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Uhura's heart could only do one thing - break. After slapping him as hard as she could, she still managed to hold herself together. "All this time. All this time, I thought it was me!" She screeched, stepping back from the Vulcan who, although he appeared unemotional, was actually very upset. As she turned to the door she said behind her back, "I will fulfill my duties amicably, but we are through, Commander." Then, she walked out of the room with her head held high. Commander Spock stood there holding the returned ring in his hand.

"How could this have come to pass?" he thought to himself, "I had planned it so carefully, so logically". Spock hurried to the phone after changing his clothes. First, he left a message for Nyota to call him. Second, he called Captain Pike to make an appointment for counseling. Last, he made the hardest call. He called Nyota's father.

Spock wanted to talk to Mr. Uhura before his daughter did. He needed to tell him that the plan was flawed and that it caused a grave misunderstanding. "To borrow a human term, I am in over my head and I seek your guidance, Mr. Uhura," Spock said to his ex-father-in- law

Wiping sleep out of his eyes, Nyota's father said, "Okay, son. What did you do?"

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Say what you need to say – John Mayer

"Please excuse me, sir, for pulling you from your slumber. It is imperative that I converse with you, " Spock spoke clearly but with solemn eyes. He was unable to look at the view screen. "I…I don't know how to proceed. Nyota has never been this displeased with me."

"How mad, Mr. Spock?" Nyota's father said. He noticed the Vulcan's demeanor as he watched him take a shaky breath.

"Mr. Spock. Tell me what happened?" he said trying to keep his voice even.

Spock raised his eyes to meet Mr. Uhura's as he began to speak scientifically and straightforward without a hint of emotion, in a manner only a Vulcan would find logical. The manner in which he spoke forced Mr. Uhura to remember that he was a Vulcan after all, so he listened to his words but watched his eyes.

"Mr. Uhura, I do not know if you have been privilege to our history as it pertains to our relationships before Nyota and I were betrothed. Regretfully, I have been forced to seek outside relationships due to medical need. I would prefer not to discuss the specifics of the condition at this time, however, the person who assisted me in my … therapy has since affixed herself to me at an emotional level that is upsetting to Nyota." Spock spoke as if he were explaining warp drive to an engineering student.

Mr. Uhura's eyes slanted, "Go on" was all he would say as he leaned closer to the view screen and adjusted his robe.

Spock continued, "Because I wished to spare Nyota additional emotional distress, I felt the logical thing was to have …the therapist over to my…our suite to discuss how she could find her 'center'. I believed, logically, that if she meditated and found her 'center', then she would see how fruitless her advances were towards me. Meditation works for my Nyota and she finds her 'center' easily for a human," he further explained.

"Uh huh," replied Mr. Uhura, closely watching the Vulcan's eyes.

"Logically, Nyota could not be present when this occurred, so I ordered her to stay in her dorm room for the night. Her reaction to my command was somewhat more emotional than I had anticipated, but she complied with my request. Unfortunately, meditation did not have the desired effect on. Nurse Chap… I mean, the therapist. She was not at all 'centered'. I believe I may have aggravated the situation as she became rather aggressive with her proximity and I was forced to escort her out of .. our suite," Spock finished. He then thought about how much he hoped he could continue to say, our suite.

Mr. Uhura placed his hand on his head. "And how did Nyota find out about you inviting the "other woman" up to your suite?" He asked. Spock presumed the tone he heard in his voice was concern for his daughter.

"Our suite, sir," Spock corrected him before continuing.

"I can only surmise that Nyota arrived here to see me and saw her leaving," he responded. "Nyota, entered the room and …"

Spock had some difficulty putting his thoughts of what had happened together. Spock thought, 'some thing's should always remain private between a couple'. He leaned back in his chair, looking at the ring he was still holding in his hand from just a few moments ago.

Mr. Uhura's face softened, "I'm not going to lie to you, son. This looks bad, really bad." He folded his arms and sat back. " I mean, think about what this must look like to Nyota?" he offered.

"Sir, I need assistance," Spock spoke out loud, more to himself than to Mr. Uhura. "Logic has never failed me before, not like this."

"First of all, I will need to speak to my daughter, you understand that, Mr. Spock? I think you and Ny are close enough to work through anything," Mr. Uhura reassured his would-be son-in-law. "but Spock, what did she say when you went after her?"

Spock's eyebrow went up. "I did not pursue her sir. There was no poking to indicate such action was warranted. There was some physical contact, however," he said, placing his hand up against his face unconsciously and then quickly lowering it".

"I see." Mr. Uhura pretended he didn't notice Spock's gesture.

"Well, how long has it been since this all blew up in your face?" Mr. Uhura grunted at his Freudian slip.

Spock looked up puzzled. "There was no explosion, sir? Clarify, please?" he queried.

Mr. Uhura had to stifle the laugh. "No, son," he said, unfolding his arms and placing his hand on his head. "How long has it been since the argument?"

"It has been 7 point 45 minutes since she departed my doorway." Spock said, matter-of-factly.

"Go get her!" Mr. Uhura said with urgency. "Make her listen to you!" Although he warned, "Prepare to be called a bunch of names."

"Just so you know, he conceded, "I think you deserve it for bringing another woman into your house without Nyota knowing about it. So take it!" he ordered, pointing at the screen, "Let her get it all out! Just keep apologizing until she gets tired of seeing your face and hearing the words."

And Mr. Spock…?" he reiterated, "remember that you just screwed the pooch. If you want her you are going to have to start all over. That is, ifyou want her?" He let the last words seep in slowly.

Spock quickly stood. "Thank you, Mr. Uhura," he said with authority and commanded the view screen off before Uhura's father could respond.

As he headed for the door, the view screen sounded again. 'Captain Pike on the line'.

Spock stopped, breathed deeply, and walked back to the view screen to press the "on" button. Speaking quickly to intercept the Captain before he said Hello, Spock said in a rush, "Captain, thank you for returning my call, but I must beg your pardon. I must find Lieutenant Jr. Class Uhura, sir."

Now it was the Captain's turn to interrupt. "Spock, I'm in my office looking out the window and she's right outside," he said, scratching his head, "Um, it looks like she's talking to herself?"

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Spock stared at the view screen. "Sir, can you hear what she is saying?" he asked far more quickly than was proper for a Vulcan, but he didn't care.

"I'm sorry, Commander. I'm too far away to hear her. I can't even read her lips because she is walking up and down the sidewalk, almost in a circle. Uh, Commander, what's going on?" Pike asked, not sure if he really wanted to know.

"Excuse me sir. In which direction is she circling?" Spock questioned aggressively. He was standing at the ready to move.

"Uh, what?" Pike responded, turning his head quickly from the view screen back towards the window.

"Please sir! Which direction?" Spock asked more evenly. He tried to 'center' himself while attempting to summon her.

Pike's voice quickened. "Well, she was circling clockwise, but then she stopped to shake her head like she was having some sort of spastic headache!" he answered. "I think I need to call medical!" he said to Spock as he started to reach for his portable communicator."

"No, Captain!" he implored. "Again, I have made an error in judgment. I was attempting to summon her, but it will not happen again."

"Please," he pleaded, "what is she doing now?"

"You can do that?" Pike asked before shaking his head. "Spock, why don't you come to the office and get her yourself? Talk out whatever you need to, but I'm not sure how knowing in what direction she is circling is going to help you out of whatever you have gotten yourself into!" he declared, placing the communication device back on the table.

"I do not want to rush into judgment without all of the pertinent information, " Spock said.

Pike was confused. "Now she's circling counter-clockwise, commander"

Spock drifted back into a long lost memory.

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When somebody loved me – Toy story 2

It was two and one half weeks into camp and Young Spock and Nyota Uhura were becoming quite the secret couple when Uhura received what would have been great news in any other year.

"Uhura," one of the Junior Aides said, "You've been sprung!" The Aide handed her a note that said, 'Congratulations!' Uhura took the note and looked at the address.

It read, "United Federation Of Planets- Summer Camp Admission Letter." Uhura's eyes became as big as saucers. "Spock!" she yelled, running in his direction. Spock meditated under the tree house during this time of day.

She ran the whole way, yelling excitedly. She startled Spock from his meditation. He arose and ran in her direction when he heard her. He reached for her, looking at her closely to see what had happened to cause her to be in such an emotional state.

"What has happened? Are you physically harmed in any way?" He asked her as he looked into her large brown eyes. He noticed that, when the sun hit them just right, they looked more hazel.

Nyota caught her breath, "No, I'm sorry! Look! Look what I received today!" She spoke in Vulcan, shooting her arm out and waving the letter. "It is from United Federation Space Camp! I've wanted to go there for years!" she admitted. She handed the letter to him with shaking hands. "Open it and read it to me, please?" she implored. She thrust the letter into his hands.

Spock took the letter and opened it carefully, " Dear Ms. Uhura," Spock stopped to notice that Uhura was walking clock-wise in a circle as he read.

"Please, continue Spock," she begged and then turned to walk clock-wise.

Spock continued, "It is our pleasure to inform you that your application has been reviewed and you have been formally invited to attend this year's Space Camp on the Mars Colony, starting on the third week of the current Earth month. Congratulations- Recruitment Office."

Spock stopped reading and said, "That would mean you must leave tomorrow." Without realizing it, he had said it more to himself than to Uhura. That's when he noticed that Uhura had stopped circling and was standing still.

She walked over to him, gently took the letter and reread it. Lowering her hands, she looked up at Spock. "Damn, I.. I don't know what I'm suppose to do now?" she said, walking toward him and resting her head on his chest.

Spock placed an arm around her. "Logically, this is a fascinating opportunity. It is one that you cannot take lightly. You must go." He encouraged. Spock spoke stoically, but held her slightly tighter than before.

Nyota put both arms around his waist?. "You stayed for me," she decided, "I'll stay for you." She said it with sadness in her voice, but looked up at him and smiled.

Bending down, he kissed her lightly on the forehead and said, "No, that I cannot allow that,my Nyota?." He felt her draw back.

"You cannot allow? You cannot allow?" she said sharply. Confused, she stepped back. "I am my own person, Spock."

"I understand this, Nyota," he countered. "You always have, and I suspect, you always will be your own person. If this opportunity were presented to me however, logically, I would have to strongly consider it."

Nyota looked up in surprise. "You would leave me?" she said crestfallen.

Spock took a step forward. "Nyota, I didn't mean to cause you emotional distress. I.. I was trying to be, what is the human word, supportive," he explained with docile eyes. "I would never," he said as he attempted to take her hand.

Nyota pulled her hand back. Finally she said, "Spock, I need time to think okay?" He watched as she turned and headed back to camp alone.

He didn't see her again until after lunch. She was in the corner of the camp, near the bunkhouses talking to herself. He watched her walk in long circles, first clockwise. She would stop and read the note, kick the dirt, curse a few times in one language or the other, making sure no adults were around to hear, and stomp until she threw her hands up and was still.

Spock walked out to meet her. Everyone else simply watched her from afar, but Spock slowly drew near.

"Nyota, I will not disturb you for long, " he said to her in Vulcan. "I wanted you to know that, whatever decision you make, I will always support you. If you choose to leave, I will write you and send daily communications because… you are important to me, no matter where you are." With that, he turned and walked swiftly around to the back of the building to 'center' himself.

Peeking around the corner, he could see her, walking back and forth in the same spot until she began circling, this time counter-clockwise as her mannerisms becoming less agitated. As she stopped and read the notice she seemed calmer.

Illogically, Spock felt as if watching her had rendered him immobile. He couldn't get his Vulcan legs to move. He didn't want to miss any of her since this could be the last time he observed his girlfriend for quite some time.

Suddenly, Uhura stopped circling, looked up, and smiled. Spock could see that she was walking towards him, so he stood very still. She walked up, then passed him, stating in unpolished Klingon, "Come, talk to me." Spock nodded. He walked with her until they arrived at their favorite place, the tree house.

"Would you really have left me?" she inquired, looking lovingly at him while taking his hand. She already knew his answer.

Spock moved closer. "Never," he said, so quickly that she knew he was telling the truth.

"Well, there is always next summer, right?" she said as she took the letter out of her pocket. She tore it into tiny little pieces and threw it up in the air like confetti.

Before the last tiny piece hit the ground, Spock was holding her in his arms. His eyes closed and his head rested gently on hers. He was grateful to have a few more weeks with this human, his Nyota.

Behind these hazel eyes – Kelly Clarkson

Pike watched his friend' slowly return to the present.

"Spock, are you okay? " Pike asked, looking at him with growing concern.

"Which way, sir?" was all the Vulcan could say as he held the ring so tightly that he bent it, and green liquid dripped silently from his hand.

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Nyota Uhura walked, stood, chanted, cursed, and then walked in circles in the early morning hours. She was hurt and tired; hurt from the pain she felt over being betrayed and tired of running herself ragged trying to be perfect all the time.

Walking clockwise she would chastise herself and then Spock. "I can't believe I hit him. I can't believe it!" she would say with sadness in her voice. The next second she would hiss, "He disserved it, lying sack of Romulan crap! How could he?" Nyota stomped the ground while continuing to walk in a clockwise circle.

"I'm so tired, so very tired!" she said, nearly surrendering to tears. "Maybe, there is a good reason why she was there, " she hoped, attempting to regain her composure.

That's when she felt Spock trying to summon her. Grabbing her head, she shook it violently. "No, don't you dare call me. DON'T YOU DARE!!!" she said as loudly as she could.

The few people walking or jogging this early gave her a wide space in which to do whatever it was she was doing. She continued to walk in long circles, curse and stomp her feet.

"But he would never hurt me," she mused. "He told me he wouldn't, and Vulcan's don't lie." She stopped and bent down, trying to keep it together. "Oh, God what have I done?" she wailed. She continued her inner assault.

Returning to fury, she spat, "Nyota, you caught him with another woman! He is a cheater!" she said, but she choked on the words.

Stopping to control the coughing, she walked over to a tree and leaned on it with one hand. The other hand held her heart. "I'm so confused. Maybe, I just need to talk to him. " She moved away from the tree and headed back to his suite, then stopped and took a few deep breaths.

"They could have been just talking," she acknowledged. She had begun walking counter-clockwise. "Maybe, he was just trying to keep me out of it. I do have a nasty temper".

"I've always been one to jump to conclusions!" she said, scolding herself. "And what was that Riley thing? What woman was he talking about?"

Suddenly, Uhura stopped moving and her chest began to swell. "Spock didn't even come after me! That tells me right there, that he doesn't care!" She began to walk clockwise again.

"I'll do my job!" she vowed. "I'll be the best damned assistant he has ever seen! He can have Nurse Chap-ass for all I care!"

"I will hide my heartbreak, because I will never let him see me cry!" With that, she stood still as the autumn wind blew gold and brown leaves against her federation boots.

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Spock looked at the view screen intently and asked again, "Which way, sir?" he asked again. He placed the ring on the table nearby and wiped his hand on his pants leg.

Captain Pike mumbled something about needing to be back on a ship and turned away from the view screen in the direction Nyota was standing. He looked closely, squinted and walked as close to the window as he possibly could.

"Commander, she is no longer walking clockwise," he relayed.

Spock relaxed. "This is a favorable reaction," he said to his Captain.

"She is not going in circles at all anymore, Spock," Captain Pike continued with trepidation.

"Captain, what do you see?" Spock said.

Now so close to the window that the automatic defogger was working overtime to clean his breath marks, Captain Pike added, "Commander, please don't do anything hasty. You may not like the answers that you seek? What am I saying? You're a Vulcan, you never do anything hasty."

Captain Pike amused himself with this comment until he contrarily remembered the Vulcan Sneak Attack that had nearly destroyed the base.

Spock looked into the view screen, but could only see the wall as Captain Pike had moved out of view.

"What Captain?" the Vulcan calmly inquired. If Captain Pike had only seen Spock's eyes, he might have not said his next few words.

"She is gone, Commander," Pike said, walking back to the view screen, "She walked off with someone, and before you ask, I don't know who he is! I can't tell from here."

"Commander? Commander!?"

Looking into an empty suite, Pike wished more than ever that he were back on his ship in the quiet of outer space.

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