Title: Dark Kiss
Series: Dark Desires (this is part II)
Author: Kim R. a.k.a. MYSTIC
Pairing: C/m, P.
Rating: R for language and m/m sex
Disclaimer: Paramount owns these boys, for if I did, do you think I'd share?
Hehehe
Summary: Tom's worried for Chakotay has left Voyager without a reason, just
how far will he go to be with the man he has loved secretly over the years?
Archive: Please, but remember this is my story. If you want to use any of
the idea, just ask me...thanks.
Feedback: mysticmcknight@hotmail.com (please)


"Dark Kiss"

He entered the loud bar scene with hopes of achieving his objective. His
mind was still focused on the events of two weeks ago; he still couldn't
believe it. They had come to a new sector of space, this one known for their
ruling class to have power and reign over the next hundred light years of
travel in any given direction. The sector was called Dark Haven, roughly
translated. The ruling class was called Vamirs and the rest of the society,
Catel. Neelix said that thought this sector was capable of dealing very
effectively with Voyager if it wanted too, they could also prove a good
alliance or prosperous trade, but beyond that there was little know about
them.

Janeway made contact with Morshen, one of the Vamir council and the
conversation went very well. Voyager and their crew were invited to their
home world, ShaNo and as continued trade talks would occur the rest of the
crew would be allowed some R&R. This sounded wonderful to everyone. The fact
that when they got to ShaNo and found that the planet had a heavy could
cover and a slow rotation, meaning it was night time or close to it 85% of
the time didn't dampen anyone's spirits in the least. They all welcomed
shore leave, and Janeway had ordered Tom, Harry, and the Stoic Commander to
take advantage of it.

Tom and Harry never had a problem with short leave, so they knew the
Captain's orders were directed to the work alcoholic, Chakotay. The three of
them beamed down with the rest of the crew and thought deep down Tom wanted
to hang out with the older man, Harry's enthusiasm to chase women won out.
Chakotay gave them a warm simple smile and headed in another direction. To
this day, Tom wished he followed his instincts.

They all had been given two days and were to report back then. Tom was not
the only one to be concerned when the Commander didn't report back on time.
The by-the-book First officer hadn't even checked in during his entire two
days off, this was more than enough for great concern. Janeway had tried to
contact him but they didn't get an answer. Tom watched as the Captain
contacted Morshen and reported her missing man. He was a bit concerned, and
told the Captain he would have local authorities keep an eye out for him,
but that it was not uncommon for certain locations of the plant where
communication wasn't possible and that these areas would be his men's
priority.

Word spread quickly that Chakotay hadn't returned that evening and all the
former Marquis and a good portion of Fleet were up all night pacing with
concern for their First Officer. All attempts to locate him from the ship
had failed and they would wait till morning to form search parties. Tom
couldn't sleep so pulled an extra shift just so he could have something to
do, so he was there when the hail came in. Janeway, who also couldn't sleep
was on the bridge, "Put it through," she replied as coolly as she could.
The screen lit up and it was Chakotay, who looked very annoyed.

"I heard you were looking for me," he said dryly.

Janeway had to blink twice to make sure she was seeing the correct man, this
was not the way her First Officer spoke to her. "Commander, I was more than
looking for you," she replied coolly. "You are more than ten hours over due
to report back and all you have to say for yourself is that you heard I was
looking for you? Mister." She took a deep breath. She was relieved that the
Commander was all right, but his blatant disregard was totally another
matter. "Beam back here now, and we'll discuss this in my office," she
growled.

"No," the Commander stated flatly. "In fact, I've decided I'm staying here.
So, give everyone my best, if it matters to them, and have a good trip
home," he said dryly.

Tom's jaw wasn't the only one that dropped open at what he was hearing from
the known stoic, by the book First Officer. Then he heard Janeway growl,
"Mister, you get yourself up here, NOW!"

Chakotay laughed as he found Janeway's temper amusing. "You seem to be under
the impression that I was asking you if I could stay? Well, I wasn't. I'm
staying, now leave me the fuck alone," He said flippantly, and cut the
signal.

The bridge was silent, no one could believe that Commander Chakotay of all
people would just desert them like this, much less, talk to the Captain that
way. It was Tom that found his voice first, "Something is wrong," he replied
quietly.

"No kidding," Janeway snapped as she got up from her chair. "Tom have senior
staff in the briefing room ASAP," she ordered then moved to her office.


Time sighed as he moved farther in the bar. That scene took place two weeks
ago, and no one had seen or heard from the Commander again, except a
communiqué of his resignation. But everyone was under the impression it was
under duress and so they have been searching this mud bowl ever since. The
cloud cover made looking for anyone in specific impossible, so they were
reduced to ground search and playing the asking questions game. The local
authority that seemed so helpful in the beginning said, after hearing that
it was the Commanders decision to stay, would stay out of it. So it was up
to the crew of Voyager. Had it been himself, the ship would have left two
weeks ago, this he knew. But since it was Chakotay and half the crew former
Marquise, they were going no where till they got to the bottom of this
mystery.

Since Chakotay could have gone anywhere or been taken anywhere in the long
duration of time, Tom decided to hit the local seedy bar taverns and play
the game of twenty questions for what ever his money could get him each
night. Yesterday it may have paid off. He had gone to three of the larger
cities before he found several people that said they knew of a man that fit
the Commanders description, somewhat. It was the closest he had been in
weeks, so he knew he was reaching for straws as he moved in to the bar.

As he looked around he felt disappointed. This bar was not as seedy as he
first thought the farther he emerged inside and he saw a lot of Vamir having
a good time. Since they were the ruling class, they had free reign and a
strong presence to them. Tom had seen how some of them eyed him, but he
wasn't in the partying mood. He knew he loved Chakotay, had for years. But
there was too much between them and the fact that the Commander was
straight, that kept it from being more than a painful dream. He could live
with Chakotay's dismissal of him, he couldn't live with the man's death or
worse. Just then the bar tender walked up to him and asked what he'd have.

"Ah, yeah. Some wine would be nice," he smiled warmly, hoping to build a
bond with the bar keep so he could question him later.

"Wine's for Vamir only," he snapped back.

"Then I'll take what every you recommend," he replied easily. Then Tom
froze. He felt strong hands on his back then on his shoulders. He wanted to
whirl around and knock back the ass that dared to touch him without his
permission, but he learned quickly that to do so, to a Vamir would be a
serious breach in the law. He was about to turn around to face his assailant
when he felt cool lips brush across his neck and then to his ears.

"I know what you want," a familiar voice whispered.

Tom spun around and his face was in full shock. Before him was Chakotay, but
he looked different. First the gray in his hair was gone. Second, his hair
was long, down to his shoulders. Third, if it was possible, he looked more
beautiful than ever, but darker somehow. He stood before Tom, dressed in
black soft leather pants, a rich vibrant red button shirt. A gold crest was
on the red shirt pocket and he had a diamond jeweled belt that he carried a
sword on it, like most of the Vamir did to signify class. His dark eyes
glistened with a deep fire that Tom had never seen there before. "Am I
wrong?" He asked softly; as he closed the few inches between them so that he
was toe to toe with Tom.

"Co.Commander?" he stuttered. Tom couldn't believe not only what he was
seeing but also hearing. Chakotay was coming on to him.

Chakotay smiled a leering grin. "Chakotay. I'm not with Voyager anymore," he
replied in a husky tone. "And you didn't answer my question, Tom. Am I
wrong?"

Tom felt his heart beating furiously as the presence of the man he desired
for so long was swallowing him whole. "Ah.about what?" he stammered again,
trying to clear his brain so he could think straight.

Chakotay's grin grew as he leaned up to Tom's ear. "Know what you want, Tom.
I know what you want, and if you can tell me yes.you can have it," he
whispered in a seductive tone.

"Oh, yes, Cha! Yes," he breathed out above a whispered in response. Then was
surprised to feel the cool lips he had been dreaming about for so many years
brush against his. Then in seconds his mouth was swallowed whole by
Chakotay's as strong arms wrapped around him and pulled him in and down
ward, he was being dipped in an old fashion kiss. When he was aware that he
was right side up again, it took a few minutes to get he barring again
before he could focus on the sexy man before him. "Wow!" was all he could
say.

Chakotay laughed a deep and hardy laugh, "Damn Tom! Had I known that I could
shut you up that way, I'd done it a long time ago," he teased with a warm
caring smile.

Tom blushed under the light taunt then his purpose of his presence returned
to him. "Cha," he said, feeling that after a kiss like that he might as well
call him that. "Why? Why did you just leave.Voyager like that?" he wanted to
say why did you leave me, but since they were never an item, that was a mute
point. But now after such a kiss, Tom was wondering if he had wasted years
that could have been filled had he just said something.

"Ah, Pooka," He smiled knowingly. "I had a better offer, though I am so glad
that you're here," he smiled.

Tom blinked astonished. "Better offer? What kind of offer?" He demanded,
hurt and anger filling him at the moment. //Did he just call me Pooka? // He
thought then shook it off.

Chakotay was reaching up and caressing the warm creamy skin when another
voice came ringing through the crowd. "Tay! Lord Nolan wishes to see you," a
woman called politely.

Chakotay took a deep sigh at the prospect that duty called. "I'm coming," he
replied over his shoulder. Then looked deeply into Tom's sweet face,
focusing deeply on sky blue eyes. . "Tom.Pooka. Go back to Voyager. Tell
Captain Janeway that you spoke to me and found me in my right mind and well.
I don't wish to return and that she and the others need to call off the
search. Then when you leave with Voyager, I want you to find someone and
make a life for yourself, understand me?" He smiled lovingly as he saw Tom
nod his okay then stepped back and let Tom leave. He turned to face the
light haired woman that was waiting for him patiently.

"So.That was Tom, hmmm?" she asked teasingly, seeing the cool look in her
new friends eyes.

"Yes, that was Tom, Rebecca," he replied coolly, though it wasn't the woman
that had him upset, it was making Tom leave. He loved that young man with
all his heart, but it wasn't destined to be.

The two Vamirs moved out the back way of the bar to where a small ship
awaited. They climbed in and were taken to a large mansion high in the
hills. It only took a few minutes and an additional ten for the two
individuals to make it to the audience room where Chakotay was summoned.
They both took a formal bow to the young handsome man that sat on the
thrown. His long dark auburn hair cupped his delicate face and enhanced his
rich violet eyes. "Thank you, Rebecca," the Lord said in a light deep voice.

The woman, hearing this was her cue, bowed again and exited the room. With a
single gesture from the young lord, Chakotay was by his side on one knee.
"You have sent for me, my Lord?" he asked with sincere warmth.

The Lord leaned down and caressed the dark handsome face before him then
leaned down and kissed Chakotay sensuously on the lips. When he leaned up he
wiped a small amount of blood from his mouth as he smiled pleased. "A
passionate creature indeed," he mused warmly. "Such a soul as yours was lost
in the dregs of that prison, Love," he smiled then stood up and gestured for
Chakotay to do the same.

"You were more than a capable Officer on Voyager. Here you will be a Captain
of your own ship. I will supply you with a crew, like the other Officers in
my Amada. As you go along, you can hand pick you crew as did the others, so
long as you please me," he smiled easily at the older man, that didn't look
quite as old as he did two weeks ago. "Your first assignment is to get
Voyager to leave. They were welcomed, but now they are overstaying their
time and I want them gone.one way or another." He turned to face Chakotay.
"Your personal life, as I said before is your own. Be very selective..
Understand?" He saw Chakotay nod a crisp affirmative then smiled at the man
before him. "Yes, you please me much, Tay," he said as he stepped closer and
caressed the bronze skin around Chakotay's neck. The Lord leaned in and laid
a soft kiss on that skin, then another one, even more sensuous then the
last. "Very much," he whispered as he stretched his mouth to allow his fangs
access and bit deeply into the flesh beneath him.

Chakotay didn't move, but he did give a soft yelp, then he moaned in ecstasy
as he felt his life force being taken from his slowly. It was the most
erotic feeling he could ever imagine and he wanted nothing more than for it
to continue. Then he gave a soft sigh of disappointment as he felt a moist
tongue lick his neck and miraculously healing the wound that was present a
moment ago. But Chakotay would always know where it was and how good it
felt. He felt a bit dizzy, but he knew it would pass, it always did. "My
Lord," he replied in a bashful breath.

The Lord smiled. "Yes, you are a welcomed addition, Tay," he purred. "But we
have.time, to discuss this later," he chuckled. "I shall give you the Veil,
one of my strongest ships. Go; take care of the problem.all your problems.
Then report back here when you are done. I'll give you three days to handle
the matter at your discretion, now go." He said and watched as Chakotay
bowed and left the hall. //Ah, such a passionate creature, // he mused
again. //Such a waist lurking in the shadows all a lone and lonely.well no
more, // he chuckled.

****************

Tom had done exactly as he was instructed then wondered why. He was there
to talk Chakotay back to the ship or find out what had forced him to leave.
Tom shook his head and looked at the Captain who was looking at him
strangely. "Captain?"

"Well?" she asked, but looking at Tuvok, who also was sitting in the room
with them.

"He was under a mild hypnotic suggestion," Tuvok replied. "But easily
broken. He has apparently fulfilled most of his instructions, the rest I
have not be able to determined, but I have erased it."

"What are you talking about?" Tom inquired.

"Tom, who gave you those instructions?" she asked.

"What.oh, Chakotay.why? What's going on?" Tom asked again.

Janeway looked at her Security Officer with concern. "Well?" she asked
again.

"He is under the impression that it was indeed Commander Chakotay he had
spoken too," Tuvok replied. "Lieutenant. You returned to Voyager and were
acting in an odd manner even for you. When all attempts to determine why
failed, for I would not let you see the Captain with you behavior so out of
character, I did a mild mind meld. I didn't go beyond what had caused you to
be in your current state."

"But I did talk with Cha.Commander Chakotay!" he insisted. Then looked at
both of them, but they didn't seem to believe him.

"Tom, we know you think so, but there is no way he could have planted that
suggestion in you mind," Janeway said sympathetically.

"But." Tom started, when Harry's voice rang over the com channel.

"Captain. A Vamir ship has just arrived off our port bow and are hailing
us, and they have weapons powered up, though shields are currently down"

"On my way" she said and moved from her office to the bridge with Tom and
Tuvok behind her. She took her station as Tuvok and Tom took theirs. "Okay,
Ensign, put it through."

The screen filled with a beautiful light haired woman, dressed in dark
pants, a low cut blouse with the same crest golden all Vamir wore. Tom
blinked and gave a look to Janeway that he knew this woman, but Janeway
wasn't paying him any mind. "I am First Officer of the Flag Ship Veil. My
Captain wishes me to inquire, on behalf of our Lord, why you insist on over
staying your welcome. Our Lord was more than generous in the trade, and
hospitality freely given. But a good guest should know when to leave without
being asked," she stated politely.

Janeway gave an equal look; "I apologize, as I have told your government.
But we have a man missing, and we will leave as soon as we find them and
bring them home safely," she replied warmly. The laughter that filled the
screen insulted Janeway to the core, but it was not the woman's she was
hearing but a mans She watched as the woman smiled amused and stepped aside.
A large black leather chair swung around and revealed Chakotay dressed the
same as Tom had last seen him.

"My, my Kathryn. You are a stubborn woman," he laughed. "Since you can't
take a hint, perhaps we can deal directly.shall we?" he smirked. "I am the
Captain of this vessel," he said as he stood up. "I am of the Vamir now, so
unless my Lord bids me otherwise, here is where I'll stay. You have been
given more than enough to last you for years if your wise. which I know
you.Can be," he said sharply. "So, unless you are so distraught with grief
that you can't think clear, leave! Otherwise give over command to Tuvok and
have him set a course elsewhere. You leave no one behind," he snapped.
Feeling pleased at seeing Janeway thoroughly taken back by his brashness, he
smiled. Then he let his eyes drift down and saw Tom and for a few minutes
allowing his eyes show the sadness of letting Tom go, then snapped out of it
to the sound of Janeway's voice."

"What the hell has gotten into you? They've done something to you!" she
accused.

Chakotay gave her a dark smile, and drew himself up as he would before a
long discussion, resting his hands behind his back. "Your right, I have
changed. But it was 'my' decision; no one forced me or threatened me. I
found something I was looking for here, and so here I will remain. My Lord
wishes you gone, as do I. He has been most kind and has given me discretion
of how to handle the matter and given you three days, but I however am not
so generous. You will leave here tomorrow by 12:00hrs or I shall have to
prove to you just how serious I can be," he stated dangerously.

"You wouldn't!" Janeway countered.

"YOU don't know what I would or wouldn't do!" he growled. "You've been too
busy dismissing me and my suggestion and opinions for the last three years,"
he growled again, his eyes taking on a dark shine that was new to him.

"But what about your crew?" Tom interrupted.

Chakotay eased his anger at the sound of Tom's voice. His eyes fixed on the
beautiful blond, "They wish to go home, see to it they do," he said softly.
Then his face-hardened again. "Noon, Captain. Not a minute more," then the
screen when blank.

***********


Though the former Marquis were taken back by the revelation that Chakotay
had chosen to stay behind, they were still not so inclined to leave him
behind. They had voiced their opinions to the Captain that he had to be
influenced in some manner and they had to save him. But Janeway wasn't so
convinced, till Tuvok pointed out that Commander Chakotay had referred to
his Lord twice and to their knowledge a council ruled this planet. This
didn't sit well with Janeway and so she contacted Morshen and was surprised
at his aggressive attitude. When she informed him of the situation, the lead
council member laughed at her and told her that the council was ruled by
their Lordship, and that Chakotay was indeed a blessed man, and cut off
communications.

This only succeeded in pissing Janeway off. She had her senior officers
calculate the odds of being able to either take the Flagship or take
Chakotay back. They found the latter to be the most practical. He obviously
wasn't in his right mind since he acted so different to what they knew of
him. Only Tom mad a soft mention of did any one really knew Chakotay well
enough to make that assumption, but no one listened, again. So they made a
plan to kidnap their First Officer and hightail it out of there.

That night as Tom slept, he was dreaming that he was back in the bar again,
this time, they were not interrupted. He dreamt that Chakotay swept him up
in his arms and carried him upstairs to a bedroom and made wild passionate
love. Then in his dream as he laid sated next to his love as he heard
Chakotay ask him what they planned to do tomorrow. Were they going to leave?
Tom felt that in this dream he had no need to lie to his beloved, "Not
without you. Were going to bring you home, my love. Then we can be together
and all will be well," he replied as he kissed the dark strong chest next to
him.

"What if I don't want to go, Tom?" Chakotay asked him softly.

His blue eyes met fiery brown, "Why would you stay? Am I not enough for
you?" he asked, his insecurities filling him.

"Oh, Pooka, you are more than enough," he smiled. "I love you so much. If I
had known how you felt I might have mad another decision, but I didn't and
now it is too late. I must stay, but I so dearly want you to be happy," he
replied lovingly, though pain of loosing his love was in his eyes.

"Why!" Tom asked as he sat up to look at his lover with confusion and
desperation.

"Tom," he said as he sat up. "I've made a deal that in exchange for my
absolute loyalty I have been given a great gift. I can not turn my back on
my word. I may be more than people thought, but I was never a liar either.
My word means everything to me. But I was drowning back on Voyager. Soon, I
think I would have unknowingly done something stupid and got myself killed,
for I wasn't free to.to be me. Now, I can be," he sighed. "My only regret
now.is you. I so want you to forget me, but I can feel you won't.easily. But
I can make you forget me," he offered.

Tom thought about this, then the briefing with Janeway and Tuvok where they
though that Chakotay couldn't possess the ability to give him a hypnotic
suggestion, then his eyes widened. "You! You did plant some thought in my
head, didn't you?" he demanded.

Chakotay looked guilty, "Yes, Love. But only to get you to leave, you
weren't safe there in that bar, and I also hoped to help you be happy on
Voyager. But I know now how you feel, and I feel it too.but." He let his
voice trail.

"Say it. Say it.please," Tom asked softly.

"I love you, Tom. I think I've loved you as long as you loved me," he
chuckled. "A couple of fools," he smirked, but to no one in particular. "But
like I said, it's too late now. I can make you forget me, but I won't force
it on you. Though I have taken a couple of liberties," he confessed softly.

Tom arched his brow, "What kind of liberties?"

"This is more than a dream Tom. We are really having this conversation, and
in our minds we did make love a few minutes ago, I'm sorry.I shouldn't have
tricked you like that," he replied and lowered his eyes.

"You."Tom was speechless. He just confessed their entire plans for tomorrow
and now he could lose his love forever.because he was tricked? "How? Why?
Why!" he shouted. Though he did care how, he was more concerned over losing
Chakotay then the details of current event.

"Tom, I.I was concerned that I might have to carry out my threat with
Voyager. I said I would, and I will, but I don't want to. If I knew what to
expect I could find other means to handle the situation. But I was wrong to
trick you this way. But the fact I love you is no trick and very real! What
happens to you does matter," he replied, with his heart in his eyes.

"Why don't you ask me what I want?" he said in a hushed tone.

Chakotay looked at his apprehensive lover, "Okay, Tom. You know I can't
leave here, but I can make you forget me. So, What do you want?"

Tom looked at his lover in total seriousness, "If I tell you, will you do
it?" he asked.

"So long as I don't have to break my word, Tom I'll do what ever you want.
But I hope you understand the situation we're in," Chakotay replied.

"I do," Tom said softly and leaned and whispered what he wanted.

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