Another long chapter YAY!

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...Meh on the title but, whatever!

That doesn't really...

Kirk: Get on with it!

Bones: ...Damn it Woman!

Spock: This spurt of love is unnecessary..

Anyway...

Star Trek 2009

Freedom?

Nero quickly stepped into the cell room and he slammed his hand hard against the door, startling Bones. "What seems to be the problem...Doctor?"

"My friend...he's unconscious and I have nothing to fix him with. I know it's stupid of me to ask, but damn it can you at least give me a little help!"

Nero laughed softly shaking his head in disbelief. "You do realize who you are talking to..."

"Jim won't agree to anything if his friends end up dead...what if it's a spreading disease. I could be next and then Jim will be nothing to you!"

Nero quickly shook his head stepping up to the door. "I'd rather see him suffer a million times before I do anything to help him! It won't matter what it is that kills him though...your beloved Captain will soon be following!" Bones tensed as Nero reached into his pocket, he then gulped as a phaser was brought out. No shots had been heard but he was beginning to wonder what exactly had happened to Kirk. "I have nothing against you. Ask nicely and your death will be painless."

Bones eyed the phaser quietly. Set to kill, one shot and he'd be out for good. If only his life had turned out different then just maybe... He quickly shook his head. What the hell am I thinking! He stood tall crossing his arms. "Either you give me the help I need or you deal with a man who can go from twenty nine to two in less then a minute!" His only reply was a growl and a move that may have killed him...if it wasn't for the scream behind Nero that pulled both their attention away.

As Nero turned to face the scream, he glared death.

Standing over an unconscious guard and holding another at gun point, there stood Kirk tall. Blood soaked and shaking from being strength loss, his body said weak but his eyes were ready for a battle.

"I give you props Kirk...you never fail to amuse me. From what I've read you've always been a cocky man, facing death every day. I always dreamed of being the one to bring you down!"

"Change of plans Nero..." He motioned the gun towards the cell, then quickly back to the guard. "Let them go and I'm all yours. That's a promise!"

"Jim..." The rest of Bones words were drowned out as Nero let out a hardy laugh. It brought chills to Kirks spine, but he ignored it eying the man carefully. One wrong move and Bones would be the one going down. He tightened his grip on the phaser keeping it on his hostage. "I know you would never believe a man of the Federation, but trust me. You've got my ship held hostage...if there is a plan, it would never get past you."

Nero shook his head smirking softly. "Leverage Captain. That's is what these hostages are for...and as you clearly remember, Spock is still an enemy to me and right now he's suffering." Kirks gripped tightened. "That is only the beginning...for him and you both." Without a word Kirk turned his aim and he fired. Nero quickly dodged and the laser hit the knob of the cell, melting it, and setting the others free.

With that distraction Kirk shoved the guard aside and with a scream he ran forward and swung his fist hard at Nero. His attempt was futile though...as quickly as Nero moved he raised his hand and caught a hold of Kirks. Gripping tightly he brought the man down to his knees, glaring into his eyes, smirking, as he did.

Looking back into his eyes Kirk jumped as everything around him changed completely. It wasn't Nero who now stood before him, but a completely different man, with the same intent to kill. His smirk showed nasty forgotten teeth and his clothes were worse for wear, covered from head to toe in blood. New and dried, Kirk shivered pulling away...he winced the grip not loosening. He could feel the circulation being lost in his hand as he continued to struggle, his fighting did nothing though. With a last final effort, Kirk glared and he kicked forward and his foot connected with a knee and although weak it brought out a scream and he blinked as Nero fell before him, stumbling.

He quickly examined the room around him, then stood aiming his phaser. "Where the hell is the bridge!" Nero only chuckled as Bones stepped out behind him and Kirk stayed before him, ready to pull the trigger at any given moment. He was tempted but killing the guy now wouldn't help much. If he couldn't contact the crew how would they know they were out of harms way. "Tell me damn it!"

"Why do you think you can win Kirk? I saw that look in your eye...you've got no chance."

"The hell I do...now just tell me!"

"Jim..."

"Captain you're wasting valuable time.." Kirk quickly looked up hearing the voice and he sighed in relief seeing Spock standing at Bones side, completely unharmed. He couldn't help but smile. "...Spock."

"Shoot the man Jim!"

Kirk looked back to Nero who hadn't moved. This worried him...along with other things. Only two guards had been around and after knocking them out he had assumed more would come fast, no alarm was set though...nothing changed. He loosened his grip stepping back some, Nero was smirking. "What is the condition of my crew?..."

"Heh, funny you'd ask that now." Nero gave Kirk a look then he nodded behind him. As he turned to look, along with Spock and Bones he blinked as a figure began to appear before them. After a flash of light a motionless body dropped and he jumped seeing it was one of his own Ensigns. It was all real...not another illusion. He shook, then quickly turned. "Plenty more where that came from Captain...that's a warning. Every wrong move will bring more and more...by the looks of you this isn't what you want." Nero turned to Spock and Bones. "You can return to your cell or join me...an audience is in order. I'll let you decide." With that he walked off, patting Kirk on the shoulder as he went.

Bones quickly ran to the Ensign and he dropped at his side to check his vitals. Spock watched quietly as Kirk stood in silence, motionless. He listened as Bones moved around...He shook his head not having to turn to know what the result was.

The man was dead...and Kirk didn't and couldn't do a thing. It made him sick and with that in his mind he started to falter, he then dropped to the ground unconscious.

"Captain!"

"Jim!"

Maybe some ooc with Nero. Also, I'm doing my best to keep the visions around, seeing as they are a big part of the story!

Other then that...I hope you *gets shoved into bed*

Kirk: Review!

Bones: Damn it man, I'm a Doctor not a critic!

Spock: I believe the Captain was referring to...

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