Shayna knew that if Tommy was ever going to get his Chakotay they had to be forced into spending time only in each other�s company and they had to go through hardships that would break the barriers. She looked over at Tom�s sleeping form. He looked so peaceful. Her beautiful golden boy. She had never liked humans, which was why her ability to turn invisible at will was useful, but she had a habit of �adopting� abused children. Tommy had been her favorite for some time. No matter how much he was put down he still retained the core of the sweet boy he�s once been. �Sorry Tommy,.� She whispered, truly hating to have to hurt him, no matter how necessary, �but this is for your own good.�
Then she opened herself up to the Weave of Life and began guiding some of the strings on a new path.
Shayna smiled in satisfaction. There, all set. Now all she had to do was eliminate some choice data about the Yakisagians from Chakotay and Tom�s PADDs, wait for Tom�s natural inclination towards trouble to kick in, and Chakotay and Tom would find themselves sealed in a cave together, for days. If anything could break Tom�s barriers that was it.
Chapter 3