A/N: I am SOOOO sorry this took so long but I was having a hard time coming up with something AMAZING to put in this chapter. I would LOVE to thank Shit Happens-333 for spawning this idea. No this was not completely her idea but it is a morphed and sick spawn of her idea and the song You and I by Medina. Yes, I also know that this chapter is SLIGHTLY shorter than the last one but, I ran into writers block, and it is a little better written then the others so I hope you all enjoy!
It had been a week, a long and tiring week, since he had been released from med bay and a little over a week since he had spontaneously gone into labor with a currently fidgeting Soval. The young captain hadn't had much time during his medical leave to really wonder why the admiralty had been so quite. He still didn't have time. The blond was due on the bridge in a little under ten minutes and he still had a very fussy and irritated Soval who wanted the attention on HIM.
Jim chuckled lightly to himself as the child tried to make a grab for what Jim was holding in his other a hand. Jim didn't find the child much of a distraction as he set his tray on one of the tables in the cafeteria. Jim was very soon joined by Sulu and then his ever tailing Chekov, both already fawning over the infant that was currently held close to jims chest by his little baby carrier. It had been another gift from a member of the crew and was supposed to help him get closer to the baby by allowing Soval to be in constant contact with him.
Jim still wasn't sure he believed that but he had agreed that it was easier to do things with Soval comfortable strapped to him. Jim chuckled as the infants attentions was instantly attracted to Chekov who was making faces.
"You know Chekov… he is part Vulcan, he's probably thinking those faces you are marking are 'illogical'" Chekov blushed and chuckled "Zen ven he is older he can tell me so." Jim chuckled at the Russian whiz kid and started eating. He had been sure to feed Soval just before he left for the cafeteria so he wouldn't have to worry too much about Soval getting curious. The infant still tried to grab for Jims fruit though and it would bring a round of chuckles to the table.
Jim was already half way through his meal and focused on Sulu who was describing his knew botany experiment when someone sat next to him. Sulu grew suddenly silent and Jim knew there were only two people on this ship that could stop the Asian from describing his experiment. Spock or Bones, and only one of those two was quite about showing up.
"Good morning Spock." Jim saw some of the tension leave Sulu and the blond sighed. Honestly he still didn't know why everyone thought that either he was gonna kill Spock or the Vulcan was going to kill him. The two had been civil to each other, for the most part, before Soval was born and Jim didn't see how that would change with the addition of the almost half Vulcan child.
"Good morning Jim." It was the usual greeting, something completely normal that had started up in the past week, and already Jim could tell that something was wrong. Spock's voice was slightly more strained then usual, like he had been talking for hours already, and the man seemed so much more stiff than usual and Jim hadn't even looked at him.
Jim glanced over at Spock, Soval currently trying to gum Kirks shirt in half, and scrutinized him. Yep his first officer was defiantly more stiff than usual and he seemed almost tired. Jim instantly went into captain mode and straightened his back, not even jostling the infant, and crossing his arms just under Sovals feet.
"What's wrong Spock? You look tired and I know for a fact that you looking tired means you haven't slept in a few days." Jim tried to look slightly intimidating, or at least a little tough, but that was hard to do when you had a baby strapped to your chest and chewing on your shirt. He heard Chekov chuckle and then cough to cover it up. Spock seemed to grow impossibly stiff at Jims words but his face was completely blank. He finished his breakfast and stood, giving Sulu and Chekov a nod, picked up his tray and turned to leave.
"We will be arriving at New Vulcan in two point three hours. I would recommend that you prepare to beam down captain." Jim couldn't help the disbelief that graced his features as Spock left. In the past week he had not seen the Vulcan act so indifferent. He had also not had Spock call him captain. Jim felt his brow furrow and then he was turning back to his meal.
Something had happened, Spock hated being called out when he had already been having a hard time and Jim knew now that something was wrong, it was finally time for Jim to start thinking. Sulu and Chekov glanced at each other and simply watched as there confused and befuddled captain stood with his tray, a gently hand rested on Sovals back, and with only a simple goodbye disposed of his tray and walked out of the cafeteria.
Jim was smart, he always had been smart, and he knew when something was awry and right now, something was awry. Something was wrong with Spock and Jim had this sinking feeling it had something very important to do with new Vulcan and the fact that they would be arriving so soon. Jim was smart, and he knew how to read Spock, but he had no information. He didn't know what was going on and he suddenly felt like he really did NOT want to go down to that planet.
The blond sighed heavily and Soval made a noise somewhere between a gurgle and a whimper. Jim sighed and looked down at the squirming child; he really hoped nothing was going to happen.
It was odd, not the fact that he was standing on the transporter pad with his first officer, it was odd that he was standing on the transporter pad with his first officer about to beam down to an ally planet to get their son checked over. Jim honestly should have gotten used to this fact by now but it had only been a little over a week since he had been placed in the role of father so his mind was still getting grasp of it. Jim looked to the ever still Spock and could tell that the man was still stiff, now looking even more tired than before, and seemed to be almost worried.
Jim didn't know what to make of the situation; he didn't know what to say, so he just looked forward to Scotty and shifted Soval a little. He nodded to the engineer and then he felt the familiar tingle of the transporter. Even after all the times Jim has beamed down he still found the sensation of being transported to be amazing. One minute you would be looking at someone you know well, staring that the interior of a ship, and the next you were staring out at new scenery that had you astounded and amazed.
Jim wasn't so astounded by the scenery of new Vulcan, it seemed to almost exactly replicate old Vulcan, but he still found himself standing there with a grin on his face. The two of them had been beamed down to a location away from the buzz of construction and closer to where the council was currently taking up residence. For now it was just Jim and Spock who had beamed down so Jim was left at the mercy of his Vulcan first officer.
Spock was quick to start moving and Jim knew something was up. He had done his research and the way they were headed was not anywhere near any medical facilities. The blond stopped as they got closer to the council building "Spock… I thought we were just here to get Soval checked by some Vulcan doctors." The Vulcan stiffened at the others words and then gave a curt nod.
"We are but I must see my father first. He wished to speak to us." Jim stared at the back of the Vulcan's head for a few seconds before he sighed and walked past the man and toward the looming building.
"Alright then I guess I cannot argue. Let's get this over with so Soval can get checked out." Said infant picked that time start fidgeting. Jim just barely caught Spock staring at the child before the Vulcan had turned away and took the lead again.
It wasn't long until they were both stepping through the large archway into the council building, Jim's face slightly red from the heat, and making there way to the council room. Jim ran a gentle hand over Sovals black hair and the child only shifted, being lulled to sleep by the warmth of the plant and then gentle rocking from Jim walking around.
Jim glanced at Spock who refused to meet his gaze and then they were both stepping into the council room and Jim was met with what was left of the Vulcan council. The blond froze, his gaze shifting to Spock, and he honestly wished this wasn't happening.
"Spock, I thought you said we were meeting with your father…" Spock nodded at this.
"Yes, and he is here." Serek stood and Jim paled. He didn't know what this meant but he was honestly worried.
"It is illogical to be so fearful Captain James T. Kirk. We do not wish to harm you or the child" Jim flinched at the sound of Sereks voice.
"Pardon me if I do not believe you. I was under the impression that I was simply here to have MY son checked over by a Vulcan healer." Jim's tone was hard and betrayed none of the fear, or hurt, that he was feeling. Spock had set him up, something was happening and it was threatening the small family he had.
"You will have my grandson examined James, but I feel there are more important issues at hand. We wish to speak you about where the child will be staying." Jim paled at Sereks words and he glanced at Spock who was just standing there like none of this was happening.
"Soval is staying with me of course. I plan on raising him." Another one of the council spoke up at this point.
"So you plan of giving up you recently earned captaincy to raise him?" Jim blinked in surprise and then shook his head no.
"I do not have to give up my job to do so-" Jim was cut off by another one of the council.
"You must if you plan to raise him, here on Vulcan." Jim blanched at that and shook his head in indignation.
"I never said that I would raise him here!" Serek seemed to look disapproving and be completely blank at the same time; that look scared the shit out of him.
"James, I will not avoid the subject any longer, the council has come to the conclusion that it would be in Sovals best interest if he was raised on New Vulcan. I have already spoken to Spock on this matter and he has agreed that you should give the child to a Vulcan family that can raise him properly." Jim felt like he had just been ejected out of an air lock, all the air he had in his lungs left at once and Jim felt betrayed, utterly and completely betrayed.
"Y-Your joking, you… you have got to be KIDDING me!" Jim looked to Spock and he could see on the Vulcan's face that this wasn't a joke.
"James, we are Vulcan, we do not 'joke'." Jim Felt Soval start shifting as his own agitation grew, the child easily getting the transference, and he rested a soothing hand on Sovals back.
"No… No I wont do it. Soval is my son, I will raise him!" Spock turned to Jim at that moment.
"Jim you seem to forget, Soval is my son as well and I believe it is in his best interes-" it happened fast, Jim didn't even remember moving, but suddenly his fist was connecting with Spocks face and the Vulcan was stumbling back from the force. Jim stood tall, face set in an angry mask, and one hand resting protectively on Sovals back.
"No, Spock he is not your son, not in the sense that you have any say over his life. How… How could you even do this? You know damn well what Soval means to me, and yet you brought me here under false pretenses and are asking me to give up my son? Well too damn bad because he may be part Vulcan but he's also HUMAN." Jim glared at Serek, Spock standing straight again and just staring at the blond, the elder Vulcan didn't seem fazed.
"James, we are only trying to do what is best for the child and our race. If he stays here then he can be bonded and learn the control he will need to live as a Vulcan. He cannot do that on a starship. What kind of life is that for a child James? You say you want to raise him but you have not even considered all of your options." Jim felt the anger deflate and turn to a barely there boil. The young captain shifted and stared down at his son who was whimpering.
Jim knew that the life he was choosing for his son wasn't normal, he knew that it was the best, but it was RIGHT. Jim wasn't going to give up his son, he wasn't going to leave him on a planet where he would be looked down on, where he would be scrutinized for his blue eyes. The problem was, Soval would need to learn Vulcan control, he was so much like Spock already and if he didn't learn then he could harm someone or himself and Jim could leave his position on the enterprise, the admiralty wouldn't allow it.
Jim swallowed down the lump in his throat as he thought and then he shook his head.
"I-I need to think… Just let me have Soval examined and give me some time to… just think" Serek nodded and Jim turned to leave. Spock stepped forward to fallow and Jim turned a glare towards him.
"Don't you dare Spock. Don't you fucking dare. I don't want to see you until we are back on duty…. This thing we had, this friendship, it's over." Jim turned back and left the building with a council escort who would take him to the doctor he needed to see.
Spock simply stood there, eyes slightly wide and shoulders hunched, pain showed clearly in his too human eyes and for the first time in his life the Vulcan regretted what he had just done. He had hurt his captain, his friend, his T'hy'la and he had done it under the pretense of a good deed.
A/N: You must all hate me right about now. I know I made Spock look like an ass hole but he's not, he was honestly thinking about what would be best for Soval AND Jim. It is also very rare that I find a fanfiction where Spock does something wrong so I decided to try my hand at it. No they WONT be like this forever, this would be much of a romance then would it? For now Spock has just put himself in the shit hole. And this council thing is STILL the least over their worries! Let's hope my mind doesn't get to cruel. Anyway! REAVIEW PLEASE! I would really love to hear what you think of this… and I will be an ass, If I don't get at least TWO reviews for this chapter I won't update. I already have the next chapter finished too!