Disclaimer on first chapter.

Kirk nodded to Nari, who slipped away from the others to find Rolf. He then turned back to Yeager and Gardesh. "Well, while we discuss laws and regulations why don't we have some tea?" he suggested.

"Yes," Gardesh answered instantly. "we shall. Tivila, dear, would you call for some?"

"I will not drink something as weak as tea. Mardui, call for some strong whiskey," Yeager said frowning and crossing his arms.

"Tea will do," Gardesh said firmly, his voice and temper both rising.

The women exchanged looks to one another wondering what they should do.

"Whiskey, Mardui, please," Yeager said impatiently. Mardui nodded and yanked upon a chain, she then stepped aside allowing Tivila to call for tea.

Kirk rubbed his eyes. It was going to be a long day. "Gentlemen, I don't think we'll get anywhere if you keep up this bitter arguing amongst yourselves."

"When he decides to be civil so shall I," Gardesh snapped. "The southern hemisphere has always been barbaric."

"Barbaric?" Yeager thundered. "You think anything can be resolved over a weak tea! There is honor sir in hunting and skill- you have none!"

Kirk stepped between them only to receive a nice punch to the jaw. He stepped back and massaged his jaw. Arguing and shouting broke out between the men- neither of whom had noticed the injured Kirk.

"Wow, I'm uh going to go back to my ship now," Kirk said walking away. He went out into the hall way where he found Nari and Rolf.

"What happened to you?" Nari asked observing his pained expression.

"Punched in the jaw," Kirk explained. "You ready to go?"

Nari scoffed and muttered something like, "You probably deserved it." She nodded. "Ready."

Kirk rolled his eyes and got into position. They were beamed back up to the ship shortly after.


Kylie swung her feet out from under the blankets. This was the last straw. There was nothing to do but sleep! She had read her book three times through all ready! She stood and left the cabin headed for sick bay.

"Bones I can't stand it any longer!" Kylie said storming into sick bay.

Bones turned around and sighed. "Ky, sit down right now. That's an order!" When he had turned around Kylie saw his patient.

"Jim!" she said running to his side ignoring everything Bones just said.

"I'm okay Ky I just can't feel my jaw," Kirk said slowly.

Kylie gaped and looked up at Bones. "What happened?"

"Maybe I might consider telling you if you'd sit down," Bones said pointing to a nearby chair. Kylie stuck her tongue out at him and brought herself up on the examination bed beside Kirk.

Bones rolled his eyes. "He got in between a nasty argument."

"You're always in some fight aren't you?" Kylie said running her fingers through his hair. Kirk tried to smile at her but it failed miserably.

"Yeah I am," he said sighing.

Kylie kissed the side of his head and Bones coughed. "Sorry Bones," she said with no sympathy.

He raised an eyebrow and sighed. "Why don't you both go somewhere private before someone sees you?"

Kirk scoffed. "What? Don't like the view Bones?"

"Get out of here the both of ya," Bones said with an annoyed sigh as he pointed to the door. Kylie grinned as Kirk hopped off the table and helped her down.

"See ya Bones," Kylie said pecking his cheek.


"Now this is bed rest," Kylie said snuggling into Kirk. "And you're warm."

He laughed and kissed her head. "I'm sure."

"Bridge to Captain Kirk," Spock said over the intercom.

Kylie grumbled under her breath as Kirk moved to answer it. "Yes, Mr. Spock?"

"Yeager is hailing us," he said, "consistently I might add."

"I see. What exactly does he want?" Kirk asked. He heard Spock heave a big sigh.

"He wants to file an accusation against Gardesh for kidnapping his son," Spock explained. "And according to Uhura, we are now also being hailed by Gardesh, who wants to file an accusation on Yeager for kidnapping his daughter. The situation is getting out of hand, sir."

Kirk groaned and nodded. "I see. Well I'm on my way to the bridge now."

"Yes, Captain," Spock said. He ended the communication.

Kirk sighed and turned back to Kylie. "I'm sorry my sweet but-."

"I know. Just-," Kylie interrupted, yawning, "get it over with and come back." Kirk kissed her cheek and sat up, climbing out of bed and putting his shoes on. Kylie slipped her legs under the blankets and went to sleep.

Kirk smiled as he watched her sleep for a moment and then he turned and took his leave of the room.


"Katrina and Rolf have claimed sanctuary on the Enterprise, we cannot deny them refuge," Kirk said staring hard at the view screen.

"This is an outrage!" Gardesh exclaimed. "I demand to see my daughter."

"And I my son!" Yeager said angrily.

"That is up to them. In the mean time I will beam down shortly to discuss a peace treaty," Kirk said. He waved a hand at Uhura who ended the hail.

"Jim, you shouldn't go down there alone," Bones said crossing his arms. "And you know Kylie would kill you if you did."

"You know me well Bones," Kylie said walking onto the bridge.

"Kylie Dades what do you think you're doing?" Bones asked whirling around.

Kylie raised an eyebrow and looked down and then back up. "Standing on the bridge?" Bones sighed and Kirk chuckled. Kylie stepped down towards Kirk. "I'm coming with you to the planet- and don't even think about changing my mind. I'm in charge of your safety you know."

Kirk grinned. "I wouldn't have it any other way. Spock, Howard, you two are coming as well. Sulu you have the bridge."

"Yes sir," Sulu said nodding.

Kirk put a hand on Kylie's back as they went into the turbolift. "Just like old times huh?" he asked.

Nari and Spock looked at each other. "No," they answered at the same time.

"It was worth a shot," Kirk whispered to Kylie, who giggled.


"Your children will agree to return to the planet on certain terms. One of which being that you resolve this feud finally. If you don't comply with their terms Star Fleet will relocate them to a colony," Kirk said sitting down.

Nari sat next to Kirk and Spock and Kylie stood behind him, Kylie with her arms crossed and Spock with his hands behind his back.

"Show us their conditions," Yeager said.

Kirk nodded at Nari, who produced two padds, she handed one of each to the leaders. Both men inspected them closely. Kirk looked over his shoulder to Kylie and smiled at her.

Kylie returned his smile much smaller- due to their company. But he knew she was grinning on the inside.

Gardesh lowered the padd and glowered over at Yeager. "I give my consent."

Yeager sighed and scowled at Gardesh. "As do I," he said coldly.

Kirk grinned. "Spock if you would have them beamed down immediately," he said standing up.

"Yes Captain," Spock said nodding.

"Dades-," Kirk coughed concealing his chuckle. Sometimes it was hard for him to call his wife by her maiden name without laughing. "Make sure the contract is written up to every detail and signed."

"Consider it done sir," Kylie said grinning as she walked away.

Kirk turned to Nari. "Well, this certainly has gone better than I expected."

Nari laughed. "What were you expecting?" she asked.

"To get punched in the face again," Kirk answered simply.


"Well this adventure has been very interesting," Kylie said sitting down next to Kirk, two drinks in hand.

Kirk chuckled. "It certainly has," he said taking a glass from her.

Kylie smiled. "So, where is Star Fleet sending us next?" she asked taking a sip of her drink.

"Some planet a few systems away. I haven't been completely briefed on the situation yet," he answered.

Kylie nodded. "Okay." She pecked him on the cheek and drained her glass. "Ah, well now I have training schedules to write out. It's been a pleasure Captain," she teased getting up and walking towards the door.

"Hey! You come back here right now," Kirk said jumping up and chasing after her.

"Only if you can catch me!" Kylie said running into her bedroom.

Kirk stopped and smiled as he sat down to take off his shoes. "Oh I will Miss Kylie Kirk."

A/N: Hm I think this is the end. There will be an epilogue though so look out for it. ;)