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The Ice
Queen
A J/7 Advent
Calendar Story 2008 by Gun Brooke
Disclaimer
8
“B’Elanna
says she will have audio transmission capabilities back
online in a few hours.”
“The sooner
the better. I know we can’t beam her up yet, but I want her
to know that we’re here. That she’s not alone or abandoned.”
“I can
understand that. She must miss you…eh…us.” Tom swallowed
hard as Janeway shot him a sharp glance. “I mean, she was
really finding her stride among us, and the crew had finally
warmed up to her and gotten over their damn prejudice.”
“I hope
she’s found a kind soul to help her. According to your
research, the Swedes sound like an enlightened people.”
“Unless
they detect her ‘enhancements,’ I’m sure she’s made herself
useful.”
“Yes. Seven
would make that her priority. To be useful.” Janeway shook
her head and smiled faintly.
“All right,
Tom. You are the subject matter expert when it comes to 21st
century Earth. I will head up a rescue team as soon as the
engineers have outfitted a shuttle with Seven’s cloaking
algorithms. Select other team members, make the Doctor one
of them, and brief them.”
“Aye,
ma’am.”
The Doctor
hailed Janeway as soon as the door had hissed close behind
Tom.
“Captain,
I’m happy to report that nobody sustained life threatening
injuries and that all but three crew members have been
released to their duty stations or their quarters, depending
on their condition.”
“Good. What
about Harry Kim and Chakotay?”
“Ensign Kim
is fit for duty, but Commander Chakotay needs to remain in
sickbay another twelve hours. Much to his dismay.”
“Thank you,
Doctor. Prepare your mobile emitter. You’re going on an away
mission.”
The
Doctor’s face lit up on the view screen. “Oh, goodie!”
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