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Subject: NEW:DS9 "Duty Calls" 1/1 S/Kasidy [PG-13] (challenge, coda)
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Title: Duty Calls
Author: Rocky
Contact: roq@iname.com
Web page: http://www.angelfire.com/yt/rockyroad
Series: DS9
Part: New 1/1
Rating: PG-13
Codes: S/Kasidy, challenge, coda
Date first posted: 10/11/04
Archive: ASC yes, all others please ask

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Disclaimer: Star Trek Deep Space Nine and its characters are the
property of Paramount. No copyright infringement is intended.

Author's note: Written for the LJ first lines challenge. First line
provided by Seema.

Summary: episode coda to season 4 "For The Cause"
Duty Calls
by Rocky

She's leaving in the morning.

The thought is never far from Sisko's mind as he holds Kasidy in his
arms, as they make love slowly and tenderly, as she at last lies
sleeping next to him, wrapped in dreams where he can't follow. She's
leaving in the morning, and if his suspicions are correct, there will
be no going back--for either of them.

He's already begged her not to go, conjuring up fantasies of the two
of them enjoying an impromptu vacation on Risa instead. But even
before the words were spoken, he knew she wouldn't, couldn't, give in.

"I have to, Ben. The Tholians need these supplies." She didn't look at
him as she spoke, perhaps afraid he'd catch the lie in her eyes.

Now as he keeps his silent vigil, waiting for the call which will in
all likelihood take her from him forever, he realizes he doesn't mind
that the woman he loves has chosen duty over him. As a Starfleet
officer, he understands all too well. What bothers him is that her
conception of duty is so diametrically opposed to his own.

FINIS


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