She found Spock in the transporter room, staring at the transporter pad they had stood on only hours ago. "Spock?" she said. He didn't move. She walked across the room and stood next to him. "Tell me what you feel." She said softly.

"That would be unwise." He replied.

She wrapped her arms around his waist and leaned her head against his shoulder. "Tell me." She insisted.

He closed his eyes and said "I feel anger for the one who took my mother's life. An anger I cannot control."

She looked deep into his eyes and said "Then don't control it."

* * * * * *

"We're being hailed." Said Bella, staring at a blinking light on her console.

"Put it through." Said Kirk, glancing over his shoulder at her.

She nodded and clicked a few switches on her console. Nero's face appeared on the screen. Bella glanced sideways at Spock. He appeared composed, but she saw his hand tighten on the edge of her console.

"Where is Captain Pike?" Kirk demanded.

"He's our prisoner." Said Nero, smiling unpleasantly. "If you surrender, I might spare his life."

"He's lying." Said Bella quietly. "If we surrender, he'll kill Captain Pike anyway and then take care of us"

Nero's unpleasant smile widened. "Ah, lovely Bella." He said.

She raised an eyebrow. "How do you know me?" she asked, confused.

"I had the pleasure of meeting your lovely sister. Lyssa, wasn't it?"

Bella froze. "Where's Lyssa?" she asked tensely.

Nero just smiled a cruel smile. Bella felt like a fire had erupted in her throat. "You bastard." She whispered. Nero's smile widened. She closed her eyes. She felt so enraged she could have ripped him limb from limb. Or set him on fire and watched as he burned to death. She reached for the switch on her console and ended the transmission.

There was silence and then… "I'm sorry." Said Spock. She nodded mutely. She stood up and half ran from the bridge, fighting tears the whole way.

* * * * *

When Bella returned to the bridge, she found everyone gathered around Chekov's console. "What's going on?" she asked Kirk.

"Nero's heading for Earth." He replied.

She threw her hands up in exasperation. "Jeez, does this guy have a grudge against the federation or what?" she said.

"We have a plan though." Said Kirk, grinning.

She crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow. "Do tell." She said.

"We're going to hide behind one of Saturn's moons, Titan." He said.

"Why Titan?" she asked.

"When they go by, their sensors won't be able to pick us out. It's Saturn's rings. They act as some sort of barrier. It confuses their sensors." She nodded and turned to where Chekov was explaining the mechanics of the plan.

"Now wait a goddamn minute!" said McCoy. "How old's this kid?"

Chekov sat up straighter. "I'm seventeen. "He answered.

"Oh good!" said McCoy, throwing up his hands. "He's seventeen!"

"How old are you?" Chekov asked him, folding his arms across his chest.

"Old enough to shave!" McCoy shot back.

"Hey." Kirk said to Bella, "I'm not done yet."

"Sorry." She said. He grinned.

"Then," He continued," We can beam aboard the ship, destroy the black hole device and rescue Captain Pike."

She nodded. "Good plan. So who's beaming aboard?"

"Me and Spock." Kirk replied.

"I'm coming, too." Said Bella.

"I'd argue, but I know you'll kick my ass if I do." Kirk said. She grinned.

"Don't you know it." She said.

* * * * *

Half an hour later, Bella, Spock and Kirk all stood on the transporter pad. Bella finished adjusting the phaser on her belt and turned to Spock. He was staring forward. She got hold of his hand and squeezed. "In case we don't make it, I want you to know I love you." She said softly.

He turned his head and looked deep into her eyes. "As do I." he said, stroking her face. She threw her arms around his neck and kissed him long and hard. When they broke apart, she was suddenly aware that everyone was staring at them.

There was silence and then… "I knew it!" Kirk yelled. "I knew there was something going on between you two."

Bella rolled her eyes and said "Wow, Jim. You really know how to ruin a moment."

He grinned. "So, he's the boyfriend you mentioned when we first met, is he?" He turned to Spock. "You've been a naughty boy, haven't you Spock? You know that teachers aren't allowed to date their students." A faint green flush crept into Spock's face, but he said nothing.

Bella shook her head. "Energize." She said. The light swirled around them. When it cleared, they had gone.