This is a short chapter but no worries. I have more to come. Trying not to dwell on what we already know. Want to get to the good stuff. ^_^ Thanks for the first review Kay! It was much appreciated!
Some years later…
A girl in her late teens ran for the tall mountainous building where the elders gathered together. She knew it was an important day and she refused to be late. She saw Amanda waiting outside for her and waving frantically. She dashed across the yard getting looked at by older Vulcans. She reached Amanda in record time.
"My god you've gotten fast! You ran all the way from your house?!" Amanda asked incredulously.
"Hell yeah, I cannot miss this! I promised him I would be here for moral support and a good ass kicking if need be," she stated not even out of breath.
Amanda smiled.
"Do you really think he's going to go through with it? Request to go to Starfleet instead of staying here and helping to teach at the Science Academy?" Amanda asked.
Olivia nodded without hesitating.
"He wants this more than I do. You and I both know that he doesn't belong here."
Amanda nodded and they waited until they heard the door creak open and Spock stepped out. Olivia shot up and held her breath.
"Well?" she asked crossing her fingers.
Spock's expression didn't change.
"I will be accompanying you to Starfleet Academy in the morning," he said and she jumped up and hugged him tightly.
He returned the hug after a few moments of deliberation. He was still getting used to her unyielding hugs.
"This is awesome, I'm so glad you're coming with me!" she yelled.
Amanda hugged her son softly and he returned it quickly. She was his mother after all.
"I am so proud of you Spock. I think Starfleet will be a great experience for you, and those you teach," she said gently.
Spock nodded.
"I must go pack…" he said and Olivia nodded.
"I'll see you tomorrow Spock."
They said their goodbyes and headed off to pack. Upon arriving at Starfleet Academy, they were at the top of their classes and graduated early, both coming back to teach at Starfleet. Their friendship never changed.