Star Trek Voyager #16: Seven of Nine by Christie Golden

Author:Christie Golden [Golden, Christie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Science Fiction, Fiction, Media Tie-In, General
ISBN: 9780743453820
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Publisher: Pocket Books/Star Trek
Published: 2002-12-20T00:00:00+00:00

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"In contrast," said Seven evenly, "I smelled carrion."

"If I had been a mere human," said the Doctor, rather smugly, "I would have been fooled, too. I would never have noticed the electrical impulses the Skedan children were emitting-they wouldn't have let me read my instruments correctly. Apparently, mastery of telepathy to the point where the impulses can be controlled comes with adulthood."

"I believe that we have a group of telepaths on board, and I believe they've been manipulating our minds-and, in the case of Seven, to the point of torture," said Janeway. "I can see where they'd resent her, but why us?"

Seven hesitated before replying. "As I said, I have reason to believe that their goal is to kill the Emperor.

They were almost totally defenseless when the Borg came upon them.

Perhaps they hold him responsible for their planet's destruction. When the Doctor completes his adjustments, I should be able to home in on any weapons they might be carrying."

"But we checked them for-" Janeway stopped in mid-sentence. "Damn. I bet the security guards smelled something really nice when they checked the Skedan packs. Seven, thank you. I've got enough to get Tuvok on it. Doctor, continue. When Seven's adjustments are done, let me know at once."

"I told you," said Tamaak, his large eyes pleading with her, "We are doubly victims-of the Scarlet Death and of prejudice."

Now that she knew what to look for-or, rather, sniff for-Janeway could easily detect the rich scent of fresh coffee.

"I smell coffee," she said, her voice hard. "That's my favorite smell in the universe. Tell me, what did Mr. Paris smell? Or my security guards? Your attempt to destroy Seven of Nine failed and she's recovered her memories. All of them, including knowledge of your telepathic skills. She'll be joining us shortly, Borg technology and all, and you may be able to make me think or see what you want, but you won't be able to fool her. Just as you weren't able to fool the Doctor," she added.

All the wind went out of Tamaak's sails. He literally seemed to grow smaller before her eyes. The smell of coffee faded. "I deeply regret the necessity of lying to you, Captain. Please believe that."

"But why, Tamaak? Seven has an idea, but I want to hear your side of the story."

"We had to get to Lhiaari. We knew the Ku were after us. We needed your protection. It is-it is all we have left, now."

"What is?"

He lifted his eyes and her heart sped up at the anger and pain in their brown depths. "Revenge, Captain.

Revenge. You have spoken to me of your Federation of Planets. It broke my heart to hear of such loyalty among such diverse worlds. We paid Tribute every single year to the Emperor. We sent our telepaths to do his errands, despite the danger and the hatred that they faced from all the other races in the Empire. We did our part, and when we learned the Borg were descending upon our helpless planet, we had faith that Emperor Beytek would do his.

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