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Seven of Nine's regeneration cycle had been interrupted once again. It had become an unnerving routine. Every few days, during her regeneration, she was visited by the imposing presence of the Borg Queen. These encounters were neither welcomed nor anticipated, but Seven had learned to expect the Queen's intrusion into her thoughts. As Seven lay in her Borg alcove, the Queen's voice echoed through her mind. "Seven of Nine, Tertiary Adjunct of Unimatrix 01, it is time." Seven's ocular implant flickered to life as she reluctantly entered her regeneration cycle. She had no choice but to obey the Queen's command. Over the course of 17 days, the Queen appeared to Seven repeatedly, each time demanding her return to the collective. The Queen's persistence was unwavering, her promises of power and unity tantalizing. However, Seven had experienced life aboard the USS Voyager, and the bonds she had formed with the crew were undeniable. She couldn't bring herself to betray Captain Janeway and her