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Author's Note: I don't know if you guys know, but I am better. I even updated my stories. But got no comments on some of them, so I didn't write any new stuff except one chapter for One Night Stand. But, I know that a lot of you don't know what I got better from. You could call it food poisoning. I, having been a vegan since my early teens, have not eaten dairy for quite along time. Or so I though. After my unfortunate incident with the car, one of my friends(he works as a fitness trainer, so immediately assumed that he knew what was best for me) had been making me smoothies and other foods using yogurt, ice cream, and milk. I thought it tasted weird, but I didn't think any of it. (A lot of the food he made tasted weird.)Finally his girl friend had asked me if I had finally stopped being vegan(one of the many people who thinks I shouldn't be) and I had asked why. She told me about the food. Not to soon after that I felt really sick. I was on the computer for awhile, but when I almost threw up on it, I decided this was a bad idea. Anyway(oh gosh, my note is going to be longer than the story!) it inspired me to write this fic. I'm sure everyone has read at least one Hurt(Kirk)/Comfort(Spock) story. As great as those are, Kirk isn't the only one who gets hurt. (I mean yes, he's more prone to these sorts of things, but) I was determined to find a situation where it could be Hurt(Spock)/Comfort(Kirk). Instead we get Sick(Spock)/Comfort(Kirk). Oh Well, close enough? another story dedicated to Miss a_a. So now that I have finished rambling, enjoy(oh, it is not a one-shot. It's a bit longer than that.):
No Thank You
Part One
How Science Officers Aalaa and Sadie had survived on the Hobokenya planet for six months just to learn more about the people was a miracle in itself. The fact that they had learned anything was another one of the miracles the ladies had produced. In all fairness, they had also stayed on the planet to watch the crop growth, and make sure there were no more disturbances from the area. Most of the crew who met the Hobokens admitted they would not be able to do the mission. Of course, both ladies had seemed over joyed to find that they would be escorted to the nearest shore station and from there they could return to their places at Star Fleet. The two were supposed to stay there for a whole year, but with the Federation needing people after the Romulan attack, they had been ordered to return.
All of the Hobokens seemed very sad to see the ladies leaving. Before the ladies left they invited them, and a large portion of the Enterprise crew, to one last dinner together. Many had politely declined, but a small portion had done the right thing and agreed to come. The small group consisted of Captain Kirk, First Officer Spock, Lieutenant Uhura, Chief Medical Officer McCoy, and Scotty. Scotty had immediately taken a liking to the people when they had announced that their drink of choice was scotch. And that the particular drink was served with every meal.
Aalaa and Sadie had been sent to the planet to help with crops because the planet had previously relied on livestock for food. They still did, but they were slowly adding more vegetables and slightly healthier food to their diets. However, Sadie and Aalaa were leaving before they had time to see how they handled a harvest on their own. Both were some what wary, but decided that they would be able to survive. And even if the crops didn't work out, the Hobokens could survive without it until the ladies could come back and try again.
The two women were very smart and knew the eating habits of many of the species in the universe. Including Vulcans. Spock had been around when they had tried to explain what he ate to the cooks.
"LaShawndra, I'm asking you not to soak the veggies in the meat. Also refrain from using the gravy on everything. It's just one plate, so I'm not asking much."
"Miss Aalaa, I don't understand, I would have to make a whole nother small batch, and with the extra people to feed, I don't have that kind of time." LaShawndra said sounding exasperated.
"Officer Aalaa, they don't need to go through extra work just to accommodate me. I'm sure you have some sort of dish that doesn't use the meat from the animals, am I correct?"
LaShawndra seemed relieved instantly. "Yes suh, we do. I have just enough left to make you a bowl."
"Thank you. I would like to know where Science Officer Sadie is, I need to speak to her about using her methods on new Vulcan."
Aalaa pressed her lips together obviously trying to remember where her partner had wandered off to. "I believe she went looking for McCoy. She didn't want to put a burden on him, but she wanted some help with treating some of her 'patients' before she had to leave."
"The way you said 'patients insinuated that you have some apprehensive feelings towards them." Spock observed out loud.
"Well yeah, she's a bit too nice. Sending her to a planet like this was not the best of choices. She does her best to help everyone and some how manages to get more banged up than them. I will miss this planet, but I won't miss Sadie's behavior."
Spock quirked an eyebrow. "We are talking about Science Officer Sadie Ricmant?" he remembered her from when he used to teach. She was a quiet but dangerous person. She rarely showed emotion but when she did it was very similar to an explosion.
"Ah, I see most everyone had heard the stories?" Aalaa said with a laugh. "I think she didn't fit in well in the school. But once she got out of there she somewhat mellowed out. She even smiles from time to time. I would suggest checking the medical section in the XVII area. That's where she keeps her special cases. "
Spock nodded and left the room. He found her exactly where Aalaa had said she would be. McCoy was also there. An unexpected but not unwanted guest was Kirk. He was keeping some adolescents attention by telling them about all the adventures he had done within the past few months. McCoy was looking over the medical supplies and muttering to himself. Sadie was arranging a bandage on a scuffed up looking Hoboken. She acknowledged the Vulcan's presence before the men did.
"Commander Spock, am I to assume you are here to speak about the matter on new Vulcan?" she said finishing securing the bandage.
"You are correct to assume that. Would you like to speak here, or some where else?"
"Which ever you prefer sir, I have no preference."
"I believe the methods you used in helping grow crops here could be replicated to produce many of the compounds used in Vulcan sedatives."
"On the new planet? I am not sure. I'm a Science Officer, not a miracle worker. How those plants grew on Vulcan is still a mystery to me. The conditions of the planet are much less fertile than Hobokenya. I could look into creating some sort of green house that ran on solar energy that could grow the planet, but Star Fleet is also wanting me to go into active duty on USS Reliant. I would not go into duty for a least 7 weeks, so I would do my best to have some sort of layout done by then."
"I'm sure you understand how important what I'm asking you to do is."
"I do." Sadie said somewhat defensive. "And I already said I'll do my best with the time and materials I have been given."
A short buzz alarmed everyone who was used to it that it was time to eat. As the group made their way to the dining area Sadie seemed to disappear. Spock was served some sort of soup. It had a very strange taste and smell, and Spock was fairly certain that he had never had anything like it. About halfway into the dinner Sadie seemed to burst in. Her head whipped around to where Spock was sitting.
"Oh God, you ate it." she said sounding very guilty.
"Yes. They invited us to this dinner, and it would be most impolite to not eat."
Sadie proceeded to ignore him. "You let them serve him that?" Sadie said obviously angered at Aalaa.
"There's no meat in it. LaShawndra said-"
"LaShawndra, instead of meat what did you put in the food you served Commander Spock?"
"Well, the man said no meat from the animals so I used the guts and the other parts we don't use as meat."
Sadie massaged her temple. "I'm very sorry for the inconvenience. I'm sure we can get your stomach pumped when we get on the Enterprise." She said turning to Spock who looked like he about to throw up.
"I...I have never eaten meat in my whole life, and now I have just congested-" Spock gagged. Kirk, who had been seated next to him, stood up and managed to support Spock enough for him to stand.
"Don't try to talk." Kirk said quietly. "Thank you for the dinner, I'm afraid to say we need to get up to our ship. Bones," Bones was immediately at the other side of Spock scanning him. Kirk turned to Aalaa and Sadie. "Gather your things and be at the transport pads as soon as possible."
"Yes sir." Both women walked off, Sadie obviously quietly reprimanding Aalaa.
(Yea...so I got everything off to a nice little start... I would like a few reviews before continuing. But I want to warn you, not all of the chapter will be as long as this one. I will try to update every two to three days, and your reviews will compel me to update faster. Hint Hint.)
