Brother Voyager
By CJ
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Disclaimer: Paramount owns all things Trek including the characters present in this story. This story belongs to me and I am not profiting from this in anyway.
Summary:
Ten members of the Voyager crew all decide that it's time for the Captain and Commander to get together, so they decide to have a little fun and try and boost crew morale at the same time!Author's Note: CHALLENGE! How many of you UKers have been watching Big Brother on Channel 4? I know I have. But watching this gave me the idea for a story for our favourite command couple and their crew. Your challenge should you choose to accept it, is to write a story where 10 crew members, including Janeway and Chakotay have to share the same living space for any reason, for as long as you like - it's up to you whether you somehow end up with only two people left!! *Waggles eyebrows* This was the challenge I set for JetC21 and JetC22, so here's my story.
"Tell me again, why I'm taking part in this ridiculous activity?" Kathryn asked before taking a sip of her coffee. She was sitting across from Chakotay at a table in the Mess hall.
Chakotay placed his cup down on the table and smiled at her.
"I can give you three reason as to why you are doing this "
"Three?" Kathryn interrupted.
"Yes and if you're quiet, I'll explain them to you" Kathryn brought her hand to her lips and pretended to zip them closed.
"Firstly this will be good for crew morale which has been extremely low of late, as you well know." Kathryn nodded her agreement "Secondly, you'll be having an amazing amount of fun with nine other people and " Chakotay carried on, ignoring Kathryn rolling her eyes "thirdly I talked you into it and you know you can't resist me!" Chakotay smiled cheekily at her, knowing full well that she would have something to say about that.
Kathryn gave him a lop-sided grin "May I speak?" he nodded "Well I agree with your first reason, morale has been down and it does need a considerable boost. The jury is still out for you second reason and as for you last " she leaned forward slightly "I would have done this, if B'Elanna or Tom had asked me. You're not that special Chakotay!" Kathryn smirked over the rime of her coffee cup.
Kathryn watched as Chakotay stood up and moved over to her and began whispering in her ear.
"In all my time that I've known you, Kathryn Janeway, I have realised many things one being that you're a terrible liar" Chakotay stood to his full height "I'll see you in the morning at 1000 hours Captain" he then left the Mess hall, grinning from ear to ear.
Kathryn then allowed her head to fall into her hands and groaned. 'I', not going to make it through the next few weeks' she thought to herself.
Kathryn left the Mess hall, making her back to her quarters, when she came upon Tom.
"Hello Tom"
"Ah, Captain! How are you? Looking forward to tomorrow?"
Kathryn nodded slowly "Hmm-mm"
Tom clucked his tongue "You'll have fun and you can't deny that you haven't had any fun in a while"
Kathryn stopped and looked at him, shock written in her features. She racked her brain, trying to come up with something. Her face then softened and she began walking again.
"You're right I can't deny it" she chuckled. "So who exactly is taking part?"
Tom began naming people against his fingers. "Myself, you, Chakotay, B'Elanna, Harry, Seven, Neelix, Sam and Naomi and Joe Carey. I think that's it " he quietly counted again. "Yeah that's it"
"A diverse group then!" she laughed out loud.
Tom laughed with her "I think that's a slight understatement Captain" Kathryn continued to laugh, but nodded her agreement.
"So " she began, calming down "is everything ready?"
"Yup, we've used three crew quarters on deck 10 and knocked out the walls therefore giving us more living space. We have four bedrooms, each with their own bathroom and we've installed a kitchen area and an alcove for Seven so she can regenerate. Everything is pretty much taken care of now"
Kathryn stared at him, her mind ticking things over. "Four bedrooms?"
"Yeah four bedrooms anyway I'd better go, I've got things I need to sort out before tomorrow. See you then!" and then he was gone.
"Four bedrooms?" she repeated to herself, then shrugged and went on her way.
Day One - 9.55am
Seven people stood outside what was to be their new home for a while, waiting for the remaining three to arrive.
"Computer what is the time please?" B'Elanna asked impatiently.
"The time is 0955" it replied.
"Where is he?" B'Elanna muttered.
"He'll be on his way, he said he had a few things to sort out before we go in" Naomi said looking down the corridors.
"Okay everyone I'm here" Tom came bounding down the corridor.
"Where have you been?" B'Elanna hissed.
"I had to check something with the Doctor" he smiled back, B'Elanna shook her head in frustration.
"Okay they'll be here shortly, does everyone know what they have to do?"
They all nodded in response.
"Right, Tuvok will be monitoring us from the Bridge and the Doctor from Sickbay" Tom whispered "all we have to do now is wait for "
"They're coming" Naomi whispered.
"Ah Captain, Commander, glad you could make it, you're just in time!" Tom said excitedly.
"Well if I didn't attend Tom I'd have to live with the Doctor breathing down my neck and then Chakotay would be doing the same thing"
"I wouldn't have thought that was a bad thing!" all eyes turned to Harry.
"What Ensign?" they all watched as Harry's eyes went wide. Those who were standing close to him had heard what he had said and couldn't quite believe it.
"I uhm just said that that would be a bad thing, Captain"
Kathryn smiled "I agree with you there"
"You may now enter your new living quarters," said the computer interrupting their conversation.
The group then picked up their belongings and filed into their new home.
Day One - 10.30pm
The group were all sitting round their living room, resting after the long day of rearranging furniture, tidying things away and sorting out the kitchen area, which Neelix had gleefully taken care of. Naomi was in bed and Kathryn had gone into the bathroom. When she came out, the room was silent.
"Why are we all so quiet?"
"We've just been discussing bunkmates Captain" Joe said as he moved over to get himself a drink.
"Bunkmates?"
"Yeah Captain you know, people we're going to be sharing sleeping quarters with." Tom said grinning.
"I know what bunkmates are Tom" Kathryn rebutted "Who's sharing with who?"
"Well Naomi has fallen asleep next to Seven's alcove, so us three are all in there" Sam said smiling at Seven, she just nodded her head in understanding.
Well that was one room down, three left.
"And of course B'Elanna and I will be sharing" said Tom, kissing B'Elanna on her forehead.
Kathryn began to feel the colour draining from her cheeks.
Two rooms down, two left and only herself and four males to go. And there were only three beds in one room and a double bed in the other.
"Harry, Neelix and I fancied sharing, so we could discuss things" Joe said, quite nervously Kathryn noted.
Her heart began to beat so fast that she was quite sure it would explode right out of her chest soon.
Kathryn looked down at Chakotay, lying down on one of the couches. He had remained silent throughout this situation. Kathryn gave him a forced smile.
"I guess that leaves you and me Chakotay" Kathryn said bouncing her head as she spoke.
"I guess so," he said.
"Are you all right with that Captain?" Seven asked, granting her stares from everyone but Kathryn and Chakotay.
Kathryn's voice was soft when she gave her reply.
"Yes Seven I'm fine with that. Chakotay and I are adults, I think we can live this and if you can't live with your best friend who can you live with, ay?" boy that sounded lame she thought, clenching her hands.
"Well I'm a little tired, I think I'll go to bed now. Goodnight" Kathryn smiled at them all and turned to leave and enter her bedroom.
"Sweet dreams Captain" Kathryn stopped, took a deep breath before turning to face the person who had spoken.
"Thank you, Neelix you too" she then walked off.
Day One - 11.55pm - Living Area
After Kathryn had left for bed, everyone else had remained and played a few rounds of cards. Chakotay sat on the couch, barely able to keep his eyes open. B'Elanna and Sam noticed.
"Why don't you go to bed Chakotay?" B'Elanna said quietly as she sat down beside him.
Chakotay faced her and his mouth fell open as if he was about to speak, but then it closed. She could tell he was searching for an excuse to not go to bed, but couldn't come up with one.
"I guess your right B'Elanna" Chakotay stood, stretched out his limbs, yawned then said his goodnights.
They all watched as he entered the darkened bedroom, that he was sharing with the Captain. When the door closed, they all let a sigh of relief.
"I thought he'd never go to bed" Neelix whispered.
"I know what you mean, I was just about to go when he got up" Joe said lying back on the floor.
"Well that was the hardest hurdle to cross, I think we handled it pretty well" Tom said relaxing next to B'Elanna.
"Yeah, I'm just pleased she didn't hear me earlier on I don't know what possessed me to say that out loud" Harry said looking up at the ceiling.
"You and me both" Sam spoke quietly "I thought we were done for before we got in here"
"Well I think we better get to bed, we have another long day ahead of us tomorrow" Tom then stood up and pulled B'Elanna with him. They all then stood and moved into their respective rooms.
Day One - 11.50pm - Kathryn and Chakotay's Bedroom
Kathryn lay on the bed awake. Try as she would, she could not sleep. She has always imagined what it would be like to sleep with Chakotay, but this scenario had never come up. Kathryn kept looking over at the empty spot beside her, feeling nervous and exhilarated all at once.
She once again looked back up at the ceiling and sighed. The bedroom door then opened allowing some light to enter from the living room outside it then closed. It was Chakotay.
"Kathryn are you asleep?" he whispered.
"Yes!" she whispered back.
He laughed quietly.
"I thought you'd be asleep by now" he came and sat down on what he presumed to be his side of the bed, considering she was sleeping on the other side.
"You're not the only one" Kathryn then turned on her side to see him better.
Chakotay then stopped smiling and sighed "We don't have to do this you know Kathryn, I can just sleep on the floor"
"And have you complaining of a bad back in the morning. I don't think so! Like I said out there Chakotay, we're both adults and I trust you" he could just make out her features smiling at him in the dark.
He smiled back then proceed to strip down to his boxers, he then slipped under the covers and lay on his side to face Kathryn.
They smiled at one another, unsure of what to do.
"Chakotay?" she whispered
"Hmm-mm?"
"I wouldn't have done this if B'Elanna or Tom had asked me." She was silent and he couldn't see her. He then felt her lips touch his cheek.
"Goodnight Chakotay sweet dreams" she repeated the words he had spoken to her several years before and those that Neelix had said earlier that evening.
"You too Kathryn"
She then turned over and was soon asleep.
Day Two - 6.33am - Kathryn and Chakotay's Bedroom
Kathryn was asleep and having a magnificent dream, concerning herself and Chakotay lying together in her bed. She smiled at herself, she loved these dreams, she had them often, thinking of the 'what ifs'. She could even feel his body against hers, stirring long lost feelings and emotions. He smelt manly and musky, he smelt like heaven.
Kathryn opened her eyes and came face to face with a masculine chest. Kathryn blinked several times to bring her eyes into focus, it was then that she was wrapped around Chakotay and he was wrapped around her.
Her heart began to race, it hadnt been a dream.
She'd somehow managed to place her right hand in his hair while her left was cupping his right buttock. She was lying on Chakotay's left arm while his right arm cupped her left breast. She felt so comfortable with him like this, it felt close to perfect.
Kathryn considered rolling away, but decided against it, he may wake up and she didn't want that. She therefore decided to try and go back to sleep. She didn't need to get up early and she was so comfortable lying here, why change it? Kathryn snuggled closer to him, placing her left leg over his, it was then that she noticed the feelings she was evoking in him. Knowing that made her feel incredible, she could still excite a man, she could still excite this man. She snuggled closer again and rested her face against his chest, drawing from his strength and love. Kathryn instantly fell asleep against him.
Day Two - 7.17am - Kathryn and Chakotay's Bedroom
Chakotay opened his eyes, something was different he wasn't in his own bed. He remembered where he was and why he was here. Then he decided that wasn't what was wrong. He wasn't alone.
Chakotay looked down to find Kathryn Janeway snuggled into him, fast asleep and looking so sexy that he groaned inwardly and felt himself harden. Kathryn stirred in his arms.
'Oh God no! Don't wake up, don't wake up' he kept saying to himself. Chakotay liked his life, he had grown used to the things around him, he didn't want it to end like this, and not being killed by the woman he loved.
He closed his eyes tightly, hoping against all hope that she wouldn't wake up. Obviously no one was listening to his silent prayers.
Kathryn looked up at him and knew he was awake.
"Is that a phaser in your pocket or are you just exceptionally pleased to see me Chakotay?" she teased.
"I'm sorry Kathryn it's it's an involuntary action, I've not been near a woman in a while" he mumbled, wishing the floor would open up and swallow him.
Chakotay opened his eyes to see the look of hurt upon Kathryn's face.
"So would you have reacted to any woman like that?" she asked quietly.
"Yes no not to any woman, just you Kathryn" he then realised where his hand was placed, he quickly removed it.
Kathryn's face began to move slowly into a smile.
"You didn't have to do that, you know?"
"Do what?" he asked confused.
"Remove your hand from my breast"
"Well if I were to leave it there, things could get slightly out of hand" he was beginning to move his head closer to hers, placing his hand on her breast again.
"Then let them get out of hand." she breathed and allowed her head to move closer to his, she could feel his heartbeat beginning to race.
"Captain? Are you awake?" they pulled apart, hearing Naomi's voice at the bedroom door.
"What is it Naomi?" Kathryn asked trying to control her breathing.
"I was wondering if you were coming out for breakfast?" her little voice asked.
"I'll be out soon"
"Okay I'll keep you a seat"
"Thank you Naomi" Kathryn turned her head to face Chakotay and they began laughing.
"It's typical " he started "I finally get you into bed and someone interrupts"
She stopped laughing and became serious.
"Believe me you'll have other chances" she then stood, winked at him and moved into the bathroom. Chakotay stared after her smiling at this incredible moment.
Day Four - 8.45pm Living & Kitchen Area
The group had sat round yesterday and today, coming up with tasks that they could all participate in, while they were here. After Naomi had gone to bed, they came up with a few more, that she couldn't do. Today they had pretty much done the same, except they had been listening to music, singing along and having a good old time.
It was after this that Kathryn decided she would cook their evening meal.
"Okay, who is going to help me make dinner?" Kathryn asked standing up from her position on the floor.
"You're making dinner?" Chakotay asked somewhat surprised
"Yes Chakotay, I'm making dinner. Do you have a problem with that?" she stood there and crossed her arms.
"Problem? No no problem whatsoever" he said out loud.
Kathryn looked round the room, waiting for volunteers, wasn't getting any.
"I just lost my appetite though" Chakotay muttered.
"Why thank you Chakotay" Kathryn smiled.
Chakotay looked up at her. "What for?"
"For volunteering to help me" everyone turned to face them
"Well done Chakotay," B'Elanna said, then turned back to her card game with Tom, Harry, Sam, Joe and Neelix. Seven and Naomi were playing Kadis Kot in the corner.
Chakotay stood and followed Kathryn into the Kitchen area.
"I didn't volunteer Kathryn"
"I know you didn't, but you've tasted my cooking and I don't fancy being humiliated in front of my friends. And Naomi looks up to me I'd like to keep it that way" Chakotay frowned "oh and Chakotay I may be a bad liar, but I have excellent hearing" Kathryn dared him to say something using only her eyes, he decided against it.
Back in the living area, Tom gathered his motley crew.
"Tomorrow we begin phase two of our operation" they all nodded their understanding. "I spoke to the Doctor earlier on " Tom quickly looked over his shoulder, just to make sure that Kathryn and Chakotay weren't in hearing distance. "After they have both gone to bed, he's going to beam in here and administer the 'medication' into Joe and Sam. Then in the morning they'll look ill and will have to leave and they won't be able to return" he looked at Joe and Sam as he said their names.
"What will happen to us?" asked Joe.
"I'm not quite sure I think it'll make you perspire more and give the impression of a fever and you'll have to act out the rest. It will soon disappear after a few hours" Joe nodded
"It is a perfectly safe procedure, the Doctor has adapted my nanoprobes for this purpose" said Seven quietly.
"That makes me feel so much better, thank you Seven" said Samantha, looking rather sickly already.
"You are welcome Ensign"
"Are you sure we can pull this off Tom?" this from a not so sure Harry.
"Harry, Harry, Harry! When have I ever been wrong?" all eyes were on him instantly.
"Okay you don't have to answer that," said Tom uncomfortably.
"We wouldn't want to hurt your feelings Tom" Naomi said continuing to listen.
"Thank you Naomi"
"You're welcome"
Day Five - 8.36am Living Area
"Are you all ready?"
Several yes' and a two groans were his response.
""Computer please inform the Doctor that we have a medical emergency" Tom said it loud enough for Kathryn and Chakotay to hear from their Bedroom.
It worked. Chakotay stumbled out of the bedroom and into the living area.
"What's going on?" he yawned.
"Lt. Carey and Ensign Wildman have developed a fever during the night, we are informing the Doctor" Seven said evenly.
"Is it bad?" Chakotay asked concerned.
"Oh no they'll be fine, but the Doctor should really look at them and determine if everything is okay." Chakotay nodded his agreement. "But once they leave they can't come back in"
"Oh well that's a shame " Chakotay walked over to Samantha "don't worry about Naomi, Sam, she'll be fine" he looked over at Naomi "won't you Naomi?" Naomi nodded slowly, then moved over to hug her mother.
"Sickbay to Paris" the Doctor's voice filtered through the room.
"Paris here. Go ahead Doctor"
"What seems to be the problem? The computer notified me of a medical emergency"
"Yeah, Sam and Joe have come down with a fever of some kind and I think they should be looked over by you" Tom looked up at the ceiling as he spoke, but watched B'Elanna out the corner of his eye, who watching Chakotay, ensuring that he was buying this.
"I'll be with you soon then. Doctor out"
"Okay then would you like us to do anything, Sam? Joe?" Tom asked
"I'd appreciate if you could get my stuff together," Sam said quietly, bringing her hand up to her forehead.
"I'll do that Mom" Naomi made her way to the bedroom.
"I'll shall assist you" Seven followed her.
"Thanks you two"
"Would you like me and Harry to do the same, Joe" Neelix asked, twiddling with his fingers.
Joe coughed dramatically "Yes please" Neelix and Harry disappeared into their room, while Tom eyed Joe, to tone it down slightly.
The door chimed, then opened and the Doctor strolled in. Only the Doctor and Tuvok had the authorisation to open the door from the outside. Tom was the only one who could open it from the inside, everyone knew this except Kathryn and Chakotay.
"Ok where are the patients?" he asked Chakotay.
"Over there Doctor" Chakotay said as he poured himself a drink in the Kitchen area.
The Doctor moved over to where Tom was sitting next to Sam and Joe.
"Does he believe you?" he whispered.
"He hasn't said anything that makes me think he knows that either one of them knows" Tom whispered back.
"Good " the Doctor whispered "Ok, we're going to have to get you two to sickbay can you walk?" the Doctor spoke louder so all could hear him.
Sam and Joe nodded and slowly stood. The others came out to hand them their things and they quietly and slowly left. Before the door closed, Sam turned to Naomi.
"Naomi, you be good and do as you're told and take care" Naomi nodded to her mother then winked at her and then the door closed.
Day Five - 9.03am - Kathryn & Chakotay's Bedroom
Kathryn lay on the bed watching the stars reflect off the ceiling. She hadn't been awake all that long and she enjoyed the feeling of just lying there, not doing anything.
Her mind was able to wander freely, which took her back to the other morning, lying in Chakotay's arms, snuggled very close to his body. They hadnt done anything since then, they hadn't even kissed, just held one another and enjoying the feelings that were being reawakened. They maintained their normal relationship when in front of others, but when they were alone and in private company, usually in the bedroom, they would just hold each other and talk about anything that came to mind.
Kathryn was brought out her daydreaming when the bedroom door opened and Chakotay walked in. He noticed she was awake.
"Well you've finally done it Kathryn," he said seriously.
Kathryn sat up in bed.
"Done what?"
"Attempted to kill someone with your cooking!" his face lightened and he began chuckling.
Kathryn crossed her arms and stared at him.
"What are you on about?"
"The Doctor had to come and take Joe and Sam to Sickbay, they're unwell."
"Will they be ok?"
"Yeah they'll be fine, but they won't be able to return". Kathryn nodded her head, then looked back at him.
"As I recall, I wasn't the only one who cooked dinner and everyone else is okay aren't they?"
"Well I feel fine, and everyone else looked to be reasonable"
Kathryn glared at him, then spoke.
"Well I feel fine thank you for asking Chakotay." Kathryn stood and went into the bathroom, huffing as she went. Chakotay just watched her and smiled at her ability to be annoyed and sexy all at the same time.
Day Five - 3.40pm - Living Area
The ten had now become eight. The Doctor had soon got back to them and Sam and Joe were fine. He was keeping them in Sickbay for the night for observation, but they would be out tomorrow and back on duty.
Eight people now sat around the living area, doing their own thing. Reading, playing cards, Kadis Kot or just talking to each other. This changed when Kathryn spoke.
"I'm bored I think we should do one of the activities we came up with the other day" everyone looked at her, then at Tom.
"Okay" said Tom "I've inputted the activities into the computer and all we have to is ask the computer to choose a random activity for us"
"Computer please choose a random activity from Paris-Group-Beta-6578"
"Acknowledged"
"Okay, we have to do whatever the computer comes up with, does everyone understand?"
Harry looked at his friend.
"Oh I don't know Tom, maybe you should go over it again"
Kathryn, B'Elanna and Chakotay laughed at the exchange.
"Your task for today is to write a poem about another person within this room. Then as a group you have to determine who wrote it and whom it is about. Should you all do this satisfactorily you will each receive an extra replicator ration each. Good luck!"
"Okay this'll be fun!" Tom said trying to excite the small group.
"How are we going to decide who to write about?" Naomi asked from her seat next to Kathryn.
"Uhm we'll put everyone's name into a bowl and each pick one out"
They all nodded their agreement and Tom went and found some paper, tore it into eight pieces and wrote everyone's name on each piece and B'Elanna folded them. He then placed them in to a bowl and passed it round.
Each pulled out a piece of paper saw the name written on it and moved over to get a piece of paper and begin writing.
Day Five - 4.25pm - Living Area
Everyone had now finished writing, folded up their poem and placed it in the bowl again. They would each take turns to pull one out and read it to the rest of the group. Tom went first.
"She came to us as many
And remains with us as one
And if we don't be nice to her
One day she may be gone"
"That's very good" Tom laughed "Okay, okay who do we think it's about?"
"I think the clue is in the first line," Harry said smiling at Naomi.
"I agree with Harry" Kathryn said smiling. "I think it may just be Seven but who wrote it? That's got me" Naomi giggled, quickly placing her hand over her mouth.
"Well, let me see I don't think it was the Captain " Kathryn shook her head at Neelix. "Definitely not B'Elanna" "You're right their Neelix, I wouldn't have been as nice" B'Elanna smirked, earning her a smile and an elbow from Kathryn.
"I believe it was Naomi Wildman" Seven spoke up, Naomi giggled once again, louder this time.
"Oh and what makes you say that Seven?" Harry asked.
"She has continued to giggle throughout the reading of this poem and she has been watching me while she was writing" Seven obviously hadn't seen the fun in this task or this whole activity.
"Awe you got me" Naomi finally let out.
"Well that was well written Naomi, well done!" Chakotay praised.
Naomi blushed.
"Okay who's next to read?" Tom looked round the table.
"I'll do it" Harry pulled out the piece of paper.
"She has a fiery temper
In which we all have seen
Weve all been introduced to her
And how she keeps her engines pristine
She's going out with helmboy
Though I'll never understand why
She could be going out with me
But maybe I'm too shy"
"B'Elanna!" they all shouted
B'Elanna laughed "I have no idea who wrote that"
"Neither do I" Tom shook his head. "Anyone want to hazard a guess"
"Well it has to be either Chakotay, Harry or Neelix" Kathryn stated
They all looked between the three men.
Kathryn eyed each one carefully, trying to determine who had written the poem. She firstly looked at Chakotay, then Harry and finally Neelix.
"I think it was Neelix"
"Why do you think the that Captain?" Naomi asked curiously.
"Because when Neelix is up to something he gets this sparkle in the corner of his eye" she whispered into her ear, loud enough for all to hear though.
Naomi studied Neelix.
"I don't see it" she whispered back.
"You will one day" Kathryn told her.
"Next one?"
"I'll read it Tom" placing her hand into the bowl, Kathryn pulled out the poem.
"She commands this ship
With style and grace
And walks the bridge
With immense pace
She rarely visits Sickbay
In fear the Doctor might say
'You're drinking too much coffee, madam
no more for the rest of the day'"
Kathryn burst out laughing.
"Me obviously and I know only one person who is so blunt with me " she turned her head to face Chakotay.
"You found me out I've never been an expert on poetry"
"I guessed" Kathryn smirked. Chakotay nudged her with his elbow in return for the comment. She then did the same to him. They continued this until Tom spoke.
"Children if you're going to play those kinds of games, at least wait until after the poetry readings and then we can all join in" Kathryn and Chakotay stopped and hid their smiles and snickers behind their hands.
"I'd like to read out the next poem, please" Naomi asked grinning at her Commanding officers. Naomi then pulled out a piece of paper and began reading.
"We have been subjected
To many culinary delights
He has tantalised our taste buds
And comforted us at night
We'll always find him in the galley
Where he cooks with all his might"
"It's Neelix!" Naomi called out as soon as she had finished reading.
"Well done Naomi" Harry patted her on the back "Although I don't know who wrote it. Well it wasn't Neelix "
"Or Chakotay" B'Elanna pointed out.
"And it wasn't me" Naomi stated. "Well that leaves the Captain, Tom, B'Elanna, Seven and Harry" she continued.
"Dont think it was Tom" Kathryn pointed out "or B'Elanna and that is just a hunch I have" smiling at the two concerned.
"Well that leaves yourself, Seven or Harry then" Chakotay said beginning to calm down now.
"I think it was Seven" Neelix spoke up.
"Why?" Harry asked him.
"Some of the words that were used and the way it was written, just gives me the impression Seven wrote it"
"Seven?" Tom asked.
"He is correct" was all she said, showing her obvious distaste for the whole task.
"Okay we have four left, who hasn't read one out yet?" B'Elanna asked looking round the table.
"I'll do the this one, if no one minds?" Chakotay smiled at the group, while pulling out another poem.
"She is my small assistant
And came to us in flight
She can be so persistent
Which is so often a delight
She is never distant
And always kept in sight."
Naomi began to beam.
"I think that one is about Naomi and has to be written by the Captain" B'Elanna told the group.
Kathryn gave a lop-sided grin "You've got me I cannot deny it" then she winked at Naomi, who giggled back.
"B'Elanna, you read the next one" Neelix told her.
"Okay"
"There was a man with a tattoo
Who invariably knew what to do
He was in the maquis
Yes a renegade was he
Until he joined Voyagers crew"
"That was very good I liked that one a lot!" Kathryn looked at Chakotay and seductively rubbed her lip with her finger. Chakotay eyed her, then shook his head with a grin.
"Our resident academy journalist wrote that one" Tom said smiling at Harry "You're certainly good at these things aren't you Harry"
"It's one of my many talents" he laughed.
Seven began to read the next one, ignoring the banter going on around her.
"I remember when I first met him
He irritated me like hell
I like to think I know him
And understand him well
He is my favourite helmboy
And I love him
But never tell him this
As his ego may well grow"
"I believe this was written by Lieutenant Torres about Ensign Paris" she continued.
"What gave it away Seven?" B'Elanna asked sarcastically.
Seven noted the sarcasm and chose to ignore her.
"Awe B'Elanna you really do love me"
"Shut Tom" she said teasingly.
"That means Neelix is the only one left to read the last poem" Naomi told everyone.
Neelix began reading, after thanking Naomi for reminding him.
"He is that special friend
Who plays the clarinet
And likes to fall in love
With all the wrong brunettes
He is my trusty sidekick
Who is never far away
And I can always count on him
To come along and play"
Harry groaned and looked at Tom. "They haven't all been brunettes Tom"
"I had to find something that rhymed with clarinet" he laughed "Computer how did we do?"
"I am pleased to say that you have all completed the task satisfactorily and each earned yourselves and extra replicator ration" the computer spoke in its monotone voice.
The small group gave out a loud cheer.
Day Six - 00.31am - Seven & Naomi's Bedroom
Naomi lay on her bed, slowly opening her eyes. When she finally opened them, she realised she was staring into Tom's.
"Now?" she asked, still half asleep.
"Yeah, now, but you can go back to sleep if you want? We can do this without you" Tom told her quietly.
Naomi yawned "No it'll work better if I'm up"
"That's my girl!" he then lifted her up and carried her over to where the others were - next to Seven's regeneration alcove.
Tom handed over Naomi over to Neelix, who was sitting on the chair, watching Harry, B'Elanna and Seven, working on the alcove.
"How's it going?" Tom asked looking at each of them.
"We're nearly there" Harry said, straining behind the alcove. "Got it!" he shouted, earning him a chorus of "shh's" from everyone.
"Right Seven you'll be able to go in and regenerate as normal, but in the morning, you won't have regenerated at all okay?" B'Elanna spoke, with a slight glint in her eye, noticed only by Tom.
"What about the noise?" came a small tired voice.
"Noise?" this from Seven.
"There has to be a noise, that wakes me up" Naomi began snuggling into Neelix.
"Taken care of" B'Elanna pressed a few buttons on the adjacent console and a small humming noise began.
"Okay Naomi are you ready?" Neelix asked the tired little girl.
"Hmm-mm"
Neelix stood up and carried Naomi out of the bedroom and into the living area.
Seven then stepped into her alcove and began to regenerate as normal. B'Elanna, Tom and Harry then left.
Tom whispered to B'Elanna "Why are you so cheery this time in the morning?"
"Our resident Borg queen is leaving it's a time to be cheerful" she grinned back.
They joined Neelix and Naomi and Tom kneeled down in front of her.
"Okay Naomi do you remember what to do?" he whispered.
Naomi nodded her head, then turned and walked to her destination.
As she reached the door, she turned back to see Neelix and Harry moving to their bedroom and Tom and B'Elanna to theirs.
The four watched from their respective bedroom doors.
Naomi knocked on the door, then entered.
The groups signalled one another, then moved inside.
Day Six - 1.04am - Kathryn & Chakotay's Bedroom
Kathryn was sitting up in bed reading a book. Chakotay lay asleep beside her with his back to her.
Kathryn looked up from her book when she heard the knock at the door. Naomi then entered, she looked to be still asleep.
"Naomi?"
"Seven's alcove woke me up"
"It woke you?"
Naomi nodded "It's buzzing"
"Well we'll sort it out in the morning, you can jump on with me"
"Are you sure?" Naomi yawned.
"Yeah it's about time I went to sleep anyway" Kathryn pulled back the covers, allowing Naomi to climb in between her and Chakotay.
Kathryn switched off the light then lay down beside Naomi.
"Goodnight Naomi" Kathryn whispered.
She was already asleep.
Kathryn smiled, then closed her eyes and soon found slumber.
Day Seven - 7.37am - Kathryn & Chakotay's Bedroom
Chakotay opened his eyes and smiled at the sight before him.
There, lying asleep were Kathryn and Naomi, facing him. Naomi was spooned into Kathryn's chest.
Chakotay smiled again, this time imagining Kathryn holding their child in her arms, while she slept.
As much as he would have liked to stay and watch them, his bladder told him otherwise.
He got up and made his way to the bathroom. He went to the loo, then had a sonic shower. When he came out of the bathroom, Kathryn and Naomi were both where he left them.
After dressing, he walked quietly out into the living are, where he could hear an extremely loud buzzing noise.
When he got there B'Elanna was stumbling out of her room.
"What is that noise?" he asked, placing his hands over his ears.
B'Elanna became annoyed "I have an idea but it's coming from " she walked into Seven and Naomi's room "in here" the noise became louder when the door opened.
Seven stood before them.
"I am unable to determine why this is occurring" Seven stated loudly.
"Well we have to switch it off somehow" Chakotay called
"I have an idea," B'Elanna shouted back at them
She walked over to the console and punched in several commands. Seven and Chakotay watched as the alcove shut down completely.
Chakotay turned to Seven "What happened?"
"I do not know but I have not been able to regenerate fully"
"And you don't know why?" Chakotay asked her.
Seven looked at B'Elanna then back to Chakotay "No"
"Well you need to regenerate" Chakotay stated.
"I know therefore I must leave and return to Cargo Bay Two"
Chakotay sighed "okay I'll contact Tuvok and ask him to open the door. Sorry Seven" with that Chakotay left the two women and moved into the living area, where he could contact Tuvok.
B'Elanna and Seven looked at one another nodded curtly, then B'Elanna left. Unbeknown to Seven, she was smiling with glee.
Day Seven - 9.39am - Living Area
Kathryn and Naomi walked out of the bedroom to find everyone present, including Tuvok.
"What's going on?" Kathryn asked, walking up to Chakotay and Tuvok.
"Seven is leaving us" Chakotay told her.
"Oh why?"
"My alcove is malfunctioning and we are unable to determine the problem at this time" Kathryn that Seven seemed distracted.
"Neelix is also leaving us" Harry piped up.
"Why?" Kathryn and Naomi asked in unison.
"I fell off the bed and hit my head pretty hard. So the Doctor wants me in Sickbay" Neelix sat next to Harry, nursing a rather big bump on his forehead.
"Shall we leave?" Tuvok spoke to Seven and Neelix.
Seven nodded and Harry helped Neelix to his feet.
"Take care Neelix" Naomi spoke in soft voice.
"I will he" called back.
The door closed between them, leaving only Kathryn, Chakotay, B'Elanna, Tom, Harry and Naomi.
"And then there were six!" Tom said eerily, earning him a slap on the shoulder from B'Elanna.
Day Eight - 12.46pm - Living Area
Chakotay, Tom, B'Elanna and Harry were in the living area, discussing Tom's latest craze - Tetris and the Gameboy - and how he wished he had it with him. Naomi was playing with her dolls, but had gone into her bedroom to find something for them, when they all heard the scream from Kathryn and Chakotay's bathroom.
Chakotay jumped up and ran through the bedroom and into the bathroom to find Kathryn sitting on the toilet with her feet off the ground.
"What's the matter?" Chakotay stood looking worried, blocking the door so the others couldn't see her.
"Over there" she pointed.
He looked to where finger was pointing and couldn't see anything.
"What?"
"Over there behind the towel" she almost screeched.
Chakotay moved over to the towel and lifted it off the ground and a small spider scurried behind the sink.
"Where'd it go? Did you get it?"
"It looks to be a spider Kathryn" Chakotay stated calmly.
"I know what it was Chakotay. I felt it run up my leg, before I flung it across the room and it hid behind the towel. My question was 'did you get it?'" her voice was low, her eyes narrow.
Kathryn then began searching for it, her head moving at an incredible rate.
"No I didn't get it Kathryn" the side of his mouth twitching at both sides.
"Well I plan on staying here until it's found my feet will not touch the ground until it has been disposed of. Have I made myself clear Chakotay?" she continued to search the floor, looking for that insect that gave so many people that incredible feeling of fear.
"Well I've seen it all now!" Chakotay chuckled
"Where? Where is it?"
Chakotay sat down on the side of the bath.
"Never did I think that Captain Kathryn Janeway would be afraid of spiders" he whispered the last word.
Kathryn glared at him "Are you going to get the spider or not?" her voice was low, dangerous.
"I have no idea where it's gone Kathryn you're just going to have to chance it" he stood and moved towards the bathroom door.
"NO " she shouted "no wait" her voice was quieter "you can't leave me in here with the you just can't leave me in here Chakotay"
Chakotay raised his eyebrow "What do you plan I do then?"
Kathryn took a deep breath "Turn around please"
He eyed her curiously and did as she asked. He heard he place her feet carefully on the ground, finish herself off, wash her hands and dash out in front of him.
Chakotay shook his head and looked after her "You never cease to amaze me" he murmured to himself and followed her out.
Day Eight - 10.15pm - Living Area
Naomi had gone to bed leaving the five adults in the living area, deciding what they would do for the rest of the evening.
"I don't know about this" Kathryn said closing one eye slightly.
"It'll be fun Captain!" Tom told her.
"Yeah Kathryn, it'll be fun!" Kathryn thwacked Chakotay across the arm.
Kathryn closed her eyes and shook her head.
"I've never played before"
"Ah a virgin I've always wanted to play with a virgin" spoke Chakotay chuckling.
Everyone looked at him with an incredulous look.
Chakotay looked at the people sitting around "Did I say that out loud?"
"Yes Chakotay you said that out loud " Harry said
Kathryn blushed "So how do we do this? And don't say it Chakotay!"
"Harry is going to work the spinner while us four are on the mat. For each of us, he'll tell us which colour we have place which hand and foot"
"And this is called ?" Kathryn asked
"Twister" they said in unison.
Day Eight - 11.35pm - Living Area
After several games of twister, tumbling over one another and ordering a selection of alcoholic drinks from the replicator, they were still playing but trying not to laugh so loud as to wake Naomi. They were also on their way to being drunk.
It was a girl versus boy thing. This had been decided after both women discovered that they would win more often without them.
Harry lay on the floor beside the mat, but at a distance that should they all tumble over, he wouldn't be their landing pad. He had learned from that mistake after the first game!
"Boys, left leg yellow" Tom and Chakotay moved there left leg from the green spot and placed it on another yellow spot. They now looked like crabs - with both feet on the yellow spots and both hands on the blue spots.
Both boys were sharing two spots with the girls. B'Elanna's hands were sharing a blue spot with Tom's left hand and a yellow spot with his left leg. Kathryn was sharing the same coloured spots, but with Chakotay.
"I think I'm gonna split in half" Kathryn laughed out loud, wobbling slightly.
"Harry spin will you!" B'Elanna told him, humour in her voice.
Harry moved the spinner for the girls then called out where it landed.
"Left hand yellow"
Kathryn looked up to see where she could place her hand. The only on in reach, without falling over and losing, was the spot in between Chakotay's legs, right below his crotch.
Kathryn closed her eyes and began giggling
"You have got to be joking!"
"What?" asked Chakotay.
Tom and B'Elanna looked over at Kathryn they understood her dilemma. Things were about to get very interesting.
"Nice spot!" Tom spoke, trying to contain his laughter and keep his balance.
Kathryn found this hysterical, looked up at Chakotay and saw him grinning, showing off his dimples. Kathryn stopped laughing instantly, then lost her balance and fell over, bumping into Chakotay, causing him to fall on top of her. Kathryn was lying on her back staring at Chakotay, whose head was buried, in her breasts. He was laughing. He didn't move.
With the girls losing to the boys, Tom and B'Elanna were able to stand from their positions on the mat and watch their Commanding officers.
Kathryn hadn't told him to move she realised how nice he felt there.
"Do want help in getting up Chakotay?" Tom asked, finding the whole situation amusing.
Chakotay just lay there revelling in the feel of her breasts on either side of his face. He just kept thinking that he could lie here forever.
He then felt several pairs of arms lift him into a standing position, then watched as they helped Kathryn up.
Kathryn was quiet, but her face showed her amusement and how much she'd had to drink.
"Did I hurt you Kathryn?" Chakotay's voice was somewhat slurred, but understandable.
Closed her right eye and tilted her head slightly and gave him a lop-sided grin.
"No you didn't"
"Good" he said before stumbling to a nearby couch.
Tom moved over to the replicator, stepping over Harry on the way, who had fallen onto his back and fallen asleep.
When Tom came back, B'Elanna and Kathryn were talking about the game while Chakotay was just watching Kathryn intently.
"We would have won anyway you know" Chakotay took the drink from Tom then looked back at the girls.
"What?" this from Kathryn
"I said, we would have won anyway" he continued to watch Kathryn as he took a sip of his drink.
"And what makes you so sure?" B'Elanna asked curiously.
"Male intuition" he replied.
Both women snorted.
"Male intuition?" Kathryn repeated.
"I agree with Chakotay"
B'Elanna stared at Tom, daring him to continue.
Kathryn grew serious, but the humour could be seen in her eyes.
"Well I disagree I think we would have won" Kathryn stared at him.
Chakotay sat forward "You want to bet on that?" he was challenging her and he knew she couldn't resist a challenge.
Kathryn clucked her tongue and stood up, holding out her hand.
"You're on!"
Chakotay stood and grasped her hand they shook on it.
"What are you gonna bet?" Tom asked them from his seat.
Kathryn folded her arms and began thinking, she smiled when she came up with something.
"I think we're going to need some paper so we can write down what we want the other to do" Kathryn moved to the replicator and replicated two sheets of paper, two envelopes and to writing pens. She then moved back the Chakotay and handed him one of each item.
"You write on there whatever you want me to do" Kathryn told him Chakotay grinned at her
"Anything?"
"Yeah anything" they both moved over to the table and sat at opposite ends writing on their paper. They then placed the paper into their envelopes, sealed them, and then handed them to B'Elanna.
Kathryn turned to Chakotay and smirked.
"Let the games commence" Tom called.
Day Nine - 00.15am - Living Area
Kathryn sat at the table, with her head in her hands. She'd lost. She was positive Chakotay had blown in her ear, causing her to lose balance and fall, but he denied it.
"And now to reveal the consequences" Tom spoke deeply. He handed Kathryn the envelope Chakotay had had handed B'Elanna.
Kathryn sat back watching Chakotay and she tore open the envelope. He was smiling and dimples and all. That made her all the more annoyed.
She pulled out the paper, opened it up and then looked down at it.
While in my presence in the privacy
of our own room you, Kathryn Janeway,
have to make love to me, Chakotay!
Kathryn's eyes went wide. She read the piece again, making sure she had read it correctly the first time. Her head then shot up and was about to say something when Tom spoke.
"What does it say?"
Kathryn remained silent, staring at Chakotay, who was smiling innocently at her.
Without taking her eyes off Chakotay she spoke to Tom and B'Elanna.
"He wants me to give up all my holodeck time for a week, once we get out of here"
"Is that all?" B'Elanna asked incredulously
"Yeah I'm afraid mine said pretty much the same" she remained staring at him.
"God you two are boring" Tom muttered
"I guess we are" Chakotay spoke for the first time since he'd won.
"So are you gonna go along with the bet then?" B'Elanna asked her.
Kathryn looked at B'Elanna and Tom then back to Chakotay. She was speaking to Chakotay more than she was speaking to the others.
"I promise to fulfil all that is written on this piece of paper"
Chakotay raised an eyebrow and smirked at her.
"And if you'll excuse me, I think I'll go to bed now" her voice was soft and inviting, her eyes telling him everything.
Kathryn stood "Goodnight and thank you for all the fun I've had tonight"
Chakotay stood also and stretched his limbs.
"Yeah " he yawned "I think I'll turn in too you've worn me out" he followed Kathryn into their bedroom and closed the door behind him.
Tom and B'Elanna stared after them
"Is it me or is there something else going on here?"
B'Elanna was about to respond, when the bedroom door opened again and Kathryn game strolling out, plucked the other envelope from B'Elanna's hand, smiled at them, then just as quickly went back into the bedroom.
"It's not you"
Day Nine - 00.41am - Kathryn and Chakotay's Bedroom
Kathryn entered her bedroom for a second time that night, after collecting her envelope from B'Elanna. She knew Tom too well and didn't particularly want him to read what she had written down.
When she entered, Chakotay was sitting on the bed, looking down at his hands.
Kathryn placed her hands behind her back and watched him. He knew she was there, but he was nervous.
"Why do you want to make love to me?"
He looked at her, blushing a little, Kathryn felt her heart flutter at his unease.
"Look, Kathryn I don't know what possessed me to write that down, maybe it was the alcohol, I don't know. But I do know that you don't have to go through with it"
Kathryn frowned and stepped forward, bringing her right hand to her mouth, rubbing her lips with her fingers.
"That doesn't answer my question Chakotay" her voice was soft, not angry.
"No I guess it doesn't" Chakotay gave a heavy sigh and looked back down at his hands.
Kathryn watched him for several moments, then went to his side of the bed and knelt down before him. She lifted his chin with her finger, so she could see him, see the emotions that played so often across his eyes.
"Just be honest with me Chakotay that's all I want" she whispered
"Because I love you Kathryn and I want to show you how much I love you physically"
Kathryn smiled softly at him.
"And ?"
"And sleeping next to you every night is making me extremely frustrated"
Kathryn laughed softly at his honesty.
"See that wasn't so bad was it" he smiled at her, taking in how beautiful she looked and nearly drowning in her eyes.
Kathryn then handed him her envelope.
"What's this?"
"It's what I would have wanted you to do, if I'd won our little bet"
"You don't have to show me"
"I know but I want you to see what I would have gotten you to do"
Chakotay nodded then opened the envelope, pulling out the paper and reading it.
His eyes went wide as he read.
"I love you Chakotay I've loved you for a long time, but it took being in here, with you to realise it. I've become accustomed to having you round I want more, need more. I want you I need you Chakotay"
Chakotay continued to look at her, listening to the words he had longed to hear. He found it amazing how wonderful they sounded in reality than they had in his dreams.
Chakotay pulled Kathryn from her knees and sat her on the bed beside him.
"I love you Kathryn you mean the world to me and I want you more than anything I've ever wanted anything in my life"
Kathryn let out a little breath, then moved forward and brushed his lips with hers.
She then pulled back slightly and whispered to him
"If you'll excuse me I have to fulfil my part of the bet now"
He chuckled at her "Be my guest!"
"Is this a yes?" She asked smiling at him, tracing his tattoo with her index finger
"I think so Kathryn"
She moved to kiss him again, but with urgency and passion. No one noticed when the paper fell to the floor, no one noticed when the writing lay facing upward for all to see should they ever pass through.
It said
Marry and make love to me Chakotay
But for now they began their caressing and lovemaking allowing their bodies and souls to join as one for the first, but never the last time.
Day Nine - 7.41am - Kathryn and Chakotay's Bedroom
Kathryn could feel a slight pressure on her right arm, but was unable to determine what or who it was. Her arm was now being pushed into her body. Whoever or whatever it was wanted her attention - now.
"Captain"
Now they were speaking, whispering. It wasn't Chakotay, he would call her by her name and would be nudging the other arm.
"Captain"
The voice was feminine.
Kathryn tried to open her eyes, only to come against resistance. When she finally did open them, she couldn't see a thing. Kathryn began to panic - she was blind.
"Captain"
Kathryn quickly turned her head to the voice, only to come face to face with B'Elanna.
"B'Elanna?" Kathryn could feel herself calming down, that was when she noticed her head pounding and her limbs weren't willing to listen to her brain. She remembered the alcohol she had consumed the night before, then the extremely passionate lovemaking she had undergone with Chakotay. She smiled instantly.
B'Elanna brought her back to reality.
"Naomi and Harry are leaving us, I thought you'd want to know"
"Why?"
Kathryn was about to attempt to sit up, but realised she was naked. This didn't go unnoticed by B'Elanna, just unsaid.
"Naomi's missing her Mom, Seven and Neelix and Harry stubbed his toe this morning and broke several bones in his foot.
"How did he manage that?" Kathryn whispered to her
"I think it has something to do with the amount of alcohol in his system and his dire need to make it to the bathroom, only to walk into the table I think he's still slurring his words, Tom wants him to go to Sickbay"
Kathryn sighed and lay her face back into the pillow, she could really fancy a hypospray right now, take a way this extreme pounding. She could live with the aching limbs, it reminded her of how good sex with Chakotay was.
"I'll be out in a moment"
"Before I go I thought you might like this" B'Elanna pulled her hand out from behind her back and placed the hypospray onto Kathryn's neck. She watched as the Captain began to smile.
"B'Elanna you are wonderful" she sighed in relief, as the pounding began to dissipate.
B'Elanna smiled at her
"I'll see you soon" she stood from her kneeling position and quietly walked out the door.
Kathryn lay her head back on the pillow, then slowly and carefully turned to face Chakotay. He was lying on his back, his head facing her he was sleeping peacefully. She smiled at him.
"My god, I love you so much" he continued to sleep.
She watched the rise and fall of his chest and how his eyes would flutter - he was dreaming.
Kathryn carefully pushed her body up into an upright position, looked at Chakotay one last time, then stood put on her dressing gown and went out into the living area.
Chakotay opened his eyes, as he heard the doors close behind her. Things were going better than he had ever expected. He smiled, as he lay his hand where her body had occupied the space beside him, it was still warm. He rolled over and inhaled the pillow that had cushioned her head during the night. Yes things were way better than anybody could ever had expected.
Day Nine - 8.05am - Living Area
Kathryn walked into the living area to see Naomi standing beside her thing, talking to B'Elanna, while Tom was seeing to Harry, who was semi-conscious on the couch.
Kathryn clucked her tongue and walked over to Harry.
"Harry?"
"Hmm?" then his face lit up once he saw her "Captain it's you"
Yes the alcohol was still very much in his system, 'he must have had way too much last night' Kathryn thought to herself in amusement.
Kathryn held back her laugh at the Ensign's young face.
"Yes it's me Harry how are you feeling?"
"Me? I'm fine although I have damaged my toe and I have to leave" at that revelation his face began to sadden. "I'm leaving and I'm gonna miss out all the fun"
"What if I promise we won't have any fun" Kathryn told him, winking at Tom, who smirked back at her.
"Fine I like the sound of that" his eyes began to roll into the back of his head and he was soon asleep.
"Harry obviously can't hold his liquor," she said looking at Tom
"Yup and am I gonna have fun with this later" she laughed at him and then moved over to Naomi.
"Missing your Mom?"
The little girl nodded solemnly "And I want to make sure Neelix is alright, he bumped his head pretty hard"
"Oh I'm sure he's fine but I understand why you want to go and check on him"
Their door then chimed and opened, welcoming the Doctor.
"Ah the captives it's been such a long time, I was beginning to forget what you all look like, but now it's all flooding back, that my subroutines may just overload" he snorted.
Kathryn just glared at him.
"And dear god Doctor, we would hate that to happen" she bit back sarcastically.
The Doctor knew when he was nearing his depth and changed the subject to a less life threatening one.
"Where's the patient?" The Doctor walked over to Harry, looked at him then at Tom and back to Harry. "Well I think we're going to have to transport him out. Doctor to transporter room one, please transport Mr Kim to Sickbay"
"Aye Doctor" came the reply and Harry shimmered away.
The Doctor turned back round to face everyone, then looked at Naomi.
"Are we ready Naomi?"
"Yes Doctor" she picked up her things, said her goodbyes then followed the Doctor out of the room.
The door closed after them.
"And then there were four"
"I am so gonna hurt you" B'Elanna began advancing on him.
Kathryn watched and laughed as her Chief Engineer chased her helmsman into the bedroom.
Day Nine - 10.15pm - Kathryn & Chakotay's Bathroom
Kathryn slid into the bath and allowed herself to relax. She smiled at the past few days. Kathryn placed her head on the back of the bath and closed her eyes, inhaling the lavender bath scent.
Kathryn allowed one eye to open when she heard voices coming from her bedroom, obviously Chakotay, B'Elanna and Tom. They stopped, then the bathroom door opened. Kathryn remained still, the door closed soon after, the voices continued.
"She's asleep" she heard Chakotay tell the others.
"How are things progressing on the relationship front?" Kathryn opened her eyes when she heard B'Elanna ask the question, they all awaited his answer, herself included.
"They're progressing wonderfully I knew I loved her " Kathryn grinned at his response "but I didn't think things would go this well" Kathryn's brow began to furrow 'What did that mean?'
"Does she suspect anything?" Tom asked of Chakotay
"No she thinks this was all down to you"
Kathryn felt her heart clench. She slowly stood up and brought the towel round her body.
"Why does everyone think it's me who devises everything?" Tom chuckled.
"Because we wouldn't believe that it could be someone else"
The three turned to face the voice from the bathroom.
"Kathryn " he could see the hurt in her eyes.
"Am I right in thinking that that this was a plot to to what, fall in love with you Chakotay? 'Cause I've got news for you Chakotay it didn't work. I've loved you for a long time" Kathryn sighed and moved over to the bed, where she picked up her robe and put it on over her towel.
Kathryn shook her head in disbelief.
"I don't know whether to be angry at you all or be touched by what you've obviously accomplished"
"The only thing I've accomplished Kathryn is getting you to admit your feelings" Chakotay spoke softly
"Oh? You've accomplished much more than that Chakotay and you know it you don't think getting me into your bed is an accomplishment, I'm disappointed" the hurt and anger was evident in her voice.
"Kathryn don't do this would you guys give us a moment?"
"No let them stay Chakotay we have nothing to hide, not anymore anyway." She turned to face her friends "Did he tell you about the bet or was that all part of the plan as well?"
They remained silent.
Kathryn only nodded, she understood.
"Was everyone else in on this?"
"No" Chakotay answered
"Yes" B'Elanna and Tom spoke in unison.
"I'd like to get dressed please alone"
Tom and B'Elanna nodded, then left. Chakotay stayed. Kathryn ignored him.
"Kathryn I'm so sorry I didn't expect me and you to go this far"
"So what was with that bet then?" she spat sarcastically.
"I was going to say it as a joke and if you didn't wasnt to go through with it that would have been fine with me"
Kathryn brought her hands up to her face. Chakotay watched as her shoulders began to shake.
"Kathryn I'm sorry I never meant to hurt you" he so much wanted to hold her, apologise until she realised that he was truly sorry for hurting her.
Kathryn removed her hands she was laughing not crying.
Chakotay's face developed a puzzled look, which threw Kathryn into more hysterics.
"Kathryn?"
"Oh Chakotay you went to all this trouble, if only you'd waited another day" she began calming down.
"Another day? What do you mean?"
Kathryn walked up to him and kissed him with all the love and passion she held for him.
She pulled back to look at him "Before you came and spoke to me I was preparing myself to ask you to dinner the following evening to basically profess my undying love for you. But you beat me to the post"
The kissed one another again.
"I love you Chakotay I wouldn't have been prepared to ask you to marry me otherwise"
"I love you too Kathryn. You aren't angry anymore?"
"No I was just taken aback that you wall went to so much trouble when I basically told you how I felt from the very beginning of all of this" Kathryn used her hands to emphasise her point.
"I never told them that though" Chakotay grinned.
"What? You mean you never told them anything?"
"Nope. Today was the first time I've spoken about this to them I was too busy falling head over heals in love with you again"
"You mean you stopped loving me?" Kathryn looked at him worried.
"No you just made me realise why I love you the way I do"
Kathryn smiled and nodded.
"You wanna show me how much you love me?" she smirked cheekily at him.
"I wouldn't mind have anything in mind?"
"To be quite honest I don't care as long as I'm with you"
He began to remove her robe and towel as he went to her lips and kissed her passionately.
Day Nine - 10.51pm - Living Area
Tom and B'Elanna sat quietly in the living area. They had spoken a word since they left the bedroom.
"It's awfully quiet in there" Tom whispered.
"I wonder if they're okay or if she's gutted him yet!" B'Elanna mumbled to herself. She turned to face Tom "maybe this wasn't such a good idea, maybe we went too far this time"
"Well she didn't demote us that's got to be a good sign, right?"
B'Elanna let out an exasperated sigh and shook her head "I often wonder about you"
Tom was about to ask her what she meant when their attention was drawn back to the occupied bedroom they had left minutes before.
"Oh god she's killing him" Tom placed his head in his hands.
B'Elanna strained hear what was going on, without moving to the door. Her eyes went wide as she realised what they were doing.
"No I don't think she's killing him they sound too happy way too happy for her to be killing him, unless she's doing it the pleasurable way" B'Elanna smiled at Tom then stood up.
"You mean they're ?" Tom looked up at her and saw her nod "Oh god it's like my parents all over again!"
"Tom I do believe we're a lot louder than that!"
Tom's eyebrows shot up into his forehead, and then a wicked grin graced his lips.
"Fancy testing that statement?"
B'Elanna laughed at him and pulled him to his feet. Tom lifted her up into his arms and walked her over to their bedroom.
"I'm gonna enjoy this" B'Elanna said nibbling at his ear as they went.
Finis
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