ACT TEN

FADE IN:

INT. SEVEN'S QUARTERS

0430 hours. A few hours have passed since Chakotay entered Seven's quarters. After a night of passion, they both fall asleep in each other's arms. Chakotay wakes up and watches Seven as she begins to regain consciousness.

CHAKOTAY
(smiling)
Good morning... How are you?

SEVEN
Content...I find this closeness pleasurable. How long
have you been awake?

CHAKOTAY
Not long. You looked so peaceful. I didn't want to
disturb you. I just realized something...don't you have
to see the Doctor this morning? He's going to find out
about us.

SEVEN
Perhaps I could put it off.

CHAKOTAY
That'll only make him more suspicious. You know how
the Doctor is, he'll track you down if you cancel on him.

SEVEN
Commander...

CHAKOTAY
(interrupting)
Chakotay...call me by my name when we're off duty.

SEVEN
(smiling, she acknowledges Chakotay)
The Doctor will respect doctor-patient confidentiality.
However, Voyager is a small ship, the crew will find
out about us. Should we inform the Captain of our
alliance?

CHAKOTAY
I'm not sure if we should say anything just yet. By the
way, down on that planet I caught you looking at me
while I was sleeping. What were you thinking about?

Seven reaches out with her cybernetic hand to touch Chakotay's face.

SEVEN
I was studying your features. You have an intriguing
facial structure.

CHAKOTAY
(smiling)
I'll take that as a compliment.

SEVEN
It is, I find you aesthetically appealing.

CHAKOTAY
Thank you... I find you irresistible.

SEVEN
I'm glad I can please you.

Chakotay tightens his hold on Seven and kisses her intently.

CHAKOTAY
I could stay here with you forever, unfortunately
I need to leave before our relationship becomes
public knowledge. The halls will be filled soon.
Can I interest you in dinner in my quarters tonight?

SEVEN
That will be acceptable.

They share intimacy for a while longer. Chakotay finally gets out of bed, gets dressed and exits Seven's quarters. Seven remains in bed and reflects on the previous events.

A couple hours later, Seven leaves her quarters for sickbay.

INT. SICKBAY

DOCTOR
Good morning Seven.

Seven acknowledges the Doctor and gingerly sits up on the biobed for examination. The Doctor runs his medical tricorder over her, stops and looks at his patient.

DOCTOR
I thought I told you to get a good night sleep.

SEVEN
I'm fine doctor.

DOCTOR
No you're not Seven. My readings indicate your
electrolyte levels are down, your hippocampus is
in a state of agitation, and your red blood cell count
is down... Your nanoprobes should be compensating
for the loss, but they're not. However, your hormonal
levels are elevated. I can't imagine why, can you?
Are you feeling any fatigue, pain or discomfort?

SEVEN
Yes Doctor. These symptoms have been increasing in
frequency over the past week. Why is it happening?

DOCTOR
I'm not sure. I'm going to run a few tests. I'll contact
you when I have the results. For the time being, you
need to get some sleep. Alone!

SEVEN
I cannot comply. I have duties to attend to and I have a
date tonight.

DOCTOR
With the Commander?

SEVEN
(hesitating)
Yes Doctor. I trust you'll respect doctor-patient
confidentiality?

DOCTOR
Of course Seven. I know you care for the Commander
but I must insist you get an uninterrupted night of sleep.
There's plenty of time for romance. I want to re-examine
you first thing tomorrow. If the results are unchanged then,
I'll have to inform the Captain. For some reason, your
body is losing energy and I can't explain why. Until we
know what's causing this, you need to conserve your
energy. As your physician I'm giving you a direct order,
do you understand?

SEVEN
(feeling inconvenienced)
Yes Doctor.

As the Doctor walks away Seven jumps off the biobed and stumbles. She is briefly disoriented. She looks around and realizes the Doctor didn't witness the event. She regains her composure and exits sickbay.

EXT. VOYAGER ORBITING M-CLASS PLANET (OPTICAL)

JANEWAY
(V.O.)
"Captain's Log supplemental. Our meeting with the Borg resistance was successful. General Korok's plan is promising but there is some concern regarding the sacrifice of some drones at the expense of rendering the Queen powerless. As far as Voyager's role, we are to distract the Queen long enough for General Korok to transport an away team to infiltrate the vessel. With the help of the Resistance, our shields have been upgraded to give Voyager a better defense. Once aboard the Queen's vessel, the Resistance will blend in with the rest of the drones and gain access to the primary unicomplex. Once the nanovirus is deployed, we will receive confirmation when the liberated drones have taken over the Queen's vessel. In the meantime, we've offered the Borg resistance the use of our holodecks so they may conduct simulations to perfect their plan of attack. Computer...end log.

As permitted, a group of liberated drones transport to Voyager to create simulations to perfect their strategies. As instructed by Captain Janeway, B'Ellana and Harry are to make the resistance more acquainted with the holodeck features.

INT. HOLODECK 1

GENERAL KOROK
We should disengage the safety protocols to make
this simulation more realistic.

B'ELLANA
Those safety protocols are there for a reason. If they're
disengaged someone could get hurt or even killed.

GENERAL KOROK
You're supposed to be a Klingon! What happened to
your warrior spirit?

B'ELLANA
Half Klingon! My warrior spirit is about to give birth
to this baby. I'm in no mood for a confrontation with
you or anybody. It's either this way or no way, do you
understand?

HARRY
I don't think it's a good idea to upset her right now.

GENERAL KOROK
(amused)
A Klingon female expecting a child is the most
dangerous warrior of all. As you wish, we will leave
the safety protocols on.

HARRY
(relieved)
I've programmed your simulations. Let me know
if you need any modifications.

A few hours later, the Borg resistance are back onboard their sphere which is now in orbit alongside Voyager.

In Astrometrics Lab, Seven of Nine is scanning her long range sensors for approaching Borg vessels where she is visited by Captain Janeway.

INT. ASTROMETRICS LAB

JANEWAY
Any sign of Borg activity?

SEVEN
Yes, two vessels have been detected. I believe they
are part of the Resistance. They should be in communication
range in 12 hours.

Just as the Captain acknowledges the last statement, Seven staggers and almost loses her balance. Janeway is quick to grab Seven's arm.

JANEWAY
(worried)
Seven, what is it?

SEVEN
(trying to regain her orientation)
Nothing Captain, I'm just a little tired.

JANEWAY
Have you reported this to the Doctor?

SEVEN
The Doctor is planning on running some tests tomorrow.

JANEWAY
(concerned)
I'm relieving you of duty until further notice.

SEVEN
Captain, I'm fine. The Resistance needs me right now.

JANEWAY
I don't care what the Resistance needs. I'm restricting
you to your quarters. I'll get Icheb in here to take over
your shifts. Get some rest, that's an order. I'll check
in on you later.

SEVEN
(frustrated)
Yes Captain.

Seven exits Astrometrics and heads for her quarters where she is visited by Chakotay.

INT. SEVEN'S QUARTERS

<<door chime>>

SEVEN
Come in.

CHAKOTAY
(worried)
What happened? The Captain said you had a dizzy
spell.

SEVEN
That is correct.

CHAKOTAY
Is this because of last night?

SEVEN
(smiling)
No. I've been experiencing some symptoms for the last
couple of weeks which seem to be increasing in frequency.
I'm sure it's nothing to be concerned about.

CHAKOTAY
I disagree. You've been through a great deal the past
couple of months. You may be pushing yourself too hard.
You need a good night sleep.

SEVEN
Does this mean you're canceling our date?

CHAKOTAY
No, it means I'm putting it off until you're up to it. I
don't want you to get worse.

SEVEN
Perhaps you're right.

On that note, they embrace but are soon interrupted by a visitor.

<<door chime>>

CHAKOTAY
Don't answer it.

<<door chime>>

SEVEN
I have to... Come in.

Seven and Chakotay stand apart as the door opens.

JANEWAY
I was just checking to see how you were feeling.

CHAKOTAY
Uh...I was just leaving... Feel better Seven.
Kathryn, I'll see you on the Bridge.

Seven looks at Chakotay as he exits. Janeway is suspicious.

JANEWAY
I know resting is new to you, but you need to conserve
your energy until the Doctor can determine what's
causing your symptoms. Get some sleep. If you feel
any better tomorrow, I'll return you to duty.

SEVEN
Thank you Captain.

JANEWAY
Seven...one last thing. If you need to talk about anything,
and I do mean anything, my door is always open.

Janeway touches Seven's arm, smiles and exits. Seven turns towards her Captain and acknowledges her.

FADE OUT.

END OF ACT TEN

---------------

ACT ELEVEN

FADE IN.

The next day Seven undergoes a series of tests. The Doctor spends the next few hours analyzing his results. The Doctor summons Janeway to sickbay to discuss Seven's condition.

INT. SICKBAY

DOCTOR
I've already talked to Seven about my findings.

JANEWAY
What is it Doctor?

DOCTOR
Seven's nanoprobes are no longer producing themselves.
They no longer have the ability to compensate any
deficiencies in her system. Her remaining implants are
failing as well. If she continues like this, she will fatigue
to the point where she could die. It seems removing her
cortical node allowed her to experience strong emotions,
but is still necessary to regulate her remaining implants.

JANEWAY
(concerned)
Can we do something for her?

DOCTOR
Yes Captain but this technology is beyond my realm of
expertise. Perhaps General Korok may be able to assist us.

JANEWAY
Doctor, what do you have in mind?

DOCTOR
Re-assimilation.

JANEWAY
(shocked)
What? There has to be another way.

DOCTOR
I wish there were.

Just then Janeway is summoned to the Bridge.

INT. BRIDGE

JANEWAY
Report!

TUVOK
Korok's vessels are in position. A transwarp conduit
has been detected, it will reach our position in 10 minutes.
We are currently at red alert and our shields are raised.

JANEWAY
(on intercom)
All hands! Report to battlestations!

HARRY
Captain, we're being hailed by General Korok.

JANEWAY
On screen.

GENERAL KOROK
(O.S.)
Voyager! On my mark, proceed with your instructions.

JANEWAY
Standing by.

The waiting game begins.

The two other Resistance vessels have taken cover in the planet's atmosphere. Their signatures are masked by the jamming frequency. General Korok's sphere appears to be on an intercept course with Voyager. The conduit opens and out comes a diamond shaped vessel with a greenish tint. As the Queen's vessel comes into view, Korok's sphere begins it's attack on Voyager.

JANEWAY
Now Tom! Evasive maneuvers!

TOM
Yes ma'am.

JANEWAY
Tuvok, fire at will.

As Voyager is hit by multiple blasts from Korok's vessel, they manage to disable their weapon's array.

CHAKOTAY
Korok's targeting systems and weapons are offline.

Just as planned, the Queen's vessel turns their attack on Voyager and defends Korok's sphere. A solid green tractor beam is activated and latches onto the federation starship.

JANEWAY
Target that tractor beam! Fire photon torpedoes!
Then commence firing on their shield generator.

Voyager launches four torpedoes at the Queen's vessel and disengages the tractor beam. They continue their assault with a combination of phasers and torpedoes.

CHAKOTAY
Captain, there shields are down.

JANEWAY
Bridge to Seven of Nine.

SEVEN
I'm here Captain.

JANEWAY
Have you detected any transport activity?

SEVEN
Yes Captain, eight of Korok's crew have transported
to the Queen's vessel.

The Queen's ship continues its attack on Voyager.

CHAKOTAY
Tuvok, what's the status of our shields.

TUVOK
Shields holding at 78%. The modifications are working.

B'ELLANA
(in engineering, V.O.)
Engineering to Bridge.

JANEWAY
Go ahead B'Ellana.

B'ELLANA
(V.O.)
The warp core is running hot. The shield modulation is
overloading our systems. We can't take much more of
this.

JANEWAY
Understood B'Ellana. Just hold her together a little bit
longer.

B'ELLANA
(V.O.)
Aye Captain.

CHAKOTAY
Captain, the Queen's vessel is turning on Korok. We're
being hailed.

JANEWAY
On screen.

QUEEN
(O.S.)
Captain Janeway, what a pleasant surprise.

JANEWAY
How are things in the Collective?

QUEEN
(O. S.)
Perfect, as usual... How is Voyager?

JANEWAY
Couldn't be better.

QUEEN
(O.S.)
By joining this alliance against us, you're putting
your crew in danger. We know what you're intentions
are. We've always known. We've allowed you to live
up until this point. Now you and your crew will be
assimilated unless Seven of Nine agrees to join us.
If she does, we'll let you and your crew live. We'll
even provide you with transwarp technology so you
could be home within months instead of years.

JANEWAY
So you can assimilate humanity? I don't think so. We'll
make it home another way but thank you for your offer.

QUEEN
(O.S.)
Then prepare yourselves for assimilation. Your
technology and distinctiveness will be added to
our own. See you soon Harry.

HARRY
What does she mean by that?

CHAKOTAY
Don't worry about it. She's just trying to scare you.

HARRY
It's working.

TUVOK
Captain, Korok's vessel is severely damaged. Life
support is failing.

JANEWAY
Bridge to Seven. Are you detecting changes on the
Queen's vessel?

SEVEN
No Captain.

TUVOK
Captain, the sphere is no longer able to sustain life. I
recommend we beam aboard the survivors.

Janeway looks worriedly at Chakotay.

CHAKOTAY
Drop shields and commence transport, Mr. Kim. Hail
the other Borg vessels to transport survivors.

JANEWAY
(looking at Chakotay)
This wasn't supposed to happen.

HARRY
They're acknowledging, they've taken over transport.

JANEWAY
Raise shields! Transmit the triaxial modulation.
Get us out of here Tom!

Just as Voyager maneuvers away from the damaged sphere, it explodes. The Queen's vessel doesn't pursue but maintains in orbit of the planet. Voyager enters the planet's atmosphere and is able to hide using the jamming frequency. The senior officers meet with Korok's officers in the conference room.

INT. CONFERENCE ROOM

JANEWAY
What happened General? Why didn't your other
vessels come to your aid?

GENERAL KOROK
I didn't want their vessels destroyed as well. When my
away team beamed over, they were killed on sight. They
were never able to deploy the nanovirus.

JANEWAY
How is this possible?

GENERAL KOROK
It seems we had a spy that's been in communication
with the Hive Mind all along. The Queen was aware of
our plans from the beginning.

JANEWAY
We've got to come up with a back up plan.

GENERAL KOROK
Do you have an idea?

JANEWAY
Funny you should ask.

After a couple of hours, the meeting ends. Korok and his crew beam to the other two vessels as Janeway and Chakotay enter the Captain's Ready Room.

INT. READY ROOM

CHAKOTAY
This is a suicide mission! How can you let her do
this after what almost happened last time?

JANEWAY
She's aware of the risks involved. This is her decision.

CHAKOTAY
Kathryn, this doesn't sound like you. Since when are
you willing to sacrifice a member of your crew?

JANEWAY
(angry)
Is that what you think I'm doing? Sacrificing her for the
well being of Voyager? I'm doing this for her as well.

CHAKOTAY
How can you say that? Seven means too much to Voyager...
I won't let her go.

JANEWAY
There's something more to what you're saying. You have
feelings for her, don't you?

CHAKOTAY
(looking away)
My feelings are irrelevant. We can't sacrifice her or anyone
else. We should leave and let the Resistance handle this.

JANEWAY
We can't, we're too involved. Chakotay, we've been through
a lot together and have had our disagreements from time to
time. But, I need your support on this. I know what I'm doing,
you need to trust me.

CHAKOTAY
I hope you're right. Of course you have my support, I
wouldn't be the Delta Quadrants finest First Officer
if I didn't back up my Captain.

JANEWAY
(relieved)
Thank you Chakotay...we'll get her back.

INT. SICKBAY

The Doctor prepares Seven for her mission. She is greeted by Chakotay.

CHAKOTAY
Doctor, can I have a moment with Seven?

DOCTOR
Of course Commander. Computer...deactivate
Emergency Medical Hologram.

The Doctor disappears.

CHAKOTAY
Why are you doing this?

SEVEN
I have to.

CHAKOTAY
If you explained to me why, maybe I'll be able to
understand.

SEVEN
(hesitating)
The Doctor ran some tests and determined that without a
cortical node to regulate my remaining implants I will
die. The only chance I have to survive is to rejoin the
Collective. The Doctor has reprogrammed my remaining
nanoprobes to carry a nanovirus. When I'm re-assimilated,
the virus will be released into the main unicomplex.

CHAKOTAY
Won't your memories be probed? They'll find out.

SEVEN
The Doctor has equipped me with a neural inhibitor.
Once my mind is probed, my memories will be erased.

CHAKOTAY
All memories?

SEVEN
My memory loss should be temporary. Once the nanovirus
is deployed, the drones will regain their awareness, they
will be contacted by Korok to return me to Voyager where
the Doctor will restore me to my human form.

CHAKOTAY
This sounds too dangerous. I wish we had more time.

SEVEN
We'll have plenty of time when I return.

They share a tender moment and say goodbye.

Captains log star date 55872.10. We are hours away from carrying out our own strategic plan. Seven of Nine will be taking a shuttle and will rendezvous with the Queen's vessel. General Korok is standing by awaiting our instructions. The crew seem on edge with this alliance even though our chances of prevailing are better than usual. Having gone through assimilation, I find myself feeling disturbed at the prospect of Seven of Nine reliving Borg assimilation. The Doctor is confident he'll be able to restore Seven to her human form but will most likely be limited emotionally due to the fail safe mechanism. I feel as though she's taken a step forward and two steps back in reclaiming her humanity. Computer...end log.

INT. BRIDGE

TUVOK
Captain, I'm receiving reports from deck six that
Seven of Nine has armed herself. She's attacked
three crewmen and is heading towards the shuttle bay.

JANEWAY
Seven of Nine...if you can hear me, please respond.

No answer.

JANEWAY
Harry, construct a level 5 force field around the
shuttle bay.

HARRY
She's initiated a sight to sight transport into one of the
shuttles.

CHAKOTAY
Seal the shuttle bay doors.

TUVOK
She's firing weapons at the launch doors. The shuttle has
left the bay.

JANEWAY
Get a tractor beam lock on that shuttle.

TUVOK
She's modulated the shuttle's shields, we're unable to
get a lock.

JANEWAY
Bridge to shuttle. You are to return to Voyager immediately.
If you do not comply we will fire on you.

No answer.

JANEWAY
Tuvok, target the shuttle's engines.

Voyager fires and disables the shuttle, it is afloat and venting plasma. Within seconds, the Queen's vessel appears, fires on Voyager and attaches a tractor beam to the shuttle. Voyager is damaged and has to retreat. The shuttle is brought inside the diamond shaped vessel.

CHAKOTAY
So far so good.

JANEWAY
Now we wait. Doctor, how are her vitals?

DOCTOR
Unchanged.

FADE OUT.

END OF ACT ELEVEN

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ACT TWELVE

FADE IN.

INT. QUEEN'S CHAMBER

Seven of Nine is escorted by two drones to the Queen's chamber. She enters and observes the Queen being assembled. The Queen's upper torso with a free flowing spine is slowly lowered by two cables into a lower torso. Clamps attach the two pieces and the Queen walks toward the former drone.

QUEEN
Welcome home Seven of Nine Tertiary Adjunct of
Unimatrix Zero One. I see they've made you appear
more human. Your implants have been removed. You
are truly human. We're glad you've decided to join us.

SEVEN
You've left me no choice! You threatened to assimilate
Voyager if I didn't comply. Give Captain Janeway the
transwarp technology and let Voyager go.

QUEEN
Such humanity...Sacrificing oneself for your friends. No
wonder Janeway fought to retrieve you. I'm not going
to repeat the same mistake. I have no intention of keeping
my word. Once we've determined you're not here to deceive
us we'll assimilate Voyager. Probe her thoughts and prepare
her for re-assimilation!

SEVEN
No!

Enraged, Seven tries to escape but she is stopped by two drones. She physically assaults the first two that approach her and is then cornered by a converging cybernetic crowd. She is restrained and injected with two assimilation tubules in her neck. The feeling of terror overcomes her as she collapses onto her knees. Immediately, Seven's expression disappears as her humanity drains from her existence.

QUEEN
(takes a deep breath and exhales)
Welcome back Annika. We've missed you.

Seven is taken into an assimilation chamber to complete the process of becoming Borg.

INT. BRIDGE

DOCTOR
Captain...Seven's vitals are destabilizing.

JANEWAY
(upset, she looks over at Chakotay)
Understood.

EXT. QUEEN'S VESSEL (OPTICAL)

INT. ASSIMILATION CHAMBER

No longer in a blue Starfleet uniform. Seven's body is now covered in black exo-plating and her left arm has been replaced by a mechanical prosthetic. Her left eye has been replaced by a large obtrusive device with a laser used to enhance vision. Her expression is blank for the most part except for some moisture forming in her right eye. A tear escapes from its duct and makes its way down her cheek. Seven's coloring is grayish and her blonde hair is nowhere to be seen. As the drones continue their violation, a long narrow metallic rod penetrates her right temple and into her skull. As the rod fits into place a red laser beam from her occipital implant shoots straight ahead signifying the birth of a Borg drone. Seven of Nine sits up, receives orders from the Queen and joins her new Collective.

INT. BRIDGE

JANEWAY
Doctor, what are her readings?

DOCTOR
Her bio-readings are stabilizing. I believe the
re-assimilation process is complete.

JANEWAY
Bridge to Astrometrics.

ICHEB
Icheb here.

JANEWAY
Have you detected anything unusual on the Queen's
vessel?

ICHEB
Yes Captain, there's an increase in activity of some
kind.

JANEWAY
Keep us informed of anything unusual. Harry, open
a channel to General Korok.

HARRY
Channel open.

JANEWAY
Voyager to General Korok, the nanovirus has been
deployed.

GENERAL KOROK
(V.O.)
Acknowledged.

On that note, the two Borg vessels lift out of the planet's atmosphere along with Voyager. All three vessels close in on the Queen's vessel.

INT. QUEEN'S CHAMBER

QUEEN
What are they doing? What's happening? They aren't
responding to my orders. Bring her to me!

Seven of Nine is brought to the Queen's chamber.

QUEEN
What have you done to us? You've released some sort
of virus. Tell me how to counteract it!

Seven stands in front of the Queen expressionless.

QUEEN
I'm severing your link to the Collective. Now tell me how
to counteract the virus or you will be taken apart.

SEVEN
(confused)
This drone has insufficient information.

QUEEN
(talking to another drone)
Extract the information from her cortical array. If you don't
find anything, dismantle her.

The Queen soon realizes that Seven of Nine doesn't have any knowledge of the virus and gives the order to have her destroyed. Two drones approach and grab Seven by each arm and she is dragged away kicking and screaming until she is deactivated and falls unconscious. Drones becoming aware of their surroundings receive a transmission from the Resistance to retrieve Seven of Nine and pursue the Queen. In the meantime, Voyager and Korok's vessels launch an attack against the Queen's vessel.

QUEEN
Order into chaos. Why is this happening? Why can't
I regain control? If they want to be liberated, then
they will die! Activate self destruct sequence in four
minutes!

INT. BRIDGE

The Captain is summoned by Icheb.

ICHEB
(V.O.)
Astrometrics to Bridge.

JANEWAY
Bridge here...What have you got?

ICHEB
(V.O.)
Captain, I'm detecting energy fluxuations, I believe
the Queen has activated a self destruct sequence.

JANEWAY
Harry, open a channel to Korok.

HARRY
Channel open, go ahead Captain.

JANEWAY
General Korok, begin transporting your drones. The
Queen has initiated a self destruct sequence.

GENERAL KOROK
(V.O.)
Transporation is already commencing. We've detected
this as well. Captain Janeway, we have your crewman,
she is not herself. You'll need to evacuate immediately.
The explosion will destroy Voyager. We will remain
and complete transport, our shields will protect us from
the blast. We'll rendezvous at these coordinates and
return Seven of Nine to you.

JANEWAY
Understood. Tom get us out of here, warp 9.

TOM
Yes ma'am.

As Voyager enters warp speed, the Queen's vessel explodes. The shock wave catches up with Voyager and tosses everyone out of their seats.

INT. SICKBAY

Two hours later, Voyager meets Korok's vessels at the designated coordinates. Seven of Nine has been transported to sickbay and has begun the process of becoming human again. Janeway, Chakotay and Korok observe the Doctor as he and Tom continue their de-assimilation.

GENERAL KOROK
She is a true warrior. She fought for a good cause, I
can see what Axum saw in her.

JANEWAY
Have you heard from him?

GENERAL KOROK
Yes, he's in the Beta Quadrant. He's formed an
alliance with species 8472. His Resistance movement
is quite strong. We hope to join his efforts soon.

JANEWAY
That's good to hear. When you see him, give him our best.

GENERAL KOROK
I will. Thank you Captain. Once again you've helped
us battle the Collective. As a token of our appreciation,
we would like to present you with a transwarp coil. It
should get you a little closer to home.

JANEWAY
On behalf of my crew, thank you. We're just glad to see
the Resistance is making progress against the Collective.

GENERAL KOROK
So are we. Goodbye Captain, good luck on your journey.

Both Janeway and Chakotay acknowledge Korok as he returns to his vessel.
The operations continue for the next few days. The Doctor has decided to keep Seven sedated until her surgeries are completed and she is fully regenerated.

On day four an unconscious Seven of Nine is brought from her alcove to sickbay. The Doctor runs a scan over the length of her body and is pleased with the readings. The pigment in her face has returned and her blonde hair is restored. The Doctor has decided to leave the facial implants because Borg technology has advanced some since four years. With the new occipital and temporal implants, Seven will have enhanced vision and hearing. To assist in the healing process, a bio-suit has replaced the blue star fleet uniform.

The Doctor revives Seven with a hypospray to her neck. Both Janeway and Chakotay are there to witness her awakening. She opens her eyes and sits up immediately.

DOCTOR
Not so fast. Do you know who you are?

SEVEN
Yes, I'm Seven of Nine Tertiary Adjunct of
Unimatrix Zero One.

DOCTOR
Do you know who I am?

SEVEN
Of course, you're the Doctor.

DOCTOR
Do you know where you are?

SEVEN
(confused)
Yes, I'm in sickbay. Why am I here? What's happened?

DOCTOR
I had to adjust some of your implants, but you're
okay now. What's the last thing you remember?

SEVEN
The crew had been abducted and brainwashed.
We were working at a factory.

DOCTOR
Seven, that was a few months ago. Do you remember
being on a Borg vessel recently?

SEVEN
Borg! No...is Voyager in danger?

DOCTOR
No Seven, everything is fine.

SEVEN
(confused)
Captain, please explain.

JANEWAY
You need to regenerate. I'll fill you in later.

Seven exits sickbay and goes to Cargo Bay 2 to regenerate. Janeway and Chakotay remain in sickbay with the Doctor.

CHAKOTAY
Doctor, I thought you said her memory loss was
temporary.

DOCTOR
It was supposed to be. It seems the combination of her
re-assimilation and neural inhibitor erased her most recent
memories. It seems she has no memory of the last few
months.

CHAKOTAY
That can't be. How can she forget about us? Is there
something we can do to help her remember?

DOCTOR
I'm not sure it's such a good idea. She may not be
able to handle those memories just yet. Feeling strong
emotions is what got her in trouble in the first place.
With the help of General Korok's knowledge of
assimilation and Borg physiology, Seven is finally
stabilized. Her nanoprobe production has been restored
and her implants have adjusted to the new cortical node.
In my opinion, we should give her some time to adjust.

JANEWAY
(looking at Chakotay)
I agree. I'm sorry Chakotay, I know you have feelings
for her, but it's too much of a risk. We'll inform the crew
about her condition. As for her quarters, we'll keep them
for her until she's ready.

CHAKOTAY
(disappointed)
I understand. I'm just relieved she's okay. At least
we've got her back. Maybe some day she'll remember
the time we spent together and her feelings for me
will return.

JANEWAY
I'm sure they will. Come on Chakotay, let's get some
coffee.

An hour later, Chakotay enters cargo bay 2 and finds Seven regenerating in her alcove.

INT. CARGO BAY 2

Chakotay walks up to the alcove and faces the regenerating Seven.

CHAKOTAY
I know you can't hear me but I wanted to tell you that
the short time we spent together meant everything to
me. You made me feel alive. I won't give up on you.
I'm in love with you Seven.

After a few minutes, a heartbroken Chakotay exits the cargo bay.

As the Commander exits, the doors to the cargo bay close. We hear a click and Seven of Nine disengages from her alcove. "Regeneration cycle incomplete" says the ship's computer.

FADE OUT.

END OF ACT TWELVE