Meaningful Silences 11/?
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.
A Game Plan
It took only a few detailed questions from Spock for Kirk, McCoy and his parents to realize the depth of his life that he didn't remember. Jim watched as the cool Vulcan mask descended and Spock continued to hide behind formality. The Lady Amanda was alternating between simply being thrilled to see her son once again; to being weighed in despair as she noticed the distance he kept between his family and friends. It was nearly painful watching Jim Kirk trying to keep his despair at bay, while attempting to drag Spock out of his reticence. Between McCoy and himself, they were managing where his family was not, in bantering and talking to Spock.
"And don't forget the Tribbles, Jim." McCoy interrupted Jim during the retelling of an encounter with the Klingons.
"Tribbles, Doctor?" Spock asked, raising an eyebrow inquisitively.
"Furry little buggers." Kirk mumbled in remembrance.
"Come now Jim, they weren't that bad." McCoy tried to encourage his Captain into telling the story.
"Not once they were off my ship, no." Kirk agreed. "I just wish I could have seen the Klingons faces when those furry guys appeared on their ship."
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Two hours later found McCoy, Kirk, Sarek and Amanda standing outside Spock's quarters discussing the situation heatedly, or as heatedly as a Vulcan was able.
"I understand your feelings are compromising your judgment where my son is concerned," Sarek told Jim calmly. "But the best place for Spock to recover is on Vulcan."
"He doesn't even remember Vulcan." Kirk exclaimed, pacing a whole in the floor.
"That is correct, but neither does he know the Enterprise, which if I may be perfectly blunt you may not Captain much longer due to you actions." Sarek mentioned impassively. "Spock is Vulcan and as such will heal fully among his own people."
"He left his 'people' to join Starfleet, Ambassador in case you've forgotten."
"I assure you I have not." Sarek responded. "But the fact still remains-"
"That Spock was more comfortable with McCoy and myself."
"He doesn't remember who you are either, captain." Amanda reminded Kirk who winced slightly at the reminder.
"I know that, Lady Amanda. But I honestly think he would be better off on the Enterprise with men and women he's known over the last years of his life that he's forgotten."
"I understand, James." Amanda reassured Kirk quietly, while looking at her husband. "We of course want what's best for our son's welfare."
"Of course." Sarek agreed stubbornly. "But Starfleet may not agree with your assumption, nor your previous actions."
"I did what was needed." Kirk answered sharply. "Starfleet be damned if they do not accept that."
After a shrew look from his wife, Sarek spoke up in his own favor.
"I am sure that will not be necessary, Captain Kirk." Sarek assured him. "I believe I have ample influence at Starfleet Headquarters to convince the Admiralty to be understanding and lenient. However, I will expect to be kept informed of my son's convalescence."
"Of course, Admiral." McCoy agreed, talking for the first time since the discussion began. "We will be sure to keep you updated weekly."
"Very well. I will speak to Admiral Nogura immediately." Sarek told them as he walked away with the Lady Amanda at his side.
"You've really got to learn to shut your mouth at times, Jim." McCoy commented exasperatedly, cuffing Jim on the back of his head. "Just what in the blue hell were you thinking talking to the Admiral that way?"
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.
A Game Plan
It took only a few detailed questions from Spock for Kirk, McCoy and his parents to realize the depth of his life that he didn't remember. Jim watched as the cool Vulcan mask descended and Spock continued to hide behind formality. The Lady Amanda was alternating between simply being thrilled to see her son once again; to being weighed in despair as she noticed the distance he kept between his family and friends. It was nearly painful watching Jim Kirk trying to keep his despair at bay, while attempting to drag Spock out of his reticence. Between McCoy and himself, they were managing where his family was not, in bantering and talking to Spock.
"And don't forget the Tribbles, Jim." McCoy interrupted Jim during the retelling of an encounter with the Klingons.
"Tribbles, Doctor?" Spock asked, raising an eyebrow inquisitively.
"Furry little buggers." Kirk mumbled in remembrance.
"Come now Jim, they weren't that bad." McCoy tried to encourage his Captain into telling the story.
"Not once they were off my ship, no." Kirk agreed. "I just wish I could have seen the Klingons faces when those furry guys appeared on their ship."
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Two hours later found McCoy, Kirk, Sarek and Amanda standing outside Spock's quarters discussing the situation heatedly, or as heatedly as a Vulcan was able.
"I understand your feelings are compromising your judgment where my son is concerned," Sarek told Jim calmly. "But the best place for Spock to recover is on Vulcan."
"He doesn't even remember Vulcan." Kirk exclaimed, pacing a whole in the floor.
"That is correct, but neither does he know the Enterprise, which if I may be perfectly blunt you may not Captain much longer due to you actions." Sarek mentioned impassively. "Spock is Vulcan and as such will heal fully among his own people."
"He left his 'people' to join Starfleet, Ambassador in case you've forgotten."
"I assure you I have not." Sarek responded. "But the fact still remains-"
"That Spock was more comfortable with McCoy and myself."
"He doesn't remember who you are either, captain." Amanda reminded Kirk who winced slightly at the reminder.
"I know that, Lady Amanda. But I honestly think he would be better off on the Enterprise with men and women he's known over the last years of his life that he's forgotten."
"I understand, James." Amanda reassured Kirk quietly, while looking at her husband. "We of course want what's best for our son's welfare."
"Of course." Sarek agreed stubbornly. "But Starfleet may not agree with your assumption, nor your previous actions."
"I did what was needed." Kirk answered sharply. "Starfleet be damned if they do not accept that."
After a shrew look from his wife, Sarek spoke up in his own favor.
"I am sure that will not be necessary, Captain Kirk." Sarek assured him. "I believe I have ample influence at Starfleet Headquarters to convince the Admiralty to be understanding and lenient. However, I will expect to be kept informed of my son's convalescence."
"Of course, Admiral." McCoy agreed, talking for the first time since the discussion began. "We will be sure to keep you updated weekly."
"Very well. I will speak to Admiral Nogura immediately." Sarek told them as he walked away with the Lady Amanda at his side.
"You've really got to learn to shut your mouth at times, Jim." McCoy commented exasperatedly, cuffing Jim on the back of his head. "Just what in the blue hell were you thinking talking to the Admiral that way?"