Someone For Everyone Part 3
Seven's getting ready
By K.M.S
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Re-posted September 2001
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Seven of Nine, late of the Borg collective, was for the
first time in her life at a loss. Captain Kathryn Janeway of the Star ship
Voyager had asked her out for a picnic.
Unfortunately Seven of Nine had no real idea what a picnic
was, other then what Naomi and the Captain had told her, so Seven had intended
to ask the Doctor at the earliest possible moment.
Seven had been waiting for the Captain to arrive outside
The Holodeck when Naomi Wildman had exited and dragged her in to see her new
program.
That was where the Captain found them a few minutes later.
Through one thing or another, Seven found herself in a position where she had
accepted an invitation to go on a picnic with the Captain. It wasn’t that Seven
didn't like to be alone with Kathryn, but this was different, very different.
They had just finished their game, in which yet again the
Captain had won, but with only the slimmest of margins. Seven was making her
way back to the Turbo lift when the Holodeck doors opened up again and the
Captain stepped out.
"Seven" called the Captain.
"Is something wrong, Captain" Seven turned and
made her way back toward the Captain. She was silently hoping that the Captain
had not changed her mind about their Picnic. With a slight panic in her heart she made her way back.
Kathryn Janeway for her part had tried to remain cool
during their game, she had tried to keep her mind off the fact that she was
going to have a picnic with Seven. Which reminded her to get Naomi a present
for setting them up so good. Seven had not known what had hit her, much to the
Captains amusement. The look on Sevens beautiful face had been priceless.
However, as the game continued, Janeway had hit upon the
idea of Seven and her having not just a picnic, but a small vacation as well.
The only question was would Seven agree.
Watching Seven walk back over to her Janeway suddenly had
a bad case of Nerves, "what if she says no" placing her hands
behind her back so that Seven could not see how badly they were shaking, she
watched as the shapely Blond walked towards her.
"Yes Captain?" Seven inquired.
"Seven, I was wondering, instead of a picnic, how
would you like to take a short vacation? Perhaps two days with me on the
Holodeck, nothing grand, I could show you some of Earth, its animals, show you
what relaxing is all about"
"A vacation?" Said a stunned Seven
"Yes, I am pretty sure the Borg never gave you a
holiday, It will be fun, what do you say"? Asked Janeway, hoping that she
was doing the right thing.
"The two of us? Alone, for two days?" Seven
asked again, wondering if she miss heard the Captain.
"Yes, I have some paper work to sort out, crew
reports to sign, but after that...well Seven?" Janeway for her part could
not believe she had asked Seven, she stood waiting for her answer, totally
forgetting how to breath.
Seven for her part was in shock, and for some reason, the
corridor had suddenly become very warm.
"Seven?" Ask a nervous Captain.
Janeway slowly stepped forward as Sevens colour had
suddenly changed, and she looked like she was about to fall over, as she got
closer she could feel the warmth coming of Seven, which made her feel very warm
herself.
After a few moments of silence, "Seven are you all
right? So what do you think, is that all right with you”?
"Yes Captain"
"Breath Kathryn, breath" Inside Kathryn
wanted to shout her joy.
"Great, wonderful. I'll sort things out for us and
let you know when." With that and before anything else could be said
Janeway made a very uncaptain like dash to the nearest turbo.
At that moment, "Yes Captain," was all Seven of
Nine former Borg could manage to say.
Standing there for a few moments trying to get her heart
to slow down, watching the turbo into which the Captain had just entered, Seven
continued to stare at the closed turbo doors, not seeing that passing crew
members where giving Seven very strange looks.
Seven of Nine slowly walked into the said turbo and made
her way back to Cargo Bay Two where she changed her out of her work out clothes
for one of her blue suits, before heading down to Sickbay for her monthly
physical, hoping the Doctor would answer her questions.
Entering sickbay to find the Doctor looking over some
reports, Seven walked over to his desk.
"Well, hello Seven," Looking at the time.
"Right on time as usual I see. Come this way." The Doctor headed over
to the nearest sickbay bed.
"Just sit right down here. I will not be a moment."
Sitting on the bio-bed, Seven collected her self as the
Doctor returned and preceded to make his way around her with his Instruments.
"Doctor, what is a Picnic? For that matter what is a
vacation, Borg do not go on vacations. If they are running down, they
regenerate, if they are injured they are terminated."
The Doctor gave a sigh " Good job this is not a Borg
Ship, half the crew would be dead by now."
"Why do you ask Seven?" The Doctor inquired.
Seven then explained what had happened earlier in the
afternoon in the Holodeck, with the Captain, and Naomi. For some reason that
Seven did not understand, he did not seem pleased. On the one hand the Doctor
was happy that she was socialising more with the crew, and that his lessons
were paying off, on the other he seemed very unhappy as soon as Seven mentioned
that the Captain was the one who had asked her.
"A vacation, Seven is to relax, have fun with
friends, play games, forget about your troubles and to enjoy yourself."
Replied the Doctor moving around to get to the other side of Seven.
"I am Borg, I do not enjoy myself, what if I can
not?" Seven watched the Doctor slowly move around the bed she was sitting
on.
"Perhaps it would be better if you and I had a
vacation, that way you wont have to worry about having fun." This sounded
like a good idea to the Doctor.
Seven on the other hand did not think so, and Seven being
Seven said so.
"Why would I want to spend two days on the Holodeck
with you Doctor? It is Captain Janeway who has asked me out." Seven
questioned, looking at the Doctor with a slight frown.
Seven was silent for a moment "Could this be classed
as a date? Do dates last for two days?"
"Dates can last as long as you want them to Seven,
although I do think two days is a bit much, I'm sure the Captain didn't mean it
as a date. As for you and me taking a small break........."
"I just thought it would be easier for you, remember
your last date, and the dancing? I'm a lot harder to damage then the
Captain." The doctor said, taking another instrument from the table.
"Indeed." A frown came over Sevens face " I
would not want to disappoint the Captain."
"Naomi Wildman's mother is very helpful, Naomi asked
her if she was dating Neelix, and why? Naomi's mother replied that half the fun
of dating and new things, is the adventure, and that you would never know if
you would enjoy something or someone until you try, even if the out come is a
disappointment. Was Samantha wrong?" ask Seven.
A sigh, "No Seven, she was not wrong"
"Then I made the right choice." Although still
worried, Seven was feeling a lot better over the whole thing, better then when
she was outside the holodeck.
"Why don't you wait and ask the Captain when you see
her later? I am sure she will explain every thing to you"
"An excellent idea Doctor, maybe this time I will not
be regenerating when she calls,” replied Seven as she slid down off the Sickbay
bed.
"Regenerating?" A disappointed look appeared on
the Doctors face, but Seven was to busy thinking about her Vacation to notice.
Resigning his self to the fact the Seven was indeed going
to go on this Vacation, with the Captain and not himself, he finished his exam,
and collected all of his readings.
"Any way Seven everything checks out fine, unless you
have any problems, you are all set until your next physical in one months
time." The doctor reported.
With that, he turned and made his way back into his
office, feeling rather lonely and sorry for himself.
"Thank you Doctor." Seven left sickbay none the
wiser then when she first entered, hoping that the Captain would indeed explain
everything when she called, Seven made her way back to her Cargo Bay for some
much needed regeneration.
Not long after starting her regeneration disaster happened
and unfortunately, the vacation had to be put on hold for a while. During that
time, Seven realised that she know longer wished to be Borg that her home was
on Voyager with Captain Janeway. It was not until the Captain said to her “That she belonged with them”
that she felt at home. Since that time she had tried her best to make, Captain
Janeway’s dreams of returning home a reality.
Finally after all the problems, they had peace on board
Voyager. At that time Captain
Janeway reminded Seven about their vacation, the day and time were set, all
Seven had to do was get ready.
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The Day Before.
Seven felt a soft touch as her hair was set free, a soft
kiss was placed on her soft neck, and as Seven moved her head to the side, she
felt the feather like kisses' moving up towards her ear. Two strong arms snaked
around her waist and pulled her back into the warmth of another body. Slowly
turning around.............
"Regeneration Complete" announced the Computer
in a cold remote voice.
Seven of Nine stepped down from her alcove, feeling more
then a little warm and not at all rested.
Seven slowly turned around looking at her Quarters.
Privacy was not something the Borg needed, after all, they regenerated side by
side there were no secrets, and therefore privacy was not called for. Seven
found in the beginning that Voyagers crew just walked right in to Cargo Bay
something that did not bother her. Now, a few years later, she was finding that
time in her Cargo Bay was not something she looked forward to. She was no
longer will to ignore crewmembers being able to walk in when she was
regenerating, unless it was the Captain of course.
A smile formed on Seven’s face as she remembered her
dream. She reached up to touch her neck. If only the Captain would touch her
like that, one problem, Seven didn't know if the Captain felt like that, and if
she did she had no idea how to respond other then kissing.
However that was for another time, right now Seven was
starting to feel anything but an emotional Borg drone. In fact Seven was in
quiet a panic, Captain Janeway had arrived the night before walked right in and
placed a data pad in her hands, Saying " see you tomorrow." Before Seven had a chance to ask her
questions, the Captain was gone, leaving a very confused Seven behind.
Since talking with the Captain was out of the question,
and the Doctor did not seem to be any help in the matter, Seven of Nine turned
to the only other member of the Voyager crew that could help.
"Seven of Nine to Naomi Wildman" said Seven into
the air.
"Naomi here, Seven" Replied a young voice.
"Naomi Wildman I find that I am in need of
assistance, please report to Cargo Bay Two,” asked Seven
"Just a minute Seven, let me ask mum," a brief
pause as small feet and an excited voice could be heard.
Naomi Wildman loved to spend her time with Seven. She always seemed to have the time to
play games and answer all of Naomi questions, especially when her Mother and
Neelix where to busy.
"I'll be right there Seven" with that, the
connection abruptly stopped.
A few moments later, the door of Cargo bay two opened and
in ran Naomi.
"Hi Seven, what can I help you with?" Naomi
inquired as she made her way to Seven’s side.
Seven smiled down at Naomi. "As you know the Captain
as asked me to spend time with her on the holodeck. She has left me a list of the things to bring along." Seven
passed over the data pad to the small child
Naomi had to smile, of course she knew, after all, she had
been there. Naomi was more then pleased that her best friend and the Captain
were spending their time together. She was also aware of the large betting pool
on Voyager that was wagering on the out come of the vacation, and on whether
the Captain and Seven were already lovers. Not that she was supposed to now about that sort of thing.
She wanted Seven to be happy, and if the Captain made her happy, well she would
just do everything she could to see them together.
"Oh, Wow Seven, the Captains lists says that you
need, some warm clothes, and some cool summer clothes, riding clothes, hiking
clothes and boots, a swimsuit, and a warm coat. You’re going to have so much
fun. I wish I was going with you."
"Indeed."
"So what's the problem Seven? You want to go don't
you?" Naomi asked, looking up to watch Sevens face.
A small smile and a blush "Yes, however the only
clothes I have are my bio-suits and the Captain does not mention them on her
list. I was hoping you would know what to take on a vacation." Seven
looked hopefully at Naomi.
"Oh, perhaps we should get my mum."
Shaking her head Seven replied, "No, I am sure
between the two of us we can put together something for me to take. How hard can it be?"
"If you say so Seven, where do we start? I know we
can ask the computer for a selection of clothes for a vacation. Then you can
try them on and I can say if you look all right or not"
"Very well, Naomi, a very logical approach. Let us proceed." They both moved
over to the computer to begin their task.
For the Next few hours Seven tried on a number of
different outfits. Naomi was in charge of the list, and as each new item was
picked she placed them in a large black bag.
Naomi was having a great time helping sort through the
clothes. She soon found realized that Seven really did not any idea about
clothes.
Naomi spent a lot of time making sure Seven picked out
some clothes the Captain would like.
Seven was looking down at her self with a frown. Wearing
her bio-suits was one thing this however was another.
"I do not believe that this," Making hand
movements towards the swim suit, "is appropriate." The suit that
Naomi had picked out was silver in color; the sides were cut out along with the
back. And the front, well it left
no doubt that Seven was a woman, not that anyone doubted that for a moment.
"Really Seven, it's great, just what you need for
swimming" came the serious reply
Seven ran her hand down the soft fabric " Last month,
at one of Neelix's parties at the beech, there was a lot of swimming, I do not
remember anyone wearing this."
"Of course not Seven," rolling her eyes Naomi
walked a bit closer to the Borg, " That was a party, this is a vacation."
"That makes a difference?"
"Of course."
Seeing that Seven was about to change her mind, and would
not be taking a swimsuit, Naomi decided to play her ace in the hole.
"I'm sure the Captain will like it Seven." Naomi
said, trying not to laugh aloud.
Taking another look at her self and not seeing Naomi
expression "Perhaps."
"You want to look nice don't you? The Captain has put
a swim suit on the list."
"Very well, I will take this suit." And with
that, started to remove the suit. Not noticing, that Naomi was doing her own
private little war dance.
"What else is on Captain Janeway list"?
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Some time later
"All right Seven, I think we have gotten everything
that's on the Captain's List.” Naomi took out the Data pad, and looking down
the long list of items, slowly ticked them off, one by one.
"Yep, we have all you need except your personal bits
and pieces" Naomi looked around the grey walls of Sevens Cargo Bay and
then over at the alcoves.
"Em Seven, where do you keep them." Looking over
at the tall Borg.
"There is a locker just behind the last Alcove, and
they are in there along with my bio-suits."
"All right I'll get them." Naomi walked over to
the last Alcove and pecked around the Alcove to find a locker.
Opening the Locker door "Oh, I see them."
A small giggle "Strawberry toothpaste, my
favourite." Naomi also found inside a hairbrush.
"Do you have anything else Seven" Asked Naomi as
she made her way back to place the items in the bag.
Seven looked over "No. Do I need anything else?"
Looking again at Seven then the Alcoves "Emm Seven,
what do you sleep in?"
"Sleep" A squeak came for Seven.
"Yes, Sleep, what do you wear?" Naomi asked.
"Seven?"
Seven of Nine took one look at Naomi another at her
vertical Alcove, and a look of panic entered her eyes.
Annika Hansen, Seven of Nine late of the Borg Collective
had not slept in more than twenty years, and the thought of sleeping rated
right up there with the thought of eating one of Neelix's dinners.
"Seven are you all right?"
Taking a deep breath Seven replied, "Yes, I had not
thought of sleeping, what do you wear?"
"I have some pink bunny pyjamas." Naomi said
sounding quiet proud of them.
"Pink? I do not think that pink bunny pyjamas would
be appropriate."
A sad look came over Naomi face "No?"
"No"
Seven walk back over to the Computer, with Naomi at her
side. "Perhaps the computer will know."
After asking for suitable night wear, Seven found herself
once again trying on a number of different cloths with a watch full Naomi
looking on.
"Perhaps this?" said Naomi after more then an
hour.
"No"
"This one?"
Seven shock her Head "No."
“Right, how about this one" Holding another item up,
for Seven to look at.
In Naomi small hands was a silk, deep red very short
nightdress, with slits up both sides to mid thigh, and with a few bottoms in
the front to hold it all together.
"There does not seem to be much of it?" Seven
stepped forward and ran her hand over the soft fabric, Feeling the smooth surface.
A smile came to her face as she removed the item from Naomi hands and proceeded
to try the item on.
Seven slowly turned around for Naomi to see.
"Well?" Naomi questioned. "Do you like it?"
"Yes, but......... began Seven.
"Great, let’s put it with your other things"
said Naomi before Seven could change her mind.
"Very well." A frown appeared
"What's wrong?" Taking the nightdress out of
Sevens hands as Seven reached for her bio-suit, and started to re-dress.
"How do you sleep? I mean... what do you do?"
Seven asked Naomi as she fastened her bio-suit.
"What do you do?" asked a stunned Naomi.
"Yes."
"I ...em.... well you...you just... I do not know
Seven, you just well...sleep. On well...a bed." Naomi stuttered.
"I.... see."
Seeing that she had not really helped "My mum reads
me a story, or Neelix comes to tuck me in. Then I sort of close my eyes and
listen to my mum, and before I know it, its morning."
"That sounds easy, however I do not have your mother
or Neelix to tell me a bed time story." A thoughtful Seven said.
A cheeky grin came over Naomi face "You never know
Seven, maybe the Captain will tell you one."
Sevens eye implant lifted "I do not think that
Starship Captains tell bedtime stories Naomi."
"Oh I don't know Seven, it is a vacation after all."
"Seven I'm sure you’ll sleep just fine, honest it's
easy."
"I will take your word for it Naomi."
Naomi smiled.
Seven turned " Would you like to play a game?"
"Really" asked an excited Naomi.
"It seems only fair. You have helped me with my problem,
it would only be right to repay you for helping me"
"Really? You don't have to go regenerate, or
something?"
"No, I do not need to regenerate until later. I am not due on duty for the next 86
hours. I will be unable to play
games with you for the next 48 hours from tomorrow morning. So yes, we can if
you wish"
Naomi face just beamed taking hold of Sevens arm, and she
dragged Seven out of the Cargo Bay and towards her Quarters.
For the next few hours Seven of Nine, former Borg, played
the games a young Annika Hansen never got to play as a child.
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To be continued in
The Vacation
Many thanks for reading