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Epilogue

Because how could I not have one.

What has happened (b/c after all the Voyager time line has been altered to fit the needs of this story and it's author): Seven was kidnapped and forced to fight in the Tsunkatse matches. After that ordeal her cortical node is malfunctioning due to the strong emotions she is experiencing. It is determined that this is due to the Borg fail safe device (as revealed in the original episode Human Error during season 7). Also add Seven and Harry becoming very close, Seven's emotions are running rampant. Seven decides to have surgery to remove the device and be free to feel strong emotions for Harry (YAY!). The epilogue picks up after the episode in which Seven's cortical node malfunctions and starts shutting down and Icheb saves her ( Imperfection, season 7).

Harry walked through the doors and approached the figure standing at the center consul. The woman was very shapely and her beautiful blonde hair flowed over her back. Harry approached the figure knowing that she was fully aware of his presence. He slowly moved the woman's hair aside and placed a gentle kiss on the back of her neck, inhaling her scent in the process.

"I love when you leave your hair down," Harry whispered in her ear.

Seven turned around, no longer able to ignore the man behind her.

"It is inefficient, but I know it makes you happy."

Seven allowed Harry to wrap his arms around her waist as she lifted her arms up to embrace his neck. Harry kissed Seven slowly yet passionately and Seven's hands soon entangled themselves in Harry's hair.

"I like running my hands through your hair, Harry. I enjoy it at this length."

Harry moaned as Seven massaged his scalp. He had decided to let his hair grow longer after he had seen the message from his future self two years earlier. He decided the longer hair made him look more dashing and older. Seven also seemed to have an affinity for the longer locks.

"Do you think my hair is inefficient?" Harry teased.

"It is efficient for my purposes," said Seven as she tugged his hair to bring his lips to hers once more.

After a few more moments Harry broke away breathless.

"As much as I would love to stay here with you and continue, my break is about to end. I have to get back to the bridge."

"I understand," said Seven with a bit of a pout.

Harry chuckled. Seven had certainly changed since they had gotten together and she had had her fail safe device removed. She was more playful. Harry quickly placed a chaste kiss on her pouting lips.

"We are still on tonight right?"

"Correct. I will meet you at the holodeck at 0900."

"Perfect. See you later."

"Goodbye."

At 0900 Seven arrived at the holodeck, but Harry was no where to be seen. Seven tapped her comm badge.

"Seven of Nine to Lieutenant Kim."

"Harry here."

"Where are you? You said to meet you at the holodeck at 0900."

"I am in the holodeck already Seven. I had to make some minor adjustments to a program, but I am all done. You can come in."

Seven entered the holodeck and the doors closed behind her. Harry was standing in front of Seven in a pair of black trousers and a black button down shirt. She approached him wearing a 'little black dress' as the Doctor called it. Harry pulled Seven into an embrace and kissed her. After a couple of moments they broke away.

"Computer lock the doors and deactivate the comm system."

The computer beeped in acknowledgement and as an indication that it had done as ordered. Seven raised a brow at Harry's instructions.

"I just don't want us to be disturbed. This is a special night and I don't want anything to ruin it."

Harry held out his hand and Seven accepted it. The walked over to what appeared to be the edge of a cliff. A picnic blanket was on the ground and a bottle of wine and two glasses were already set out. A basket lay open, presumably with their dinner inside. Harry sat down and Seven followed accepting the glass of wine he handed her.

"Harry, where are we?"

"Do you remember four years ago when we were working on the Astrometrics lab together?"

Seven nodded her head yes.

"And do you remember the night we met in the mess hall and I said I wanted tot ake you to the holodeck to show you the Ktarian moon rise? Well this is it."

Seven looked around and saw the moon as it began to rise over the horizon.

"It is beautiful Harry."

"Yes it is."

Seven looked over and realized that Harry had been looking at her and not the moon.

"You are not looking at the moon Harry."

"No, I' am looking at something much more beautiful."

Harry leaned over and kissed Seven.

"I remember you talking about this program. I also remember asking you questions that made you uncomfortable."

"I remember that too. You asked me if I loved you or if I wanted to copulate. You also ordered me to take off all my clothes."

Seven and Harry smiled at the memory.

"You said no to my questions and my request."

"Then I did. But then I didn't even imagine that a gorgeous woman such as yourself could ever have feelings for me."

"And now?"

"What about now," asked Harry slightly confused.

"Do you love me?"

"More then you know."

"I love you too Harry."

Seven and Harry kissed again this time their love for each other poured forth through their touch. Harry pulled away and Seven moaned in disappointment.

"Seven I have a question for you."

"I will only answer it if you kiss me again."

Harry chuckled, but he dutifully leaned over and kissed Seven again. She ran her fingers through his hair and pulled his lips more firmly against hers.

"Seven I still have a question."

"And you will still have it later after we are done kissing."

Harry reached up and slowly untangled Seven's fingers from his hair. He held both her hands in his and looked straight into her eyes.

"Seven of Nine. Since the moment I met you I knew you were special. I wanted to spend time with you and get to know you and slowly I came to love you with all my heart. After what happened with you cortical node almost shutting down, I realized how close I came to losing you and I realized I hadn't told you how I felt. So, I am telling you again that I love you and asking you....."

Harry got up onto one knee and pulled out a small velvet ring box. He opened it to reveal a simple platinum ring with a single diamond on it.

"Will you marry me?"

Seven gasped. Tears threatened to pour from her ocular implant. Slowly she nodded her head yes. Harry smiled a triumphant smile and placed the ring on her finger. He then pulled her to her feet and lifted her up, bridal style, and swung her around. Both of them were laughing and smiling. Harry finally put Seven down on the ground and kissed her. Seven looked down at her ring and touched it.

"I am sorry that its not a more elaborate ring," said Harry a little embarrassed about the size of the ring.

Seven shook her head vigorously.

"No. Don't be it's perfect. Absolutely perfect."

Harry smiled again. Seven seemed to be beaming and she had said that the ring was perfect. That was enough for him.

"Your perfect for me Seven. Absolutely perfect."

Harry and Seven kissed again. Both were eager to embark on their new life together, forever.