Jim woke up at the sound of his brother is the living room. He had recently moved in with Spock temporarily, while Starfleet came up with a new room assignment, this time, unfortunately, with his parents input. It was amusing to see the people in charge of that sort of stuff have a mental breakdown half an hour into a meeting with them, thought Jim. Jim then realised what day it was. It was the day that he was to be publically betrayed by the one person he trusted above all but his family and Pike. Jim sighed. He showered and dressed and walked out of his room. Spock was already in the kitchen readying breakfast. Because of Tarsus and the fact that Jim was raised on Vulcan, he didn't eat meat.

'Morning brother,' said Spock 'I trust you slept well?'

'I slept soundly' said Jim 'Is everything prepared for today's big exposure?'

'Everything is prepared' said Spock 'Everyone has confirmed that they are prepared for the assembly, all but the mysterious friend that you refuse to tell anyone the name of.' Jim smirked

'She likes to be dramatic,' said Jim 'as well as the fact that no one would believe that I know her. But, her people cannot lie; it is painful to them to do so. She is a trusted friend and ally'

A few hours later, all were seated in the main hall. It was set up like a large lecture hall. The Nine were seated at the front row. The admirals were on the second. Everything was ready. Spock stood on the central platform; he was to introduce the winner of the competition. He waited for everyone to settle down.

'Cadets, guest, staff and Admiral,' started Spock 'as many know, I am Professor Spock. At the beginning of the term, I set a paper about what someone may experience on Tarsus. It was a competition of sorts. The best one would read it out here today in front of The Tarsus Nine. May I present the winner; Cadet Leonard McCoy.'

Spock stepped aside as Bo...McCoy stepped out. To the untrained eye, he looked solemn and grave. However, the trained eye could see the glee in his eyes that said the he believed that he had won. This is where I am meant to be, thought McCoy, the centre of attention. He cleared his throat.

'My story is not a work of fiction, based on another's fate, rather the untold story of the legend of Tarsus. Of a Hero. Of JTK. Of me. I am JTK, me Leonard McCoy...' started McCoy.

He continued after that. He told a story, and it was identical to Jims. You can see the Smugness in his eyes, thought Jim. Gaila was sitting next to him and grabbed his hand. He glanced over to his beloved. He could see the anger in her eyes at the fact that McCoy would betray him like this. Also, he saw hurt. That hurt came from a betrayal of the ultimate trust. Where the deepest secrets are bared in the darkest of situations. Jim's necklace was the reason she could attend the assembly to learn of this betrayal.

'... I joined Starfleet to be able to continue saving people,' finished McCoy 'more people than I could save as a doctor.'

Applause rang out. Tears ran down many faces. Several people looked towards Jim who nodded. It was time for this pretender to be exposed as who he really was. Admiral Barrett Stood and walked over to McCoy. They shook hand and Barrett gestured for McCoy to sit.

'Thank you for your tale,' said Barrett 'now, some of the Nine wish to speak about JTK, who Cadet McCoy says he is. Presenting Cadet Kevin Riley.' He stood down as Riley stood.

'I remember when I first met JTK' started Riley 'He saved me from several soldiers who were to kill me. He was everything I wanted to be; brave, loyal, heroic, self sacrificing. He was a great man. He was also blond and had ocean blue eyes that could pierce your soul. That man, who just claimed to be JTK, was lying. Even if you ignore the physical difference, JTK hated doctors and his first name was James.' There was a lot of muttering at that proclamation.

One by one, the Nine discredited McCoy and had more and more icy glares sent his way by his fellow cadets. After the Nine were finished, the door to the Hall flew open and in waltz a tall winged women, clad in black leather, sword and phaser at her side, ears pointed proudly. Silence echoed throughout the hall. They all knew who she was. She was the last Amiran by the name of Aquamarine. She walked to the platform.

'My name is Aquamarine,' she said 'What many do not know is that I was part of the rescue team that went to Tarsus. I met JTK himself and nursed him back to health and insured that he was somewhat sane. He has many names. Starborn. Soul of the Ocean. Surel. But on Earth he is known as the Son of a Hero. A genius level repeat offender. His name is James Tiberius Kirk and on this you cannot doubt me for an Amiran cannot lie. I ask that he joins me here and now and proves beyond any doubt that remains that he is JTK. A hero without equal, a man who kept many alive and was subject to weeks of torture but remained strong to protect his charge.'

There was silence. Then, Jim stood. His face was closed. He kissed Gaila on the cheek and walked down the stairs to the centre platform. He bowed to the Amiran out of respect for the immortal ad slowly he turned to face the audience. He unbuttoned his shirt and took it off, showing the world his scars.

'I was born in space and raised on Vulcan.' He said 'I was on Tarsus and one of the few people that I trusted betrayed me.'

Bones stood and...

AN; Hey, I have an English project and want to know if you can help me. Will you give me permission to use your work in an language study? PM me if you don't mind.