It was not a good morning for the Captain of Voyager. Scott and Amelia spent the whole night in sick bay throwing up and she was mommy on call. Her eyes felt like sandpaper and she had a headache. To top it off she was being held hostage by an intruder that no one else knew was on board.

Kathryn had been heading to the bridge when she suddenly felt the barrel of a compression rifle against her head. A strong arm pulled her out of the hall and into the small holodeck that was usually used for the children's park. No program was running.

"Who are you and how did you get on board?" The Captain's voice showed no fear only anger.

The alien was a short rather round fellow with pointy ears and gray skin. His red hair was shaggy and he looked very comfortable holding a compression rifle. "I am Sanba. My ship has been tracking you for days. I was able to transport aboard when your shuttle was disembarking a short time ago."

"You have a cloaked ship?

"Yes and soon there will be others. Your ship will make a fine addition to our fleet."

Janeway growled her response. "And my crew, what are your plans for us as you ride off in my ship?"

"Not to worry," Sanba replied in a cheery tone. There are several planets on which you will be quite comfortable."

Janeway rolled her eyes. "Been there done that."

"Excuse me?"

Janeway shook her head. "I have been spending too much time with my pilot." The Captain's absolute exhaustion was dulling her responses. She was having trouble building up a full head of steam.

The alien sensed her weakness and was happy for it. "Don't worry Captain just a few more hours and it will all be over. As long as you comply there will be no problems." He waved his weapon at her to accentuate his point.

A movement behind her distracted him from her acerbic reply of, "Don't count on it."

Kathryn turned to follow his gaze and felt a chill go up her spine. She stood shocked as Hop toddled in to the room. When he saw his mother he ran over laughing. He lifted his arms to be picked up. Sanba looked on speculatively as she automatically complied.

"Well Captain you have a child. That should make you much more co-operative."

She shook her head, " Once again, don't count on it."

"Oh I don't know Captain. I find people tend to be most agreeable when their children are with them. For example why don't you be a good girl and tell me your command codes." Sanba reached out for the little boy. Janeway turned her body to keep his hands away from Hop.

"Hurting this child will gain you nothing. It will prove your ruthlessness and the crew will be even less cooperative."

Hop looked over at the man. "Whoz zat Cappin? Whoz zat?"

The alien looked disappointed. "Captain, I see, not yours."

Janeway smiled grimly.

"No matter, you wont let anything happen to him. What would you tell his parents if you are unable to protect him."

"That rifle you have there looks like it shoots a pretty powerful wide beam. I am thinking that if you did something to him I wont be around to tell them anything. I am not putting him down."

Sanba's disappointment was clear. He had hoped the child could be used to control the Captain. He knew from experience that a good Captain wont give up her ship for the life of one. The only exception seemed to be when the one was their own.

It took all she had to keep Kathryn's fears for her son from her face. Realizing that Hop's escape would be noticed fairly soon Janeway started to think of a way to communicate her problem to her crew. A hail came over the com almost on cue.

"Torres to Janeway."

The Captain looked over at her captor. "Don't be stupid," he said waving his weapon once again.

She nodded as she answered the hail. "I was expecting to hear from you Ensign Torres. It seems you have once again allowed your son to escape."

B'Elanna was not sure what to make of the strange response. "I am sorry Captain. I will come get him right away. Where are you?"

Sanba was even more disappointed to hear that the child belonged to a junior officer. Then he began to get suspicious of the Captain's conversation. He had no proof that the person who hailed her was the child mother. Maybe the Captain was sending a message. He looked at her menacingly. He relaxed when the child recognized the voice over the com.

Hop began to bounce in the Captain's arms. "Momma B Hoppy found Cappin!" He chanted this several times.

"I will be right there to get him Captain. Where should I meet you?"

The menace on the alien's face came back.

"Belay that Ensign. I haven't seen the little guy in a few days so I think I will keep him for a while. I will meet you in your quarters after Hop and I have some tea together." Janeway deliberately injected annoyance in her voice.

" At that point you can show me what plans you are making to insure this doesn't happen again. I am concerned, Ensign, that the Standish family can keep their two children in line but you and Crewman Paris can't seem to contain one."

"Aye Captain, I will see you then."

As Janeway signed off B'Elanna was fully aware that something was wrong.

"Computer open a one way link to Harold Janeway." All of the children wore com-badges that were programmed to be accessed without a response to hail needed. As she listened to Sanba talk B'Elanna sent a message to Commander Chakotay and routed the com signal to the bridge.

The surprised bridge officers listened while the intruder taunted the Captain.

"Such a big star ship to be overtaken by my little runabout." He leered at Janeway. "And such a lovely leader. Maybe I will keep you aboard when we drop off your crew."

"You really believe" the Captain said disdainfully "that you can take over my ship?"

The alien gave a self satisfied smile. "I was able to evaluate your shield frequencies after I came on board. They are already back at the runabout. When the armada gets here we will be able to transport your crew off the ship and our men on very quickly."

Janeway was amazed at his arrogance. She only hoped that her crew was paying attention.

Chakotay looked across the bridge at Ensign Kim. Harry didn't wait to be asked. "Adjusting shields to new rotating frequency. Scans show no other ships in the area."

Chakotay nodded at the Ensigns initiative. Seven and B'Elanna were at the aft ops station looking for ways to locate the runabout. The other officers just stayed out of their way as the two women tossed theories back and forth. The open com link to the Captain had everyone on the edge of their seat.

"Hop want down Cappin." The young boy was wiggling in her arms as he tried to get free. "Down Cappin!"

"Yes," Said the Alien in a slimy tone. "Let the little boy down Cappin." He focused on Kathryn with a big toothy grin. "There is nothing to hurt him here."

The Alien looked around the holodeck. "What is the use for this room?"

Janeway's heart leaped recognizing a tactical advantage. "It is actually a play room. I assume that is why young Mr. Paris was heading here."

"Ensign Kim," Chakotay looked over to the young man. "Can you lock on to him and transport him to the brig."

The young man shook his head. "I checked for that first thing Commander. He has some kind of dampening device I wont be able to lock on." He looked up from his board already knowing what the next question will be. "It is effecting the Captain and Hop as well."

"Tuvok" The Commander spoke to the security chief. "Have someone standing by at the brig station." Tuvok nodded and sent a message to that effect.

Hop's voice was becoming whiney and agitated. "Down Cappin want to play."

Janeway's struggle to keep Hop in her arms was audible over the com. His other three parents could see his pulling and kicking in their minds eye. They were looking more and more worried.

"I know Hop. I want to play too. What do you want to play?" Janeway asked already knowing what his answer would be. 'Please let them be listening' she thought.

"Hide seek, want to play hide seek."

Janeway gave him a kiss on the top of his head. "I love hide and seek. I like it when we play in the jungle caves."

Commander Chakotay smiled as he understood the Captains message. "Tuvok take a team and wait outside the play park. Plan to go in on my mark." The security chief left the bridge.

"Commander," only people who knew her well would discern the tremor in Seven's voice. "I have the runabout on sensors. There is one occupant."

"Harry try to lock on and send him right to the brig."

The Ensign smiled satisfied. "Done Commander."

"Tractor the ship and bring it on board. Based on what our intruder told the Captain we are expecting company in a few hours." The Commander paused then continued.

"B'Elanna meet the shuttle and find out everything you can about what we are facing."

All that was left was to initiate Janeway's plan. As God Father Chakotay had enjoyed Hop's favorite game many times. He knew just what the Captain wanted. "Computer initiate holo-program Hide and Seek combine programs Jungle and Caves."

"Chakotay to Tuvok, mark."

Sanba had no knowledge of Holo-technology so he never really knew what hit him. Suddenly the empty room turned in to a jungle. He was trying to come to terms with the sudden noise and scenery. The few moments of inattention were all Janeway needed to run and hide. By the time the alien began to look for her he was stunned by the charging security team.

"Tuvok to Chakotay the Alien has been secured."

"Thank you Tuvok. Please find the Captain and report to the bridge."

Tuvok paused head cocked to one side. "She is still in the holodeck Commander I will end the program."

There was laughter in his voice as the Commander replied. "Tuvok if the Captain has not ended the program she wants you to find them. I think Hop deserves his game. Don't you?"

Janeway wasn't sure about Hop deserving a game, he did escape after all. But she was sure that 'Cappin' needed a snuggle. Holding her precious two year old son was a necessity. Just for a moment, assuring herself that he was ok, she held him tight. It was only a couple of minutes before she saw Tuvok's face peeking in to their hiding place.

When Hop saw the Commander he jumped up clapping his hands in glee. Hop considered being found a win not a loss. "Thank you Tuvok." Janeway gave him a cocky smile. "As chief of security I did expect you to find us in a little more timely manner. Maybe you should spend some more time down here with the kids."

Tuvok cocked his eyebrow. "I will take that under advisement, Captain."

Janeway swung her son on to her hip and headed out of the holodeck. "I am going to deliver this little man back to Celes. Janeway to Chakotay" she called as she strode out in the corridor.

"Yes, Captain"

"Report"

Chakotay responded quickly. We have the two trespassers in the brig. Their ship is being tracterd in now. We have adjusted sensors to the cloaking device on the runabout and have 4 ships on long range sensors. Intercept in 4 hours."

As they approached the daycare area Janeway let Hop down to run ahead before she continued. "Have Harry access all available information from Sanba's ship. Make sure he erases any info they have on us. Get

B'Elanna to disable their weapons and warp core. Put the ship back in space and the idiots in the brig back in the ship."

"Aye Captain" Chakotay's reply was sharp in comparison to the Captain's tired dull tone.

"Once we have put them off the ship resume course maximum warp. I do not want their friends to have a chance to catch up."

"It shouldn't be a problem Captain," Chakotay responded "It seems that Warp 5 is their Maximum. By the time they get here we will be out of their sensor range."

"Thank you Commander," Janeway waved to Celes who had Hop in her arms. Moving towards her quarters she said, "I will be in my quarters. Janeway out."

It did not go without notice that Janeway had not given any orders relating to Seven. Seven looked at the Commander and he nodded. No words were needed. It didn't take a genius to know that the Captain should not be alone just now. Nor did it take one to know Seven was who she needed.

Seven found her partner in the nursery. Kathryn wasn't surprised at her entrance. She expected her. With out words Seven put her arms around her love and pulled her in tight. She began placing kisses on the top of Kathryn's head as she moved her out of the nursery towards the bedroom.

"It is over. The ship is safe. Our son is safe." Seven's soothing tones were not the type one would expect to be crooned to a Star Fleet Captain. But Kathryn relaxed a little with each word.

"Seven…"

"Shhh" The taller woman hushed her love. "We will talk later." Seven moved to the bed and laid down with Kathryn. She pulled the older woman into a tight embrace and held her close. Seven felt Kathryn relaxing and growing more calm with every breath. Dealing with the aftermath of the abject terror that Kathryn had felt when Hop toddled in to the aliens present left her completely drained. It only took a few moments for the fatigue she had already been feeling from the night before to take over and allow the Captain to fall asleep in the arms of her love.

Kathryn opened her eyes after a refreshing three hour nap. The morning's events came back to her in a rush Kathryn's heart began to pound as she located her family. "Computer state the location of the Janeway children and Kathryn Jamison."

The computer informed the worried woman that all of the children were where they belonged. The fact that she included little Kathryn in her inquiry was not surprise to Seven. The child's special place in Kathryn's heart was no secrete. She turned to Seven and began to speak. Before she could get a world out Seven put a finger to Kathryn's lips. "Not yet." The younger woman said in a very quite voice. Then Seven replaced her finger with her lips and pulled Kathryn in to a soul searing kiss.

"I am gong to love you now." The younger woman told her lover as she began to remove Kathryn's clothes. "You will think of nothing but me and how I make you feel." Seven's hands roamed Kathryn's body. Her mouth found the redheads neck and the sensitive spot behind her ear. As promised Kathryn was not able to think of danger or aliens only of the hands and mouth of her lover as she pleasured every inch of her.

Seven spread Kathryn's legs and began to place gentle kisses on her thighs. She slowly kissed upwards starting at the right knee. When she reached the apex Seven gave a teasing swipe of her tongue and then started again from the left knee. This time as she reached Kathryn's center Seven took her loving torture to the next level. Kathryn moaned as she felt her nipple being pinched while Seven's tongue was lapping the moisture between her legs. "Seven please" Kathryn's voice was husky with need as she arched her back and pushed down for more contact with Seven's amazing mouth.

After a few minutes of this exquisite torte Janeway's toes began to curl. Seven slowly pushed two fingers in to Janeway's wet center and felt her internal muscles clinch as the Captain went over the edge. The orgasm when it came was not the kind that washed over you all at once and left you screaming. No this was the rare kind that started at your toes and moved gradually up your body like a tsunami in slow motion. Vocally no screams were possible only gasps of wonder at the amazing strength and length of it all.

Kathryn smiled as she felt Seven crawl up her body. Once again she was physically and emotionally spent, but this time in a good way. The sobs of fear and terror that she had been holding back since she and Hop left the holodeck were gone. "Well I must say that an orgasm is much better then a crying jag for emotional release." Janeway's voice was laced with sardonic humor.

"Indeed" Was the Blonds' reply. "I was very frightened for you and Harold. I heard what was going on and could not help." She pulled Kathryn in to a hug.

Kathryn pressed a gentle kiss to Seven's cheek as she responded. "When Sanba saw Hop he was so excited. It was clear he felt that I would be easy prey once the child was there." Janeway shook her head as if to clear out bad thoughts. "When my son called me Captain it was the sweetest sound I ever heard. All the times I was upset that my children called me by my rank became blessings."

Janeway took a deep breath. "The disappointment in his eyes when he realized that the child wouldn't bring leverage scared me." Janeway turned her head in to Seven's neck. "I would have had to watch our son be tortured. If he had called me mommy it would have caused …" There was a hitch in Janeway's breath as she stopped talking to calm down. "It would have been bad, really bad."

Seven rubbed Kathryn's back as the older woman began to shiver in her arms. "But it was not bad Kathryn. You maintained your composure while you devised a plan. You were able to communicate your plan and you were both saved. Once again the ship was saved by your resourcefulness."

Janeway sighed. "Seven, I don't know how much longer I can be composed and resourceful. I just want to go home. I need to go home." She said this in a weary not tearful voice.

Seven turned her head so that they were looking deeply in to each others eyes. "I told you two years ago that this mission would be over in five years. Hold on for three more years and you will be home."

Janeway's patented half grin appeared on her face. Her voice was teasing "Yes I remember you saying that. How can you be sure?"

"I am Borg."

Janeway laughed at Sevens standard reply for just about anything.

"Ensign Kim and I have several different projects that we are working on. While we have not yet been able to adapt them to our needs one of them is bound to be successful."

Janeway looked at Seven realizing the woman was actually serious in her proclamation of home in three more years.

Seven continued, "I assure you that Ensign Kim's motivation for success grows daily."

"Why is that?"

Seven's half smile was evident as she replied. "Some of his newer nicknames have become quite annoying to him."

Janeway raised an eyebrow in question.

"Apparently Tom mentioned your fondness for dogs. He reveled that you had a canine in the alpha quadrant named Molly. I would say that Ensign Molly is his least favorite nomenclature. CP follows a close second. Some say stands for Captain's Pet other claim Captain's Puppy."

Janeway closed her eyes in sympathy for the young man. Though she was not willing to admit was already aware of the situation.

Seven looked at the Captain accusingly. "Do not claim to be unaware of this. Others may be fooled by your act but not me. It was cruel of you to call, 'Come Harry' when you asked him to go to Astrometrics with you."

Seven's eyebrow was cocked as she waited for the Captain's response. Janeway looked at Seven grinning without any guilt in evidence. "Anything to help get us home faster."

Seven let out a rare chuckle. "As long as he does not get so upset that he is distracted from out goal. Each of our projects are sound however we are having trouble in their execution."

Janeway shrugged. She would never admit that she was a little jealous that Seven and Harry worked so closely together and she could not be included. "Well I guess you should put all three in a jar and shake them up. If you do it right the cream will raise to the top." Janeway did not see the look of concentration that her comment caused on Seven's face. If she had she would have know that three years was suddenly about to be two.

The two women lay cuddleing in bed for a few more minutes. "I have to go to the bridge you know." Janeway said as she began to move out of Seven's arms.

"Yes, I know." Seven pulled the Captain back. "But not yet. I also was frightend by today's events. I feel that it is only fair that I also have a cathartic release." Janeway smiled and kissed her lover. It was another hour before the Captain made an apperance on the bridge.

Janeway arrived on the bridge confident and clear eyed. Her crew were prepared to ignore the evidence of tears and stress that they were sure would accompany her. They shook their heads at the strength they felt coming from her. It was another day in the Delta, another page in the Janeway legend.