Chapter 35 Was Not The End!
When I started writing Protocols Unknown: A Decision of the Stars, I had no intention of going past eight chapters. It was supposed to be a short, focused piece. But the story kept growing. The characters had more to say. The ideas kept coming.
Since then, we have made it through two kidnappings, one coma, a couple of J/C moments, a J/K scene I will not be talking about, and Janeway going full Captain Badass Galaxy Mama in Chapters 9, 10, 26, and 28. A massive timeline reset. Kashyk raising Astrea in the shadow of her mother.
So where are we now? We are at the end, but it is not what you think.
These chapters were built for you, as a readers choice.
I have spent so much time building these final chapters. Each one is different in structure and tone, but they all lead to the same ending. Astrea and Kathryn had to be reunited. There was no other way.
I have a deep respect for canon. That meant Astrea could not go back to Earth. The original timeline had to be reset and Q was the only one who could do it.
*Each timeline is linked under the gif set*
Kathryn and Seven - The Tether <- 🔗
Kathryn and Kashyk - The Wait <- 🔗
Kathryn and Chakotay - The Final Shape <- 🔗
If you have been following me for a few months, then you know what today is. It is the day I leave for London. That intention was set all the way back in Chapter 18: Kathryn Janeway. I knew what, how and when, i wanted to post these.
I know it’s just another fic out there on the internet. But, to me, this was my way of coping and staying busy.
Please leave a comment here or on AO3 and let me what your timeline is.
P.S. Told you I would be around on the 12th with a trip update…
