A Trek Redeux: Part 4
Now a student at Caltech, Spock makes a new friend and confronts his past.
A Trek Redeux: Part 3
In Atlanta, problems at school lead to a shattering revelation. It seems there is more to being a Vulcan than teenage Spock ever realized.
This story is the first of my new series, "A Trek Redeux". It asks you to open your mind and wonder, "What if Spock's life had turned out a bit differently?" The repercussions of one Vulcan's choice could be far-reaching...
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Chronologically, Awakening begins in the year 2276 after the V'Ger Incident and nearly a decade before the events of the return of Khan Noonien Singh in late 2285. The entirety of it takes place within the span of one day, and is told through the various viewpoints of each character. Awakening is written as a foundation for future stories, establishing character history and personal perspective.
This story relates Saavik's early experiences and impressions after being rescued by Spock on Hellguard in 2274 at age ten. After nearly a year on Dantria IV, Saavik is taken to Vulcan to live with his parents as her legal guardians. Spock is forced by duty to leave her behind as he continues to serve aboard the Enterprise. Saavik's story is told in tandem with Spock 's through his long distance relationship with her from space.
Through personal memories of struggle from each of their pasts, a new shared history will unfold. Both of them will be trying to make sense of their lives; Saavik to her adjustment into civilized Vulcan society and Spock as he adjusts to dealing with his parents and protégé, finding himself at odds with strict cultural traditions that still bear grim recollections. Interactions on board the Enterprise are also explored, and it becomes apparent that even old friends can get on each other's nerves.
Although the main storyline is serious, there are many lighter humorous moments as well.
*RECENT STORY UPDATES for Awakening*
-- Chapter 3 has been reworked to reflect a more accurate description of Vulcan geography and water reverence.
-- Chapter 12 has been expanded with details about Saavik's first day on Vulcan.
-- Dialogue has been updated in chapters 3, 6, 7 & 9 to be more true in regards to translation and cultural formality.
-- Chapter 17 is posted, with Chapter 18 on the way!
Chapters: 18 Table of Contents
Categories: Original Series
Characters: Grayson, Amanda, Kirk, James T., McCoy, Leonard (Bones), Saavik, Sarek, Spock
Genre: Angst, Drama, Family, Friendship, IDIC
Warnings: Adult Language, Adult Situations
Series: None
Completed: No Word count: 30597 Read Count: 31283
Spock was clearly uncomfortable discussing "the birds and the bees" with Jim Kirk. Can you imagine how much more difficult that conversation would have been with his parents as a young boy? Once learning of the particulars of Pon Farr, Spock resolves to face it in a way that will make both his betrothed and his parents proud of him. A Spock childhood story.
A tale of betrayal and redemption. No longer a member of Starfleet, Spock takes on occasional diplomatic assignments for the Federation---but when dramatic change comes to Vulcan, he reacts on a personal level and is drawn into history's current. The decisions that await him will change his life forever.
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Now a free man, Spock deals with problems at home in San Francisco--Kirk foremost among them. While Spock's attempt to help Jim leaves their friendship in ruins, Sarek breaks his latest silence with an interesting proposition.
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Atop Mount Seleya, Spock ponders yet another question.
Written for the 2014 Ficlet Flashdance and closely associated with my Star Trek: Beyond story, "A Planet of Warriors".
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Spock and his wife Lauren are fugitives from the law. He is still not pleased with the situation, and by now she's had about enough of his attitude. With Starfleet on their trail and his medication running out, they continue searching for the one person who might clear Spock of the original charge against him. And in the process they encounter an interesting character from the past...
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Seven years in a Vulcan's life. It doesn't amount to much...unless you're male. Spock, Lauren, and son face their own private challenges during a visit to planet Vulcan.
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A seven-year-old Spock reflects on the most significant holiday of the Vulcan people,”Gad Kaunsh’es,”and reaches a decision about his future. Written for the February ‘Alien Holiday’ challenge.
Winner:
Alien Holidays Challenge
At age seven, Spock prepares to celebrate a Vulcan feast day. One happy family? Not quite. I wrote this in response to the February challenge about alien holidays.
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Spock's daughter, T'Beth, cannot accept the fact that he is marrying Lauren Fielding--and she's not the only one opposed to the marriage. A surprise bachelor party and a trying reception test Spock's Vulcan endurance, but at day's end they are truly one and together.
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Spock's daughter, T'Beth, comes to live with her Great-Aunt Doris on Earth, but her attitude brings trouble at home and at school.
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On Vulcan, Spock's daughter lied before ShiKahr's Council of Elders. Now, at his urging, T'Beth is going back to confess her crime.
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When Spock retreats to Mount Seleya, his daughter T'Beth joins some discontented Vulcan youths and runs afoul of the law.
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Spock and his daughter T'Beth are back safe on Vulcan, but memories of their captivity haunt them as Amanda prepares to celebrate Christmas.
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In diary form. T'Beth's efforts to adjust to life on Vulcan are complicated by her father's death and subsequent refusion.
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Spock has survived a fatal illness, but at what price? His struggle with drug addiction is complicated by continuing problems with his daughter and conflicted feelings toward Doctor Fielding.
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