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Janeway/Seven Advent Calendar Story 2007
Janeway’s Odyssey
By Gun Brooke
8
Seven had recognized Janeway even before she turned around. The smoke filled administrator’s office had created an ugly setting for their reunion, but nothing could take any of Kathryn Janeway’s beauty away from her in Seven’s opinion. It was clear that Seven’s nano probes were not functioning or they would have mitigated the fluttering sensation in her midsection, and the elevated frequency of her heart. Janeway seemed grateful to lean against her as Seven guided her out of the disgusting office area and toward the docking area. Suddenly, Janeway stopped walking, tugging at Seven’s hand. “I can’t. I can’t go back to Voyager just yet. I need to compose myself. I need to understand that this is real.” “Are you sure? Everybody will be so amazed and happy to see you,” Chakotay said. “We’ve all missed you, grieved for you.” “The captain is right,” Seven said, seeing something close to panic in Janeway’s eyes. There was also the unusual feel of how Janeway clung to her hand. “I suggest I take the captain to one of the inns on the top deck of the station. Does that appeal to you?” she asked Janeway, hoping she’d accept. “I have bridge duty in a few hours when my ship has stocked up their…” Janeway broke off. “Oh.” “You’re not leaving with them, are you, Captain?” Naomi said, aghast. “I…I don’t know.” Janeway looked stricken and at a loss for words. “I have looked for Voyager for so long, I never…I wasn’t expecting to find you…just like this.” “Of course you’re coming with us.” Chakotay’s face darkened. “You belong on Voyager.” “But you’re their captain now,” Janeway said slowly, her eyes on the four pip on the four pips on his collar. Chakotay paused, glancing down at Samantha Wildman before continuing. “I am, for now,” he allowed. “Go with Seven and I will prepare the crowd that we have a surprise for them.” He turned to walk, but changed his mind and came over to Janeway, cupping her shoulders. “You’re not leaving with whatever ship you arrived on. Your home is on Voyager.” Janeway nodded and Seven could feel her shake. “It isn’t that easy, Chakotay.” _______________________________________________________________
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