He is Starfleet’s youngest captain. But he is untried, and inexperienced. What kind of captain will James Tiberius Kirk become? A story in three parts. Slow-building, will eventually be K/S.

When Spock left Starfleet after the encounter with Nero, Jim thought he'd lost his chance at their destined friendship. Upon returning to Earth, he discovers that Spock lost far more. Jim's willing to fight for their future, if Spock will let him.