I've been away 3 days and have written 3 chapters, this included. Go me! But because they're in my tablet, I've no clue how long they are.

So this chapter is a little different. Its in the eyes of Kirk. I thought I'd focus on him for a chapter or two, just to give a bit of insight into the enterprise's mission. Enjoy and review please!

~ Fleursbelle

"Ok, stay safe." I quickly added in before we got disconnected. It's a shame about those two.

Sarah was such a nice, hard working girl, this was her first time on board and in space and what a journey it's turning out to be. And then Chekov was... Well he was fantastic. There have been so many times where he has saved our life, without even meaning to. For instance, a few years ago, before I was even captain of the Enterprise, I was part of the away team. Myself and Sulu were falling towards the surface of Vulcan, no one was able to beam us up to ship, except Chekov. Apparently he ran through the ship shouting "I can do zat!".

Fear coursed through my veins as I tried to figure out what to do. They said they'd be in contact, but I'm not sure how much of that conversation was scripted, if you know what I mean.

"Captain, the away team have returned." Sulu reported.

"Thank you Sulu. Send spock, uhura, bones and scotty to the board room." I commanded, they're all I need right now.

"Aye captain."

I made my way to the room myself, stopping off in the kitchen to grab a bottle of water. I usually went on any away team missions, but I decided to stay, in light of our hostage situation. Incase we were contacted, just as we had been.

When I reached the board room, the team were already there. Spock for his knowledge, Uhura for possible language translation and fighting skills, Scotty for any computer skills they may need and Bones for his medical expertise. I sent ten others, incase they needed help restraining any citizens of the revolution.

"Spock, report." I spoke as I entered the room.

"Well captain, it is most out of hand down there." He began. "We managed to get most of who, looked like the leaders, under control. Once we got them out of the way, the others started to fall back."

"What about the state of the planet?" Directing my question at Uhura.

"The main problem is the capital, everywhere else is fine, well the fine for Gorns." She reported. "The capital is in a mess. There are buildings burnt out, families destroyed, livelihoods ruined."

"They had it coming." Sounded Bones.

"You can't say that! Not all of them want what's happening. There are creatures down there who just want to get on with their lives." Uhura defended. She had sympathy for most creatures she came across, part of being a woman she always said.

"People. We have a matter at hand here. Spock, what more needs to be done down there? Apart from the necessary clean up that is."

"Well we will need to reestablish government, it's all but fallen at the moment. We spoke to the prime minister, or their version of one anyway, and he said that order will be restored once the Gorns arrested are released."

"It's a catch 22. The planet wants the prisoners back, but the ones that have Sarah and Chekov won't come back with them or their own prisoners until order has been restored. But order won't be restored until they come back!" I found myself getting worked up. It's times like this that I find myself wanting someone to share my life with. I know it's quite random, but I look around the ship, and everyone has someone. Well most people. Spock has Uhura, Bones has Clara - a nurse on the medical deck, even spotty has something going with another engineer. Plus, I'm pretty sure there's something between Sarah and Chekov. I see the way they look at each other.

It's not like I don't have women around me. Most women on the ship all but throw themselves at me, subtly though. I am the captain after all. Still, I never take them up on their offers, but I don't mind colleagues dating, love is love no matter where you find it. I've just had enough of the one night stands, I need something stable and possibly for life. What am I saying? That I'm ready to settle down!? Never thought I'd hear those words in my own head.

I sent the others away, dismissed them for the night. They've had a tough few days. The next day, Spock reported that things had started to quieten down, there wasn't much violence happening. Which was good seeing as there was no word from Sarah or Chekov yet at them arriving at earth. And as if by magic, we received a call. Chekov's bashed face popped up on screen, it was hard to recognise him, under the dirt and bruises I'm sure was the same 17 year old kid who joined starfleet the same time as myself. Even his curls were beginning to matt together.

"Captain, we have arrived at earth. We are on our way to clean up before approaching HQ."

"Good man, I'll send word that you are to be allowed to enter the prison, I'm not sure how far my orders go in terms of releasing the prisoners. But ill give it a go."

"Thank you." Sarah sounded from behind. Her blonde hair was darkened by dirt, and her eyes looked so heavy, as if about to fall off. Her usual pretty face was masked by dirt and wear. I never realised how pretty she was until I saw her looking like that. I gave myself a mental shake and stared at the screen.

"I wish you two the best of luck. Contact us when you can. Kirk out."