This story is based upon the Star Trek films (in the alternative reality). It takes place after the last film "Into Darkness" and begins with the new Starfleet officers being assigned and loaded to their five year mission voyages; namely to the Enterprise.
Our heroine in this story is the only other half human/half Vulcan in the universe (the other one OF COURSE being Spock). She is a medical officer who is assigned to the Enterprise. and her name is Brittany T'Martlina.
HER BEGINNINGS:
Her father was a human and her mother was a Vulcan. She grew up primarily on starships until she was about 7 when she began her training at the Vulcan Learning Center. Her childhood was a difficult one as she was often mocked by the humans aboard the ships and in her classes for her ears. She was lucky that she had her father eyes. They read both human and Vulcan so she could easily blend into either society. But her ears were a constant point of bullying, so much so, she often hid them. She never knew her father or why he left. But her mother raised her, although Brittany was a bit more emotional and human than her mother liked her at times.
AT THE AGE OF 7
She was an excellent pupil at the Learning Center on Vulcan. She excelled in all matters, but she was exceptional in science and hand to hand combat. Whilst she attending school, she had no friends. This was not out of a lack for trying, but merely she saw no way to make friends with Vulcans. They were too logical even when the moment did not call for it. Slowly, over the years she felt she began to lose that side of her that was human. Excitement, happiness, joy, fear, and so many other emotions slowly became bottled up and stored away for another day. Her mother neither encouraged nor discouraged this behavoir. As long as she excelled, that was all that matters.
AT THE AGE OF 9
One day, she finally took the time to notice another person. He was a Vulcan, of course- but there was something different about him. He seem somewhat familiar. Perhaps he was like her. She had heard whispers of a human/Vulcan student, but she had assumed her identity had been leaked. This made her distant and even more reserved and focused. She saw three boys approach the one she had been looking at. She stared at a distance waiting to see what would happen, and she overheard:
Young Boy: I presume you've prepared new insults for today.
Vulcan Bully #1: Affirmative, Spock.
Young Boy/Spock: This is your thirty-fifth attempt to elicit an emotional response from me.
Vulcan Bully #2: You're neither human nor Vulcan, and therefore have no place in this universe.
Vulcan Bully #1: Look. He has human eyes. They look sad, don't they?
Perhaps an emotional response requires physical stimuli.
Then one of them shoved Spock. Which was quite surprising for Brittany for she was unaware that Vulcans would resort to this behavior. She had been teased for her ears as a little girl by humans, and now she say that her fears were justified. She should stay reserved and distant, because like the boy said " You're neither human nor Vulcan, and therefore have no place in this universe." She was just about to walk away in somewhat of a sadness; when she heard their continued conversation.
Vulcan Bully #2: He's a traitor, you know, your father, for marrying her, that human whore.
Brittany could feel her eyebrows sink in sadness and her hand go to in her mouth in shock. She knew this would give her away, but she doubted anyone was watching her at this moment. She saw the boy called Spock make a fist and grow what must have been angry. She knew this emotion as well, but she had never acted on it. Spock then proceeded to beat up the one who called his mother a whore. The boys nearby did not a thing, but she could very well do the same. Brittany ran over to Spock and tried to pull him off. Overcome by what she assumed to be raw emotions he, Spock, elbowed her in the nose knocking her back and breaking my nose. He continued to punch the boy. Now she was starting to feel the emotion anger and wanted to act on it. She was aware of her situation and merely stood up, walked away, and casually mentioned it to teacher on her way out. She didn't even bother to clean off the blood. She thought to herself "Anger is such a silly notion. Why would anyone- even a half Vulcan- give over to its whims?"
AT THE AGE OF 17
She debated for many years whether to ever tell Spock of her true identity. He would be the first, but would he understand? Would he begrudge that I could live in secret, but he could not? she thought to herself. It wasn't until she had graduated from the Vulcan Learning Center and applied to the Vulcan Science Academy that she figured out when she would tell Spock.
When we are both in the Vulcan Science Academy I will tell him and finally we can both have a friend. She thought.
But could there be anything more between us than friendship? she considered. Her logical brain answered that question within a millisecond.
No. Two half Vulcans would be an illogical relationship. The offspring produced would be half Vulcan as well; if there is no place for beings like Spock and I- how can I actively consent to dooming a child to the same fate of our discrimination?
She stood outside awaiting her turn with the council of the Science Academy. She wondered, I wonder when Spock's appointment was? Did he get in? Before she could finish her thought, she began to hear raised voice coming from the council's room. Since, there was no one in the long hall; she thought what could be the harm and trying to listen. She could assess whether someone was being accepted or rejected and calculate her odds. However, she heard the following:
Vulcan Council President: You have surpassed the expectations of your instructors. Your final record is flawless, with one exception: I see that you have applied to Starfleet as well.
Spock: It was logical to cultivate multiple options.
Vulcan Council President: Logical, but unnecessary. You are hereby accepted to the Vulcan Science Academy. It is truly remarkable, Spock, that you have achieved so much despite your disadvantage. All rise.
Spock: If you would clarify, Minister: to what disadvantage are you referring?
Vulcan Council President: Your human mother.
She couldn't believe her ears. Such a position of authority and he would make such a remark! There was a long pause, and finally she heard:
Spock: Council... Ministers, I must decline.
What?! This is a huge honor. We were suppose to become frien- wait. I see Spock. For you mother. Ah, what we do for our mothers.
Vulcan Council President: No Vulcan has ever declined admission to this academy!
Spock: Then, as I am half-human, your record remains untarnished.
Sarek: Spock, you have made a commitment to honor the Vulcan way.
Vulcan Council President: Why did you come before this council today? Was it to satisfy your emotional need to rebel?
Spock: The only emotion I wish to convey is gratitude. Thank you, Ministers, for your consideration.
She leans her ear closer to hear more, but there is no noise. Finally she hears Spock say "Live long and prosper," but the tone he uses reads much more Human and sarcastic than sincere and Vulcan. She then hears Spock making his way to the door. She quickly backs away and proceeds to move against the walls as not to be hit the doors.
Spock darts out from the door and walks towards Brittany. Brittany has never uttered a word to him, and now she had lost my chance for future correspondences through the Science Academy. She notices that he is quite handsome. There are some features of his that remind her of a Vulcan and others that whisper human. There is a softness about his that is familiar, but a hardness that calls to her to.
She decides to take advantage of the fact that it may be now or never. She looks down and begins to walk in his direction. She is hoping to collide into him. She looks at her paperwork and resume. It happens quicker that she expects. Spock hits her shoulder and knocks down all of her papers.
Spock: Oh. Please excuse me. I did not anticipate you there.
Brittany: Oh, it's no problem.
She bends over to pick up her papers, and he follows to do the same.
Brittany: So, you seem to be in a hurry? Were you accepted into-
Spock: No. Well, yes. I was accepted, but I am off to see my family. I do apologize for the mess I have created with your papers.
Brittany: No, problem. Thank you for your help. I'm-
Spock: You're welcome. Good day.
It was over before it began. He hadn't even allowed her to introduced herself. She was hurt, but she knew that her human side had peaked out. Then she heard her name called. It was her time to meet with council. Here she stood on the dawn of her future. Would be a success or a failure and how would she continue life- alone? trusting? And, would she ever meet Spock again? She hopes, but she knows the odds are not in her favor.
