Chapter 64.
Year of Hell Parts 1 and 2.
(Scott POV)
We were all in the new Astrometrics labs with the sensor staff and Clara as Chloe was with Naomi and Sam.
"Space the great unknown. Only now we get to know it a little better, Harry," I said.
"Before there were maps and globes, let alone radar and subspace sensors, Mariners navigated by the stars," Chakotay said. "We're returning to that Tried and true method, but this time there's a difference,"
"Ensign Kim and 7, have merged Starfleet and Borg ingenuity to create this new Technology, And I'm sure I speak for the entire crew when I say thank you," I said. "Now how the hell does it work?"
"Astrometric sensors measure the radiative flux of up to 3 billion stars simultaneously, The computer then calculates our position relative to the center of the galaxy," 7 said.
"This mapping technology is 10 times more accurate than what we've been using," Harry said. "7 would you do the honours, We've plotted a new course home,"
"By my estimates this trajectory will eliminate 5 years from your journey," 7 said.
"Our Journey," Neelix said. "Nice work, 7,"
"That region of space we're about to enter, it looks like it has a lot of M-Class planets," B'Elanna said.
"It does," 7 said. "Spatial Grid 005. Primary species the Zahl,"
"What do we know about this species," Tuvok said.
"Technologically advanced but nonconfrontational, Their resistance quotient is quite low," 7 said.
"Thank you all for coming," Chakotay said. "We've got a lot of work to do, so,"
"I'd like to say a few words if I may," Doc said. "I've prepared a speech for this occasion, When I was first activated on stardate 48315, and I found myself mano a mano with the Delta Quadrant, I didn't think we'd survive a week let alone 3 years, There was strife, There was Discord, You were all at each others throats, But over time, I've had the pleasure and pride of watching this crew learn t work together as colleagues even friends,"
"Here, Here," Tom said.
"Who would have thought that this eclectic group of Voyagers could actually become a family? Starfleet, Maquis, Klingon, Talaxian, hologram, Borg, even Mr. Paris," Doc said. "Granted, we've had our share of difficulties, One might say, we've seen the best of times and the worst of times, I'd now like to recount some of those times from my unique perspective, Under the Category of Best of times, I invite you all to recall the moment,"
"Bridge to the Captain," He said.
"McCall here," I said.
"We're being hailed a vessel off the port bow," He said.
"On our way," Chakotay said.
As we headed out and Clara followed me as we got to the Bridge. As we got to the bridge.
"They're firing on us, Captain," Tactical said.
"It's a small vessel, 15 life forms, aboard, Low warp capacity, limited armaments, They pose no threat," Tuvok said.
"Open a Channel," I said. "Good day sir, Have we offended you in some way?"
"You will reverse course immediately, This region is in dispute, You have no business in Krenim space," He said.
"I was under the impression we were entering Zahl territory," I said.
"The Zahl have no legitimate claim here, They have taken what is ours, Reverse course or be destroyed," He said.
"With all due respect unless you've got something bigger in your torpedo tubes. I'm not turning around, But I am willing to discuss this matter with you," I said.
"No discussion, No Compromise," He said cutting the link.
"They are in retreat," Tuvok said.
"His Bark's obviously worse than his bite," Chakotay said.
"If he could bite. He seems rather intent, Yellow Alert, Maintain our course, Maybe the Zahl can give us some answers," I said.
"I'm going to get back to Chloe," Clara said then headed off.
XXX
After another 3 days we met up with 2 Zahl vessels. As we were talking in the conference room.
"As long as you travel in Zahl Territory, You travel among friends, I apologize for your mishap with the Krenim," He said.
"It was hardly traumatic, But I am curious, The Krenim claim this region as their own," I said.
"The Krenim dominated this space many years ago, They possessed deadly weapons based on Temporal science and it kept them in power for a long time, But a generation ago we fought the Krenim, We defeated them and took back the planets that they had annexed, Dismantled their military forces, Their ships still wander our territory Making grandiose claims, Don't let them trouble you," He said. "Now tell me about Voyager, A single ship alone, half a galaxy from home, how exciting for you,"
"Bridge to Captain. Dad sorry to interrupt but the Krenim vessel is back," Clara said. "They're demanding to speak with you,"
"On my way," I said. As we headed out there. "Thanks kiddo," I whispered next to her. "Hello again,"
"You've ignored our warning and now you consort with our enemy," I said.
"Leave this space or I'll seize your vessel and send you home in a cargo container," He said.
"Gentlemen, Please, Believe me. we're not conspiring against you," I said.
As a console bleeped.
"Captain, there's a spatial distortion heading toward us, Whatever it is, it's huge 5 lightyears across and it's expanding," Harry said.
"Tracking its origin, A vessel near the Zahl homeworld," Tuvok said.
"What," He said.
"It appears to be a massive buildup of temporal energy, Some kind of space time shockwave," Tuvok said.
"Tom," I said.
"It's destabilizing our warp field, I've lost engines," Tom said.
"Shields to full, Secure primary systems, All hands brace for impact," I said.
As it hit us. Then everything changed and we were at Red alert.
As Chakotay was checking someone who was dead.
"Shields at 17%, The Krenim are firing again," Tuvok said. as we got hit. "They are hailing us,"
"About time on screen," I said. "We have done nothing to provoke these attacks,"
"Your presence in our space is provocation enough," He said.
"We've been trying to communicate with your vessels, but the only answer I get is weapons fire," I said.
"State your Identity," He said.
"Captain Scott McCall of the Federation Starship," I said.
"And you reason for violating our borders," He said.
"We are just trying to get home if you would kindly allow us to pass through," I said.
"No, You will submit to the Krenim Imperium, I would prefer to seize your vessel before it is too badly damaged, Surrender now and I will forego the execution of your crew," He said.
"I don't respond well to Threats," I said.
"Then prepare to be boarded," He said Cutting the Channel.
"All hands Battle stations," I said. "This is Turning into the week of hell,"
"They're charging weapons 3 seconds to impact," Tuvok said.
"Evasive maneuvers," I said. As we got hit.
"Direct hit to our secondary hull," Harry said.
"I still don't understand why these torpedoes are ripping right through our shields," Chakotay said.
"Harry ZPM 1 to Hull integrity. Polarize the hull plating," I said.
As we got hit again.
"Direct hit. Hull plating at 98%," Harry said.
"Their weapons are Chroniton based," Tuvok said. "They are ripping through us shields Because they're in a state of Temporal flux,"
"Then let's exercise the better part of Valor, Tom Warp 6," I said.
"Warp 6," Tom said. "No sign of pursuit,"
"Damage Report," I said.
"15 wounded, Main power is down, We've lost environmental control on Deck 7 and 8, The computer is offline," Tuvok said.
"Harry do we have any sensors left," I said.
"Short range only," Harry said.
"Chakotay, Put Voyager on 24 hour tactical alert. Tuvok analyze whatever data we've got on those Chroniton torpedoes See if you can modify our shielding. Also Check on what Kes gave us about these pricks, maybe we can find something in that to stop those torpedoes," I said. "When those Krenim attack again, I want to be ready,"
XXX
It's been 28 days since we were attacking. Now we are again.
As we got hit.
"Return Fire," I said.
"Weapons are down," Tuvok said. "My attempt to modify the shielding was unsuccessful,"
"Captain during that exchange we did some damage, Krenim's aft shields are down they're vulnerable," Chakotay said.
"We got to hit them now," Tom said.
"With what, Phaser banks are burned out. Torpedo launchers are offline. So are the drones," Harry said.
As we got hit again.
"Doctor to Bridge, We've got a power overload in Sickbay, I need an engineer down here right away," Doc said.
"Stand by Doctor, Harry can you handle it from here," Chakotay said.
"No, The overload's spreading, Half that deck is going to blow in less than 5 minutes," Harry said.
"Doc, Get everyone out of there," I said.
"All Hands this is the Bridge, Begin an emergency evacuation, Deck 5," Chakotay said.
"Tuvok how many torpedoes do we have left?" I said.
"11," Tuvok said.
"Arm 4 of them, Stand by to open the launch doors we going to deploy them like mines," I said.
"Aye Captain," Tuvok said.
"Tom, Let the Krenim get within 5,000 meters of us," I said.
"No problem," Tom said.
"Torpedoes armed and ready," Tuvok said.
"They're within range," Tom said.
"Tuvok Do it," I said.
As he did that and Took it out.
"Got 'em," Tom said.
"Harry," I said.
"The conduits on Deck 5 are overloading, 30 seconds till they blow," Harry said.
"Warning, Structural collapse in 20 seconds," Computer said.
"15 seconds," Harry said.
"Warning. Structural Collapse in 10 seconds, Warning Structural collapse in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1," Computer said.
As the console behind us blew.
"Report," I said.
"Sections 10 through 53 on Deck 5 are gone," Harry said.
"Casualties?" I said.
"Reports are coming in, 12 wounded many of them critically, The Doctor is setting up a triage facility in the mess hall, 2 crew members were killed in the breach," Tuvok said.
"Stand down Red alert," I said "Assemble a security team, Survey the ship deck by deck I want a full damage Report, I'll be in my ready room, You have the Bridge, what is left of it," As I headed in. Not a minute later. My door bell rang. "Come in," As it was Chakotay. "Sorry about the mess,"
"You should see my place, They haven't looked as bad since my old academy days," Chakotay said.
"Mine never. Is there something on your mind," I said.
"Yes, but you're not going to like it," Chakotay said.
"Never stopped you before, Shit Broken," I said trying to get my computer to work.
"I'll be blunt, Our strategy's failing, It was a good idea to try and create temporal shielding but it isn't working," Chakotay said.
"Not yet but it will," I said. "With every attack we gather more information about their Chroniton weapons,"
"How many more attacks will it take?" Chakotay said. "Before long, there won't be a ship left to protect,"
"We don't have a choice," I said.
"Maybe we do," Chakotay said.
"Here is the part I'm not going to like," I said.
"We should consider leaving the ship behind, breaking the crew into smaller groups Escape pods, Shuttles, Each one with it's own course and with any luck We'll rendezvous on the other side of Krenim space," Chakotay said.
"Then what?" I said.
"We'll cross that bridge when we come to it, But at least we'd be increasing out chances of survival," Chakotay said.
"Abandon ship, The Answer's no, I'm not breaking up the family, Chakotay, We're stronger as a team, One crew, one ship, the moment we split apart, we lose the ability to pool our talents, We become vulnerable, We'll get picked off one by one, Now I say we make our stand together," I said.
"To be honest, I wasn't too fond of the Idea myself," Chakotay said.
"As long as Voyager's in one piece, we stay," I said.
"We stay," Chakotay said. "This looks like it stayed in one piece, Where does this go,"
"Kathryn's lucky teacup, right over here," I said as we got hit.
"Red Alert, We're under attack, 2 Krenim warships off the port bow," Tom said. As the Klaxons were going. As we headed out.
XXX
15 days later, We were still trying to get people out of closed off areas of the ship.
"Transverse bulkheads, We've set up emergency forcefields between all decks and every section, In the event of a Cataclysmic breach, Most of us will be protected," Chakotay said.
"Nice," I said.
"Actually you can thank Mr. Paris, he came up with the idea," Chakotay said.
"I was inspired by an ancient steam ship the Titanic, The engineers of the day constructed a series of special bulkheads sort of like a honeycomb, that would lower into place if they suffered a major hull breach, in theory they could stay afloat even with half the ship filled with water," Tom said.
"Tom, Titanic sank remember," I said.
"Well let's just say, I made a few improvements," Tom said.
"Your fixation with history, comes in handy some day, Good Work," I said.
"Doctor to Lt Paris," Doc said.
"Go ahead, Doc," Tom said.
"Report to the Mess Hall at once, More wounded are on the way," Doc said.
"I'll be right there, I'm a popular guy today," Tom said. Heading off.
XXX
"Captain's Log, Stardate 51268.4, This morning's attack destroyed the power grid on Deck 11, No Casualties this time, But the replicator system was badly damaged, We've gone to Emergency Rations, As a result the situation has gotten a little worse, Environmental controls continue to fail, Several decks have been rendered uninhabitable And we've had to relocate the crew, Quarters are close nerves are frayed, And I'm not sure what's more difficult to maintain, Voyager's systems or Crew morale, What matters is that we are together, working toward a single goal Survival, End log," I said as I was on the Bridge working on the Science station.
"Happy birthday," Chakotay said.
"What, It's not my birthday yet," I said.
"Today is May 20," Chakotay said.
"I thought we were still in April, Guess must of lost track of time," I said.
"Well this should help," Chakotay said.
"19th Century mechanical movement," I said.
"Yes, It was worn by Captain Cray of the British Navy, His ship was hit by a Typhoon in the pacific, Everyone back in England thought they were killed, But 8 months later, Cray sailed his ship into London Harbour," Chakotay said. "There wasn't much left of it, A few planks, Half a sail, but he got his crew home,"
"As much as I appreciate the sentiment, But I can't keep this, Recycle it, We can't afford to waste energy on nonessentials," I said.
"Scott, I replicated this months ago, I've been saving it, I wanted you to have it," Chakotay said.
"That watch represents a meal, A hypospray or a pair of boots, It could mean the difference between life and Death one day," I said.
XXX
After a while.
"Red Alert. All hands to Battle Station, Krenim Vessel approaching, Repeat, All hands to Battle Stations," Chakotay said as I came out of my Ready room.
As Tuvok Come onto the Bridge.
"Computer, Activate Tactile interference," Tuvok said.
"Weapons Status," Chakotay said.
"Phasers are still online, Torpedo launcher are inoperative, As are the Drones," Tuvok said.
"The Krenim are within Visual Range," Tom said.
"On Screen," I said.
"7 modified Temporal shields should be on line in a moment," Tuvok said.
"It's a warship," Harry said.
"You know the Routine, Tom," I said.
"Evasive maneuvers," Tom said.
"They're matching course," Harry said.
"Hold them off as long as you can," Chakotay said.
"Bridge to 7, Where are those shields," I said.
"Stand by," 7 said.
"They're Charging weapons," Harry said.
"7 We need that Borg efficiency right about now," I said.
"I can't shake them off," Tom said.
"They're Targeting the Bridge," Harry said.
"Temporal shields is online," 7 said.
"They're Firing," Harry said.
"Full port thrusters," Chakotay said.
As we got hit.
"Temporal shields are holding," Tuvok said. "No damage,"
"7 nice timing," I said. "Hail them,"
"Channel open," Tuvok said.
"Krenim Vessels this is the Captain of Voyager, You may have noticed we have a defense against your torpedoes now, I suggest you stand down," I said.
"No response," Tuvok said.
"Their mistake, Bring the ship about, Tom We are going through they space whether they like it or not," I said.
"Captain the Krenim Warship is in pursuit, But their weapons are not powered," Tuvok said.
"Hmm, They don't know what to do with us now that we're shielded against their torpedoes," I said.
"Captain, There's some kind of spatial distortion heading towards us, Sensor readings are erratic, I can't identify the phenomenon," Harry said.
"What's the source," Chakotay said.
"Unknown but it originated approximately 20 light years from our position," Harry said. "It looks like shockwave in the fabric of Space time,"
"Tom get us out of here," I said.
"We'll never outrun it, Captain," Tom said.
"Maybe our new shields will help, All hands, brace for impact," I said.
As it passed us.
"You were Correct Captain," Tuvok said. "The Temporal shielding has protected us, The wave front has passed,"
"Captain," Harry said. As it hit the Krenim warship which Changed.
"Report," Chakotay said.
"It's definitely a Krenim ship, Identical hull marking same biospectral frequency," Harry said. "But it's half the size, Limited firepower,"
"What happened to the Warship," I said.
"I'm not picking it up on long range sensors," Tom said.
"It looks like this entire part of space has changed somehow," Chakotay said. "The last time I checked this region was filled with Krenim colonies and vessels, I just ran a scan and sensors show no colonies, and just a handful of Krenim ships,"
"Harry Transfer all your sensor data about that shockwave to the Astrometrics lab," I said.
"Yes sir," Harry said.
"Tell 7 to meet me there," I said.
"Captain Astrometrics took heavy damage a few days go, It's offline," Chakotay said.
"Well let's get it back on line, It appears that the Krenim Imperium has Vanished, our troubles could be over and I'd like to find out why," I said.
XXX
Day 70, And we finally got the Astrometric lab back online. Time to find out what is going on.
"Sensors are online," 7 said. "Power Levels are stable,"
"Is the Astrometric database still intact," I said.
"Yes," 7 said.
"Display the scans we made of this region before the temporal shock wave hit," I said.
"Spatial Grid 005," 7 said.
"The Krenim Imperium, Over 200 star systems, 900 planets, thousands of warp capable vessel and now After the shockwave, Everything seems to have changed, Run a new scan," I said.
"Spatial Grid 005," 7 said.
"Same space different configuration, Exactly as Chakotay said, The Imperium appears to have been reduced to a few planets and a smattering of vessels, It's appears that someone or something has altered history, But why weren't we affected?" I said.
"Perhaps we were protected from the changes by our temporal shielding," 7 said.
"So the question remains, What caused that shockwave in the first place, See if you can track it back to it's origin," I said.
"The Shockwave emanated from a planet 20 Lightyears away, The Garenor Homeworld," 7 said.
"The Garenor, We passed their planet 3 weeks ago," I said.
"The Planet is no longer populated," 7 said.
"What," I said.
"Astrometric data indicate that the instant the shockwave appeared, The Garenor Species Vanished," 7 said.
"Erased from history," I said.
"Captain," 7 said.
"I'm no authority on time travel, In fact I've made it my goal in life to avoid it, But, This is a causality paradox. Think about it, A temporal shockwave eliminates a single species and all of history changes as a result," I said.
"An intriguing theory, Perhaps the Krenim are responsible, They do possess temporal technology," 7 said.
"But why would they alter history to undermine themselves, No we're still missing a big piece of the puzzle," I said. "Run another scan of the," As there was a rambling.
As we got to the Bridge.
"Report," I said.
"That entire vessel's in a state of Temporal flux," Harry said. "It's like they exist outside space time,"
"They're scanning us," Tom said as he and Chakotay Vanished.
"Get them back," I said.
"I'm trying But I can't isolate their signals," Harry said.
"We are being hailed," Tuvok said.
"On screen," I said.
"State your Identity," He said.
"I'm Captain McCall of the Federation starship Voyager, Who are you and where are my men," I said.
"I am Annorax of the Krenim Imperium," Annorax said. "We've transferred your crewmen to my vessel for further analysis, You ship does not come form this Quadrant,"
"We come from Earth, A planet, 65,00 light years from here, We're on our way home," I said.
"I see," Annorax said.
"We've been observing some rather unusual events in the region, It seems your Imperium never existed. Perhaps you could shed some light on this," I said.
"That doesn't concern you, What is important is that you understand that I bear you no hostility, But you have diverted me from my mission," Annorax said.
"Your mission, Your the one making these changes to the Timeline," I said.
"You're a long way from your world, In a manner of speaking so am I, Unfortunately only one of us can go home again, Your sacrifice will restore the lives of countless millions, I'm sorry," Annorax said. As he cut the link as I took over Comm.
"I'm reading a massive energy Build up, Some kind of weapon," Harry said.
"Shields," I said.
As we got hit.
"Temporal Shields are weakening," 7 said.
"Captain that energy beam, It's pushing Voyager out of the space tome continuum," Harry said.
"Bastard is trying to erase us from history. Hell no," I said.
"I have scanned their propulsion system, Their Vessel's Mass prevents them from Exceeding Warp 6, We can escape," 7 said.
"Captain I must remind you, Our structural integrity is still impaired, If we go to wrap now the Damage to Voyager will be extreme," Tuvok said.
"What about Tom and Chakotay," Harry said.
"We'll come back for them, All hands Clear the outer sections and prepare for wide scale Breaches, Tuvok activate the Transverse Bulkheads," I said.
"Temporal shields are failing," 7 said.
"Going to Wrap 7," I said As I hit the Engines.
"They're not in pursuit," Harry said as we got hit.
"We are losing the outer hull, Transverse Bulkheads are holding," Tuvok said.
XXX
Day 73. Voyager was out of wrap and we were safe for now. But. I lost my Girls' I found them with the Doctor in the mess hall but they didn't make it. My Girls, All of this, Because of Annorax. I only know one thing. Annorax needs to be stopped. What was left of the crew was in the mess hall.
"Each of you has done your best, but determination alone isn't going to hold this ship together, It's time we faced reality, We've lost 9 decks, More than half this ship has been destroyed, Life support is nearly gone, Voyager can no longer sustain it's crew. I promised myself that I would never give this order, That I would never break up this family, But Asking you to stay would be asking for you to die, You will proceed to the escape pods, and evacuate this vessel, Set your course for the Alpha Quadrant, Along the way try to find allies, Secure faster ships if you can anything to get home. The Senior Staff and I will remain on board as long as possible, We will try somehow to rescue Tom and Chakotay, The Escape pods are equipped with Subspace beacons, That's how we'll keep track of you, When we find each other again, and we will, We will find each other again. I want all of you to be in one piece with some interesting stories to tell, Good luck," I said. As the Crew abandoned ship.
XXX
"Captain's Log Stardate 51425.4. Our condition has left us vulnerable to spatial anomalies, and to any alien species eager for a piece of hardware, we have taken refuge in a class 9 nebula. End log," I said as Harry and I were sorting a problem out. "Oh come on, Come on, Don't do this to me. Emergency forcefield are holding, How the hell did all this gas get inside,"
"Looks like a malfunction in the ventilation system," Harry said. "Okay, I'm going to try reversing the osmotic pressure on this deck, wow. The gas corroded the circuit relays,"
"Let's bypass," I said. As I started Coughing.
"We've got 3 minutes of air left," Harry said.
"How long can you hold your breath," I said.
As we managed to get it down and got out.
XXX
I was on the Bridge as the Doc was following me.
"Ensign Kim found time to be treated, so can you," Doc said.
"How is Harry," I said.
"He'll be fine but I'm surprised he didn't asphyxiate, I told you 8 minutes on that deck, Not 8 and a half. not 9 certainly not 12," Doc said.
"Would you rather have an indoor nebula, If we didn't stop it then and there it would have flooded another 2 decks. B'Elanna Engines," I said.
"Not yet, One of the warp nacelles is still off line, The other one's a lost cause," B'Elanna said.
"Route all available power to the good one," I said. As I coughed again.
"The Alveoli in your lungs have been chemically burned, I want you off your feet for the next 48 hours," Doc said.
"Impossible, I've got too much work to do," I said.
"There are seven other crew member on board, your the captain. Delegate," Doc said.
"Inject me with troixin, That should help me breathe a little easier, B'Elanna stand by for the Transfer," I said.
"Right," B'Elanna said.
"Trioxin is used in emergency situations, As a stopgap measure, Your lungs have suffered serious Damage, They need to be treated properly, Doctor's orders," Doc said.
"Captain's orders, Trioxin Now," I said.
"Aye, Aye, It's your body, Who am I to judge, I'm only the Chief Medical officer, What do I know," Doc said.
"Thank you," I said. "Now where were we?" As I started coughing violently.
XXX
"To distant Friends," B'Elanna said.
"To Friends," Neelix said.
"Here, Here," I said.
"Cheers," Harry said.
"Well," Neelix said.
"Interesting," Tuvok said.
"Not bad, Not bad at all," Harry said.
"What is it?" B'Elanna said.
"I Call it the elixir of Endurance, It's loaded with amino acids, Carbohydrates, all the nutrients necessary for the crew to withstand these stressful conditions," Neelix said.
"Ration cubes," B'Elanna said.
"Well, yes, yes, But this time, pureed, and mixed with water and enhanced with Talaxian Species," Neelix said.
"It is offensive, Fortunately taste is irrelevant," 7 said.
"Well, It's been a few days since we've gathered in one place, Now is the time to catch up. How are the repairs proceeding," I said.
"I'm happy to report That I've repaired the optronic error in my program," Doc said.
"And the Power Grid," I said.
"We're operating at 32% efficiency, I think I can bring it up to 50 but I'll need a few more days," Harry said.
"Warp Drive," I said.
"I'm still having trouble with the Starboard nacelle," B'Elanna said.
"How long," I said.
"3 weeks minimum," B'Elanna said.
"I thought this Nebula would be a safe haven until we finished repairs, but it's turning into a permanent Residence, We've got to get back into open Space, Find allies, Put together a fighting force to take on Annorax, We're leaving this damn cloud first thing tomorrow morning," I said.
"Captain you are in error," 7 said.
"Really," I said.
"At the moment, This vessel is defenceless, We should remain here until we are functioning at our peak efficiency," 7 said.
"I appreciate your opinion 7, But I disagree, We leave tomorrow 0800 hours," I said. Leaving.
XXX
Day 180. There was an micro meteoroids storm heading right for us.
"Engines," I said.
"I'm doing my best," B'Elanna said.
"Captain with the deflector down, Those micro meteoroids are beginning to erode the hull," Harry said.
"Emergency power to the Deflector," I said.
"None Available," Tuvok said.
"I'll be in Deflector control," I said.
"Captain, That entire section has been designated Hazard level 4," Tuvok said.
"Tell me something I don't know," I said. As I left the Bridge and Ran there. As I managed to there and opened the door. "Why do I get the feeling your are testing me Voyager," As there was a fire there. "Bridge, there's a fire in Deflector control, Any luck with the engines,"
"The warp core's still offline," B'Elanna said.
"Micro Meteoroid density in increasing, The Nacelle pylon is buckling," Harry said as I found a piece of Metal which can help me.
"Bridge, I'm going in, Stand by to engage the Deflector, Tell the Doc I'll be coming back with Severe burns," I said.
"Captain," Tuvok said.
"Do it," I said.
As I headed in and got it work as It finally knocked me out.
Once I woke up, I felt something strangle in me. But I had no Idea what.
"What's my condition?" I said.
"You suffered 3rd degree burns, to approximately 60% of your body, I couldn't heal most of them, Which is why I asked 7 to reprogram some of her nanoprobes to heal you, You've going to be left with scars on your face and arms," Doc said.
"I'll consider them mementos," I said getting up.
"Not so fast, You're spending the next few days here with me," Doc said.
"What for," I said.
"Observation," Doc said.
"Is there something else wrong with me," I said.
"Not physically," Doc said.
"What are you suggesting," I said.
"Traumatic Stress Syndrome," Doc said. "Symptoms, Irritability, Sleeplessness, Obsessional Thoughts, Reckless Behaviour, All of which you've demonstrated over the last few weeks,"
"My only obsession is with saving my ship, my people," I said. "If I've been taking some reckless chances in order to do that, it's hardly a medical condition,"
"I'm not going to stand here while you rationalize yet another brush with death," Doc said.
"You don't have to," I said.
"As Chief medical officer I have the authority to relieve you of your command," Doc said.
"You're not going to do that," I said.
"If in my medical opinion, your judgement has been impaired, I can and I will," Doc said.
"Try it and I'll shut down your Program," I said.
"That threat in itself is evidence of your unstable condition," Doc said.
"Sorry, Doc, I've been operating on instinct for so long, I didn't think before I spoke, I have no intention of Deactivating you, Nor Would I stay in this mess hall," I said.
"Is that final," Doc said.
"Damn right," I said.
"Then you leave me no choice, Captain Scott McCall, Under Starfleet medical Regulation 121 Section A, I The Chief Medical officer, Do hereby relieve you of your active command effective immediately, Have a seat," Doc said.
"How do you plan to implement this protocol Doc, Tuvok Doesn't have a security team, Brigs are destroyed, Internal forcefields offline, You will have one hell of a time keeping me confined, You'd better grab a phaser, Because before I give up Command, you will have to kill me," I said.
"You realize this incident will be noted in my official logs, By refusing my orders, you risk a general court martial," Doc said.
"Compared to what I've been through the past few months and lost, A court martial would be a small price to pay, If we make it back home, I'll be happy to face the music," I said. Then Walked out.
XXX
Day 207.
"Another ruptured EPS Conduit," I said.
"32 So far," Neelix said.
"33, 34, 35, and that fluidic converter needs to be purged," I said.
"Right," Neelix said.
"The Gravitational plating in this room has buckled," I said.
"Chakotay's Quarters," Neelix said.
As we went in.
Then I found the watch he wanted to gave me.
"You disobeyed orders," I said. As I picked it up.
"Captain," Neelix said.
"Chakotay gave me this to me 3 months ago, A birthday gift. I ordered him to," I said. "Come on,"
XXX
Day 226.
"Captain's log Stardate 51682.2, I've forged a coalition with the Nihydron, and the Mawasi Together we're preparing to attack the weapon ship, End log." I said Then got to the Bridge.
"I've analyzed every carrier frequency of their transmission, It contains a classified starfleet ID Code which only could come from Tom. It's real, The coordinates he sent should lead us directly to the weapon ship," I said.
"Location," Tuvok said.
"Approximately 50 light years from here, our new allies are assembling reinforcements, Once we're in range, Tom says he'll try to take the weapons ship temporal core offline, When that happens, they will be vulnerable to conventional weapons, Tom will then Transmit the exact location of the core, Our job will be to disable to ship, and get our people out, Is everyone clear?" I said.
"Aye Captain," Everyone said.
"B'Elanna, Harry, I want you to beam over to the Nihydron Vessel, Work with their engineers, The entire fleet needs to be equipped with Temporal shielding," I said.
"Aye Captain," B'Elanna said.
"Tuvok, Neelix, 7, You'll be working on the Mawasi ship," I said.
"Yes Captain," Neelix said.
"Doc, Once the attack begins, Your skills will no doubt be required join Tuvok's Team," I said.
"What about you," Doc said.
"I'll be piloting Voyager, Coordinating the Attack," I said.
"Captain, There's barely enough of this ship left to get there, Much less wage a war," B'Elanna said.
"There's fight in Voyager yet, It's still get Temporal shields, Torpedoes, A hand full of drones, It'll hold together, Besides you know the adage, Captain goes down with the ship right, You have your orders, Dismissed," I said.
Everyone but Tuvok and 7 left.
"Tuvok, I can hear your objections already, I'm not leaving," I said.
"Given Voyager's Damaged State, The probability if your surviving an armed conflict is marginal," Tuvok said.
"I know the odds, But I have to stay, Voyager has done too much for us to leave her behind," I said.
"Curious, I have never understood the human compulsion to emotionally bond with inanimate objects, This vessel has done nothing, It is an assemblage of Bulkheads, Conduits, Tritanium, Nothing more," Tuvok said.
"You're wrong, She is much more than that," I said. "This ship has been our home, It's kept us together, It's been part of our family as illogical as this might sound, I feel as close to Voyager as I do to any other member of my crew, More for my girls, She's carried us Tuvok, Even nurtured us, And right now she needs one of us, Too many memories of this girl to let go,"
"I respect your decision, Live long and prosper, Captain," Tuvok said.
"Same to you, Tuvok," I said.
As I let 7 take him with her.
"One last ride old girl, One way or another, this ends," I said. As I went and sat down on the chair.
XXX
Day 257.
"Voyager to Mawasi vessel," I said.
"Go ahead, Captain," Tuvok said.
"I'm picking up the weapon ship dead ahead," I said.
"Confirmed," Tuvok said.
"Temporal shield status," I said. Letting the chair come online.
"All vessels are bringing them on line," Tuvok said.
"This is Captain McCall to the Fleet, Plot an intercept course to the weapon ship," I said.
As we got closer to it.
"All vessels report Ready," Tuvok said.
"Let's see if tom has done his part," I said. "McCall to the Fleet Attack Pattern Omega, Engage,"
"Captain 2 Nihydron Vessels have been destroyed," Tuvok said.
"Voyager to the Fleet, Evasive Pattern Delta, We're going have to wait, Come on Tom, Come on," I said.
"Captain, Chakotay and Paris were beamed onboard our vessel," Tuvok said.
"Everything is going as planned, Tom sent the Coordinates of the Temporal core before he left, I'm transmitting them now," I said. "All Ships Fire at will,"
As I launch everything we had left at them.
"All our ships have been disabled, Captain, Do you have weapons," Tuvok said.
"No, All weapons are gone, I'm setting a collision course, McCall to the Fleet Take your Temporal shields offline," I said.
"Captain, We won't be protected," Tuvok said.
"Exactly if that ship is destroyed all of history maybe restored, This is 1 year I'd Rather Forget," I said. "This one for you 2," As I got Voyager Rammed into the ship.
XXX
"Captain's log Stardate 51252.3, The last few days have been uneventful, but we made excellent progress on the new Astrometrics Lab. End Log," I said. "When Can you bring it online,"
"We just did," 7 said.
"In fact we're in the process of charting a new course home," Harry said.
"I'd say this is cause for Celebration," I said.
"A vessel is approaching off the port bow Captain," Tuvok said.
"On screen," I said.
"They're hailing us," Harry said.
"On screen," I said.
"You've enter Krenim Space State your Identity," He said.
"Captain McCall of the Starship Voyager, We just passing through trying to get home," I said.
"This region is in dispute, I suggest you avoid our territory," He said.
"Thanks for the warning," I said.
"Good journey," he said. Cutting the channel.
"Tom plot a course around Krenim space," Chakotay said.
"Aye sir," Tom said.
"So what do you think? How about a ground breaking ceremony for our new lab," Chakotay said.
"Sounds great," Harry said.
"I may break out my stash of 12 Year old Whiskey," I said.
"Sounds brilliant," Chakotay said.
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