Chapter Fifteen

Myself and Percy were in Kyzarian's room testing out what we may possibly be able to do after our trips into the void. In the corner, Kirk and Kyzarian stood in the corner watching from a distance while discussing most likely about the plan. If I were to give a time estimate of how long we have been here I would say three hours and we have not seen so much as a spark of anything since then. What was taking so long for us to bloom with our abilities eh?

I asked either of them however just like I imagined they don't remember when they begun noticing changes. I do recall that Jacan noticed his changes every single day by losing incredible amounts of weight and transforming loose fat into hardened muscle. It had to have been different time periods before seeing results depending on what the desire or I should say hypothetically desire is, since it is just a hot theory could determine how long it took to spring to life. My deepest dire was too have the greatest of all minds and it wasn't because I was incredibly intelligent. It had more to do with the fact that my parents were ignorant and that is due to being so simple minded. I wanted to be better then that and I needed to be in order to get us out of here.

Of course, Percy's greatest desire was too get out of this place. Previously, seeing how Kyzarian used magic against Alexander, I have now have more then enough confirmation to say that the void could give magical abilities. With that being said, Percy can possibly summon a large enough portal similar to that of the Hyptant's device to get everyone out of here in case the device's plan backfires.

"GUYS! WE HAVE AN ISSUE!" The sudden outburst along with the door springing opened caused me and Percy to both jump seeing that it was Jacan's tall figure in the doorway. "Alexander, Charley, and Sam have gotten everyone in the arena... and they want Kirk to be there right now for a fight."

Huh!

"No! He's not going!" Like hell I was going to let Kirk get savagely beaten in a unfair fight and I wasn't going to allow it! "That isn't even fair those bastards!"

"He's not fighting all three of them. It's Sam that wants to fight him." Jacan corrected.

"Of course he does, did I ever tell you guys that he's one of the only few I don' care if he actually died? I'd watch it too."

Dark much Kirk? I hate Sam too but I won't sit there and say I'd watch him die. We needed to working with one another against a common enemy there was no need for anymore fighting amongst one another. "Either way Kirk, we can't have you going out there. Judging from what you just said, I would like and prefer if Sam stayed alive."

"Kill him? Tempting but no. Beat him until he's near death? Now that is a high possibility."

In the middle of the colosseum stood both Kirk and Sam both ready to fight. Surrounded by the more then 5,000 people, this was a fight that needed to be seen and one that needed to end. I was far more focused on getting out of here then Sam's tantrums however Kirk said that this was going to end it.

"Hey Kirk, you know something I noticed about you?" Sam asked, his voice echoing around the colosseum thanks to the assistance of the microphone like device in his hand. "You going to unzip that top half of your jumpsuit? I mean, I see that as a disadvantage. I might hate you but... as a former friend of mine I have enough respect for you to get in the proper attire."

"I'm fine." Kirk simply stated.

"Okay then, have it your way." Sam said, "as you know that there is always a catch to these fights. Kirk, if I win....you will be exiled from every inch of this island. Do you accept?"

Banished from every inch of this island? Sam was not even being fair at this point and he has to have known it.

"I accept." Kirk said, a small stream of his own blood trailing from his nose to his upper lip. "Not much matters at this point Sam."

A sly smirk formed on Sam's face dropping the device on the sand and raised his arms up. "THEN LET'S GET TO IT THEN!"

"SAM! SAM! SAM! SAM! SAM!" The entire colosseum of people began shouting his name and as they were doing so, red energy began leaving their bodies. Shortly after, those same people who were cheering him on began to faint. But why so sudden? During his fight with Jacan he needed to do this once more for this to effect people. Wait, did this mean Sam was holding back against Jacan during their fight? I knew for a fact he was just playing around mocking how slow Jacan was but still, he was holding back for most of the fight until he did exactly what he's doing now. Sam was using one hundred percent of power for this fight. This has definitely taken a new level given his nature. Seeing how serious he was taking this fight really showed his awareness that Kirk was by no means a joke.

"I NEED MORE!" Sam bellowed out as more red energy rushed towards his small body. "I WILL WIN THIS FIGHT KIRK!" He yelled out in a completely different voice that was far far more deeper then his original.

WHAT AM I STARING AT RIGHT NOW?!

Suddenly, Sam's veins turned an absolute red as they begun pumping against his skin so hard they looked like they were ready to burst out. Also, he was noticeably growing taller starting from my height of five feet seven inches to surpassing even Jacan's height in mere seconds. "MORE!" He commanded his muscle mass increasing beyond human proportions. Five thousand plus people all fell unconscious the last bit of energy leaving their bodies.

This was no longer the same Sam a while ago. In the middle of that pit stood a ten foot tall monstrosity of a human being. Even from here as a spectator I would be lying if I said I wasn't terrified of that thing down there. Looking over at the others I could tell they were also terrified of Sam's presence, even Jacan and Kyzarian had sweat going down their faces from just nervousness seeing a new form of Sam. However, Kirk still stood not even ten meters away from him not having the slightest care in the world with both hands in his pocket nonchalantly. How was he even doing that in the front of that monster?!

All Kirk did was wipe away the blood dripping from his nose.

"FIVE THOUSAND COMPOSITION!" Sam yelled out, "YOU WON'T BEAT ME KIRK! NOT WHEN I AM LIKE THIS!" Steam erupted from his body, "MY BODY IS TOUGHER THAN EVEN JACAN'S! FAR STRONGER THAN HIM! AND TO TOP IT OFF I AM FASTER THAN YOU! HOW DO YOU HOPE TO BEAT ME?!" With a sudden burst of speed, Sam darted from his area over to Kirk's bringing his massive fist down sending a wave of sand in all directions. The very foundation shook, even worse then when Jacan did it! Kirk easily dodged the attack flipping away elegantly still keeping his hands in his pocket. Sam pivoted on his heel rushing Kirk again with a punch only to connect the sand once more instead of his target.

"You can only dodge so much! Face it! The only reason your doing this is too impress Zach! You won't be so jumpy once I break your leg!" Again, Sam lunged forward attempting to hit Kirk and yet again he dodged with such elegance. From here, I could sense the frustration from Sam and deep down it made me happy inside. He may be superior to Kirk in both strength and physical toughness. However, Kirk had incredible reflexes and speed to match.

I was confused to why Kirk had not attempt to go on the offensive at least once. I knew and I am pretty sure he knew he couldn't hurt Sam but dodging wasn't going to be a solution. Somewhere on that body is a weak spot and he just needs to find it.

"Stop dodging and fight!" Sam commanded.

Then again, I could see what Kirk is trying to do. Well, if he's thinking like I am there are two ways. Being a glass cannon, Kirk can't afford to get hit at all especially by someone as power as Sam. Since this fight has started, Sam has been the one attacking first expending a lot of energy while Kirk has been using very little. So, if he can dodge for a long period of time Sam will tire himself out allowing for an easy win. Another way is the potential time limit of that form Sam is using. I doubt he used it often so he couldn't have had much practice with it. Either one of those plans were just a waiting game and Kirk is counting down the time in his head.

"I see now. That makes sense."

What? What was that voice inside my head just now?

In the middle of the sand pit Sam had stopped further advancements on Kirk. Instead, he plopped down on his butt and waited. "I shouldn't have expected any less of you Kirk, my mistake. However, you were stupid for bring Zach along."

Wait, did that mean...

"Exactly, Zach Birds. You of all people should know the meaning of composition. Five thousand humans don't only give me physical perks. My mind is so advanced I can hear thoughts! How did you think I beat Jacan... you were giving me all the answers I needed without even realizing it!"

Impossible...

"My ability grants so much greatness! Like I have said before there was no beating me from the very beginning. You can't beat an all knowing God!" He boasted.

How in the hell was Kirk going to overcome this monster? More importantly, why was he so calm and silent this entire ordeal? He has not even utter a single word and haven't tried to anything other than avoidance. What was his plan to defeat someone who knows your very thoughts? Come on Kirk, your smart I know you can you do this.

"You see Kirk, I know your games. Clever as always but I am always a step ahead of even the smartest individual. Realistically speaking, I can declare victory at this very moment you know? I'm the only one who has attempted to hit you. Since you refused to even take your hands out of your pocket I can call a forfeit and take the win! But where would be the fun in that hmm? I want to settle this fairly."

Kirk is so gorgeous.

Sam's faced grimaced.

The way his tongue danced around with mine. How his hand caressed my hips and cheek as those soft lips smashed with mine. Kirk's smooth skin and jawline felt as if I were holding heaven in my hands. "SHUT UP!" Those abs, perfectly defined in every way with a flawless V line like love handles. "SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP!" Sam had screamed out like a child throwing a tantrum. "NO MATTER WHAT I DO YOU ALWAYS DO SOMETHING BETTER THAN ME!!"

I think about him every single day he is gone. I think about every second he spends with me hoping he will kiss me again. Suddenly, Sam sprung up from the middle of the pit. "WHAT DO YOU SEE IN HIM! TELL ME NOW YOU BASTARD."

GOD DAMN PSYCHOPATH!

"Banishing you won't be enough you son of a bitch! I'm gonna kill you slowly!" Sam lunged forward at speed so terrifyingly fast my eyes couldn't register. All I knew was that Kirk barely dodged but Sam was on the attack again giving him no breathing room. Kirk jumped out of the way again and I see his expression on his face of discomfort. Sam had taken it to a whole other level. He wasn't easily dodging anymore these were by the skim of his teeth at this point. "I WON'T LET YOU LIVE!"

"FUCKING ASSHOLE AIN'T SO FAST NOW!" Unexpectedly, Kirk leaped straight up this time but just as fast Sam grabbed Kirk's leg twisting it in a very unnatural way forcing Kirk to scream at the top of his lungs I could tell it was broken. "WHAT WILL YOU DO NOW!" Sam lifted Kirk up and with as much force as he could slammed him on both stomach and face. "KISS THIS ZACH!"

YES!

"DAMN IT!"

I felt torn in my stomach for watching this brutality. And I couldn't help but know this is all my fault.

Jacan had stood to his feet infuriated at this sight, "I can't just watch this anymore!" He exclaimed.

"NO! STAY HERE!" I know how you were feeling Jacan, believe me. But, this was their fight and I don't need any excuses for Sam to use. This was an opportunity to vent out their anger towards one another. I was well aware that Sam had mentioned earlier that he wanted to kill Kirk. However, somewhere deep in me just knew that despite him saying that he had no intentions of going through with it. As screwed up as it may be these two had deep history that has gone on for a century. Basically they were brothers whether they wanted to accept it or not. Even as this was going on right before my very eyes and my entire body shaking with tears threatening to fall, my mind kept telling me everything was going to be okay.

With one final slam, Sam had thrown Kirk across the pit skidding across the sand till he hit the cement wall head on causing a crack in the wall. Even with that happening to him, he managed to make it to feet very shaky given his leg was broken. "Not so bouncy are we? We're not done yet though." Sam dashed forward at frightening speed striking Kirk in the side of the face sending him flying. "NOW DIE!" He collided with the wall creating an imprint with his body.

Falling forward he landed on both hands and knees. Just how resilient was Kirk? He couldn't tank a hit but damn did he refused to go down.

Finding himself to his feet, Kirk was shaking trying to keep himself from falling over. "Still not done huh? I am not surprised. But you know what I can't stand? Your still moving and you haven't uttered one word. Well, you did scream earlier and that was quite satisfying. How about you do that again for me?"

That is when Sam began walking ever so slowly towards Kirk who didn't even bother to move. "Kirk, the way you fight is rather annoying but even you know you can't do anything." As Sam closed the gap between them I saw a change in Kirk's posture and the energy he gave off was far different than before.

Then he dropped face forward.... blood streaming from his nose.

"What?" I found myself saying out loud. "He couldn't have been giving up! Kirk! Don't you dare lose to him!"

In the mist of all this Sam found the perfect time to start laughing as he picked his Kirk's limp body by the collar of his jumpsuit. "I knew you would gi-" Sam cut himself short taken back by something he saw on Kirk.

Kirk had opened his eyes and what could be seen was blood pouring from them. His pupils along with the sclera in his eyes disappeared he had essentially looked like a demon you would see in a horror movie. I only remembered blinking before seeing that Kirk had kicked Sam's olecranon also known as the tip of the elbow upwards causing an instant fracture of the bone. Forced to let go Sam had gripped his elbow, "YOU BASTARD!" Kirk had leaped upward landing a direct hit in Sam's sternum. The force behind the blow sent Sam flying backwards smashing into the cement wall. A cloud of dust and pieces of stone flew in different directions from the impact. Previously, Kirk's leg was broken and I am pretty sure some of his vital organs were ruptured too. Yet, with this boost of his he's seem to have healed away all injuries.

That was incredible...

Sam stumbled out of the hole created by his massive body coughing up dust out of his lungs. Not only was his arm shattered from the kick he was bleeding from the temple. "HOW ARE YOU HURTING ME! MY BODY IS TOUGHER THAN JACAN'S!" How was Kirk hurting him exactly?

Instead of answering him Kirk had dashed forward at speed even faster than Sam was going striking him in the jaw.

As if he were a wild bull, Sam stomped over to Kirk. As he was doing that Kirk blasted forward hitting Sam in both knees making him fall forward wailing in pain. Now around the height Kirk jumped up slightly to wrap his arms around Sam's neck to perform some type of head. But due to obvious size difference it would be troublesome for him. Sam's head and neck were significantly larger there was no way a small guy like Kirk was going to get a proper grip. His head alone was the size of Kirk's mid section. Using his strength Sam had pushed forward making Kirk land on his back. With his good arm Sam rose his hand up making a claw and slammed it into Kirk's abdomen. He grunted but he wasn't letting go of him no matter how hard he pressed or how much he twisted into him.

The power of both strength and resilience was shown between these two. It amazed me how Kirk was even fighting against a much larger opponent and still holding his own and even now winning.

"SHUT THE HELL UP!" Crap...

Sam had used his feet to get out the position. "SHUT UP!" Sam's arm had healed. "DIE!" A punch connecting to Kirk's face at full force only made him take on step back. "DIE!" Again, he struck him only to take another step back.

Kirk had taken a hold of Sam's arm and performed a overhead throw. "NO!" Sam had repositioned himself landing on his feet then propelling himself towards his opponent. When was this fight stopping?! Neither of them showed any signs of tiredness at the point. Unless.... of course it all makes sense now...

"Kirk! I will not lose to you!" Both clashed fist with one another erupting from around them was a shock wave of sand. "I WILL NOT LOSE TO THE LIKES OF YOU!"

Bullshit, you are going to lose to him and I'll be right there by his side cheering him on!

"RYAHHHHHHH!" Steam erupted from Sam's body quickly gripping Kirk's body and started squeezing him. The amount of pressure applied to his lower ribs and stomach should have hurt unbelievably but Kirk wasn't stopping as he punched Sam on the tip of the elbow once more breaking it again. Damn was his gift amazing but no doubt very messy.

Stepping back, Kirk had punched upward striking Sam in the only place he could reach, his pelvic area.

Oh my...

A face as red as a strawberry, Sam had fallen clutching his sacred family jewels. "Okay..." his voice was so high pitch all of a sudden. "That one actually hurt a lot..."

From my peripheral vision I could see that both Charley and Alexander had made their way towards us. The atmosphere had a sudden change in it just from those two showing up and I could tell everyone felt uneasy. Instinctively, I stood up along with everyone else staring at them.

"Relax, we are only here to spectate as you are as well." Alexander had said taking a seat not even three feet away from where I was, "sit Zach Birds we would like to talk to you." Charley had plopped down next to him scolding me.

I had so much reason to run right now but I knew there would be no point so I only sat down next to him. "Yes?" I asked as he looked forward at the fight.

"You see, I am a fair king." Yea right, "I always like to know the reason behind why a person did what they did. So tell me, why were you snooping in an area where you don't belong?"

Was there any point of telling them my reasoning? I mean, I doubt they would listen to me. Then again, we only had a day left and yet we're wasting our time watching a fight that won't end. What was there to lose at this point? We either die or band together to get the hell out of here.

So fuck it.

Just as I was about to say my reasoning I saw that Charley had placed one finger up making go silent. "I know what your going to say and let me ask you this, why are we going to care if you die? We know what Hyptant is planning to do but the five of us will be spared while the rest of you die. After you all die, we'll just start the process all over again."

Say what?

"You think we'd care if you die? More importantly do you think we would help you escape to go back to a planet who wanted nothing to do with us in the first place? I mean, come on Birds! Your parents tossed you aside like garbage! WHY DO YOU WANT TO GO BACK!"

"THIS ISN'T LIVING YOU IDIOT! YOU'RE AN EVEN BIGGER IDIOT IF YOU THINK HYPTANT IS GOING TO SPARE YOU FROM DEATH! YOU ARE LIVING IN A FAKE WORLD! IN HIS EYES YOU ARE ALL NOTHING MORE THAN MEAT BAGS WAITING TO BE MUNCHED ON!"

Percy had stood up from his seat to back me up, "he's right, you three need to get your head out of your asses and realize that if we don't do something soon we are all going to be on a slate."

"We have no reason to help you. Again, we five are going to be alright."

Jacan had now stood up crossing his arms, "that bastard is selling you a dream Charley!" He spat, "why would he need us anymore?"

"And why would he get rid of us? We have the experience, knowledge, and power. Hyptant killing us would be stupid on his part." He doesn't understand, he just didn't understand at all and it was such a sad sight to see. Charley is lacking logical comprehension or he just refused to believe it.

"Your wrong." The voice had all taken us by surprise. Looking forward it was Kirk standing on the lower steps. Kirk's eyes were twitching as continuous blood streamed from his eyes to the bottom of his jawline. Those bloody hands were also twitching as if he was doing everything in his power to not strangle everyone here right now. Behind him laid Sam who barely moved inching his way over to Kirk. "I've been too myself for many years never bothering to say much." Those same eyes twitched even more it was as if he were an entire different entity. That orange jumpsuit was now a deep soak red due to all the blood that was leaking from not only his eyes but nose, ears, and mouth. "You three have too much praise for that bastard, too much actually and it is rather pathetic."

"If you think for a second he's considering on keeping you alive then your far bigger idiots then I thought you'd be." Charley had grimaced as while Alexander stared forward still listening to Kirk. "You know, at least I am special enough to get devoured by Hyptant! In his eyes I am considered a high quality product... but you three? He doesn't think much of you and never has! You all be eaten by commoners. How does that make you feel?" Suddenly, Kirk began laughing at a very sinister tone that made me instant grow goosebumps. It was even hundred times frightening because of his red eyes.

He threw his head back looking up to the sky, "YOUR DOOMED TO DIE BY WORTHLESS DOGS! WELL! I GUESS BOTH KING AND QUEEN HAVE AN HONOR OF BEING ROYAL DOG SHIT!" Kirk stated laughing even louder than before.

Both Charley and Alexander's expressions changed expeditiously when Kirk stood there blatantly laughing right in front of their faces. "FACE IT! THIS WAS ALL A GAME FROM THE BEGINNING! YOU THREE THOUGHT YOU WERE GONNA BE RULER OF THE UNIVERSE OR SOMETHING! DON'T MAKE ME LAUGH ANYMORE THAN I AM!"

Alexander had stood grabbing a fist full of Kirk's blood jumpsuit lifting him into the air. "YOUR INSANE KIRK! STOP LAUGHING!" Now he was shaking him like a mad man trying to get him to stop laughing. But it was no use Kirk was full on cackling like there was no tomorrow he had completely lost it.

"I AM NOT DONE WITH YOU YET KIRK! I DIDN'T LOSE!" My attention had reverted back to Sam who was standing upright. Despite being broken and bruised up he was determined to finish what he started.

Not good.

Sam leaped high into the air, "EVERYONE MOVE OUT OF THE WAY!" Just as Jacan ordered everyone had have away. All except Kirk who was still standing there laughing while on his back. "KIRK! KIRK! GET UP AND RUN!" By the time I had said that it was already too late. Sam's size, weight, and momentum landed directly on Kirk's body as both of them fell through the stone creating a massive hole. The laughing had stopped and a huge cloud of dust formed blocking our view.

"KIRK!" I was the first to the hole looking inside waiting for the dust to clear anxiously hoping that Kirk was alright. Just as the dust cleared enough for me to see in the hole a sudden burst of red energy erupted from the hole making me fall back on my butt. The energy that Sam had stolen from everyone in the area was now returning to their original owners. Getting up again I looked back into the hole. "NO! NO! STOP! On Sam's back there was a one final bit of red energy latched onto his back struggling to hold on. "WITHOUT ME YOUR NOTHING WHITEHORSE! I AM THE BACKBONE YOU NEEDED! DON'T GIVE IN TO THIS!"

What the hell....

"NOOOOOOO!!!!!" The last bit of energy couldn't hold on anymore and let go of his back heading straight into the sky. Back down, my eyes widened to what I was seeing just now. Sam was clutching onto Kirk who was now topless and crying silently into Sam's shoulder. Jumping into the hole I had no idea what to make of this situation. Just a few moments ago they were fighting like mad warriors and now here they were holding on to one another. It was obvious both were injured but that didn't break them apart at all. "Kirk, I am so sorry. I have been gone too long."

Gone too long? What did he even mean...

The others gathered around to see this scene unfolding before their very own eyes. "Who did this too you Kirk? You know how much how hate this... tell me who did this and I will make that bastard beg I show him mercy."

"Hyptant did it." I answered making Sam look towards me however something was off. He looked at me as he has never saw me a day before in his life.

Tears formed in his eyes, "who are you?" He asked, "who are the rest of you up there? All I remember is Kirk, Jacan, Charley, Alexander, and a few other faces. Please! Can you help me my brother is hurt!" Sam tried to get up while still holding on to Kirk as tight as he could but he ended up falling over. "PLEASE HELP US!"

Kyzarian stopped next to me, "let's get them out of here everyone doesn't need to see this."

Over in Kyzarian's room we had all gathered around both Sam and Kirk who were wrapped in blankets since both of their uniforms were torn up. Sam had a broken arm in three places, a few broken ribs, and a broken nose. Kirk's lower ribs were broken, a swollen eye, and a broken ankle. That was actually amazing given how hard these two were going at one another in that pit and they left without more injuries. Also in this room with us were both Charley and Alexander who had not uttered a word since then. What could they be thinking at this very moment right now and what will they do if given an opportunity.

"Can I just ask something since no one else will?" Percy asked killing the silence. "What the fuck happen to you Sam? What was that thing yelling trying to stay attached to your body?"

Sam sighed looking up at Percy, "it's a side effect of my gift. People who have died here have energy that still lingers. While it isn't often I have a chance of capturing it when I absorb energy from others and that energy will possess over my own body. It has happened three times in my years but due to those people having no interest in taking over they left my body. But for whatever reason, one of them decided to stay and I couldn't fight back against it."

"So your telling me all this time some guy from many years ago took over your body? So that wasn't you at all when you did all those horrible things?"

Sam shook his head, "I don't even recall anything I have done. When that person took over I was just in a dark space. But then, when he crushed Kirk a light appeared and I saw the one thing I despise most in this world on his back and lower stomach."

As Sam continued to tell us what happened I begun to notice and realize how it made so much sense now and that story he had written in his room when I read it. He was a good person once upon a time until that random spirit had possessed and taken over him. Well, now that spirit was gone did it mean that Sam was on our side?

From the corner of my eye I saw that Alexander had stood up from a seat. "Zach Birds, ever since you have came here you have caused nothing but trouble for us." Alexander stared directly at me combing through his blonde locks. Suddenly, a that shiny armor he wore on the night where the massive fight took place begun covering all of his body like he summoned it. Everyone from behind me stood up ready for an unexpected fight in this tiny room however Alexander rose his hand up. "But, Zach Birds you have a unique gift that I have not seen in all my years. You have the power to open the eyes of the ignorant."

"You see, I remembered being the very first on this island. I remembered when I tried to get out here because I felt in my heart something wasn't right. Hyptant told me that this was a paradise and that if I followed the rules of his I would be alright. Of course, being inferior to him I listened to what he had said because I did not want to die. Then, others begun coming in like Charley, the love of my life. Sam, Kirk, and Jacan three other boys that I would soon consider my own brothers. I watched as this place had grown with people from different timelines of the world."

Alexander had paused as the armor finished covering his entire body all except for his head. "I have always done things for Hyptant because he has influenced me that what I was doing was the right thing. I brought numerous boys to him knowing their fates and looking back on it I wish I could take it all back."

Nodding my head at Alexander I found myself standing up walking towards him till I stopped only a two feet away from him looking up into his eyes. "Alexander, you may not be able to reverse what you did. But, you can avenge all who have died." The helmet started forming on his head as he smiled nodding his head. Looking over to Charley he lifted his hand for him to grab. "Charley? Are you with me?" Even though me and him have never gotten along I know that as long as Alexander had gone along with it he will follow suit and that is all I needed from him. Sure enough, Charley smiled as well taking a hold of his lover's hand just as the helmet finished forming on his head.

With only one day left plans had to be rushed and some compromises also had to be made since both Sam and Kirk are injured. I believe that Kirk could heal both himself and Sam if given enough time the question how much time would he need? We only had one shot at this and no mess ups could be made.

Absolutely none at all....