Hi guys! Sorry for the delay. You know how life is, sometimes it just doesn't let you write!

I had originally intended for this storyline to be one chapter. Well, as I started to type it out...I realized that it was getting to be way too long! So I decided to split it up into parts. Cause idk how long it's going to take me to finish this entire storyline and I would rather upload something rather than nothing.

So anyways! I am having fun writing space adventures for the crew of the Enterprise. So the trip back to Earth is probably taking SOOO much longer than it actually would! Haha xD!

Chapter 6

"Hey Bones, do you think I would look cute with a pixie cut?" Jim took her hair out of the ponytail it was in (her hair had gotten messed up while Spock was trying to save her life) and let it flow down her back.

The Doctor raised his eyebrows, "Dammit Jim, I am a doctor not a hair stylist." Jim couldn't help but smirk at his response, "why are you even asking?"

"I am thinking of cutting my hair."

"What's wrong with the way it is now?"

"Nothing. I just feel like cutting it. It feels too long." Jim swung her feet over the side of the biobed as Bones was finishing up her examination. "Can I go now Bones? I am bored and I need to get back to the bridge."

"Kid, how is it that you can have a near death experience and still find it in you to be bored less than an hour later?"

"Oh you know me, I am awesome like that!" Jim said with a smile and threw a wink in the Doctor's direction.

"Yeah, more like a narcissistic masochist." The Doctor grumbled under his breath. "Okay, your vitals are fine. No infections or allergic reactions to any pollen or soil from the planets surface."

"See told you I was fine!"

"But I am not releasing you for duty yet."

"What? Why? You just gave Carol and Spock a shot and let them leave! I don't get why you are always hovering over me!"

"In case you don't remember Jim, you are allergic to everything. Besides, I didn't clear them for duty. I let them leave because I know they actually rest when I tell them to!"

"Yeah well, I think you are just out to get me! Are you this grumpy with Carol?"

"No kid. Only you bring out this side of me."

"Aw. I am flattered Bones!" Jim gazed at the Doctor and put her hand over her heart. Bones groaned which caused Jim to burst out laughing.

"That's so wrong Jim. Don't ever do that again." Jim just laughed harder.

"You know I was just kidding Bones. Relax! I don't go for older men."

Bones scowled and instinctively reached for a hypo while Jim laughed at his reaction. "Older men? Why I otta-"

"Doctor?"

McCoy turned and his back immediately straightened as he saw Carol walk into sickbay.

"Dr. Marcus." McCoy kept his tone professional but his features lit up at the sight of Carol. "What can I do for you?"

Jim tried not to snort, "Oh please, you two don't have to act all professional around me."

Bones glared at Jim but Carol acted like she hadn't said anything.

"I was just wondering if you would like to join me for dinner tonight?"

"Yes, of course. I just have somethings to finish up here."

"That's fine. I was actually thinking of heading to the gym and do some yoga."

"Sounds good. Just contact me when you are done."

"Of course Leonard." Carol leaned over to give McCoy a kiss on the cheek. Jim's grin was now spread from cheek to cheek.

"Captain, would you like to come with me? I could use a warm up partner."

Jim looked at McCoy who nodded in approval. "I would feel comfortable with you going with Carol. I know she won't let you do anything stupid. Just please don't find some crazy way to injure yourself!"

"I'll take good care of the Captain, Doctor."

"Great! Let's get out of here!" Jim jumped off the biobed and practically dragged Carol out of Sickbay. Jim had never tried doing yoga but she knew that it was a hell of a lot better than just sitting around sickbay! Once they were in the hallway, Jim let go of Carol's arm.

"Sorry for dragging you out. I was afraid Bones would change his mind and knock me out with a hypo."

Carol let out a small laugh and waved away her apology. "Don't worry about it. Do you want to go get your gym clothes."

"Yeah. Oh, actually... I don't think I have the proper yoga attire."

"Would you like to borrow some of mine."

"Yeah! Thanks! Oh hey, can we make a stop on the way to the gym?"

Carol looked are her questioningly, "sure, I don't see why not. Where do you want to go."

Jim just gave her a sly grin. "You'll see!"

Uhura blinked at the door in front of her. She didn't know how she got here. After overhearing the conversation Jim and the Doctor were having in sickbay, she had turned and walked as fast as she could in the opposite direction. She wasn't even aware she was heading to any specific place. But now she stood in front of her boyfriends door. She could just walk away. Ignore what had happened in sickbay and act like nothing was wrong. But she doesn't want to do that. She needs to talk to Spock. Finally she gets the nerve to ring the chime to Spock's quarters.

Spock opened the door and seemed surprised to see her.

"Nyota, I was not expecting you. I assumed you would be on the bridge."

"Yeah, I was on my way back. But I really need to talk to you. Is it okay if I come in?"

Spock stepped aside and gestured for her to come in.

She looked around his quarters and they looked as spotless as usual. All of his books and candles in their proper place. And then she saw it. On his desk was a single green rose, the one the Captain had given him. That was all Uhura needed to go through with what she wanted to say.

"Spock... I need you to be honest with me. I promise that I won't get upset, but I really need to know."

"What is it you wish to discuss Nyota?"

"What is going on between you and Jim?" Uhura blurted out before she could stop herself.

"You wish to question my relationship with the Captain?"

"Yes, Spock. I have noticed several things and lately the list just seems to be getting longer."

"I do not understand what you are referring to. I greatly respect and admire the Captain. I also consider the Captain to be my friend."

"Yes, I know that Spock." Uhura gave an exasperated sigh, "Jim is also my friend but I don't go around gazing at him when I think no one is looking."

"I do not gaze at-"

"Oh don't give me that Spock! You two have been gazing at one another none stop since he was turned into a woman! I just didn't recognize what it was at first!"

"I am merely attempting to look out for the Captains well-being."

"Ugh! Spock! I think I deserve the truth! Is the Captain's new body the reason you are drawn to him lately? You know he isn't going to be a woman forever! We are going to change him back into a man and it is 'illogical' to even think of him as a woman!"

"You are wrong to assume that my interest in the Captain has anything to do with his new body."

"Oh! So you are interested in him!"

"You misunderstand what I said."

"So you aren't telling me that you like Jim regardless of whether he is a woman or a man?"

"I have not stated that I have any romantic interest in the Captain."

"You didn't have to Spock." Uhura sighed. How is this even happening? Was she seriously losing her boyfriend to her womanizing Captain who lost part of his memory and was turned into a woman? This sounded like the story plot of some Orion soap opera!

"What I am saying Nyota, is that my regard for the Captain transcends the physical."

"Stop trying to find other words to describe what we both know you feel toward him!"

There was a pregnant pause between them. Uhura looked at the green flower and spoke up again.

"You have felt this way for a while haven't you?"

Spock remained silent for a long time. Trying to decide whether or not he should respond to her question for fear of hurting her. Finally he decided that she was right. She deserved to know the truth.

"I first noticed my attachment to the Captain while I watched him lose his life in the reactor core."

"Spock, if you felt this way... why did you stay with me?"

"Although my feelings for you have changed, I still care for you. I did not wish to harm you."

"Spock, you were harming me if you were staying with me without loving me."

Uhura shock her head and let out a very nervous laugh. "Oh, I should have seen this coming! The signs were always there!"

"Nyota? I do not comprehend what you are referring to."

"It was always Kirk! It always has been! It took me three months to get some emotional rise out of you! Kirk was able to do it on the first day he met you!"

"Nyota -"

"And that time you almost died... the only reason we had that emotional talk was because the Captain was there! As soon as I told you he was mad at you, you divulge your entire set of feelings!" Uhura was now pacing back and forth, trying to make sense of everything.

"Nyota, it was never my intention to cause you any emotional harm."

"I know. But...UGH! I should be mad! I should be furious! But I... I can't be. You didn't chose to fall in love with Kirk. And I actually care about Jim, he is like family and he died to save all of us! How can you hate someone who gave their life in an attempt to save yours?"

"Nyota." Spock reached towards Uhura but she backed away from his touch. "I... I need some space. I just need some time to process this."

"I understand. Please forgive me."

Uhura managed a small smile despite the tears building up in her eyes. "I know. Just... if Jim means that much to you... don't let him get away."

Uhura turned to walk out of his room when she stopped and remembered something. She wiped the tears from her eyes and turned to look at Spock once more.

"Starfleet sent us a new set of orders. I sent them to your PADD. Please notify the Captain for me." And with that she was out the door.

Spock tried calling the Captain on his communicator but he got no reply. The Vulcan ended up reaching half the ship for the Captain and it was only when a young ensign told him that the Captain was in the gym, that Spock was able to find her.

"Captain?"

Jim was standing on the matt with Carol. She was attempting to put her leg up in the air and Carol was helping her maintain her balance.

"Hey Spock! What's up?"

"Captain, given our recent experience, I believe it would be wise for you to rest."

"I am fine Spock. I don't need to rest."

"Captain..."

"Besides, Carol is teaching me yoga!"

"I was unaware of Dr. Marcus's interest in Yoga."

"Oh yes." Carol spoke up, "I find it quite relaxing."

Spock then noticed that Jim's ponytail was shorter than it had been that morning.

"You have cut your hair Captain?"

"Huh?" Jim's leg still did not want to go to the proper position. "Oh, yeah. I don't know, it just didn't feel like me anymore. I was too long. But even now it still feels long and it's only down to my shoulders. Weird huh?"

Spock raised his eyebrows "I do not see how hair length – "

"It's okay Spock. I know it's 'illogical'. Anyways, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with Uhura?"

Spock tensed up at the mention of Uhura. "Lieutenant Uhura and I have terminated our romantic relationship."

"Wait, what?" Jim had been in the process of balancing herself with one foot in the air but upon hearing those words she completely lost her balance and collapsed on the matt, banging her head and elbow in the process. "Oww!"

"You need to work on your balance Jim." Jim turned her head to glare at Carol, "You don't say?" she sneered as she rubbed her head and tried to ignore the sting that came from her elbow.

"What do you mean you terminated your romantic relationship? What happened?" Jim tried to sound sympathetic but she couldn't deny that her insides were doing cartwheels.

"The Lieutenant and I agreed that we were no longer compatible."

"So it was a mutual break-up?"

"Yes, Captain."

"Oh. Well, I am glad to hear that."

Spock raised his eyebrow and Carol let out something that sounded like a snort. Jim then realized that what she said could be misinterpreted.

"OH! No! I don't mean I am glad you guys broke up!" Even though a part of her was glad and she felt terrible about it, "I am just glad it ended amicably."

Yes Jim, make a fool out of yourself. That is the perfect way to get a Vulcan to fall in love with you! She flushed as this thought went through her head. He had just gotten out of a relationship and already she wanted to pounce on him? Also, the two parties involved were her friends. No. She needed to give Spock some space.

"Do you require assistance getting up Captain?"

Jim came out of her thoughts and realized she was still lying on the matt.

"Umm... no Mr. Spock. I am quite alright, thanks."

Jim got up and swiped the non-existent dust off of her yoga pants.

"Umm, do you want to talk about it? I know you guys were pretty serious."

"While I appreciate the sentiment Captain, I do not feel the need to share my thoughts at this moment."

"Oh, okay. Yeah. Whatever makes you happy. Just let me know if you need anything."

"Actually Captain, I came down here to notify you of an incoming order from Starfleet."

"Oh, so you didn't come down here just to catch a glimpse of me wearing yoga pants?" Jim raised her eyebrows in a flirtatious but at the same time teasing way. Carol shook her head behind her.

"That would be highly illogical Captain. Especially given that I did not know what garments you would be wearing when I decided to come down here."

Jim chuckled and grinned up at Spock, "I was joking Spock. You know, to take the tension away."

Spock raised his eyebrows and Jim just shook her head and extended her hand, "okay, I'll be serious now. Let me see the orders."

Jim sat in the conference room the following morning with Spock and Bones. She was briefing them on the details of their next assignment.

"His name is Charlie Evans. He is seventeen years old. Apparently he is unique, the report doesn't really go into detail but Starfleet is interested in analyzing him."

"What's the kid's story?" asked Bones as he leaned forward to look at his PADD.

"He was orphaned at the age of three. He was the only survivor of a ship crash on the planet Thasus. Somehow he survived on his own all of those years."

"How does a three year old survive on Thasus?"

"I don't know, Bones. Maybe he depended on the wildlife?"

"There is no wildlife on that planet Captain, and very little vegetation."

Jim's communicator chirped and she reached out to grab it. "Kirk here."

"Aye Captain. I'm locked on to the lads coordinates."

"Great Scotty. We are on our way."

Jim closed her communicator and looked at the men sitting across from her. She slapped her hands together. "Okay, well... let's go greet our guest shall we?"

Jim stepped into the transporter room with Spock close behind her. Just as the yellow beams were beginning to clear out to reveal the Captain and First Officer of the cargo ship Antares and a teenage boy with light brown hair.

"Captain Ramard, I am Captain Kirk."

"Hello Captain Kirk." Ramard extended his hand to shake Jim's. "This is my navigator and of course our young castaway, Charlie Evans."

Jim greeted the navigator and turned to the young man.

"Hello Mr. Evans. Welcome to the Enterprise. I am Captain James Kirk. I trust that you will feel comfortable here."

Charlie did not respond as he stepped off of the transporter pad. He merely gaped at Jim. "You're a girl, aren't you?"

Jim was slightly taken aback by the question but chuckled nonetheless, "Yes Mr. Evans. Although I would prefer the term woman."

Charlie didn't seem to have registered her words as he continued to speak.

"I have never seen a girl before. You are beautiful." Charlie attempted to reach out and grab Jim's hands but Spock grabbed his wrists to stop him.

"I will kindly ask you to refrain from touching the Captain in such a familiar way."

"It's all right Mr. Spock." Jim chuckled, "I am sure Mr. Evans is just excited."

"He would be wise to contain his excitement," said Spock in a less than amused tone.

Charlie glared at Spock but then turned to the Captain. "Why do you call me Mr. Evans?"

Jim raised her eyebrows, "Well that is your name."

"My name is Charlie. I like to be called Charlie."

This time it was Spock who raised his eyebrows in response.

"Okay, we will be sure to call you Charlie from now on."

"How many humans like me are on this ship?"

Jim exchanged a look with Spock and Dr. McCoy before responding to the boys question.

"Uh, we have 428 crew members onboard Charlie."

"Hundredths! All human, like me."

Spock raised his eyebrows at Charlie and Jim tried to keep her face composed as she regarded the other ships Captain.

"Is there anything we can do for you? Do you require any provisions?"

"I'd like to see your ship now! All of it! The people and everything!"

"You keep interrupting Mr. Evans." Spock stated with a condescending tone. "That is considered to be rude."

Charlie looked taken aback and offended, but nonetheless he apologized for his actions.

"Are you sure you don't need anything?" Jim asked the Captain once more.

"No thank you. We are fine." The Captain extended his hand to shake Jim's once more. "Nice to meet you Captain Kirk. We must be going now."

"Nice to meet you as well Captain. Have a pleasant journey."

The two men disappeared from the transporter just as Rand stepped into the transporter room.

"You called for me Captain?"

"Yes, thank you for getting here so fast. Charlie this is Yeoman Rand, she will take you to your chambers. Rand, this is our newest guest Charlie. The Federation has asked us to take him back to headquarters with us."

"Nice to meet you Charlie." Rand gave Charlie a warm smile but he completely ignored her and turned to look at the Captain instead.

"Why can't you take me? I want you to take me!" Charlie actually demanded that last part, leaving Jim quite flabbergasted.

"The Captain has more pressing matters to deal with." Spock was eyeing the teenager with an unquestionable hostility.

"Yeoman Rand is a very nice woman Charlie. She will take good care of you. And unfortunately Mr. Spock is right, I am needed on the bridge."

The boy looked crestfallen, which made Jim feel guilty. She briefly considered shaking Charlie's hand in farewell. But after the reaction Spock had earlier when he had tried to touch her...Jim figured a polite nod would be best.

"Rand, could you also take Charlie down to sickbay later? Dr. McCoy wants to give him a check-up."

"Yes, of course Captain." The Yeoman looked slightly put off by Charlie's treatment toward her. Not that Jim could blame her.

"Thank you Yeoman. Well, I hope to see you around Charlie. If you need anything feel free to let any member of the crew know."

With that Jim turned to leave the transporter room and Spock followed closely behind. Once they were out in the hallway and out of ear reach, Jim confronted Spock.

"Okay Spock. What was that?"

"Captain?"

"What was up with your behavior in there?"

"I do not understand what you are referring to."

"Oh come on Spock! You were glaring at the poor kid the entire time."

"The adolescent is ill mannered and must be corrected."

"All teenagers are like that! Man, I could tell you so many crazy stories from when I-" Jim paused, for some reason she couldn't remember as many memories as she thought she could. She knew she had done some crazy things when she was younger. But there seemed to be some gaps...

"Captain? Are you feeling unwell."

Jim noticed that she had stopped walking and now Spock was eyeing her with concern.

"It's nothing. I just forgot the story I was going to tell you. It doesn't matter, let's head up to the bridge."

Jim turned away from Spock and started toward the turbo lift while Spock gave her a concerned stare. Jim could feel Spock's stare bearing into her back, it was making her feel even more self conscious. He better not tell Bones! The last thing I need is another trip down to sickbay.

She was going to have a serious talk with Spock.

After ignoring her communicator for a half an hour, doctor McCoy had shown up at the bridge to drag Jim down to sickbay for yet another check-up. After several threats, colorful statements and the unveiling of a very scary looking hypo, Jim found herself standing in sickbay for the second time that day. Jim might as well move in to sickbay, seeing as she practically lived there now.

"Hell Bones, people are going to start to talk. You just can't be without me can you?"

"Stop being so full of yourself Kid. Spock told me you were having some memory problems."

"Ugh! I told him it was nothing!" Dammit! She loved the Vulcan but he really needed to learn when to keep his mouth shut!

"Well you have a date with the Starfleet doctors and I want to make sure you are ready for it. Now sit on the damn bed!"

Jim reluctantly sat on the biobed. Bones had a point, if Starfleet found something wrong with her they might temporarily take her out of command.

Jim sighed, "Okay fine. I have been having some trouble remembering certain things. When I try to remember my childhood, I feel like there are giant gaps where memories should be."

"When did this start happening?"

Jim thought about it, "well, I just noticed it today actually."

The doctors face briefly turned into a frown before he shook it away. "Okay kid, I am going to take some quick scans. So sit still!"

Jim let Bones take the scans and tried not to squirm while she waited for him to tell her the results.

"Well, there appears to be nothing visibly wrong with your brain. But we both know you are mentally insane, and thats never shown up on the scans before..."

"Gee, thanks Bones. I am glad you are my friend."

"Don't be so touchy kid. Maybe you are just really distracted lately and that is why your memory is failing you. Try to take it easy. If you start forgetting anything more recent, I want you to get your ass down here and let me know."

"Yeah, yeah. Okay Bones. So I am free to go?"

"For now you are."

Jim got off of the biobed and practically ran out of sickbay before McCoy could change his mind and make her stay there all day. As soon as she was out the door, the doctor took out his communicator.

"McCoy to Spock."

"Yes Doctor?"

"The tests I did on Jim don't reveal that anything is physically wrong with him. However, that doesn't mean nothing is wrong with him."

"What course of action do you suggest Doctor?"

"Just keep an eye on Jim, will ya? With all the crazy things going on lately... I don't know what to make of this."

"Yes, Doctor. I shall do my best to ensure the Captain's well-being."

"Good! Oh and Spock?"

"Yes Doctor?"

"What is this I am hearing in the hallways about you and Lieutenant Uhura breaking up?"

"I am sorry Doctor, but I must return to my duties." And without another word, Spock hung up his communicator.

"Damn pointy-eared bastard!" McCoy muttered as he slammed his own communicator shut.

Now I realize that this chapter was pretty long anyways xD Hope you guys don't mind!