The Tale of Voyager's Dog
Rating: T
Pairing: J/C
Summary: Two best friend, a devious plan and a really smart holo-pet result in nearly losing Voyager's newest crewmember.
Disclaimer: Don't own anything. Except the plot and Melonie Anson and of course the dog.
Author's Note: Just some ManWild and WayJane silliness.
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Melonie and Naomi sat patiently as they watched the doctor. They were supposed to making and discussing notes on their class but secretly had been making notes on his daily routine and had been doing so for several weeks.
"Right, I think I'll hear Melonie first. I expect this to be exemplary." He spoke turning to face them. Melonie and Naomi exchanged glances.
"Yes doctor. Since the medical arts began the human race has thrived to make it better and more efficient to help the injured and dying. One of the biggest improvements is the medical tricorder it was first used…" as Melonie began her speech, Naomi snuck into the hologram's office and collected the Holo-emitter.
"This was a great success as it allowed any injured to be checked on away missions" as she saw the thumbs up she jumped from her seat and handed the PADD to the doctor "I wish I could read more but we will be late for our shuttle lessons with uncle Tom." She walked to the door before leaving they turned and bid the doctor goodbye.
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Arriving at Holodeck two they called for Warp Core's programme. 'Man-Way-beta-two' they downloaded the programme into the emitter and made their way to Melonie's quarters.
"Here it is." Naomi called as she pulled the black material from under the young Janeway's bed. Stuffing it away, hidden from site.
"Hello Girls. What shall it be today?" Neelix greeted.
"Where's my brother. You are looking after him." She did her best 'Janeway Glare'
"Of course, he is here in this very smart chair." Neelix admitted very easily, just like they knew he would "I'll be looking after you two tonight as well." This made the two best friends smile, Neelix was easy to get past.
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"Right three behave for Neelix and we'll see you in the morning" Kathryn kissed both Anson and Melonie and gave Naomi a hug. It was fairly boring being looked after by Neelix, he'd play Kadis-Kot and badly at that then put everyone to bed.
"So you know what time we got to do this?" Melonie whispered
"Yes, 0200 is probably the quietest time" lying their heads down, they got some sleep.
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At 0200 the two woke up, carefully picked Anson up and carried him to the main room, activating the dog they had programmed him to be quiet and not bark, fetching the black material they attached the boy to the dog and released him.
They were able to track him so he wouldn't get too lost, their faces lit up as the signal to tell them he was detected remained unlit, it was a very cleverly devised plan, for such young children but growing up around scientists had many advantages. The girls watched in excitement as their dog wondered the ship carrying a baby on his back.
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Kathryn sat back in her chair, she would be glad to have the children out the quarters for the night a chance to catch up with her husband. The shift had only started 20 minutes ago but had been extremely dull, so she had retired to her ready room to catch up on reports. They were all straight forward and before long she realised it was nearly 0230 hours.
"Captain to the bridge" Chakotay's voice rang out.
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The two girls had been forced to follow their dog via Jeffries tubes, he had somehow managed to reach the escape pods, and it was now a race to stop him.
"Look he's in one already, how is that even possible it's a dog" Naomi stopped, looking at the PADD.
"What should we do, it's too late. Bye Anson" she mumbled sitting back.
"Follow me, I know where we can go." Naomi took charge and headed up.
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"Report!" she commanded.
"One of the escape pods has been released, there is one life sign and I think I'm picking up the doc's holo-emitter" Harry informed her.
"Right tractor it in. Computer who launched the escape pod?" she asked the computer sitting down
"Anson Janeway" the computer answered, the Captain and Commander sprung from their seats.
"Sickbay to the bridge"
"My holo emitter has gone missing. I'd like to request Tuvok get a search team…"
"He isn't even a year old, how?" Chakotay looked around
"Escape pod re-established" the computer informed everyone.
"I'll answer both questions, Computer locate Naomi Wildman and Melonie Janeway" the computer informed them they were in a Jeffries tube and Kathryn walked to the port.
Two girls tumbled onto the bridge. One holding the PADD and the other a leash. They looked up smilingly innocently.
"Hello, mommy. How's your shift going?" Melonie greeted sitting up.
"Melonie, Warp core's on the move again. He is heading to another escape pod" Naomi panicked springing up.
"Chakotay, go get our son, these two are going back to Neelix'." The four went to the turbo lift as the doors closed Tom and Harry burst out laughing, it was only when Tuvok coughed loudly alerting them of his presence.
"You are both senior officers, your emotional outburst is not required" he sat down in the Captain's chair.
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The next morning Anson was settled in his mother's arms and Warp core deactivated and hidden in the deepest reaches of Voyager's database.
"I am disappointed in you two. What did you think you were doing?" Kathryn began.
"How did a 3 and 4 year old programme a dog? And steal a holo-emitter?" Chakotay continued
"Naomi, Melonie I can't believe you could be so devious. Naomi, you won't be getting any holodeck time for the next 3 months" Samantha looked down on the girls, punishing her daughter.
"Samantha, I agree. Melonie there is to be no holodeck time for three months. I also believe you owe apologies to the doctor, Tom and Neelix you are both to conduct letters to each of them and deliver them personally." Chakotay nodded before turning away.
"You are dismissed" her sharp tone alerted the girls how angry she was with them.
"I want to apologise captain, on Naomi's behalf, she shouldn't…" Kathryn held up her hand
"I have a strong feeling that they were both to blame equally." Kathryn reassured the fellow mother.
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Author's Note: Happy, Happy and hopefully a little funny. Next one is sort of linked to the final line in 'Dinner with Generation Voyager'
Coming Soon:You are so messy, B'Elanna and Kathryn are having a bit of a girl's night in as their husbands are off world. Who should interrupt?
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