The day he found out

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Seven had run into Mark after she and Chakotay had decided to call it quits. At that time she was experiencing anger and frustration. Chakotay had not wallowed for her, and that had caused her great grief. When she had found out that Chakotay had harvested feelings for Kathryn for years her anger turned to frustration. She felt used, and she wanted revenge on both of them.

When Mark first laid eyes on Seven, his mouth began to water. She was the apex of every man's fantasy. She was brilliant and brave and had the body of a goddess. And the best part of all was that she hated Kathryn Janeway as much as he did. Kathryn had promised to bear his children. His! And when she failed to do so, because of a preexisting condition it made him furious. His first wife had crossed him also, and ended up dead. Now Kathryn Janeway had the same fate. Or so he thought.

The plan to kill her went without a hitch. In fact it went better than he could imagine, considering that Kathryn's love was sentenced to die with her. He recalled her face when he had stunned her, and it made him grin. He grabbed Seven and kissed her deeply, enjoying the spoils of his adventure.

It had been hours. Kathryn sat next to her sister who was still unconscious. She and Chakotay didn't speak. Every once in a while Kathryn would glance over at him, but stay silent. Chakotay wanted to say something to her but he didn't want to fight. In fact he really didn't know what to say to her. He knew that her suffering was great, and that she was embarrassed about her current condition. But he wanted to help, he wanted her. He always had wanted her.

"Kathryn, could we talk for a second?"

Kathryn shook her head and adjusted her sister's towel on her forehead. "Chakotay now really isn't a good time."

Chakotay sighed. "When is it ever a good time to talk about something important with you?"

"What is that supposed to mean?"

"You know what I mean Kathryn. You always hid your feelings from me. And when something epic happened in your life you didn't even mention it to me. I had to find out the hard way."

"And what about you Chakotay? I had to find out from the doctor about your situation as well. So I really don't think that you should be criticizing me about my choices!"

Chakotay stopped then. He realized that she was right. He had hidden his problem from her. And for once he felt bad about it.

"Kathryn, I'm sorry but I didn't think that it was appropriate to tell you given the circumstances. After all you were pregnant with another man's child."

Kathryn mumbled something. But he didn't hear it.

"What did you say Kathryn?"

Kathryn turned and faced Chakotay. "I said I really know how to pick them!"

Phoebe groaned. "Do you two do anything but fight?"

Kathryn turned and hugged her sister. "I was so worried Phoebe I thought maybe you were going to die."

Phoebe smiled. "Afraid not."

Checotah joined Kathryn next to Pheobe. "Do you have any idea how we got down here Phoebe?"

Phoebe turned to him. "Actually I do. I kind of threw you both down the stairs just before the bomb went off. I had to hurry to get you both down here safely."

Chakotay jaw hit the floor. "You carried both of us?"

"Well dragged is probably a better word. As for you two, you have spent so many years fighting each other. Why don't you just admit it, you are crazy for one another and you love one another."

Kathryn turned and faced Chaktoay. "She's right you know. I am crazy about you Chakotay. I have been in love with you for years. In fact I think I was in love with you the first time that you introduced me to my animal guide."

Chakotay chuckled at the memory and took her hand. "And I have been in love with you ever since I beamed aboard your ship."

Phoebe sighed loudly. "Finally, and it only took you two 7 years and being stranded in a bomb shelter to figure it out!"

The next noise they heard was that of a man who worked for Starfleet rescue.

EPILOGUE

A warrant went out for the capture of Seven and Mark. But years later they still hadn't been found. Every once in a while Kathryn jokes that they probably went back to the Delta Quadrant.

Kathryn and Chakotay were married later that year. 9 months later she had twins, a daughter and a son.

As the years passed Kathryn and Chakotay's love continued to grow.

The day that Kathryn passed away, Chakotay said a silent prayer for her, reminding her that he would always be with her. That night, Chakotay died in his sleep. The doctors say that it was just his time.

But my sister and I know the truth. That his spirit could not live one day without hers.

The End.

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