Meaningful Silences 9/?
Rated: PG-13. May go up later depending on the direction the story takes.
Pairing: K/S (Although nothing explicit.)
A.N.: Takes place before and during 'The Search For Spock', May be somewhat inaccurate due to my foggy memories of the movie, but this was just banging around in my head. This is my first attempt at Star Trek fiction so any feedback is appreciated. Enjoy.
This gets AU from here on out. Although I am not too sure where to take this fic. Oh well, onto the next part. By the way if anyone has any ideas about plot, it will be greatly appreciated. I was thinking of having them go on a leave together in a couple of chapters. Love it? Hate it? Anyway…
Sorry for the delay in updating. I had a bit of writer's block. Ah well… Here it is.
The Awakening
Ambassador Sarek and James Kirk had been meditating for roughly four hours when an aide disrupted them. Although Kirk would never admit it to his Vulcan first officer even if he were given the chance, the meditation helped him to settle his over-worked mind. He had managed to quiet the incessant guilt that had been plaguing him as well as the aching worry in his gut. Overall Kirk was in much better shape mentally then he had been since this whole sorry adventure began. Although he was still anxious about his friends' recovery, Jim was content to wait and let events happen in their own time.
The young aide entered quietly, clearing his throat in a discreet manner, causing both men to raise their head from their meditative pose. The young Vulcan was wearing the standard robs of a healer, but it's length suggested that the man was only an apprentice. He had black hair and brown eyes, and held himself stiffly as he waited for their acknowledgement of his presence.
"Yes, Datour?" Sarek questioned calmly.
"The ritual is complete, Ambassador." Datour answered plainly, showing no emotion on his face causing Kirk to force back a growl in his impatience.
"Was it successful?"
"We will not know for sure if Spock's essence is entirely in place until he awakens, that should take a few more hours, but he is still with us, which is an encouraging sign."
"What about Bones?" Kirk asked abruptly, glaring at the young man's lack of information overall.
"He is well, Captain Kirk." Datour answered impassively, not acknowledging Kirk's ill-tempered tone of voice.
"Is he awake yet?" Kirk asked hopefully.
"He is." Datour told the captain. "Although he seems to be irritable from the procedure. Otherwise, I assure you that Doctor McCoy is in good health."
"Can I see him yet?"
"Of course." Sarek answered for Datour, sending the young aide a quelling look when it looked like he would disagree. "I will escort you to the doctor's side."
"Thank you." Kirk murmured to the Ambassador in gratitude, having obtained a new perspective on Spock's father during his time on Vulcan.
"There is no cause for thanks." Sarek answered back as he led Kirk through the silent corridors, back to the operating area.
Kirk passed several anxious crewmembers as he went and stopped frequently to reassure them and explain what he knew so far of McCoy and Spock's condition. As they reentered the waiting area, Kirk saw Sulu, Scotty, Chekov and Uhura sitting close to each other talking quietly. As soon as they saw Kirk they jumped to their feet. Most of Starfleet would have thought they were standing at attention as their Captain walked by. Kirk knew better, not to say that his crew didn't adhere strictly to protocol, even though at times they didn't.
"Don't worry. The prognosis looks good." Kirk answered with a smile towards his senior staff and bridge crew. "McCoy is already back to his cantankerous self, ill-humored and bothering the doctors. I am on my way to see him now. Spock is still unconscious, but this time it's a healing trance. He should wake up in a few hours."
"Will he be alright?" Uhura asked in concern.
"We don't know the condition his mind will be in once he awakens, but I'm hopeful that he'll be okay." Kirk answered, trying to sound as optimistic as possible. "Now if you'll excuse me I want to check in with Bones and see how he's feeling."
Rated: PG-13. May go up later depending on the direction the story takes.
Pairing: K/S (Although nothing explicit.)
A.N.: Takes place before and during 'The Search For Spock', May be somewhat inaccurate due to my foggy memories of the movie, but this was just banging around in my head. This is my first attempt at Star Trek fiction so any feedback is appreciated. Enjoy.
This gets AU from here on out. Although I am not too sure where to take this fic. Oh well, onto the next part. By the way if anyone has any ideas about plot, it will be greatly appreciated. I was thinking of having them go on a leave together in a couple of chapters. Love it? Hate it? Anyway…
Sorry for the delay in updating. I had a bit of writer's block. Ah well… Here it is.
The Awakening
Ambassador Sarek and James Kirk had been meditating for roughly four hours when an aide disrupted them. Although Kirk would never admit it to his Vulcan first officer even if he were given the chance, the meditation helped him to settle his over-worked mind. He had managed to quiet the incessant guilt that had been plaguing him as well as the aching worry in his gut. Overall Kirk was in much better shape mentally then he had been since this whole sorry adventure began. Although he was still anxious about his friends' recovery, Jim was content to wait and let events happen in their own time.
The young aide entered quietly, clearing his throat in a discreet manner, causing both men to raise their head from their meditative pose. The young Vulcan was wearing the standard robs of a healer, but it's length suggested that the man was only an apprentice. He had black hair and brown eyes, and held himself stiffly as he waited for their acknowledgement of his presence.
"Yes, Datour?" Sarek questioned calmly.
"The ritual is complete, Ambassador." Datour answered plainly, showing no emotion on his face causing Kirk to force back a growl in his impatience.
"Was it successful?"
"We will not know for sure if Spock's essence is entirely in place until he awakens, that should take a few more hours, but he is still with us, which is an encouraging sign."
"What about Bones?" Kirk asked abruptly, glaring at the young man's lack of information overall.
"He is well, Captain Kirk." Datour answered impassively, not acknowledging Kirk's ill-tempered tone of voice.
"Is he awake yet?" Kirk asked hopefully.
"He is." Datour told the captain. "Although he seems to be irritable from the procedure. Otherwise, I assure you that Doctor McCoy is in good health."
"Can I see him yet?"
"Of course." Sarek answered for Datour, sending the young aide a quelling look when it looked like he would disagree. "I will escort you to the doctor's side."
"Thank you." Kirk murmured to the Ambassador in gratitude, having obtained a new perspective on Spock's father during his time on Vulcan.
"There is no cause for thanks." Sarek answered back as he led Kirk through the silent corridors, back to the operating area.
Kirk passed several anxious crewmembers as he went and stopped frequently to reassure them and explain what he knew so far of McCoy and Spock's condition. As they reentered the waiting area, Kirk saw Sulu, Scotty, Chekov and Uhura sitting close to each other talking quietly. As soon as they saw Kirk they jumped to their feet. Most of Starfleet would have thought they were standing at attention as their Captain walked by. Kirk knew better, not to say that his crew didn't adhere strictly to protocol, even though at times they didn't.
"Don't worry. The prognosis looks good." Kirk answered with a smile towards his senior staff and bridge crew. "McCoy is already back to his cantankerous self, ill-humored and bothering the doctors. I am on my way to see him now. Spock is still unconscious, but this time it's a healing trance. He should wake up in a few hours."
"Will he be alright?" Uhura asked in concern.
"We don't know the condition his mind will be in once he awakens, but I'm hopeful that he'll be okay." Kirk answered, trying to sound as optimistic as possible. "Now if you'll excuse me I want to check in with Bones and see how he's feeling."