Prompt: Kirk, Uhura - Mirror
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Nyota surveyed herself one last time, patting a stray wisp of hair back into place and touching each of the dangling copper earrings hanging from her ears, setting them dancing and gleaming in the soft light. She was just about to turn away from the mirror to collect her bouquet when a figure sneaking into the dressing room caught her eye.
″What are you doing here?″ Nyota spun around and glared at Jim Kirk.
″Just wanted to make sure you weren't getting cold feet.″ He smirked, so very confidant and full of his usual good humor.
″I am not. And checking on me is not one of your duties. Nor is seeing me prior to the ceremony, for that matter.″
″Just making sure. Besides, I have something for you.″ Jim reached into a pocket and pulled out a wadded up piece of tissue paper, which he unwrapped to reveal a necklace, holding it up for her inspection. It fairly simple in design, interlocking rings curving around one another gracefully and had a single bright blue stone dangling from the chain.
″You are a link between those who've come before and those yet to be born. Today symbolizes remembrance and hope, together with celebration.″ Though the words were like those from a textbook, Jim made them sound like poetry.
Nyota's heart lifted and she turned, allowing him to fasten the necklace around her neck. She remained facing the mirror for another long minute as he exited the room, stealthy as ever, before turning around once more and taking a deep breath. Then, she took her flowers and left the room. She did not look back, partly out of tradition, but mostly because there was so much joy in looking forward.