Let's Put It Back Where it Belong

by: AW

Part XII

Rated: M

Pairing: J/C, P/T

Summary: Re-write of everything after Equinox

Disclaimer: I don't own the characters or episodes, but the story however twisted is mine.

Length: 1121 words

Date: January 2018

Author's Note: This happens after Equinox, but assumes that the rest of the series didn't happen as it did.

Kathryn was exhausted. She had been put as Captain of the Excalibur.

They were constantly being chased by Dominion ships, it had been almost a month.

She had no idea where Chakotay or any of the other 'Former Maquis' were; she knew nothing.

Her shift had just ended and she was done for the night, or so she thought.

It was never ending battles, there wasn't really a night and a day when you were always at the mercy of the enemy.

The days blurred together and she almost missed the quiet days in the Delta Quadrant.

And she missed Chakotay terribly.

And once again duty had to come first, and once again her life went on the backburner.

Harry had been made her First Officer.

Tuvok had been given a ship of his own, she wished him well… and then she heard on the Federation news that they were given each day.

The casualty reports.

More friends and comrades destroyed.

More death and more destruction.

And more days lost.

Her Doctor, the Voyager EMH had been reassigned to the Excalibur as well.

So she had two familiar faces; but not the one she wanted to see.

The Captain head the voice of her tactical officer. "Captain, we're getting a priority 1 message."

Kathryn sat in her command chair. "Put it on screen Lieutenant."

She watched in horror as Gul Dukat made the announcement that the Cardassians had joined the Dominion.

Her mouth hung open in surprise.

The transmission ended and Janeway looked to Harry, "Commander in my ready room."

Harry followed her. She had watched Harry age before her very eyes.

The youthful young ensign becoming a seasoned and hard first officer before her very eyes.

They arrived in the ready room. "So what do you think Lieutenant-Commander?"

He sighed, "I think that the trouble had just begun."

Kathryn nodded. "I agree. Put up the cloak. Our new orders are that we have to meet the Excelsior at DS9. Hopefully we can get more answers there."

[2 HOURS LATER – DS9]

Kathryn walked out of the docking bay and was met by Doctor Bashir who took a blood sample. "She's clear Captain."

He stared at her. "I guess you want more information on the Cardassians."

"That would be one place to start." She paused, "It's been almost a month, where are they holding the former Maquis members of the Voyager crew?"

Sisko shook his head, "I am not privy to that information. All I know is they were taken away and an example was made out of them. The people of the Federation wanted retribution."

She stared at him incredulous, "They are not criminals."

"Unfortunately they were. I understand what you're saying and Starfleet appreciates what you did to try and rehabilitate them, but the price has to be paid."

She shook her head. "I'm pregnant Ben."

Sisko was unsure what to say to this blatent announcement. He shook his head. "Let me guess, Chakotay is the father."

Kathryn nodded. "Are you sure they're going to want me on the front line anymore?"

"You're a good Captain, we need all the good personnel in this fight that we can get."

"I'm carrying the baby of a former Maquis!"

Sisko sighed, "They were aware the two of you were married. Most just thought it was a way to keep the Maquis half of your crew in line."

"I would never do something like that. That is not what marriage is about."

"I don't think they care. In their eyes that's what you did; and they can deal with that."

"I am not looking for the approval of Starfleet Ben, I'm looking for the father of my child."

He shook his head, "I think this is one battle you won't win Kathryn."

She shook her head. "I need to know where they're keeping him."

"You don't understand. They are not going to give you that information pregnant or not."

"They have no right to keep him from me."

"Unfortunately at war time the rules are different and they have every rigtht."

Kathryn stared at him. "I'm going to go visit your doctor and have my suspicions confirmed."

"Didn't your doctor confirm this?"

"The possibility hadn't even crossed my mind before this morning."

Ben nodded, "Well good luck, whether you're pregnant or not I'm not sure whether that is a good thing or a bad."

"I don't even know if Chakotay is alive or dead, so I'm not sure." With that thought she left the Captain's office with Harry in tow.

Kathryn turned to Harry. "You don't have to come with me to the med lab. Why don't you go to the promenade and grab something to eat."

Harry shook his head, "I promised Chakotay I would watch out for you no matter what, and I think this qualifies as a reason to do so."

"When did you have time to speak with Chakotay?"

"He had a feeling something like this might go down, and he wanted to make sure that someone was watching your back."

Kathryn let her mouth drop open in surprise. "I guess you're with me then."

Kathryn and Harry walked into the med lab and immediately saw Doctor Bashir. "Hello Doctor."

The Doctor recognized the woman immediately. "Well hello Captain Janeway, what can I do for you today?"

Kathryn looked at the Doctor unsure, "I need you to do a scan for me."

"Looking for anything in particular?"

She drew in a deep breath. "I think I might be pregnant."

The Doctor took out a tricorder, "Well that should be easy enough to find out." He took the tricorder out and pointed it at her abdomen. "Yep, looks like about six weeks."

Kathryn's hand unconsciously drifted down to her abdomen. "Would you like to know the sex?"

Kathryn shook her head, "Let it be a surprise."

She turned and left the med lab. "Well Harry, guess you're going to have to watchcarefully now."

Harry blushed, "I just want to help make sure that yours and Chakotay's baby makes it to the world in good health."

Kathryn nodded, "Let's go back to the ship and surprise our Doctor. You don't have to come with me for that stop."

Harry nodded and followed his Captain back to the docking ring.

END PART XII

TBC in Part XIII