
Dead Nation Apocalypse
Dead or Alive 5, 6, Xtreme 3
Dead Rising, 2, Off the record, Case Zero, Case West, 3, 4
Defense Grid, 2
Destiny, 2
Defiance
Defiance 2050
Detroit Become Human
Dishonored, 2
Doom, Eternal
Dragon Age Inquistion
Dragon ball FighterZ, Xenoverse 2
Dying Light, the Following, 2
The Elder Scrolls Online, Skyrim
Elite Dangerous
The Evil Within, 2
Evolve
Fallen legion Sins of an Empire
Fallout 4, 76.
FarCry 4, 5, Primal
Fifa 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
For Honor
Friday the 13th
Grand Ages Medieval
GTA 5
Guardians of the Galaxy The Telltale Series
H1Z1
Hitman, 2, Absolution
Horizon Zero Dawn
Infamous First Light, Second Son
Just Cause 2, 3, 4
Killing Floor 2
Killzone Shadow Fall
The Last of us, Remastered, 2
Mad Max
Mafia 2, 3
Metal Gear Solid 5 Ground Zeroes, The Phantom Pain, Survive
Middle-Earth Shadow of Mordor, Shadow of War
MineCraft, Story mode, Season 2
Mount Blade Warband, Bannerlord
No Man's Sky
The Order 1886
Outlast, 2
Payday 2
Plague Inc. Evolved
Red Dead Redemption, 2
Resident Evil Zero Remastered, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, Revelations, Revelations 2, Umbrella Corps
Sniper Elite 3, 4
Spiderman
Star Trek Online, Bridge Crew, Legacy.
Rainbow 6 Siege
Terminator Salvation
Terminator Resistance
Transformer Devastation, Fall of Cybertron, Rise of the Dark Spark
Tropico 5, 6
Until Dawn
The Walking Dead Season 1, 2, 3, The Final Season, Michonne, 300 Days, Survival Instinct
OverKill The Walking Dead
Watch Dogs, 2
XCom, 2
Zombi
Zombie Army Trilogy
Halo 3, ODST, 4, Reach, Wars
The DS Games were Just all the Pokemon Games.
XXX
It has been 3 Years since I was brought to this time. Kathryn took me in completely. After a month settling into house, I need to do something, since there was no way to send me home, I didn't want to stay here, Kathryn told me about her ship, Called Voyager and that it was set to go in 3 years, She managed to pull some strings and get me into the Academy for that time, Training, learning about the Technology as well as everything that was needed since Kathryn for some reason wanted me to know, I basically got everything in those 3 Years, Now we were set to leave Earth since Kathryn got a mission and wanted me to come along. Couldn't say no to that, not ever day back in my time you can go into space. We had 2 Days to get everything we wanted to take with us and travel to Deep Space 9, since Voyager was there getting everything checked and needed supplies. I headed up to my room and Started to pack everything, my Clothes, Consoles, Hard drives, Laptops, Computer blueprints which I was going to make once we were on Voyager. It took my a day and a half to get everything in it's right place and taken it downstairs ready for going. I went into the Kitchen and grabbed a drink. While I was drinking I remember all the Full moon I had since I got here, I was stay in control, and I managed to keep it away from everyone. I never even told Kathryn about it.
Once I finished drinking, Kathryn came into the kitchen.
"You ready?" Kathryn said.
"As I will ever be," I said.
"Well we taking the shuttle to HQ and get on a ship heading there so we be there in a day," Kathryn said.
"Hopefully nothing happens along the way," I said.
"Yeah," Kathryn said.
Then Kathryn was done packing, I helped bring it all down and was already putting them into the Shuttle. When she came and we got in and Started up the shuttle and headed for space-dock and landed the shuttle before grabbing all the stuff and taking it to the Ship which was taking us to DS9. Once we go on and had all of our stuff put in the Cargo-bay was went to sit somewhere and I looked out the window to see Earth. Man it was going to be some time before I see this again. I never forgot the first time I saw it from here. Damn,She looks so beautiful.
"Taking a last look before we get going?" Kathryn said.
"Always," I said.
"It's going to be 2 hours before we reach DS9," Kathryn said.
"Great, remember the first time on Voyager?" I said.
"How could I not?" Kathryn said.
"You should of seen your face when we got to the Bridge," I said. "It was completely Priceless,"
"Laugh it up why don't you," Kathryn said.
"Alright, Jeez. How'd it go with Paris?" I said.
"Got him on board, But he's only a Observer," Kathryn said.
"Shame, I heard of his pilot skills, Could come in handy," I said.
"He falsifier reports, Scott," Kathryn said.
"I know," I said.
"Prepare for departure," The intercom said.
Then the Ship departed from Earth Space-dock and took of into Warp speed.
XXX
During the journey, Kathryn Ended up Falling asleep after Half an hour. I was using my Laptop, working on programming Holodeck Programmes which I was going to make for when I had free time. But I just couldn't wait to get back on Voyager again. She is the first of her class. Voyager was made for Long-Range Tactical Mission as are the rest of the Intrepid Class Ships. If Starfleet are going to make more of them. The big thing was that it was the first time I was going to see DS9. Never been to the Bajor System the whole 3 years of me being here. Not only that. I managed to get a good number of cases of one of the best Whiskeys ever on board too. Bushmills 12 years old Malt. Not only that one but 10, 16 and 21 Years old malt too.
Then next thing I knew we dropped out of Warp and saw this Sun. My guess was that we had reached the Bajor system. And we were heading towards DS9. So I got Kathryn to wake up and told her that we were there.
After we had docked we headed for the docking bay where Voyager was docked. And got on board, then we heading to where we were going to be living and dropped off our things and then went to the bridge and into the ready room. We ended up staying for a few hours, while Kathryn was going over status reports. Then I went to check some of the reports Kathryn arrived been through.
It was main systems reports, Shields, Weapons, Propulsion, Sensor grid. Also had system reports from backup system, Environmental Control, Gravity plating.
"Looks like Voyager ready to go," I said.
"Yeap, we are, just waiting on everyone to get themselves on board," Kathryn said.
"I'm hungry, you want anything?" I said.
"No, Coffee will do me," Kathryn said. "You go on, See you before we launch on the bridge,"
"I'll be there, Keep your shirt on," I said.
Kathryn laughed. "Go on you, See you in a hour," Kathryn said.
"See you then," I said before heading out and to the Turbo-lift and headed to Deck 2 to the Mess hall. Then went over to the food Replicator and got myself a Gravy chip with Pork sausages. Once it was replicator-ed I went into the main kitchen area and grabbed the Salt and Vinegar and put it on and went to sit down before going back to the replicator and got a bottle of Coke and We back and sat down. In 20 mins, I had it ate and my drink drunk. I headed for mine and Kathryn's quarters, got changed into my uniform but when I full saw it had 4 blots on it. But that meant for Captain's. Kathryn is the only one meant to be captain of Voyager. But it didn't matter. I got changed into the uniform and then I was about to head to the Bridge when.
"Bridge to McCall," My Combadge went off.
"Go ahead," I said after hitting it.
"You have an incoming Comlink," Bridge reported.
"Transfer it do to my Quarters," I said.
"Aye sir, Bridge out," Bridge said.
Then I went over to my laptop and activated it and the Comlink came up and It was Deanna Troi.
"Deanna, Hey," I said.
"Hey, Scott, So I heard that you with Voyager," Deanna said.
"Yeah, We still at DS9, Waiting for everything to get on," I said.
"Oh, just surprised you never told me," Deanna said.
"Enterprise was out of Com range, remember," I said.
"Yes, I remember," Deanna said. "Just won't be the same without talking with you, Scott," Deanna said.
"I know, But we only be gone for 3 weeks then back," I said.
"I know, But I can't shake this feeling," Deanna said.
"Feeling, Like what?" I said.
"That something going to happen," Deanna said.
"Something always happens, Deanna, but nothing Serious though," I said.
"No it's like something will happen to you out there, Like something bad," Deanna said.
"Deanna, we be fine, Plus where is Enterprise going to be in 3 weeks anyway," I said.
"Enterprise would just be at DS9 by there," Deanna said.
"Meet you there, then," I said.
"Sure, Be careful Scott," Deanna said.
"We will, See you in 3 weeks," I said.
"You better, Scott, Be safe," Deanna said.
"You too, Deanna," I said before she ended the comlink. Not long after I got here. Deanna and I kinda of Connected after a year and a half here. I know that I may never get home, After a Year, I knew I couldn't use that I had someone back home reason anymore. No Doubt even I don't even know If I even made it home to see Allison again.
After I turn off the Laptop I headed up to the bridge and into Kathryn, who was still in her ready room. Once I got in she turned to see me.
"Wow, you really suit that," Kathryn said.
"Ha ha," I said. "But I did notice one thing,"
"What?" Kathryn said.
"Why is there 4 blots on mine for?" I said.
"We both know how space travel can be dangerous, It's just in case something happens to me," Kathryn said.
"Nothing is going to happen, We do what we came to do and go back home," I said.
"We didn't know that, Scott, But I know that something could happen. But if it does happen. My command codes transfer to you," Kathryn said.
"It wouldn't you not going to die, first trip out,"I said.
"Scott, We both know, that we could die out here. But I know if that happens to me. I know my ship safe with you," Kathryn said.
"But why me?" I said.
"Because 3 year you been here with me, you became more like family to me. I know the way that sounds, but you're the son a never had," Kathryn said.
"Thanks," I said.
"I set Voyager up for if I do die the it will put you in charge of Voyager. With all command codes also," Kathryn said.
"Let's just hope that doesn't happen," I said.
Kathryn smiled at me. Then her door bell rang and Kathryn moved towards her desk.
"Come in," Kathryn said. Then the door open and Ensign Harry Kim came in who was Voyager Operations Officer. Then Tom Paris came in who was as our Observer.
"Gentlemen, Welcome aboard Voyager," Kathryn said.
"Thank you, sir," Ensign Kim said.
"Ensign Kim, At ease before you sprain something. Ensign, despite Starfleet protocol I don't like being addressed as Sir," Kathryn said.
"I'm sorry, Maam," Kim said.
"Maam is acceptable in a crunch. But I prefer Captain," Kathryn said. "We're getting ready to leave. Let us show you to the Bridge. This Captain Scott McCall,"
"Captain," Kim said.
"Ensign," I said.
"Did you have any problems getting here, Mr. Paris?" Kathryn said as we started to head out to the Bridge.
"Not at all Captain," Paris said.
"My Third Officer, Lieutenant Commander Cavit," Kathryn said. "Ensign Kim, Mr. Paris,"
"Welcome on board," Cavit said.
"Ensign Kim, This is your station," Kathryn said Taking him over to Operations. "Would you like to take over?"
"Yes Maam," Kim said.
"It isn't Crunch time yet Mr. Kim. I'll let you know when," Kathryn said before Nodding to me.
"Lt. Stadi, Lay in the course and clear our departure with Operations," I said.
"Course entered. Ops has cleared us," Stadi said.
"Ready thrusters," I said. Heading to the seat next to Kathryn.
"Thrusters Ready," Kim said.
"Initiate launching sequence," I said sitting down.
"Sequence underway," Stadi said.
"Engage," Kathryn said.
Then Voyager departed from DS9 and headed towards the Bad Lands.
XXX
Then It was time to get some Lunch. So I headed down to the Mess Hall and got something to eat. Mostly ended up having Stew. As well as a Root Beer. It was great. Once I was finished and took the plate back over to the Replicator to get destroy. Then headed back up to the Bridge where we were another 5 minutes from the Bad Lands.
"Well," I said.
"We coming up to the Bad Lands now. Janeway to Paris," Kathryn said hitting her Combadge.
"Go ahead," Paris voice said.
"Report to the Bridge. We're approaching the Badlands," Kathryn said.
"Stadi, Slow us down and take us in," I said.
"Aye, Sir. Dropping to 1/4 Impulse," Stadi said taking us into the Badlands.
"What have we got," I said.
"Plasma storms were measured at Level's 3 + 4," Cavit said.
"The Cardassians gave us the last known heading of the Maquis ship, And we have charts of the Plasma storm activity the day it disappeared. With a little help, we might be able to approximate its course," Kathryn said.
"I'd guess they were heading one of the M Class planetoids in the Terikof Belt," Paris said.
"The Plasma storms would have forced in this direction," Tactical said.
"Adjust our course to match," Kathryn said.
"Aye Captain," Cavit said.
"The Cardassians claim they forced the Maquis ship into a Plasma storm. But we haven't picked up any Debris," I said. having for the Chair on the left as Kathryn took the other one.
"Plasma storm might not leave any debris," Paris said.
"We'd still be able to pick up a resonance Trace from the Wrap Core," Kathryn said.
"Captain. I'm picking up a coherent Tetrion Beam Scanning us," Kim said.
"From where, Ensign," I said.
"Not sure. But there's also a Displacement wave moving towards us," Kim said.
"On the screen," Kathryn said.
"Analysis," Kathryn said.
"Some kind of polarized magnetic variation," Kim said.
"Yeah, But right after Something Scanned," I said.
"What?" Kathryn said.
"We might be able to disperse it with a Graviton particle field," Cavit said.
"Do it," Kathryn said.
"Stadi Get us away from it. Red Alert," I said.
"New heading 41 Mark 180," Stadi said.
"Initiating Graviton Field," Cavit said.
"The Graviton field had no effect," Kim said.
"Full Impulse," Kathryn said.
"The wave will intercept us in 12 seconds," Kim said.
"Can we go to warp?" Kathryn said.
"Not till we clear the Plasma field, Captain," Stadi said.
"5 Seconds," Kim said.
"Brace for Impact," Kathryn said as I got into the chair then it hit us. Then passed out.
When I woke back up everything was damaged big time. But I heard Paris Groan. I managed to sit up and saw Kathryn and Cavit not moving. I moved over to check Cavit since he was close but there wasn't a pulse. He was Dead. Damn. Then I moved over to check Kathryn but she didn't have a pulse either. Fuck. Her first trip out here as a Captain and she dead. Shit. "Report," I said.
"Hull breach Deck 14. Com links to Engineering are down. Trying to Reestablish," Kim said I moved over to Helm and started trying to find out what happen.
"Repair crews seal off Hull Breach Deck 14," I said.
"Aye Captain," They said over the com.
"Casualty reports coming in," Crew member at Tactical said. "Sick bay is not responding,"
"Bridge to Sickbay, Doctor Can you hear," I said But nothing. "Paris hows Stadi,"
"She's Dead," Paris said.
"Shit," I said.
"Captain there's something out there," Kim said.
"I need more than that Ensign," I said.
"I don't know. I'm reading. I don't know what I'm reading," Kim said.
"Can you get the view screen operational," I said.
"I'm trying," Kim said then when it did It came up with an array or Station of some sort.
"Where the hell are we," I said.
"Captain if they reading are accurate. We're over 70,000 Light years from where we were. We on the other side of the Galaxy," Kim said.
"Get me a Damage report," I said.
"I'm picking up the Maquis ship," Kim said.
"Anyone there," I said.
"No lifesigns," Kim said.
"What about that Array, Station. What ever it is," I said.
"Our sensors can't Penetrate it," Kim said.
"What are those pulses it giving off," I said.
"Massive bursts of Radiant Energy," Kim said.
"Where to," I said.
"Directed toward a nearby G-type star system," Kim said.
"Hail the Array," I said.
"No Response," Kim said.
"Engineering to the Bridge, We have severe damage. The Chief's dead. Possibility of a warp core breach," Over the Com.
"Secure all systems. I'm on my way," I said "Ensign get down to Sickbay, Rollins the bridge is yours," Then headed off the Bridge and too a backup Turbo-lift to get down the to Engineering.
Once there I headed into Engineering. Moving over to the Warp core.
"Warning. Warp Core Micro fracture. Breach Imminent," Computer said.
"What the Warp core Pressure," I said.
"2100 Kilopascals," Someone said.
"Lock down the magentic constrictors," I said.
"If we lock them down at these pressure levels we might not be able to reinitialise the Dilithium reaction," One of the Engineering team said.
"Warning. Warp core Micro Fracture Breach Imminent," Computer said.
"We don't have a choice. Lock them down," I said. "We got to get that reaction rate down before we even try to seal it,"
Once we got it down enough. We managed to put a patch on it. Once it was done.
"Unlock the Magnetic constrictors," I said.
"Unlocked," He said. "Constrictors online,"
"Pressure?" I said.
"It's working. 2500 Kilopascals and holding," He said.
"Alright, Start getting repairs on the way," I said.
"Aye Captain. Captain, What happened to Captain Janeway," He said.
"Dead, But we got work to do. Get on it," I said.
"Yes Sir," He said.
"Bridge to McCall, We're being scanned by the array, Captain. It's penetrated our shields," Rollins said.
"What kind of scan, Bridge. McCall to Bridge. Respond," I said then one of the engineering crew disappear like a transporter beam. "Lock down," I said before it took the rest of us.
Once the vision came back we were on a field. I pulled out my Tricorder.
"Captain," Paris said.
"Don't believe your eyes. Mr Paris, we only transported 100 Kilometers. We are inside the array. This isn't real," I said.
"There's no indication of stable matter," Kim said.
"It's like a Holodeck, Everyone stay in groups. That's an order," I said.
Then this woman showed up and said " Oh, you poor thing. you must be tired, Sit down and rest of a while,"
"No thank you. My Name is Scott McCall Captain of the Federation Starship Voyager," I said.
"Now, just make yourselves right at home," She said. "The neighbours should be here any minute, Oh look there they are, Now we can get started. you are all invited to the welcome bee,"
Then music started playing.
"Captain. The crew's scattered around this farm," Paris said.
"They all here?" I said.
"Yes, Sir," Paris said.
"Move around, Scan the area see if you can find anything that might be a holographic generator. Maybe something to shut this down," I said.
Then Paris and Kim headed off. Then I started trying to scan the other people but nothing.
After another 10 mins.
"Paris to Captain McCall," My combadge said.
"Go ahead, Paris. Paris respond," I said. "Everyone on me," I said headed towards them.
"Guess we have to skip it," The old woman said. Then the whole other room appeared. Where I saw other Humans and a Vulcan I moved over and saw Tuvok there. Then we were teleported and then went I could see again I ended up getting stabbing me something and it knocked me out.
XXX
Next thing I remember was waking up back on Voyager in Engineering. But when I looked there was no one else here.
"McCall to Bridge," I said hitting my combadge but nothing so I tried again with no luck. "Computer, who else apart from myself is on Voyager,"
"There are no other Crew members onboard," Computer said.
"How long since I was beamed off Voyager," I said.
"1 Day," Computer said.
"Is there anything online," I said.
"The EMH Programme is running," Computer said.
"McCall to EMH," I said.
"Go ahead," Doctor said.
"What has happened in the last day," I said heading for the Turbo-lift.
"Nothing Since everyone on this ship has been transported off," Doctor said.
"I'm on my way," I said ending the comlink. Then headed to deck 5.
Once on Deck 5 I headed to Sickbay. Once in I felt a pain in my chest.
"Captain you alright?" Doc said.
"No idea, we were over on the array, then We found the other Maquis crew we were sent to find. We got transported on to some sort of beds but before I could see anything. I got stabbed in the chest, What it was knocked me out straight away. Then I woke up back in main Engineering but no one else is back," I said.
"I see," He said scanning my chest. "You have been fully stabbed to near your heart far enough to knock someone out without killing them, But you aren't fully healed," Then he went and grabbed a hyprospray, then injected something into me. "That should reduce the pain you are feeling till it has fully healed out," He said.
"Any sign of any others as I was on my way," I said.
"No. No one has contacted me," Doc said.
"So they are still on the Array. I don't get it," I said.
"What?" Doc said.
"Why just send me back after a day and no one else," I said.
"Maybe you didn't have something they are trying to find," Doc said.
"Well, I'm not going to sit around while what ever it is out there hurting my crew, Someone has to start getting repair on this ship done," I said getting up heading for the door.
"Captain you have been injury I must...," Doc said.
"Nothing, Doc, My crew are over the and I have already said I'm not going to just sit here while they are getting hurt," I said heading out the door and up to the Bridge. I started checking systems. Shield, weapons, Engines, Transporters were all offline. I when to find where I needed to go to start fixing the Transporters so I can get my crew out of there. Lucky I found that the Damage wasn't too bad and I could repair Transporter room 3 and get everyone back. So I headed down to Engineering to grab a repair kit and headed down to Transporter room 3 and started trying to fix it up. Which took 2 hours to fully repair then went over to the console to try and find my crews lifesign.
"Shit," I said after the sensors could get through whatever that hull of the array was. I knew if sensors couldn't get through the hull. Nothing would. So I headed to Engineering started to get things started. Which I spend the next day and a half trying to get engines and shields online. During the second day after over half a day the crew was beamed back.
"Doctor to Captain McCall," My Combadge went.
"I know Doctor, The crew is back," I said after hitting it.
"Captain what happened?" One of the engineering staff said.
But before I could respond.
"Bridge to Captain McCall," My Combadge went again.
"Go ahead," I said.
"The Maquis ship is powering up they engines," Rollins said.
"Tractor them. All Senior officers. Report to the Bridge," I said then got onto the Turbo-lift. "Bridge," Then Before I got to the Bridge.
"Paris to Captain McCall," My Combadge went again.
"Go Ahead," I said after hitting it.
"Kim didn't come back with us, He must still be over there," Paris said.
"Acknowledged, Computer, How many crew members are unaccounted for?" I said.
"One. Ensign Harry Kim," Computer said.
"Hail the Maquis," I said.
"They Responding," Ops said.
Then They crew was on the screen.
"Commander Chakotay. My name is Captain Scott McCall," I said.
"How do you know my name?" Chakotay said.
"We were on a mission to find you when we were brought here by the array. One of our crewmen is missing. Was he transported to your ship by accident?" I said.
"No. A member of our crew is missing too. B'Elanna Torres, my Engineer," Chakotay said.
"Commander. We both have the same problem. I think it makes sense to try and solve it together," I said.
"3 of us will transport to your ship," Chakotay said before ending the channel.
"They're powering own they engines dropping their shields," Tactical said as Paris came out of the Turbo-lift.
Then they transported onboard.
"Watch out, Captain. They're armed," Tactical said.
"Stand down," I said.
Rollins does that.
"You won't need those here. It's good to have you back Tuvok," I said.
"I must inform that I was assigned to infiltrate your crew, Sir. I am Captain McCall's Chief of Security," Tuvok said.
"Were you going to deliver us into their waiting hands, Vulcan," Chakotay said.
"My mission was to accumulate information on Maquis activities and then deliver you into their waiting hands. That is correct," Tuvok said.
"I see you had help," Chakotay said.
"It's good to see you too, Chakotay," Paris said.
"At least the Vulcan was doing his duty as a Starfleet officer but you. You betrayed us for what? Freedom from prison? Latinum? What was your price this time," Chakotay said.
"Enough. You are speaking to a member of my crew. I expect you to treat him with the same respect as you would have me treat a member of yours," I said.
Then they both backed off.
"Now, we have a lot to accomplish and I suggest we all concentrate on finding our people and getting ourselves home," I said.
"Based on my initial reconnaissance, I am convinced Captain. We are dealing with a single Entity in the array, I would suggest he scanned our computers in order to select a comfortable Holographic environment. In effect, A waiting room to pacify us prior to Biometric assessment," Tuvok said.
"An Examination?" Paris said.
"It is the most logical explanation," Tuvok said. "Why else would he have released us unharmed?"
"No all of us were," Paris said.
"Break out the compression phaser rifles. Meet us in Transporter room 2. We going back over there. We'll divided into team. Tuvok while Chakotay and I are looking for Torres and Kim, Your job is to find out as much about this array as you can. It brought us here. We have to assume it can send us back home," I said. "Agreed?"
Chakotay nodded.
"Rollins maintain Red Alert. Keep us under on constant Transporter locks," I said moving to the Turbo-lift.
"Captain," Paris said coming over as I turned. "I'd like to go with you,"
"If this has something to do with Chakotay it can wait," I said.
"It doesn't. I just I'd hate to see anything happen to Harry," Paris said.
"Let's go," I said as we headed to the Transporter room 2 and Tuvok came with the compression rifles and we beamed over.
Once over we split up trying to look for Torres and Kim but Chakotay and I could find them. So we headed back to meet up with the others. Once we met up with Tuvok and one of Chakotay's crew member.
"There are no humanoid life-forms indicated, Captain," Tuvok said. "Kim and Torres aren't within Tricorder range. They may not be on the array,"
"He can tell us where they are," Chakotay said pointing at the guy with the guitar.
"Maintain your comlink. I don't want to lose anyone else," I said before following Chakotay.
"Oh, why have you come back? You don't have what I need," he said.
"I don't know what you need and I don't care. I just want our people back and I want us all to be sent home," I said.
"Well, now, aren't you contentious for a minor bipedal species," he said.
"This minor bipedal species doesn't take too kindly to being abducted," I said.
"It was necessary," He said.
Bullshit is what went though my mind.
"Where are our people," Chakotay said.
"They're not here," He said.
"What have you done to them!" I said.
"You don't have what I need. They might. No. You'll have to leave them," He said.
"We won't do that," Chakotay said.
"We are their Commanding officers. We are entrusted with their safety. They are our responsibility. That may be something you don't understand," I said.
"Oh, no, I do understand But I have no choice," He said. "There just is not enough time left,"
"Left for what?" I said.
"I must honor a debt that can never be repaid," He said. "But my search has not been going well,"
"What is it your looking for maybe we can help you find it. Return our people and we'll help you," I said.
"You, I've searched the Galaxy with methods beyond your comprehension. No there's nothing you can do," He said
"You've taken us 70,000 lightyears fro our home," I said. "We have no way back unless you send us and we aren't going without the others,"
"But sending you back is terribly complicated, Don't you understand? I don't have time. Not enough time," he said as a glow came round us and we were back on Voyager's bridge. The everyone went off. While I was looking at the Array.
What did he mean by not enough time.
XXX
"Captain's log Stardate 48315.6, We've traced the Energy pulses from the Array to the 5th planet of the Neighbouring system and believed that they may have been used in some fashion to Transport Kim and Torres to the planet's surface. Now a more personal note. The crew has responded well, to myself taking control of Voyager after the journey from the Badlands to the Array had Killed Kathryn Janeway. As Kathryn said, her command codes have transferred to me. I only wish that she wasn't killed on Voyager's first trip out," I said finishing the log.
Then the Door bell rang.
"Come in," I said and Tuvok came in.
"Captain, I've observed something peculiar about the Pulses. They're getting faster," Tuvok said.
"Faster," I said.
"The interval between each pulse has decreased by .47 seconds," Tuvok said. "Since we have arrived. I can offer no explanation,"
"That's only one of the mysteries We're dealing with Tuvok, Have a look at this," I said bring the Computer round with the scans of the 5th Planet. "It's virtually a Desert. Not one Ocean, Not one river. It has all Characters of Class M Planet. But There are no Nucleogenic particles in the atmosphere," I said.
"That would mean the planet is incapable of producing rain," Tuvok said.
"I've never seen a Planet without any Nucleogenics. They must of be some kind of Extraordinary Environment Disaster," I said." As soon as repairs are complete we set a course for the 5th planet,"
"Captain, you require sleep," Tuvok said.
"Kim's mother called me just after he left Earth. Delightful woman. he's her only son, he'd left his clarinet behind. She wanted to know if she had time to sent it. Had to tell her no. Do you know he played the clarinet in the Juilliard Youth Symphony?" I said.
"I did not have the opportunity to meet Mr. Kim," Tuvok said.
"I barely knew him. I never seem to have the chance to get to know any of them. Going to have to take more time to do that. It's one hell of a crew. And I gotta get them home," I said.
"The Crew will not benefit from the leadership of an exhausted Captain," Tuvok said.
"After one of them died," I said. "This was meant to be Kathryn's trip out. Just to the Badlands and back. Nothing like this was meant to happen. Just there find you and the Maquis and back to DS9. Now she's dead. I'm going to have to tell Kathryn's Sister that's she's dead,"
"Captain, She knew that space travel was dangerous. But I am sure that she will know that Voyager is in good hands with you," Tuvok said.
"Regression to the mean," I said.
"Captain," Tuvok said.
"I heard about that back home before all of this happened. It means that life can't ever be all good or all bad. Eventually everything comes back to the middle," I said.
"It sounds like an accurate assumption," Tuvok said.
"Yeah, differently does now. Since I heard it. I never knew what to think of it. Till now," I said. "To be honest. I kind of missed these little chats of ours,"
"As have I. I am gratified that you and Captain Janeway came after me. I would've of liked to thank her as well," Tuvok said.
"Kathryn and I spoke to your family before we left," I said.
"Are they well?" Tuvok said.
"Well, But they are worried about you. And don't even try and say you all don't worry. Because somewhere deep down you all worry, Just really good at controlling it," I said.
"Maybe or maybe not you are Captain," Tuvok said. "Anything else,"
"They miss you," I said.
"As I do them," Tuvok said.
"I'll get you back to them, Tuvok. That's a promise," I said.
Tuvok nodded then left.
XXX
"Captain's log, Supplemental. Voyager and the Maquis ship have entered a debris field where sensors have detected a small vessel. One humanoid lifeform is on board," Then I ended the log and walked out onto the Bridge.
"Hail them," I said to Ops.
Then the ship came up on the screen but there was alot of clanging and clattering.
"Whoever you are, I found this waste zone first," He said.
"We aren't interest in this Debris Mr." I said.
"Neelix," Neelix said. "And since you're not interested in my debris well, I'm delighted to know you,"
"Captain Scott McCall of Federation starship Voyager," I said.
"A very impressive title," Neelix said. "I have no idea what it means but it sounds very impressive,"
"Do you know this area of space well, Mr. Neelix," I said.
"I am Famous for knowing it well," Neelix said. "How may I be of service,"
"Do you know about the array that's sending energy pulses to the 5th planet," I said.
"I know enough to stay as far away from it as possible. Wait, Let me guess. You were whisked away from somewhere else in the galaxy and brought here against your will," Neelix said.
"Sounds like you heard this all before," I said.
"Sadly yes, Thousands of times, Well, Hundreds of times maybe 50 times," Neelix said. "But the Caretaker has been bringing ships here for months now,"
"The Caretaker," I said,
"That's what the Ocampa call him," Neelix said." They live on the 5th planet, Did he kidnap members of your crew?"
"As a matter of fact, He did," I said.
"It's not this first time," Neelix said.
"Do you know where he might of taken them," I said.
"Just that they're brought to the Ocampa," Neelix said. "Nothing More,"
"We'd appreciate any help you could give us in finding these Ocampa," I said.
"I Really wish That I could help you, I do But there's just so much debris for me to investigate today," Neelix said. "You'd be surprised the things of value some people abandon,"
"Of Course, we'd compensate you for your trouble," I said.
"Well, there's really very little that you could offer me. Unless," Neelix said.
"Yes," I said.
"Unless you have Water," Neelix said.
"If you help us find our missing crew members you can have all the water you want," I said.
"Well that sounds like a very reasonable arrangement," Neelix said.
"Good, we beam you onboard and tractor your shuttle into our land bay," I said." Tuvok Transporter room 2 and meet our guest,"
"Beam?" Neelix said.
"Oh, we have the technology which can take you instantly from your ship to ours. Perfectly harmless. May we," I said.
"Yes," Neelix said then the channel closed.
XXX
"Captain's log Supplemental Voyager and the Maquis ship have reached the 5th planet. Tuvok is away down to see what we need to look for to help find our people." Then Ended the log.
Then I headed down to Transporter room 3 where Chakotay, Paris, Tuvok and Neelix was ready.
"Let's go," I said getting onto the Transporter pad. Once everyone was on. "Energize," I said.
Then we were on the Planet surface.
"Why would anyone want to live in a place like this?" Paris said.
"The rich Cormaline deposits are very much in demand," Neelix said.
"Do the Ocampa use it for barter?" Chakotay said.
"Not the Ocampa, The Kazon-Ogla," Neelix said/
"Kazon-Ogla who are they?" I said.
"They are, Kazon sects control this part of the Quadrant, Some have food, ore and water. They all trade and Kill each other for it," Neelix said.
"Great make it sound like gangs back home," I said. "But I thought you said the Ocampa had our people,"
"My friends. It's good to see you again," Neelix said before they grabbed him and us and took our phasers away before taking us to their Leader."Jabin! My old friend, Water. Water Jabin. I have water to replace all that I borrowed. Show them Mr. Paris. Their ship has technology that can make water out of thin air,"
"You have more," Jabin said.
"McCall to Voyager. Energize," I said after hitting my combadge. Then the containers of water beamed down. "You can have as much as you want if you can help us," I said.
"How can we help someone that can create water out of thin air," Jabin said.
"This man lead us here suggested that we might find a people called the Ocampa," I said. "Do you know where they are?
"Ocampa," Jabin said and I nodded. "She is Ocampa. Why would you be interested in such worthless creatures?" He said man makes it sound like Klingons too. "There live only 9 years. Make poor servants. We caught her when she wandered the surface,"
"The surface. So they live underground?" I said.
"The entity in space that gives them food and power gives them sole access to this worlds only water on this world 2 miles below the surface," Jabin said.
"This same entity abducted 2 of our people. We believe they might be with the Ocampa," I said.
"There's no way to get to them. We tried. The Entity established a subterranean barrier we can't penetrate," Jabin said.
"But she got out," Chakotay said.
"Occasionally, some of them do find their way to the surface, We don't know how, but the Ocampa seal the tunnels afterwards," Jabin said.
"Maybe she can help these good people find a way down," Neelix said.
"You'd be wasting your time, I've used every method of persuasion I know to get her to help us," Jabin said.
"Then she's worthless to you, Let us trade you water for this scrawny little thing," Neelix said. I could tell he didn't mean that. This isn't where the Ocampa is. It's a rescue mission.
"I'd be more interested in acquiring this technology which allows you to create water from thin air," Jabin said.
"That would be difficult. It is fully integrated into our ships system," I said.
Then Neelix made his move. "Tell them to drop their weapons. Drop them my friends or he dies in an instant," He said.
"Do it, Do it," Jabin said and we got up and grabbed our weapons aiming it at them.
Then Neelix let's him go. "Step aside," He said before shooting the containers making them run back for the water. "Come on," The female Ocampa does. "I stronger suggest you get us out of here,"
"Voyager 6 to beam up," I said after hitting my combadge and we beamed up.
Then we put our phasers back in the holsters. And started to move off.
"My dearest didn't I promise I'd save you?" Neelix said to her.
"We should have our doctor check her out," I said. Then we left for sickbay. Where Tuvok and Neelix were going off at each other for it.
"Excuse me. Don't blame Neelix," She said.
"That's enough. This is a sick bay not a conference room. Everyone except my patient is to leave immediately," Doc said.
"Computer end EMH," I said grabbing what ever he was holding before he disappeared.
"I never should of gone to the surface. I'm too curious, Been told it was my worst failing," She said.
"No its a wonderful quality," Neelix said.
"Would you be willing to take us underground to look for our missing crew," I said.
"I'm afraid Jabin was right there's no way down. The tunnel I came out has been sealed," She said.
"We don't need a tunnel. We have transport there directly," I said.
"Captain our sensors didn't pick up any indication of an underground civilisation," Tuvok said.
"The Barrier. Only thing we know could be stopping our scans from detecting it," I said.
"Agreed," Tuvok said. "But they can block our transporters,"
"There are breached in the security barrier where it has began it decay," She said. "That's how I got out,"
"Have the Transporter room begin a sweep for any breaches we might be able to beam through," I said.
"Kes can tell you where to go. But now that she is free we leaving this system together," Neelix said.
"Neelix, These people rescued me," Kes said.
"I rescued you," Neelix said.
"With their help it would be wrong not to help them now," Kes said.
"Then let's get started," I said.
XXX
Once when we were ready we were all in the transporter room and beamed through the barrier and we started to head for the colony.
"Captain, The pulses from the array continue to accelerate," Tuvok said. "The time between has decreased another .8 seconds,"
"What is he doing then," I said.
"Kes," Someone came over.
"Hello, Daggin," Kes said.
"We thought we'd never see you again," Daggin said. "How did you get back?"
"These people rescued me from the Kazon. I'm trying to help them find 2 of their crew. Does anyone know where the aliens are kept. The ones that the caretaker sends here?" Kes said.
"I think they are at the Central Clinic," Daggin said.
"Can you take us there," I said.
Then we head people trying to stop us but Kes stopped them
"Come with me, We find your people," Kes said.
On the way the Pulses was getting louder until they stopped.
"McCall to Voyager, Report," I said hitting my combadge.
"Voyager here," Rollins said.
"What's going on with the array," I said.
"It's stopped sending out pulses captain and it appears to be realigning it position," Rollins said.
"Keep me informed. McCall out," I said. "I think I know what is going on,"
"Captain," Tuvok said.
"You know it's been sending energy here at a much faster rate, How long do you think it would last them," I said.
"5 years best guess," Tuvok said.
"It said there wasn't enough time. I know now. He is dying. The debt is to this people," I said.
"They haven't been there for hours," Kes said.
"We can search the city," Daggin said.
"No What is the fastest way out," I said.
"Up one of the ancient tunnels," Kes said.
"Let's go," I said. Then we started heading there.
"Voyager to McCall," My combadge went.
"Go ahead," I said hitting it.
"Captain the array is firing some kind of weapon at the surface. It looks to be trying to seal the energy conduits," Rollins said.
"Understood, McCall out," I said.
"Captain, I believe now that you are correct. The debt is to these people and he is trying to protect them. You are right he is dying," Tuvok said.
"If he dies how the hell do we get home," I said.
"Paris to McCall," Paris said.
"Go ahead," I said hitting my combadge.
"Captain we found it," Paris said.
"Get them to back Voyager, We be right there," I said.
Then we headed towards the tunnels and found the tunnel.
"Their aren't much further come on," I said.
"Paris to McCall," Paris said.
"Go ahead," I said.
"We found them Captain," Paris said.
"Get them to Voyager, We right behind you," I said as we started climbing the stairs.
Then at the top something hit and knock us down.
"Tuvok, Chakotay you okay?" I said.
"Fine," Chakotay said.
"Tuvok come on," I said.
"Ah, Shit, My leg is broken," Chakotay said.
Then Paris and Neelix showed up.
"Neelix help me with Tuvok," I said.
"I'll get Chakotay," Paris said then we got Tuvok out and though the Barrier and Up to the Surface.
"Can we go," Neelix said.
"Not until Paris and Chakotay are here," I said.
A Couple minutes later.
"Give us a hand," Paris shouted.
"Paris," I said.
"Right here Captain," Paris said.
"Lift Chakotay up," I said.
Paris managed to get Chakotay up high enough.
"Chakotay grabbed my hand," I said. He did that and I pulled him up and Neelix got Paris out. "McCall to Voyager. 4 to beam directly to sickbay," after hitting my combadge.
Then we got beamed up to Voyager's sickbay where the EMH was working on Torres and Kim as well as Chakotay.
"Bridge to McCall," Rollins said.
"Go ahead," I said.
"Captain 2 Kazon ships are approaching to Array," Rollins said.
"Set a course, We on our way," I said heading to the Bridge with Tuvok, Paris and Kim.
Once we got to the bridge, I headed down to my chair.
"Tuvok, Bring weapons online," I said.
"Powering up Phaser banks and Photon systems," Tuvok said.
"Red Alert," I said.
As Voyager and Chakotays ship approached the array.
"The lead Kazon ship is hailing Captain," Tuvok said.
"On the Screen," I said.
"Have you come to investigate the Entity's strange behaviour too captain," Jabin said.
"All we want is to get back home. Jabin We're transporting to the array to arrange that," I said.
"I'm afraid I can't permit that," Jabin said.
"We have no dispute with you," I said.
"I have a dispute with anyone who would challenge us," Jabin said.
"We have no intention of challenging you," I said.
"I have no intention of letting anyone with your technological knowledge board the array," Jabin said.
"Jabin can we discuss this like civilised," Then Jabin cut me off.
"They're powering up their weapons," Tuvok said.
"Guess not," I said. Heading for my chair.
Then hit twice.
"Shield are holding," Tuvok said.
"Fire Phasers, Evasion pattern Delta 4," I said.
Then I opened Comlink to Chakotay.
"McCall to Chakotay, Tuvok and I are beaming to the array can you hold off the Kazon," I said.
"I think so, Captain," Chakotay said.
"Good," I said ending the comlink. "Paris, Take the conn,"
"Yes Sir," Paris said.
"Maintain transporter locks Ensign. Emergency beam out status," I said.
"Aye Captain," Rollins said.
As Tuvok and I got to the Turbo-lift and went to Transporter room 2 and Beamed over to the array.
"The Data Processing center is behind this wall, Captain," Tuvok said. Then we heard the Guitar again.
"You know what to do," I said before moving over to the Caretaker.
"Well you're nothing if not persistent," He said.
"We need you to send us back to where we came from," I said.
"That isn't possible," He said. "I barely have enough strength to complete my work,"
"You're sealing the conduits before you die," I said.
"If I don't the Kazon will steal the water," he said. "but in a few years when the Ocampa's energy runs out it won't matter, they be forced to come to the surface and they won't be able to survive,"
"Something you did turned their planet into a desert, didn't it? That was the debt which could never been repaid," I said.
"Well, we're explorers from another galaxy but we had no idea that our technology would be so destructive to their atmosphere," He said. "2 of us were chosen to stay behind and care for them,"
"You knew there another like you out there," I said.
"She went off to look for more interesting places," He said.
"Why bring ships here," I said. "Infecting people with a fatal illness,"
"They didn't die of an illness. They died because they were incompatible," He said.
"Incompatible?" I said.
"I've been searching the galaxy for a compatible Bio pattern," he said. "In some of them I found Cellular structures that were similar,"
"You've been trying to procreate," I said.
"I needed someone to replace me. Someone who'd understand the enormous responsibility of caring for the Ocampa," he said. "Only my offspring could do that,"
"Did you ever consider allowing to Ocampa to care for themselves?" I said.
"They're children," He said,
"Children have to grow up," I said. "We're explorers too. Most of the species we've encountered have over come all kinds of adversity without a caretaker, It's the challenge of surviving on their own that helps them to evolve. Maybe your children will do better than you think," I said.
"Voyager to McCall," Kim said.
"Go ahead," I said.
"We got problems here," Kim said. "Kazon just go some backup,"
"We need more time can you hold them off a few more minutes," I said.
"We try our best, Kim out," Kim said.
"Captain, I can access the system to send us back to Federation space. But it will take several hours to activate," Tuvok said.
"Unless you help us," I said.
"I wish I could, but I have very little time left. So I have initiated a self Destruct Program," He said.
"If you destroy the array we have no way back home," I said.
"The Ocampa's enemies cannot be allowed to control this Installation. In minutes it will all be destroy you so go. Go now," He said.
Then array got hit and everything started flickering Then the Barn completely disappeared and there was an entity there.
"The Caretaker," Tuvok said.
"Voyager report," I said after hitting the combadge.
"A Kazon ship just collided with the array, Captain. Are you alright?" Paris said.
"Yes. Standby," I said.
"The self destruct programme has been damaged now this installation will not be destroyed but it must be. The Kazon must not be allowed to gain control of it. They will destroy the Ocampa. Alpha," He said before he died.
It knew. It knew about me being an Alpha.
I moved over and gently lefted the remains of him.
"Shall I activate the program to get us back?" Tuvok said.
"Then what about the Ocampa after we're gone," I said.
"Captain any action we take to protect the Ocampa would affect the Balance of power in this system. The Prime directive would seen to apply," Tuvok said.
"Would it. We never asked to be involved Tuvok But we are. We are," I said. "She would know that too,"
"Captain," Tuvok said.
"I know what we are doing," I said.
"Scott," Tuvok said.
"We are destroying this array. I will be damned if I'm just going to left this place around and the Ocampa pay for it," I said. "McCall to Voyager. 2 to transport,"
Then we were back on Voyager in Transporter room 2.
"Beam this to Sickbay," I said gently placing the remains down on the pad before headed to the Turbo-lift back to the Bridge.
Once on the Bridge.
"Tuvok, Ready the Tricobalt devices," I said.
"Aye, Captain," Tuvok said.
"Open a channel to the Kazon," I said.
"Channel open," Kim said.
"I called for additional ships," Jabin said.
"I'm calling to warm you to move your vessels to a safe distance, I intend to destroy the Array," I said.
"You can't do that," Jabin said.
"I can. And I will. End Transmission," I said.
"They're increasing fire, Captain," Kim said. "Shields are holding,"
"Move us 400 Kilometers from the Array, Paris," I said.
"Yes, sir," Paris said.
"What do you think you're doing. That array is the only way we have to get home," Torres said.
"I'm aware everyone has families at home. So do I, But I'm not willing to trade the lives of the Ocampa for our convenience. We'll find another way home," I said.
"What other way home is there. Who the Hell is he making these decisions for all of us?" Torres said.
"He's the Captain," Chakotay said.
"The Tricobalt devices are ready," Tuvok said.
"We're in position," Paris said.
"Fire," I said as Tuvok fired 2 Devices off which destroyed it.
"The lead Kazon ship is hailing us," Kim said.
"On the screen," I said.
"You have made an Enemy today," Jabin said before cutting off.
"They are withdrawing Captain," Tuvok said.
"Get Repairs on the way. Stand down Red Alert," I said before heading into my ready room.
XXX
I must of spent an hour in there before My door bell rang.
"Come in," I said.
Then Chakotay came in.
"Captain, I believe we need to talk," Chakotay said.
"Agreed," I said.
"The question is. What do you plan to do with us," Chakotay said.
"What throw you all into the brig. Don't have that option. That only leaves one last option," I said.
"To make both crew into one crew," Chakotay said.
"Yes," I said.
"Then we should do that. This is a Starfleet ship after all," Chakotay said.
"Yes it is. That's why. I believe it will be easier for your crew to get into this ship to function if you were first officer," I said.
"Captain," Chakotay said.
"You were a commander before you left correct," I said.
"Yes," Chakotay said.
"Then consider it restored. Right now I need both of our crews working as one to get home," I said.
"Agreed, But I would like to be the one to tell them," Chakotay said.
"Go right ahead, Also I want a list of people since we going to need most people is command positions," I said.
"I got on that right away. But It will take a bit of time," Chakotay said.
"We have that, Till we get Voyager back to 100% again before we start heading that way," I said.
"Is that everything?" Chakotay said.
"Yes, you're best get going and let them know," I said. Then Chakotay left.
I went over to my computer and got the SGC Database trying to find a stargate to let Starfleet know we are still alive but the nearest one was at least 14 years away if we just stayed at warp.
I started to look at the Weapon database I brought. Since I have a feeling that we will need more firepower. But just before I could getting lookin at it my Door bell goes off.
"Come in," I said and Tuvok walked in.
"Captain," Tuvok said.
"Tuvok," I said.
"I am wondering what have you planned to do with the Maquis crew," Tuvok said.
"They joining us, Tuvok. For all of us to get home we all have to work as one crew," I said.
"Then I take it Commander Chakotay was be the first officer," Tuvok said.
"Yes. At least show to his crew that we trying to make this work. I know that you were next in line Tuvok. But Chakotay had the rank before he left Starfleet," I said.
"In other times I would disagree. However. You are correct," Tuvok said.
"I know that Kathryn would being doing something different than what I'm planning. But in these events. We both know that Starfleet Directives aren't made for here," I said.
"Captain what are you planning?" Tuvok said.
"Simple. Ship Protocol and procedure Will still the same. Also Our Principals and Regulations are the same too. However. The Prime Directive. It will need to be bent," I said.
"Captain," Tuvok said.
"I mean. We still won't have contact with pre-warp Civilisations But if there are resources we can use in a extreme deserted area we will be collecting what we need. Agreed," I said.
"Agreed. And the rest," Tuvok said.
"Depends on the situation at the time," I said.
"Anything else, Captain," Tuvok said.
"Yes. I want you working on a way to get through all of the Kazon ships. I doubt we have seen the last of them. Also I want you to make a Team for these Hostile now we know about the Kazon and the Borg are out here. I also want to be able to make new weapon ports so we have enough firepower for those lot to know we will defend ourselves," I said. "I brought a few Blueprints but it will take time to get them ready. Also we will need to make shielding system. I know that we may not be able to make a new shield generator but. Maybe some kind of Hull plating which could protect us for a bit,"
"Captain, It's like you intend to make Voyager far more than a ship of exploration," Tuvok said.
"Voyager always is that. Just making her alot more able to defend herself if needed," I said.
"Normally I would object. However the logic is sound," Tuvok said.
"I know but right now. We need to start making a list of hostile species for when we get in contact with Starfleet. So they know what to expect out here," I said.
"You think that they may send a ship out here to meet us on the way," Tuvok said.
"Maybe. Maybe not. But I still like that list. Least we know we are covering that. Plus we already know of 2 species out here," I said.
"Kazon," Tuvok said.
"That and the Borg. We know that they come from somewhere in this part of the Quadrant," I said.
"You believe we may encounter them," Tuvok said.
"Yes, Maybe alot," I said. "Which is why I want to sort out the armour," I said.
"Captain," Tuvok said.
"We both know that they will adapt to any energy weapon. Maybe it is time to go old fashioned," I said.
"Captain, I believe you mean," Tuvok said.
"Yes, Ballistic weapons. I know it may not be long before they start adapting to stop bullets too but it will gives us any edge for a bit," I said.
"But the is something else with firing a ballistic weapon," Tuvok said.
"The recoil. I know. Thats why the make the room next to the armour a shooting range we can make the wall so that nothing will go through it," I said.
"There isn't anyone or anything in the next room to the armour, I can start getting it ready," Tuvok said.
"Get on it, Also have Kim looking for Dilithium ore," I said.
"Captain we have no way to refine it," Tuvok said.
"We can deal with that later, When we find another source of Dilithium that way at least we can keep a full storage of it while we refine the other set of Dilithium," I said.
"In other terms have a back up supply," Tuvok said.
"Yes," I said.
"Very well, Captain," Tuvok said. "Is that everything,"
"For now, Tuvok, I let you know when anything else comes up," I said. Tuvok nodded and headed out.
Then I went back to the Weapons Database. But decided to go onto the SGC World Database. So I can look for anything that Voyager can use with but there wasn't anything within 100 Lightyears of Voyager.
But then I realised the time So I called it a night after I got the Night shift and headed down for my Quarters which I had shifted all my things to Kathryn's Former Quarters so someone could use them. When I got down there and headed in I saw her things all on the bed just ready to be put into her drawers. I moved my things and went and laid down on the sofa and layed down. Before I knew it I fell asleep. I was so tired from the journey to the Delta to Now. I had to talk to the crew in the morning so I would need all the sleep I can.
XXX
Then Next morning when I woke up. I got up and headed for the Sonic shower and got showered then headed into the bedroom where I had a set of clothes there which I put on. Then I went over to the Replicator.
"Coffee, Black," I said and it replicated the Coffee and I grabbed it and started drinking it before putting it down on the table and went back. "Bacon sandwich with Brown sauce," Which then it replicated the sandwich so I took the plate and ate then while I was also drinking the coffee.
After that I went out of my quarters and headed up to the bridge where Kim was there.
"Captain," Kim said.
"Yes, Ensign," I said.
"The repair report," Kim said.
"Thank you Ensign. I'll be in my ready room, Send Mr. Paris to me when he arrives," I said taking the Padd and headed to the ready room.
"Aye, Captain," Kim said.
Then I walked into the ready room and the door closed as I went over to the Table.
Then I started looking over the Repair Reports and found that Most of the ship is back but she is only at 89%. Shields and Engines are back but the weapons systems still isn't fully been repaired yet. According to this it was going to be 12 PM before Voyager was once again back at 100%. Then my door bell rang.
"Come in," I said. Then Chakotay walked in wearing a Starfleet uniform.
"Captain," Chakotay said.
"Looks good. How'd it go?" I said.
"It took a bit of convincing but they agreed since of me," Chakotay said.
"Good. According to the repair report. It will take another 3 hours before we will be getting underway," I said.
"At least we know that our Engines and Shields are back to full power," Chakotay said.
"Yeah, let's just hope those Kazon don't have anything faster," I said.
"From what I have already seen, I doubt it," Chakotay said.
"Maybe," I said. Then I told Chakotay everything that I told Tuvok.
"If we were back in the Alpha or Beta Quadrant, We won't need to do any of this, But here in the Delta. I agree," Chakotay said.
"Good, Now there is another thing we need to talk about," I said.
"What is that?" Chakotay said.
"Who should be full conn officer," I said.
"Far as I have seen. Paris is the only one with the experience for now at least," Chakotay said.
"Then it is settled, Paris will be the new coon officer," I said. "I will also be giving him a field commission of Lt." I said.
"Agreed," Chakotay said. "Is there anything else,"
"Hows the list going," I said.
"Be another day or 2 before I have it ready," Chakotay said.
"Good," I said. "There's everything Commander," Then Chakotay nodded and left.
Then I started looking at the weapon database I brought. Trying to find some good weaponary that Voyager can use. Then my door bell rang again.
"Come in," I said and Tuvok walked in. "What can I do you for?"
"Captain," Tuvok said.
"Old saying, Tuvok, What is it?" I said.
"I've completed the Armour modifications, But the Shooting range as like to call it will take some more time," Tuvok said.
"We have that for now. I have just spoken with Commander Chakotay," I said.
"And," Tuvok said.
"We have agreed of giving Mr. Paris as Chief Conn officer and a field commission of Lt." I said.
"From what I have heard Mr. Paris is a good Pilot and since ours died on the journey to the Delta he is a logical choice," Tuvok said.
"Good. Now about this list any progress," I said.
"I will have it completed by Tomorrow," Tuvok said.
"Good From the repair report no doubt you have seen. What you think. Should we leave for home in 3 hours or set off now," I said.
"Now would be risky in case we run into the Kazon, I would suggest that we stay until weapons are fully restored," Tuvok said.
"Agreed, I want you also to make the Phaser banks more powerful if needed with the battle against the Kazon it took a lot. I want to be ready fro them. As Far as I care the Kazon are just like the Borg just broken up," I said.
"Agreed," Tuvok said.
"Good. Anything else," I said.
"No Captain," Tuvok said.
"Dismissed," I said.
Then Tuvok left.
Another 5 mins later, My door bell rang again.
"Come in," I said then Paris came in.
"You asked to see me, Captain?" Paris said.
"Mr. Paris. You have a problem. I've invited Chakotay and his crew to become part of this crew," I said. "it seemed the only reasonable thing to do after all this,"
"Will you provide a bodyguard for me, Captain?" Paris said.
"It seems you already have one," I said.
"I do?" Paris said.
"Mr. Chakotay said something about his life belonging to you. He'll be taking responsibility for your safety," I said.
"I think I'm going to enjoy this," Paris said.
"Don't be so sure. He'll also be my first officer. Everyone onboard this ship will report to him including the Lt. Assigned to Conn," I said.
"Me?" Paris said.
"I've entered into the ship's log on this date that I'm granting a field commission of Lt. to Thomas Eugene Paris," I said. "Congratulations," shaking his hand.
"For the first time in my life I don't know what to say," Paris said.
"You've earned this Tom, I'm only sorry your father won't know," I said.
"Oh, he know. When we get back," Paris said before heading out.
"Captain, we were just coming to see you," Neelix said as him and Kes came in.
"We'll supplied your ship with water Neelix. she's ready to go," I said.
"Well, you see that's what we wanted to discuss," Neelix said. "We'd like to go with you,"
"Voyager isn't a passenger ship," I said.
"Of course not We'll won't be passengers," Kes said.
"We'll be valuable colleagues," Neelix said.
"Colleagues," I said.
"Whatever you need is what I have to offer. You need a Guide. I'm your guide. your need supplies, I know where to procure them. I have friends among races you don't even know exist. You need a cook? You haven't lived until you've tasted my Angla Bosque. It will be my job to anticipate your need before you know you have them and I anticipate your first need will be me," Neelix said.
"Captain, we both want very much to be a part of your Journey," Kes said.
"Alright. It's good to have you then," I said.
Then they smiled and left.
XXX
Once repairs was finished I saw that Chakotay had started to head back towards Earth at Impulse. Then I headed out to the bridge where I saw everyone ready as I headed near conn.
"We're alone in an uncharted part of the galaxy. We've always made some friends here as well as Enemies. We have no Idea of the Dangers we're going to face. But one thing is clear. Both crews are going have to work together if we're to survive out here. That's why Commander Chakotay and I have agreed that this should be one crew. A Starfleet Crew. And as the only Starfleet Vessel in the Delta Quadrant we continue to follow our Directive to seek our new worlds and explore space. But Our Primary Goal is clear. Even at Maximum speeds it will take us 75 years to reach the Federation. but I'm not willing to settle for that. There's another entity like the Caretaker out there somewhere who has the ability to get us there a lot faster. We be looking for her. As well as Wormholes, Spatial Rifts or new Technologies to help us. Some where along this whole journey. We will find a way back. Mr. Paris set a course for Home," I said.
"Aye Captain," Paris said. "Ready to go,"
"Engage," I said.
Then Paris put Voyager to Warp 9 heading for home.
The rest of the day was completely uneventful but at least we are on the way back.
That's all for this chapter.
Also This is the end of Caretaker Part 1 + 2.
More coming. Stay Tuned.
Love Y'all.
Things are going to be different though. One of them could be making the Borg a bit or a lot more sinister.
But leave it on that.
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