AN// THIS IS THE END. Seriously. This is it guys, this and the afterward. I may revise this later. I'm not sure. I wasn't really sure how to end this, so I made it as fluffy and (slashy? xD) as i could. No sex. Sorry if i fail at now human Spock w/ cat personality. IDK. I only know how to do kitty!Spock and norm!Spock! Not both. D: Read on after this for my AN2.
Part 10 - Human Again - THE END
The Starship Enterprise was docked at Earth for basic upgrades and repair. However, everyone (even Scotty) was more interested in what was going on many miles away at StarFleet.
StarFleet's top doctors and researchers had been working on a way to turn the first officer of the Enterprise back into his normal half-human, half Vulcan form. And finally, they had found a way. The process would take many hours to as much as two days, they estimated.
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Jim Kirk was half asleep in the tiny waiting room of the huge hospital. He had a heavy leather jacket pulled over him, and was slouching so much he was in danger of falling off. Not that he cared. He had been waiting for- he glanced to the clock- twenty-eight and a half standard hours. He sighed, for what must have been the thousandth time.
Jim was the only one. A few others- Scotty, Uhura, Bones, Chekov and Sulu- were all willing to come wait with him, but decided against it. Jim would need his alone time during the process. The two had grown extremely close during the few months. So close, that Jim had fallen for his first officer (kitty?).
Jim was happy, Spock would be back to his normal self (maybe a few personality quirks now but never the less); and he could be the first officer again. Jim was very happy about this, the amount of work the crew had to pull because Spock was gone was unbearable and was taking a toll on everyone. However, despite this happiness; Jim was also worried. What if it all went back to the way it was before? Sure Spock and him were friends before all of this, but never this close. Jim was worried to death it would go back, which left Jim feeling lonely and empty.
Jim glanced around the room once more, it was the same as it had been for the last twenty-eight hours and forty-four minutes. He glanced to the heavy metal doors which lead into the area where they had Spock.
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Jim was shaken awake by a cute, red-head nurse who smiled down at him sweetly. "Captain Kirk?" She said softly. Jim opened his eyes and he shot up onto his feet. This sudden movement caused him to wobble in his spot. The nurse caught his arm and laughed a bit. "Whoa there, not so fast now."
Jim looked down to her, eyes a little wide. "Spock?" He said quickly. She smiled and nodded. "He will be out in just a moment. I was here to give you the final report..." She handed him a data PADD and he took it, reading over it quickly.
"The Patient, Spock, has recovered to the highest extent that can be done. While not 100% back to normal, personality, memory and functions are all perfectly normal and fine. Physical changes have occurred, and can not be reversed/removed. Physical changes include..."
The doors swung open before Jim could finish reading the paragraph. Along side many doctors, was a shaky looking Spock. Spock glanced around and immediately saw Jim. He breathed a small sigh of relief.
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Jim rushed over, however the first words that had come out of his mouth were not the ones he had hoped would come out. "You have a tail." He blinked, looking at the long black tail that was flicking quietly. Spock's face went a gentle green, Jim grinned now and quickly hugged his friend tightly. Spock shifted but gave Jim a hug back.
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Jim sat on the hotel bed across from Spock, looking him over. Spock's normally deep brown-black eyes had been permanently dyed a beautiful emerald green; that and the tail, where the biggest changes. But Jim could see the rest. Spock now had even more of a feline personality than before.
"Jim, why are you staring at me?" Spock asked quietly, his eyebrows arching a little. Jim stifled a giggle, thinking that Spock might have missed the reflexive action he was used too. Spock tilted his head, in the same cat-like way Jim was used to now. Jim giggled now. Spock furrowed his eyebrows together, obviously confused.
"Your just so cute with that tail of yours!" Jim giggled pointing at it. Spock paused and his tail moved up and he gently held his tail, blatantly frowning now. Jim was practically laying on the bed because he was giggling so much.
Spock blushed and looked down to the floor, shifting in his spot. He wasn't used to wearing clothes anymore, and he felt weighed down. He couldn't even sit right anymore, he kept shifting, unable to get comfortable. Jim noticed this, and he sat up, ceasing his giggle fit. "Aw, Spock..." Jim pouted now, and he moved over next to Spock. "Not used to being human again, are you?" Spock looked up.
"I was never fully human to begin with Jim." Spock said logically. Jim rolled his eyes.
"You know what I mean." Jim shifted closer and he wrapped an arm around Spock's shoulders loosely. Before, Spock would have never allowed such an action, but now it didn't seem to bother Spock. In fact, Jim noticed, Spock welcomed the touches. "It shouldn't take too long for you to get used to it again." Jim sweetly reassured.
Spock looked to his Captain, watching him for a long moment. "Jim?" Jim glanced back up to Spock's face, which was starting to get green around his nose and the tips of his ears.
"Hm? Yes Spock?" Jim started to slowly move his arm away.
"I think-" Spock paused for a moment "-it would be a good idea if I went to sleep now. The doctors were correct when they said that I would need rest within two hours after the process..." Spock said.
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Spock noticed how Jim seemed almost sad at the statement, but any traces of it were gone within a second. Jim smiled at him, and nodded. "Of course Spock. You go on to bed. I am going to stay up a little longer." He said giving Spock's shoulder a small pat.
Spock had moved to his bed and was curled up into a ball, half asleep when he heard the water start to run. Jim was taking a shower. Spock sighed, he closed his eyes as he listened to the water in the other room. Spock liked this noise,just as he had when he was on the Enterprise.
Spock didn't know how long the shower lasted while he was in his dozing state. But he could hear Jim, behind him, change and lay down on the bed that was adjacent to his own. Spock listened to Jim's steady breathing, and listened as he cocooned himself under the blankets as he always did- pulling the blankets over his head and pillow.
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It wasn't to long after Jim fell asleep that he realized there was another body next to him. This didnt, usually, bother him now. But now the body he was used to sleeping next to was much larger and much warmer. Jim opened his eyes, blinking a little, Spock had somehow wiggled himself under the blankets with Jim. His face was buried into Jim's gray t-shirt, and his tail was wrapped loosely around Jim's leg.
Jim did all he could to conceal his girlish squeal, and he took a deep breath. Watching the man next to him sleep quietly. Jim nearly jumped when Spock's hands slid down his torso and his strong arms wrapped around his waist. Jim gulped, he could feel his face get red as he watched Spock.
Spock's green eyes fluttered open and he breathed deeply, taking in the scent of the man he had cuddled up against. He pulled his face away and glanced tiredly up to the other. Jim was blushing heavily, but smiled at Spock. "Hey there." Jim whispered. Spock made a sluggish shrug. "Old habits die hard, huh?" Spock was pretty sure Jim was teasing him, but Spock just shrugged again.
"Your heart rate-" Spock purred. "-raised by 3-" he yawned the rest of the number and he laid his head back down onto Jim's chest. Jim giggled a little. "-soh- warfm-" Jim tilted his head a bit.
"Im warm?" Jim figured thats what Spock said, though he couldn't be sure. Spock nodded and wiggled closer to the other. Jim's eyes rolled up at the contact. This, was possibly the greatest thing to EVER happen to him. Spock was willing cuddled up to him, and they were happily alone and undisturbed in a hotel room. Jim didn't look back at Spock for a moment, trying to get his thoughts in order. No, he couldn't jump Spock. He took a deep breath, looking back down slowly.
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Spock's warm fingers suddenly brushed Jim's lower back. Jim's eyes widened slightly from the sudden skin contact which left shivers up his spine. Spock opened his eyes; Jim's shirt had slid up and Spock's hand was resting on the small of his back. Spock didn't move his hand, but looked up to Jim, to see if the contact was allowed. Jim smiled at him, and he pulled his hand up, petting Spock's head.
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Spock was literally purring from the petting. Spock was pressed to Jim as much as possible, eyes closed as he delightfully took in the feeling. Spock's warm fingers made slow, circular patterns on Jim's back, taking in any and all feelings he could get from Jim. Spock soon 'stumbled' upon a certain feeling, which made Spock's body feel warm and light. Spock looked back up to Jim who had stopped petting him.
Spock pressed his hand flat to Jim's back, soaking in the feeling. Jim seemed to understand what Spock was doing, and sent Spock a small surge of the feeling.
Jim~ Spock's mind purred.
Spock~ Jim replied as he pulled Spock closer to his body.
Such a nice feeling. Spock mused, mostly to himself, eyes closing now.
Would you like more of it? Spock looked up at the question, and he arched his eyebrow ever so slightly. Jim had a slight smirk on his face.
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Spock didn't realize what Jim meant until just a fraction of a second before it happened. But before he could really think, Jim was kissing him. And Spock was kissing him back. Spock pressed his hand to Jim's back more, feeling another surge of the beautiful feeling.
Spock managed to untangle one of his hands and it found its way to Jim's jaw, as they kissed. Jim's hands were holding Spock's hips and waist, holding him in place. Not that Spock would actually try and leave.
…love you...Spock...Spock didn't catch all of what Jim said, but he knew exactly what he meant. Spock returned the thought, with his own little wave of feelings to Jim.
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Jim woke up the next morning, Spock was still cuddled into Jim's body, however, now Jim was shirtless. Jim shifted a little, watching the other. No, they didn't have sex. But, they did have a pretty great make-out session that night. Spock was practically laying on top of Jim and rolled off as he moved around. Jim chuckled and he ruffled Spock's hair a little.
Jim jumped as his personal PADD vibrated on the nightstand. He grabbed it, and slid back down into his position on the bed. There was email after email from his main crew. He smiled, reading them.
Jim,
Ships almost done with repairs. However you and Spock have been given a week of shore leave so that Spock can recover.
Leo.
P.S. You suck, I can't believe you get a week off!
Jim,
How is Spock doing? Is he OK? How did it go!? How long did it take? Is he drinking enough water, and make him some soup if you can.
…
Uhura
(the rest of Uhura's three emails continued on like this).
Captain,
Please wish Spock well for us!
Sulu & Chekov
Jim,
How is Spock doing? I heard the process went well and that he wasn't to abnormally changed. Good to hear.
Pike
Jim smiled as he read everyone's messages. Of course, none of them were actually for him. He looked to the still sleeping Spock and then started to write an email to everyone.
Dear Everyone,
I, your captain, am perfectly fine. Thanks for asking. Though the fifty-hour wait was brutal on me, I am alive and well.
That will show them, Jim thought with a little smirk.
Spock is fine and well and his back to his normal self. Well, for the most part. He has a tail still and his eyes are green. He can't exactly sit normally anymore either. But other than that- 100% perfectly fine.
Doctors informed me that the next two or three days he will pretty much just be sleeping. Because, we all know he didn't sleep enough while a cat.
Jim's letter continued on with the other important things. Including a medical file for Bones and a reassurance to Uhura that he would not let Spock starve while they were away and that he knew how to take care of a sick person. (Bones would later try to challenge that statement).
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Jim was reading news and updates on the Enterprise, out of boredom- when Spock eyes opened. Spock looked up to Jim and he smiled sheepishly. Jim looked down to him and smiled back. "Good morning." Jim glanced back to PADD when an email popped up. Spock tilted his head in curiosity.
"Am I correct in assuming you have been receiving many emails concerning my well beaing?" Spock arched an eyebrow as he sat up. Jim nodded.
"Yup, and of course, no one asked how I was doing." He rolled his eyes. "I mean, I only sat for fifty hours in some god-forsaken chair in a cold little room." Jim frowned now, looking at Spock. Spock frowned too, which made Jim smile in turn.
"If it is of any help," Spock reached out and touched Jim's hand, leaning in as he did. "I thought of you the enitre time I was in there... and how much I wished you could be there." Spock pressed his lips to Jim's temple, he grinned widely.
"You did?" Jim smiled, grabbing a hold of Spock's hand. Spock nodded and laid his head on Jim's shoulder. His green eyes landed on the email on the PADD. It was from Uhura.
Jim,
I'm sorry I forgot to ask how you were doing. But we all knew that you would pull through without to many injuries. ;) Tell Spock we love him, no matter how illogical he says it is.
Loads of Love,
Uhura
Spock took a deep breath. "It's not too illogical, for this situation. Ill allow it." Jim laughed whole-heartedly and he shook his head.
"You have become quite the character Spock." Jim leaned down, kissing Spock's cheek now. Spock just shrugged.
Reaching up, he pulled the PADD from Jim's hands and placed it back on the nightstand. Jim blinked a little, watching Spock as he sat up more and crawled on top of Jim's lap, and straddle him. Jim went pink, and Spock leaned in, kissing Jim on the lips quickly.
"Id much rather, receive love from you though." Spock said simply.
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THE END!
Seriously guys, its the end of The Feline Way! Or is it? ;)
Officially, yes for the most part. However I will be adding a little afterwards/epilogue.
I wanted to thank every single person who added this story to their favorites, alerts, etc. and took time to review/comment this story. It means a lot to me, especially because this was my first fanfiction EVER. So thank you very much! I hope this ending is pleasing for you guys, as much as I would love to keep it going, I think this is a good place to stop.
And for all of those who wondered how the heck this was going to end up Kirk/Spock, here is how. ;) Quite cleaver, I think. :)
If I didn't get to a scenario you suggested or just was hoping to see, why don't you write it? Id love to read anything you guys make. ?? Just a thought. ;) Id love to see that people were inspired (of sorts) to do something like that.
Anyways, I shall quite my rambling now while I can. I AM OFF TO WRITE THE AFTERWARD!
Much Love
(S.) Abernathy
P.S. Afterward teaser word: waffles