Hey all.

Sorry this one has taken a while, I had it all planned out so on, but I've been very ill recently. I'm slowly on the mend so hopefully more chapters are coming soon. I've got it all planned and ready. Enjoy

Light penetrated Jim's eyes as the sun began to rise. Groaning as the pain throbbed through him, Jim sat up with a swift movement before bringing his hands to his eyes to rub them. Pain shot through his body causing Jim to look at himself. His body was covered in quite an amount of bruises. Sighing to himself he quickly thought of what had happened. It was the anniversary of Tarsus IV causing him to go out to drink. Slowly Jim began to remember that he had invited his best friend to join, who then declined and decided there was only one way he was going to get Bones out. Instantly memories pounded back into Jims mind. His eyes darted around his surroundings before spotting his best friend lying flat out by a tree. Quickly Jim shot towards Bones ignoring all the pain that burned throughout his body. His right hand reached over and over to the left side of his neck before checking for a pulse. A dim pulsation shot through the man's skin, weak but fast. Jim looked to his friend's face, barely being able to recognise it. Bruises covered Bones head to toe. Jim looked at Bones's leg remembering how deformed it was as the man's body he called best friend had hit the floor. His left leg lay straight whilst his right light was twisted with a lump pushing out of his casual jeans. Jim knew instantly that Bones's right leg was broken and could be more damaged, but if he left it like that any longer he may never walk again. Looking back to his surroundings, Jim tried to look for some sticks that would be strong enough to support the man's ankle. With medical experience that not even Bones knew of, let alone the academy, Jim set out looking to find what he could use to create a splint. He decided it would be best to stay near his friend in case he woke up and he was beginning to fear when that would happen. Bones's leg was broken to say the least, and that would cause him a great deal of pain. Without any painkillers his friend would be in agony which he would be unable to do anything about…

Hold on.

Jim walked forwards frowning at a familiar black back that was sprawled across the floor.

Bones's medkit!

Jim pounced towards the medical kit that he was so familiar with. Every medical student that joined Starfleet and successfully passed the first responder course was given one. Though Bones's was more stocked compared to the average given one, Jim knew inside would be the devil hyposprays he feared. Each time Jim managed to crawl his way back to the academy shared rooms, Bones would always throw a couple hyposprays his way and sort any wounds that Jim gained, whether they were emotional wounds, or physical. Bones would always be there to help him whether he liked it or not. His friend put himself on the line just for Jim and now it was time to return that favour. Leaning down Jim grasped the medical bag before looking around and finding suitable sticks in which could be crafted into a splint.

oOoOoOo

After spending time finding a sharp object, Jim finally come across some flint and some old ruins just five minutes away from Bones. Using his surroundings, Jim broke off some metal from the ruins before heading back to Bones. Slowly Jim walked back, eying his surroundings for any dangers or helpful ideas. Nearby was a small river with small fish, along with bushes all around. He had spotted a couple deer's in which he could use to create food. At least until they were either given some, or found by Spock.

Spock.

Jim looked up to the blue sky. Somewhere out there was his friend. A friend who Jim was relying on to save himself and McCoy. The only chance they had of being rescued. He knew too well it would be a long time until Starfleet would even think to rescue them. Just like Tarsus IV, it was too late when Starfleet arrived. Many had been murdered, Jim had been tortured. He spent most of his time on Tarsus IV, protecting children, at first it was thirty one. As time went on the numbers dropped to nine not including himself. One of the young girls Jim protected, at the very last moment. Was the last person to die on Tarsus IV because of Kodos. As Vulcans and Starfleet members came to rescue them, she was shot in front of them. Quickly to respond, Starfleet killed her murderers and gathered up any evidence and findings. That's when they found Kodos. Truly Jim knew something wasn't right. He was unaware of Kodos being attacked.

Blinking away the memories, Jim walked over to where Bones lay. His eyebrows were pressed together showing that he was in pain. Jim knew he would need to reset his ankle which would wake Bones. He would never want to hurt his friend but it was the only way to make sure he could walk again. Sighing Jim took off his under top and used the metal to rip some cloth strips. Putting the strips to the side he knelt down by Bones's leg and looked up. The man was sure to feel the pain, if only he could give a painkiller. Medkid. Jim lent over to Bones's personal medkit and pulled out a hypospray. Bone's always used this on Jim when in pain. It was one of the few he wasn't allergic too. Slowly Jim leant over Bones and brought the hypospray close to the man's neck.

"I'm sorry Bones"

Muttering to himself, Jim pressed the hypospray into the man's neck before leaning back by Bones's right leg. He knew it wouldn't be wise to wake Bones when he moved the man's leg back into position. It would cause the man too much pain and suffering. He just couldn't see him in any more pain. It would be too cruel too. Reaching to Bone's leg, He looked up at his best friend once more. I'm so sorry. Pulling on Bone's leg gently, Jim used his left hand to support the bones back into place whilst his right hand pulled them down. Once he felt the bones click together and hold in place he lowered the leg gently but kept his left hand around the bones. Reaching to one of the five strips of cloth, Jim wrapped it around Bones's ankle like a support. Once Jim was sure he had the support on tight but not too tight, he reached and grabbed the sticks. Putting one either side of the leg, Jim used a second cloth to wrap around the sticks to create a second support. Jim put one more stick under Bones's foot then two more at an ankle putting all the sticks together. Using the last cloth, Jim tied all the supports together then checked them over. Once he was sure that the splint was in place. Jim lowered the leg and rested it gently against the floor. He looked up to Bones who hadn't flinched a bit. Frowning Jim began to think of why the man did not stir. Though the painkillers were strong, he was sure the man would of screamed out. Slowly Jim went to his friend's side. Bones was breathing, though slightly rapid. Jim checked on Bones's pupils but they still were responsive. Sighing he decided it was best to stay with the man and do what he can. Though he would need to get supplied soon, at least he could create a camp to keep them warm. It wouldn't do any good if he let the man get cold. Standing up, Jim looked around him. He would have enough wood and leaves to make them a camp. He had seen deer nearby which could create food with water flowing from a small river not too far either. Thankfully they had the perfect place to be for the moment. Though Jim knew it couldn't stay this way for too long. He would need to create a homemade stretcher so that he could move Bones up to higher ground where he could find them shelter from any problems that may arise.