I'm back from holiday! I got really sunburnt though ):

So here is the next chapter. This one was hard to write. Not because I had run out of ideas, but because it was so sad! I have a feeling a lot of you are going to hate me by the end of this chapter, but bare with me. It will all help to lead up to a sequel I have in mind. So don't panic just yet.

Disclaimer: I do not own Star Trek…dang it!!

Lizzie went numb as Admiral Pike's words registered in her head. As much as she tried to ignore them, she knew that they were true.

Go home? No! She didn't want to leave. She had finally found real happiness and love and now it was being ripped away from her, taken from her with no way of giving them back. She was too numb to form words.

"I-I-I…home…I…"

"Yes Miss Woods. We intend for your journey home to commence later today. We shall be beaming you down to Earth this afternoon, around 4pm."

"I-I-can't. I want to stay….I"

"Elizabeth, I understand you may have formed friendships with the crew over these past few months, but we cannot keep you here. You have a life back home. We cannot be held responsible for a missing person and who knows what repercussions your presence in the future could have in the years to come. You must understand this. You have to return to the past"

Lizzie hung her head so that the Admiral could not see her falling tears. She did understand. As much as she wanted to stay here, she knew she couldn't. She could not leave her mother, not now her brother was gone, but she knew she could not leave Chekov either. She was torn. However, she knew the right thing to do. She had made her decision. She wiped her face dry and lifted her head so that she was facing the screen again and spoke to the Admiral.

She let out a deep breath. "I understand sir."

"Good. Captain Kirk has already been informed of what is to happen. He shall be beaming back down to Earth with you along with Commander Spock."

Lizzie nodded her head in understanding.

"I shall see you this afternoon Miss Woods." The screen went blank as the message ended, yet Lizzie's eyes remained on it as all of this registered in her mind. What had gone from the most perfect morning of her life had suddenly turned into the worst and there was nothing she could do. She was going home, she was leaving the Enterprise forever. Only one thing was on her mind. Chekov.

That would be the thing she would dread the most. Not leaving the Enterprise, not leaving her friends, it would leaving him, the meaning of her existence. And she only had a few hours to do it. She snapped out of her numb stance and left the Communications room, ready to tell everyone that she was leaving.

As she left the room, she suddenly noticed Kirk leaning on the wall by the door, waiting for her, a sympathetic smile on his face. He stood up straight when he saw her.

"How you doing?" he asked in a gentle voice but Lizzie just shook her head, lowering it as the tears started flowing again. Kirk stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her, holding her in a hug as she sobbed into his chest.

"I know, I know. Its going to be ok Lizzie."

"No its not" came her muffled voice through his shirt. She pulled away and he let go of her, the sympathetic smile appearing on his face again.

"I'm sorry" he told her. "This must be hard."

Lizzie just nodded.

"Come on" he put his arm around her shoulder. "I think there's a few people on the Bridge who you need to talk to."

"Ok" Lizzie replied as they walked towards the Turbo lift to the Bridge, tears still apparent in her eyes.

She was dreading this. She didn't even know how she was going to say goodbye. She had made so many new friends, all of whom she would never see again. This would be one of the most difficult things she would ever do. She took deep breaths as she prepared herself.

When they excited the Turbo lift, they were met with the sound of a very busy Bridge. Buttons were being pressed, people were walking around and talking to each other, all indulged in their work. So indulged, in fact, that Kirk and Lizzie's presence went un-noticed by the majority of the crew. Sulu, however, noticed.

"Captain we are…what's wrong with Lizzie?" He had noticed her tears.

At the sound of this, Chekov suddenly turned around in his chair to see the state Lizzie was in. He stood up and slowly walked towards her.

"L-Lizzie. Vhat ewer is zhe matter?" Concern was etched on his face.

Lizzie went numb again, not knowing what to say. She couldn't tell him. She would break his heart if she did and she could not do that.

"I..erm" she started. The tears were coming fast now.

"Lizzie!" Chekov was beyond worried now but before he could say anything else, Lizzie gave him a look of apology before suddenly bolting for the Turbo lift, getting in and going up to her quarters.

The whole Bridge was silent, everyone's eyes on one of two things. The Turbo lift and Chekov. He was frozen to the spot, staring at the Turbo lift doors, totally stunned. What had just happened?

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Lizzie ran into her quarters before collapsing on her bed and bursting into tears and soaking her pillow. As soon as she saw his face on the Bridge, she had to run. This was the hardest thing she would ever do and she could not stand to see him like that. Fear had taken over her. She knew she would have to tell him soon though. After all, they only had a matter of hours left together.

She suddenly heard a knock at her door which made her jump and brought her back to reality. She knew exactly who it was and wanted nothing more to see him before she went, yet she was to scared to answer the door. Suddenly he banged his fist on the door as hard as he could.

"Damn it Lizzie!" she heard his Russian accent say.

She slowly rose from her position on the bed and cautiously made her way to the door. She opened it and only got a glimpse of his face as he suddenly pulled her towards him and held her there, kissing her forehead. Lizzie wrapped her arms around his waist and pressed her face to his chest to stop the tears appearing.

"Lizzie, vhat is vrong?" he asked her softly, pulling her away to look at her.

Lizzie took in a deep breath and exhaled before leading him to sit down on her bed. They sat down and she took his hands in hers. She knew she had to do this, no matter how hard it would be. It was now or never. She looked him right in the eyes and spoke with as much confidence as possible.

"Admiral Pike has been in touch." She decided to keep it short and sweet. "They're sending me home."

There was silence after and Lizzie could not make out Chekov's expression as his eyes widened. He was just still and was staring into her eyes. He had frozen. Lizzie could only see one emotion in his eyes. Pain.

"Vhen?" he said finally, the sound barely a whisper.

"This afternoon."

He just nodded, the only sound in the room being their breathing. This went on for many minutes before Lizzie could not stand it anymore.

"Pavel, say something!" However as she said this, tears began to fall from his eyes, her words finally being accepted.

"You cant" he whispered to her.

"I have to" she said, her voice breaking at the end. "Admiral Pike has the time portal ready and I have to go."

Chekov closed his eyes to stop the flow of tears and pulled her into him once again, holding her tighter than he had ever held her before.

"I love you so much" he told her, meaning every single word.

"I love you too" she replied, holding him tightly too, enjoying what would be one of their last moments together.

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"You take care kid. We're all gonna miss you" Bones told Lizzie whilst hugging her.

"I will Bones" Lizzie replied, pulling away sadly, giving her nose a sniff.

The day had gone so quickly and now it was time for Lizzie to finally leave. She didn't realise it would be this hard and as everyone stood in the Transporter Room, she struggled not to cry. After then saying goodbye to Scotty and Sulu, she turned to face Uhura, who was crying her eyes out. Uhura pulled her into a tight hug.

"I'm going to miss you so much" she said, the tears falling down her face and wetting the shoulder of Lizzie's uniform.

"Stop it, your going to start me off crying!" Lizzie said with a laugh, her eyes stinging as she fought to keep back the tears. Uhura gave her one final tight squeeze before letting her go. Lizzie gave her a big smile before turning to face Captain Kirk.

"I'm ready" she told him as she picked up her rucksack.

"Good" he said with a sympathetic smile. Lizzie, Kirk, Spock and Chekov, who Kirk had agreed could come, all walked up to the transporter and stood on individual pads.

"Your in charge whilst we're gone Scotty" Kirk told the Scotsman.

"Ay Captain."

"Energise!" Kirk shouted.

Lizzie waved goodbye and took one last look at the Enterprise before a strange sensation filled her body. She was going to miss the ship. It had been her most favourite place and she had met the most wonderful people on it. She would miss them all.

The next minute however, the sensation had gone and she was in a different Transport Room. It was bigger than that of the Enterprise and Admiral Pike was waiting for them by the door. They walked off the pad, before being greeted by the Admiral.

"Captain, how are you?" Pike said as he shook Kirk's hand.

"Very well sir."

"How's my ship doing?"

"She's fine sir"

"Good, good." Pike turned to face Lizzie. "And how are you Miss Woods?"

"Fine thank you" she said quietly, not looking at the Admiral.

"Ok, if you would like to follow me then" Pike said before turning on his heal and making his way down the many corridors of the Academy.

Kirk and Spock were deep in conversation with the Admiral during their journey whilst Lizzie and Chekov walked behind. Their fingers were interlaced and they were holding on as tight as possible, knowing that in a few brief moments, they would be parted forever. Chekov turned his head to look at her as they walked.

"You ok?" he asked loud enough so that only Lizzie could hear. Lizzie just shook her head, keeping it down. Her heart was pounding in her chest so hard, she was surprised no one had heard it. They suddenly stopped at a door and Lizzie made a quiet gasp. Chekov gave her hand a squeeze in comfort as he heard her. They five of them entered.

It was a large room, filled with tables, chairs and scientific apparatus. Starfleet cadets in red uniforms were running around and talking. Pike led them over to the corner of the room and stopped before he reached it.

"This is it, the time portal."

Four pairs of eyes looked into the corner of the room with confusion on each face, even Spock's.

"Where?" Kirk asked confused. There was nothing there!

"You cant see it Jim, but its there" Pike said, answering his question. He turned to face Lizzie. "I assume that you would like to say some goodbyes before you leave?"

"Erm…yes sir" Lizzie replied as she set her rucksack on the floor. She turned to face Spock.

"It has been a pleasure meeting you Mr Spock" she told the Vulcan.

"Likewise Miss Woods, you will be sorely missed. You were a very valuable member of the crew."

This brought a smile to Lizzie's face. Knowing that Spock would probably not react to a form of physical emotion, such as a hug, she settled for a handshake. She held out her hand and he shook it. She would miss Spock. As frightened as she was by him at the start of her journey, she had gotten to know him and found him to be interesting and wise and a great man. She let go of his hand and turned to the Captain.

They just smiled at each other for a few moments, tears in their eyes before Kirk walked towards her with open arms.

"Come here" he said before embracing her in a huge hug, which Lizzie responded to.

"I'm going to miss you Jim" she told him.

"Me too" he said before pulling away. "You've been good kid."

"Thanks Jim" Lizzie replied, slowly mock punching his cheek. Then she turned to Chekov. He was just staring at her, tears threatening to spill from his eyes. She took a sharp intake of breath as she saw him like this. He looked so pained. Lizzie turned to face the Admiral.

"Excuse me sir, but could I say goodbye to Mr Chekov in private please?"

"Of course Miss Woods" he replied gesturing to the door. She took Chekov's hand as they left the room. Lizzie pulled the door closed before Chekov grabbed her, turned her around and pressed his lips to hers. She responded and wrapped her arms around his neck as his went around her waist. He pulled her as close as possible, scared to let her go. The moment was sweet, the perfect way to say good bye. They finally pulled away for air and tears streamed down both of their faces. They still held each other as Lizzie rested her forehead on Chekov's.

"I love you" she whispered to him. "So much, more than you will ever know."

"Lizzie" Chekov said placing a sweet gentle kiss upon her lips, before resting his forehead on hers once again. "Don't leave me."

"Don't do this, you know I have to go" she told him, her voice breaking at the end as realisation set in. She was actually leaving him.

"I know" he replied, the tears would not stop. "I just vant to say zhat I love you more zhan anyzing Lizzie, more zhan life itself. Just…know zhat."

"I do Pavel, I know." she told him.

This was harder than she ever imagined, saying goodbye to the one person you love above all others. He was her best friend, her lover, her soul mate. He was her everything and now they were to part ways forever. They just held each other, both of them remembering this feeling, the feeling of being together, trying to remember the feel of the other ones skin, how they both smelt, hoping to keep these things in their minds forever.

"I vant to giwe you something" Chekov finally said, reaching into his pocket. He pulled out what looked like black string and a silver star shaped pendent.

"What is it?" Lizzie asked as he placed the gift into her hands.

"It is a necklace. My parent gawe it to me vhen I vas first excepted into zhe Starfleet Academy. I vant you to keep it, to remember me."

A smile spread across Lizzie's face as she put the necklace around her neck.

"Perfect fit" she said, laughter apparent in her voice.

"It looks beautiful" Chekov told her, before their lips met in another sweet kiss.

At this, Kirk finally opened the door and stuck his head out.

"Its time guys" he told them. They both nodded their head and walked back into the room hand in hand. The door closed behind them and they joined Kirk, Spock and Pike. Lizzie put her rucksack on her back and stood in front of the time portal. Her breaths were heavy.

"You ready?" Pike asked her.

She let out a deep breath and nodded. "Yes sir."

"Then just step into the time portal. Good luck Miss Woods."

Lizzie looked at where the time portal should be. Her heart was pounding and her legs were shacking. This was it. She turned her head and got one last look and Chekov, taking in the colour of his eyes, how his hair curled, how his arms hung by his sides. She smiled at him before mouthing the words ' I love you '.

She turned back to face the time portal. She wrapped her hands around the necklace she had just been given, held her head up and took the step forward, walking until the room around her disappeared and the park returned.

A/N: Please don't hate me! Just bare with me lol