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Janeway/Seven Advent Calendar Story 2007
Janeway’s Odyssey
By Gun Brooke
9
Janeway could see that Chakotay just didn’t understand. He frowned, marring the tattoo on his forehead, and if Samantha hadn’t placed a calming hand on his arm, he might have simply dragged her back to Voyager. Frustrated Janeway threw out the first challenge she could think of. “Tired of being in command already, Chakotay?” “Not at all. I’m Voyager’s captain, and we’ve done all right,” he muttered. “Then why in such a hurry. Or do you see me as yet another passenger? You used to criticize me for picking up strays in every corner of the Delta Quadrant.” Chakotay blinked. “What do you mean, passenger?” “Captain Janeway is being facetious,” Seven said. “I will escort you to the inn now, Captain, while Captain Chakotay informs the crew.” “I have to go by my…eh…the alien vessel I arrived on and let them know.” “Very well,” Seven nodded. “I shall go with you.” It was clear that Seven was not going to let Janeway out of her sight. After hugging Naomi one more time, and receiving a heartfelt kiss on the cheek by Samantha, Janeway nodded politely at Chakotay and they parted ways. “So, how are you doing, Seven?” Janeway asked when it was obvious that Seven wasn’t going to say anything. “I am functioning within normal parameters. Thank you.” Seven glanced down at Janeway. “You are looking fit and in good health.” “I am. It’s been a long four years.” “You have been lonely.” “Yes. More than I can say.” Janeway didn’t think she’d ever be able to describe how being left behind had affected her. She to this day didn’t know how it could have happened. “So have I.” Janeway wanted to ask about that, but they had reached the docks. She spotted Norrian talking to the crewman in charge of the gate. He saw her and raised his arm and waved, only to lower it slowly when he saw she wasn’t alone. _______________________________________________________________
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