Exploring a New World (Star Trek)

Part 8

Once you along with Kirk and Scotty were led onto the bridge by the officers, Spock marched his way over. He brought his attention to the soaked man beside you and asked, "who are you?"

"I'm with him," Scotty said.

"He's with me," Kirk responded simultaneously.

"We are travelling at warp speed," Spock remarked. "How did you manage to beam aboard this ship?"

"You're the genius, you figure it out," Kirk retorted.

"As acting captain of this vessel, I order you to answer the question."

"Well I'm not telling, acting captain," Kirk stated. "What now? That doesn't frustrate you, does it? My lack of cooperation, that doesn't make you angry?" You and Mr. Scott gave each other a confused look at Kirk's response.

Spock ignored Kirk as he brought his attention to Mr. Scott and asked, "are you a member of Starfleet?"

"Yes. Can I get a towel," Scotty asked.

"Under penalty of court martial I order you to explain to me how you were able to beam aboard the ship while moving at warp."

"Well-"

"Don't answer him," Kirk interjected.

"You will answer me," Spock ordered.

Mr. Scott hesitated to which you immediately blurted out to him, "don't take sides right now."

"And you doctor, I expected better actions as you are the daughter of a captain."

"Wha- I was only-" you started.

Kirk interrupted you as he said, "she didn't do anything wrong so leave her out of this." He took a step towards Spock acting as a barrier, "what is it with you, Spock? Your planet was just destroyed, your mother murdered, and you're not even upset."

"If you are presuming that these experiences in any way impede my ability to command this ship you are mistaking," Spock informed.

"And yet you were the one who said fear was necessary for command," Kirk continued. "I mean, did you see his ship? Did you see what he did?"

"Yes, of course, I did."

"So are you afraid or aren't you?"

"I will not allow you to lecture me about the merits of emotion."

"Then why don't you stop me?"

"Step away from me Mr. Kirk."

"What is it like not to feel anger? Or heartbreak? Or the need to stop at nothing to avenge the death of the woman who gave birth to you."

"Okay, Kirk you need to cool it," you warned.

"Back away from me."

"You feel nothing! It must not even compute for you. You never loved her," Kirk yelled.

Spock roared and punched Kirk across his face. They fought for a bit until the Vulcan got the upper hand and pushed Kirk over a control board and proceeded in chocking the blond.

"Spock, stop it. You're killing him," you shouted.

Spock didn't budge until he heard the voice of his father behind him who only called his name. Spock slowly took a step back then reported, "doctor I am no longer fit for duty. I hereby relinquish my command based on the fact that I have been emotionally compromised. Please note the time, and date and the ships log."

As Spock left, all the crew that remained on the bridge stood still while staring at each other in silence. "I like this ship," Mr. Scott said aloud disrupting the silence with a bright smile. "You know it's exciting."

"Well, congratulations Jim," Leonard said. "Now we have no captain and no goddamn first officer to replace him."

"Oh no," you mumbled to yourself as you remembered one of the final orders given by your father.

"Yeah, we do," Kirk made public.

"What," Leonard asked as the blond made his way to the captain's chair and sat onto it.

"Pike made him first officer," you informed.

"You gotta be kidding me," Leonard stated.

"I wish I was," you gave a small chuckle.

Kirk looked at you both and gave a small nod, "thanks for the support guys."

Nyota walked up to Kirk, "I sure hope you know what you're doing, Captain."

Kirk sighed, "so do I."

"You'll do great, why else would he pick you," you said as you gave him a reassuring smile causing his lips to curl up. You turned to Scotty as you clapped your hands and called out, "alright Scotty, come with me. We'll get you that towel and some fresh clothes."

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"Whatever the case, we need to get aboard Nero's ship undetected," Kirk divulged.

Leonard said, "we can't just go in there guns blazing, Jim."

"Especially not with their technology," you added.

"I'm telling you, the math doesn't support what you're suggesting," Sulu stated.

"Captain Kirk. Captain Kirk," Chekov called out as he approached the group.

"Yes, Mr. Chekov. What is it," Kirk asked.

"Based on the Narada's course from Vulcan, I have projected that Nero will travel past Saturn. Like you said, we need to stay invisible to Nero or he'll destroy us. If Mr. Scott can get us to warp factor 4, and if we drop out of warp behind one of Saturn's moons, say, Titan, the magnetic distortion from the planet's rings will make us invisible to Nero's sensors. From there, as long as the drill is not actuated, we can beam aboard the enemy ship."

"Aye, that might work." Scotty chimed in which still drying himself off with a towel.

Leonard frowned in confusion, "wait a minute, kid. How old are you?"

"Seventeen, sir," Chekov happily replied.

"Oh, good, he's seventeen," Leonard repeated to Kirk.

"You be quiet," you said as you smacked Leonard's chest. "The kid's smarter than you anyways." In response, Leonard nudged your shoulder playfully.

"Doctor," Spock said bringing everyone's attention to the Vulcan. "Mr. Chekov is correct. I can confirm his telemetry. If Mr. Sulu is able to maneuver us into position, I can beam aboard Nero's ship, and steal back the black hole device. And if possible, bring back Captain Pike."

Kirk slightly shook his head as he replied, "I won't allow you to do that, Mr. Spock."

Spock smirked, "Romulans and Vulcans share a common ancestry. Our cultural similarities will make it easier for me to access the ship's computer to locate the device. Also, my mother was human which makes earth the only home I have left."

Kirk took a step towards Spock, "then I am coming with you.

"I would cite regulation, but I know you will simply ignore it," Spock said as he cocked his head to the slightly.

Kirk chucked, "see? We are getting to know each other." He then smacked Spock's shoulder and walked past him to the exit of the bridge.

"Kirk," you said as you sped towards the blond. "Can I come along as well?" He opened his mouth to object, but you interrupted him before he could say anything. "Before you start, nothing you say will stop me. I'm only asking because I'd rather not go against your orders." Kirk hesitated as he pondered for a moment. "Please James. He's my father," you pleaded. Kirk's shoulders dropped as he sighed then nodded.