A/N: Back from the dead and ready for anything! This one was a work that took me some time, but I think it came together nicely. I do not own anything except plot and my own OC characters. Rated M for language.
I'm waking up to ash and dust…
It had all happened because of the destruction of Nero….
Knocking on the door, Aureya couldn't help but bounce impatiently. Every Friday night, she was asked to come to these stupid training missions. She had chosen Vulcan hand-to-hand, mainly for the opportunity to learn that nerve pinch thing she heard of. It didn't take long for the door to the training room to open, revealing Commander Spock. He had his usual stoic expression of non-emotion; his trademark eyebrow rose.
"Can I help you, Lieutenant?" He was dressed in slightly more casual clothes, though they still seemed rigid and uniform to her. She checked her PADD to double check, then moved to attention.
"I'm reporting for the Vulcan hand-to-hand, sir." She stayed that way as the Commander thought it over. If she didn't know any better, she could have thought he looked put off. He nodded and turned away, walking into the room. Taking that as her cue, she stepped in. No one else was there, but she had arrived early, so she just assumed more would come soon. Setting a bag in the corner, she began to stretch, unsure of what to expect. Vulcans practiced the idea of non-violence, but that didn't mean they'd never had to defend themselves. The Commander sat down, closing his eyes. Knowing better than to disturb a Vulcan during a meditation, Aureya simply closed her eyes and did some tai chi, in an effort to be sure she'd be prepared for anything.
"Lieutenant Aureya Simeon." His voice shook her from her concentration, and she straightened up quickly. "As it appears it will only be myself and you for this class, I am obligated to give you the option of joining a different class. Here is a schedule of what is still available." She took the PADD from him and looked it over carefully. There were only three other classes left and they all took place during her assigned times in engineering.
"I'm afraid, Commander, that I must stay in this program." She handed the PADD back, placing her hands behind her back. "I'm not available for any of these other times due to my duties down in engineering. I'm afraid I have to take this course or spend the next six months under qualified to serve aboard the Enterprise." He seemed to consider her for a moment before nodding.
"Very well, then. If you wish, we can begin today." She nodded and he stepped onto the sparring mat. "I'm afraid I will have to teach you manually. I will endeavor not to injure you." She stepped up.
"Very well sir. What's first?" Without warning, he grabbed for her arm. She pulled away at the last minute, looking at him. For the first time, she saw something other than his usual blank look: determination. She realized this was going to be one of her more exciting courses.
A/N: Well, how was it? J All reviews are welcome of course, and I love getting plot suggestions! Just know, all romances are already planned. Read on, Trekkies!