Okay! Hi, this is my first Star Trek fanfic- I hope you like it. This chapter is not the best, since I need to introduce my OC and build the unsteady emotional conflict that Kirk is having and how being Captain has effected him. This story is going to build up to the action and drama, with some plot twists ;) The next chapter will uncover more about my OC and the villain. Enjoy!
James Kirk stood at the edge of the slowly descending stairs leading towards the base of the USS Enterprise. As much as he loved spending much needed time on earth, there was only so much you could do to distract yourself from missing the thrill of such a high powered job on board the Enterprise.
His eyes wandered along the huge silver frame, as groups of cadets passed by him in a blur. This ship was a part of him, after everything he'd been through it was aboard this ship where he'd been transformed into a stronger reliable man, capable of leading an entire crew. It was here, where Jim Kirk truly felt like himself.
The past shade of his former life was still there, every so often when the enterprise stationed on Earth for schedule repairs and safety checks and the crew was given a leave of absence for some much need time off Jim would still end up in a dim lighted bar full of women that would be willing to come home with him in a heartbeat. But it wasn't as satisfying as it felt before. Something was missing from his life, and no amount of one night stands was going to help him.
"Jim". Bones called distracting him from his daydream as he continued further down the steps, his eyes glued to his friend stand a few metres away from him. Grinning Jim pulled his bag over his shoulders and walked quickly towards his friend.
"Bones! It's good to see you again, how's your break been?". As soon as the words were out of his mouth he regretted them.
God he sounded eager.
The look in Bones's eyes confirmed how sad he sounded. It had only been 2 weeks, why was he acting like this.
McCoy stared intently at Kirk for a couple of seconds before speaking. "Fine." He said slowly narrowing his eyes slightly. "It was only two weeks Jim". He whispered leaning in closer. "Are you feeling all right?".
Great way to start off the year. Make one of your closest friends assume that you're either high or insane.
The truth was the two weeks away from the Enterprise had felt like the longest two weeks of his life. Jim had spent most of his time counting down the days until he was Captain again.
"I'm fine Bones". Jim rolled his eyes walking alongside McCoy not daring to meet his eyes again. "Just relieved to be back".
"I can't believe I'm actually saying this, but you're working too hard Jim.". McCoy muttered frowning. "You need some time to relax, to get away from the pressure of leading a crew. It's getting to you".
"And you worry too much, but you don't see me complaining". Kirk glanced sideways quickly feeling his smile grow at the sight of the man walking next to him. "Come on Bones!". He shouted throwing his arm around McCoy's neck tugging him closer. "We're going to have fun this time, who knows what's going to happen."
McCoy pulled away as the two came to a stop outside the Enterprise. "I do, and let's see if you still find in fun in a few hours." He said walking on board the ship.
Jim frowned feeling the edge to his voice. "Why, I thought it was back to work like normal?". He said standing in the doorway of the ship.
"Oh it will be." McCoy said turning around to face Jim, his brown hair falling slightly over his face. "After we've assigned new recruits."
New recruits. Jim sighed feeling his smile fade as he followed McCoy through to the bridge of the Enterprise.
He'd completely forgot about the new recruits coming for interviews to be assigned to the USS Enterprise.
The number of job placements rising as people either quit to join a less demanding ship or other reasons which he tried to keep at the back of his mind. Either way each new recruit would be asked a series of questions from both him, McCoy and Commander Spock, before it was decided if they'd earned a place on the Enterprise.
"How long do you think it's gong to take?". Jim sighed pulling his fingers through his messy blonde hair, was it too much to ask for just a normal day.
"It depends, how thorough do you think Spock's interviews are?". McCoy smirked as his eyes met Jim's.
Jim smirked, feeling the same sinking feeling in his stomach as he'd had when he'd first laid eyes on McCoy at the mention of Spock's name. The way he was acting was getting ridiculous now. He shouldn't miss his crew this much.
"Doctor McCoy, to answer your question personally, I will make sure that each and every interview taking place today will give us the correct information to determinate the candidates value upon the ship". Spock said entering the bridge, as he walked towards the two men his eyes glancing at their faces quickly.
"Thorough". McCoy muttered under his breath as Spock made his way towards them.
Jim smiled at the sight of the calm expression placed on Spock's face. On a normal day it would look as blank as ever, put something about the way Spock spoke told Jim that he wasn't the only person glad to be back on board the Enterprise.
"Captain. I'm sure everything is in place for this morning's interviews?". Spock said staring at Jim, his brown eyes focused on his face.
"Sure they are". Jim muttered feeling his good mood fade. He really didn't want to interview a bunch of recruits whose name he would forget in a heartbeat. "How many are there going to be, Spock?".
"20, sir." Spock replied walking towards his station.
"Okay. Let's get this over and done with". Jim replied sitting in his chair.
All he had to do was get through the morning, and then everything would get back to normal. He would finally be able to feel like a whole person again.
Jane Walker stood at the entrance of the USS Enterprise feeling her heartbeat increase. Each gulp of breath that entered her lungs made no difference to the squeezing feeling of nerves in her chest.
It was one thing to be interviewed by the crew of the highest ranking ship of Starfleet. But to be late was another thing entirely. Quickly she rushed up the steps of the ship to board the enterprise ignoring the stares she got from the odd crew member along the way.
Panic grew in the pit of her stomach as she struggled to find her way. Each hallway leading to a different one, making her even later for the most important interview of her career.
"Excuse me Miss, can I help you?". A Russian accent spoke nervously from behind her. Jane turned to face the young man, noticing his cheeks reddening at her stares. He looked way to young to be a member of the crew. His curly hair falling in random places on his head made her grin slightly.
"Oh, yes. My names Jane Walker? I'm here for my interview." She said quickly feeling he stomach drop once more, nothing was going right today. "I have no idea where to go". she said quietly forcing her confidence exposure not to crumble. Memories of her brothers words of reassurance on her first day entering Starfleet ran through her ears, making her smile slightly.
"Of course! My names Pavel Chekov". He said quickly smiling at the dark haired woman. "Please follow me!". Chekov said walking quickly in the opposite direction.
Jane felt the tension in her body ease slightly as she followed Chekov down the long hallway. At least the first person she'd met on board the Enterprise seemed kind, and sweet enough to give her directions. She could only hope that the rest of the crew would be as kind as Chekov was.
Quickly the pair reached the hallway leading up towards the bridge before Jane felt the butterfly's enter her stomach again.
She was never any good at interviews, her nerves always took the better of her. Sighing deeply she followed the young man before smoothing down her hair and entering the bridge, she could feel her mouth open at the side in front of her, the room looked like something out of the textbooks she studied out of.
"Captain!". She heard Chekov say in front of her as her eyes were glued to the surroundings of the room. "I believe this is your last interviewee". He said brightly before turning to Jane nervously.
Jane felt her body freeze as all eyes in the room turned to her.
Jim felt his mouth turn into a familiar smile as the room went silent. All eyes on the new recruit standing in the doorway her eyes focused on the room, before slowly glancing at the faces around her.
Finally his day was turning around.
The young brunette licked her lips nervously as she entered the room slowly, her green eyes glancing from Chekov to the rest of the crew. Her fingers nervously gripping the edge of her dress, immediately making her seem younger than she actually was. Her dark hair framed her faced making her pale skin seem more transparent than normal, softly landing past her shoulders.
The silence became uncomfortable as the everyone waited for each other to speak.
Jim opened his mouth to speak, but found himself lost for words. For once in his life it seemed like he couldn't think of anything to say that would make this situation less uncomfortable than it already was.
The silence was unbearable.
Think of something to say. Anything that can cut the tension.
"You must be the last recruit." Spock said finally speaking, catching the new woman's attention. Her green eyes stayed on Spock's face. "Miss Jane Walker?". He asked looking up from the screen containing all of her information.
"Yes". She spoke softly noticeably calmer at the sight of Spock speaking. "I'd like to apologise for being late, I got lost on my way here. If it wasn't for Mr. Chekov I'm afraid I'd still be searching through the ship". She smiled warmly at the young crew member. Jim eyed her smile warily, feeling annoyed at his lack of words. Usually his was the first to speak to a woman, with a witty line and a charming smile; but here he was being outspoken by Spock and replaced by Chekov. For God sake the Russian was basically a kid, why was he jealous of him?
Jim stood up quickly walking closer to the dark haired woman swiftly. "I'd like to introduce myself Jane, I'm Captain Jim Kirk." He smiled quickly taking Jane's hand, winking quickly at the woman.
"It's an honour to meet you and everyone here Captain, you have no idea what it means to me being here today." Jane smiled glancing at the rest of the crew, who in turn smiled back.
"If it's okay with you Miss Walker, I'd like to ask you a few questions before it's decided if you have a place on board". Spock interrupted, causing Jane to drop Kirk's hand in an instant.
"Of course Commander, is there anything wrong with my application?". She breathed quickly tucking her hair behind one ear.
"I'd just like to clarify a few details in private if that is acceptable with you?". Spock replied opening an arm to leading Jane further away from the crew.
Jim smiled watching the brunette walk away talking worriedly with Spock. How on earth was he lucky enough to be landed with a recruit like her.
Bones stood up walking behind Jim with Uhura next to him. "Close your mouth Jim, your drooling on the floor". He whispered nudging him in the ribs.
"Don't tell me you don't like what you see Bones, finally my days turning around".
"Stop leering. We have a job to do, and we need a Captain that wont spend the whole time staring at the new recruits". Uhura whispered folding her arms over her chest, staring at Kirk until he caught her eye line.
"I wasn't leering." Jim raised an eyebrow at Uhura before turning to face the rest of the crew. "I was simply analysing our latest recruit".
Sulu smiled staring after Spock. "And what's your final conclusion, Captain?".
"Miss Walker will fit in perfectly here". Jim smiled sitting in his captains chair.
"You're unbelievable." Uhura muttered sitting back down with a sigh, her eyes glaring at Kirk.
"Thanks". Jim winked sinking further into his chair.
Despite the comfort of being back on board the enterprise the familiar empty feeling settled in Jim's stomach. Something wasn't quit right, like a storm was about to hit and they were sitting right in the middle of it. Everything would feel better once they continued with their mission. Jim would finally feel like himself again, finally feel like he had a home.
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