As always, no profit, no gain.
A/N One of my reviewers, Jada91 gave me a wonderful suggestion. 'Why not fast forward?
The one thing we know is that as time passed our two 'lovers' became an extraordinary clandestine couple. Many stories have allowed us to explore them in classrooms, on trips, making explorations together, dealing with her classroom assistantship and romance, etc. Now, however, we will, as we fast forward, observe and study, separation and communication.
Chapter Twenty five
When You Wish Upon A Star
At the End of the Day
Then came the day-of physical separation. Spock and Nyota walked to the Embassy. The atmosphere was solemn to say the least. Everything was set up for them to communicate through the Embassy's communication array. Their messages had been assigned the highest priority and security settings.
They were seated in her office, she at the desk, he on the couch. He was just staring at her.
"I will remember everything about you K'diwa. She lifted her com unit and put it in holo mode and digitally recorded him.
Swallowing back tears she sent, 'I don't have the gift of your perfect memory, this will comfort me.'
He stood as he said, "I must report to the Tiberus in one hour. It has been my desire to spend these last minutes on Terra with you. My mother has informed me that the time will go quickly and that our reward will be great."
Looking downward she said, "On Terra when someone we love leaves to go away we often give them a good-bye kiss, she rushed to him and buried her head in his chest as her shoulders trembled. For the first time in their acquaintance he held her close and placed his chin on the top of her head. It was as he always imagined, she fit perfectly. Spock lifted her face upward and using the back of his hand wiped the tears from her face. Her eyes were closed as he took her chin in his hand and raised her lips to his lowered ones. He too closed his eyes and in that moment of unification he saw their future bright before him As he had calculated, there was a 99.8% chance that she would cry again and he had estimated correctly. After a few breathless seconds he brought his hands up to her shoulders and he separated from her.
"K'diwa Taluhk nash-veh k'dular." (Beloved, I cherish thee.) Reverting to standard he continued, "When I return, please accept me as your mate."
"Yes, yes, yes!
With that statement he pulled a small black velvet box from his pocket, opened it. Inside was a ring, the stone was blood red. He placed it on her finger, looked at her, stepped back, and turned toward the door.
Her last sight of him was as he opened the door, turned to look at her again, straightened his shoulders and exited the room..
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Three months after Spock left Amanda and Nyota published their book. It proved to be a 'blockbuster' which became the touchstone for Xenolinquistic studies throughout the galaxy. Besides making a greater name for herself, Amanda had introduced the world to her 'daughter,' Nyota. In addition, Amanda split the profits in half, making Nyota not only an author of note, but also one who had received a sizeable check.
Spock and Nyota had decided to add an additional degree of security to their messages, they would only communicate in High Romulan. So few persons anywhere knew the language, so their sentiments would be understood by each of them perfectly.
Space Calling Terra
Message Number One
K'diwa:
'Through our bond I am aware that you are well. Star Fleet has assigned us to a special mission and Captain Pike has already placed me in the first away team. I am not at liberty to tell you the location or nature of that assignment, but be assured that I feel confident in the setting and the security that he has put in place.
'Nyota, will you, as the Terran expression states, 'humor me' by fulfilling this illogical request, I wish that every night that we remain apart you sleep in one of my shirts. Although I will acknowledge such an request is not sound, I will find comfort in the knowledge that in that way I am with you. Unbeknown to you, I have secreted away something belonging to you… You are on my mind constantly.'
Your Spock
Terra Calling Space
Answer to Message Number One
My Beloved:
I am in receipt of your first message, which by the way I printed out and secreted away. Your suggestion has already been implemented. You do know that I will not be settled until you contact me upon your return to the ship. Please be careful. I sleep in your shirt and with your holo pic. I am yours.
Nyota
Space Calling Terra
Message Number Two
K'diwa:
This message will be brief and will not be followed by another until I return to the ship. We are orbiting the designated planet and the away team will be gathered in the shuttle bay in ten minutes. My thoughts are constantly of you.
Your Spock
Terra Calling Space
Answer to Message Number Two
I am sure that this message will stay lock up in your com unit until you return. I can assure you that the bond works both ways, I am aware of your well being and am relieved that I am privy to such information. When you return to the ship, rest, meditate and then send me a message. I am forever
Your Nyota
Space Calling Terra
Message Number Three
K'diwa:
I do not know if your are aware that the Tiberius is also a research ship. Upon my return I spent time in the ship's green house. It was bright and smelled of Terra. I decided to study my manuals there and I did so as I fingered the piece of your clothing I had secreted away. You would brand me as most illogical and for you I would attempt a smile.
Your Spock
Terra Calling Space
Answer to Message Number Three
My Spock:
I finally was able to determine the identity of the 'spirited away' item of clothing. I know it is red and small. So, each of us have a degree of comfort by these remembrances-for you unnecessary but desired, for me most necessary. The Embassy staff has been most helpful. An older Vulcan matron by the name of T'Paal has at times come and sat with me. She knits and is a person of few words, but has been a steadying influence for me. She explained that she has a close kinship with your family and is close to Amanda. Maybe your Mother has requested that she look in on me. I am always happy when she hums Vulcan melodies.
Forever,
Your Nyota
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Additional Notes:
We will take a short trip away from messages in the next chapter to address a situation that touches Nyota's heart. Eventually, their notes will become more detailed and hopefully will never be reduced to babbling 'love letter'. Thanks to all who read.
Botsey