Disclaimer: I don't own the characters of Star Trek or Harry Potter. They belong to J.J Abrams, Gene Roddenberry and J.K Rowling.

Warnings: slash (male/male pairings), threesomes, violence, AU (alternate universe), OCC

Pairings: Established Spock/Kirk, Sulu/Chekov, Scotty/Uhura, Future Spock/Harry/Kirk

3. Chess

One of the first connections Jim and Spock ever made when they began working together was over a game of chess. Spock had found his captain in the recreational room playing against one of the ensign and had watched in fascination. He honestly hadn't considered that his brash captain was capable of playing such a logical and strategic game such as chess, let alone beat someone at it. Perhaps the new discovery is what compelled him to challenge Jim. Since that moment, they took time each day after shift to play a game or two whether in the recreational rooms or their own quarters. Even when their friendship developed into a romantic relationship, they kept up the tradition using it as a means to spend time together.

"I wasn't aware that you knew how to play chess Dr. Black," Spock stated as he and Jim walked into the rec room after dinner only to find Harry and Teddy in their usual spot, said doctor playing against one of the crew members. Harry glanced over at the pair, smiling as he replied, "Yes, since I was eleven. One of my best mates from school taught me."

"Uncle Ron was one of the best chess players ever!" Teddy chirped, beaming widely.

"Was he now?" Jim chuckled, amused when the boy nodded firmly. It was obvious to many of the crew that their captain had quickly grown attached to Teddy and his father, often found around them doing something or other. What was truly surprising though was the fact that Spock reacted the same way. At first many believed it was just due to the fact that he was following Jim as he usually did. But once the Vulcan actually began to talk and seek father and son out on his own, they realized differently.

"Do you know how to play as well Teddy?" Spock questioned as Harry's opponent walked off, having admitted defeat. He quickly took the seat and without much thought, began to set the pieces up for a game. Harry didn't seem to mind all the much, just helping him along.

"Only a little. Dad's just started teaching me so I'm not very good," Teddy replied shyly, smiling when Jim picked him up and sat down, placing him on his lap. Harry nodded, "He started showing an interest so I began to teach him."

"Should you ever need assistance in understanding the game, do not hesitate to inquire my help. I would be most pleased to tutor you on the subject," Spock offered as he carefully moved a pawn. Harry counted with his own pawn while Teddy grinned, "Okay Mr. Spock!"

"Got a pretty good kid on your hands Harry," Jim said.

"Yes, I'm grateful and rather lucky," Harry hummed as he moved a bishop. Jim smiled as he watched the pair play while Teddy remained content in his lap, his eyes trained on the game. Despite the disruption of their routine, neither captain nor first officer minded. They found themselves rather content with their current company. Certainly perhaps, they had started a new tradition.

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~Seth