Author's Note: Sorry it took a while to update this one. I needed to figure what development to go through with (I had too many after the last chapter).

Still very angsty. Hope you like it :)

Khan's eyes widened in pain before he crumpled to the ground. Kirk, Spock, and McCoy arrived as Molly's arms fell limply to her sides. Kirk stared at Khan's motionless body then back at Molly's phase pistol before looking up at he to ask

"Did you—"

"No."

Molly flipped the pistol in her hand to hold the barrel and handed the weapon to Kirk.

"It's a modified phase pistol I stole from Marcus' office earlier. I used the stun setting on him but the megajoules capacity is higher so it may take him a while to regain consciousness."

Kirk was about to ask something when Spock interrupted asked.

"Molly are you alright? We found out Marcus was keeping you in the interrogation room."

McVoy, who had been inspecting Khan turned back suddenly at that.

"What?!" He rushed to her side to examine her and hissed slightly when he saw the puncture wounds on her neck.

"Bones, I'm fine. They're from the truth serums, really." Molly smiled assuredly. She flinched slightly as his touch brought up unpleasant memories of her interrogation but forced back her smile. "I don't have any physical injuries to worry about."

McCoy was about to argue when she said, "You're not the only one who graduated from medical school remember?" Although he wasn't convinced she was okay, McCoy's mouth quirked up to a smile.

"Okay, but at least go get some rest," he insisted.

"Oh, you don't need to tell me twice. On my way." She gave a playful salute as she passed the men, making sure not to look at the man on the floor.

Kirk had narrowed his eyes at her cheerful demeanor but chose not to comment. It was obvious that Molly didn't want to Molly's back retreated behind a corner Spock turned to Kirk.

"I think she's a lot more hurt than she wishes to divulge." To clarify his point he motioned towards the unconscious Khan.

Molly tried her best not to break down as she walked down the halls. She just needed to get back to her quarters, then she could relax. Almost there, she encouraged herself. Relief washed over her when she realized that her roommate wasn't in. Given the chaos Khan had stirred up on the Enterprise, she didn't think anyone would want to stay on the vessel much longer anyway.

Khan.

Tears began to fall at the thought of him. She let the sobs rack her body as she slowly made her way to the bed. Her life had spiraled into a living hell after meeting John—Khan. Molly smiled bitterly to herself at her mental slip up.

"I hate him," she whispered to herself until she let exhaustion take over.

Khan woke up to find himself back in the transparent brig. The last thing he could recall was the pistol's low hum as Molly reset it before firing at him. Though grateful she changed her mind, he knew it wouldn't be enough to get her back. He rubbed an arm over the spot Molly had hit. His augment properties may have hastened his recovery but his chest still hurt at the thought of her.

He sat up abruptly when he realized someone was observing him. He turned towards the barrier to find Kirk.

Khan smirked up at him. "I take it you're here to rejoice my captivity, though you must be disappointed you didn't achieve it yourself."

Kirk folded his arms as he chose to ignore the bait. "You know you won't see her again."

Khan's eyes flashed slightly as he got up slowly to walk towards the man.

"Not unless she wants to see you of course; which probably won't happen."

"Oh?" He raised an eyebrow. "Pray tell, why you're so certain."

"You should know. You're the one who betrayed her."

Khan stiffened.

Kirk registered the reaction before he shrugged. "Anyway, not that it matters to you. She was just a pawn in your grand scheme for revenge."

A muscle twitched on his otherwise calm exterior. He knew what Kirk was trying to do.

Khan walked until he was mere centimeters away from the barrier. "You would have done the same for your family."

Kirk nodded thoughtfully. "You're right. I might do anything for my family. But you forget Khan," he said, approaching closer to the barrier. "She was your family too."

Deadly silence followed after as the two men glowered at one another until Kirk finally broke the eye contact.

"You shouldn't have used her," was all he said before leaving Khan's sight.

Silver waves rippled across the surface as Khan punched the barrier again and again. He didn't stop until he felt the fractures form. His head slumped as a tear escaped his eye.

"Molly…"

Author's Note: Not sure how many many more chapters will follow. I may know for sure after the next chapter.

Thank you for reading!