Hey guys! With school starting next week, I find that this story is either going to be wrapped up soon, or its going to take a while to finish.

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The shuttle ride down to Kronos was quiet and uneventful. Every so often Kirk would glance at his first officer sitting beside him. Kirk could tell that, even though Spock didn't show it, he was worried, anxious, and above all, angry.

He was about to reassure his friend all would be well, even if it was illogical, when he was interrupted by Sulu.

"Captain, I have an incoming communication from a Klingon war bird."

"Mr. Sulu, can you determine their message?"

"No, sir. We could sure use a Communications Officer." He didn't realize the effect of his words until Spock looked sharply at him. Sulu was sure if looks could kill, he would be on the floor.

"Precisely why we are attempting this mission, Lieutenant." Spock said, still devoid of emotion.

"Damn it, Jim." Interrupted McCoy. "These Klingons probably think we are here to attack them. Who knows what they are planning to put us through."

"Doctor, based on their speech patterns and voice cadence, I can ascertain that they are not threatening us." Spock said, listening to the transmission.

"Mr. Sulu, respond with the details of our plan. If they are in fact not hostile, they may have pertinent information." With this, Kirk began the final decent onto the planet. "Give them our coordinates as well. While this is primarily a rescue mission," Kirk shot Spock a quick glance, "Positive relations must be maintained"

"Aye, Captain." Who did as he was commanded. With this, the only sound in the shuttle was Sulu attempted to gain the support of the Klingon patrol.

Kirk was able to land the shuttle as close to Uhura's signal as possible, but still made sure to maintain not being seen. With the shuttle powering down, Kirk and company made their quick preparations in order to leave. Each was equipped with a phaser, set to stun of course, and bones carried an extra bag that contained medical supplies, just in case.

"Spock, are you still able to maintain a connection with her signal?" Kirk asked as they disembarked.

"Yes, Captain, but it is more faint than it was previously."

"Well, we'll start to really worry if it goes away completely." He paused and looked over his left shoulder when he heard a familiar sound of footsteps. As Lieutenant Crowley went for the phaser on his hip, Kirk stopped him. "Don't. We must keep the peace."

"Klingons aren't known for their kindness, Captain." Crowley replied.

"Nonetheless, we are not here to provoke them. They might know the location of Lieutenant Uhura."

When the Klingon party stopped about five feet from the crew, Kirk stepped forward. Before he could speak, the leader of the group began speaking. Unfortunately, Kirk was not equipped with a translator, so understanding the Klingon was impossible. When the leader realized his words were not being met with understanding, he motioned for the man on his right to step forward,

"You are from Federation?" He asked in accented, broken English.

"Yes. My name is James T. Kirk, Captain of the USS Enterprise. Earlier today, myself and my Communications Officer were presenting your emissary with a peace treaty. Unfortunately, we were attacked by a rogue Klingon. The emissary was killed, and my officer taken." He took a hesitant step forward and continued his speech. "We are here to recover her."

"We know of who you speak. His name Warg. He is only surviving member of a party that was attacked upon by the Federation, almost four years ago. My lord Raynor," He motioned to the man who had spoken first, "learned his anger not need be aimed at Federation, but at one man." He said. Kirk knew exactly what event he was referring to.

"Yes, the events in the Katha Province. We can to apprehend a man named John Harrison. Our Lieutenant had tried to get the warrior, this Warg, to help up capture him, but he in turn tried to attack her. At this, Harrison fired."

"Warg has much anger since this. He was wounded, and he lost his men. He blames the Federation, but also your Lieutenant." At this Spock stepped forward, no longer silent.

"Do you know where he has her? We have a signal, but it is very weak."

"We know in general. His actions have proven his disloyalty to the Klingon race. He is to face consequences for his actions."

"He must also pay for his actions against the Federation." Kirk demanded.

"And he shall. We shall help you find your Lieutenant. He shall also pay." At that he motioned for the group to follow him. Before they began, Kirk walked back to Sulu.

"Mr. Sulu, you stay here with the shuttle. We have to be able to leave at a moment's notice. Also, keep open communication with us and the Enterprise, in case anything goes wrong, and they have to reach Starfleet."

"Yes, sir."

The group slowly followed behind the band of Klingons. As they walked in silence, Bones sidled up beside Kirk and whispered in an undertone, "Damn it, Jim, how do know we can trust these guys?"

"Faith is all we have, Bones. We have to have faith that they are taking us to Uhura."

"Faith doesn't keep us from getting our heads blown off." He growled. Spock, hearing this replied. "Doctor, their logic is sound. I believe they are leading us to this Warg, and ultimately, the Lieutenant. We have to have hope in the impossible."

"Don't get philosophical with me, Spock. It scares me."

The Klingons in from of them suddenly stopped. The leader pointed to an entrance to a cave at the base of a craggy mountain. The English speaking Klingon spoke to Kirk.

"Our scouts have learned this is his hideout. If he has her, in there she will be." He said as he pointed to the entrance. Kirk reached to his waist, and pulled out his phaser and locked it to stun. He turned toward his crew.

"Spock, you come with me. Bones, you stay out here with Crowley. Keep an eye out for this Warg character. Keep an eye of Raynor and his men as well."

With that, he and Spock slowly made their way in. The opening was poorly lit, and it took a moment for their eyes to adjust to the lack of light.

"The depth of the cave doesn't appear to go far." Spock estimated.

"Who knows if he's hiding in here. There could be multiple entrances and branches." They continued to on their way, phasers at the ready. They hadn't gone very far when they came into the caves main chamber. At first glance, Kirk could determine that there were no other ways in or out of the cave. They had come through the only accessible entrance. At second glance, it was obvious that Warg was not in the chamber. At third glance, Kirk's blood ran cold.

"Bones! Get in here!"

As McCoy came to a stop between the captain and first officer, he couldn't believe the sight in front of him.

"My God, what did that Klingon bastard do to her?!" He screamed. None of them moved or spoke as they took in the sight of their Communications Officer.

DunDun Duh! What's happened to our lovely Lieutenant? Stay tuned!