New Again Epilogue
Title: New Again
Author:melooza
Artists/Mixers: jadebriady manghahabi
Beta creampuffsteph
Universe: TOS/AOS
Pairings(s): Nu!Jim/Prime!Spock side of Nu!Spock/Nu!Uhura
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Sex of the butt
Summary: When the stress of captaining a ship starts to wear on Jim, he seeks out a friend who will understand.
Link to Fic: Fic found on AO3 Here
Link to Art: Art by jadebriady Here
Link to Mix: Mix by manghahabi Here
Uhura smiled to herself as she glanced at the couple seated close to her and her husband. She and Spock were on a much needed shore leave, enjoying a nice quiet dinner. It had been six months since Uhura was bonded to Spock and it had been intense. The normal stresses of a five year mission had been multiplied by having another person's feelings in your head. Literally. Uhura had struggled in the beginning but hardly had an issue now.
It helped having another person on board who was in a relationship with a Vulcan to talk with. Uhura really didn’t know when she and Jim became confidants but it was probably around when he had asked her for help wooing his Vulcan.
Jim and Selek were seated close by and it made Uhura happy to see them looking so smitten with one another. Jim had seemed a little unsure of things for a bit but the two of them seemed to have worked passed whatever issues they were having.
She watched as Jim slid a box over to his lover. Uhura knew what was inside and was eager to see the Vulcan’s reaction. Selek slowly opened the box and pulled out a Vulcan Lute. His face was open and full of wonder. Uhura looked away to give them privacy.
She’d been with Captain Kirk when they’d found it. Well, them, and not so much ‘found,’ but given. They had been planetside, delivering supplies to a colony when they were approached by one of its members. Her name was Majel and she had been a music teacher who also collected instruments from all over the galaxy. She explained she had a number of instruments that had been originally from Vulcan and she no longer felt right in keeping them. Jim had jumped on the chance to take whatever she was willing to part with. He’d even helped with the packaging to insure everything was treated with respect and care. Spock was by Jim’s side as he packed, explaining what each instrument was and how it was played.
They had tried to give Majel credits for the pieces but she wouldn’t hear of it. All she asked was for them to be used, cared for, and played. That’s how the lute came into Jim’s possession. He’d found out Selek not only played, but was a master at it and could think of no one better to have it.
“You seem very pleased with Selek’s emotional display to the gift Jim has given him,” Spock said.
“I am. I’m glad to see him happy. I mean, he’s done so much to help us that I want him to have the same, you know?”
“Indeed.”
“You kno-”
Uhura’s voice was cut off by the familiar sound of the Captain’s com unit going off. That was never a good sign for anyone. She watched as Jim politely excused himself and made his way out of the restaurant to take the hail.
“I’ll be right back, but get the check just to be safe.” Uhura stood.
Spock raised one eyebrow and replied, “It is unbecoming to eavesdrop.”
She ignored him and followed the path Jim had taken. It didn’t take long to find the familiar voice. She stopped a few steps back to listen without being seen.
“... Yeah, I understand. I’ll get started on the plans right away so we can ship out first thing in the morning.” The Captain’s voice was tired.
“Thanks, Jim. And I’m sorry to pull you off of your shore leave, but you’re the closest ship.”
Uhura knew that voice well. Admiral Pike would truly be sorry about pulling them away. Other brass? Not so much.
“I know. I’ll get started as soon as I’m finished here. Kirk out.”
Uhura stepped into view and offered Jim a sad smile. “When do we leave tomorrow?”
Jim sighed and rubbed his face. “0800 ship time at the latest. Most of the crew won’t have to be back aboard much earlier than “0700”. You can still enjoy your night with you husband so that’s something, right?”
Uhura looked at the tired Captain and decided, no, it was not right. “No”
Jim’s face fell. “I know I told yo-”
She held up her hand and he stopped talking. “That’s not what I meant. You need this more than anyone, so here’s what I’m thinking. You go back, finish your dinner with your boyfriend, go have crazy sexy, and then show up at 06300 to finish and sign all the paperwork that’s done. Deal?”
Jim look confused, “But who’s going to do that so I can stay?”
“Spock and I should be able to get through it quickly. You go enjoy yourself while I go get Spock so we can get started. Besides, we owe you.” She smiled.
“Really?”
“Really.”
Uhura wasn’t ready for the bear hug Jim gave her. He whispered his thanks and then quickly left her to rejoin his date. Spock found her shortly after and she explained what she’d done.
“While I am agreeable to the arrangement you made with the Captain on my behalf, I am confused as to what debt we owe him. “
Uhura could feel the confusion through their bond and smiled. “I’ll explain it while we work.”
And she did.
~fin~
Author:melooza
Artists/Mixers: jadebriady manghahabi
Beta creampuffsteph
Universe: TOS/AOS
Pairings(s): Nu!Jim/Prime!Spock side of Nu!Spock/Nu!Uhura
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Sex of the butt
Summary: When the stress of captaining a ship starts to wear on Jim, he seeks out a friend who will understand.
Link to Fic: Fic found on AO3 Here
Link to Art: Art by jadebriady Here
Link to Mix: Mix by manghahabi Here
Uhura smiled to herself as she glanced at the couple seated close to her and her husband. She and Spock were on a much needed shore leave, enjoying a nice quiet dinner. It had been six months since Uhura was bonded to Spock and it had been intense. The normal stresses of a five year mission had been multiplied by having another person's feelings in your head. Literally. Uhura had struggled in the beginning but hardly had an issue now.
It helped having another person on board who was in a relationship with a Vulcan to talk with. Uhura really didn’t know when she and Jim became confidants but it was probably around when he had asked her for help wooing his Vulcan.
Jim and Selek were seated close by and it made Uhura happy to see them looking so smitten with one another. Jim had seemed a little unsure of things for a bit but the two of them seemed to have worked passed whatever issues they were having.
She watched as Jim slid a box over to his lover. Uhura knew what was inside and was eager to see the Vulcan’s reaction. Selek slowly opened the box and pulled out a Vulcan Lute. His face was open and full of wonder. Uhura looked away to give them privacy.
She’d been with Captain Kirk when they’d found it. Well, them, and not so much ‘found,’ but given. They had been planetside, delivering supplies to a colony when they were approached by one of its members. Her name was Majel and she had been a music teacher who also collected instruments from all over the galaxy. She explained she had a number of instruments that had been originally from Vulcan and she no longer felt right in keeping them. Jim had jumped on the chance to take whatever she was willing to part with. He’d even helped with the packaging to insure everything was treated with respect and care. Spock was by Jim’s side as he packed, explaining what each instrument was and how it was played.
They had tried to give Majel credits for the pieces but she wouldn’t hear of it. All she asked was for them to be used, cared for, and played. That’s how the lute came into Jim’s possession. He’d found out Selek not only played, but was a master at it and could think of no one better to have it.
“You seem very pleased with Selek’s emotional display to the gift Jim has given him,” Spock said.
“I am. I’m glad to see him happy. I mean, he’s done so much to help us that I want him to have the same, you know?”
“Indeed.”
“You kno-”
Uhura’s voice was cut off by the familiar sound of the Captain’s com unit going off. That was never a good sign for anyone. She watched as Jim politely excused himself and made his way out of the restaurant to take the hail.
“I’ll be right back, but get the check just to be safe.” Uhura stood.
Spock raised one eyebrow and replied, “It is unbecoming to eavesdrop.”
She ignored him and followed the path Jim had taken. It didn’t take long to find the familiar voice. She stopped a few steps back to listen without being seen.
“... Yeah, I understand. I’ll get started on the plans right away so we can ship out first thing in the morning.” The Captain’s voice was tired.
“Thanks, Jim. And I’m sorry to pull you off of your shore leave, but you’re the closest ship.”
Uhura knew that voice well. Admiral Pike would truly be sorry about pulling them away. Other brass? Not so much.
“I know. I’ll get started as soon as I’m finished here. Kirk out.”
Uhura stepped into view and offered Jim a sad smile. “When do we leave tomorrow?”
Jim sighed and rubbed his face. “0800 ship time at the latest. Most of the crew won’t have to be back aboard much earlier than “0700”. You can still enjoy your night with you husband so that’s something, right?”
Uhura looked at the tired Captain and decided, no, it was not right. “No”
Jim’s face fell. “I know I told yo-”
She held up her hand and he stopped talking. “That’s not what I meant. You need this more than anyone, so here’s what I’m thinking. You go back, finish your dinner with your boyfriend, go have crazy sexy, and then show up at 06300 to finish and sign all the paperwork that’s done. Deal?”
Jim look confused, “But who’s going to do that so I can stay?”
“Spock and I should be able to get through it quickly. You go enjoy yourself while I go get Spock so we can get started. Besides, we owe you.” She smiled.
“Really?”
“Really.”
Uhura wasn’t ready for the bear hug Jim gave her. He whispered his thanks and then quickly left her to rejoin his date. Spock found her shortly after and she explained what she’d done.
“While I am agreeable to the arrangement you made with the Captain on my behalf, I am confused as to what debt we owe him. “
Uhura could feel the confusion through their bond and smiled. “I’ll explain it while we work.”
And she did.
~fin~