The Inevitable Truth
by: AW
Chapter 9
Rating: MA
Pairing: J/C
Summary: The Consequences of 'The Killing Game'.
Disclaimer: Paramount/Viacom owns the series and the characters that are related to Star Trek: Voyager, but the story is mine.
Length: 1,473 words
Date: January 2018
It had finally worked out for the couple.
Finally things were starting to look better for them – then she began to go through the change.
The Doctor looked at her with sorrow in his eyes, and apology to the couple that they would never get what they wanted in life.
Kathryn walked into their quarters and waited for Chakotay to show up and for her to have to break the news to him.
Half an hour later, Chakotay entered their quarters. "Hey honey."
She stared at him. "Hey, we need to talk."
He stared at her, "Okay, what's up?"
She drew in a deep steadying breath. "Remember I told you I missed my period, and I could be pregnant – I had to go see the Doctor?"
Chakotay nodded and Kathryn saw a light and a hope flash through his dark orbs. "Okay so what's wrong? Are you still worried you could lose our baby? Nothing will happen this time Kathryn."
She shook her head, "I'm not pregnant Chakotay, nor will I ever be."
He stared at her, "What happened? What did you do?"
"I didn't do anything except get old."
Chakotay all of a sudden understood. "It's okay Kathryn, it's not your fault. It's just nature running its course."
"It is my fault Chakotay. If I hadn't stuck so fast to protocols that didn't really matter for so many years we could have had it all."
Chakotay approached her and enveloped her in a hug. "It's not your fault Kathryn. You had no idea any of this was going to happen. You were following the Starfleet Protocols you had been taught for so many years. I understand it was hard for you to let that go."
She had tears running down her cheeks, "You don't understand. If I had just listened to you all those years ago, we could have done this and had everything."
With that lasting thought she left their quarters.
[MESS HALL]
Kathryn strode into the mess hall and approached Neelix. "Hi Neelix, I know you're getting ready to close the mess hall for the evening, but do you think you could spare a cup of coffee?"
Neelix smile, "For you Captain, any time."
He poured her, her beverage of choice and watched as she made her way to the table at the back of the mess hall.
Kathryn sat down and stretched her legs under the table. This day had been gruelling.
She had let Chakotay down and ruined their chances of ever having a family. She shook her head, life was so unfair sometimes.
Kathryn saw a flash of light and spun around to see Q.
"Oh Kathy, regret is for fools. You and Chuckles having problems?"
"Q, not that it's any of your business but we're fine."
Q grinned, "That's not what your face and your demeanour says."
"Q I don't know why you're here, but can we just cut to the chase and have you tell me?"
Q looked indignant. "Where's the fun in that?" He snapped his fingers. "All done." And he was gone.
Kathryn shook her head, this was the last thing she needed today a visit from Q. "Janeway to bridge."
Harry answered almost immediately. "Yes Captain?"
"I just had a visit from Q. I want to be notified immediately if he comes back or if anything strange begins to happen."
She heard a hesitation over the line. "Yes Captain."
Kathryn finished her coffee and headed back to their quarters.
[JANEWAY QUARTERS]
She walked in and Chakotay was nowhere to be seen. "Computer, locate Commander Chakotay."
"Commander Chakotay is in holodeck 1."
Kathryn went to her closet to find something to wear besides her uniform.
She pulled out an emerald green dress and put it on.
It hung just below her knees and showed off her curves. *I wonder what program Chakotay is running?*
She touched up her makeup and made her way to the holodeck.
[HOLODECK 1]
Kathryn stood outside the holodeck. "Computer what program is running?"
"Chakotay boxing simulation 351."
"Computer open the doors please."
The doors opened and Kathryn walked into the boxing simulation. "Come on son, hit him where it hurts."
Kathryn heard Boothbe's voice ring out.
She watched as Chakotay deftly avoided the punch from his opponent and hit the Nausican square in the jaw. "That's the way son."
Kathryn watched as Chakotay took the opponent down and Boothbe blew the whistle. "Nice job Commander."
Chakotay turned his sweat addled face towards his wife. "Kathryn. I didn't hear you come in."
She smiled that crooked grin he loved so much. "I wanted to surprise you."
"Well I'm surprised." He looked at the beautiful green dress she was wearing. "I haven't seen you wear that dress before."
"I keep it for special occasions."
She smiled, "Computer run simulation KJNE47."
Chakotay looked at her puzzled and 'New Earth' appeared before them."
"What is this?"
She walked up to him and kissed him on the lips. "A surprise for you."
She walked up to where their shelter had been and now was the log cabin she had constructed in the program.
She motioned for Chakotay to follow her and they made their way inside the cabin. The cabin had beautiful hardwood floors and a staircase leading upstairs to the bedroom area.
Off the bedroom was a washroom.
Chakotay looked to his wife. "I think I could use a shower right about now."
Kathryn showed him into the bathroom where there was a large shower, large enough for both of them to fit in. "Well I like this better than the house we had when we were really on 'New Earth'."
"I thought you might. Now go get cleaned up and then we can begin supper. I extended your reserved time for the whole evening."
"And what did you have in mind?"
"Well I'll show you when you're done in the shower."
Chakotay got in the shower and Kathryn went into the bedroom and stripped. She made her way to the shower and opened the door going to join her husband.
Chakotay spun around at the sound of the door opening to see Kathryn in all her naked glory. He felt himself getting hard at the view before him. "I definitely like this New Earth better."
Chakotay bowed down and kissed her with the passion she knew he possessed as the water tumbled down their bodies.
Kathryn's small hands reached down for his member and stroked him until he was standing erect before her.
His mouth went down and enveloped one of her gorgeous breasts and sucked until they stood out in peeked tips. He reached down and felt the wetness and knew she was ready for him.
He entered her with a swiftness and she squealed in delight.
As he pounded in and out of her she realized this was exactly what she needed.
Perhaps they couldn't make a baby but she felt complete none-the-less.
She bathed in the glory of their lovemaking and knew this was the greatness of married life.
After they cleaned themselves off they proceeded to the kitchen. She had replicated a change of clothes for Chakotay and they proceeded to the kitchen.
Chakotay saw the replicated vegetables that Kathryn had brought for them to cook a fantastic feast. "I see you had me cooking for you on your mind."
"That's not all."
He kissed her on the forehead. "I am not mad at you Kathryn. If all you can ever give me is 'you', I'll be a happy man."
She smiled, "I can help you cut the vegetables. Even if I can't cook I can cut."
He laughed and passed her a knife and some peppers.
Kathryn sliced the colourful vegetables, "So what are you making for me today?"
"Vegetable stir fry, and I replicated some chicken if you want to add that to your meal."
Kathryn nodded gratefully and watched as Chakotay worked his magic with the meal.
He fried the chicken for her and put it in a small bowl so she could add it to the meal if she so chose.
She walked up to him and put her arms around him. "I love you, and I'm sorry we couldn't find each other sooner."
He turned around and smiled at her, "This time together is better than nothing. You helped me find peace."
She smiled and bent over showing him ample cleavage. "Shall we find peace together again? Or wait until after supper."
He smiled, "Gods woman you're insatiable."
She grinned, "I know."
END CHAPTER 9
TBC IN CHAPTER 10