"That's great to hear, Zach. I admit, I have often thought about the good old days on Voyager, and more than once I wished myself to be back on there again.  But nevertheless I'm happy to hear they found their way home.
Mr. Guldokut, I'm ready when you are. It may sound like an interesting mission, but I tell you, when we get to that fluidic gate, all you'll want to do is get the #### out of there!"

"Thank you, gentlemen, and thank you for coming so soon.  I would say I prepare you guys some nice dinner, just like in the old times, hey? But I'm afraid there is little time.
I needed to talk to you about a serious threath for the Federation... it is about Species 8472..."

Neelix walked to a control panel on a wall, pushed some buttons and on a wall screen, a star map appeared.

"This is where we are located now. That region over there is the Dark Passage, which you probably know too.  But I heard that Cardassians reside there and certainly they'll hold back the threaths from the Loxians and other warlike species, so we don't need to be bothered by them as long as we don't enter the Dark Passage.  But the problem is here..."

*he points at the ending mouth of the Dark Passage, on the map*
(OFF: go to the databases and check the maps)

"Over here, we discovered a fluidic gate.  It's likely to be an opening between our space and fluidic space, where Species 8472 originally come from, since around there, their activities seem to be focussed.   So far, their routes have gone into the direction of the Delta Quadrant (meaning, away from station Avalon and the space sectors where your ships reside mostly) and that's why you haven't had dealings with them so far.   They're a pest in the Delta Quadrant, and even we barely escaped from them -as you can guess from the damage my ship has sustained- but certainly, sooner or later they will discover the location of your stations and ships, and come your way.   And I tell you... they won't leave you with any time to prepare..."

"That would be most appreciated, captain. It's good to be among Starfleet again, I admit I missed that."

*enters the bridge and walks over to Lieutenant Dalon*

"I am sorry but during the fight I hide myself in the messroom...it seems that it's still the place were I feel safe."

*He looked around on the bridge*

"And that this ship is still in one peace is a strange fact. But the reason why I am here is to ask what we are going to do now? And ofcourse if I can be of any assistance just say so"

"Thank you commander, I am most pleased with your care here aboard. I will be leaving with my ship as soon as the doctor has transferred his research. Thank you so much and I would say, until the next time Commander"

*And with those words Neelix left the bridge and went straight to the shuttlebay*

(Edited by Neelix at 8:32 am on June 2, 2003)

The doors of the turbolift slide open, revealing the bridge before Neelix's eyes, and he walks inside.

"You asked for me captain? Sorry it took me so long, I was just helping the cook at your messhall how to make Plomeek soup! So, how can I help..." then he sees the viewscreen, the debris and in the far distance the fluidic gate.
"Uh oh... that's no good. Loxians... I know them too, very dangerous. And when a Loxian ship is destroyed, others always return to avenge the death.
Also, captain, you don't see any activity of Species 8472 right now, but that doesn't mean they aren't there. You'll see, as soon as Loxians arrive here, Species 8472 will come out of nowhere and you'll be finding yourself in the middle of a battle!"

At that moment, the panel of Mr. Dalon beeps to indicate the Loxian ship has arrived and is dropping out of warp.

*turns to Commander Lagos*

"Well Commander, if I may ask. There was this doctor aboard who was working on a cure of the Specie 8472, those cruel beasts. I've already lost one man, I would like to have an antidote ready for any further attack on my people...."