Vulcan Science Academy
by Starsinger
Plot bunnies abound. Just as an experiment, Vulcan decides to let human high school students take the entrance exam to the Vulcan Science Academy. One person passes it and they let him attend the Academy. This is extremely AU, as Jim will be on Vulcan when Nero attacks. Don't own them.
Surface of Vulcan
"Jim! Are you sure about this?" T'Pau asked. As panicked as Jim has seen any Vulcan.
"T'Pau, this is what happened when the Kelvin was attacked. I don't know what will happen, but is it logical to take any chances?" James Kirk, the only Human present asked.
The elderly Vulcan stared at him before heading into the ship along with her priestesses and students and instructors from the VSA. Jim looked around before boarding, almost certain that this would be the last time he would see the planet that had become home.
Earth—Eight Years Earlier
"Before you see an exam for another college. It's not known whether or not anyone who passes this test will actually be offered a place in the Academy, but you are being given the opportunity," Jim looked up at the professor giving them instructions. Jim was one of six in the area being given this opportunity. He was a senior at the local university while the other eighteen year olds were about to finish high school. "Good luck."
Jim sighed as he looked down at his PADD. Who knew why they decided these things anymore? If it kept him away from his stepfather, Frank, he was all for it. The test started and he had no more time to think. It was a fast paced test that required extensive knowledge of a wide variety of subjects. He was sure about his answers on the Engineering, Math, and Science portions, but the Linguistics and Medicine portions left him shaking his head. By the time they were done Jim was ready for the break.
Jim stepped out of the building and headed back to the Campus. He had homework for his Physics Class. He had a message to return from Brenda, his current girlfriend. He completely forgot about the test he had just taken. He finished out the year, and graduated with two Bachelor's Degrees: Physics and Engineering. He was planning on returning the next year to start his post-graduate studies when a knock came on his door. He opened it to find two Vulcans and a Starfleet officer standing outside, "May I help you?"
"Are you James Tiberius Kirk?" the Vulcan on the right, slightly taller than the other Vulcan, asked him.
"Yes," Jim asked, understandably confused.
The Starfleet officer stepped in, "Sir, may we come in? These men would like to speak with you."
Jim opened the door. The first thing that the other men noticed was that the apartment was almost obsessively neat and spare, few belongings occupied the space. Nothing appeared to be out of place. "What's this all about?" Jim asked. "I'm not in trouble, am I?"
"No, Jim, you're not," the officer replied with a smile.
"Do I know you?" Jim asked.
"We met a long time ago. I was on the ship that rescued you from the Kelvin. My name is Christopher Pike," he replied.
"Okay," Jim said cautiously. He gestured to the kitchen table. "So, why are you here?"
"Two months ago you took an exam. It was the entrance exam to the Vulcan Science Academy. You were the only one with sufficient scores to enter the Academy," the taller Vulcan replied.
Jim was suddenly intrigued. This opportunity would provide a real challenge, "Really? I would have to move to Vulcan."
"Ambassador Sarek," the first Vulcan replied, nodding to his companion, "his son recently left home. He has offered a place in his home to you if you choose to attend the Academy." The Ambassador nodded in agreement, remaining silent, and sad. His eyes were very sad.
"My wife is human and would enjoy the company of another human," Sarek replied.
Jim nodded, then smiled, "When do I need to be on Vulcan?" He heard the human officer chuckle.
"You should come in the next two weeks. It will take a few weeks to adjust to Vulcan as its atmosphere is thinner and warmer than Earth's. We have the ability to help you acclimatize, but it would be best if you did so before the start of the Academic year." Sarek turned to Pike, "Captain Pike will make arrangements for your transport to Vulcan. Live Long and Prosper."
The Vulcans left Jim let out a long breath, "Did that really happen. I was going to have to pack up and go back 'home' in two weeks, now I won't have to!" Chris smiled as the younger man kept talking about packing most of his belongings off to return to the family farm. They both knew this would be an adventure Jim would never forget.
In Orbit Around Vulcan's Far Moon
"Yes, Lieutenant, we've crammed about 400 Vulcans onto this transport and are headed out of the system," Jim told the communications officer, he thought her name was Uhura. "We'll meet you outside the system. We need to get some of these people off, or we won't make it to the next system. Thank you," Jim finished.
Jim exited the cockpit and approached T'Pau, "T'Pau, I'm sorry. Vulcan is gone." He heard many gasps rang through the room. "We're meeting up with Commander Spock and the USS Enterprise outside the solar system. They'll take some of the passengers to relieve some of the crowding here. I'll go with them."
"So will I," T'Pau responded. "I want to see for myself that my grandson is still alive."
Jim nodded as the speaker crackled to life, "The Enterprise is approaching. All departing passengers please report to the transporter room.
Jim was among the last of the 150 people to transport over. He immediately supported the frail T'Pau after the rematerialized. He looked at the transport officer, "Hey, is there somewhere we can rest?"
The other man stared at Jim for a full minute before calling the bridge, "Sir, we have the last of the refugees coming off that ship. Sir, one of them is human."
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