Star Trek: First Contact

By: Albukirky

Synopsis: Kirk and Spock had only begun to explore the unexpected feelings between them when a mission threatens to force them apart before they even begin.

Disclaimer: I do not own Star Trek

A/N: I just love these characters so much that I have decided to pay homage to them. In my heart I *know* that K/S is canon but well, I don't own Star Trek or otherwise it'll be a LOT slashier. This story is my own personal interpretation of the characteristics of the good people on the happy starship Enterprise, particularly the budding relationship between Captain Kirk and First Officer Spock. It'll be slow building at first (please bear with me), hopefully there is a plot too (Yay!) and the eventual inevitability of Spirk. I promise you that you will have it in all its glory. I plan a good one for them (I hope).

Any mistakes and grammatical errors are mine (I don't have a Beta) so feel free to point them out if you find any. Obviously the planet M246, the Repulse and everything else you do not recognise are mine. Um, I admit I know nothing about Stardate three hundred fifty two point blah, blah, blah, so bear with me on that too.

Anyhoo, I'll stop my yakking now and let you get on with the story.

Thank you for reading.

Enjoy.

Chapter One:

Captain's Log Stardate 3074.2:

We had beamed down on planet M246 in order to investigate the disappearance of the Starfleet cargo vessel the Repulse. Our beam point was calculated to be the last point of contact between the vessel and Starfleet before the contact was terminated. Mr Spock had detected an intelligent life-form reading on the planet which is supposed to be inhabited but for a wormlike creature burrowing underground in this desert planet. So far, we had found signs of debris of what could have been the vessel we are searching for but we found neither survivors nor the cargo. There is also no sign of the humanoids that are believed to be on this planet. Nevertheless, a feeling of unease had settled upon the landing party as if we are being watched…

Two days ago:

It began as a simple mission. Simple enough like a game of hide and seek. No one saw the possibilities for terror to occur in such a mission. James T. Kirk, Captain of the Federation starship Enterprise thought so too. After all, the order they received from Starfleet Command had been simple enough:

To Captain James Tiberius Kirk of the USS Enterprise,

You have been ordered to investigate the missing cargo vessel 'Repulse' that was reported to have lost contact with Starfleet near the uninhabited M246 System. The vessel was carrying a cargo of medicines to be transported to Starbase 8. You are to investigate the cause of disappearance and to retrieve possible survivors and cargo. The Enterprise is ordered to report to Starbase 8 once the mission is completed.

Along with that message were the names of the missing crewmen of the Repulse. As usual, the Enterprise which is currently serving its five-year mission of space exploration had to answer the call of duty.

The Enterprise had reached M246 without any incident and they prepared to send out the landing party to beam down to the planet surface. They were orbiting the planet, and all the necessary preparations were underway when Spock who was monitoring the planet surface at his Science Station detected something amiss with the life-form readings.

'Fascinating,' the Vulcan commented.

'Captain, I have detected an unusual life-form reading near our beaming point. Even though this planet was supposedly lacking of humanoid life-forms, I have detected something like it from the scan. From what I have observed, there appear to be numerous although I am unable to determine the exact number,' Spock stated.

Kirk looked up from where he was discussing with the helmsman Sulu regarding their landing at Spock's comment. He walked over to the science station without commenting and proceeded to check the report Spock had obtained. There was no mistaking it; Spock had never made a mistake since he was appointed Science officer and there was no mistake now.

'Do you think the missing crewman from the Repulse is amongst them Spock? Kirk asked.

'I do not believe so Captain. I have run the schematics on these life-forms. While they are humanoids, they are most definitely not human. All of the missing crewmen are human Captain. Unfortunately none of them registers on the scan. It is possible Captain, that they are all dead,' Spock said.

Kirk pondered this silently. Even if the current evidence had showed that they might indeed be no survivors from the cargo ship, Kirk knew he still had the responsibility to try and locate the cargo if nothing else. Also, the existence of the unknown Humanoids on the planet excited him. Who knows what they will find there. His ever ready sense of adventure has kicked in.

'Analysis, Mr. Spock?' Kirk began. Spock as usual, was ready with a possible explanation.

'I believe that these humanoids might not be native to this planet Captain. Perhaps they had come from some other systems and for some reason had settled here,' Spock answered. 'I believe us beaming down is the only way an accurate answer can be obtain.'

Kirk had no argument against that logic. The turbolift doors opened to reveal the ship's Chief Medical Officer's less than calm visage. The reason was simple; Dr. Leonard McCoy was one of the chosen to beam down to the planet surface and very obviously had made it clear to the Captain that he has no desire to be devoured as lunch by one of the planet's infamous giant wormlike monsters. Nevertheless, if they did, indeed, against all odds find survivors down on the planet, the CMO's medical expertise is a much needed help. Therefore, reservations or no, McCoy found himself included as a member of the landing party.

Without preamble, the doctor walked to the Captain's side. Everyone else returned back to their workstations.

'Everything is ready to beam down Jim. Not sure if it's a good idea to do so though. Don't you know what monsters there be down there, Captain?' McCoy groused but kept his voice down so that only Kirk and Spock –who is near- can hear him.

'Bones, you heard the orders from Starfleet. We are to retrieve any survivors and cargo if possible. And I need you down there,' Kirk said in all seriousness.

McCoy was for once contemplative of this fact but found no answer to the Captain's plea. He decided instead to shift his discomfort to the Vulcan.

'I supposed you're very happy to get the chance to study something new eh, Spock? Bet you those worm-things would find your Vulcan ears fascinating,' he began sarcastically.

'Bones…,' Kirk warned quietly knowing an argument is about to blow in his face; now is neither the time nor the place for it after all.

'I find your observation to be in error Doctor. I feel no desire to express such emotion as happiness at the prospect of studying these worms. After all, these creatures had been thoroughly studied and no studies had ever found them to be attracted to Vulcan ears. Perhaps for the likes of you, the information is new Doctor, therefore I would suggest additional reading in the matter to improve your knowledge,' Spock delivered the blow without inflection.

McCoy visibly seethed. 'Why you green-blooded hobgoblin…,'he began.

'That's enough gentlemen,' Kirk interrupted before anymore foolishness can escalate out of control.

McCoy's face showed his displeasure and Spock looked as unruffled as usual but they heeded the command.

'Alright,' Kirk said. 'Those involved with the landing party please report to the transporter room. We will beam down in approximately fifteen minutes,' Kirk ordered.

Sulu and McCoy left for the turbolift. 'Aren't you coming Jim?' McCoy called but Kirk waved them to proceed without him.

After the turbolift doors slid shut Kirk turned once again to face Spock.

'Spock, I'm leaving the Enterprise in your capable hands. Do report to me on any unusual activities on the planet's surface. Run another scan to locate the missing crewmembers. We shall be on the planet for no longer than 24 hours. If there had been no contact after one day you are ordered to beam us up. You know the rest of my orders,' Kirk said studying the Vulcan's face.

The Vulcan stared at him for a moment without answering. From his usually inscrutable face, Kirk can sense the argument surfacing there.

'Permission to join the landing party Captain,' Spock asked suddenly.

Kirk was not entirely surprised by this request. Spock had openly voiced his desire to join the landing party as much as McCoy had preferred to stay away.

'My scientific knowledge might be of good use down there,' reasoned the First Officer.

'Well, I thought we had discussed this matter Spock. You know why you are needed on the Enterprise. If something was to happen down there, I want someone I can trust to take care of her.'

Kirk purposely put the emphasis on trust, because truthfully that's what he genuinely felt. He would not trust the Enterprise in the hands of anyone else besides himself and Spock. And even though this current mission seemed simple enough, Kirk was not a fool to believe that nothing could go wrong.

Therefore, the logical set of action is to leave Spock in charge of the ship. He knew Spock was as keen as he is to beam down there but the Vulcan was too smart not to acknowledge the decision to be a sound one. They looked at each other for a moment in private contemplations.

'Understood Captain,' Spock finally said. 'Good luck,' he added as an afterthought.

Kirk found himself grinning at that comment.

'Why, I thought the concept of luck is illogical Spock,' he chided and without waiting for a reply, Kirk entered the turbolift towards his mission. As the doors slid shut, his eyes locked into Spock's and then he was gone…

To be continued…

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