Title: Cancer

Rating: PG-13(?)

Pairings – Chekov/Sulu, McKirk (if I can find a way to put it in), and generic Uhura/Spock.

A/N: I have never had this disease, or known anyone with this type of cancer, so all of my information comes from Wikipedia. If I have something wrong, don't flame, but tell me so I can fix it. This takes place a year after the movie, so Chekov is approaching the age of 19. Enjoy!

Warnings: Some language (Mostly by Bones), eventual slash (DLDR, ok?), and serious themes.

Disclaimer: I wish I owned Star Trek. 'Specially Chekov!!

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When Pavel woke up, he didn't open his did, however, smell antiseptic and feel the hard bio-bed that he was laying on.

The Medbay… why am I in the Medbay? He thought idly. He opened his eyes, and was met by a searing burst of pain to his head. Oh. That's why. He lay down for a few more moments, adjusting to the harsh light, before he sat up, attempting to ignore the pain in his head as it was intensified. Only a few moments after he sat up, Doctor McCoy and the Captain rushed in.

"Hey, kid," the doctor greeted him with a strained smile. Pavel smiled back at him, equally tense.

"I am wery, wery sorry for taking up your time, doctor," Chekov apologized. "I didn't eat any breakfast, and I guess fatigue caught up vith me. I vill eat a wery big dinner tonight, I promise."

McCoy was a doctor, not a mindreader, but he could tell that the ensign was lying through his teeth. He narrowed his eyes. Fortunately, Jim caught Pavel's lie as well.

"Ens- Pavel, why do you feel like you have to lie to us? I saw you eating this morning, and you had enough on your tray to fill you up."

Pavel looked down and began picking at his fingernails. "Oh," he said softly. "Did… did you find out vhat vas vrong vith me?"

Bones closed his eyes and let out a sigh. He had known that the question was coming, but he still didn't want to answer it.

"We sure did, kid. We sure did."

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Uhura took her tray to go sit by her fiancée. She sat down and looked at him, worry lines creasing her forehead. Spock noticed that something was wrong, and he raised one eyebrow in question.

"Nyota, I must inquire as to what is bothering you in this way." He looked at her expectantly.

"Remember when Pavel passed out this morning?" she asked.

"The young navigator from Russia? Yes, I do."

"Well, we haven't seen him or McCoy since he passed out. I'm just wondering what's wrong. Usually McCoy will send a patient out as soon as he wakes up. Maybe we should go see Chekov," she looked up at him, a question written on her face.

Spock looked at her for a moment, then nodded. "Yes, we should. It is only logical. We shall go right after we finish eating, if it is at no inconvenience for you, Nyota."

Uhura couldn't help but smile at the Vulcan terminology. "No inconvenience whatsoever, Spock."

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After their meal, Uhura rushed Spock down the hallway toward the medbay. She opened the door slowly, to not wake the young helmsman if he was sleeping.

She peeked inside to see Chekov sitting on a bio-bed with his head in his hands, his shoulders racking with sobs. Kirk and McCoy were trying to console him, but they looked distraught as well. She could only catch snippets of what they were saying.

"Come on, kid, it's not the end of the world…"

"There are treatments… right Bones?"

It took a few moments, but she finally caught Kirk's eyes. She motioned frantically for him to come over. Pavel didn't even notice him get up as he walked over to Uhura. As soon as he was close enough, she grabbed his shoulder and tugged him out the door.

"Would you care to tell me what the hell is going on?" she asked, crossing her arms over her chest.

"I too, would like to know what has gotten the Ensign so upset." Spock said, a not-so-concealed look of worry on his face.

Kirk sighed and passed a hand over his face. "Chekov's got brain cancer."

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A/N – So, this came out later than I expected. I blame ADD and facebook. Give me feedback! Did Spock come out OK? I was worried about characterization on his part. Anyway, school starts Wednesday (too early!!!) so I dunno when the next chapter's gonna be out, but I hope it won't be too long.