Preventing purge.  Please feel free to ignore.

Over the many years of my life I have received many gifts, but the most important ones have been those not of a material nature.  Jim's friendship, our bond, the friendship with Doctor McCoy and the rest of the Enterprise crew with whom I served for many years chief among those treasured, precious gifts.  I had little more than the robes on my back when I arrived on Romulus and living underground does not offer the chance to acquire much, but I treasure the small gifts the children of Romulan dissidents bring me.  I know that when the times come for me to leave I most likely will not be able to take these things with me, but here again, their friendships are the gifts I will treasure and carry away.  

Recently I was given a gift that, forgive me Jim, is almost important to me the treasured memories of our life together.  Captain Picard arrived, searching for me and bearing the news that Sarek had succumbed to the effects of Bendii Syndrome.  At the end of Picard's undercover mission, he offered me the chance to share a meld, to briefly feel the essence of my father that lived in his mind after they had shared a prolonged meld during one of my father's last diplomatic mission.  My father and I had never taken the opportunity to share our minds.  The gift Picard offered was one I never thought I would receive and it made it all the more precious. 



Muse: Spock
Fandom: TOS, TNG
Word count: 250

Prompt:  #338- Tell us the story behind your name (or nickname).
Name: Spock
Fandom: Star Trek
Words: 287


   Most non-Vulcan's including my own mother are unable to pronounce my entire given name.  Terran Standard has no equivalent characters to properly aid in the pronunciation.  S'chn T'gai is the closest approximation I can provide for what is termed a surname.  To use another Terran term, my 'first' name is simpler for Terrans and many others to pronounce.  /spŏk/ being its standard Terran pronunciation.  Spock, being the transliteration from Vulcan text.

    The name is not unique.  I am not the first to be thusly named, nor am I likely the only Vulcan currently existing with that name.  My mother had agreed before my birth that it would be fitting for me to have a Vulcan name since that is where I would be born and raised.  My father suggested the name of 'Spock', who was a person of note during the early years of the construction of our civilization based on Surakian Principles.

    That is the story behind my name.  I do not have a nickname unless one accepts Doctor McCoy's calling me a 'green-blooded, pointy-eared hobgoblin', a nickname.  I do not understand the reasoning for such as this term is ten syllables and twenty-seven letters longer than my name.  From what information I have gathered on the practice and custom of humans in inferring a nickname upon another, the chosen 'nickname', while reflecting a skill, an appearance or perhaps a significant event in that person's life, it is usually shorter than the person's given name.  While my blood is green and my ears are somewhat pointed, this is basic Vulcan biology and I am not a superstitious fear inducing goblin.  I do not accept this nickname, but arguing with Doctor McCoy is a futile exercise.

Claimed from24hour_themes :

[ MORNING ♦ AM ]

[ 01:00 ♦ 1AM ] → link here

Focus is on wholeness of self and the banishing of any shadows.

[ 02:00 ♦ 2AM ] → link here

Ridding partnerships or relationships of negativity.

[ 03:00 ♦ 3AM ] → link here

Determination, especially in matters that seem to hold you back.

[ 04:00 ♦ 4AM ] → link here

Improved luck or victory over a specific set of deterring circumstances.

[ 05:00 ♦ 5AM ] → link here

Encouraging growth of the psychic self.

[ 06:00 ♦ 6AM ] → link here

Tenacity and perseverance, especially with something you have been putting off.

[ 07:00 ♦ 7AM ] → link here

Hope, improved insight and perspective.

[ 08:00 ♦ 8AM ] → link here

Personal change aimed toward the conscious mind.

[ 09:00 ♦ 9AM ] → link here

Assistance for others, focusing on concrete matters.

[ 10:00 ♦ 10AM ] → link here

Improving personal convictions and resolutions.

[ 11:00 ♦ 11AM ] → link here

Energy directed toward transformations which may have seemed impossible.

[ 12:00 ♦ 12PM ♦ NOON ] → link here

Writer's Choice

[ EVENING ♦ PM ]

[ 13:00 ♦ 1PM ] → link here

Self-image and personal security.

[ 14:00 ♦ 2PM ] → link here

Building relationships, encouraging understanding and love between people, sexual symmetry.

[ 15:00 ♦ 3PM ] → link here

Balancing matters of the body, mind and spirit.

[ 16:00 ♦ 4PM ] → link here

Harmony of elements, sticking to schedules.

[ 17:00 ♦ 5PM ] → link here

Insight to the self. Communicating with spiritual guides.

[ 18:00 ♦ 6PM ] → link here

Matters of safety, protection and completion.

[ 19:00 ♦ 7PM ] → link here

Diversity, blending or healing differences, gentle care toward others.

[ 20:00 ♦ 8PM ] → link here

Leadership, command and guidance.

[ 21:00 ♦ 9PM ] → link here

Comprehension of universal truth.

[ 22:00 ♦ 10PM ] → link here

Improving the rational mind, sensibility and clear mindedness.

[ 23:00 ♦ 11PM ] → link here

Coping with drastic change in a positive manner.

[ 24:00 ♦ 12AM ♦ MIDNIGHT ] → link here

Writer's Choice

XI, General

Claimed from 25fluffyfics :

1.	Picnic	2.	Hobbies	3.	Sport	4.	Dancing	5.	Holiday
6.	Candles	7.	Breakfast	8.	Dinner	9.	Blankets	10.	Bath
11.	Massage	12.	Hurt	13.	Nightmare	14.	Home	15.	Birthday
16.	Puppy/kitten	17.	Jealousy	18.	Gift	19.	Flowers	20.	Protection
21.	Sunset	22.	Parting	23.	Reunion	24.	Writer’s choice	25.	Writer’s Choice

XI 'verse, general series (movie)

Fromlemonaftertaste :


The Challenges

(1) contempt and aftertaste

(2) hello is such a thin word

(3) the kind of cat you just can't pick up

(4) the answer to each moment is yes and the question: can you live with that?

(5) I'm choosing my confessions

(6) so just kiss me and let my hair messy itself in your fingers

(7) I can still fall in love with you

(8) the one I love I should destroy

(9) you'll never be more than alive

(10) smiles to suit the circumstances

(11) take the plan and spin it sideways

(12) let these swift roads destroy themselves

(13) simple, like flipping a coin

(14) you're the one that froze the sun

(15) can you feel the way I've grown and disconnected?

(16) no apology cause my urge is genuine

(17) I think I use to belong here

(18) so strong thy magic or so weak am I?

(19) you are not an answer and I am not this prayer

(20) I only want to see the light behind your eyes

(21) like something brittle

(22) love is like a punishment

(23) pretty-boy front man

(24) I wanna die, I wanna live you

(25) when will you be worthy of your good side?

(26) I'm riddled by you

(27) I want to hold you like nothing is going to stop us

(28) step inside this place and own me

(29) my bones call to you

(30) I could taste you even then

(31) I would chase you down the wind

(32) somewhere sometime all things will be fine.

(33) paint your perfect day

(34) breathe and bathe me, just be and save me

(35) you caught the light again in that perfect way

(36) steal some covers, share some skin

(37) come and rest your bones with me

(38) thought that maybe I'd really love being alone

(39) making eyes all by myself

(40) my phone's on vibrate for you

(41) how I feel like a beautiful child

(42) you broke me bodily

(43) "You and me" I sang looking at the cemetary

(44) we give eachother all we know

(45) we are left standing to face what is left of concrete and honey

TOS, XI - Kirk and Spock

 

Claimed for 50passages :

001.	I knew I’d want it, if I hadn’t got it!	002.	I am not the master of the law, and cannot set it aside.	003.	I suppose you feel that everything has gone off splendidly and according to plan?
004.	Our last shortcut through woods nearly ended in disaster.	005.	There was something in this tree that I have never seen before.	006.	I see shapes of Men and of horses…
007.	We believe that we may meet again in a time to come, and perhaps we shall find somewhere a land where can live together and both be content.	008.	Do not touch the water!	009.	Lights went out in the house and hamlet as they came, and doors were shut, and folk that were afield cried in terror and ran wild like hunted deer.
010.	You seem to know a lot. More than is good for you, I guess.	011.	The chamber was filled with a soft light; its walls were green and silver and its roof of gold.	012.	The passage is blocked behind us now, and there is only one way out…
013.	The dark water boiled, and there was a hideous stench.	014.	He drew a deep breath. Well, I’m back, he said.	015.	Did not the lady tell me to beware of them? And now I cannot forget them.
016.	So they both lived, delighting in their own devices, and feared no assault, nor wrath, nor any end of their wickedness.	017.	The Sun dipped and vanished, and as if at the shuttering of a lamp, black night fell.	018.	It’s dangerous, yes it is. It burns, it kills.
019.	With hearts strangely lightened they now rested again, but not for long.	020.	When he woke up the sky above was dim, not lighter but darker than when they had breakfasted.	021.	We shall search the valley from head to foot and peer under every pebble.
022.	He picked up his shears and exhibited them as evidence.	023.	And sooner or later as he lurked and pried on the borders he would be caught, and taken – for examination.	024.	In fact, it is partly about that that I have come to say a last word.
025.	But there is no other way out that I can see or think of.	026.	I will tell you what I know, and leave the reward to you. You may be glad to grant it, when you have heard me.	027.	All that is gold does not glitter.
028.	Under the shadow of bushes leaning out over the water they halted and drew breath.	029.	I have forgotten much that I thought I knew, and learned again much that I had forgotten.	030.	This in brief is how I see things at the moment, if you wish to have a piece of my mind as plain as possible.
031.	But oft the unbidden guest proves the best company.	032.	The days have gone down in the West behind the hills into shadow.	033.	That is a very interesting remark. I may have to report that.
034.	We are going now to a secret place we have, somewhat less than ten miles from here.	035.	He felt as if the whole dark world was turning upside down.	036.	I do not know what put it into your head, or your heart, to do that.
037.	I see strange tales are woven about you.	038.	I received you for your safe-keeping, and also to do as I might bid.	039.	The fool’s hope has failed.
040.	I wish I could carry you. You aren’t fit to walk any further.	041.	It’s not always a misfortune being overlooked.	042.	Yet I would not have you remain like a beggar at the door.
043.	My lord, you called me. I come.	044.	His grief he will not forget; but it will not darken his heart, it will teach him wisdom.	045.	But as for your terms, we reject them utterly.
046.	He was naked, lying as if in a swoon on a heap of filthy rags.	047.	Where are we? How did I get here?	048.	All right, but there’s room enough for two.
049.	They awoke together, hand in hand.	050.	I think we had better not move out from here again, until it has gone quite dark.
051.	Alternate: You will be glad to have these safe again.	052.	Alternate: I was awake early this morning, and now it must be nearly noon.	053.	Alternate: Then what were you all doing? You were shut up for hours.”
054.	Alternate: What was the thing, or were there many of them?	055.	Alternate: ____ was snoring at his side long before he himself closed his eyes.

Star Trek XI, General Series (movie)

Enlist, you must.  enlist_in_fleet .

Title: Understanding
Author: cmdr_spock
Pairing: Spock/Kirk
Rating: pg
Summary: Kirk's serial cheating weighs on Spock. Set sometime after 'Journey to Babel', TOS era.  Done for 20_est_relships .

 

     It wasn't easy to watch Kirk basically sleep his way around the universe. It bothered him even before they became a couple and more so after. He let him though. Let him hop from one female's bed to another all, as Jim would put it, for diplomacy's sake. He didn't think it had anything to do with diplomacy. His father was an ambassador and even Sarek raised an eyebrow at Jim's purported antics when rumours would cross his path. He couldn't see his father having sex with the opposing side just to secure a treaty. He still gave Jim his freedom, although Jim would return to him after a night or two with a girl, guilt obviously weighing him down, his golden eyes not quite daring to meet Spock's.

 

     He first thought that perhaps this guilt would bring Jim into line, but it was only a few occasions of him slipping into his first officers bed, freshly showered but Spock's more finely tuned sense of smell, still smelling another on what should be his and his alone and he knew that guilt wouldn't be enough. It hurt deeply, although it was something he would never admit. He simply refused to discuss it and would prevent Jim from bringing it up as well, even if it was couched in an apology for what he had done. It was the one selfish act he would allow himself because he knew it frustrated Jim not to come clean, to apologize. If he was going to hurt, to ache this bad, he wanted Jim to feel it too. Not logical, not the way to handle things, his Vulcan half told him, but his Vulcan half didn't offer any suggestions on how to deal with a human mate. He could have asked his father, but he didn't care to bring this relationship to his father's attention. He had disappointed him enough and they were finally speaking to one another again after eighteen years of stony silence. He could ask his mother, but he didn't want to risk her accidentally saying something to his father.

 

     So, he kept quiet. Occasionally he would let the anger he felt come out when they were sparring and Jim would barely be able to walk away from the exercise mat. He would ask Spock to spar again though. Maybe he knew and accepted this form of punishment for what he did. Spock would never ask although the question of why Jim kept straying especially when his guilt was so obviously overwhelming and inescapable, never left his mind completely. He learned to satisfy himself with depth of Jim's guilt and the bruises the man would sport after a sparring session and his facade of not caring.

Prompt table for 20_est_relships :

01.	Celebration	02.	Surprise	03.	Pleasure	04.	Past Times
05.	Forgiveness	06.	Pain	07.	Understanding	08.	Loss
09.	Comfort	10.	Hope	11.	Love	12.	Anniversary
13.	Questions	14.	Answers	15.	Reflection	16.	Symmetry
17.	Home	18.	Cherish	19.	Future	20.	Memories

Table for30_quills :



{1} No man chooses evil because it is evil; he only mistakes it for happiness, the good he seeks.

{2} I just want to flee from this nightmare and never return.

{3} The past shapes the future.

{4} In a world without words.

{5} Every moment hesitated is a moment gone from life.

{6} The tragedy called history will just be repeated.

{7} The roads might be different, but the place we end up is the same.

{8} I only want your happiness, knowing I can never be yours to share it.

{9} Those words were larger than any sin, and sweeter than any punishment.

{10} The line between friendship and love.

{11} The truth never changes.

{12} Resistance is futile.

{13} Lost in a dream.

{14} Frozen in time.

{15} There is more to love than only bitterness and lies.

{16} What are the stories hidden behind your smile?

{17} In my eyes you do no wrong.

{18} Unchanging things are boring.

{19} The haunting words are a gentle illusion.

{20} The difference between love and desire.

{21} A world without you is a world without meaning.

{22} We find each other in order to escape from loneliness.

{23} There is a moment when fears and dreams must collide.

{24} You are not the person I thought you were.

{25} Time changes everything.

{26} To be forgotten is worse than death.

{27} Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.

{28} Look beyond where hearts can see.

{29} Second chances will not be the same, it will be better.

{30} The end is only the beginning.


Bonus themes:
Please keep in mind that these ten bonus themes are alternatives, which means that they are not obligatory.

{31} Every heart has its secret sorrows, which the world knows not; and oftentimes we call a man cold when he is only sad.

{32} Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart.

{33} The wind beneath my wings.

{34} Some things are better left unsaid.

{35} Every broken heart can be mended.

{36} Does the walker choose the path or does the path choose the walker?

{37} In the depths of your existence.

{38} There is nothing left to say but goodbye.

{39} Will you cry if I die?

{40} Alls well that ends well.


Prompt Table for 20_1sttimes :

01. Breakdown	02. Storm	03. Water	04. Lessons
05. Journey	06. Dinner	07. Shopping	08. Night
09. Morning	10. Decisions	11. Friends	12. Capture
13. Roommates	14. Communication	15. Misunderstanding	16. Agendas
17. Starting from Scratch	18. Infamy	19. Substitution	20. Writer's Choice

"Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius."- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
 
                The first few times he accepted his new Captain’s invite to a friendly game of chess, Spock wasn’t impressed. Kirk’s moves followed no logic he was familiar with. His moves were chaotic and Spock won easily. So easily in fact, he almost considered turning down the requests from his Captain after a handful of games. What was the point? There was no logic in playing someone who did not seem to learn from the prior games, who appeared to be nonchalant about his loses even. There was something different about this brash young man however that peaked Spock’s interest although he would never admit it and he found himself accepting yet another match one evening after an uneventful duty shift.
 
                His guard was up as he walked to Kirk’s quarters. All prior games had taken place in the officer’s lounge with other crew members witness to them. They had always gathered a crowd too. His estimation was that 98 percent of the onlookers were rooting for their new golden haired Captain, but he hadn’t minded. He found himself hoping that the man would have offered more of a challenge than he had as of yet done. Beggars couldn’t be choosers, however, one of his mother’s idioms that had puzzled him as a youth. After thoroughly trouncing even the best chess players on board, many refused to play him.
 
                “Evening, Mr. Spock. On time I see.” Kirk said, looking up with a slight grin from the table in his ready room where he was setting up the 3-D chess board. He held out his hands, clenched in fists. “Choose.”
 
                “Of course Captain.” He said. Of course he was on time. Why wouldn’t he be? Humans confused him. Especially this one and if he would admit it, it rankled him beyond comprehension. He nodded sharply towards Kirk’s right fist, that when opened, revealed the white knight. He expected as much. In their fourteen previous matches, Kirk placed the white piece in his hand a total of 10 times.
 
                He took his seat and made an opening move. Unlike previous games, Kirk reached to make his move with no hesitation. Spock’s eyebrow raised as he appraised the move. It was executed rashly, but in consideration, it was one of Kirk’s smarter moves. The game progressed rapidly after this with Spock staring at the board a few minutes later as Kirk triumphantly proclaimed “Checkmate”. His eyebrow shot up, almost concealed by his even bangs as he regarded the board and then Kirk who had reclined in his chair with a smug yet playful grin.
 
                “Talent recognizes genius Mr. Spock. But I didn’t want to reveal my hand too quickly.”
 
                Spock thought for a moment and then nodded. Perhaps he had underestimated this particular human after all.

I have claimed this prompt table for Kirk/Spock/McCoy from 3_way :

Table One

001.	scars	002.	one down	003.	neglect	004.	scratch	005.	bite
006.	warm	007.	cold	008.	romantic	009.	apologize	010.	break
011.	crushed	012.	break up	013.	jerk	014.	moan	015.	bind
016.	submissive	017.	amateur	018.	awkward	019.	beginning	020.	end
021.	careful	022.	clothes	023.	role play	024.	facinate	025.	date
026.	logical	027.	immediate	028.	leisure	029.	yes	030.	cuddle
031.	breakfast	032.	opportunity	033.	pleasant	034.	surprise	035.	agree
036.	used	037.	touch	038.	smell	039.	stroke	040.	awoke
041.	startled	042.	wait	043.	hate	044.	wounded	045.	shy
046.	fell in love	047.	us	048.	together	049.	writer's choice	050.	writer's choice