Sorry for the delay Been really busy. I wanted to take my time writting this story so please enjoy and review.
Chakotay woke up at his normal time 0800 and was dressed and had breakfast by 0930. He read over some assignments his class had handed him and was about to put them in his case when he looked at the last PADD, he began to read the assignment when he noticed spelling mistakes, he sighed and remarked the assignment.
By 1030 his class had started and he was whizzing through the marks and the new lesson. Many students were happy with the marks they received; others were upset but held their tongues.
"Okay now I expect these assignments to be better then the last. You are in Starfleet Academy not high school if you want a good position you need to do the work. Dismissed"
Chakotay walked outside and was glad to see it was finally sunny and it was a nice warm temperature, he walked up the hill and was standing in front of the statue of Kathryn, which Starfleet finally replaced the pillar with a glorious statue of Kathryn Janeway.
"I'm back again. I now stop bugging you, your trying to rest. I can't Kathryn that's the problem I miss you too much. It's not fair you should be here teaching at the Academy and relaxing with your family but no, curiosity got the better of you and look what happened." He pointed his finger at her "You know Curiosity killed the cat and you." Chakotay gently touched the statue "I wish you were here Kathryn your presents, your guidance is like a calming feeling to me. I would gladly trade places with you if I knew you would be safe and alive here on Earth."
"Chakotay what are you doing here?"
"B'Elanna can't you see I am in the middle of a conversation with Kathryn" Chakotay didn't even look at her
"I can see that, but you need to heal and move on. Kathryn would be so mad at you if she could see you like this."
"I don't care I need her in my life B'Elanna"
"I know Chakotay she is and will always be in your heart. I know it's not the same but its all there is, please I don't want to watch you slip away, you're my dearest friend Chakotay you're like a brother to me"
Chakotay turned to look at her he had tears forming in his eyes "B'Elanna thank you. I will try to come only two times a week from now on and then slowly I will only come once a week and so on"
"Okay Chakotay, come on Tom wants to have a Voyager dinner party so let's go before he decides to make Neelix's leola roots soup." They both laughed and said good bye to Kathryn and off they went.
"Seven! How are you? It's been a long time since I heard from you. What's been going on?"
"I am… I don't know Neelix." Seven couldn't look at her friend on the view screen
"What's wrong Seven?" Neelix asked as he leaned in closer to the screen. "Seven you're crying, please tell me what's wrong"
"Admiral Janeway is dead" Seven replied quickly
"WHAT?!" Neelix nearly fell off the chair he was sitting on. Tears started to run down his face "No I can't believe it. How Seven? How did she die?"
"The Borg. They assimilated her and made her the Queen. I tried to stop the new queen from destroying Earth. I couldn't save Earth and Admiral Janeway. I was linked with her for a few moments and she told me to save Earth. I did... Then the Cube exploded killing her. I should have traded places with her"
"Seven it's not your fault"
"It is. If I hadn't taken so long getting the weapon going I could have saved both."
"I'm sorry Seven this is a terrible thing. I will let my wife and extended families know, we will mourn her the Talaxian way."
Seven nodded and ended the transmission; she really didn't feel like playing any games today.
"Nice party Tom" The EMH said as he walked outside in the backyard of the Paris home
"Thanks Doc. I figured we should all get together and enjoy each others company."
"How thoughtful Tom"
Tom smiled and walked around greeting everyone and saying a few words. When everyone had arrived and was chatting and eating Tom got up on the stage he built earlier for Miral to play on.
Tapping a spoon to the glass he had in his hand he waited until everyone was looking at him and were quiet.
"First off thank you all for coming tonight, and yes Miral daddy is standing on your stage." Everyone laughed, Tom held up his glass "I know you all are saddened and rightfully so, so I raise my glass to you and say to all my friends from Voyager and to those who aren't here to party with us. I love each and every one of you and I know you all feel the same. To the Voyager Family!" everyone raised their glasses and tapped them against each others glass and took a sip.
"Great speech honey" B'Elanna said as Tom got off the stage.
"Thank you. Hey Chakotay glad you could make it"
"I wouldn't miss this. Nicely done Tom She would be so proud of this" Chakotay gave Tom a hug
When the party finally ended a few people remained to help clean up, Harry and Libby, Chakotay and Barkley.
"Chakotay you look exhausted why don't you crash here tonight? We have a spare room" Tom said as he moved a few chairs
"No thanks Tom I have a few things I need to get done before my trip." Chakotay turned and walked down the road to the station and transported to his apartment.
"He's going on a trip?" Tom asked B'Elanna
"No idea. He never told me" B'Elanna replied. They both looked at each other with concern.
"I'll go talk to him." B'Elanna responded
Chakotay walked into his apartment "Lights" he ordered and the lights came on he walked to his bedroom and began to pack a few articles of clothing.
He heard the door chime and wondered who the hell would be bugging him at this time. For a split second he hoped it was Kathryn but knew it wasn't.
"B'Elanna go away" he said as the door opened.
"No Chakotay I can't. I'm worried about you"
"I'm fine B'Elanna honest. I'm going to go visit my sister that's all. So please go and let me pack"
B'Elanna didn't move, she put her hands on her hips and looked at him
"Stop it! I can't pack with you standing there giving me hell"
"What about your classes?"
"It's the holidays classes are out for a month. I can go visit my family and be back here before class starts. Besides your right"
"I am?"
"Yes B'Elanna you are. I thought about what you said and what Tom said I can't keep going to see Kathryn. I couldn't let go, I don't think I will ever let go, but I think some distance might help easy the pain." Chakotay said as he put some of his pants into the duffel bag.
"It's a good idea. You have a nice relaxing time and say Hi to your sister for me." B'Elanna made her way to the door and turned her head "And Chakotay, be careful" she closed the door.