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Paradise
Sequel to Time to heal
Set three months after Time to Heal.
C/P
1/1
Voyager finds an ideal planet for some long awaited shore leaves
but is it all as it seems?
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Waking up slowly Chakotay smiled as he recalled the night before, they had found a beautiful planet for some much needed shore leave, they had both remembered the words of Yula telling them that they would tell about their three month marriage and it also brought up the memories of promises made, They both knew that this was the planet Yula had told them about.
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"Honey?"
Chakotay replied with a smirk, "Yes dear?"
Rolling his eyes Tom bit back his smart retort, instead he told him, "I think it's time to tell the others about our marriage."
Grinning at his husband nodding, they had worked hard to get to this point they had both received counseling working through their anger and doubts, through it was hard work but they both agree that it was worth it to get pass it and work on their relationship, having married in secret while on Helua, they had both agree since they weren't ready to let the others know but wanted to be married in quiet just the two of them, he remembered returning the questions asked about the new tattoos that graced their wrist from the cord that laid hidden in Tom's bag along with a framed photo that had arrived just before they left the hotel, it now sat on their desk, the frame it came in was the silver and gold theme that had applied to them, with a message from Yula and Heya, 'The Gods wish to share this image with you, to remind you of your love in the hard times, blessing Yula and Heya.' Chakotay had to admit that the Photo had saved him when they hit rough patches, when the anger got to be to much for him to deal with, he would then sit at the desk just staring at the photo and feel the anger flow out of him.
"Yes I agree it time."
Moving into his arms Tom said, "I booked some time on the holodeck. I have a program that I've been working on just for us and would like to our bonding ceremony in it."
Nodding Chakotay laid a kiss on his lips, "What time did you book it for and what one?"
"Fifteen hundred hours is that enough time for you to get ready? And in holodeck one."
"More than enough time."
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Having parted and doing what they needed before meeting at holodecks, Chakotay arrived first dressed in his buckskins waited for Tom to join when he did his jaw dropped standing before him was the most beautiful sight, dressed in soft white buck skins that molded to his body like a second skin, his vest was beaded with designs of Voyager on one side and the design of his tattoo on the other, on his arms he worn silver armbands, apart from the ring that graced his finger, that he had placed there three months earlier, no other jewelry was worn, having not heard hard soles as Tom moved closer he looked down taking note that his feet were bare.
Reaching a hand out Tom grinned at his lover's dazed and surprised look, just what he had been aiming for when he worked on his outfit.
Taking Tom's hand as his face lit up saying, "You're beautiful baby."
Ducking his head as his face heated up saying, "Thanks, you look hot as well babe."
Pulling Tom into him for a hug, "Thanks babe. Now lets get this done so everyone can share in our joy with us."
Pulling apart Tom nodded as he called out, "Computer run TayParis beta six three."
"Acknowledged, Running."
Holding hands they entered, Chakotay shocked as he took in his first look turning so he was facing his husband and dragging him into his arms saying, "Oh Tommy thank you."
"You're welcome baby."
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Two hours later they left the holodeck promising to return to run their special program again.
Grinning at the looks from passing crew members as they eyes lingered on the new tattoo that graced Tom's forehead.
After having a small gathering in their quarters, Tom and Chakotay had told their friends of their new status, they had both been shocked that none of them seem all that surprised that they had married nor did they express any hurt feeling of not being there to witness their joining.
Ken had told them that he knew of Tom's feeling about being in the public eye over what he considers to be private matters and he always knew that when Tom did get married it wouldn't be a big one, the smaller the better.
After everyone wished them all the best Tom and Chakotay were left alone when Tom sprung another surprise on him.
"Angel?"
Chakotay nibbled on Tom's neck replied, "Mmmmm."
Trying to pull back from his mate's loving grip, "Please baby can you stop for a moment? I promise you it will be worth it."
Glancing up with lust in his eyes, he leered at him, "Yeah?"
With a snort of amusement, Tom nodded as he smiled, "Yeah it will be love, now lets put this on hold till I've finished," Smiling as he watched Chakotay tried to get some control over his raging hormones, reaching for and holding both of Chakotay's hands in his, Tom looked into his eyes saying, "There no other way to say this, so I'll just say it, I wish to have your child."
Shocked beyond words, Chakotay just stared at him, with a silly look before dragging him into his lap and begun kissing him into oblivion, panting Tom asked, "I take that you like this?"
Grunting he replied, "More than like Poocuh, I love it and you, Thanks for making one of my dreams come true."
Without another word Chakotay set about making sure that he worshiped his husband's body with only his mouth and hands into climax.
Laying limply in his husbands arms, Tom told him, "We have an appointment with the Doc tomorrow morning before briefing."
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Feeling his beloved stir beside him with a moan, "Ugh morning love."
"Morning Poocuh."
Sitting up Tom rubbed his face as he said, "It's time to get up and see the Doc."
Climbing out of bed Chakotay smiled at his rumpled husband asking, "Care to join me?"
As Tom's eyes lit up at the thought then frowned, "Nah better not, you know where it always leads to and we need to save this lot for the Doc."
At his horny lover's pout Tom chuckled, "Later babe, go and have your shower while I go and get breakfast started."
Moving into the bathroom Chakotay stepped into the sonic shower, having decided on saving their water rations for a bath for them later that night.
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After they saw the Doc, they left him to start the process of mixing their sperm together then inject it into eggs, then during their lunch break they would return and come out pregnant.
Tom was glad that the morning shift was quiet flying at impulse while they scanned the world below them, wishing that it was lunch time already squirmed in his chair all morning he felt the Commander eyes staring at the back of his head.
Chakotay stared at the pale blond sitting in front him jumping when he felt someone tapping him on the arm, "Voyager to Commander Chakotay? Anyone home?"
Looking over at his captain and long time friend with an embarrassed look saying, "Sorry Captain did you want something?"
Shaking her head then pointed to the chrono saying, "It's time for lunch and I was wondering if you care to join me?"
Looking at her as he said, "Unfortunately I can't, I have a prior commitment already."
Grinning Kathryn leant over the arms of her chair saying, "Oh I'm sure that your husband can make do without you for an hour or so Commander."
Tom smiled as he over heard his husband and the Captain discussing lunch plans, Tom decided to help his husband out by saying, "Sorry Captain but it's not just me he's busy with, we have an appointment with the doctor, and if we don't move it we gonna be late."
"What for?"
Chakotay jumped in saying, "Sorry we can't discuss it with you Captain, it's a rather personal affair." With that Chakotay and Tom headed off to the lifts.
Looking disappointed, Kathryn watched as the two men entering the lifts, once the door closed she whipped her head about with a smile she called out, "Harry my boy, we're going to have some new crew members in oh I say about nine months time, get that Ken of your to start the book up and put me down to multi's births and I'd say at this stage two what sexes not sure, Tom will carry them but keep my bet open so I can change it when more information is known. Oh and Harry since you and Ken are Tom best friend pump him and let me know."
"Aye Captain."
Tuvok eye brow raise another notch as he said, "Captain you're jumping to conclusions, there is not enough information to come to that conclusions."
"Tuvok call it my gut feeling, I was right that Tom and the Commander would wed in private was I not?"
"I can not discount that you were correct in that but it was also stated that Ensign Dalby was over heard saying that to Mister Kim and you, so I would not call that a gut feeling as you say it was."
"Didn't I win the bet?"
"Indeed but you lost the bet when they would tell us, you were out by four weeks, B'Elanna and I won that part of the bet and I believe it would be a single child and female."
"And pray tell how did you come to that."
"B'Elanna was in sick bay during that time and I over heard their talk with the Doctor they wish for a girl child in fact Commander Chakotay what her to look like Mister Paris blond and blue eyed while Mister Paris what's the Commander dimples, you are correct about Tom carrying the child."
Shaking her head as she asked, "And you don't think that they knew that she was in there?"
"Since she was under a console I doubt it, unless the Doctor warned them in someway."
"I'll keep to my bet Harry."
"How many rations?"
Looking at him as she mulled over everything, "Oh how about two weeks worth's?"
"They're your rations Captain."
"Indeed they are. Oh and ensign?"
"Yes Captain?"
"When you and Ken marry, no sneaking off like they did, in fact I'll have to get a promise out of you not to, that way I know I'll over see at least one wedding on this ship."
Blushing Harry heard the snickers from the bridge crew as he replied, "We had no intention of sneaking off Captain but since we're not engage yet, you have no worries about it."
"Harry, I'd do something about making an honest man out Kenneth Dalby, don't you agree?"
Croaking out a yes, Harry hurried off the bridge much to the amusement of the bridge crew.
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After being told to rest for the rest of the day, Tom rubbed his stomach asking, "When will we know Doc?"
"In a week Tom and two weeks later we'll know how many took."
"You know you can't take part in the betting pool?"
Looking miffed as he stiffly told him, "Mister Paris I have never partook in the betting pool, I have better things to do than waste rations on a petty past time."
With a chuckle Chakotay held Tom off the bio bed saying, "Lets get you home and into bed. Doc how soon will he be able to return to duty?"
"Tomorrow will be suffice, as long as he takes it easy and listens to his body, he'll be fine."
Chakotay turn to leave when he stopped turning again and asked, "Can we still have sex?"
Noticing his rising colour with a smirk, replied, "Commander you can have sex but I don't think it will be with your husband, and I think you may regret having sex with another." When he noticed their chest fallen expressions he explained gently, "Sorry I know that this isn't is the answer you wanted but I must stress this no penetration at all for Tom, it may harm the baby and since this is the first time I've done this sort of thing I'm going with the side of caution, you can do anything else but penetration, after a month, I'll review my findings and make my decision then."
Chakotay nodded as he said, "We'll abide by your decision then, you know best. Thanks and see you in a week times then."
With an arm about each others waist they walked out as they stepped into the tubolift and called for their floor, cuddling into Chakotay's side, Tom asked, "How are you going to explain my absents from duty?"
"Not to worry, now watch and listen, Commander Chakotay to Captain Janeway."
"What can I do for you Commander?"
With a smirk at his husband as he asked, "Will it be alright if Tom and I work in my office this afternoon?"
"Is this about that idea you suggested to me?"
With his smirk widening, he replied, "Yes Captain it is."
"Then you have my permission then."
"Thanks Captain, Chakotay out."
Stepping back and looking at him with a small frown, Tom asked, "I'm meant to be resting, remember the Doc's orders?"
Pulling him back to his side for a one armed hug as he told him, "And you will be, just in my office on the couch, so if Kathryn checks, she'll know that you're with me, you know that the pool going to be running and she will be in on."
"Sneaky love and it's running now, our dear Captain think we're going to have multi's and has bet two weeks worth of rations, Tuvok with the help of B'Elanna, thinks it's a single birth, but no bet laid as of yet."
"How do you know?"
"Remember when I was checking my mail in the Doc's office?"
"Yeah." As it drawn on him his face broke into a smile, "And they say I'm sneaky."
"I have Ken's and Harry's console rigged to let me know of any betting pool made against us, so far Janeway and Tuvok have won the pools so far."
"That explains the coffee, why didn't you tell me?"
"Cuz we gonna have some fun with this one baby that why, that was piss money compared to what this one gonna be."
Exiting the lift they headed to Chakotay office. Entering his office with a chuckle, Chakotay hustled Tom over to his couch saying, "You are now ordered to rest." Pulling the blanket that draped the back of the couch throwing it over Tom's legs once satisfied that he was covered, Chakotay kissing the top of his head saying, "Rest now Poocuh."
Walking to his desk Chakotay begun working every once in awhile he'd stop to check on Tom, grinning every time Janeway commed him or scanned the room, he had rigged the computer to tell her that they were working not wanting her to find out that Tom was actually sleeping on his couch.
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"Ohh those two are sneaky Kenny, they had the computer rigged, I swear that I saw smoke coming out of her ears after she checked."
Ken hugged his lover to him as they snuggled on their couch, "Boy I wish I could have been there, sounds like it was interesting on the bridge. Ayala told me that Tom had just woken up when he went in to see Chakotay, his hair all tousled out of place and he looked groggy, you know the look 'I've just woken up'?"
"Yeah I know that look."
With a look they both started to laugh.
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In their quarters Tom wondered what the crew would think of him being pregnant not that he really cared but he didn't wish to be the butt of the jokes that were bound to start up over it. He knew that Chakotay was worried about Brian Gaslow and his girlfriend Sindy starting something when they found out about the babies.
Chakotay walked in humming as he rubbed a towel across his chest asking, "Babe do you know where my robe is?"
With a shake of his head, Tom smiled at him saying, "If you cleaned up in our room, you may just find it."
Finding it he sagged it up saying, "Never mind found it."
Rolling his eyes at him Tom asked, "Eat in or brave Neelix cooking?"
"We need to start saving rations for the babies so as much as I hate to, I guess it's braving the Mess hall."
Moving pass him Tom swiped at Chakotay butt saying, "Then get dress babe, no husband of mine is going out like that."
Chakotay asked cheekily, "Oh and how many husbands do you have?"
"Oh just this big and tall brute of a man and if anyone sees him dressed just in a robe. I just might end up losing him."
"Never babe, I'm yours and no one else is ever gonna have me."
Smacking his ass again, Tom laughed as he told him, "Just as well then babe, since I'm yours then ain't it?"
Throwing his towel at his laughing husband, "Asshole."
Crossing his arms across his chest with a smug smile saying, "Yeah I know and it's all yours."
As he moved passed Chakotay lean in for a kiss, "You bet it is." Moving pass Chakotay dumped his robe onto their unmade bed, dressing in the clothes that laid on top of it, once done he quickly made the bed to stop the griping from his blond hubby picked up and dumped his dirty clothes by the bathroom door, feeling that he had done his share of cleaning for the day, he headed back into the living area asking, "Ready?"
Grabbing his hand Tom nodded walking side by side the left their quarters and headed toward the Mess to join their friends and family.
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Entering the room not noticing at first when it felt quiet till they both felt eyes on them and a voice calling out, "So the slut turned into a real bitch, gonna have a baby just like a woman."
Reaching for Chakotay but missing as he roared passed and threw himself at the smaller man yelling, "You're dead fucker." Straddling his chest he pummel his fist into his face.
Tom stood dumbstruck a voice roared, "What the hell is going on in here?"
Harry and Ken raced over and tried to pulled an enraged Commander off an unconscious Gaslow.
Shaking himself out of his daze Tom raced over to his husband to try to calm him down, kneeling at his side. Tom pulled Chakotay into his arms, running his hands down his back crooning smoothing words into his ear as Chakotay jerked and sobbed, "Tommy. . . "
"Shh I've got you." Looking bleakly at the body of Gaslow, asking, "How is the fucker?"
With a smirk Ken told him, "Out for the count, nothing the Doc can't fix. What happened?"
"It happened so damn fast, Gaslow said something about me having a baby."
Chell called out, "He said and I quote, 'So the slut turned into a real bitch, gonna have a baby just like a woman.' end quote, then the Capt flew at him. It's anyone guess why he said what he did, there was no reason for it, it was uncalled for."
Tuvok and his team rushed in noticing that Ayala was already in the room strolled over, "What happened?"
Ayala explained what he had witnessed, "Commander Chakotay was provoke by Crewman Gaslow, he made a uncalled for remark about Tom sir."
"What was the remark?"
Tom in a low voice said, " 'So the slut turned into a real bitch, gonna have a baby just like a woman.' that what he said and Chakotay flew into a rage, I tried to stop him but he was to fast for me, the next thing I knew he was pounding Brian into a pulp."
Harry asked the question that was on their minds, "How did he know? He wasn't on the bridge or in sickbay."
Janeway who had entered at the end of the question with the Doctor said, "We have found proof that the Doctor's office and sickbay were bugged, we are now checking their quarters, that how he found out."
Tom blankly stared at her still in a daze he rocked Chakotay while smoothing his back as he asked, "It's over now isn't it?"
Everyone heard the doubt that laced his voice, Kathryn placed a hand on the pale man shoulders saying, "It's over Tom."
Nodding slowly, Tom looked down at Chakotay who had finally calmed down but refused to let him go, asked, "Captain what going to happen to Chakotay?" Tom felt him wince at his question.
Kathryn looked down at her first officer, as she said, "From what I've heard and have seen from before, he was provoked into the altercation, so he is going to be taken off shift for two weeks and his rations suspended for the same amount of time, his food will be delivered to your quarters during that time, he's to see no one but you and Tuvok, during that time he is to work through the anger he has aimed at Gaslow, with Tuvok."
Ken frowned saying, "Ahh excuse me Captain, if he to work through his anger toward him so do the rest of the ship, we're all sick and tired of his mouth, this isn't the first time Bri done this and believe me if Commander Chakotay hadn't done it, someone else would have, most likely me, Brian likes to rile Tom's friends up to the point of lashing out at him." Ken stopped when he heard Tom gasp and looked at him noticing that he had go pale, "Tommy what is it?"
Stunned Tom looked over at Gaslow who was showing sighs of stirring then back at the others saying, "I know how Brian knew Frank Rammer."
Tuvok confused at the change of subject, asked, "Who is Frank Rammer?"
"A man who claimed me while I was in prison. I always wondered how he did, it's just came to me, when Kenny called him Bri. Frank use to talk about owning a guy called Bri and how he did everything he was told, he always called him a natural, he even told me that he made him wear a collar and liked to walk him about with a leash like a dog. Bri was his first and when I fought him, he would compare us against each other he would always say Bri would do it straight away without question or a fight, you know the sort of thing. He even told me he liked it when I fought him, said that Bri was to passive for his taste. That he lost interest when Bri just did what he was told. I think he just liked having a reason to hit someone."
From behind him Brian hissed, "Now you know why I gunned after you. Frank always told me about you, in his letters to me there was always, Paris did this and that, fought him every step of the way, damn he respected you for the fact that you never broke, he broke me. I didn't start off like that, he went into prison for doing what he did to you and others, myself included but it wasn't me who turned him in, I sorta loved him, before we left for the badlands, he got a message to me telling me that you were gonna be with us and to tell him if you stepped out of line during that time, once we were out of here. I tried to hook up with you but you refused to have nothing to do with men, apart from the rapes no one claimed you, at first I thought Ken had, since he protecting you." Looking over at Chakotay as he said, "Captain, I'm not pressing any charging against Commander Chakotay, please don't punish him for something I started. I knew what was going to happen when I said what I did and I still pushed him anyway, I'll take whatever disciplinary action you deem fit for my actions against Mister Paris."
At her nod Janeway said, "Well Chakotay it looks like you'll be back on duty tomorrow as normal then, I'm still suggest that you see the Tuvok about the unresolved anger and your rations are still heading into an account for your babies, do you understand?"
"Yes Captain, I understand and agree." Moving to his feet, Chakotay helped Tom to his saying, "Brian I know you won't accept it but I'm sorry for hitting you."
With a snort, he shook he head saying, "No you're not, well maybe for the ones after the first one you are but the first one you're not. I saw the delight in your eyes when you threw that first punch, you've been wanting to hit me for a while now, not that I blame you sir."
Tom shifted slightly towards Chakotay side as his rival for so many years looked at him saying, "I know that there is nothing I can say or do to make up for the grief myself and Sindy put you through. I can say I'm glad that you didn't quit, he knew you were going to kill yourself that night Tom, he had asked me tell him if he needed to punish you when you got back to Auckland."
Shaking Tom felt Chakotay arm enfold him, as he heard the Captain say, "Tom wasn't going back. I had gotten him out for good." Kathryn nodded at Chakotay as he tighten his grip around his pale husband, "There no way in hell Tom going back to prison ever again. That Frank and Riker are never getting their hands on him or any other member of my crew ever again, now Crewman Gaslow I suggest that you start heading to the brig."
"Captain, if Mister Paris agrees I'd like my credits to go into Tom's account for the babies as well." With that he turned and headed out of the Mess hall with Tuvok team following behind him.
Chakotay breathed a sigh of relief as the tension eased from the room with Tom still in his arms he lead Tom over to a table as Harry called out, "I'll get your dinner for you."
"Thanks Harry."
Sitting Tom down Chakotay sat beside him asking, "You okay babe?"
"Shocked but okay." Tom reached up and touch Tay's cheek when his frown deepen, "Honestly Tay I'm stunned, he was owned and broken by that man, it explains a lot about him don't you think?"
"Yes it does, but I hope this is the end of this."
Tom smiled as he said, "I'm sure it is and for one I'm damn glad but it makes sense to me now, before it was just crazy. I had no idea why he was out to get me now I understand. Tay should we accept his credits?"
Looking at him, he slowly nodded as he said, "For the babies and only for them, I would, it the least he could do to make up for some of what happened."
"I'm glad and I accept yours as well."
With a laugh, he replied, "Ahh I won't stuffer to much, I have you to take care of me."
Tapping Tay's nose with his finger as he said, "That you do Angel. Ahh here comes Harry with dinner."
Harry placed their trays in front of them saying, "I picked out what looked edible."
"Thanks Har, Oh and you can end that book now, since you know now."
Harry looked at him and asked innocently, "What book are you talking about Tom?"
"Harry, Harry I know about the book."
"Ken do you know what Tom talking about?"
"Not in the slightest Harry, what book Tommy boy?"
Listening in amazement Chakotay heard Janeway say, "It use to shock the hell of me when he does that, have to say it still does at times."
"Captain?"
"How he bounces back so fast as if nothing happened."
Nodding as he listened to his lover laughing at something Harry had said, "Yeah it is a shock how he can bounce back so fast but I understand it now after we discuss it over with Tuvok and now I understand it."
"You're not mad at me for making you talk to him again."
Shaking his head, "No, I have some unresolved anger over Gaslow and I need to have some closure over the matter, but I can say that it will be along time coming for me to forgive him or trust him over what he done to Tom."
"Understood but we need to work a way of bringing him back into the fold, in a way he a victim as well, damn that Frank Rammer because of him, he hurt two people that we know of."
"Don't worry, I won't treat Gaslow unfairly when I deal with him."
Patting him on the shoulder as she told him, "That all I can ask. I have to admit I may have some trouble with dealing with him and his girlfriend. What are we going to do with them? Chakotay should I place his credits along with yours aside for the babies?"
"I'm not sure what to do with them at this moment, at the moment I feel like throwing the pair out of an airlock." Then with a smile he asked, "Why do you insist there is more than one child?"
With a heartily chuckle Janeway replied, "Are you saying that I'm wrong?"
With serious look on his face he told her, "Ahh my dear lady, if I told you, I'd just have to kill you." Losing his composure he begun laughing nearly falling off his chair as his laughter rang out.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
After obtaining permission for the Zulai for shore leave, their only request was that they leave the uniforms behind, so that how Tom and Chakotay found themselves, as they rested under some shade watching a game of volleyball being set up.
Ken strolled over throwing the ball at Chakotay with a grin, "Come on Cha join the game."
"Nope."
"It ain't you with the bun in the oven Cha," Bending down he grabbed his hands and jerked back pulling Chakotay up with him, "Sam and Neelix are going to join Tom."
Looking down at his smirking husband saying, "Rest Poocuh."
"I plan on it, I'll watch the game from here and maybe later take a dip."
"Wait till I'm whipped their asses and we'll go together."
"Sounds like some fun, care to lay some wages on that Commander?" A voice sounded from behind him.
Turning to face the person, "Sorry Ayala no can do."
"Scared you'll lose?"
With a grin Chakotay told him, "Nope, I have no credits remember?"
"That right how much longer till you start getting them back?"
Before he could say anything Tom piped up, "Never Greg, he has a family to support now."
"Aha the wife has spoken." Came a voice from behind.
Chakotay tensed waiting for Tom's reaction.
Tom shaded his eyes from the suns with a frown, trying to make out who it was then smiled, "B'Elanna only you would say something like that."
Growling at the others, "Well are we gonna play sometime this century?"
As everyone moved towards the net but B'Elanna, before moving Harry tossed his gear down beside Tom saying, "Your sunglasses and sunblock are in the bag Tom."
Glancing between the two at Tom's nod he moved off, he knew that this was the first time the two had spoken since breaking up.
Couching B'Elanna looked Tom over to see if he was really alright she still guilty about ending their relationship, she saw was happiness from him as she peered into his pale face, she smiled, "I'm glad that you're happy Tom."
Nodding slightly Tom smiled back saying, "I'm glad as well for the both of us B'El it was for the best. I don't blame you anymore, we've both found what we were looking for, you found Tuvok and Chakotay woke up and smelt the coffee."
"Bout time he did. How are you feeling?"
Rubbing his belly absently as he told her, "If I wasn't sick all the time I'd be great, I have no idea why they call it morning sickness since I get it anytime of the day, I think I'll let Chakotay carry the next one and have all the joy."
Grinning she asked, "So this isn't a once off?"
"No I've never liked the thought of one child and I know that Chakotay wants a big family."
"Make him work for it Tom."
"You bet I will, looks like they ready for you."
Looking over her shoulder at the others calling, "I'm coming, hold ya britches."
Laughing Tom laid a hand on her arm saying, "Don't become a stranger."
Grinning as she nodded, "I won't. Catch ya later."
Pulling Harry bag over Tom opened it, finding his sunglasses he has left behind when he had came down, he had commed Harry to bring them with him when he came to join them, putting them on Tom settled as comfortably as he could against a tree to watch the game between the bridge officers and the others.
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An hour later Tem and Ayala had joined them bringing a picnic basket full of food, Tom leant against Chakotay shoulder as they tried to tally up the points from the game they had lost count Ken insisted that his team had won, while Harry insisted that the bridge team had.
Shaking his head Tom suggested, "Call it a draw then."
Harry looked over at him with a frown as he explained, "We can't we need to have a rematch so that the winner can take on the next department."
Chakotay groaned, "A rematch? Okay let make it the team to score to five first, that way it's not a whole game."
"Deal and Tom can keep score."
"Damn I wish I was playing, gonna be better than being the score keeper."
"I disagree we need someone who isn't connected to any of the teams playing and Tom bridge crew, I think either Tem or Neelix."
Someone called out, "How about the Doc?"
Relieved that he didn't have to play scorekeeper Tom relaxed and listened to his friends.
"Okay so Tem and Neelix will both keep score and if they are unsure of a play, Tom will help them agreed?"
With his hand under his husband's shirt, he idly rubbing his stomach, Chakotay watched with his head resting on his other hand laying on his side as he waited for whatever was decided by the others, he was glad that he didn't have to command anything while on leave, smoothing the flesh under his hand with a blissful smile, it had be a week and the Doc had told them that out of the four eggs he had inserted three had taken, he was going to be a papa to three daughters, he had been shock to find that they were all females but the Doc had told him that it was not that unusual for the fetuses to be the same sex, he was hoping that they are all identical and looked like Tom.
Kathryn watch as her XO with his hand under her pilot's shirt rubbing his stomach, looking at his face, she smiled at the content look on his face, moving her gaze to the other half of the couple saying, "So how did the appointment go with the Doc Tom?"
With a lazy smile Tom said, "Good, I can't wait for the morning sickness to pass, why they call it morning sickness is beyond me, since I've never been sick in the morning."
"Any cravings yet?"
"Not yet, I think Tay dreading that part of it."
Hearing his name Chakotay looked over at him saying, "It's not that part that I'm dreading it's the mood swings."
"Ahh the dreaded mood swings, you don't have to worry about them Angel, us Parises never stuffer with a bout of that, it's the cravings and being sick, but since I'm the first male of my family to do this, you just may have a cause to worry, but I'm sure someone will let you crash on their couch if it happens."
Ken piped up, "You gonna kick him out of his own quarters?"
With a content smile as he gazed fondly at his husband Tom laid a hand on top of Chakotay's one on his belly as he replied, "Damn straight."
Looking into his husband's blue orbs full of merriment, returned his smile letting his eyes express his feelings and letting his lust and desire he felt for him shine through.
Tom's grin grew wider as Harry called out, "Quick get some water and throw it over them, they need to cool off."
Laughing Chakotay sat up pulling Tom up with him saying, "Don't worry we're going to take a quick dip before starting the game."
Tom was glad that his shirt was hiding the evidences of his arousal, as he stood up smiling as Chakotay moved to stand just behind him, since he had taken his shirt off during the game, with their towels in hand they headed towards the water.
Moving out of the others sight hidden by a dune bank, Tom and Chakotay dropped their towels onto the sand and headed into the water, they walked till they were waist deep in the crystal clear water, pulling Tom into his arms, Chakotay ravished his mouth, squeezing his ass pulling him closer to his harden member, rocking his hip against Tom, Chakotay moaned as Tom's hand slipped into his swimming trunks gripping his ass as he rocked against him, Chakotay really wanted to be inside Tom's warm body but till the Doc lifted his ban, he had to make do with what he could get, he felt one of Tom's hand move between them and stroke his cock thrusting into his hand as he reached into Tom's short and begun stroking him to completion, claiming his mouth again, Chakotay came in Tom's hand with a muffled moaned, with another thrust of his hips Tom came in his hand groaning against his lips. Leaning their heads on each others shoulders with arms about each other to hold the other up they returned slowly from the ecstasy high.
"Feeling alright now Angel?"
Nibbling on the skin under his lips Chakotay moaned lazily, "Mmm."
Aching his neck to the side to give him room to move, "Angel don't start something you can't finish."
Pausing his ministrations long enough to say, "I always finish what I start baby." Rocking his renewed erection, saying seductively, "Ready for round two baby?"
Wrapping his arms about his neck, "You may be baby but I'm ready for sleep Angel. I'm afraid it's one of the draw backs of carry a child." Tweaking his nose, Tom pushed off laughing as Chakotay lost his footing and sunk under the water.
Chakotay surfaced spitting out the water from his mouth as he watched his impish mate waddled through the water with a shit eating grin on his face thinking, 'Spirits, I love that man, between him and kids I'm gonna be in heaven, they're gonna keep me on my toes and I going to love every damn fucking minute of it.'
Diving under the water to get some control over his raging libido, before joining the others.
Reaching their gear, Tom snatched up his towel and wiped of his body of water, sinking into the golden sand, wiping his hair as he watched as Chakotay frolicked in the water, with a grace of a dolphin, as he cut through the water, it was a side he wished he could see more often now that the stress had eased off but while on Voyager, he had an image to up hold while he was on duty and it sometime crept into his private life.
Laying back with his elbows holding his upper body up so he could still watch, Tom smiled as Chakotay emerged from the water, looking like a water god as he made his way through the water, caressing his bronze skin, making his skin glisten in the light, as the rays lit upon the drops of water as they slowly made their way down his taut body it made them twinkle and glimmer like diamonds, his dark hair swept back from his brow, a sensual smile graced his lips as if he knew he was being watched.
With glazed eyes Tom moved slightly as he watched a drop of water making it way down Chakotay's body wishing it was him caressing that light brown skin, watching as it broke into two as it slipped about his taut and harden nipples slowly moving down his stomach, groaning as it stopped at the top of Chakotay's shorts.
Grinning down at his lust stuck husband nudging his foot with one of his own waiting till he had his attention before asking, "And just what were you looking at?"
Licking his lips saying, "Wishing I was that drop of water as it slid down your body."
"What was the groan for then?" He asked as he lowed his body down beside his lover.
"It stopped at the top of your shorts." Tom told him.
Rolling till he faced his husband with his eyes focus at his groin, saying, "It must have been some show baby." Reaching into his shorts, he fondled him to completion.
Tom came with a small groan, Chakotay gathered Tom to his chest as Tom slipped a hand between their bodies and returned the favour, muffling his groan against Tom's chest as he came, lounging in each others arm in the after glow for while before rising and heading back into the water to clean up.
"We better head back Angel before they sent a search party after us."
Chakotay who was looking over his shoulder replied, "To late, here they come now."
With a chuckle Tom said, "Thank god they didn't arrive before then." Leaning against Chakotay's board chest with their hands clasp together laying on his stomach as they watch Harry and Ken approach them with wary looks on their faces.
Tom decided to put them out of their misery called out, "It's safe to come closer."
Ken called back, "Come on we're waiting, get a move on."
With a long suffering sigh they broke apart and headed back to shore, gather their gear together, they headed back together holding hands with Harry and Ken.
Hearing voices calling out, "Let me guess, they were making out yet again?"
"Nope, not this time." Ken called back.
"You must have missed the show then."
"Thank god for small blessings then." Ken shot back.
Kathryn called out, "Okay lets get this game going shall we?"
Getting a chorus of 'yes' they made their way down to the net and begun the rematch game with Tem and Neelix keeping score.
"Foul."
"I'll give you foul, that was in."
"Vera that was out."
"It was in Pablo."
Tom shook his head as he called out, "It was out."
"Told ya."
Stalking back to her spot, Vera grinned evilly as she made her serve making sure she aimed it toward Pablo Baytart throwing the ball into the air she whacked it over the net laughing as it bounce off his head and into Harry's waiting spike shot, on it return it hit the sand Tem calling "Point bridge win five to three."
Vera called out, "That not a legal shot, we're not playing soccer here."
Pablo replied, "I'm sure that aiming at peoples heads isn't in the rule books either Vera."
Rolling his eyes Tom called out, "No score, Vera this time try and not aim for Pablo's or anyone else's head."
Muttering under her breath, "Spoilsport."
Rolling his eyes, Tom called, "Play ball."
Vera threw the ball up in the air again and smashed it over the net into Chakotay's waiting hands and with a flip of his wrist slammed it into the sand at Dalby feet, grinning as he jumped back with a yelp.
"Game, set and match." Chakotay called as he strolled over to his amused spouse, not aware that Dalby threw the ball at him till it smacked him in the back, spinning he glared, racing over to the doubled up man and slung him over his shoulder ignoring his yells and the laughter coming from the others as he strolled thigh deep into the water and threw him in, watching in glee as he hit the water with a loud splash, soon another figure sailed through the air with a high pitch squeal, smiling over at Pablo asking, "Vera?"
"Yeah Vera." Turning the two men moved to the shore watching the two drenched crew member struggled back to shore.
"Pablo you better start running."
Dalby stopped long enough to say, "Vera it's no use admit you're beaten, you started it and he finished it."
"Never, I'm not gonna admit defeat."
"Oh well then." With that Ken smiled as he pushed her, wincing as she screeched as she hit the water with a splash.
Laughing from the shore Tom watched from what he hoped was a safe place, when Ken moved toward him at a leisurely pace and a smile he didn't trust holding out his hands saying, "You wouldn't?"
"Wouldn't I?"
"Normally yes but I'm with child."
Pursing his lips with his eyes gleaming, "And that would be a problem cuz?"
"Cuz Ken if you gave it a thought, Tay toss you in the water for throwing a ball at him, what would he do if you tossed me?"
"Nothing."
From behind Chakotay growled, "Wouldn't I?"
Jumping Ken muttered, "Busted." Hold his hand up he said, "Okay I give up you win."
"You bet I do." With that Chakotay slung him over his shoulder again, laughing as someone called out, "Ken must love that view."
Snickering Tom watched as Ken sailed through the air again.
Shaking her head Kathryn said, "I don't know what you've done Tom but whatever it is keep doing it."
"Captain?"
Nodding at Chakotay as he strolled back with a huge grin saying, "I've never seen this side of him and I have to admit I like it and would like to see more of it when he off duty."
"Yes I like this softer version of him as well."
Nodding Kathryn called out, "Okay guys it time to get back to the ship and delegate with the Zulais for trading rights and to use their docking port to make repairs, so everyone on their best behavior. And remember dress nicely and not a uniform to be seen."
Smiling as she heard the cheer from the others.
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Tom feeling tired after spending the day in the open air and decided to take a nap before joining the rest of the crew for dinner with the Zulais.
Sitting at his desk Chakotay decided to use that time to catch up on reports that some how slipped through the cracks.
Tuvok and Janeway holed up in her office trying to figure a workable shore leave roster making sure everyone got their fair share of off time as well as duty time.
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Waking feeling refreshed climbing out of bed Tom headed into the living area smiling when he found Chakotay buried up to his neck in work, moving to stand behind him, Tom wrapped his arms about him and kissed his cheek.
Having had heard Tom moving about in their bedroom Chakotay laid the padd he had been reading down on the desk laying a big hand onto top of Tom's slim pale hands, entwining their fingers, smiling at the contrast between their colouring, dark, pale, Gold and Silver, smiling as he glanced at the frame that graced their desk, since their marriage very photo they had taken since ended up in a gold and silver frame.
Following Chakotay gaze Tom smiled at the two men wrapped in others arms and gold and silver glimmered as they swirled by on the slight air current, on each face was adorning and utter love completed the photo.
Looking up and back Chakotay turning his chair till he was facing the younger man and pulled him down till he was sitting on his lap.
With a sign as he sunk down onto his husband lap and snuggled into his warmth, with their hands still joined Tom laid them on his stomach.
Nuzzling the side of Tom's neck, resting his chin on his shoulder he asked, "Sleep well?"
Making lazy patterns on the back of the big mans hand as he said, "Yes I did."
Watching as Tom swirled lightly caressing the back of his hand stirring he said, "Good but baby we better move if we want to join the others."
"Who said anything about wanting to join them, but since we have to then we better get ready then."
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Enter the Great hall Tom on Chakotay arm, dressed in a pale blue tunic and white linen pants that clung to his long legs, while Chakotay was dressed in soft brown leather pants and a white linen shirt, they had been told to dress casual, the Zulu's believed in comfort over style but still dressing nicely instead of looking uncomfortable.
Chakotay guided Tom over to the drink table nodding at the Zulai they had passed they couldn't mingle with them till the opening speeches were done. Chakotay had gone over what rules there were, making sure that everything was in order he was glad that they didn't mind same sex relationships, if they did Tom and he would have come with other people, Tom would have arrived with Samantha Wildman, while he would have come with Kathryn, it was their backup plan after they had a run in with a homophobic planet.
Handing Tom a glass on what he hoped was nonalcoholic drink, since the Doctor has stated no drinking any alcohol of any sort while carrying.
"Thanks." Taking a sip, without a word he handed it back saying, "Angel I think I'll stick with water."
Grabbing the glass from him, he moved them to corner before taking a sip himself, "I think I'll will be as well, that would knock a Klingon flat on his ass in no time flat."
"Better warn the others or ask the Zulai if they have something without a kick."
Nodding as he discreetly poured the contents into a potted plant of some sort, Chakotay looked around till he spotted Kathryn and Tuvok, waving them over Tom them.
"Chakotay?"
"Spread the word that the drink on the table over there has a mightily big kick."
"Ahh yes the Gureas juice, we have something without an as you say a kick." A tall male with ash blond hair and multi changing eyes, they had been told about their eyes during an earlier meeting with them, they change colours with their moods, the light colours mean they are in great to good, while the darker colours mean they are angry to sad, the man before them eyes showed that he was amused, his twinkling yellow eyes changed to a darker yellow, as he lingered over Chakotay's form enjoying what he saw, he took note that the bigger man and the pale male next to him worn the same brand mark above their left brow, and he wondered the of the meaning of the bands about their fingers and the gold and silver tattoo's that peeked out from under the sleeves of their shirts, Talua let his eyes express his dismay at seeing that the Commander was mated or bonded to the pale tall man next to him, who was clearly showing his displeasure of his interest of his mate.
Talua nodded showing his respect to his claim of the bigger man that is till he knew just what they had before making his move, "Please follow me and I'll show you the javeas juice, we usually serve it to the children."
Frowning, Tom followed the taller man, he felt other man's interest in Chakotay, hoping the man wouldn't do anything about his interest towards his husband.
Feeling his husband tense up at his side laying a hand on his back as they followed the tall Zulai to another table.
Talua told them, "This table is the children's table the contents here are safe for your people to drink." Gazing back over at the big man smiling as he let his eyes flicker over to his mate saying, "You're a Falu are you not?"
"Excuse me?"
"Sorry Falu means female in same sex relationships." Talua was hoping he was right about the pale man, if he was he could make a move on the darker male.
Hearing a sound from behind the man, Tom watched as another tall Zulai male with flashing brown eyes and his pale pink hair flew out from behind him as he stormed over growling, "Talua Gaus back off."
Turning slowly with a grimace, "Daus you old Hutia."
"He taken, back off Talua, their ways are not ours." Daus bowed as he said, "Excuse my brother, if you had told him that you're a Falu, by saying yes means that he could make a move on the Commander."
"Daus go and gynas yourself."
"Father is looking for you, you know we don't talk to the visitors till after the welcome."
Rolling his bright blue eyes at his brother saying, "They were drinking Gureas juice, so I showed them to the Javeas juice."
"No excuse for showing interest in another person mate, what would Tahea say?"
"Tahea is a Falu as you well know, it gives me the right to seek out a Bulae."
Shaking his head saying, "That may be the case and have you asked the Commander if he wishes to be your Bulae?" As he waited for his brother answer Daus explained to them, "Sorry for this, a Bulae is a middle he/she would submit for the Vulas which Talua claims he is and then the Bulae would have the Falu submit to him/her."
Chakotay felt Tom shaking at his side as Kathryn tried to turn her laughter in to a cough, as Tuvok eyebrows joined his hair line, Chakotay tactfully replied, "Thanks but no thanks. My people only marry one person and it's for life, though it's not unheard of to have more than one in a marriage in other races but not in mine."
"You're married? Oh Talua you really out done yourself this time." Daus laughed as his brother turned bright red, as Daus explained, "We have married couples as well, they are equals in everything they do, we call them Yuera, if they have declared Yuera to each other, they remain together till the end, no other can join them. I myself have claimed Yuera to my mate, we are equals, my brother claims to be a Vulas but I honestly think he's a Falu or a Yuera."
Tahea hissed, "Gyaut Daus."
Daus jeered at his brother, "Oh little brother is angry."
"Daus Hula, Tahea Gaus just what in Gulue do you think you're doing? Your father is seeking you, go now before his displeasure finds you here."
Both men bowed as they sheepishly looked at a tiny ash blond woman who was standing and tapping her foot, her eyes clearly showing her wrath at them.
"Sorry ma, Talua was seeking Bulae with the Commander." Daus explained with laughing yellow orbs.
Turning her heated gaze at her baby saying, "It is plain to see son that he is no Bulae. Talua son he is too strong for you, seek out Tahea and claim Yuera, you know that is what she wants." Turning as she said, "Children what can you do? They think they know best, excuse Talua, he has just entered the Tulase and isn't thinking clearly, my baby thinks he want to be in control when it clear that he doesn't know how to, he is reckless and needs to find his middle. Now please excuse us, my husband is looking for his children, and believe me, he will found out about this broken rule, that my son broke."
"But mother."
"Don't but mother me, you should have lead them to the table with few words exchanged and left but declaring you interested in a marry man is Blasmed. Now go!" Pointing towards the door that she had entered from.
Ducking their heads the walked off as their mother said, "Please accept my sorrow at this, my boys know better but like most children they like to push the rules, now if you'll excuse me, I must join my family."
Without another word she moved off missing the dazed look and smiles that crept out as Chakotay said, "She remind me of my mother."
"Yeah must be a thing mother's have all over the galaxy."
"Oh my god, he wanted you to sub to him." Tom croaked out.
Amused Chakotay grinned at his laughing husband, as Tuvok replied, "Indeed." And walked off to search for his wife.
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After the welcome speeches, Tom hid his groan as Talua made another pass by their table for the tenth time, strolling pass with his easy long gait, all the while smirking and taunting him with words only he could hear, whispering, "Fula." Every time he passed them, following behind him was a willowy red head, he guessed to be Tahen, Tom could see that the poor girl was clearly smitten with the man for reasons he didn't understand but each to their own as he always says.
From across the room, Chakotay with a deep frown marring his brow, as Talua passed by their table again, Chakotay knew that Tom grew more annoyed each time, he could see the glare he was throwing at the young pest, fuming Chakotay spied the boy's mother heading towards her wayward son saying, "Stop being a pest Talua, you have shamed us enough today, it bad enough that you do it front of his husband in sight but having Tahen witness your foolish actions."
"I declare Galisa, for the right to make him mine."
Tom closed his eyes slowly gathering his tatted emotions into some sort of control, dreading and hoping that whatever Galisa was or meant wasn't what it sounded like, when he jumped as a booming voice replied, "Silly boy you can not declare Galisa for him, he is married, you even heard him say it, now go before you disgrace our family anymore with your foolish ideas."
Glaring at the person saying, "Stay out of this Bua, this is none of your concern."
Another voice joined in saying, "Son think about this before you take this any further, he is married, he has also voiced his choice of mates who is carrying his babies."
"That makes him a Fula and I have the right to claim him."
Having had reached his breaking point, Tom surged to his feet yelling, "Enough I've had it with you Talua, I'm tired of you strolling back and forth whispering that I'm a Fula, Chakotay is my husband, He's not a Bulae for you to lay a claim on, get it through your fucking thick head Talua, we are not of your people we have our own ways of doing things." Swaying on his feet as he leant against the table as a wave of dizziness hit him, clutching his stomach as a piercing pain took his breath away, groaning as he slumped to the ground, "Tay."
Racing to his husband side as Ken and Harry knelt beside Tom, "Tommy." Gathering Tom into his arms throwing a glare over at Talua.
Clutching Chakotay arm moaning, "I need to see the Doc."
Tapping his badge, "Two to beam to sickbay."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Once they materialized in sickbay, laying Tom onto a bed, Chakotay called out, "Active EMH."
"Please state the nature of the medical. . ."
"Doc, it Tom."
Racing over to their side, Tom grasping in pain, "What happened?" Pressing a hypo against Tom's neck to ease him into sleep.
Chakotay explained, he decided till the emergency was over to leave out most the major details that had lead up to what happened, "He got angry and a pain hit him."
Nodding as he read the scanner in his hand and said, "It was a warning sign, his blood pressure shot up and it caused the pain to warn him to calm down, may I ask what got him this mad?"
Pleased that it was simply a warning sigh, "He got tired of a male called Talua who tried declare something for me all night."
"Ahh yes that would explain why he was upset, Commander I suggest that you set this Talua person straight or steer clear of him or it's going to happen again."
Frustrated over the events threw up his hands and ranted, "That just it, I told him I wasn't interest, even his brothers and mother told him to leave me alone, maybe having Tom blow up at him will set him straight."
"I certain hope so, Commander I must stress that Tom has to remain calm at all cost, next time we may not catch it in time and lose both him and the babies."
Stunned Chakotay gulped as he looked at his sleeping husband brushing his hair off his brow asking, "Doc will he and the babies be alright really?"
Nodding as he laid down his equipment saying, "Commander as long as he remains calm and avoids stressful situations and keeping his blood pressure down everything will be fine. Now I suggest that you take your husband home and get him to stay in bed and rest till lunch time tomorrow and he'll be fit as a fiddle."
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Kathryn and Tuvok finish talking to the Damla trying to smooth over and keeping the peace between them.
"Captain my son was out of line and on my honour I open and accept all trade with you and all shore leave is granted and if you can arrange a meeting between the Commander and his husband, so I can give them something in return for this dreadful Guays, my son started and I express Trayu onto the couple and wish to met them." Shaking his head his eyes dull and flat expressed his pain and sorrow over the happenings of that night.
"Thank you, I'll pass it on to them and leave it in their hands, to decide if they wish to join you, if you give me a time and place to met you."
"I'm sure the young one will be resting, so say dinner time and at my home, and thank you for your understanding and grace."
"Most welcome Damla and good night."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Chakotay stayed awake, he was still worried and tensed over what happen, he rested his head on his pillow, facing his sleeping husband letting his mind wind down, his eyelids slid shut as he drifted off into sleep.
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Slowly waking Chakotay reached for his mate when his hand fell to the mattress without making contact with his body, his eyes flew open scanning the room breathing a sign of relief when he made out Tom voice as he sung in the next room, falling back against the headboard grinning as he listened to his husband sing, not many people knew of his talented voice. Chakotay greedy kept it to himself, when they had talent nights, Chakotay had asked him once if he would ever sing for the crew, he had explained that his father always had him sing for his cronies, and when he got older he had decided that he would only sing for his partner and any children they had.
Tom hearing a groan coming from the bedroom poked his head around the corner, "Hey there Angel, sleep well?"
"Morning baby, how do you feel?"
"Amazing well. Doc explained it all to me this morning and I understand why it happen. Sorry for letting him get to me and for giving you a scare."
"Come here you." Tom moved into the room and sat on the bed, Chakotay dragged him till he laid flush with his body saying, "Poocuh you have nothing to be sorry for, he pushed you till you blew and believe me baby if it had been me I would have done more than just yell at him, he'd be flat on his back out cold, after being introduce to my fist for the first time."
"Speaking of meetings, Kathryn left a message his father wishes to met with us."
Chakotay noticed that Tom didn't say Talua name, running his hands over Tom's clothed back as he asked, "And what do you think?"
"I think we should go, we can't hold it against him that his son is a pest."
"What time does he wish to met us?"
"For dinner and get this at his home."
"I hope Daus will be there, I liked him."
"I'm sure the whole family will be." Tom snuggled deeper into Chakotay's arms as he said, "As long as the pest reframes from acting like a jerk."
Feeling lips nibbling on his neck, Chakotay groaned, "Poocuh if he didn't get the message after last night, I even doubt that hitting him with a brick would get it into his head, that I have no interest of being with him. I only desire only one person and I have him right where I want him."
Pausing on his nibbling Tom asked cheekily, "And where would that be Angel?"
Moaning as Tom nibbled on his neck again, "In my heart and my arms and our bed."
"Mmm, sounds like heaven to me Angel, just the place I want to be."
"Mmm sounds good to me Poocuh."
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Chakotay emerged from the bathroom and into the bedroom glancing at their rumbled bedding with a fond smile, they had spend two hours of some serious cuddling time and love making and then more cuddling time, just dozing and being plain lazy without a care in the world, they would still be there if they didn't receive a comm from the Captain and his bladder hadn't been crying out for some much needed relief.
Tom once again dressed, had got their meal ready, while Chakotay had a quick sonic shower, waiting till his husband joined him, Tom laid a hand on his flat stomach, he still couldn't believe just how close he came to losing the babies, he would never forgive himself if he lost the babies, making a pact with himself that he wouldn't let anything rile him up like that again.
Chakotay stood in doorway, watching Tom with concern, he knew that scare was as close to losing the babies as he cared to get, it scared the hell out of him at how close he got to losing very thing that he held dear to him, his husband and their babies meant the world to him, he knew that if Tom miscarried for any reason he'll never forgive himself. Chakotay planned on making sure that nothing would happen to Tom or his children.
Moving Chakotay wrapped his arms about his slender mate form from behind pulling him back till his back was flush against his chest resting his chin on Tom's shoulder laying his hands on top of Tom's saying, "You sure you're okay with going down?"
Leaning against his mate's chest as he looked down at their hands resting on his still flat belly, "I'm scared Tay."
Hearing the pain that in his voice Chakotay tighten his grip as he asked, "Of what Baby?"
"Of losing the babies, I nearly lost them, through getting mad at him, what if he there tonight and I get mad again?"
"Oh Baby, I wish I could say that you won't but I can't, because I'm mad at him as well for upsetting you and I really hope his father has more sense than that, knowing that this came about because his son was thinking with his dick instead of his brain, its a no brainer to take no as what it means. I was beginning to wonder what part of no he didn't understand." Tighten his hold on his husband, he began to sway to music he could only hear and begun humming as they moved, Tom swayed as he remembered the tune of their first dance recalling the words Tom began to sing,
When I first saw you, I saw love.
And the first time you touch me, I felt love.
And after all this time, you're still the one I love.
Looks like we made it
Look how far we've come my baby
We might have taken the long way
We knew we'd get there someday.
They said, "I bet they'll never make it."
But just look at us holding on
We're still together still going strong
You're still the one
you're still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You're still the one I want for life
You're still the one
You're still the one that I love
The only one I dream of
You're still the one I kiss goodnight
Ain't nothing better
We beat the odds together
I'm glad that we didn't listen
Look at what we would have be missing
I'm so glad we made it
Look how far we've come my baby.
Nuzzling Tom's neck Chakotay murmured, "Beautiful just beautiful."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
After spending an afternoon of shopping and relaxing, Chakotay and Tom returned to Voyager to change and return for their dinner plans. Unaware of the danger that had followed them all afternoon.
Both had been unaware of the eyes that had followed them as they shopped and just taking in the sights, when they had been joined by another coupled they had piled into an image booth to have their image taken. Watching as his adversary crouched down to talk to his brother's girl child and her pet while his future mate watched the scene fondly, ducking out of sight as his dark eyes scanned the area with a frown.
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Tom and Chakotay were greeted by Daus who was looking forward to seeing the two men again, "Come, Come mother and father are waiting, and don't worry my brat of a brother is not here," Daus stepped back letting them pass him asked, "How are you feeling now Tom?"
"Better thanks, it was a warning sign, my blood pressure shot up the more angry I got."
"The stupid Verde, I'm sorry for his actions,"
"It wasn't your fault Daus if your brother couldn't take no for an answer." Chakotay patted his arm.
"Yes that is true but the fool is up to something, I can tell."
Tom winced that was the last thing he needed to know, looking over at his husband he noticed the tensed looked in his eyes, to the others Chakotay looked unaffected by the news but Tom knew better.
Daus carried on, "But lets forget that boy for now, father is waiting and it's best to not to keep him waiting, this way." Heading across the hall they followed Daus into a simple room done in pale blues nodding at females Daus begun the introductions, "Mother you remember the Commander and Mister Paris-Chakotay?"
"Greetings, welcome to our home please take a seat. Gentleman this is Reyua, Daus mate and the two sitting on the floor are their children Kyla and Ulae."
After saying 'nice to met you' Chakotay guided Tom to a love seat hearing giggling coming from behind the seat Chakotay lean over and smiled as he said, "We meet again and where is your pet Pula?"
"Ahh I see you have already met Daus's baby Greaus."
"Yes we had the pleasure of meeting her earlier on in the market place with her pet Pula."
Greaus giggled again as she crawled from behind the chair smiling widely as she hurried over to the blond man who had played with her in the market, climbed upon the chair she climbed into his lap talking to him in baby gibberish.
Smiling at the sight of a little girl sitting in his husband's lap, Chakotay sat beside them looking forward to seeing the sight with their own children.
Daus surprised at his baby actions, she was rather reserved and shy towards strangers, looking back at the man saying, "You have a way with children. Greaus usually shies away from strangers especially males, when she was younger she had been attacked and has been affected since, normally she only comes to me or her Grendferher."
Chakotay nodded as he said, "That explains why Pula wouldn't let me touch her."
"Yes it would, Pula is wary of people if he didn't like you believe me he'd let you know Commander, he would have attacked you right off, just ask my brother he was bitten by him when he tried to pick her up. If he just stepped between you and her, he was just being cautious, once he know you better as you can see he is just laying there, he knows she is safe."
Greaus snuggled into Tom as she listen to her father quite content in snuggling with Tom offering all the support she could, she knew that her uncle had hurt him and she felt his anguish and pain over what he done.
Tom wrapped his arms about the child bending down he asked, "And who were you with when we saw you Sweetie?"
"With Tahea, she took me and Pula to markets to buy some toys and look for Talua."
Tom stiffen that the mention of man who had caused all his problems. Greaus felt her new friend stiffen behind her turned as she caressed his cheeks saying, "Sorry Tommy I didn't mean to upset you."
Capturing both of her tiny hands in his bigger hand grinning down at her as he told her, "I know you didn't princesses." Gathering her his arms Tom gave her a hug looking over her head at the others in the room, as he asked, "Is Greaus tuned in to others emotions Daus?"
"Every since she was little she has been able to feel others emotions, she is our gifted one, the only one in our family to have that gift, when we are born, we're born with a gift, hers is feel others, Kyla and Ulae were gifted with peace easing tensions as is their mother, it's up to the parents to guide their children to use their gifts for the good of our race."
"Come now lets eat, then you can talk all you like."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
After dinner everyone settled into the lounging room Greaus once again climbed into Tom's lap settling in for the rest of the night, listening as the adults talked as she cuddled into Tom.
Kissing the top of Greaus's hair Tom tuned out of the talking he was tired and he just wanted to crawl into bed and sleep for a week, he had woken up feeling sick again. Sam Wildman had warned him about morning sickness but it was getting to the stage that he was losing weight not gaining it as he was meant too. Tom tried to ignore the rising and sinking feeling as his stomach as it tried to make it mind up if it want to settle the meal he had just eaten or expel it. Clamping his lips Tom felt eyes on him, looking up and saw Daus's mate looking at him in concern.
Reyua watched as Tom paled, she knew he was with child, she remembered the sickness she had stuffer with her children, nodding at him she headed out of the room.
With out another thought Tom went back to fighting the urge to puke when a glass appeared in front of him, "Drink this it will smooth the urge to be sick."
Taking the glass Tom frowned as he glanced over at Chakotay as he asked, "I'm not sure its wise for humans."
"It is safe Chakotay for Tom to have, it eases the sickness while carrying child, it is made of Wakae weed and we had you doctor check it out before it is safe."
At Chakotay slight nod, Tom took a gulp of the drink with trepidation, taking an another as he felt the urge of be sick subside with an delighted express on his face he said, "Wow talk about fast working, the Doc couldn't ease all the urge, but this has. I feel a lot better, Thanks Reyua."
"You're welcome, I'll have some more prepared for you to take with you."
Daus left the room at his father nod only to return later laden down with a parcels brightly wrapped, laying them down at their feet Damla stood up saying, "It is my sorrow that my son Talua was disrespectful to you and yours, these gifts are for you and your coming children, they won't even make up for his Guays upon you, please accept these gifts as part of my Trayu to you." Damla picked up a sphere, as his hands touched it , it began mist and glow, gold and silver sand begun to swirl, saying, "This sphere is for you as well it has been made for you in your colours, Gold and Silver by our Tarewa who can see a person energy colour or aura as your race calls it."
Chakotay was thankful that Kathryn had warned them of the possibilities from Damla and his family, and not reject it, "Thank you Damla we accept your gifts."
"Good, Good now a word of advice when you visit again, do not come on your own, my son is ashamed and is out for blood for what happened last night please take this to heart."
"We will Damla and thank you."
"Sorry to cut this sort but I'm going to retire for the night, you younger ones enjoy the rest of the night and grace be your."
As they rose to their feet Damla waved them back down, "Stay seated."
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Two hours later Chakotay and Tom asked for a beam out they had thought it wise to beam out of the Damla house with all the gifts and the threat of Talua roaming the streets.
Tom handed over a drowsy Greaus to her father, as his mate handed him the herbs to help ease his morning sickness, "Thanks you." Stepping back as she nodded her head, crouching down he rubbed Pula broad back, till it fluffy purple tail begun to thump the floor like a dog did, grinning at the Lapeus, which reminded him of a Sheepdog he had as a child, straightening up joining Chakotay besides their gifts, "Chakotay to transporter room?"
"Ayala here sir."
"Greg can you lock onto me and Tom and the gifts at our feet?"
"Sure can, don't tell me you're spoiling Tom again?"
Rolling his eyes as he shot back, "At least I'm not a scrooge."
"A what?"
Tom cut in, "Explain later Greg beam us to our quarters."
They could hear the laughter as Greg replied, "Aye, aye Sir, energizing."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Once they materialized in their quarters Chakotay pointed to their room and ordered, "Bed and rest Poocuh, leave this till the morning."
Tom didn't argue with him, he just dragged his tired body into the room and undressed and climbed into bed, as soon as his head hit the pillow he was out like a light.
Checking for messages, smiling at the reminder of the Challenge of the next department reminded him that he had to be there at Thirteen hundred hours for their match.
Closing his console down Chakotay tidied up a bit, finding the package of herbs Reyua had giving Tom, she had also written out instructions reading them just in case he needed to fix some up for his spouse, laying everything on the coffee table beside the sphere, Chakotay exited calling for lights outs, entering his bedroom glancing over at the bed smiling widely at the blond mop of hair that peeked out from under the covers.
Quietly moving about the room Chakotay undressed leaving his clothes where they fell smiling knowing that Tom was going to grumble and bitch at him till he moved them in the morning, climbing into bed and gathering a snoring Tom into his arms, drifting into dreamland
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Over the weeks the crew of Voyager worked hard as well as fit in some fun along the way, Voyager was in shipshape ready to leave orbit in two days, they had enough supplies to last them a year without having to stop for more, on their last day the Zulai's was planning a big party for their friends.
Daus and his family spent a fair amount of time with their new friends Chakotay and Tom, they saw glimpses of Talua and his mate Tahea during their stay.
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Tom sat watching the final Volleyball game, this was their last day they had of shore leave, the next day was for getting everything ready to leave and for saying goodbye to their new friends, he was going to miss Gureas and her pet Pula who mate Kuias had just given birth to a litter of pups, as he called them, Daus had asked if they could take one. Tom wish he could he had fallen in love with one of them, he had secretly named her Cassie but he knew that the Captain would put her foot down on it so didn't even bother to ask her for permission, he had declined much to his dismay.
Hearing howling and racing feet over the sand, Tom turned frowning as he saw Pula racing towards him sliding to a stop at his feet, prancing then running off again and heading back to him. Concerned Tom tried to smooth the agitated Lapeus, "What wrong boy? Where Gureas?"
When he said his mistress name Pula raced off with a howl, Yelling, "Chakotay something wrong." With that Tom darted off as fast as he could behind the animal.
Chakotay whirled about as he heard Tom yelling and then racing off, sharing looks with Janeway, they both raced off in pursuit.
Tom hearing yelling up ahead of him, "What do you think you'll gain by doing this Talua?"
Ducking behind a bush Tom peered through it and bit his lip as he saw Talua hanging Gureas over a cliff edge, yelling, "Get him here now."
"You really think doing this is going make him what you?" Daus said in disgust, "Hand her over she has nothing to do with this."
"No, he wouldn't want anything to happen to her."
Hearing running feet behind him, Tom hissed, "Down."
Dropping to their knees Kathryn and Chakotay crawled closer, "Talua has Gureas, Captain can we get a lock on her and beam her to safely?"
"We can, but it's hard without someone wearing a combadge. What does he want?"
"Chakotay, he wants Chakotay."
Chakotay frowned as he said, "I can go over and get him to hand me the child and then have Voyager beam me out."
"Won't work Tay, she won't let you carry her still."
Before they could say more Talua called out, "Tom and Chakotay, I know you can hear me, if you wish to save the brat come forth and claim her from me."
Tom slowly stood up in a low voice to Janeway, "Keep a lock on the three of us, once we have her get us out."
At her nod Chakotay and Tom stepped out into view saying, "Here we are, release her."
"Not yet I need my honour restored among my people."
Daus hissed, "You had none."
"Shut up Daus or she goes over."
As his daughter screamed, Daus glared as he coldly told him, "Then be ready to follow her over."
Tom shivered at his eyes they flashed and swirled black, he had no doubts regardless of what happened Talua was dead. Feeling cold eyes boring into him Tom glanced up into the evil eyes of Talua.
"Oh yes I'm going to enjoy taking you out, pity you didn't join the Zaux that night, we could have avoided hurting a harmless child, your fault you know if you just stepped away like a good Falu would have, this wouldn't have happened."
Glaring at he twisted man before him, saying, "You are one sick fucker." Smirking at him as he saw Talua flinch at his words, "You're just a bully, who can't stand up and fight someone who your equal, always someone weaker and smaller than you, you don't know what to do now do you fucker? Someone standing up to you and you run and cower in a corner like the sick fuck you are. Who are you gonna blame? Not me I have nothing to do with this, this is all your doing, you should have stopped when you saw that he was taken. Let her go Talua, you can't win this."
Talua stunned begun to shake his head as he roared, "No it's your fault, you're meant to let him go, you brought this onto yourself."
Chakotay who had remained quite spoke in a low voice, "Talua I said no and I meant it. Hand Greaus over, end this now."
Talua looked over at him and for the first time, saw what everyone else had from the beginning, the love not for him as he thought but for his mate, lowering his brother's daughter to the ground, blinking as he lowered his head in shame without another word he stepped off the edge of the cliff to his death.
"NO!"
Seeing Tahea race over to the cliff, Tom shocked that it ended the way it did sinking to the ground, as Greaus ran over to her father, feeling strong arms wrap about him as he whispered, "I didn't want it to end like this."
"Shh baby none of us did." Rocking his husband, Chakotay smiled at the reunion between father and daughter. Feeling someone standing behind him he said, "He'll be alright Kathryn."
"I know."
With his head laying against Chakotay's broad chest he felt his fingers smoothing his hair and gently rocking motion nearly lulled him to sleep as he heard the concern in their voices, he could faintly hear sobbing from Gureas, pulling away when he heard his name called softly facing the voice he opened his arms for the child, asking, "You alright?"
Nodding Gureas buried her face into Tom's shoulder, smoothing her as Chakotay had done for him, looking around he asked, "Where Pula?"
"Here he is." Daus stepped aside to reveal a very still form of Pula, Shocked Tom asked, "What happened?"
"He was hit by a rock, it hit him in the head, Talua figured out where he disappeared to and armed himself with some rocks, tried to stop him but Pula charged him and before he leapt into the air, Talua hit him."
"Shit I'm sorry."
"Pula died with honour, he will be remembered by the people who loved him."
"Yes he will." Cradling Gureas in his arms ,Tom slowly moved to his feet saying, "Let take this to your house Daus."
Chakotay asked, "What about the bodies? Will we need to say to give a statement?"
"The Exausa will be here to remove my brother's body and prepare him for his journey, Pula will be bought home and prepared for his journey home. There won't be an investigate, he took his life as it is meant to be when your honour is gone, please don't be shocked it's our way and has been for all the time gone and for all time to come, he shamed his family with his actions."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Later that night Tom and Chakotay got ready for the going away party the Zulai had arrange for Voyager, there had be hints of surprises all day which was driving Tom batty, he didn't like things kept from him, never did and never will, it didn't help that Chakotay knew at least one of the secrets but wasn't telling, but didn't know what the other one was, unlike Ken and Greg, Chakotay didn't tease him by dropping hints, he just worn a secret little smile on his face when he asked him.
Chakotay knew that Tom was getting tense every time Ken or Greg dropped hints about what was planned for Tom, though he was getting a bit antsy as well there was another secret for that night as well that he had no idea but unlike his spouse he was a patience man and knew that all would be revealed at the party.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Feeling a sense of deja vu Tom enter the Great hall once again on Chakotay arm, his outfit was nearly the same, he felt centered after visiting his spirit guide, she had a calming affect on him, after they soared the sky together, she didn't give any advice he wasn't looking for any, he just needed her peaceful soul to surround him.
Damla called for quite asked for Tom and Chakotay to stand before him, once they stood before him he said, "As most of you know these two men saved little Greaus from her father's brother a name that is not to be repeated ever again as it is for all who have gone onto their journey, we also lost another soul today Pula died as he tried to save his mistress, Greaus to show her thanks for your help has something to say, so I'll hand it over to her."
Chakotay smiled he knew what was coming from the little girl who had become Tom's little shadow.
Greaus dressed in a little white shirt and black pants, her ash blond hair twisted and knotted just like her new friend Naomi Wildman, in her arms laid a Lapeus pup who had stolen Tom's heart, with her long purple fur and floppy ears, and her fluffy tail made him smile, her pale blue eyes lit up when she saw Tom, she begun to wriggle out of the tiny girl's grasp to reach him.
Greaus smiled up at them as she struggled to control the pup in her arms, "Tommy and Cha'tay, I wish to express my thanks for you're help today, it is our way to give whoever saved your life something, so I am giving her to you to express my thanks and for you to remember Pula by when you leave."
Tom knelt down with a grin as he stoked the pups fur saying, "Thanks sweetie, I'll love her for all time, every time I look at her, I'll remember you and your family." Tom picked her up pup and all.
Daus stepped forward then saying, "Tom if you thought you could get rid of your brother and his family that easy think again."
Looking up at the grinning Zulai confused Tom asked, "What do you mean Daus?"
"What do you think it means my brother?"
"It sounds like you're coming with us, brother of mine."
With a gleam in his eye Daus explained, "I'm coming along as your guide, Reyua will work in sickbay."
Someone called out, "Our last guide ending up being our cook as well, are you planning on cooking for us as well?"
"No, Neelix will keep that job, I don't know how to cook."
"Who says that he does." The same person called back.
Neelix who was use to the grumbling about his cooking was surprised when Tom called out, "God Vera it's not all that bad some of it nice, now say sorry to Neelix."
"It's alright Tom."
"No it's not Neelix you've done a lot for us and how do some of us pay you back? By saying mean things about you and it's not fair to you my friend, when was the last time anyone thanked you?"
"This morning by you and Commander Chakotay."
"Oh, okay then." Tom blushed as he heard chuckles from the others in the room.
Ken called out, "Hey Tommy boy you like our surprise?"
Looking over at his long time friend with a smile, "Liked it more than I liked you teasing me about knowing something I didn't."
Moving over to his friend Ken stoked the pup fur asking, "What ya gonna call her?"
"Cassie."
"Suits her, just like it suited another."
"I know. Isn't she going to be lonely?"
Daus answered him, "No we're is bringing Simba."
"Simba?"
"Yes Simba, Kyla and Ulae named him after watch a vid you showed them called the Lion King? They liked the name."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Exhausted Tom and Chakotay entered their quarters, Tom carrying sleeping Cassie in his arms walking over to the couch, he sat tiredly lowing the pup into his lap petting her as she snuggled deeper into his lap, with a sign he tiredly look over at his lover asking, "Did you think that was going to happen?"
Leaning his head on Tom's shoulder as he petted their new family member saying, "I knew about Cassie but not about Daus and them joining us, I'm glad that they are, I didn't want to leave and never see them again."
"I'm glad as well, just think I started this with no brothers, I now have five of them and I also have a husband I totally love and adore."
"We have become more than friends Poocuh, we're family."
"I like that Family, where is our little friend going to sleep?"
"Mmm we could make a little bed for her but I doubt she'll use it, since she'll end up on our bed so I say skip her bed all together and put her with us."
"It may put crimp our sex life Angel."
"You know one of our girls is having that name don't you? You better think of another one for me."
"I like Angel Chakotay-Paris think we need a middle name for them?"
"I think it's a mouthful already baby, Shakira Sky and Tatiana Rose for the other two what do you think?"
"You thought this out haven't you?"
"I like your mother's name it's nice, you know that if we had boys they will have our fathers names."
"Oh no, no son of mine is going to be named Owen Patrick, it will be Damla for my other father."
"Good choice, I think the crew would have choked over Owen myself include, though I do like Patrick.
"My grandfather name."
"Mmmm Damla Rick or Rick Damla, what you think?"
"Honey, lets get through this lot first, before thinking of names for future babies."
"Honey?"
"Yes Honey, since I can't call you Angel anymore, and if that ends up a name for a child, I'll call you tigger."
"Tigger?"
"Actually I think I'll just call you that anyway, I like it."
"So if I'm Tigger are you Piglet?"
"No I'm Poocuh."
"Tigger it is then, Pooh bear."
"Smart ass."
Leering at his husband as he asked, "Wanna see if I have any honey for you, Pooh bear?"
Rolling his eyes at his horny lover, saying, "Bed now Tigger."
Chakotay gently moved Cassie from Tom's arms saying, "I'll bring her in after Pooh Bear."
"I'm stuck with that now aren't I?"
"Sure are."
Moving to their room once naked Tom covered Chakotay crotch gently squeezing as he ask seductively, "So does this Tigger like to bounce?"
Chakotay roared with laughter which soon turned into groans as Tom lightly caress his cock, moving them slowly towards the bed laying down on their sides, Tom smiled as he asked, "You never did answer my question Tigger."
With a leer Chakotay replied, "Only with my Pooh Bear."
Lining up their cocks together he began rocking slowly, moving his hands up and down Chakotay's back, slowly letting his finger dipped into Chakotay cleft rubbing against his entrance as he caught Chakotay groans of pleasure as they came together.
Panting Chakotay caught his breath as he gazed at his flushed stated husband, reaching over the side of the bed for the towels they kept there, he cleaned them both up, climbing out of bed he stroll to the door, when the door slid open he found Cassie waiting for him at the door, with a grin he scooped her up and carried her to the bed laying her in Tom's lap saying, "She must have missed you Pooh Bear."
Smoothing her fur back Tom asked, "Oh and why do you think that?"
"She was waiting at the door."
Laying down Chakotay gathered Tom and Cassie into his arms, kissing Cassie furry head then Tom's cheek saying, "Love you Pooh Bear."
Snuggling into Chakotay, Tom sleepily said, "Love you too Tigger."
Settling down they slipped into sleep.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
The end
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Paradise
Sequel to Time to heal
Set three months after Time to Heal.
C/P
1/1
Voyager finds an ideal planet for some long awaited shore leaves
but is it all as it seems?
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Waking up slowly Chakotay smiled as he recalled the night before, they had found a beautiful planet for some much needed shore leave, they had both remembered the words of Yula telling them that they would tell about their three month marriage and it also brought up the memories of promises made, They both knew that this was the planet Yula had told them about.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
"Honey?"
Chakotay replied with a smirk, "Yes dear?"
Rolling his eyes Tom bit back his smart retort, instead he told him, "I think it's time to tell the others about our marriage."
Grinning at his husband nodding, they had worked hard to get to this point they had both received counseling working through their anger and doubts, through it was hard work but they both agree that it was worth it to get pass it and work on their relationship, having married in secret while on Helua, they had both agree since they weren't ready to let the others know but wanted to be married in quiet just the two of them, he remembered returning the questions asked about the new tattoos that graced their wrist from the cord that laid hidden in Tom's bag along with a framed photo that had arrived just before they left the hotel, it now sat on their desk, the frame it came in was the silver and gold theme that had applied to them, with a message from Yula and Heya, 'The Gods wish to share this image with you, to remind you of your love in the hard times, blessing Yula and Heya.' Chakotay had to admit that the Photo had saved him when they hit rough patches, when the anger got to be to much for him to deal with, he would then sit at the desk just staring at the photo and feel the anger flow out of him.
"Yes I agree it time."
Moving into his arms Tom said, "I booked some time on the holodeck. I have a program that I've been working on just for us and would like to our bonding ceremony in it."
Nodding Chakotay laid a kiss on his lips, "What time did you book it for and what one?"
"Fifteen hundred hours is that enough time for you to get ready? And in holodeck one."
"More than enough time."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Having parted and doing what they needed before meeting at holodecks, Chakotay arrived first dressed in his buckskins waited for Tom to join when he did his jaw dropped standing before him was the most beautiful sight, dressed in soft white buck skins that molded to his body like a second skin, his vest was beaded with designs of Voyager on one side and the design of his tattoo on the other, on his arms he worn silver armbands, apart from the ring that graced his finger, that he had placed there three months earlier, no other jewelry was worn, having not heard hard soles as Tom moved closer he looked down taking note that his feet were bare.
Reaching a hand out Tom grinned at his lover's dazed and surprised look, just what he had been aiming for when he worked on his outfit.
Taking Tom's hand as his face lit up saying, "You're beautiful baby."
Ducking his head as his face heated up saying, "Thanks, you look hot as well babe."
Pulling Tom into him for a hug, "Thanks babe. Now lets get this done so everyone can share in our joy with us."
Pulling apart Tom nodded as he called out, "Computer run TayParis beta six three."
"Acknowledged, Running."
Holding hands they entered, Chakotay shocked as he took in his first look turning so he was facing his husband and dragging him into his arms saying, "Oh Tommy thank you."
"You're welcome baby."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Two hours later they left the holodeck promising to return to run their special program again.
Grinning at the looks from passing crew members as they eyes lingered on the new tattoo that graced Tom's forehead.
After having a small gathering in their quarters, Tom and Chakotay had told their friends of their new status, they had both been shocked that none of them seem all that surprised that they had married nor did they express any hurt feeling of not being there to witness their joining.
Ken had told them that he knew of Tom's feeling about being in the public eye over what he considers to be private matters and he always knew that when Tom did get married it wouldn't be a big one, the smaller the better.
After everyone wished them all the best Tom and Chakotay were left alone when Tom sprung another surprise on him.
"Angel?"
Chakotay nibbled on Tom's neck replied, "Mmmmm."
Trying to pull back from his mate's loving grip, "Please baby can you stop for a moment? I promise you it will be worth it."
Glancing up with lust in his eyes, he leered at him, "Yeah?"
With a snort of amusement, Tom nodded as he smiled, "Yeah it will be love, now lets put this on hold till I've finished," Smiling as he watched Chakotay tried to get some control over his raging hormones, reaching for and holding both of Chakotay's hands in his, Tom looked into his eyes saying, "There no other way to say this, so I'll just say it, I wish to have your child."
Shocked beyond words, Chakotay just stared at him, with a silly look before dragging him into his lap and begun kissing him into oblivion, panting Tom asked, "I take that you like this?"
Grunting he replied, "More than like Poocuh, I love it and you, Thanks for making one of my dreams come true."
Without another word Chakotay set about making sure that he worshiped his husband's body with only his mouth and hands into climax.
Laying limply in his husbands arms, Tom told him, "We have an appointment with the Doc tomorrow morning before briefing."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Feeling his beloved stir beside him with a moan, "Ugh morning love."
"Morning Poocuh."
Sitting up Tom rubbed his face as he said, "It's time to get up and see the Doc."
Climbing out of bed Chakotay smiled at his rumpled husband asking, "Care to join me?"
As Tom's eyes lit up at the thought then frowned, "Nah better not, you know where it always leads to and we need to save this lot for the Doc."
At his horny lover's pout Tom chuckled, "Later babe, go and have your shower while I go and get breakfast started."
Moving into the bathroom Chakotay stepped into the sonic shower, having decided on saving their water rations for a bath for them later that night.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
After they saw the Doc, they left him to start the process of mixing their sperm together then inject it into eggs, then during their lunch break they would return and come out pregnant.
Tom was glad that the morning shift was quiet flying at impulse while they scanned the world below them, wishing that it was lunch time already squirmed in his chair all morning he felt the Commander eyes staring at the back of his head.
Chakotay stared at the pale blond sitting in front him jumping when he felt someone tapping him on the arm, "Voyager to Commander Chakotay? Anyone home?"
Looking over at his captain and long time friend with an embarrassed look saying, "Sorry Captain did you want something?"
Shaking her head then pointed to the chrono saying, "It's time for lunch and I was wondering if you care to join me?"
Looking at her as he said, "Unfortunately I can't, I have a prior commitment already."
Grinning Kathryn leant over the arms of her chair saying, "Oh I'm sure that your husband can make do without you for an hour or so Commander."
Tom smiled as he over heard his husband and the Captain discussing lunch plans, Tom decided to help his husband out by saying, "Sorry Captain but it's not just me he's busy with, we have an appointment with the doctor, and if we don't move it we gonna be late."
"What for?"
Chakotay jumped in saying, "Sorry we can't discuss it with you Captain, it's a rather personal affair." With that Chakotay and Tom headed off to the lifts.
Looking disappointed, Kathryn watched as the two men entering the lifts, once the door closed she whipped her head about with a smile she called out, "Harry my boy, we're going to have some new crew members in oh I say about nine months time, get that Ken of your to start the book up and put me down to multi's births and I'd say at this stage two what sexes not sure, Tom will carry them but keep my bet open so I can change it when more information is known. Oh and Harry since you and Ken are Tom best friend pump him and let me know."
"Aye Captain."
Tuvok eye brow raise another notch as he said, "Captain you're jumping to conclusions, there is not enough information to come to that conclusions."
"Tuvok call it my gut feeling, I was right that Tom and the Commander would wed in private was I not?"
"I can not discount that you were correct in that but it was also stated that Ensign Dalby was over heard saying that to Mister Kim and you, so I would not call that a gut feeling as you say it was."
"Didn't I win the bet?"
"Indeed but you lost the bet when they would tell us, you were out by four weeks, B'Elanna and I won that part of the bet and I believe it would be a single child and female."
"And pray tell how did you come to that."
"B'Elanna was in sick bay during that time and I over heard their talk with the Doctor they wish for a girl child in fact Commander Chakotay what her to look like Mister Paris blond and blue eyed while Mister Paris what's the Commander dimples, you are correct about Tom carrying the child."
Shaking her head as she asked, "And you don't think that they knew that she was in there?"
"Since she was under a console I doubt it, unless the Doctor warned them in someway."
"I'll keep to my bet Harry."
"How many rations?"
Looking at him as she mulled over everything, "Oh how about two weeks worth's?"
"They're your rations Captain."
"Indeed they are. Oh and ensign?"
"Yes Captain?"
"When you and Ken marry, no sneaking off like they did, in fact I'll have to get a promise out of you not to, that way I know I'll over see at least one wedding on this ship."
Blushing Harry heard the snickers from the bridge crew as he replied, "We had no intention of sneaking off Captain but since we're not engage yet, you have no worries about it."
"Harry, I'd do something about making an honest man out Kenneth Dalby, don't you agree?"
Croaking out a yes, Harry hurried off the bridge much to the amusement of the bridge crew.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
After being told to rest for the rest of the day, Tom rubbed his stomach asking, "When will we know Doc?"
"In a week Tom and two weeks later we'll know how many took."
"You know you can't take part in the betting pool?"
Looking miffed as he stiffly told him, "Mister Paris I have never partook in the betting pool, I have better things to do than waste rations on a petty past time."
With a chuckle Chakotay held Tom off the bio bed saying, "Lets get you home and into bed. Doc how soon will he be able to return to duty?"
"Tomorrow will be suffice, as long as he takes it easy and listens to his body, he'll be fine."
Chakotay turn to leave when he stopped turning again and asked, "Can we still have sex?"
Noticing his rising colour with a smirk, replied, "Commander you can have sex but I don't think it will be with your husband, and I think you may regret having sex with another." When he noticed their chest fallen expressions he explained gently, "Sorry I know that this isn't is the answer you wanted but I must stress this no penetration at all for Tom, it may harm the baby and since this is the first time I've done this sort of thing I'm going with the side of caution, you can do anything else but penetration, after a month, I'll review my findings and make my decision then."
Chakotay nodded as he said, "We'll abide by your decision then, you know best. Thanks and see you in a week times then."
With an arm about each others waist they walked out as they stepped into the tubolift and called for their floor, cuddling into Chakotay's side, Tom asked, "How are you going to explain my absents from duty?"
"Not to worry, now watch and listen, Commander Chakotay to Captain Janeway."
"What can I do for you Commander?"
With a smirk at his husband as he asked, "Will it be alright if Tom and I work in my office this afternoon?"
"Is this about that idea you suggested to me?"
With his smirk widening, he replied, "Yes Captain it is."
"Then you have my permission then."
"Thanks Captain, Chakotay out."
Stepping back and looking at him with a small frown, Tom asked, "I'm meant to be resting, remember the Doc's orders?"
Pulling him back to his side for a one armed hug as he told him, "And you will be, just in my office on the couch, so if Kathryn checks, she'll know that you're with me, you know that the pool going to be running and she will be in on."
"Sneaky love and it's running now, our dear Captain think we're going to have multi's and has bet two weeks worth of rations, Tuvok with the help of B'Elanna, thinks it's a single birth, but no bet laid as of yet."
"How do you know?"
"Remember when I was checking my mail in the Doc's office?"
"Yeah." As it drawn on him his face broke into a smile, "And they say I'm sneaky."
"I have Ken's and Harry's console rigged to let me know of any betting pool made against us, so far Janeway and Tuvok have won the pools so far."
"That explains the coffee, why didn't you tell me?"
"Cuz we gonna have some fun with this one baby that why, that was piss money compared to what this one gonna be."
Exiting the lift they headed to Chakotay office. Entering his office with a chuckle, Chakotay hustled Tom over to his couch saying, "You are now ordered to rest." Pulling the blanket that draped the back of the couch throwing it over Tom's legs once satisfied that he was covered, Chakotay kissing the top of his head saying, "Rest now Poocuh."
Walking to his desk Chakotay begun working every once in awhile he'd stop to check on Tom, grinning every time Janeway commed him or scanned the room, he had rigged the computer to tell her that they were working not wanting her to find out that Tom was actually sleeping on his couch.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
"Ohh those two are sneaky Kenny, they had the computer rigged, I swear that I saw smoke coming out of her ears after she checked."
Ken hugged his lover to him as they snuggled on their couch, "Boy I wish I could have been there, sounds like it was interesting on the bridge. Ayala told me that Tom had just woken up when he went in to see Chakotay, his hair all tousled out of place and he looked groggy, you know the look 'I've just woken up'?"
"Yeah I know that look."
With a look they both started to laugh.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
In their quarters Tom wondered what the crew would think of him being pregnant not that he really cared but he didn't wish to be the butt of the jokes that were bound to start up over it. He knew that Chakotay was worried about Brian Gaslow and his girlfriend Sindy starting something when they found out about the babies.
Chakotay walked in humming as he rubbed a towel across his chest asking, "Babe do you know where my robe is?"
With a shake of his head, Tom smiled at him saying, "If you cleaned up in our room, you may just find it."
Finding it he sagged it up saying, "Never mind found it."
Rolling his eyes at him Tom asked, "Eat in or brave Neelix cooking?"
"We need to start saving rations for the babies so as much as I hate to, I guess it's braving the Mess hall."
Moving pass him Tom swiped at Chakotay butt saying, "Then get dress babe, no husband of mine is going out like that."
Chakotay asked cheekily, "Oh and how many husbands do you have?"
"Oh just this big and tall brute of a man and if anyone sees him dressed just in a robe. I just might end up losing him."
"Never babe, I'm yours and no one else is ever gonna have me."
Smacking his ass again, Tom laughed as he told him, "Just as well then babe, since I'm yours then ain't it?"
Throwing his towel at his laughing husband, "Asshole."
Crossing his arms across his chest with a smug smile saying, "Yeah I know and it's all yours."
As he moved passed Chakotay lean in for a kiss, "You bet it is." Moving pass Chakotay dumped his robe onto their unmade bed, dressing in the clothes that laid on top of it, once done he quickly made the bed to stop the griping from his blond hubby picked up and dumped his dirty clothes by the bathroom door, feeling that he had done his share of cleaning for the day, he headed back into the living area asking, "Ready?"
Grabbing his hand Tom nodded walking side by side the left their quarters and headed toward the Mess to join their friends and family.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Entering the room not noticing at first when it felt quiet till they both felt eyes on them and a voice calling out, "So the slut turned into a real bitch, gonna have a baby just like a woman."
Reaching for Chakotay but missing as he roared passed and threw himself at the smaller man yelling, "You're dead fucker." Straddling his chest he pummel his fist into his face.
Tom stood dumbstruck a voice roared, "What the hell is going on in here?"
Harry and Ken raced over and tried to pulled an enraged Commander off an unconscious Gaslow.
Shaking himself out of his daze Tom raced over to his husband to try to calm him down, kneeling at his side. Tom pulled Chakotay into his arms, running his hands down his back crooning smoothing words into his ear as Chakotay jerked and sobbed, "Tommy. . . "
"Shh I've got you." Looking bleakly at the body of Gaslow, asking, "How is the fucker?"
With a smirk Ken told him, "Out for the count, nothing the Doc can't fix. What happened?"
"It happened so damn fast, Gaslow said something about me having a baby."
Chell called out, "He said and I quote, 'So the slut turned into a real bitch, gonna have a baby just like a woman.' end quote, then the Capt flew at him. It's anyone guess why he said what he did, there was no reason for it, it was uncalled for."
Tuvok and his team rushed in noticing that Ayala was already in the room strolled over, "What happened?"
Ayala explained what he had witnessed, "Commander Chakotay was provoke by Crewman Gaslow, he made a uncalled for remark about Tom sir."
"What was the remark?"
Tom in a low voice said, " 'So the slut turned into a real bitch, gonna have a baby just like a woman.' that what he said and Chakotay flew into a rage, I tried to stop him but he was to fast for me, the next thing I knew he was pounding Brian into a pulp."
Harry asked the question that was on their minds, "How did he know? He wasn't on the bridge or in sickbay."
Janeway who had entered at the end of the question with the Doctor said, "We have found proof that the Doctor's office and sickbay were bugged, we are now checking their quarters, that how he found out."
Tom blankly stared at her still in a daze he rocked Chakotay while smoothing his back as he asked, "It's over now isn't it?"
Everyone heard the doubt that laced his voice, Kathryn placed a hand on the pale man shoulders saying, "It's over Tom."
Nodding slowly, Tom looked down at Chakotay who had finally calmed down but refused to let him go, asked, "Captain what going to happen to Chakotay?" Tom felt him wince at his question.
Kathryn looked down at her first officer, as she said, "From what I've heard and have seen from before, he was provoked into the altercation, so he is going to be taken off shift for two weeks and his rations suspended for the same amount of time, his food will be delivered to your quarters during that time, he's to see no one but you and Tuvok, during that time he is to work through the anger he has aimed at Gaslow, with Tuvok."
Ken frowned saying, "Ahh excuse me Captain, if he to work through his anger toward him so do the rest of the ship, we're all sick and tired of his mouth, this isn't the first time Bri done this and believe me if Commander Chakotay hadn't done it, someone else would have, most likely me, Brian likes to rile Tom's friends up to the point of lashing out at him." Ken stopped when he heard Tom gasp and looked at him noticing that he had go pale, "Tommy what is it?"
Stunned Tom looked over at Gaslow who was showing sighs of stirring then back at the others saying, "I know how Brian knew Frank Rammer."
Tuvok confused at the change of subject, asked, "Who is Frank Rammer?"
"A man who claimed me while I was in prison. I always wondered how he did, it's just came to me, when Kenny called him Bri. Frank use to talk about owning a guy called Bri and how he did everything he was told, he always called him a natural, he even told me that he made him wear a collar and liked to walk him about with a leash like a dog. Bri was his first and when I fought him, he would compare us against each other he would always say Bri would do it straight away without question or a fight, you know the sort of thing. He even told me he liked it when I fought him, said that Bri was to passive for his taste. That he lost interest when Bri just did what he was told. I think he just liked having a reason to hit someone."
From behind him Brian hissed, "Now you know why I gunned after you. Frank always told me about you, in his letters to me there was always, Paris did this and that, fought him every step of the way, damn he respected you for the fact that you never broke, he broke me. I didn't start off like that, he went into prison for doing what he did to you and others, myself included but it wasn't me who turned him in, I sorta loved him, before we left for the badlands, he got a message to me telling me that you were gonna be with us and to tell him if you stepped out of line during that time, once we were out of here. I tried to hook up with you but you refused to have nothing to do with men, apart from the rapes no one claimed you, at first I thought Ken had, since he protecting you." Looking over at Chakotay as he said, "Captain, I'm not pressing any charging against Commander Chakotay, please don't punish him for something I started. I knew what was going to happen when I said what I did and I still pushed him anyway, I'll take whatever disciplinary action you deem fit for my actions against Mister Paris."
At her nod Janeway said, "Well Chakotay it looks like you'll be back on duty tomorrow as normal then, I'm still suggest that you see the Tuvok about the unresolved anger and your rations are still heading into an account for your babies, do you understand?"
"Yes Captain, I understand and agree." Moving to his feet, Chakotay helped Tom to his saying, "Brian I know you won't accept it but I'm sorry for hitting you."
With a snort, he shook he head saying, "No you're not, well maybe for the ones after the first one you are but the first one you're not. I saw the delight in your eyes when you threw that first punch, you've been wanting to hit me for a while now, not that I blame you sir."
Tom shifted slightly towards Chakotay side as his rival for so many years looked at him saying, "I know that there is nothing I can say or do to make up for the grief myself and Sindy put you through. I can say I'm glad that you didn't quit, he knew you were going to kill yourself that night Tom, he had asked me tell him if he needed to punish you when you got back to Auckland."
Shaking Tom felt Chakotay arm enfold him, as he heard the Captain say, "Tom wasn't going back. I had gotten him out for good." Kathryn nodded at Chakotay as he tighten his grip around his pale husband, "There no way in hell Tom going back to prison ever again. That Frank and Riker are never getting their hands on him or any other member of my crew ever again, now Crewman Gaslow I suggest that you start heading to the brig."
"Captain, if Mister Paris agrees I'd like my credits to go into Tom's account for the babies as well." With that he turned and headed out of the Mess hall with Tuvok team following behind him.
Chakotay breathed a sigh of relief as the tension eased from the room with Tom still in his arms he lead Tom over to a table as Harry called out, "I'll get your dinner for you."
"Thanks Harry."
Sitting Tom down Chakotay sat beside him asking, "You okay babe?"
"Shocked but okay." Tom reached up and touch Tay's cheek when his frown deepen, "Honestly Tay I'm stunned, he was owned and broken by that man, it explains a lot about him don't you think?"
"Yes it does, but I hope this is the end of this."
Tom smiled as he said, "I'm sure it is and for one I'm damn glad but it makes sense to me now, before it was just crazy. I had no idea why he was out to get me now I understand. Tay should we accept his credits?"
Looking at him, he slowly nodded as he said, "For the babies and only for them, I would, it the least he could do to make up for some of what happened."
"I'm glad and I accept yours as well."
With a laugh, he replied, "Ahh I won't stuffer to much, I have you to take care of me."
Tapping Tay's nose with his finger as he said, "That you do Angel. Ahh here comes Harry with dinner."
Harry placed their trays in front of them saying, "I picked out what looked edible."
"Thanks Har, Oh and you can end that book now, since you know now."
Harry looked at him and asked innocently, "What book are you talking about Tom?"
"Harry, Harry I know about the book."
"Ken do you know what Tom talking about?"
"Not in the slightest Harry, what book Tommy boy?"
Listening in amazement Chakotay heard Janeway say, "It use to shock the hell of me when he does that, have to say it still does at times."
"Captain?"
"How he bounces back so fast as if nothing happened."
Nodding as he listened to his lover laughing at something Harry had said, "Yeah it is a shock how he can bounce back so fast but I understand it now after we discuss it over with Tuvok and now I understand it."
"You're not mad at me for making you talk to him again."
Shaking his head, "No, I have some unresolved anger over Gaslow and I need to have some closure over the matter, but I can say that it will be along time coming for me to forgive him or trust him over what he done to Tom."
"Understood but we need to work a way of bringing him back into the fold, in a way he a victim as well, damn that Frank Rammer because of him, he hurt two people that we know of."
"Don't worry, I won't treat Gaslow unfairly when I deal with him."
Patting him on the shoulder as she told him, "That all I can ask. I have to admit I may have some trouble with dealing with him and his girlfriend. What are we going to do with them? Chakotay should I place his credits along with yours aside for the babies?"
"I'm not sure what to do with them at this moment, at the moment I feel like throwing the pair out of an airlock." Then with a smile he asked, "Why do you insist there is more than one child?"
With a heartily chuckle Janeway replied, "Are you saying that I'm wrong?"
With serious look on his face he told her, "Ahh my dear lady, if I told you, I'd just have to kill you." Losing his composure he begun laughing nearly falling off his chair as his laughter rang out.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
After obtaining permission for the Zulai for shore leave, their only request was that they leave the uniforms behind, so that how Tom and Chakotay found themselves, as they rested under some shade watching a game of volleyball being set up.
Ken strolled over throwing the ball at Chakotay with a grin, "Come on Cha join the game."
"Nope."
"It ain't you with the bun in the oven Cha," Bending down he grabbed his hands and jerked back pulling Chakotay up with him, "Sam and Neelix are going to join Tom."
Looking down at his smirking husband saying, "Rest Poocuh."
"I plan on it, I'll watch the game from here and maybe later take a dip."
"Wait till I'm whipped their asses and we'll go together."
"Sounds like some fun, care to lay some wages on that Commander?" A voice sounded from behind him.
Turning to face the person, "Sorry Ayala no can do."
"Scared you'll lose?"
With a grin Chakotay told him, "Nope, I have no credits remember?"
"That right how much longer till you start getting them back?"
Before he could say anything Tom piped up, "Never Greg, he has a family to support now."
"Aha the wife has spoken." Came a voice from behind.
Chakotay tensed waiting for Tom's reaction.
Tom shaded his eyes from the suns with a frown, trying to make out who it was then smiled, "B'Elanna only you would say something like that."
Growling at the others, "Well are we gonna play sometime this century?"
As everyone moved towards the net but B'Elanna, before moving Harry tossed his gear down beside Tom saying, "Your sunglasses and sunblock are in the bag Tom."
Glancing between the two at Tom's nod he moved off, he knew that this was the first time the two had spoken since breaking up.
Couching B'Elanna looked Tom over to see if he was really alright she still guilty about ending their relationship, she saw was happiness from him as she peered into his pale face, she smiled, "I'm glad that you're happy Tom."
Nodding slightly Tom smiled back saying, "I'm glad as well for the both of us B'El it was for the best. I don't blame you anymore, we've both found what we were looking for, you found Tuvok and Chakotay woke up and smelt the coffee."
"Bout time he did. How are you feeling?"
Rubbing his belly absently as he told her, "If I wasn't sick all the time I'd be great, I have no idea why they call it morning sickness since I get it anytime of the day, I think I'll let Chakotay carry the next one and have all the joy."
Grinning she asked, "So this isn't a once off?"
"No I've never liked the thought of one child and I know that Chakotay wants a big family."
"Make him work for it Tom."
"You bet I will, looks like they ready for you."
Looking over her shoulder at the others calling, "I'm coming, hold ya britches."
Laughing Tom laid a hand on her arm saying, "Don't become a stranger."
Grinning as she nodded, "I won't. Catch ya later."
Pulling Harry bag over Tom opened it, finding his sunglasses he has left behind when he had came down, he had commed Harry to bring them with him when he came to join them, putting them on Tom settled as comfortably as he could against a tree to watch the game between the bridge officers and the others.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
An hour later Tem and Ayala had joined them bringing a picnic basket full of food, Tom leant against Chakotay shoulder as they tried to tally up the points from the game they had lost count Ken insisted that his team had won, while Harry insisted that the bridge team had.
Shaking his head Tom suggested, "Call it a draw then."
Harry looked over at him with a frown as he explained, "We can't we need to have a rematch so that the winner can take on the next department."
Chakotay groaned, "A rematch? Okay let make it the team to score to five first, that way it's not a whole game."
"Deal and Tom can keep score."
"Damn I wish I was playing, gonna be better than being the score keeper."
"I disagree we need someone who isn't connected to any of the teams playing and Tom bridge crew, I think either Tem or Neelix."
Someone called out, "How about the Doc?"
Relieved that he didn't have to play scorekeeper Tom relaxed and listened to his friends.
"Okay so Tem and Neelix will both keep score and if they are unsure of a play, Tom will help them agreed?"
With his hand under his husband's shirt, he idly rubbing his stomach, Chakotay watched with his head resting on his other hand laying on his side as he waited for whatever was decided by the others, he was glad that he didn't have to command anything while on leave, smoothing the flesh under his hand with a blissful smile, it had be a week and the Doc had told them that out of the four eggs he had inserted three had taken, he was going to be a papa to three daughters, he had been shock to find that they were all females but the Doc had told him that it was not that unusual for the fetuses to be the same sex, he was hoping that they are all identical and looked like Tom.
Kathryn watch as her XO with his hand under her pilot's shirt rubbing his stomach, looking at his face, she smiled at the content look on his face, moving her gaze to the other half of the couple saying, "So how did the appointment go with the Doc Tom?"
With a lazy smile Tom said, "Good, I can't wait for the morning sickness to pass, why they call it morning sickness is beyond me, since I've never been sick in the morning."
"Any cravings yet?"
"Not yet, I think Tay dreading that part of it."
Hearing his name Chakotay looked over at him saying, "It's not that part that I'm dreading it's the mood swings."
"Ahh the dreaded mood swings, you don't have to worry about them Angel, us Parises never stuffer with a bout of that, it's the cravings and being sick, but since I'm the first male of my family to do this, you just may have a cause to worry, but I'm sure someone will let you crash on their couch if it happens."
Ken piped up, "You gonna kick him out of his own quarters?"
With a content smile as he gazed fondly at his husband Tom laid a hand on top of Chakotay's one on his belly as he replied, "Damn straight."
Looking into his husband's blue orbs full of merriment, returned his smile letting his eyes express his feelings and letting his lust and desire he felt for him shine through.
Tom's grin grew wider as Harry called out, "Quick get some water and throw it over them, they need to cool off."
Laughing Chakotay sat up pulling Tom up with him saying, "Don't worry we're going to take a quick dip before starting the game."
Tom was glad that his shirt was hiding the evidences of his arousal, as he stood up smiling as Chakotay moved to stand just behind him, since he had taken his shirt off during the game, with their towels in hand they headed towards the water.
Moving out of the others sight hidden by a dune bank, Tom and Chakotay dropped their towels onto the sand and headed into the water, they walked till they were waist deep in the crystal clear water, pulling Tom into his arms, Chakotay ravished his mouth, squeezing his ass pulling him closer to his harden member, rocking his hip against Tom, Chakotay moaned as Tom's hand slipped into his swimming trunks gripping his ass as he rocked against him, Chakotay really wanted to be inside Tom's warm body but till the Doc lifted his ban, he had to make do with what he could get, he felt one of Tom's hand move between them and stroke his cock thrusting into his hand as he reached into Tom's short and begun stroking him to completion, claiming his mouth again, Chakotay came in Tom's hand with a muffled moaned, with another thrust of his hips Tom came in his hand groaning against his lips. Leaning their heads on each others shoulders with arms about each other to hold the other up they returned slowly from the ecstasy high.
"Feeling alright now Angel?"
Nibbling on the skin under his lips Chakotay moaned lazily, "Mmm."
Aching his neck to the side to give him room to move, "Angel don't start something you can't finish."
Pausing his ministrations long enough to say, "I always finish what I start baby." Rocking his renewed erection, saying seductively, "Ready for round two baby?"
Wrapping his arms about his neck, "You may be baby but I'm ready for sleep Angel. I'm afraid it's one of the draw backs of carry a child." Tweaking his nose, Tom pushed off laughing as Chakotay lost his footing and sunk under the water.
Chakotay surfaced spitting out the water from his mouth as he watched his impish mate waddled through the water with a shit eating grin on his face thinking, 'Spirits, I love that man, between him and kids I'm gonna be in heaven, they're gonna keep me on my toes and I going to love every damn fucking minute of it.'
Diving under the water to get some control over his raging libido, before joining the others.
Reaching their gear, Tom snatched up his towel and wiped of his body of water, sinking into the golden sand, wiping his hair as he watched as Chakotay frolicked in the water, with a grace of a dolphin, as he cut through the water, it was a side he wished he could see more often now that the stress had eased off but while on Voyager, he had an image to up hold while he was on duty and it sometime crept into his private life.
Laying back with his elbows holding his upper body up so he could still watch, Tom smiled as Chakotay emerged from the water, looking like a water god as he made his way through the water, caressing his bronze skin, making his skin glisten in the light, as the rays lit upon the drops of water as they slowly made their way down his taut body it made them twinkle and glimmer like diamonds, his dark hair swept back from his brow, a sensual smile graced his lips as if he knew he was being watched.
With glazed eyes Tom moved slightly as he watched a drop of water making it way down Chakotay's body wishing it was him caressing that light brown skin, watching as it broke into two as it slipped about his taut and harden nipples slowly moving down his stomach, groaning as it stopped at the top of Chakotay's shorts.
Grinning down at his lust stuck husband nudging his foot with one of his own waiting till he had his attention before asking, "And just what were you looking at?"
Licking his lips saying, "Wishing I was that drop of water as it slid down your body."
"What was the groan for then?" He asked as he lowed his body down beside his lover.
"It stopped at the top of your shorts." Tom told him.
Rolling till he faced his husband with his eyes focus at his groin, saying, "It must have been some show baby." Reaching into his shorts, he fondled him to completion.
Tom came with a small groan, Chakotay gathered Tom to his chest as Tom slipped a hand between their bodies and returned the favour, muffling his groan against Tom's chest as he came, lounging in each others arm in the after glow for while before rising and heading back into the water to clean up.
"We better head back Angel before they sent a search party after us."
Chakotay who was looking over his shoulder replied, "To late, here they come now."
With a chuckle Tom said, "Thank god they didn't arrive before then." Leaning against Chakotay's board chest with their hands clasp together laying on his stomach as they watch Harry and Ken approach them with wary looks on their faces.
Tom decided to put them out of their misery called out, "It's safe to come closer."
Ken called back, "Come on we're waiting, get a move on."
With a long suffering sigh they broke apart and headed back to shore, gather their gear together, they headed back together holding hands with Harry and Ken.
Hearing voices calling out, "Let me guess, they were making out yet again?"
"Nope, not this time." Ken called back.
"You must have missed the show then."
"Thank god for small blessings then." Ken shot back.
Kathryn called out, "Okay lets get this game going shall we?"
Getting a chorus of 'yes' they made their way down to the net and begun the rematch game with Tem and Neelix keeping score.
"Foul."
"I'll give you foul, that was in."
"Vera that was out."
"It was in Pablo."
Tom shook his head as he called out, "It was out."
"Told ya."
Stalking back to her spot, Vera grinned evilly as she made her serve making sure she aimed it toward Pablo Baytart throwing the ball into the air she whacked it over the net laughing as it bounce off his head and into Harry's waiting spike shot, on it return it hit the sand Tem calling "Point bridge win five to three."
Vera called out, "That not a legal shot, we're not playing soccer here."
Pablo replied, "I'm sure that aiming at peoples heads isn't in the rule books either Vera."
Rolling his eyes Tom called out, "No score, Vera this time try and not aim for Pablo's or anyone else's head."
Muttering under her breath, "Spoilsport."
Rolling his eyes, Tom called, "Play ball."
Vera threw the ball up in the air again and smashed it over the net into Chakotay's waiting hands and with a flip of his wrist slammed it into the sand at Dalby feet, grinning as he jumped back with a yelp.
"Game, set and match." Chakotay called as he strolled over to his amused spouse, not aware that Dalby threw the ball at him till it smacked him in the back, spinning he glared, racing over to the doubled up man and slung him over his shoulder ignoring his yells and the laughter coming from the others as he strolled thigh deep into the water and threw him in, watching in glee as he hit the water with a loud splash, soon another figure sailed through the air with a high pitch squeal, smiling over at Pablo asking, "Vera?"
"Yeah Vera." Turning the two men moved to the shore watching the two drenched crew member struggled back to shore.
"Pablo you better start running."
Dalby stopped long enough to say, "Vera it's no use admit you're beaten, you started it and he finished it."
"Never, I'm not gonna admit defeat."
"Oh well then." With that Ken smiled as he pushed her, wincing as she screeched as she hit the water with a splash.
Laughing from the shore Tom watched from what he hoped was a safe place, when Ken moved toward him at a leisurely pace and a smile he didn't trust holding out his hands saying, "You wouldn't?"
"Wouldn't I?"
"Normally yes but I'm with child."
Pursing his lips with his eyes gleaming, "And that would be a problem cuz?"
"Cuz Ken if you gave it a thought, Tay toss you in the water for throwing a ball at him, what would he do if you tossed me?"
"Nothing."
From behind Chakotay growled, "Wouldn't I?"
Jumping Ken muttered, "Busted." Hold his hand up he said, "Okay I give up you win."
"You bet I do." With that Chakotay slung him over his shoulder again, laughing as someone called out, "Ken must love that view."
Snickering Tom watched as Ken sailed through the air again.
Shaking her head Kathryn said, "I don't know what you've done Tom but whatever it is keep doing it."
"Captain?"
Nodding at Chakotay as he strolled back with a huge grin saying, "I've never seen this side of him and I have to admit I like it and would like to see more of it when he off duty."
"Yes I like this softer version of him as well."
Nodding Kathryn called out, "Okay guys it time to get back to the ship and delegate with the Zulais for trading rights and to use their docking port to make repairs, so everyone on their best behavior. And remember dress nicely and not a uniform to be seen."
Smiling as she heard the cheer from the others.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Tom feeling tired after spending the day in the open air and decided to take a nap before joining the rest of the crew for dinner with the Zulais.
Sitting at his desk Chakotay decided to use that time to catch up on reports that some how slipped through the cracks.
Tuvok and Janeway holed up in her office trying to figure a workable shore leave roster making sure everyone got their fair share of off time as well as duty time.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Waking feeling refreshed climbing out of bed Tom headed into the living area smiling when he found Chakotay buried up to his neck in work, moving to stand behind him, Tom wrapped his arms about him and kissed his cheek.
Having had heard Tom moving about in their bedroom Chakotay laid the padd he had been reading down on the desk laying a big hand onto top of Tom's slim pale hands, entwining their fingers, smiling at the contrast between their colouring, dark, pale, Gold and Silver, smiling as he glanced at the frame that graced their desk, since their marriage very photo they had taken since ended up in a gold and silver frame.
Following Chakotay gaze Tom smiled at the two men wrapped in others arms and gold and silver glimmered as they swirled by on the slight air current, on each face was adorning and utter love completed the photo.
Looking up and back Chakotay turning his chair till he was facing the younger man and pulled him down till he was sitting on his lap.
With a sign as he sunk down onto his husband lap and snuggled into his warmth, with their hands still joined Tom laid them on his stomach.
Nuzzling the side of Tom's neck, resting his chin on his shoulder he asked, "Sleep well?"
Making lazy patterns on the back of the big mans hand as he said, "Yes I did."
Watching as Tom swirled lightly caressing the back of his hand stirring he said, "Good but baby we better move if we want to join the others."
"Who said anything about wanting to join them, but since we have to then we better get ready then."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Enter the Great hall Tom on Chakotay arm, dressed in a pale blue tunic and white linen pants that clung to his long legs, while Chakotay was dressed in soft brown leather pants and a white linen shirt, they had been told to dress casual, the Zulu's believed in comfort over style but still dressing nicely instead of looking uncomfortable.
Chakotay guided Tom over to the drink table nodding at the Zulai they had passed they couldn't mingle with them till the opening speeches were done. Chakotay had gone over what rules there were, making sure that everything was in order he was glad that they didn't mind same sex relationships, if they did Tom and he would have come with other people, Tom would have arrived with Samantha Wildman, while he would have come with Kathryn, it was their backup plan after they had a run in with a homophobic planet.
Handing Tom a glass on what he hoped was nonalcoholic drink, since the Doctor has stated no drinking any alcohol of any sort while carrying.
"Thanks." Taking a sip, without a word he handed it back saying, "Angel I think I'll stick with water."
Grabbing the glass from him, he moved them to corner before taking a sip himself, "I think I'll will be as well, that would knock a Klingon flat on his ass in no time flat."
"Better warn the others or ask the Zulai if they have something without a kick."
Nodding as he discreetly poured the contents into a potted plant of some sort, Chakotay looked around till he spotted Kathryn and Tuvok, waving them over Tom them.
"Chakotay?"
"Spread the word that the drink on the table over there has a mightily big kick."
"Ahh yes the Gureas juice, we have something without an as you say a kick." A tall male with ash blond hair and multi changing eyes, they had been told about their eyes during an earlier meeting with them, they change colours with their moods, the light colours mean they are in great to good, while the darker colours mean they are angry to sad, the man before them eyes showed that he was amused, his twinkling yellow eyes changed to a darker yellow, as he lingered over Chakotay's form enjoying what he saw, he took note that the bigger man and the pale male next to him worn the same brand mark above their left brow, and he wondered the of the meaning of the bands about their fingers and the gold and silver tattoo's that peeked out from under the sleeves of their shirts, Talua let his eyes express his dismay at seeing that the Commander was mated or bonded to the pale tall man next to him, who was clearly showing his displeasure of his interest of his mate.
Talua nodded showing his respect to his claim of the bigger man that is till he knew just what they had before making his move, "Please follow me and I'll show you the javeas juice, we usually serve it to the children."
Frowning, Tom followed the taller man, he felt other man's interest in Chakotay, hoping the man wouldn't do anything about his interest towards his husband.
Feeling his husband tense up at his side laying a hand on his back as they followed the tall Zulai to another table.
Talua told them, "This table is the children's table the contents here are safe for your people to drink." Gazing back over at the big man smiling as he let his eyes flicker over to his mate saying, "You're a Falu are you not?"
"Excuse me?"
"Sorry Falu means female in same sex relationships." Talua was hoping he was right about the pale man, if he was he could make a move on the darker male.
Hearing a sound from behind the man, Tom watched as another tall Zulai male with flashing brown eyes and his pale pink hair flew out from behind him as he stormed over growling, "Talua Gaus back off."
Turning slowly with a grimace, "Daus you old Hutia."
"He taken, back off Talua, their ways are not ours." Daus bowed as he said, "Excuse my brother, if you had told him that you're a Falu, by saying yes means that he could make a move on the Commander."
"Daus go and gynas yourself."
"Father is looking for you, you know we don't talk to the visitors till after the welcome."
Rolling his bright blue eyes at his brother saying, "They were drinking Gureas juice, so I showed them to the Javeas juice."
"No excuse for showing interest in another person mate, what would Tahea say?"
"Tahea is a Falu as you well know, it gives me the right to seek out a Bulae."
Shaking his head saying, "That may be the case and have you asked the Commander if he wishes to be your Bulae?" As he waited for his brother answer Daus explained to them, "Sorry for this, a Bulae is a middle he/she would submit for the Vulas which Talua claims he is and then the Bulae would have the Falu submit to him/her."
Chakotay felt Tom shaking at his side as Kathryn tried to turn her laughter in to a cough, as Tuvok eyebrows joined his hair line, Chakotay tactfully replied, "Thanks but no thanks. My people only marry one person and it's for life, though it's not unheard of to have more than one in a marriage in other races but not in mine."
"You're married? Oh Talua you really out done yourself this time." Daus laughed as his brother turned bright red, as Daus explained, "We have married couples as well, they are equals in everything they do, we call them Yuera, if they have declared Yuera to each other, they remain together till the end, no other can join them. I myself have claimed Yuera to my mate, we are equals, my brother claims to be a Vulas but I honestly think he's a Falu or a Yuera."
Tahea hissed, "Gyaut Daus."
Daus jeered at his brother, "Oh little brother is angry."
"Daus Hula, Tahea Gaus just what in Gulue do you think you're doing? Your father is seeking you, go now before his displeasure finds you here."
Both men bowed as they sheepishly looked at a tiny ash blond woman who was standing and tapping her foot, her eyes clearly showing her wrath at them.
"Sorry ma, Talua was seeking Bulae with the Commander." Daus explained with laughing yellow orbs.
Turning her heated gaze at her baby saying, "It is plain to see son that he is no Bulae. Talua son he is too strong for you, seek out Tahea and claim Yuera, you know that is what she wants." Turning as she said, "Children what can you do? They think they know best, excuse Talua, he has just entered the Tulase and isn't thinking clearly, my baby thinks he want to be in control when it clear that he doesn't know how to, he is reckless and needs to find his middle. Now please excuse us, my husband is looking for his children, and believe me, he will found out about this broken rule, that my son broke."
"But mother."
"Don't but mother me, you should have lead them to the table with few words exchanged and left but declaring you interested in a marry man is Blasmed. Now go!" Pointing towards the door that she had entered from.
Ducking their heads the walked off as their mother said, "Please accept my sorrow at this, my boys know better but like most children they like to push the rules, now if you'll excuse me, I must join my family."
Without another word she moved off missing the dazed look and smiles that crept out as Chakotay said, "She remind me of my mother."
"Yeah must be a thing mother's have all over the galaxy."
"Oh my god, he wanted you to sub to him." Tom croaked out.
Amused Chakotay grinned at his laughing husband, as Tuvok replied, "Indeed." And walked off to search for his wife.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
After the welcome speeches, Tom hid his groan as Talua made another pass by their table for the tenth time, strolling pass with his easy long gait, all the while smirking and taunting him with words only he could hear, whispering, "Fula." Every time he passed them, following behind him was a willowy red head, he guessed to be Tahen, Tom could see that the poor girl was clearly smitten with the man for reasons he didn't understand but each to their own as he always says.
From across the room, Chakotay with a deep frown marring his brow, as Talua passed by their table again, Chakotay knew that Tom grew more annoyed each time, he could see the glare he was throwing at the young pest, fuming Chakotay spied the boy's mother heading towards her wayward son saying, "Stop being a pest Talua, you have shamed us enough today, it bad enough that you do it front of his husband in sight but having Tahen witness your foolish actions."
"I declare Galisa, for the right to make him mine."
Tom closed his eyes slowly gathering his tatted emotions into some sort of control, dreading and hoping that whatever Galisa was or meant wasn't what it sounded like, when he jumped as a booming voice replied, "Silly boy you can not declare Galisa for him, he is married, you even heard him say it, now go before you disgrace our family anymore with your foolish ideas."
Glaring at the person saying, "Stay out of this Bua, this is none of your concern."
Another voice joined in saying, "Son think about this before you take this any further, he is married, he has also voiced his choice of mates who is carrying his babies."
"That makes him a Fula and I have the right to claim him."
Having had reached his breaking point, Tom surged to his feet yelling, "Enough I've had it with you Talua, I'm tired of you strolling back and forth whispering that I'm a Fula, Chakotay is my husband, He's not a Bulae for you to lay a claim on, get it through your fucking thick head Talua, we are not of your people we have our own ways of doing things." Swaying on his feet as he leant against the table as a wave of dizziness hit him, clutching his stomach as a piercing pain took his breath away, groaning as he slumped to the ground, "Tay."
Racing to his husband side as Ken and Harry knelt beside Tom, "Tommy." Gathering Tom into his arms throwing a glare over at Talua.
Clutching Chakotay arm moaning, "I need to see the Doc."
Tapping his badge, "Two to beam to sickbay."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Once they materialized in sickbay, laying Tom onto a bed, Chakotay called out, "Active EMH."
"Please state the nature of the medical. . ."
"Doc, it Tom."
Racing over to their side, Tom grasping in pain, "What happened?" Pressing a hypo against Tom's neck to ease him into sleep.
Chakotay explained, he decided till the emergency was over to leave out most the major details that had lead up to what happened, "He got angry and a pain hit him."
Nodding as he read the scanner in his hand and said, "It was a warning sign, his blood pressure shot up and it caused the pain to warn him to calm down, may I ask what got him this mad?"
Pleased that it was simply a warning sigh, "He got tired of a male called Talua who tried declare something for me all night."
"Ahh yes that would explain why he was upset, Commander I suggest that you set this Talua person straight or steer clear of him or it's going to happen again."
Frustrated over the events threw up his hands and ranted, "That just it, I told him I wasn't interest, even his brothers and mother told him to leave me alone, maybe having Tom blow up at him will set him straight."
"I certain hope so, Commander I must stress that Tom has to remain calm at all cost, next time we may not catch it in time and lose both him and the babies."
Stunned Chakotay gulped as he looked at his sleeping husband brushing his hair off his brow asking, "Doc will he and the babies be alright really?"
Nodding as he laid down his equipment saying, "Commander as long as he remains calm and avoids stressful situations and keeping his blood pressure down everything will be fine. Now I suggest that you take your husband home and get him to stay in bed and rest till lunch time tomorrow and he'll be fit as a fiddle."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Kathryn and Tuvok finish talking to the Damla trying to smooth over and keeping the peace between them.
"Captain my son was out of line and on my honour I open and accept all trade with you and all shore leave is granted and if you can arrange a meeting between the Commander and his husband, so I can give them something in return for this dreadful Guays, my son started and I express Trayu onto the couple and wish to met them." Shaking his head his eyes dull and flat expressed his pain and sorrow over the happenings of that night.
"Thank you, I'll pass it on to them and leave it in their hands, to decide if they wish to join you, if you give me a time and place to met you."
"I'm sure the young one will be resting, so say dinner time and at my home, and thank you for your understanding and grace."
"Most welcome Damla and good night."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Chakotay stayed awake, he was still worried and tensed over what happen, he rested his head on his pillow, facing his sleeping husband letting his mind wind down, his eyelids slid shut as he drifted off into sleep.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Slowly waking Chakotay reached for his mate when his hand fell to the mattress without making contact with his body, his eyes flew open scanning the room breathing a sign of relief when he made out Tom voice as he sung in the next room, falling back against the headboard grinning as he listened to his husband sing, not many people knew of his talented voice. Chakotay greedy kept it to himself, when they had talent nights, Chakotay had asked him once if he would ever sing for the crew, he had explained that his father always had him sing for his cronies, and when he got older he had decided that he would only sing for his partner and any children they had.
Tom hearing a groan coming from the bedroom poked his head around the corner, "Hey there Angel, sleep well?"
"Morning baby, how do you feel?"
"Amazing well. Doc explained it all to me this morning and I understand why it happen. Sorry for letting him get to me and for giving you a scare."
"Come here you." Tom moved into the room and sat on the bed, Chakotay dragged him till he laid flush with his body saying, "Poocuh you have nothing to be sorry for, he pushed you till you blew and believe me baby if it had been me I would have done more than just yell at him, he'd be flat on his back out cold, after being introduce to my fist for the first time."
"Speaking of meetings, Kathryn left a message his father wishes to met with us."
Chakotay noticed that Tom didn't say Talua name, running his hands over Tom's clothed back as he asked, "And what do you think?"
"I think we should go, we can't hold it against him that his son is a pest."
"What time does he wish to met us?"
"For dinner and get this at his home."
"I hope Daus will be there, I liked him."
"I'm sure the whole family will be." Tom snuggled deeper into Chakotay's arms as he said, "As long as the pest reframes from acting like a jerk."
Feeling lips nibbling on his neck, Chakotay groaned, "Poocuh if he didn't get the message after last night, I even doubt that hitting him with a brick would get it into his head, that I have no interest of being with him. I only desire only one person and I have him right where I want him."
Pausing on his nibbling Tom asked cheekily, "And where would that be Angel?"
Moaning as Tom nibbled on his neck again, "In my heart and my arms and our bed."
"Mmm, sounds like heaven to me Angel, just the place I want to be."
"Mmm sounds good to me Poocuh."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Chakotay emerged from the bathroom and into the bedroom glancing at their rumbled bedding with a fond smile, they had spend two hours of some serious cuddling time and love making and then more cuddling time, just dozing and being plain lazy without a care in the world, they would still be there if they didn't receive a comm from the Captain and his bladder hadn't been crying out for some much needed relief.
Tom once again dressed, had got their meal ready, while Chakotay had a quick sonic shower, waiting till his husband joined him, Tom laid a hand on his flat stomach, he still couldn't believe just how close he came to losing the babies, he would never forgive himself if he lost the babies, making a pact with himself that he wouldn't let anything rile him up like that again.
Chakotay stood in doorway, watching Tom with concern, he knew that scare was as close to losing the babies as he cared to get, it scared the hell out of him at how close he got to losing very thing that he held dear to him, his husband and their babies meant the world to him, he knew that if Tom miscarried for any reason he'll never forgive himself. Chakotay planned on making sure that nothing would happen to Tom or his children.
Moving Chakotay wrapped his arms about his slender mate form from behind pulling him back till his back was flush against his chest resting his chin on Tom's shoulder laying his hands on top of Tom's saying, "You sure you're okay with going down?"
Leaning against his mate's chest as he looked down at their hands resting on his still flat belly, "I'm scared Tay."
Hearing the pain that in his voice Chakotay tighten his grip as he asked, "Of what Baby?"
"Of losing the babies, I nearly lost them, through getting mad at him, what if he there tonight and I get mad again?"
"Oh Baby, I wish I could say that you won't but I can't, because I'm mad at him as well for upsetting you and I really hope his father has more sense than that, knowing that this came about because his son was thinking with his dick instead of his brain, its a no brainer to take no as what it means. I was beginning to wonder what part of no he didn't understand." Tighten his hold on his husband, he began to sway to music he could only hear and begun humming as they moved, Tom swayed as he remembered the tune of their first dance recalling the words Tom began to sing,
When I first saw you, I saw love.
And the first time you touch me, I felt love.
And after all this time, you're still the one I love.
Looks like we made it
Look how far we've come my baby
We might have taken the long way
We knew we'd get there someday.
They said, "I bet they'll never make it."
But just look at us holding on
We're still together still going strong
You're still the one
you're still the one I run to
The one that I belong to
You're still the one I want for life
You're still the one
You're still the one that I love
The only one I dream of
You're still the one I kiss goodnight
Ain't nothing better
We beat the odds together
I'm glad that we didn't listen
Look at what we would have be missing
I'm so glad we made it
Look how far we've come my baby.
Nuzzling Tom's neck Chakotay murmured, "Beautiful just beautiful."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
After spending an afternoon of shopping and relaxing, Chakotay and Tom returned to Voyager to change and return for their dinner plans. Unaware of the danger that had followed them all afternoon.
Both had been unaware of the eyes that had followed them as they shopped and just taking in the sights, when they had been joined by another coupled they had piled into an image booth to have their image taken. Watching as his adversary crouched down to talk to his brother's girl child and her pet while his future mate watched the scene fondly, ducking out of sight as his dark eyes scanned the area with a frown.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Tom and Chakotay were greeted by Daus who was looking forward to seeing the two men again, "Come, Come mother and father are waiting, and don't worry my brat of a brother is not here," Daus stepped back letting them pass him asked, "How are you feeling now Tom?"
"Better thanks, it was a warning sign, my blood pressure shot up the more angry I got."
"The stupid Verde, I'm sorry for his actions,"
"It wasn't your fault Daus if your brother couldn't take no for an answer." Chakotay patted his arm.
"Yes that is true but the fool is up to something, I can tell."
Tom winced that was the last thing he needed to know, looking over at his husband he noticed the tensed looked in his eyes, to the others Chakotay looked unaffected by the news but Tom knew better.
Daus carried on, "But lets forget that boy for now, father is waiting and it's best to not to keep him waiting, this way." Heading across the hall they followed Daus into a simple room done in pale blues nodding at females Daus begun the introductions, "Mother you remember the Commander and Mister Paris-Chakotay?"
"Greetings, welcome to our home please take a seat. Gentleman this is Reyua, Daus mate and the two sitting on the floor are their children Kyla and Ulae."
After saying 'nice to met you' Chakotay guided Tom to a love seat hearing giggling coming from behind the seat Chakotay lean over and smiled as he said, "We meet again and where is your pet Pula?"
"Ahh I see you have already met Daus's baby Greaus."
"Yes we had the pleasure of meeting her earlier on in the market place with her pet Pula."
Greaus giggled again as she crawled from behind the chair smiling widely as she hurried over to the blond man who had played with her in the market, climbed upon the chair she climbed into his lap talking to him in baby gibberish.
Smiling at the sight of a little girl sitting in his husband's lap, Chakotay sat beside them looking forward to seeing the sight with their own children.
Daus surprised at his baby actions, she was rather reserved and shy towards strangers, looking back at the man saying, "You have a way with children. Greaus usually shies away from strangers especially males, when she was younger she had been attacked and has been affected since, normally she only comes to me or her Grendferher."
Chakotay nodded as he said, "That explains why Pula wouldn't let me touch her."
"Yes it would, Pula is wary of people if he didn't like you believe me he'd let you know Commander, he would have attacked you right off, just ask my brother he was bitten by him when he tried to pick her up. If he just stepped between you and her, he was just being cautious, once he know you better as you can see he is just laying there, he knows she is safe."
Greaus snuggled into Tom as she listen to her father quite content in snuggling with Tom offering all the support she could, she knew that her uncle had hurt him and she felt his anguish and pain over what he done.
Tom wrapped his arms about the child bending down he asked, "And who were you with when we saw you Sweetie?"
"With Tahea, she took me and Pula to markets to buy some toys and look for Talua."
Tom stiffen that the mention of man who had caused all his problems. Greaus felt her new friend stiffen behind her turned as she caressed his cheeks saying, "Sorry Tommy I didn't mean to upset you."
Capturing both of her tiny hands in his bigger hand grinning down at her as he told her, "I know you didn't princesses." Gathering her his arms Tom gave her a hug looking over her head at the others in the room, as he asked, "Is Greaus tuned in to others emotions Daus?"
"Every since she was little she has been able to feel others emotions, she is our gifted one, the only one in our family to have that gift, when we are born, we're born with a gift, hers is feel others, Kyla and Ulae were gifted with peace easing tensions as is their mother, it's up to the parents to guide their children to use their gifts for the good of our race."
"Come now lets eat, then you can talk all you like."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
After dinner everyone settled into the lounging room Greaus once again climbed into Tom's lap settling in for the rest of the night, listening as the adults talked as she cuddled into Tom.
Kissing the top of Greaus's hair Tom tuned out of the talking he was tired and he just wanted to crawl into bed and sleep for a week, he had woken up feeling sick again. Sam Wildman had warned him about morning sickness but it was getting to the stage that he was losing weight not gaining it as he was meant too. Tom tried to ignore the rising and sinking feeling as his stomach as it tried to make it mind up if it want to settle the meal he had just eaten or expel it. Clamping his lips Tom felt eyes on him, looking up and saw Daus's mate looking at him in concern.
Reyua watched as Tom paled, she knew he was with child, she remembered the sickness she had stuffer with her children, nodding at him she headed out of the room.
With out another thought Tom went back to fighting the urge to puke when a glass appeared in front of him, "Drink this it will smooth the urge to be sick."
Taking the glass Tom frowned as he glanced over at Chakotay as he asked, "I'm not sure its wise for humans."
"It is safe Chakotay for Tom to have, it eases the sickness while carrying child, it is made of Wakae weed and we had you doctor check it out before it is safe."
At Chakotay slight nod, Tom took a gulp of the drink with trepidation, taking an another as he felt the urge of be sick subside with an delighted express on his face he said, "Wow talk about fast working, the Doc couldn't ease all the urge, but this has. I feel a lot better, Thanks Reyua."
"You're welcome, I'll have some more prepared for you to take with you."
Daus left the room at his father nod only to return later laden down with a parcels brightly wrapped, laying them down at their feet Damla stood up saying, "It is my sorrow that my son Talua was disrespectful to you and yours, these gifts are for you and your coming children, they won't even make up for his Guays upon you, please accept these gifts as part of my Trayu to you." Damla picked up a sphere, as his hands touched it , it began mist and glow, gold and silver sand begun to swirl, saying, "This sphere is for you as well it has been made for you in your colours, Gold and Silver by our Tarewa who can see a person energy colour or aura as your race calls it."
Chakotay was thankful that Kathryn had warned them of the possibilities from Damla and his family, and not reject it, "Thank you Damla we accept your gifts."
"Good, Good now a word of advice when you visit again, do not come on your own, my son is ashamed and is out for blood for what happened last night please take this to heart."
"We will Damla and thank you."
"Sorry to cut this sort but I'm going to retire for the night, you younger ones enjoy the rest of the night and grace be your."
As they rose to their feet Damla waved them back down, "Stay seated."
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Two hours later Chakotay and Tom asked for a beam out they had thought it wise to beam out of the Damla house with all the gifts and the threat of Talua roaming the streets.
Tom handed over a drowsy Greaus to her father, as his mate handed him the herbs to help ease his morning sickness, "Thanks you." Stepping back as she nodded her head, crouching down he rubbed Pula broad back, till it fluffy purple tail begun to thump the floor like a dog did, grinning at the Lapeus, which reminded him of a Sheepdog he had as a child, straightening up joining Chakotay besides their gifts, "Chakotay to transporter room?"
"Ayala here sir."
"Greg can you lock onto me and Tom and the gifts at our feet?"
"Sure can, don't tell me you're spoiling Tom again?"
Rolling his eyes as he shot back, "At least I'm not a scrooge."
"A what?"
Tom cut in, "Explain later Greg beam us to our quarters."
They could hear the laughter as Greg replied, "Aye, aye Sir, energizing."
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Once they materialized in their quarters Chakotay pointed to their room and ordered, "Bed and rest Poocuh, leave this till the morning."
Tom didn't argue with him, he just dragged his tired body into the room and undressed and climbed into bed, as soon as his head hit the pillow he was out like a light.
Checking for messages, smiling at the reminder of the Challenge of the next department reminded him that he had to be there at Thirteen hundred hours for their match.
Closing his console down Chakotay tidied up a bit, finding the package of herbs Reyua had giving Tom, she had also written out instructions reading them just in case he needed to fix some up for his spouse, laying everything on the coffee table beside the sphere, Chakotay exited calling for lights outs, entering his bedroom glancing over at the bed smiling widely at the blond mop of hair that peeked out from under the covers.
Quietly moving about the room Chakotay undressed leaving his clothes where they fell smiling knowing that Tom was going to grumble and bitch at him till he moved them in the morning, climbing into bed and gathering a snoring Tom into his arms, drifting into dreamland
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Over the weeks the crew of Voyager worked hard as well as fit in some fun along the way, Voyager was in shipshape ready to leave orbit in two days, they had enough supplies to last them a year without having to stop for more, on their last day the Zulai's was planning a big party for their friends.
Daus and his family spent a fair amount of time with their new friends Chakotay and Tom, they saw glimpses of Talua and his mate Tahea during their stay.
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Tom sat watching the final Volleyball game, this was their last day they had of shore leave, the next day was for getting everything ready to leave and for saying goodbye to their new friends, he was going to miss Gureas and her pet Pula who mate Kuias had just given birth to a litter of pups, as he called them, Daus had asked if they could take one. Tom wish he could he had fallen in love with one of them, he had secretly named her Cassie but he knew that the Captain would put her foot down on it so didn't even bother to ask her for permission, he had declined much to his dismay.
Hearing howling and racing feet over the sand, Tom turned frowning as he saw Pula racing towards him sliding to a stop at his feet, prancing then running off again and heading back to him. Concerned Tom tried to smooth the agitated Lapeus, "What wrong boy? Where Gureas?"
When he said his mistress name Pula raced off with a howl, Yelling, "Chakotay something wrong." With that Tom darted off as fast as he could behind the animal.
Chakotay whirled about as he heard Tom yelling and then racing off, sharing looks with Janeway, they both raced off in pursuit.
Tom hearing yelling up ahead of him, "What do you think you'll gain by doing this Talua?"
Ducking behind a bush Tom peered through it and bit his lip as he saw Talua hanging Gureas over a cliff edge, yelling, "Get him here now."
"You really think doing this is going make him what you?" Daus said in disgust, "Hand her over she has nothing to do with this."
"No, he wouldn't want anything to happen to her."
Hearing running feet behind him, Tom hissed, "Down."
Dropping to their knees Kathryn and Chakotay crawled closer, "Talua has Gureas, Captain can we get a lock on her and beam her to safely?"
"We can, but it's hard without someone wearing a combadge. What does he want?"
"Chakotay, he wants Chakotay."
Chakotay frowned as he said, "I can go over and get him to hand me the child and then have Voyager beam me out."
"Won't work Tay, she won't let you carry her still."
Before they could say more Talua called out, "Tom and Chakotay, I know you can hear me, if you wish to save the brat come forth and claim her from me."
Tom slowly stood up in a low voice to Janeway, "Keep a lock on the three of us, once we have her get us out."
At her nod Chakotay and Tom stepped out into view saying, "Here we are, release her."
"Not yet I need my honour restored among my people."
Daus hissed, "You had none."
"Shut up Daus or she goes over."
As his daughter screamed, Daus glared as he coldly told him, "Then be ready to follow her over."
Tom shivered at his eyes they flashed and swirled black, he had no doubts regardless of what happened Talua was dead. Feeling cold eyes boring into him Tom glanced up into the evil eyes of Talua.
"Oh yes I'm going to enjoy taking you out, pity you didn't join the Zaux that night, we could have avoided hurting a harmless child, your fault you know if you just stepped away like a good Falu would have, this wouldn't have happened."
Glaring at he twisted man before him, saying, "You are one sick fucker." Smirking at him as he saw Talua flinch at his words, "You're just a bully, who can't stand up and fight someone who your equal, always someone weaker and smaller than you, you don't know what to do now do you fucker? Someone standing up to you and you run and cower in a corner like the sick fuck you are. Who are you gonna blame? Not me I have nothing to do with this, this is all your doing, you should have stopped when you saw that he was taken. Let her go Talua, you can't win this."
Talua stunned begun to shake his head as he roared, "No it's your fault, you're meant to let him go, you brought this onto yourself."
Chakotay who had remained quite spoke in a low voice, "Talua I said no and I meant it. Hand Greaus over, end this now."
Talua looked over at him and for the first time, saw what everyone else had from the beginning, the love not for him as he thought but for his mate, lowering his brother's daughter to the ground, blinking as he lowered his head in shame without another word he stepped off the edge of the cliff to his death.
"NO!"
Seeing Tahea race over to the cliff, Tom shocked that it ended the way it did sinking to the ground, as Greaus ran over to her father, feeling strong arms wrap about him as he whispered, "I didn't want it to end like this."
"Shh baby none of us did." Rocking his husband, Chakotay smiled at the reunion between father and daughter. Feeling someone standing behind him he said, "He'll be alright Kathryn."
"I know."
With his head laying against Chakotay's broad chest he felt his fingers smoothing his hair and gently rocking motion nearly lulled him to sleep as he heard the concern in their voices, he could faintly hear sobbing from Gureas, pulling away when he heard his name called softly facing the voice he opened his arms for the child, asking, "You alright?"
Nodding Gureas buried her face into Tom's shoulder, smoothing her as Chakotay had done for him, looking around he asked, "Where Pula?"
"Here he is." Daus stepped aside to reveal a very still form of Pula, Shocked Tom asked, "What happened?"
"He was hit by a rock, it hit him in the head, Talua figured out where he disappeared to and armed himself with some rocks, tried to stop him but Pula charged him and before he leapt into the air, Talua hit him."
"Shit I'm sorry."
"Pula died with honour, he will be remembered by the people who loved him."
"Yes he will." Cradling Gureas in his arms ,Tom slowly moved to his feet saying, "Let take this to your house Daus."
Chakotay asked, "What about the bodies? Will we need to say to give a statement?"
"The Exausa will be here to remove my brother's body and prepare him for his journey, Pula will be bought home and prepared for his journey home. There won't be an investigate, he took his life as it is meant to be when your honour is gone, please don't be shocked it's our way and has been for all the time gone and for all time to come, he shamed his family with his actions."
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Later that night Tom and Chakotay got ready for the going away party the Zulai had arrange for Voyager, there had be hints of surprises all day which was driving Tom batty, he didn't like things kept from him, never did and never will, it didn't help that Chakotay knew at least one of the secrets but wasn't telling, but didn't know what the other one was, unlike Ken and Greg, Chakotay didn't tease him by dropping hints, he just worn a secret little smile on his face when he asked him.
Chakotay knew that Tom was getting tense every time Ken or Greg dropped hints about what was planned for Tom, though he was getting a bit antsy as well there was another secret for that night as well that he had no idea but unlike his spouse he was a patience man and knew that all would be revealed at the party.
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Feeling a sense of deja vu Tom enter the Great hall once again on Chakotay arm, his outfit was nearly the same, he felt centered after visiting his spirit guide, she had a calming affect on him, after they soared the sky together, she didn't give any advice he wasn't looking for any, he just needed her peaceful soul to surround him.
Damla called for quite asked for Tom and Chakotay to stand before him, once they stood before him he said, "As most of you know these two men saved little Greaus from her father's brother a name that is not to be repeated ever again as it is for all who have gone onto their journey, we also lost another soul today Pula died as he tried to save his mistress, Greaus to show her thanks for your help has something to say, so I'll hand it over to her."
Chakotay smiled he knew what was coming from the little girl who had become Tom's little shadow.
Greaus dressed in a little white shirt and black pants, her ash blond hair twisted and knotted just like her new friend Naomi Wildman, in her arms laid a Lapeus pup who had stolen Tom's heart, with her long purple fur and floppy ears, and her fluffy tail made him smile, her pale blue eyes lit up when she saw Tom, she begun to wriggle out of the tiny girl's grasp to reach him.
Greaus smiled up at them as she struggled to control the pup in her arms, "Tommy and Cha'tay, I wish to express my thanks for you're help today, it is our way to give whoever saved your life something, so I am giving her to you to express my thanks and for you to remember Pula by when you leave."
Tom knelt down with a grin as he stoked the pups fur saying, "Thanks sweetie, I'll love her for all time, every time I look at her, I'll remember you and your family." Tom picked her up pup and all.
Daus stepped forward then saying, "Tom if you thought you could get rid of your brother and his family that easy think again."
Looking up at the grinning Zulai confused Tom asked, "What do you mean Daus?"
"What do you think it means my brother?"
"It sounds like you're coming with us, brother of mine."
With a gleam in his eye Daus explained, "I'm coming along as your guide, Reyua will work in sickbay."
Someone called out, "Our last guide ending up being our cook as well, are you planning on cooking for us as well?"
"No, Neelix will keep that job, I don't know how to cook."
"Who says that he does." The same person called back.
Neelix who was use to the grumbling about his cooking was surprised when Tom called out, "God Vera it's not all that bad some of it nice, now say sorry to Neelix."
"It's alright Tom."
"No it's not Neelix you've done a lot for us and how do some of us pay you back? By saying mean things about you and it's not fair to you my friend, when was the last time anyone thanked you?"
"This morning by you and Commander Chakotay."
"Oh, okay then." Tom blushed as he heard chuckles from the others in the room.
Ken called out, "Hey Tommy boy you like our surprise?"
Looking over at his long time friend with a smile, "Liked it more than I liked you teasing me about knowing something I didn't."
Moving over to his friend Ken stoked the pup fur asking, "What ya gonna call her?"
"Cassie."
"Suits her, just like it suited another."
"I know. Isn't she going to be lonely?"
Daus answered him, "No we're is bringing Simba."
"Simba?"
"Yes Simba, Kyla and Ulae named him after watch a vid you showed them called the Lion King? They liked the name."
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Exhausted Tom and Chakotay entered their quarters, Tom carrying sleeping Cassie in his arms walking over to the couch, he sat tiredly lowing the pup into his lap petting her as she snuggled deeper into his lap, with a sign he tiredly look over at his lover asking, "Did you think that was going to happen?"
Leaning his head on Tom's shoulder as he petted their new family member saying, "I knew about Cassie but not about Daus and them joining us, I'm glad that they are, I didn't want to leave and never see them again."
"I'm glad as well, just think I started this with no brothers, I now have five of them and I also have a husband I totally love and adore."
"We have become more than friends Poocuh, we're family."
"I like that Family, where is our little friend going to sleep?"
"Mmm we could make a little bed for her but I doubt she'll use it, since she'll end up on our bed so I say skip her bed all together and put her with us."
"It may put crimp our sex life Angel."
"You know one of our girls is having that name don't you? You better think of another one for me."
"I like Angel Chakotay-Paris think we need a middle name for them?"
"I think it's a mouthful already baby, Shakira Sky and Tatiana Rose for the other two what do you think?"
"You thought this out haven't you?"
"I like your mother's name it's nice, you know that if we had boys they will have our fathers names."
"Oh no, no son of mine is going to be named Owen Patrick, it will be Damla for my other father."
"Good choice, I think the crew would have choked over Owen myself include, though I do like Patrick.
"My grandfather name."
"Mmmm Damla Rick or Rick Damla, what you think?"
"Honey, lets get through this lot first, before thinking of names for future babies."
"Honey?"
"Yes Honey, since I can't call you Angel anymore, and if that ends up a name for a child, I'll call you tigger."
"Tigger?"
"Actually I think I'll just call you that anyway, I like it."
"So if I'm Tigger are you Piglet?"
"No I'm Poocuh."
"Tigger it is then, Pooh bear."
"Smart ass."
Leering at his husband as he asked, "Wanna see if I have any honey for you, Pooh bear?"
Rolling his eyes at his horny lover, saying, "Bed now Tigger."
Chakotay gently moved Cassie from Tom's arms saying, "I'll bring her in after Pooh Bear."
"I'm stuck with that now aren't I?"
"Sure are."
Moving to their room once naked Tom covered Chakotay crotch gently squeezing as he ask seductively, "So does this Tigger like to bounce?"
Chakotay roared with laughter which soon turned into groans as Tom lightly caress his cock, moving them slowly towards the bed laying down on their sides, Tom smiled as he asked, "You never did answer my question Tigger."
With a leer Chakotay replied, "Only with my Pooh Bear."
Lining up their cocks together he began rocking slowly, moving his hands up and down Chakotay's back, slowly letting his finger dipped into Chakotay cleft rubbing against his entrance as he caught Chakotay groans of pleasure as they came together.
Panting Chakotay caught his breath as he gazed at his flushed stated husband, reaching over the side of the bed for the towels they kept there, he cleaned them both up, climbing out of bed he stroll to the door, when the door slid open he found Cassie waiting for him at the door, with a grin he scooped her up and carried her to the bed laying her in Tom's lap saying, "She must have missed you Pooh Bear."
Smoothing her fur back Tom asked, "Oh and why do you think that?"
"She was waiting at the door."
Laying down Chakotay gathered Tom and Cassie into his arms, kissing Cassie furry head then Tom's cheek saying, "Love you Pooh Bear."
Snuggling into Chakotay, Tom sleepily said, "Love you too Tigger."
Settling down they slipped into sleep.
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The end
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