Chapter 115.
Tsunkatse.
(Leah POV)
I was on the way to the Flyer. Clara and Chloe wanted to stay here with Naomi.
"Captain's Log, Stardate 53447.2. The crew is enjoying a much needed shore leave on the Norcadian homeworld, While I visit Pendari, A planet in the neighbouring system, I'm leaving Chakotay in charge of Voyager. While Clara and Chloe are staying on board also, End Log," I said.
"You may want to run a diagnostic on the shield generators, It's way overdue," I said.
"Consider it done," Chakotay said.
"And Don't forget to keep tabs on Neelix's little project in the Mess Hall," I said.
"He's still trying to enhance the Plasma burned in his stove?" Chakotay said.
"With some of 7's Borg technology, I don't want him accidentally turning the Galley into an assimilation Chamber," I said.
"I'll assign a security detail to keep tabs on him, Unless you think we need to take more drastic measures," Chakotay said.
"Have B'Elanna run a Diagnostic on the ZPM module, And how much power each of the 3 ZPM have left. Get Tuvok to run the same for the Weapons array. And most important, be sure to tell me when I'm being overprotective again," I said.
"I'll do that, You and that wolf of yours really does this but at least it gets it to shut up for a bit," Chakotay said.
As I laughed. "That's true, thanks for minding the store,"
"Even the Captain deserves a vacation once in a while," Chakotay said.
"Remind me to Book the Holodecks for a while once I get back," I said.
"New Programme," Chakotay said.
"Just finished making the Last of us on it. Should be fun," I said. "What about you,"
"He's looking forward to putting his feet up on your desk," Chakotay said.
"Just don't let Clara catch you," I said As I got to the Flyer and got in. Closing the Doors behind me.
(Clara POV)
Mum had just left. I still don't know whether I should stick with Dad or just call her Mum from now on. Damn it is confusing. I was on the Bridge for a bit.
"Harry," Clara said.
"The Flyer is safe and Sound Clara calm down," Harry said.
"I know, But that doesn't make me not worry," I said.
"That's too true," Harry said. "Tuvok and 7 have just left in the Shuttle,"
"Try," I said.
"Try and keep a sensor lock on them, I am," Harry said.
"I'm doing it again Then," I said.
"Yes you are," Harry said.
XXX
Chakotay, Neelix, Harry and Tom was down on the Surface watching an Tsunkatse matches.
I was on the Bridge again. Looked like Chakotay rather have me up here than himself.
Only thing was B'Elanna was up here too.
"Okay, B'Elanna, What is it?" I said.
"Chakotay done this on purpose," B'Elanna said.
"Delegated so you would be on this shift," I said.
"As I when I found out. Me and my big mouth," B'Elanna said.
"Come on B'Elanna, Your mouth ain't that big," I said.
"Something you are trying to tell me," B'Elanna said.
"Maybe, But I'm going to let you figure that out," I said.
"Chakotay to Voyager," Chakotay said.
"Calling to give us a minute by minute playthrough," I said.
"7 is in the pit," Chakotay said.
"What," I said.
"7 is in the Pit. Beam her out," Chakotay said.
"B'Elanna," I said.
"I can't get a lock on her," B'Elanna said.
"Try her bio signs," I said.
"I can't find them either," B'Elanna said.
"Voyager to Chakotay, B'Elanna got a lock on the pit But 7 isn't there," I said.
"I'm looking right at her," Chakotay said.
"Not according to these sensors," B'Elanna said.
"Maybe their life signs are masked," Harry said.
"B'Elanna Recalibrating the Targeting sensors," I said.
"There's nothing to lock on to," B'Elanna said.
"Chakotay The only readings we are picked up are Photonic, They must be transmitting the fight from another location," I said. "B'Elanna Scan for her Bio sign's Planet wide,"
"I already am, Nothing yet," B'Elanna said.
After a minute.
"Scan is complete, 7 isn't down there, She's not on the Planet," B'Elanna said.
"Chakotay, 7 not on that Planet we got to find her and Tuvok too," I said.
"Acknowledged," Chakotay said.
"Start beam people back up," I said.
"I just sent the Signal for everyone to return to Voyager," B'Elanna said.
"Now let's see if we can find 7 and Tuvok," I said.
"You are so the Captain's Kid," B'Elanna said.
"Voyager, 4 to beam up," Chakotay said.
"Energizing," B'Elanna said.
"Get a comlink to the Flyer," I said.
(Leah POV)
"Captain, I'm picking up a priority 1 signal from Voyager," Noah said.
"Put it through," I said.
As Clara showed up.
"Dad, we got a problem, Chakotay called up saying that 7 was in the Tsunkatse pit but we couldn't get a lock. There were only photonic signatures, B'Elanna completed a planet wide scan no sign of 7 down there either and We can't raise 7 or Tuvok on the shuttle," Clara said.
"What about tracing the transmission," I said. As I went out of warp and turned us around heading for Voyager's coordinates at maximum Warp.
"We're trying, But it's not easy, there are transmission being sent to every planet in the sector," Clara said.
"I guess they weren't the only ones who enjoy this sport," I said.
"It could take Days before we can figure out where 7 and Tuvok are being held," B'Elanna said.
"What about Diplomatic Channels," I said.
"Neelix is meeting with a group of Norcadian officials," Clara said.
"Well let's hope he gets their cooperation," I said.
"When can we expect you back," B'Elanna said.
"I'm at the outer rim of the Pendari system, At best a day away," I said.
"Captain the Delta Flyer wasn't designed to travel at that speed," B'Elanna said.
"Good thing I had you put a single ZPM module on board then," I said. "I'm still at Maximum warp,"
"Sorry to cut your vacation short," Clara said.
"It's Okay, Kiddo, Keep me updated, McCall out," I said. "Noah Have shields and weapons on standby,"
"Aye Captain," Noah said.
"Tesla, You got weapons if we need them," I said.
"Aye captain," Tesla said.
"Chell, Keep that warp core going we need to get back as soon as possible," I said.
(Clara POV)
I was down in the Astrometrics lab. With B'Elanna trying to find them. As Harry, Chakotay and Neelix got here.
"What have you got," Chakotay said.
"Well one of the reason we were having trouble isolating the course of the transmissions was because they never seem to be coming from the same place twice," B'Elanna said. "At first we thought the matches were being held in various locations,"
"There not. It's coming from a ship, But we got bigger problems. 5 million metric tons reinforced hull plating protected by covariant shielding neutronic weaponry, It way out of Voyager's Class even with every weapon we got," I said. "I can use the Drones easy enough, but we are going have to be ready with the ZPM's in a second if we want to do this right,"
"The bigger they come, Clara," Chakotay said.
"The harder they fall," I said.
"Transmit these coordinates to the Captain, Tell her we could use a hand," Chakotay said.
"Then let's go get them," I said.
As Chakotay and I went to the Bridge.
"I'm going to need Dad's Seat for this," I said.
"I know," Chakotay said. "You sure,"
"If Dad was on that ship, I would go for Her," I said.
"You still don't know what to Call the Captain now, Dad or Mum," Chakotay said.
"Any ideas," I said.
"That's up to you," Chakotay said.
As we got to the Bridge.
As we set a course for the Ship.
XXX
"We almost in range of the ship," Tom said.
"Red Alert," I said.
"All hands to battle Stations," Chakotay said. As the Klaxons went red. As I got into the Chair as It almost activated.
"We're approaching the vessel," Tom said.
"Take us out of warp, Raise Shields and Charge weapons," Chakotay said.
"Any sign of 7 or Tuvok," I said.
"Our sensors can't penetrate their shields," Harry said.
"Hail them," Chakotay said.
"This is not a covenant time," he said.
"I'm Commander Chakotay of the Starship Voyager you are holding 2 of our people," Chakotay said.
"You will have to be more specific," He said.
"Commander Tuvok and 7 of 9. Return them now," Chakotay said.
"The Borg Drone and her friends, I'm afraid she is occupied at the moment," He said.
"You have 30 seconds before I open fire," Chakotay said.
"A fighter, I respect that but you are no match for me," He said cutting the channel.
As I powered up the Chair.
"Attack pattern Alpha 2. Target their shields," Chakotay said. "Clara get ready with the Drones,"
"Ready," I said.
"Fire," Chakotay said As we fired and got hit back as we got another 2 shot off. And got hit again.
"Direct hit to their aft shields generators," B'Elanna said.
"I got a lock on Tuvok. But no sign of 7," Harry said.
"Beam him to Sickbay, Keep firing on those generators, B'Elanna," I said.
"Transport complete," Harry said.
"Bridge to Tuvok," Chakotay said.
"Go ahead, commander," Tuvok said.
"Do you know 7's Status," Chakotay said.
"She is being forced to fight to the death. I believe she is on the upper most deck," Tuvok said.
"Harry," I said.
"That section's protected by multiphasic forcefield, I can't penetrate them," Harry said.
As we got hit.
"Shields down to 40%," B'Elanna said as we got hit again. "32%,"
"Tom, Evasive pattern Theta 9. B'Elanna use all of the Starboard Phaser banks, Full power of you have too," I said.
As we got hit.
"Shields are down," B'Elanna said.
"Harry ZPM to Shields," I said.
"Done, Shields are back online, but they at 79%," Harry said.
"Evasive Maneuvers," Chakotay said.
"Harry," I said.
"Still can't get a lock," Harry said.
"Should I get us out of here before they knock out our propulsion," Tom said.
"No, We can't beam her out then shut down the transmission," I said.
"If no one is watching why continue the fight," Tom said.
"Target they signal generator," Chakotay said.
As we got hit.
"Hull breach Deck 11," Harry said.
"Seal it," I said.
As we got hit again.
"Phasers and torpedoes are down," B'Elanna said.
"Launching Drones," I said. "B'Elanna what about Phase Cannons,"
"They are still online, As are the New Phasers Cannons," B'Elanna said.
"Use them," I said.
(Leah POV)
"Captain, I'm picking up Voyager, She took heavy fire, Phasers and Torpedoes are down," Telsa said.
"Red Alert," I said. "Telsa, Target their Weapons array," As the Klaxons went Red. "Chell transfer ZPM power to Shields,"
As I took us out of warp.
"Going with Attack Pattern Omega 2," I said. "Telsa fire once we are in range,"
(Clara POV)
"Another vessel is approaching," Tom said.
"Great now they are bring in reinforcements," B'Elanna said.
"No, this one is on our side," Tom said. "It's the Delta Flyer,"
"What took them so long," I said.
(Leah POV)
"We're in range," Telsa said.
"Fire," I said.
As we started shooting getting a few shots in.
"Good to see you Captain," Chakotay said.
"Nothing like getting back to work after a long vacation," I said.
"Target their signal generator," Chakotay said.
"Got it, Telsa," I said.
As I move us around.
"Ready," Telsa said.
"Fire," I said.
(Clara POV)
"They decreased power to their forcefield, I got 2 lifesigns in there 7 and a Hirogen But I can't get I single lock," Harry said.
"Beam them but of you have to, Tom," Chakotay said.
"Tom, Go I got Helm on the chair," I said. Taking over launching a few drones at them.
"Going," Tom said.
"I can't get a single lock," Harry said.
"Tom you ready," I said.
"Yes," Tom said.
"Harry beam them both out," I said.
"Got them transporter Room 2," Harry said.
"Clara get us out of here," Chakotay said.
"Already am," I said.
XXX
(Leah POV)
"Captain's log Stardate 53529.4 We've resumed course for the Alpha Quadrant and initiated repairs, I can't say I'm sorry to see this shore leave come to an end. And From What Chakotay told me. My Daughter Clara can for sure Fly Voyager not to mention launching a few drones, End Log," I said.
As I got back to my Room as Clara was with Chloe in their room.
As I found 7 on the Sofa. As I went and sat down next to her.
"You okay," I said.
"I am now," 7 said.
"Come on let's go to bed," I said.
As we went into the bed room.
"What happened in there," I said.
"When the Hirogen referred to me as weak, he was correct," 7 said.
"But you got him," I said.
"Because I lost control," 7 said.
"7 you aren't a Vulcan, given the circumstances, your so called lost of control is more than understandable, I'm just glad we got you back home, Alive," I said.
"I've spent the last 3 years struggling to regain my humanity, I'm afraid I may have lost it again in that arena," 7 said.
"You haven't lost that, 7," I said.
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