The Inevitable Truth
by: AW

Chapter 11

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: 914 words
Date: January 2018

Chakotay sat by Kathryn's bedside in sickbay.

She had not yet woken up, but the Doctor said she was fine, just stressed; and there was an issue that he had to speak with her about when she awoke.

As for Kellin, she had been shot by one of the security guards, and he life readings had disappeared, as had she.

He body was cloaked and she was 'tranported' away.

The Tracer had left a message that they would be back if more information was required.

He ran his hands through Kathryn's hair, hearing her breathing even out at the familiar and intimate touch.

There was a flash and Chakotay looked to see Q appear beside Kathryn's bed.

"Will the Ramuran's ever leave us alone?"

Q shrugged, "They want your ship and I know that Kathryn won't give it that easily."

Chakotay stared at him, "You did something to her didn't you?"

He laughed, "Nothing she didn't want."

"Why are you speaking in riddles? Just tell me what you did to her and tell me if she is going to be okay."

He stared at Chakotay. "I like her, that is why I'm going to help you." He waved his hand and disappeared. Chakotay heard Tom's voice over the comm. "Commander, our speed is going off the charts. I lost helm control."

Chakotay felt the ship lurch "Tom what's going on?"

"I have no idea, can you come the bridge Chakotay?"

Chakotay stared at Kathryn, kissed her on the forehead and proceeded to the bridge.

[BRIDGE]

Chakotay popped onto the bridge and felt the ship shudder. "Where are we? How fast are we going?"

Tom shook his head helpless, "I have no idea Commander."

All of a sudden the ship stopped and Seven called from the Astrometrics. "Commander, if our readings are correct we're in the Gamma Quadrant."

Chakotay shook his head. "Are you positive Seven?"

"Affirmative Commander."

Chakotay looked to Tom. "Do you have the co-ordinates where we are? How close are we to the wormhole?"

"Approximately 2 weeks."

Chakotay drew in a deep breath. "Okay stay on course, I'll be in sickbay."

[SICKBAY]

Chakotay walked into sickbay to see Kathryn sitting up and drinking a coffee. "Hello, have a nice sleep."

The Captain glared at Chakotay. "The Doctor says he has to speak with us both."

Chakotay nodded, "I think Q actually helped us out. We're in the Gamma Quadrant, two weeks away from the wormhole that leads to DS9."

Kathryn let her jaw drop open. "We're going to be home within the month?"

Chakotay nodded, "Looks like it."

He approached the Captain, and locked lips with his wife. "We did it."

The Doctor approached the couple. "So Doctor what did you need to speak with us about?"

"Captain, your reproductive system seems to have been brought back about 20 years. You have the reproductive health of a 25 year old."

Kathryn shook her head, "How is that possible?"

"The date goes back to the first day your saw Q six weeks ago."

"Oh my god." She stared at Chakotay. "And I'm pregnant right?"

The Doctor nodded, "I'm afraid so."

She turned and looked at Chakotay. "I am so sorry."

Chakotay just shook his head. "Don't be sorry, but this is my baby right?"

Kathryn stared at him, "You are my husband and you are the only person I have been with in the past year."

He sighed, "That's not what I mean Kathryn, but Q was involved in this pregnancy; are you sure that he was not involved."

Kathryn sighed, "Doctor whose baby is this?" She rubbed her hands over her belly.

"Yes, the child does belong to Commander Chakotay; and there is no Q DNA there."

Kathryn let out a breath she hadn't even realized she'd been holding in. "Chakotay…" She paused, "We're going to have a baby."

Chakotay nodded, "That we are. And this time it will work out and we will have a child of our own."

Kathryn stared at him, "I hope so Chakotay. Let's go home."

Chakotay nodded and took Kathryn's hand leading her to their home.

[JANEWAY QUARTERS]

Kathryn sat on the couch and stared at her husband. "Well this certainly explains the five pounds I put on and the dizziness."

Chakotay laughed, "And if you weren't supposed to be unable to have children anymore we might have put two and two together."

She smiled, "I don't want to tell anyone yet. Last time was devastating for everyone, and this time hopefully it'll be a happy occasion."

Chakotay nodded and let his hand stray to her abdomen. "I can picture you large with my child. I see the beautiful image in my mind's eye."

He picked up his blossoming wife and brought her to the bedroom.

He lay her down and slowly began stripping her clothes. "You are so beautiful. I owe you everything and you owe me nothing."

"You've kept me sane for the past four years: I owe you that."

She began removing his clothes. "We've kept each other sane Kathryn."

When they lay in nakedness before there the other Chakotay pulled the blanket over them both and they fell into an exhausted sleep.

END CHAPTER 11

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