Thanks for all the reviews from the previous chapter and tanks to my beta januaryfreeze92. This chapter I decided to play up how much a child Kirk can be, so please enjoy.

Kirk's P.O.V.

That's it, I'm dead. Spock is probably invoke some hidden, human emotion and kill me for what happened to Uhura. It was just an accident-I didn't mean for her to get hurt. I'm paranoid; Spock is not going to kill me. Oh, who am I kidding? I know he is, Scotty knows he is… Okay, I just need to calm down. There is no point in getting worked up. Then why is it taking me forever just to walk to sickbay and check on Uhura? Just breathe Jim; Bones wouldn't let Spock do anything to me. Who in the hell am I kidding? Yes he would!

As I narrow the distance between myself and sickbay, I feel the uncomfortable need to vomit overwhelm me. I finally make it to the door, glancing in to see Nurse Chapel carrying a tray of supplies. "Where is Bones?"

"He is with Mr. Spock and Uhura," she observed my expression suddenly shaking her head. "You never come here voluntarily, God, what did you do?"

"It was an accident I swear," I told her, guilt eating away at my insides.

"Hm, well if what ever happened was an accident, I'm sure Spock will forgive you."

"You think," I asked, smiling.

"Yes. But if you ask Dr. McCoy, he would say no," her demeanor changes as she takes a step toward me. "That's a nasty cut on your head; please sit, so I can take care of it."

"You know what, until I know that Uhura will be ok and Spock won't kill me, I'll deal with it alone."

"JIM!" Bones voice quickly hits my ears, and by the sound of it, he is beyond pissed. I almost jumped at the sound, with him this way I rather not deal with him and Spock at the same time.

"You never saw me okay?" I tell her hastily.

"Captain, stop being immature," she chastised me, obviously frustrated.

"You say that when you have Bones pissed at you," I say quickly, making my way out of sickbay. The sound of Bones screaming my name propels me faster down to the engineering section. I couldn't help but think that Scotty will protect me.

I've faced my stepfather after I destroyed his Corvette and got the worst beating in my life, took on a vengeance seeking Romulan from the future, almost got kicked out of Starfleet-all of them scary situations, but none of them compare to when Bones is angry at me. I don't know why, maybe it's because, unlike everyone else, he actually gives a damn about me. But there is no time to dwell on that-It's time to run.

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Dr. McCoy's P.O.V.

That immature little brat, of course he would run upon hearing me. I'll deal with him later, knowing him he'll probably go down to hide behind Scotty. Turning my attention back on Uhura, I set her ankle and give her ibuprofen to help with her headache caused by a concussion. Next I give her a mild sedative that will help her sleep for awhile, or at least until I deem she is well enough to leave sickbay. "Come Spock, I'll have Nurse Chapel change her into a gown."

Reluctantly he nods and gives Uhura a chaste kiss on the forehead. After telling Nurse Chapel her duties, I take Spock into my office. "What is the full extent of her injuries?" He asks pressing his hands into his lap.

"Well as you saw Spock, she has a twisted ankle, a concussion, a few lacerations and bruises. She'll be fine, but I am going to monitor her for a few hours because of the concussion. The only people who know what happened down there are her and Jim. With her incapacitated at the moment, I'm going to have to force Jim to tell me what happened."

"He was suppose to make sure that nothing happened to her."

"Knowing Jim, whatever happened to her did not happen on purpose."

"I will speak to the captain now about the situation at hand," he said swiftly standing up.

"To make sure, that you don't kill him, I will accompany you."

"Doctor, I have no intention to harm him."

"Right," I say sarcastically. "Knowing him, he'll be with Scotty at this time." Spock nods his head, turns toward the door, and we head towed engineering to get our wayward captain.

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Kirk's P.O.V.

"I don't see the point in running from Spock," Scotty remarked, handing me a glass of Scotch. Good thing he keeps some in his private stash.

"Scotty, you saw what Spock did to me when I said he didn't love his mother. With Uhura hurt, I'm as good as dead, or until she regains her consciousness and tells him that I didn't do anything wrong. I rather wait for her to do that, so I won't be killed. Pour me some more."

"Here, you know enough of this stuff will numb your senses- so at least you won't feel anything if Spock did beat the haggis out of you."

"Funny Scotty," I said sarcastically, the pit of my stomach sinking uncomfortably, alost as if it expected something to happen. "You know, Scotty, I should leave now. If Bones comes, tell him you never saw me."

"Captain, this is ridiculous. Even for you."

"Yes, I know. Which Jefferies tube will take me near the bridge?" Sighing, Scotty pointed to one just behind me. "Thanks, I owe you," I said getting into it. Behind me, Scotty closes it shut. As quietly as I can, I climb up to the end. Once out, I head to the bridge, but not before programming the computer to notify me in advance if Spock or Bones decide to make their way to the bridge. Collapsing in my chair, I pray that Uhura will wake up soon and save me from getting skinned alive.

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Spock's P.O.V.

It seems that the captain has evading us, an act of immaturity for him. Despite his actions that caused the defeat of Nero, I still find it illogical for him to resume the role of captain. His behavior in running away from Dr. McCoy and myself shows that he has the mentality of a frightened child when faced with a situation that might get him into trouble. It seems hypocritical, as he had no problems in confronting me when we were against Nero. Going to the nearest computer system, I locate Jim on the bridge. At least he went to his rightful position. Once Dr. McCoy and I start walking to the bridge, a slight ringing sound that only I can hear goes off, although I do not know what it means. Once we arrive at the bridge, I notice that Jim is talking animatedly with Mr. Sulu in a joking manner. The emotion of anger runs through me- how can he be so jovial while Nyota is lying in sickbay, hurt because of him?

"Jim," says Dr. McCoy grabbing him by the arm. "Damnit, you're bleeding everywhere. Why the hell didn't you stay in sickbay for to get patched up?"

"It's nothing Bones," he says as he casually wipes some of the blood off of his forehead and then turns back towards Mr. Sulu.

The act infuriates the doctor. "Not, nothing, Jim…"

"Bones can this wait? I am talking with Sulu and I would greatly appreciate if you didn't interrupt our conversation."

"Why you little…"

"Captain, it is of great need that I speak to you about today's mission," I interject. It is clear to see that he is afraid, because he does not make eye contact.

"Spock soon alright?"

"Captain I request now."

"Spock, I'm commanding a ship, I can't be at your every beck and call at any time," he says, sitting in his chair. "Bones did you find any results with the DNA you collected?"

"No Jim, I've been busy patching up someone."

"How is that person doing?"

"Fine, now come with me."

"I really need to stay here."

"Not technically keptin," Mr. Chekov said. Jim gives him a look of annoyance.

It is easy to see what he is doing-trying to stretch time, so he won't be able to speak to me and Dr. McCoy alone. "Captain, I implore you to stop acting like a child.

"I'm not Mr. Spock, now I have work to do and I suggest you do yours." A collective gasp echoes through the room. "Bones, this blood is getting to me, will you patch me up now." Dr. McCoy proceeds to say earth style expletives, but he does do what he is asked.

The nature of Jim's behavior is unsettling, I just want to ask him what happened down on the planet, I assume my reaction toward him when he and Nyota beamed up is the cause of his wariness to speak to me and Dr. McCoy alone. I could indulge his notion about not having to speak on the matter, but it is of utmost importance, that I found out what happened. "I am doing my job captain, I suggest you stop acting like a spoiled child and do yours."

Another gasp echoes through the bridge, Jim turns a deep shade of red and Dr. McCoy to just smirk at my statement. I can tell that Jim does not want the situation to become more problematic while on the bridge. "Well Spock lets go speak alone, so I can find out why I am a child in your eyes."

"I thought you already knew the answer."

"Lets just go," he says under his breath not even bothering with a snippy response.

"If that is your wish captain," I say following him and Dr. McCoy into the turbolift.

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Kirk's P.O.V.

Damn, well, I didn't have much of a plan to begin with, but damn Spock for embarrassing in front of the other crewmen. Taking the others into one of the briefing rooms, I brace myself for the worst.

"So Jim are you ready to tell us why the hell you've been avoiding us," Bones asks.

"Seriously do I need to tell you?"

"Yes, since you're running around scared. Damn just tell us what happened down there."

"I don't like your attitude Bones." I point out. I can see the veins in Bones' neck start to throb; I'm going to get it later.

"Jim, all we want to know is what happened to Uhura."

"She fell, well tripped."

Bones gives me a look as if he doesn't believe me and Spock just raises an eyebrow. I knew they wouldn't believe me, that is why I have to stall until she wakes up and backs up my story.

"Tell the truth," Bones says.

"I am." Seriously I don't know why he would believe that I would lie about something like this. I think he aspects me to say that we ran into some villain on the planet that we had to fight off and Uhura got hurt in the process. "Bones, I'm serious."

"Nyota shouldn't have obtained those injuries if she just fell," Spock says, I sense anger in his voice. Although I wouldn't admit I am frightened.

"Well that's what happened. Listen…" As the story goes, after we started to explore we ran into this little red fox with multiple tails. I was fascinated by it, so I decided to catch it, but it ran away. I ran after it, so did Uhura trying to bring me back. After running for awhile, it eventually led us to this area that was covered with high grass. So it disappears and Uhura finally catches up, but as she does, she trips on this rock that is hidden and falls onto me, which pushes me backwards off this hill. By some force, she ended up hitting the ground first and catching my weight on top of her.

"Bullshit Jim," Bones says after I finish.

"It's the truth."

"Captain, "Spock can barely speak as he tries to control his anger. "I doubt your explanation is true."

"Spock it is, have I ever lied to you?" That was the worst statement I could have made at this time in my life.

"Do you really want the answer to that?" Bones asks.

I take a look at Spock who is pressing his hands together, as he stands up. I'm dead. Just then a Nurse Chapel's voice comes over the intercom. "Dr. McCoy, Lt. Uhura has just woken up, do you want me to give her a stronger sedative?"

"No, I need to speak with her, I'll be there soon," he replies back. "Now that she is awake, we will get the truth." Standing up, Bones grabs my arm and forces me out the room, I guess to make sure that I don't run. Spock just follows without a word.

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