As the summary says, these are songs that didn't make it into Together We Shine. There will be six total, and I hope that you enjoy them. :)

The first song is Hello My Old Heart by The Oh Hellos, which I highly recommend listening to if you have not already.

Disclaimer: I do not own the song, or the characters.

"Hello my old heart, it's been so long since I've given you away.

And every day I add another stone to the walls I built around you to keep you safe."

James Tiberius Kirk's heart had not been his own in a very, very long time. On the day of his birth his mother and father exchanged it in a trade with the Romulan's for their lands continued safety. For twenty years James walked around incomplete, never knowing the condition his heart was in. To those who did not know about the deal—for it was a well-kept secret between the Royal families—James was a cold, emotionless man with no warmth to his eyes.

James had no close relationships, and felt no need for them.

For twenty long years he lived this way, never knowing what he was missing or when—if—he'd ever gain his heart back and be whole once again. It was a steady, blank existence; if not for the surprise visit from the Vulcan's, it may have stayed that way forever.

The day that Prince Spock and James Tiberius Kirk met was one that would go down in history books and be talked about for years to come. It was a joyous and heartbreaking occasion, for what happened between them was something envied and rare.

The moment their hands touched in the traditional greeting, time stopped and a spark was lit, suffusing them both in its warm glow. To the surprise of everyone about, the two were soul mates, connected by more than a simple bond. At first the moment was celebrated—rightly so, for it was a momentous occasion to find your perfect one.

But as the moment drew on, and one party remained solemnly silent, only then did it strike, did the happiness shatter.

James Tiberius Kirk's heart was not his own, and as such it was incapable of being given away…soul mate or not.

Didn't know it was going to be that level of sad until it was..hope that you enjoyed it!

If you would all like to help me choose prompts for next years 30 Days of Spirk, there is a post on my tumblr full of great ones to choose from! The link is on my profile; I'd love to hear from you guys!

Thank you for reading, and please, let me know what you think! :)

-Written Fire.