Chapter 6 ~ It Just Is
Spock returned to the conference room, stoic but stiff. The small conversation that he had had with Eon had upset his normal logic. In fact, everything about Eon upset his logic. She acted with her heart, not thinking before she leapt. Her heart spoke volumes about what she valued and whom she cared about. And she did care deeply about him. In turn, he cared deeply about her. He turned his attention back to the trial at hand, attempting to keep himself composed as Commander Long told his story to the councilors. Spock could see that many of them had a look of disdain on their face and Admiral Cat's tan features showed disgust at association with Commander Long.
Eon had run to the observatory room where transparent aluminum windows showed the twinkling stars. She stopped and stared. The sight was beautiful. She walked to the center of the observatory and sat down. The stars twinkled down at her, reminding her of so many things. Her mother's lullaby floated into her head, 'The stars, the moon, they have all been blown out/You left me in the dark/No dawn, no day, I'm always in this twilight/In the shadow of your heart' More prominent in her mind was the time she showed Spock her planet's moon… Spock made her very confused. She loved him but didn't know why and the effects of the Yul fruit should have been eliminated from her system. But, the feelings had remained.
Spock, Kirk, Scotty, Sulu and Commander Long were dismissed while the councilors conferenced about the ruling. "Spock, please go find Eon. I have a feeling that this will not take long." Kirk said to his friend who inclined his head and moved off.
The only logical place for Eon to be would be in the observatory. So few people went there after the first few weeks of being stationed on a Starbase that it was more than likely to be empty. As he entered the observatory, he saw Eon sitting on the floor, staring at the stars. He felt the corners of his mouth tug up and he crossed quietly to her. Sitting next to her, Spock looked to Eon's face. It was calmer and illuminated by the gentle glow of the stars. "It's the zing." She said softly, leaning her head to rest on Spock's shoulder.
He raised an eyebrow in question. "My mother used to tell me about it." Eon began to explain. "It's something unexplainable that happens between two people. It just happens and they know that they are meant to be."
"That is illogical." Spock replied, making Eon laugh.
"It isn't any part logical." She said, kissing his cheek. "It just is."
[AN: Yup, if you saw Hotel Transylvania, you know what the zing is. And yes, I stole it *evil laugh* Since anyone could see that I didn't make the zing up, I don't own it. In fact, I own just about nothing in this story save for Eon, her family, her planet, Commander Long and (most certainly) Admiral Cat. ~CH]
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Spock and Eon walked back to the conference room, hand in hand just before the final hallway when they broke the contact, both feeling a hollow space in their chests. Kirk, Scotty, Sulu and Commander Long (along with his escort) had already gone into the conference so Spock and Eon rushed in just as Admiral Cat said, "Commander Long, this council finds you guilty of all charges. You will be stripped of your position in Star Fleet and sent to the Delta Vega moon prison."
Eon smiled wide but kept herself composed though as the guards took the former Commander Long off to be incarcerated. The councilors signed off. "And, to prevent something like this from happening again, the council is going to include Elysium in their upcoming summit of all ambassadors." Admiral Cat continued. "Captain Kirk, your crew and the Enterprise will pick up all the ambassadors and take them to the prime location. Seeing as how Ms. Time has represented her people and her planet before this council, I am appointing her as the representative of Elysium for the summit. Admiral Cat out."
The screens were blank but Eon's face was full of emotion. "Mr. Scott and Mr. Sulu, please get in contact with as many as the crew as you can that we will be heading out tomorrow at 0700." Kirk instructed his two officers.
"Aye sir." They said in unison before moving off.
"Mr. Spock, normally I would ask you to go prep the ship but…" Kirk began leaning to the side to look at Eon. "You look like you need a bit of relaxation. Take the night off Spock." He finished, walking off to go prep the Enterprise.
Spock raised an eyebrow. Then, he felt a tender hand on his shoulder. "Spock…" Eon said softly and I dawned on him; Kirk had given him permission to spend time with Eon.
The corners of his mouth tugged up as he turned to face her, taking her hand and kissing her palm. She yellow eyes fluttered closed at the contact. Spock held her hand tightly, feeling their mingled emotions. He could not imagine life without Eon being in it. Then, Spock got an idea. "Eon." He said, his voice low.
"Spock?" she replied, stepping closer and into his space.
"Since both of us have apparently experienced a 'zing', it would seem only logical for us to become man and wife." He said softly, making Eon take a slight step back to look at him.
"What?" Eon asked.
"My feelings towards you have not waned nor changed from our experiences on Elysium. I could not imagine my existence without you in it so I am merely requesting that you and I make our relationship official and permanent before the masses." Spock explained in further detail.
Eon's face was still conveying that she was confused. Spock sighed and bowed his head. Time to put logic aside and go from the heart. "Eon, I love you and I want you in my life forever. Will you marry me?" he said plainly.
Her face softened and she gazed at him adoringly. "Oh, that's what you were saying." She said softly.
"Indeed." Spock replied, his heart pumping wildly in his ribcage.
"Yes." Eon said, smiling wide.
"Yes?" Spock asked.
"Yes, yes, yes Tar'cha, yes!" she said, excitedly launching herself at him, wrapping her arms around his neck and forcing him to catch her in his arms.
They twirled around, Eon laughing and Spock relishing in her contact. He set her on the ground and kissed her soundly. "When?" she asked, nearly breathless.
"I cannot stand to not have you for one more moment my t'hy'la." Spock said. "It must be now."
Eon smiled and kissed him again. "Then let it be so." She said.
"My t'hy'la." He said, kissing her again.
"What does that mean?" Eon asked, slightly puzzled by the word Spock kept calling her.
"It means 'friend or lover' and is a Vulcan term of endearment." Spock explained, cupping her face.
Eon leaned into the contact, placing her hand over his. Spock released her face to clutch her hand. "I must ask you one question before we proceed to the wedding chapel." Spock said as they walked off.
"What is it?" Eon replied, squeezing his hand.
"What does Tar'cha mean?" Spock asked.
Eon laughed a bit. "It means 'my love' but it loses something in translation." Eon replied.
Spock hinted at a smile, making Eon stop short. Spock raised an eyebrow and looked at her. "Before we get married I want to see you smile." She said, her face severe but very open.
Spock paused for a moment before composing himself again. He had to think about what made him happy: music, classical literature, Eon kissing him. The smile came and Eon gasped. "You are even more handsome when you smile Spock." Eon said, hugging him.
"Indeed." Spock replied, hugging her back.
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The wedding was quick and the parson was very surprised to see the infamous Commander Spock getting married. Yet, the way that the woman looked at him, sheer love in her startling yellow eyes and the way that he returned her gaze melted the parson's heart. Their tender but traditional vows nearly made the parson tear up. Their first kiss as husband and wife made the parson clap and they all but ran out of the chapel, the woman laughing and Commander Spock actually smiling slightly.
The morning came all too soon for Eon and Spock. Only they and the Starbase's parson knew that they were married but luckily, Eon's quarters were next door to Spock's. She awoke to the beeping from the door and her heart sank. She was lying naked next to her husband and could not find her clothing on the floor. Where had Spock thrown it? "Mr. Spock, are you in there?" Kirk's voice said on the other side of the door.
Spock groaned and rolled out of bed, grabbing his pants and shucking them on. He straightened and glanced at Eon, her expression making him smile a bit. He motioned her to lie back on the bed while he dealt with Kirk. He walked to the door and let it open, his frame blocking much of his room. "Captain Kirk, how may I help you?" he asked, his clam and composure put up again.
"Spock, the ship takes off in a few minutes. You aren't even dressed!" Kirk exclaimed, noting his First Officer's lack of shirt.
"I am aware of that Captain. Please excuse me while I get dressed." Spock replied, inclining his head.
Kirk nodded and let his friend get dressed. "Mrs. Spock, I would suggest you get dressed as well and go back to your quarters before presenting yourself again." Spock said, crossing fast to his dresser and pulling out a uniform shirt.
Eon sighed. "If you insist Mr. Spock…" she said, rising from the bed, still completely naked. "Can you find my dress then?"
Spock glanced at her and found himself staring at her bare figure. "Spock, my dress." Eon said again, picking up his crinkled shirt.
He glanced around and saw the purple garment. He picked it up and handed it to her. She smiled and took it slipping on the clothing. She ran her fingers through her unbraided hair and went to Spock's side. She kissed his cheek before rushing out and to her quarters. Spock inhaled and left his quarters, striding towards the bridge. His mind was settled more so than before he married Eon. The cold metal of the simple gold band tingled against his skin. He entered the bridge and went right to his station. "Normally, I recommend sleeping in but for you to do so Spock is very surprising." Kirk said, spinning in his chair to look on as Spock manned his station.
"I merely slept through my alarm Captain. I assure you, it will not happen again." Spock replied evenly.
Kirk nodded before ordering the ship off to pick up the first ambassador.