Enemies at the Gates CH28

Chapter Twenty-Eight

Weeks passed and Stonn came with T’Pring everyday for their sessions. Spock was quickly able to regain the emotional control that he was known for, except when it came to Jim that control was known to go out the window. The Romulans and Klingons quickly caught on and were soon seen wandering around New Shikhar District. Suran and Korath could be seen out about shopping for things in preparation of the their baby's arrival. Doctors McCoy, Marcus and Kirk estimated that due to the adjustments in the DNA, male pregnancy would last only six months instead of the typical nine. Even though they still had time, they wanted to be prepared. Jim was excited about his two boys, he and Spock already had the names picked out. He was also excited that they were given the all clear to return to duty after being there for a month. They were wary of the two Lieutenants, but nothing had happened so far. 

Kor and Merrok as well as their mates were going to stay on New Vulcan. They were welcomed with open arms so to speak as they were no longer welcomed in their previous homes. Jim was happy that they had somewhere to stay. They had had their bonding Ceremony two weeks after they had arrived and were now officially bonded mates. He had Bones and Sammy stand for him and Spock had Scotty and to his surprise, Stonn as well. Amanda had been in her element planning it all. She even went and found the time to have a nursery set up in their home for when they visited. All Jim could think was the woman was force of nature. 

The day came for them to go back to the Enterprise. She had been completely retrofitted and everyone was ready for their next mission. The crew had enjoyed the month of furlough but started getting bored out of their minds. Jim had not told the crew about the babies. He was not ready to divulge that to anyone but those who already knew. As far as the crew knew they had bonded while held prisoner and some experimentation had been done on them. Pike had kept them updated on the Komack/Marcus situation and he was amused at how upset his going back on duty had made them. The Delta had already came and took the two Lieutenants back to their previous assignments. Sammy was staying on New Vulcan with the family as he was assisting them in their repopulating program. They were still trying to break what the Excalbians had done so that they had more ways to increase their chances of children, especially as spontaneous Pon Farr had broken out in the Colony and may males had bonded to each other due to a higher rate of males surviving the disaster.

Sammy and he had been bonding during this time, but they still had a lot of issues to work out. They still squabbled but after the first few times, they no longer sent Spock into a protective rage. He and Stonn were still coolly polite to each other, but he no longer acted all cave Vulcan when he was near Jim. They had sent everything a head to the ship and had made their goodbyes to their fellow ‘Bastons’ and were ready to beam aboard the Enterprise when they received a call on their communicators.

“Kirk here.”

“Captain, the USS Carstair has entered orbit with Admiral Komack on board. He is demanding your presence immediately on the Enterprise. He will be beaming aboard as soon as they have parked in orbit.”

“Understood, Uhura. Have them beam us up now.” The familiar tingle of the transporter rushed over them and then they were aboard the Enterprise. “Alright ladies and gentlemen, let’s get ready for a visit from an Admiral.” And with that Jim made his way to the bridge.

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Point two three hours later and Jim and Spock were in the transporter room waiting for Komack to beam over. He had had Uhura put a subspace call to Pike on this unexpected visit from Komack and was told that he was on his way. Though it would take almost four days to get there even at warp seven. Komack appeared on the transporter pad and Jim went to greet him.

“Admiral Komack,”

“Captain Kirk, Commander Spock.” He stepped down from the pad and made his way over to them.

‘He is up to something. He feels like he is hiding something.’ Jim said to Spock over their link. Spock nodded so Komack thought he was being greeted. 

‘Indeed, his emotions are all over the place. I can feel the deceit, disgust and there is madness as well.’

‘I feel it. Pity it is bad form to peak into another person's mind without permission.’

‘T’hy’la,’ Spock’s tone was clear even in their thoughts at what he thought of that.

‘I know. I wasn’t planning on doing it. Geez.’

“What can we do for you Admiral?” Jim said aloud.

“I came here to see for myself if you are fit to be back on duty.”

“Sir?”

“Look I am going to be blunt with you Kirk. I don’t think you have the right stuff to Captain a starship. I think the only reason you have your commision is because you are the golden boy now. If I had my way, you would be out on your ear.”

“Sir?” Jim was shocked by what he was hearing. Was this man for real?

“So I have come to relieve you of your commision. I will be taking command of this vessel and we will be heading to the nearest starbase where we will be shipping you back to Earth. As for your little freak lover here. Well, he is going to be sent back to the planet and relieved of his commission as well. Maybe we will put you both into a zoo or lab. Since you are no longer human.” He sneered at them.

“I haven’t received any paperwork on my PADD letting me know that I was relieved of duty. Do you have this with you?” While he was talking to Komack he sent a mental call to McCoy to get security down to the transporter room and to have someone contact Pike.

“I have your orders right here.” And with that he pulled a phaser. “Getting moving, Freaks.” He waved them to the door to the transporter room.

“You do realize that you are aboard my ship and will not get away with this,” Jim said, he could feel Spock tensing and getting ready to pounce.

“What the fuck do I care. I shot you and tell them you and you pointy ear green blooded freak lover went berserk and attacked me. I shot you as you are no longer stable because your both mentally compromised and I as the Admiral will be fine. Shirt lifting knob polishers like you should not be allowed in Starfleet. You’re unnatural. Same with you, you half breed.”

Jim could feel Spock’s control on his emotions slipping, when they exited the transporter room they were greeted by security and Bones.

“Sir, we are going to need you to put down the phaser and come with us.” Cupcake calmly said to Komack. Jim looked at McCoy and heard what he needed to, Pike was coming and he knew what was going on.

“I don’t think so.” Suddenly the sound of phaser fire echoed in the hallway and Jim felt himself get hit by the phaser blast before he could get out of the way. Pain radiated through his body and all he could think of before he passed out was his kits.

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Jim groaned as he came back to consciousness. The events of the day came back to him and he started to panick. His babies. Oh god his babies. He tried to lift his hands but everything felt like lead.

‘Calm down T’hy’la.’ He heard Spock in his mind. ‘Our kits are fine.’

Jim sagged in relief at the news. ‘What happened?’

‘You were hit by Komack’s phaser, but it was not set on kill only stun. He was stunned by security and Doctor McCoy rushed you to sickbay. He did a full scan and found that there was no damaged down to our kits. I was afraid I had lost you all, T’hy’la. You have been unconscious for four point five three days. Admiral Pike is here and has the situation under control.’

‘Komack?’

‘Is being Court martialed.’

‘So what now?’

‘Doctor McCoy said that once you awake, you are on sick leave for a week. After that he will evaluate you again.’

‘What about Komack’s partner, Marcus?’

‘He knew nothing. They had a falling out when he found out Admiral Marcus’ daughter was dating Nurse Chapel.’

‘Didn’t see that one coming.’

‘Indeed. The two assistants sent were not working for Admiral Komack. It seems that he had a Lieutenant in communications watching for any incoming reports or messages regarding us. Once he found out that we were fit for duty, he took off. The Captain of the USS Carstair was not aware of what Admiral Komack’s intentions were.’

‘That’s good. Captain Anderson is a good Captain. She got her Commission right before Nero happened. I’m glad she is not in on it. I still don’t understand how Komack thought he would get away with this.’

‘Remember T’hy’la the madness that was coming from him. I believe that he has lost his mental faculties. To his mind, what he planned to do would succeed and he would not be questioned as he is an Admiral.’

‘Possibly. This sucks. Not even back on duty a full day and this happens.’ He said in disgust.

‘Indeed. I am acting Captain until you are cleared for duty. Though perhaps you should wait until after our kits are born.’

‘No, Spock. I will go crazy. Once I’m cleared, I’ll talk to Pike about fluff assignments.’

‘Good. I see the Doctor is here.’

Jim groaned when he saw not only Bones but also his brother. Neither man looked happy and it wouldn't matter that it wasn't his fault this time. It would only matter that he was hurt because as usual someone was out to get him.

“Awake I see.” And with those words, Bones jabbed a hypo in his neck.

“Dammit Bones that hurt.” He scowled at the Doctor.

“Good,” his brother said. “Then maybe next time you will go and meet the crazy Admirals with security. Not send a mental distress call and hope we get there in time.”

“Sammy,” Jim whined, “it worked out and everyone is alive. Usually one or more of my red shirts gets killed.”

“Not the point, kid.”

“Bones,” Jim whined.

“You could have been seriously hurt or lost the babies if he had set the phaser higher than he did or had aimed lower. As it was it was all we could do to keep Spock calm. We had to bring Kor and Merrok up to help us with him.”

“Spock,” Jim looked at his mate and held his hand up. Spock brought his hand to his and moved in for a Vulcan kiss.

“All is well now, T’hy’la.”

“Good. Well, once I am all better then I will get my ship back and help Bonesy on his wedding plans.” Jim was excited at the thought.

“Rest now. We will worry about all of that once you are back on your feet,” McCoy said to him. To make sure Jim rested he gave him a sedative and left Spock to watch over him. He moved away to make the necessary notes in Jim’s file and Sammy went with him.

“You do realize that you are doomed.”

“Why?”

“You just agreed to let Jimmy help you with your wedding.” Sammy smirked at the look on McCoy’s face.

“Fuck.” Was all he could think to say at that point.