Vulcans can be the most stubborn species in the world and are the most logical species in the entire universe. Star Fleet got wind of the entire story from top to bottom. Well, they really got wind of it when the Enterprise B returned for repairs. Several crew members were attended to in Med Bay with one being James Tiberius Kirk being treated for a head injury. Spock was being treated for dehydration (which was puzzling at first as he looked completely humanoid with legs and all) by drinking a lot of water. Jennifer? She was assigned to another ship called the USS Belghorn as a Ensign. That broke the back of the camel. She left Star Fleet and rumored to have deflected to the Romulans.
Which was odd.
Who would be that mad to join the most paranoid race in the galaxy?
. . . 2294. . .
"How does it feel to be a lieutenant Commander, Leonard?" Statak asked, walking down the cargo hall with Grayson.
"Statak, I will not repeat myself," Grayson said. "Call me Grayson."
"Going by your middle name, still?" Statak asked.
"Yes." Grayson said.
"Kirk sounds professional and Leonard sounds friendly," Statak said. "Grayson sounds a lot like son of Gray. A lot like Norse."
"Grayson makes me distinctive in the Kirk family," Grayson said. "I want to stick out. Be the sore thorn in the family."
". . . Is that why you were the one who was mostly in fights?" Statak asked.
Grayson shook his head.
"Those were about the girls." Grayson said.
"Hmph, typical." Statak said.
"What was it like walking around with two different sets of ears?" Grayson asked.
"I got a lot of teasing," Statak said. "But I was better than humans. I wouldn't dare let them see . . ." He cleared his throat. "What ship have you been assigned to?"
"I haven't heard," Grayson said. "I am taking a shuttle to it. The very same one I am heading to."
"Hm, that is a surprise." Statak noted.
"I am a navigator," Grayson said. "I assume that means being a navigator comes with knowing less information about where I am being stationed."
"Do you know who's the captain?" Statak asked.
"Not at all." Grayson said.
Truth to be told, Grayson's act was cleaned up due to the meeting of his twin brother. Grayson had also met a girl, a Amazonar, who deeply attracted him and both brought out a different side. A strong, vigorous lover who could match her desires. Her name was Roselle, a woman with blue skin and sharp fingernails, and rosy straight hair. They had agreed to keep in contact.
"How's your mother been since the loss of. . . You know." Grayson said.
"T'Ellen was a great loss. . ." Statak said. "It is a shame she never saw a Kirk become Lieutenant Commander."
The two came to a stop in front of the shuttle where there were a few other people. The shuttle seemed to be almost full. They were apparently waiting for the last passenger. Grayson turned toward Statak then he made the Vulcan hand sign, easily, with his right hand.
"Live long and prosper." Grayson said.
Statak nodded.
"As to you." Statak said, declining to reciprocate.
Grayson lowered his hand then he boarded the shuttle. The shuttle doors closed behind Grayson with a soft metal whish. He could hear the shuttle taking off from the hangar.
"I would really have preferred to use the transporter to get aboard." Came a familiar voice to Grayson.
Grayson turned toward the source of a younger man with light brown hair and a growing beard.
"Mr Leland?" Grayson asked.
"Damn it!" Leland said, turning in the direction of the man who said his name. "I told you, it is Leland!"
Grayson was confused.
"Assigned to the same ship?" Grayson said. "That is not possible."
"Wait, you are assigned to the ship I am on?" Leland asked.
"Uh huh," Grayson said. There was a look of terror on Leland's face. "How's life been for you?"
Leland frowned.
"Since the Enterprise has been under extensive repairs, I haven't gotten a moment's peace about you and your brothers stunt." Leland said.
Grayson laughed.
"Hey, its that Kirk kid!" Came a older man.
The crowd then focused on Grayson and asked him a bunch of questions. Some of them were outrageous so he simply replied 'I am sorry, I am not at the liberty to reply.' and some were very simple. For example: "How did you know your parents weren't dead?", "Who told you that you had a twin?","How come you never met your twin until last year?", and "How did your brother get to become captain of the second version of the Enterprise?" among others.
Then they suddenly went silent seeing their stationed ship in the view.
Grayson's jaw dropped and his eyes widened.
"I seriously hope the captain doesn't wreck her." Leland complained.
"Who's our captain?" Grayson asked.
"Captain Hikaru Sulu." Came a Irish speaker.
On the saucer section read 'USS Enterprise-B 1701.'
"Doesn't she look beautiful?" Came another.
"Twice the size of the original Enterprise!" Came a young woman.
Our setting changes to a scenery where there is a pasture. We see two older men on horses. These horses had scales and longer necks than the ones on Earth. This planet is incredibly Earth like. It has some twenty-first century buildings quite miles away. The two older men were Spock and James T. Kirk respectively. Kirk had been sweating from being out in the heat for so long. It must be two thirty-four in the afternoon. They were in leisure outfits. Spock hadn't been sweating, apparently, unlike his partner.
"Jim," Spock said. "Why name a horse Mrs Frizzle?"
"Because just look at her!" Kirk gestured over to the mane of the horse. His fingers wrapped around the horses hair that was a light red. "Her hair is wild and curly."
"I do not see the significance of Mrs Frizzle." Spock said, looking toward Jim.
"Mrs Frizzle was the driver of a magical school bus capable of doing anything, going anywhere, any time, any place!" Kirk said. "This," He patted on the side of the horse. "Is the fine beauty of breeding and gets the rider anywhere. Did you see her one time be on the roof?" That earned a look of surprise from Spock. "A couple weeks ago."
Spock looked over to the horse.
"I have certainly misjudged you." Spock said.
The horse neighed.
Kirk had a small laugh.
"Spock, did you hear Sulu's taking command of the Enterprise B?" Kirk asked, as Frizzle pat his hooves on the dirt.
"Hm, I have." Spock said.
"And guess where Tusok is." Kirk said.
"I dare not guess." Spock said.
"First Officer on Enterprise B." Kirk said.
"That quickly?" Spock said.
Kirk grinned.
"Star Fleet was impressed with Tusok," Kirk said. "With what he did and all." Kirk raised a eyebrow. "Am I the only one who has been keeping an eye on the politics?"
"Affirmative." Spock said.
"And Grayson is on the same ship, as navigator," Kirk said. "Ten year mission in space."
"Ten years," Spock said. "In space, together. Sulu may have a headache by the time the mission is over."
Kirk grinned.
It seems that fate pulls these twins together, Kirk noted.
Space brought them together, Spock replied.
I wonder what drew them to space, Kirk replied.
Our exploits, Spock replied, there is a fifty-six point nine percent chance that we inspired Tusok to join Star Fleet.
The two shared a long gaze toward each other playing with the idea.
"I bet I can beat you back to the ranch." Kirk said.
Spock raised an arched eyebrow.
"Your horse is not built for speed," Spock said. "So it is logical I will be there first. If I get there, first: you are to rename that horse Black Beauty. She has the beauty of the name sake."
"If I win," Kirk replied. "We are having sex on the couch and I am not changing the name of the horse."
Spock smiled.
"That is agreeable." Spock said.
"Mrs Frizzle," Kirk said. "To the ranch!"
Mrs Frizzle turned around and headed her way back toward the ranch. Spock smiled then instructed his horse,Excelsior, to follow after the racing horse. His horse raced through the pasture in between the two mounds, past a few ponds, and past a few other riders. Some of them had to pause in their ride to see if their minds were not playing tricks with them. They could hear the laughter of two old men be left behind. Full of delight and joy. Young men at heart. Spock and Kirk would both arrive at the same time to the ranch. The end result? They would have sex on the couch.
In their apartment.
Kirk had everything he ever wanted. A family, proof that he and Spock were married,wedding ring, wedding certificate, Spock Prime reunited with his Jim, and he would never leave the Vulcan's side. Kirk smiled, Spock's left arm wrapped around his back. Kirk's hand was on the hairy chest of his beloved Spock. Kirk could hear the steady heart beat of his husband. He could listen to it for two hundred years. They would always end up on the same bridge in whichever lifetimes. They would always end up together, no matter the circumstance. They could be brothers, lovers, friends, and partners in any lifetime.
Kirk loved his life.
He couldn't ask for more.
The End.