Chapter 6

Amanda paused by the science door, breathing deeply. She'd always wanted a daughter. Always. She loved Spock to pieces (not that he'd ever understand that) but she'd also wanted another child, a little girl. But it had been so hard just to get Spock, and there had been so many miscarriages, it was thought best not to try anymore, at least until science had developed to such a point where it was safer for a Vulcan/Human hybrid to come into existence. And now, she had a daughter. She knew she wasn't going to be all smiles and hugs, she was after all, Vulcan, but Amanda would love her anyway. She already did. She entered the room.

"Spock?" Her voice was hesitant, restrained. There. Movement in a far corner. She couldn't see: Science was darker than the hallways, possibly the storm had damaged the lighting, and her eyes were still adjusting. The figure moved into the light, and Amanda saw. Shoulder length raven black hair, coming to sharp, pristine, shining points, the ears gracefully curved into points just like in her son, body thin and graceful. The eyes… the eyes were the same. Amanda gasped, and Spock stared back, each evaluating the other.

Spock-

Spock stared at her mother. She had an… elegance about her, a smooth moving gracefulness that her father lacked. She had high cheekbones, as Emmanuel did, the eyes were the same. Fascinating.

normal-

"What should I call you?" Spock's voice broke the silence, nearly causing Amanda to jump.

"I would prefer Mother. And you?"

"If you are like my father, then I doubt I shall be able to convince you to use my title."

"So Spock it is?"

"I suppose… mother."

"All right, Spock." A pause. "I always wanted a daughter. Well, a second child. I suppose this is sort of like that for me."

"Father also once remarked that it was a shame that he did not have a 'big strapping son' in addition to myself. He said we would have made a lovely pair."

"Well you do." Amanda said decidedly. "Although, Spock isn't quite 'strapping'."

"Vulcan males rarely are at his age, at least by terran standards." Another pause, during which Spock stared confusedly at Amanda. "May I inquire as to why you are…" she seemed to search for words. "Staring at my person?" Amanda gave a small giggle.

"I just… I just want to hug you." Spock's eyebrow flew up to heaven, and she took an unconscious step back.

"I would prefer you did not."

"I know. I just…, oh, I can't believe I have a daughter."

"It is… fascinating to believe that I am in possession of a human mother."

"I know. Why… why are you here?"

"My captain and I were brought from our universe by Delavan's."

"I see. Are you hurt at all? I know what Jim said, but I want to be sure."

"I am unharmed. I suffered minor injuries and was drugged, however I am in perfect condition as of the present. My captain was the only one who sustained any injuries. She was captured by Harnauts, however she is also returned, and is now back on duty."

"Sounds like you've been busy."

"That would be accurate."

"I apologize, however I have an experiment to conduct, and a report to fill by a certain date. If you do not mind…"

"No, no, it's fine. I should be getting back to Sarek anyway."

"Very well." Ms Spock returned to her project, and Amanda left, smiling uncontrollably.