By Erin_Cale
Disclaimer: See first part.
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�So this� Commonwealth fell 300 years ago but we are trying to restore it?� Seven asked, one eyebrow lifting quizzically.
�Yes.�
�How is it that you and Captain Hunt have survived all this time?�
�We were trapped on the event horizon of a black hole. Time stopped and we don't remember anything else from that point until Beka and the crew of the Maru pulled us out,� Rommie explained, not even looking where she was going as they headed toward Command.
�How many worlds did the Commonwealth have?�
�Over one million, spread out over 6 galaxies.�
�How many do we need to complete our mission?�
�At least 50.�
�How many do we-� Her voice trailed off as she noticed that Rommie had stopped and was no longer talking to her. �Rommie?�
Her companion�s eyes widened. �I need to get to the engine room!�
�Why?�
Rommie was already halfway down the hallway. Remembering that she�d still be lost without a guide, despite the month�s worth of exploring the ship, Seven was forced to follow at a pace so fast that she had to strain her Borg-enhanced leg muscles just to keep up with the android.
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