Unexpected
Introduction
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Tabitha stood in front of the mirror wearing a deep royal purple long sleeved top that Vulcan women wear covering her every bit of her flesh though it did show her curves. She has on black jeans which were of earth fashion. They showed her conflicting relationship with that planet.
Spock walked over to her and wrapped his arms around her waist.
"You must be ready to leave in five minutes. Mother will take you to the shuttle where you will return to earth," Spock stated before gently kissing her neck then turning away. He went to finish readying himself.
"Once I leave you'll head off to the Education Pods and I'll go to earth and things will… get back to the way they once were," she stated and he nodded.
"Only I will always be connected to you and you to me," he stated. She nodded at this though didn't speak. She didn't trust her voice at that moment in time.
'I will miss you my love,' she told him through their bond. He gently pulled her in his arms and they braced their foreheads against one another. It was an intimate gesture that she reveled in. Standing there she felt like all of the universe's problems and her own flaws melted away. She knew she wasn't the prettiest woman though she did have certain attributes men seemed to like. She wasn't completely in control like she should be, surviving off of adrenaline and danger.
'As I you, my t'hy'la,' he responded back though she sensed his discomfort at her emotions and her train of thought.
"Spock, Tibby. We really need to leave or you'll both be late," Amanda called and Tibby sighed before stepping from Spock first. Then she looked at her husband while grabbing one of her the three bags she'd brought with her, though she now had a fourth bag that she somehow acquired. Three of the four were already at the shuttle.
"We need to leave," she told him and he nodded before stepping back. Then he led her from the room and down the stairs. She move through those lightly tanned halls full of warmth like an old fashioned kitchen and dining area of a farm house on earth.
She watched him say good bye, touching her hand gently before he headed away. He walked away, his face a mask and every emotion hidden. But she sensed his turmoil. He wanted to stay with her. He wanted to say goodbye and watch her leave though it was not logical. She could feel that.
Sighing once he was out of sight she turned to his mother.
"The consulate will try and keep you from getting in contact with him. They will act superior. They did the few times I've remained on earth while Sarek returned here, not letting my calls through. Just… keep on them. Never give up trying," Amanda told her.
"I won't stop," she promised the older woman who nodded her head approvingly. Then they left, using the Vulcan motor vehicle to get to the platform where the other teens were talking happily. They were energetic.
"Be careful on earth. I know you are an adrenaline junkie… but remember, you have Spock's life tied to yours now," Amanda warned her and she nodded. "And remember, we are your family now. Even if it takes you years to find Spock again we will always be your family." Tibby smiled shyly, unaccustomed to the idea of family.
"Thank you," Tibby whispered while looking down. She wasn't prepared for Lady Amanda Grayson, her mother-in-law, to hug her then point at the ring Spock had given her which she was wearing around her neck.
"Well, they won't wait forever, my daughter. Time for you to be leaving," Amanda said and Tibby nodded.
"Bye," she told the woman who smiled.
"See you soon, Tabitha Kirk," Amanda said. Then Tibby went inside the shuttle with her bag. She went to a seat next to a window and looked out at Amanda who waved. The Vulcans glanced at her as if she was a science experiment. Amanda didn't pay them any heed though. Tibby waved back at them.
Then the shuttle took off leaving the planet's surface. In doing it so it was taking her away from her husband and taking her from her time as Tabitha or Tibby. She was going to return to a life where she was Jamie Tabitha Kirk.
Sighing she felt her heart break. She wondered, secretly, if she'd ever see the surface of that planet again and if she'd ever see her husband's face again…
TO BE CONTINUED…
