DISCLAIMER: WEIRD BIT OF INSPIRATION AFTER SEEING STAR TREK MORE TIMES THAN I'M WILLING TO ADMIT IN A PUBLIC FORUM. DON'T OWN ANYTHING. NOT EVEN THE COMPUTER I'M USING. THAT SAID...HOPE YOU ENJOY IT.

"let's get it started in here!" -let's get it started by the black eyed peas

The bridge was nearly silent as Nyota worked. Translating the many messages that beamed throughout outer space was a difficult task. That task was made all the more difficult having the man that she loved so close to her. She could always sense when he was near. He had taken to walking the bridge with the captain while they discussed missions or chatted companionably.

She was happy that Spock and Captain Kirk had finally seemed to reach an understanding and begin building a kind of friendship but she would have preferred it if they worked on the other side of the room stationary. She sighed and stretched removing her ear piece. She sensed his presence close behind her. Turning in her chair she looked up at his eyes. Those eyes that always seemed to know so much.

"Is something troubling you Lieutenant Uhura?" Spock was always reserved. Of course, being a Vulcan, that was his way, but it was definitely weird to have the man that you loved speak so formally to you. Being her superior officer and being on duty it was naturally, logical.

"Perhaps you are tired. Should I have the Captain send for your replacement so that you may rest?" Nyota shook her head in Spock's direction as she turned around and replaced her ear piece to continue working.

"That won't be necessary, Sir. I was simply stretching for a moment." She thought she heard him sigh and was sure that he hesitated. His long shadow remaining over her for longer than a few seconds before he walked away. She went back to work when she heard the incoming transmission.

"Captain Kirk, we are receiving a transmission from Starfleet Command." She reported to Kirk. He nodded to her and she pressed the required buttons to pull the message up on screen as Kirk took his seat and twirled his ever present apple. You know what they say. An apple a day. Kirk was a firm believer in that. Plus, it usually pissed people off when they were trying to have a serious conversation with you and you were crunching an apple. He couldn't resist that pleasure.

"Captain Kirk, this is Admiral Pryne. I have an urgent message for you which concerns a member of your crew most acutely." Kirk did not move at this message but rather took on a more determined appearance than before.

"I assure you Admiral. Anything that concerns a member of my crew concerns all of us. Now what is it that we can do for you."

"Is Lieutenant Uhura present?"

"Yes, I am here. Is something wrong?" Uhura had immediately left her post when she heard her name in the message. She should not have interrupted the conversation before the captain invited her to join it, but it sounded serious.

"I'm afraid Lieutenant that your village had been attacked. Destroyed in fact. There are no survivors." Uhura heard the words, but they didn't process. It seemed unreal. Much in the same way that you hear other galaxies or planets have been destroyed. You feel sorry for the loss, but do not feel the pain as if it is real.

"No survivors?" She heard herself choke out. As many languages as she spoke and all she could do was re-phrase the last sentence.

"From the attack no. However, Anisa and Kivuli were....indisposed...outside of the village at the time of the attack." The Admiral's pause did not go unnoticed by Captain Kirk. "Kivuli and Anisa arrived safely at headquarters a short time ago. Due to the special situation we think it best that they be aboard the USS Enterprise with their sister. Prepare your teleportation pad if it is not currently ready to receive passengers."

"It is ready Admiral. I will head there with Lieutenant Uhura and First Officer Spock immediately." Captain Kirk responded. Uhura started. She had forgotten that she was in the bridge with most of the crew that she was close to.

"Very well. My sincerest apologies Lt. Uhura." With that the Admiral was gone. The room was silent. Beeps and clicks of the machines whizzed on as they silently shuttled through space, but no one in the room spoke. Nyota cleared her throat.

"Are you ready to go Captain?" She looked at the captain. He read her eyes clearly. She didn't want to answer any questions or talk at all for that matter. Ironic, for a Communications officer, she just wanted to be there to receive the passengers. Kirk motioned for Spock and her to follow. Moving silently, but quickly down the halls they arrived at their destination just in time to see figures beginning to take shape on the pad.

The two figures appeared. The first figure was very small. She almost reminded Kirk of a fairy. She was short and very light. She was waif and seemed delicate. As though one would have to be constantly worried about hurting her. Her hair was long and shiny and dark. Much like Uhura's but she had put some sort of curl to it so it had waves. She had long bangs swept to the side that she allowed to shadow much of her face. She was beautiful like Uhura, but much lighter. Like coffee with too much cream in it. She seemed to take in everything without moving much. And when her eyes settled on Kirk he noticed that they were black as space. He instantly looked away. Feeling as though she knew something. Although, he wasn't exactly sure what. Turning to the other figure he worked to hide his surprise. An exact replica of his communications officer stood glaring at him.

"Lt. Uhura who are our guests?" Kirk questioned.

"The younger one is my little sister Anisa. And the other is, as you see...." Uhura was interrupted as the replica stepped off of the pad.

"I'm Kivuli. Nyota's twin."

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The teleportation room was silent. Even Scotty didn't have a witty comment to break the tension. Nyota cleared her throat slightly. Plastering on a huge smile that did not quite reach her eyes she turned to Kirk.

"Yes, Captain, as I was saying, this is Kivuli, my twin sister." Kirk glanced a peek at Spock to see if he knew of this twin and the younger sister. However, the Vulcan, half-Vulcan, whatever, was a mask free of emotion and he couldn't tell if Spock was surprised by this turn of events or not.

"Lt. Uhura, I didn't know you had sisters. Welcome to the Enterprise Kivuli and Anisa." Kirk turned on his most winning smile. He realized he was still holding the apple he'd been about to eat and quickly placed his hands behind his back to hide it from the new guests. Anisa didn't move and Kivuli rolled her eyes.

"Look, Captain...?" Kivuli paused waiting for a response.

"Kirk."

"Right, Captain Kirk, we're, uh, really grateful for the help and the whole beaming us aboard ship while you're in the middle of mission thing 'cause we've kinda got no where else to go, but I should just warn you. I'm not an idiot. I'm also not a naive and foolish little girl who is gonna fall for any of your smooth talkin', let me buy you a drink, pretty smile, good ole-boy, winkin' charm. Followed with ridiculous lines about seeing galaxies in my eyes. So, if you could direct Anisa and me to our quarters I'll get us ready for dinner."

All eyes were on Kivuli whose free speech was the cause for much concern. Obviously, these having these girls on board was gonna be interesting.

"I can take them to their quarters, Captain." Spock stepped forward and motioned for the girls to follow. Kivuli looked at Anisa who until this point had been staring at nothing in particular. She stepped back towards the pad and grabbed Anisa's hand.

"Not now Anisa. Not here." Kivuli's tone was not mean or harsh, but left no room for argument. Anisa turned her eyes to Kivuli and seemed to be seeing her for the first time.

"Attraction. Doubt. Secrets. Destiny. The bridge is too full of emotion to hold." Anisa's voice was pleasant and seemed to wash over everything with calm, but at the same time her words struck a chord in the young Captain.

"What's she saying about my ship?" Kirk questioned. Kivuli turned on Kirk with a blinding smile and he was stunned at her beauty.

"Nothing. She's a unique girl. She's saying nothing. Riddles." Kivuli pulled Anisa with her behind Spock. Passing by Kirk she turned and grabbed the apple. Taking a bite she tossed it back to the Captain and winked at him. The transporter room was silent was Scotty, Nyota, and Kirk stood for a moment. Nyota was the first to leave. Not sparring a glance in either direction.

"That lass is a feisty one, aye?" Scotty remarked to the Captain. Kirk half smiled as he bit into the apple.

"Scotty...I think I'm in love."

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