This story is Mature and will have yaoi/slash/shoenen-ai, whatever you want to call it…There will be men loving each other, foul language, and sexual situations.

Disclaimer: I own nothing…just the idea, and a few OCs.

Chapter 1

The U.S.S. Enterprise, Flagship of the Federation Starfleet, was in complete chaos. Captain James Kirk was, yet again, in sickbay with serious injuries. The crew was worried about him, as were his friends. Doctor Leonard "Bones" McCoy was frantically trying to mend the list of injuries, and hold his temper in check while doing so. As Jim woke up from his Hypo-induced sleep, Bones began lecturing him on his injuries.

"For god's sake Jim; 3 broken ribs, 2 fractured ribs, a broken leg, a broken arm, a collapsed lung, more scratches and bruises than I feel like counting…What the hell did you DO down there?!"

Jim shook his head and gave a small shrug, "How was I supposed to know that waving at them would be considered offensive? Nobody has ever had contact with them before."

Bones just heaved a sigh and Jim gave him a sheepish look as he tried to make a joke, "Look at it this way, next time we'll know better than to wave."

Unfortunately Commander Spock chose that moment to walk into sickbay. "I fail to see how this is humorous Captain. You were nearly killed by those beings." The disapproval in his tone was clear even to Bones, and he watched as Jim's shoulders dropped and the smile slid off his face as he looked down. One of Spock's eyebrows raised at this reaction but he said nothing about it. "I trust that he has been mended Doctor?"

Bones glared at the Vulcan, "Of course he has ya pointy-eared pain in the ass. No way in hell I'm not gonna heal my friend and captain."

His grumbling continued and Jim let a soft smile grace his lips. "He didn't mean it that way Bones…he's just checking my status for duty, right Commander?"

Spock took the hint and nodded, "Indeed."

Bones grumbled a bit more but relented. "You're clear for light duty only Jim, no helping out the engineering crew for at least a week. If I found out you did something stupid I will personally Hypo you until you can't move…Clear?"

"As crystal Bones, I'll behave…hurts too bad to do anything anyway."

Bones narrowed his eyes at that, "I can give you a painkiller…"

He trailed off as Jim interrupted him, "Hell no…I'd like to be able to think clearly thanks…and no more hypos from you…I'm done for awhile."

Bones just grinned at him. Jim glanced at Spock, "How is my ship and crew?"

Spock raised an eyebrow at him, again "The ship is functioning normally, the crew, however is concerned for the well-being of their captain."

Jim groaned at him, "Why can't you just say, 'They're worried about you', is that really so hard to say?"

Bones snorted and tried to stop his laughter at the two of them. "Get out of my sickbay, and try not to get into anymore trouble…please?"

Jim just laughed and left with Spock. As they neared the turbo lift Spock decided to speak to the Captain about the crew's worries.

"Captain, I believe it would be worthwhile to send a ship wide message concerning your state of health to alleviate the fear and worry that the crew is experiencing."

After blinking a couple times and translating that to normal-person speech Jim's eyes narrowed at his first officer. "I was already planning to tell the crew that I'm alive and well Spock. I'm not a complete idiot despite what you may think." After he growled out his sharp response they entered the lift and Jim told it to go to the Bridge.

Spock had other ideas as he hit the button to stop the lift and slammed Jim into the wall of the lift. "What the hell do you think you're doing. Let me go damn it." Jim was cranky and irritated due to being in pain, and still working the sedative out of his system.

Spock's eyes were slightly narrowed as he gave Jim a hard stare. "Captain, you will cease taking out your frustrations on me. I am not like Dr. McCoy and I will not hesitate to correct your error in judgment should you continue."

Jim translated that to mean 'keep snapping at me and I will hurt you', so he lowered his eyes to the floor and dropped his shoulders. Spock released him and stepped back to restart the lift. As they arrived at the Bridge Jim gave a soft apology for snapping at Spock and slowly walked to his chair.

Spock made note of the Captain's odd reaction and moved to stand behind him as he prepared to make his announcement. "Lt. Uhura?"

"Yes Captain?"

"Open communication with all decks of the ship."

"Yes captain, all lies now open."

"Attention all decks of the USS Enterprise. This is Captain Kirk speaking." Jim paused as he heard a cheer come from the speakers of the ship and allowed a little smile to cross his face. Spock rested a hand on Jim's shoulder to show that he too was glad he was safe, and noted that the captain shuddered under his touch. "I have been made aware that many of you were concerned about me, but I assure you that I am nearly healed. Dr. McCoy has done a splendid job as always and has cleared me to return to duty. We have been requested by Starfleet to head for New Vulcan to assist with various things, as well as to take a 2-week shore leave." Another cheer went up around the ship. "I thank you all for your concern, and your loyalty. Kirk out."

Uhura cut the communication and watched as the captain seemed to sag in his chair. "Are you alright captain?"

Jim glanced at her and gave a grin, "I'm fine, just in a bit of pain, and still fighting off the damned sedative hypo. Chekov, Sulu? Take us to New Vulcan."

Twin nods and calls of "Aye Captain" and "Yes Keptin" met his ears as Uhura gave a soft laugh and returned to her station duty.

Spock leaned down to speak softly to his captain, making Jim jump as though shocked. "Captain, I was unaware that we were heading to New Vulcan."

Jim swallowed "Yeah, I got the request right before we headed planet-side and didn't have time to tell you…sorry."

Spock simply nodded "No apology is needed Captain." Jim nodded and then shifted in his chair to try and get comfortable but ended up gasping in pain as the move jolted his newly healed ribs. The entire bridge was alert and watching him as Spock suggested that he retire to his quarters to rest.

"I'll be fine, just give it a minute to pass."

Spock's eyes narrowed slightly, only Uhura noticed though. "That is not wise captain, you are recovering from serious injuries and are in pain. Rest is necessary."

Jim glared at him and growled, "I said I'll be fine. I just need a moment to catch my breath." The end of his growled statement came out as a groan when a new wave of pain hit him.

Spock had had enough of Jim's refusal to care for himself and turned to the crew. "Sulu, take the controls, I am taking the captain to his quarters now." Sulu nodded and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Jim growled at him as Spock lifted him out of the chair and carried him to the lift. "Put me down damn you. I'm perfectly fine on my own. Are you listening to me…" His words were cut off from the Bridge as the lift doors closed behind the duo. Uhura and Chekov both giggled as everyone else rolled their eyes.

As Spock carried Jim to his captain's quarters the halls were, thankfully, empty but that didn't keep Jim's cheeks from taking on a permanent red color. Spock gave the override code to Jim's room and gently laid him on the bed.

"Damn you Spock. I was just fine, and I can still walk ya know. My leg isn't broken anymore, Bones fixed that." His growled speech caused Spock to give a soft growl of his own as he moved to stand over Jim with a look of irritation, barely visible unless you knew what to look for…and Jim did.

"I believe I gave you sufficient warning earlier that I will not tolerate you taking out your frustrations by growling at me."

Jim rolled his eyes, "I don't give a damn what you said. I'm angry with you, so I'm gonna snap at you." Jim froze, eyes wide, as Spock gently wrapped his fingers around the his neck. A soft whimper escaped Jim's throat and Spock released him.

"I have no wish to harm you, but I will not allow you to yell at me in your anger." Jim looked down at the bed as Spock called McCoy to the captain's room.

Upon entering the room Bones had trouble keeping his jaw from hitting the floor. Spock was attempting to sooth Jim's fears of being hypoed repeatedly.

"He's gonna hypo the hell out of me…and it already hurts so bad, I don't want more damn hypos."

Spock just spoke softly and evenly "I will not allow him to give you any more hypos than necessary."

Bones cleared his throat to let them know he was there and Jim tried to retreat into his comforter, Spock simply pulled the blanket down away from him and allowed a small twitch of his lips at Jim's glare-pout.

"Jim, what did you do this time?"

Jim looked at Bones with a full-on pout , "I didn't do anything. I was sitting in my chair and I shifted and all of a sudden I got sharp pains up my side and couldn't breathe." Jim looked so vulnerable at that moment that Bones couldn't stop himself from leaning down and giving him a gentle hug. He heard a low growl from Spock but simply ignored it in favor of Jim.

"It'll be fine Jim. You probably just strained a muscle." He ran the tricorder over his friend and gave a soft sigh. "As I thought, just a strained muscle. A good night's sleep will take care of it."

Jim sighed as well and gave a small nod. "Thanks Bones."

Bones just gave Jim a rare little smile and ruffled his hair. "So…you're not gonna hypo spray me?" Jim's puppy face almost undid him right there.

"No Jim, I'M going back to medbay, and YOU are gonna sleep. Spock, make sure he sleeps for at least 8 hours."

"Affirmative Doctor."

As Bones left the room he heard a soft 'shit' from Jim and chuckled the whole way back to medbay.