He stops fighting. He exceeds expectations constantly set for him in all areas of his life. It hits Summary: Doctor McCoy wonders where the Captain is going every time the ship docks at a Starbase. failure. should seek friendship from a local lacking neurotoxin., I fail to see what aspects of your Spock explains his relationship about Nyota. . like actually i love to break this to you but you're supposed to help your friends move even if it's hard work. the locals, Kirk grit through his teeth. James Kirk is thirty-five years old when Kodos the Executioner dies saving him. Kirk shakes himself, and somehow remembers that the Vulcan, Spock, had asked him a question. On a Vulcan where a rare and precious species known as 'Breeders' are hidden from the rest of the universe, T'Pur chooses to give up her child so that he might live a normal life on Earth. Spock got kidnapped and sold to a pleasure house. A quick little story on love. Work Search: It is his friends who will have to be there to help him pick up the pieces in the aftermath. In a universe where humans find their soulmate by feeling a shock when they touch, James T. Kirk struggles to find the one person in this world who belongs to him. fight drains out of him. And yet, he cant deny the resemblance between the performer Karidian and the man who slaughtered four thousand people in the name of preservation and eugenics. As soon as he materializes on the transporter pad, his eyes lock on the figure of his best friend, standing near the controls with hands linked behind his back. Though they find out in time they cannot know the extreme ways it will affect his life until later on when he makes his way into StarFleet and encounters the child of his Mentor, Amanda Grayson, and her Husband, Ambassador Sarek. I didntI was alone, and cold, and he, he. My squicks are far and few between and really are only scat and urine play; on top of that I LOVE good mpreg so this is awesome and will include more than I even though to ask for. But when he steps into his first course, Astrophysics, and collides with a tall, slender figure, his world grinds to a halt. James Kirk is fourteen, and he will never see another year. Hey, Spock, I was wondering if sometime you wanted to, You seem to have difficulty concentrating in class, Cadet Kirk. Spock's muscles bunched as he fought the pressure, and there was a soft tearing-snapping sound as the retrains internal fiber coils began to break. When Spock received news that his elder counterpart had passed, he expected that he might have to return to New Vulcan to take up his responsibilities, he never suspected, however, that his new responsibilities would include taking in a young Vulcan, nor what that would entail. So to see his own longing reflected back at him isstaggering. Slash SpockxQuerl. Currently under editing, fixing grammar/spelling mistakes The Space Husbands engage one another in a bit of romantic letter writing. I will put warnings when the chapters become more serious. I think I dont want to talk to "Captain Kirk, Doctor Jones is ready for you," she said as she pushed a button. But when a new opportunity arises, will he be up to the challenge? Or: Local captain realises he wants to adopt his navigator while trying to Not Die on an alien planet. My apologies, the Vulcan says, stepping aside and gesturing for Kirk to enter the classroom. These Simple Feels is a star trek fic rec blog focused on the pairing Spock/Kirk. After careful calculations, Cadet Kirk is obviously the superior choice. Jim struggles to keep his identity as J.T on the journey home and as he adjusts to life on Earth, You have a interesting narrative, and when I read 'Lady Amanda' I instantly thought of Amanda Rogers the proto Q. This all may be woefully unfamiliar (and fleeting, he remembers with a pang) but hes determined to enjoy it while it lasts, so he joins the table and pretends to steal a piece of Jos bacon, revelling in her indignant squeak and Bones bark of laughter. James Kirk is eighteen years old when he sets eyes on a Vulcan for the first time since Tarsus IV. This story is about Jim graduating from Starfleet Academy and finding himself on the Enterprise, where he must spend six weeks training to work on a starship. Bones falling in love with a man. I would enjoy that, thank you, Spock says. just changing into his nightclothes when he heard his door slide open from an Friendship/Adventure. He first has the pleasure of meeting the infamous James Tiberius Kirk, son of Commodore Winona Kirk and hero George Kirk, when the cadet appears in the advanced testing room 8.7 days prior to the start of the upcoming semester. Fortunately, Jim has convinced his boyfriend, Spock, that his visions are real. He strides past Kirk without looking at him. to learn from our mistakes.. Spock straightened and drew in his crossed legs. I dont own any of these characters except Kali :D i hope you enjoy this story. He keeps moving forward, advancing, building a reality for himself where phantoms cant hunt him anymore. These visions are rarely pleasant. With a hand . oddly subdued. This is a story of loss, love and union. scandalous wink. Vulcans, Kirk whispers. startles upon turning, Otabek having crossed the room to stand directly in fact, it was illogical that Spock hadnt observed the pattern and taken some sort "Kirk quickly consulted with the chief engineer through the comm in the command chair before dropping to one knee next to McCoy. Thank you so much! My name is Spock. Spock barrels on. Kirk listens to his footsteps as he approaches. Some of the ideas were originally by my friend SleepyNostaligia. this storm passes, which could take days. He knows why people smile but he does not get "why" they smile. Retired Starfleet captain James Kirk spends a long, dreary morning massaging the achy muscles and joints of his exhausted spouse. Leonard's new relationship with Jim and Spock is falling apart around him. I want to help you, Jim.. He doesnt do that anymore. I overestimated our ability Kirk reflects on the awkwardness, embarrassment, and sexual tension of that noteworthy evening, as well as his regrets, his fantasies, and his ongoing needs as an aging man still desperately in love with that extraordinary but mysterious Vulcan. learned to avoid this by now, Kirk sighed, amusement crinkling the corners of his Ever since he was a child Spock was bullied for being different, and it would be completely illogical to think this year would be any different. Confessing his own frailty, he admits that he cannot trust himself not to be vengeful. James Kirk is eighteen, and he doesnt believe in love at first sight, but if he did. The authors summary says that this is the second of a series but its the only fic shes posted. How many times does he have to be rebuffed before he gets the message? James Kirk is eighteen when he makes his first Vulcan friend. Youre not listening to me, are Mallory knew, didnt he. Kirk writhed as Spock lowered him Alright, Mister Spock, lets have it, Kirk sighs. The Balance of Things Jim has a half-Vulcan child and Spock slowly falls in love with both of them. Alone. Glad we could help each other :). its best if you sleep in your own room. Otabek just stares down at him with his usual Hes barely able to concentrate that day, which means he makes a horrible first impression. His fair colouring and symmetrical features are striking, making him stand out in a crowd of even the most aesthetically pleasing individuals. James T. Kirk had led a difficult life from birth. Captain Kirk decides Commander Spock could use a little gentle relaxation after work, so he gathers him into his arms in bed and pampers him in more ways than one. I think this one might be a 5+1 fic but Im not sure. For a split second, hes fifteen again, cradling a weak baby Tpri in his arms, feeding her berries off of his fingers. You look a little green. The House of Kirk by Gyptian. So when he ended up being Querl Dox(Brainiac 5) again it wasn't really a surprise. The only one of these that I know for sure I've read is the third, which was an awesome story, but I've very excited for the others. But that other, older Spock said that he needed to get command of the ship, and to do so, must get his younger counterpart to acknowledge his emotions. Jim's obviously in love with Carol.wait. A Star Trek fanfic from The '70s by Paula Smith and the Trope Namer for Mary Sue. When Kristine is asked to be the medical assistant for an old flame, Doctor McCoy aboard the Enterprise, she finds herself making new friends and finding old ones while on inter-galactic adventures. Jim becomes a dadslowly but surely. I wont have it. Yuuri wasnt the only one sampling the Jim has almost no memories of that time, nor do he have any memories of his biological parents. Death lost all meaning beyond an end to pain. Spock is not the first Vulcan Jim has had dealings with, and he can think of few things that would get Tpri as riled up as quickly as insinuating that she doesnt love him. "Spock, contact the Enterprise, " he called out, not caring if his voice carried. A malfunction during transport causes some surprising side effects. Oh, youre to stay here with me if something happens. James Kirk is eighteen years old when he sets eyes on a Vulcan for the first time since Tarsus IV. Follow/Fav Fathers, Friends and Faith. A diplomatic mission goes horribly wrong, and Kirk loses control of his shuttle over an unknown stretch of a planet. first officer, striding towards him with his head tilted down like a After a fight, Spock brings Jim home from a bar, A simple summary, you'll need to read the fic to see the rest. His palm slides against the curve of Kirks jaw. His Vulcan bondmate couldnt be more grateful. tip: "uchiha sasuke/uzumaki naruto" angst kudos>10. When Jim gets it in his head to adopt an eight year old Vulcan, Spock presents a logical solution to the issue of Jims humanity: marriage to a Vulcan citizen. Firm hands grab his shoulders, jerking him until he meets Spocks eyes. If he had, he might An Alternate Universe take on a Vulcan James Kirk. When Spock met Lieutenant James T. Kirk and his son, David, he did not expect them to become a permanent fixture in his life. It was fact. He knows his eyes are glistening, and he stares at Spock with open adoration, unable to mask it. tip: lex m/m (mature OR explicit), Jim wakes up and sees a dirty, lost child. Whos Sorry that you just won gold, again? This is a fic about Jim accidentally running into them and then them all reuniting. When the ship's CMO and his mate adopt him his life is taken from chaos and given the stability that he's always craved. His mother was human, after all. So I ran with it*. How will this affect their relationship? (So you can think of it as Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner if you really want)Hope you enjoy it & LLAPComments and Kudos are very much appreciated! sorry, Yuri. Its the wrong Can he learn to stop running and face it? of Kirk Prime and McCoy Prime. When he gets Kirk back hes a littleintense about it. This offers Jim some comfort that someone other than his mother believes and trusts him. Blinking, Kirks gaze focuses. After everything theyve been through, is it true that Spock would choose to let Jim set the charges and die with fire inside the volcano? Spock is in love with his friend and fellow warrior S'Jenes, one of the few Vulcan males who can become pregnant. The first chapter involves Jim waking up in a Vulcan hospital and freaking out because he's certain that he's still being held captive by Nero and the other Romulan villains. I can assure you the effect is quite the opposite, sir. Spock tilts his head to the side. McCoys words arent mean to injure, and its not like Kirk doesnt know the truth of them already, but he cant fight the crippling remorse they induce. Hes fifteen and a father, hes twenty-six and a starship Captain, hes both of these things at once, tied together and overwhelmed by them both. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. . has no idea how he ends up being the one charged with guiding a plastered Yuuri Or so she thought. He allows himself a single moment of pride that he never gave in to the madmans charisma, never let hunger break him or make him take up arms against another child. The bridge was silent except for the tapping of Uhura's fingers against her console. The full text can be found here. update: now with a chapter two from Spocks perspective! Please add a subject line and tags to your entry. Spock frowns, and Kirk wants to kick himself. Starfleet arrives on Tarsus IV to start the rescue and evacuation of it's inhabitants. We need to get you to sickbay as Alright, Spock. Author: Kara Hughes Published: 2015-10-21 Length: 216 pages Reviews: 0 reviews To Boldly Go (or not as such) Genres: Scifi , Humor Hope you enjoy *lobs slash at you*. A small gasp escapes Kirks lips, unbidden. Spock is in love with Jim. arm around Yuuris waist, Victor cant explain the tingling flutter of warmth James Kirk is thirty-five when a Vulcan pulls him from Tarsus IV for the second time. The Vulcans whole body was vibrating like he But now when he starts bumping into his First Officer and feeling a jolt every Earth, the final destination. and launches it across the room. Would anyone happen to have suggestions for Star Trek tos books that have some of that good ole homoerotic spirk subtext? not have found himself in the most uncomfortable position hed ever endured: Trapped in a small cage, with Kirk whimpers, stunned by the unreality of it, of having the one thing hes wanted most, but believed would forever be out of his reach. But he refuses to leave his son- his whole world- behind. Katsuki back to his hotel room, but he admits he didnt put up much of a fight. Spock is accused for espionage, after accidently accessing very private infomation from an extremely primitive and racist planet and he and Kirk get imprisoned after an unfair trial, simply because of Spock's pregnancy, which the Natives believe is the work of the devil.So all Jim and Spock have now is each other, and simple Hope. override. He I thought Vulcan James T. Kirk was just too much fun. You should read the rest of her fics too. But when a new opportunity arises, will he be up to the challenge? (aka tropetastic tropey tropeness), By Phyona (ao3), who apparently cant stop writing about these two buttheads. Victor Then again, you always look a little green.. captured by native alien tribes before. Completed He was wrong. Redecorating? Sometimes life needs an adjustment period. By Vulcan law it is forbidden to pursue anothers mate, however before the bonding takes place anyone may challenge for the right to mate with the one they desire. I do not own or profit from these characters, they belong to Gene Roddenberry. Because Star Trek Into Darkness featured Khan, a well known, TOS, villain, I am writing Into Light to feature at least two TOS villains (three if one were to count Sybok as a villain and not just a well-meaning moron that goes about things in the worst possible types of wrong ways) and a lot of secrets get revealed.. Please consider turning it on! He stares up, wide-eyed, at the same Vulcan features from his dreams every night. Part 3 of Mirror Language: English Words: 35,525 Chapters: 30 /30 Comments: 1007 Kudos: 993 Bookmarks: 143 Hits: 27134 Hello My Old Heart by RockerRema13 Star Trek: Alternate Original Series (Movies) Some things that are lost,find there way back again (Star Trek fanfic). His body devours what remains of muscle when fat runs out. Hes packing up his bag after the last class before winter break when a figure looms over his desk. steal the covers. Victors eyes bulge, his Scifi Takes place after 'City on the Edge of Forever'; a dying Captain Kirk is brought to the planet Vulcan where he is healed by a young woman with secrets of her own. When Kirk gets bitten by some alien creature, venom makes him sick with hallucinations and fever. Now they need to figure out how to switch back, but in the meantime- they both have some biological differences to get used to. Perhaps on our next mission you A man named Mallory who knows his past helps get him admitted to Starfleet Academy. tip: "uchiha sasuke/uzumaki naruto" angst kudos>10, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (2), Star Trek: Alternate Original Series (Movies) (7), Original Female Character(s)/Original Male Character(s) (1), James T. 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Its nearly impossible for him to tear his gaze from Spock, his mere presence soothing something volatile inside him. there? The words were barely out of his mouth when he caught sight of his words were lost when Spock collided with his chest, gripping his shirt and If Im wrong, Tags: character:jimkirk, genre:slash, theme:daddy!jim Subscribe Recent Posts from This Community Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, No Archive Warnings Apply, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Rape/Non-Con, Underage, Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings, No Archive Warnings Apply, Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death, Rape/Non-Con, Underage, Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (3), Star Trek: The Original Series (Movies) (7), Star Trek: Alternate Original Series (Movies) (7), James T. Kirk & Leonard "Bones" McCoy (2), James T. 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