"Historical" AU. Jim in a nunnery. I mean, really, can you get more cracktastic?
Prompt: Kirk, Chapel, Rand - Nunnery
Warnings: Crack; severe abuse of "history" and also probably of your brain.
The Plight of the Rake
Sister Mary Christine eyed Sister Mary Janice warily when she'd been assigned her task. She didn't want to question the Mother Superior aloud, but she couldn't help the errant thought that perhaps Mary Janice had been dipping a bit into the sacramental wine alongside Father McCoy. She chastised herself firmly and promised herself she would complete an extra hour tending the gardens that afternoon as penance.
Mother Superior pursed her lips as though she knew exactly what had been rushing through Sister Mary Christine's mind. ″I am quite serious, Mary Christine. It would seem that young Mr. Kirk is fleeing from an arranged marriage to a disreputable cad by the name of Ayel.″
Mary Christine pressed a hand to her neck and swallowed sharply. Even in this distant convent had she heard tales of the cruelty of the man and his associate, Nero. Both were wealthy merchants with their sights set on power who did not take well to being refused anything. She would only imagine the furor Kirk's flight must have caused.
The Mother Superior continued. ″Though initially given the option between consenting to the marriage and entering into service to God, it would seem his choice angered his planned husband greatly and this Ayel attempted a forced elopement. His plan was only narrowly avoided through the quick intervention of Lord Spock and Lady Nyota who have sent Mr. Kirk here for safekeeping until matters can be settled. My understanding is that they will seek the assistance of Lord Pike to stand up to Nero's powerbase.″
Mary Christine's heart was already won over by the poor man's plight. ″I see. I will, of course, endeavor to make Mr. Kirk as comfortable as possible, Mother Superior. The poor man must have had a harrowing journey and be in need of a great deal of comfort.″
″Mmm, yes,″ Mother Superior said, frowning slightly. ″About that. Lady Nyota did give me some background information about Mr. Kirk in her letter of introduction. I would be cautious about exactly how much comfort you give him, Mary Christine, for the man is said to be a bit of a rake.″