Meaningful Silences 10/?
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.
Sorry for the delay in updating, in case anyone is reading this. I had a bit of writer's block. Ah well… Here it is.
Spock Who?
Kirk and a still weakened McCoy walked in silence to the main courtyard as Sarek had told them to. They were both nervous wrecks and couldn't wait to see Spock again. While Kirk had been talking to McCoy Sarek had spoken to the healers. Although Spock was still unconscious after the surgery at that time, Sarek was optimistic that his son would awaken very soon and asked the two crewmen to come down to Spock's side. None of the doctors or healers knew the state Spock's mind would be in when he awakened but all were satisfied with his physical well being at least.
So it was that the captain on the USS Enterprise and its CMO were on their way to see their friend for the first time cognizant since his death on Genesis. Just as they were about to enter the outer hallway leading to the healer's wing Sarek came up to the doorway coming from the opposite direction along with the Lady Amanda.
"Lady Amanda, how good it is to see you again." Kirk acknowledged taking her hand in greeting. "I just wish it was under better circumstances."
"Me also, Captain Kirk." Amanda answered softly.
"I summoned you here because I received word that it seems Spock had shown signs of awakening. If you two would follow me, I will show you to where he was moved after the surgery." Sarek interjected, taking Amanda's arm and leading them all into the next room.
Kirk had to suck in a breath as he saw Spock lying peacefully in bed covered by blankets. He looked so still, that Kirk took a step forward to reassure himself that his Vulcan first officer was still alive. He noticed the rise and fall of Spock's chest a second later and relaxed, content to watch as Spock drew each breath. His eyes began to blink soon thereafter causing both Amanda and Kirk to hold their breath in anticipation. Amanda closely followed by Sarek rushed to their son's bedside when he opened his eyes fully. Spock continued to look at them for a moment before confusion covered his features. Kirk and McCoy didn't see this open expression because Spock was facing away from them.
"Forgive me, but do I know you?" Spock asked in an unemotional tone of voice, looking steadily at both his parents. Amanda's eyes filled with tears, which she hastily wiped away before grabbing her son's hand.
"I am you mother, Amanda. This is your father, Sarek." Lady Amanda answered softly looking into Spock's eyes for any recognition. There was none.
"How did I come to be here… Mother?" Spock asked reluctantly. "And where are we located?"
"You were in an accident on the Enterprise." Amanda began to explain. "That is a starship. Over there are your Captain and the Doctor of the Enterprise."
Spock looked at McCoy and Kirk's directions finally. His eyes drilling into each of his friend's faces in turn. The room was silent for a full minute as Spock studied the two men leaning against each other seemingly for support near the doorway. They hesitantly walked closer to their friend, both feeling as if they were intruding on a family moment.
"Captain, Doctor… You two are familiar to me. Wait a moment." Spock spoke in a far away voice. It looked as if he were trying desperately to retrieve a forgotten memory from years ago. In some ways that would be accurate to say since Spock did indeed grow up a second time during his time on Genesis. "Captain.. James Tiberius Kirk and Doctor McCoy, Leonard McCoy. Is that correct?"
"You green blooded pointy eared hobgoblin!" McCoy proclaimed walking toward the Vulcan resting a supporting arm on his friend. "It's good to have you back."
Spock raised an imperious eyebrow at the doctor not the least bit taken aback by this 'stranger's' exclamation. Rather the opposite in fact. It seemed to Spock that these two were his home, although he still didn't know them specifically.
"I wasn't aware I went anywhere, Doctor." Spock answered automatically, before looking uncertain once again. "I was correct about your identity was I not?"
"That you are, Spock." Kirk answered when he got control of his voice. "That you are."
"I am assuming that I am Spock?" Spock asked logically noticing the silence that followed his question.
"Yeah, my friend. You're Spock." Kirk answered in a hoarse voice before looking away so that Spock wouldn't notice the suspect moisture in his eyes.
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.
Sorry for the delay in updating, in case anyone is reading this. I had a bit of writer's block. Ah well… Here it is.
Spock Who?
Kirk and a still weakened McCoy walked in silence to the main courtyard as Sarek had told them to. They were both nervous wrecks and couldn't wait to see Spock again. While Kirk had been talking to McCoy Sarek had spoken to the healers. Although Spock was still unconscious after the surgery at that time, Sarek was optimistic that his son would awaken very soon and asked the two crewmen to come down to Spock's side. None of the doctors or healers knew the state Spock's mind would be in when he awakened but all were satisfied with his physical well being at least.
So it was that the captain on the USS Enterprise and its CMO were on their way to see their friend for the first time cognizant since his death on Genesis. Just as they were about to enter the outer hallway leading to the healer's wing Sarek came up to the doorway coming from the opposite direction along with the Lady Amanda.
"Lady Amanda, how good it is to see you again." Kirk acknowledged taking her hand in greeting. "I just wish it was under better circumstances."
"Me also, Captain Kirk." Amanda answered softly.
"I summoned you here because I received word that it seems Spock had shown signs of awakening. If you two would follow me, I will show you to where he was moved after the surgery." Sarek interjected, taking Amanda's arm and leading them all into the next room.
Kirk had to suck in a breath as he saw Spock lying peacefully in bed covered by blankets. He looked so still, that Kirk took a step forward to reassure himself that his Vulcan first officer was still alive. He noticed the rise and fall of Spock's chest a second later and relaxed, content to watch as Spock drew each breath. His eyes began to blink soon thereafter causing both Amanda and Kirk to hold their breath in anticipation. Amanda closely followed by Sarek rushed to their son's bedside when he opened his eyes fully. Spock continued to look at them for a moment before confusion covered his features. Kirk and McCoy didn't see this open expression because Spock was facing away from them.
"Forgive me, but do I know you?" Spock asked in an unemotional tone of voice, looking steadily at both his parents. Amanda's eyes filled with tears, which she hastily wiped away before grabbing her son's hand.
"I am you mother, Amanda. This is your father, Sarek." Lady Amanda answered softly looking into Spock's eyes for any recognition. There was none.
"How did I come to be here… Mother?" Spock asked reluctantly. "And where are we located?"
"You were in an accident on the Enterprise." Amanda began to explain. "That is a starship. Over there are your Captain and the Doctor of the Enterprise."
Spock looked at McCoy and Kirk's directions finally. His eyes drilling into each of his friend's faces in turn. The room was silent for a full minute as Spock studied the two men leaning against each other seemingly for support near the doorway. They hesitantly walked closer to their friend, both feeling as if they were intruding on a family moment.
"Captain, Doctor… You two are familiar to me. Wait a moment." Spock spoke in a far away voice. It looked as if he were trying desperately to retrieve a forgotten memory from years ago. In some ways that would be accurate to say since Spock did indeed grow up a second time during his time on Genesis. "Captain.. James Tiberius Kirk and Doctor McCoy, Leonard McCoy. Is that correct?"
"You green blooded pointy eared hobgoblin!" McCoy proclaimed walking toward the Vulcan resting a supporting arm on his friend. "It's good to have you back."
Spock raised an imperious eyebrow at the doctor not the least bit taken aback by this 'stranger's' exclamation. Rather the opposite in fact. It seemed to Spock that these two were his home, although he still didn't know them specifically.
"I wasn't aware I went anywhere, Doctor." Spock answered automatically, before looking uncertain once again. "I was correct about your identity was I not?"
"That you are, Spock." Kirk answered when he got control of his voice. "That you are."
"I am assuming that I am Spock?" Spock asked logically noticing the silence that followed his question.
"Yeah, my friend. You're Spock." Kirk answered in a hoarse voice before looking away so that Spock wouldn't notice the suspect moisture in his eyes.