PREMISES OF MY FICTION

Mistress V

This takes place just after the events of Star Trek TMP. After Spock's time at Gol, and his experience with V'ger, he has decided (logically, of course) that he must experience his human side as well as Vulcan and has begun to do so. Then Christine Chapel returns as ACMO and the rest, as the saying goes, is ... their story.

Spock and his parents have a reasonable relationship now (you will see more of Sarek's unusual humor as the stories move toward the bonding ceremony). Spock also has some talents: he can dance (though I think I have seen that before in some fanfic), knows how to ice skate (he played hockey at the Academy) and now has an appreciation for winter sports (wonder where he got THAT from?) and rain (ditto?). And under that hard-assed Vulcan veneer he is a big old softie when it comes to Christine, which he likely got from his father... He drinks on (rare) occasion, eats food with his hands when the situation merits (I recall the big food taboo episode, can't remember the name) and adores chocolate and other desserts. A quick learner, Spock has done, and continues to do, a great deal of research into the mysteries of human courtship and mating practices, as well as the things Christine has an interest in. He's still having problems with the slang at times, which leads to some funny lines, as you have seen. It is quite clear Christine has rubbed off on him, for the better, and they find more and more things they share in common as the relationship progresses.

He and McCoy still spar as they always have, though it is more an old familiar game than animosity. Jim still plays chess with him, and has become his confidante and advice giver in courtship matters. Nyota Uhura, who was instrumental in making sure Christine and Spock got together at last, is always keeping one eye on him to make sure he doesn't make a complete idiot of himself.

My Enterprise has a bar, a spa, a pool and an arboretum. A holodeck just for winter sports exists, and there is another for other activities. Karaoke is a fixture in the rec room. The Organian Peace Treaty is shakily, if sporadically, in place at this time, though storm clouds are brewing.

Characters I have created include Mr. Pauulu, a Tahitian yeoman who assists Spock with the experimental horticultural project, "Tex" Dillon, who tried and failed to win Christine's affections, and Kala, a half-Terran, half-Klingon spa coordinator onboard whose Terran mother is a diplomat and whose Klingon father has quite a business brain. There's Stark, the Vulcan snowboard champion (he will continue to pop up here and there) and you'll meet Kanou, a figure skater from Qo'nos -- the first Klingon female skater in that culture's history. Characters you will meet from other ST series include Worf, a Klingon scientist (the grandfather of Worf on TNG) and his son, the would-be entrepreneur (we KNOW what happens, but this is BEFORE all that sadness), and the unflappable M'Benga. Characters from the original series with a twist include Sulu being a bit more "Naked Time"-ish now and then, Kyle, who's a nosey but harmless dude, and then there's Riley ... a rapscallion, a scallywag, and an absolutely shrewd businessman who is a permanent pain in Kirk's head ... neck ... backside...etc.

Christine has some of my attributes: she likes yoga, karaoke, rollerblading, ice skating, the odd horseback ride, swimming, rain, deserts and winter sports, has an eclectic taste in music (from c/w to classical to rock), a passion for truly awful films (as well as romantic ones), she would be tempted to sell her soul for good chocolate, and she can pour a mighty mean margarita 'cause she bartended during college to make ends meet (and who didn't?) ;-). She is a romantic but tries to hide it, and in the beginning, she is terrified Spock will morph back into his old Vulcan self. He, naturally, keeps trying to convince her this is no longer the case.

In my universe, Christine's father is dead, but her mother, ever the aging ex-hippie, has run off to join the 23rd century version of an ashram, so we won't hear much from her at all.

And after all this time, our heroes have found that they are so sexually compatible it's, well, it's... :-)

“Visions of You” -- This story starts right after Spock and Christine meet up again for the first time. That meeting was mentioned in "Wait by the Light of the Moon". She is distraught that old emotions have surfaced for her and that the same old nightmare is going to happen again. Fortunately her friend Nyota convinces her not to write Spock off completely, and the mating dance begins.

“Coconut Dreams” -- The mating dance continues, with gifts of intent from Spock and things going, well, coconuts. Christine debuts at karaoke. But the odious Lt. Dillon has also decided he wants to pursue the doctor. What's a Vulcan to do?

“Interlude” continues the prequel series, with Spock trying to figure out how best to announce his interest to Christine. His duties planetside (and a reunion with an old friend) keep him from attending Christine's next karaoke evening. He decides that he will attend the next one and make his move, though he realizes that he needs a new guide to dating practices to help him plan this. Christine, meanwhile, is beginning to have doubts that he is even interested, but Nyota will save the day. Spock is sent a package from his mother as well.

“Wait by the Light of the Moon” is a toughie to categorize. It starts in the present -- Spock and Christine are an engaged couple -- but flashes back to right after Interlude. Spock is attending -- and participating in -- an acoustic coffee house and Christine has decided to give it one more try with an on-point song that drops a huge hint (or has she?). Lt. Dillon is planning to move on Christine too, so our favorite Vulcan is about to ask Christine on a date when Riley's mistake with the power short-circuits everything, albeit temporarily. The story then flashes forward and ends on a mysterious note.

“To Each His Own,” by Jackie Kramer, slots in right here. In my universe, it happens the day after “Wait...”, as Spock can no longer afford to, well, wait. The brownies (whose arrival is alluded to in Interlude) are the prefect reason to invite Christine over for a simple first date, but somehow, thanks to McCoy's accidental intervention, things get ... steamy ... fast. Thanks again, Jackie, for the inspiration. You can read this at Spock and Christine (that's where I saw it!)

“Blame It On the Brownies” also starts in the present, as “Wait...” does. It flashes back to the day after “To Each”, and shows how the relationship moves forward day by day. It also flashes through events described in the prequels (well, I did write backwards, kind of). And the mystery alluded to in “Wait...” is finally solved. As the saying goes, who's fooling who here?

“Federation Day” is set about a week after “To Each...”. The relationship is new, everyone is speculating, and it's time to let people know they are ... seeing each other. Spock is beginning to show his human side more and more.

“Date Night” happens right after “Federation Day”. In this, Kirk realizes the relationship is for real, and Spock learns about one of Christine's guilty pleasures (btw, two things that happen in this story are referred in a future one ... can you guess?).

“Vulcan Valentine” is next. They have been together about a month, and Christine has all but moved into Spock's cabin. It is our couple's first separation as Spock is called away unexpectedly, and the holiday's approach makes them both think about things. Spock learns about another of Christine's guilty pleasures -- and jumps right in. And if McCoy and Kirk had any lingering doubts about the couple's relationship, well...

“February 15^th” naturally follows “Vulcan Valentine”. It is just a telling of 24 hours in the life of the Enterprise but there is, naturally, a surprise.

“Let it Snow 1-2-3” is next. This time, Christine must leave Spock for a week. She meets an old friend on Fuega, while Spock makes a new one on the ship. Another guilty pleasure of Christine's is revealed ... but she is stunned to find out Spock enjoys it as well.

“My Best Vulcan Face” brings Ambassador Sarek on board for a short time. A 30's style comedy of errors ensues as Christine tries to present her most perfect side to her prospective father-in-law, but darn it if everything just keeps going wrong. Sarek, as we learn, is not always the stuffed tunic he appears to be, and a discovery in Spock's cabin (which is hinted at in “Date Night”) leads to quite an interesting turn of events.

“Cinco de Blotto” shows our Vulcan's more vulnerable side. He and Christine are a now doing couple-oriented things like attending social functions together, but sometimes, Spock forgets his self-control and unexpected hilarity results. What really happens at Riley's infamous theme parties? You'll finally find out!

“Vulcan Rain” is pure romantic naughtiness (well some of it is) but we learn about how deep the emotions run between our favorite couple, and there's a side to Spock (and his home planet) that you've probably never seen before.

“In the Dark Side of My Heart” is a darker bit of work about what happens when Christine falls severely ill. It is up to Spock to try to bring her through the darkness, but will doing so cause him to deny who he really is?

“Who's the Doctor Here?” is a humorous follow-up about Christine's recovery. She feels fine but McCoy and M'Benga are not buying that just yet. We hear about Worf here too, and find out Spock has another culinary weakness.

That's all I have written so far, but another one is in the planning stages due to Oscar night being tomorrow. From now on, everything is in the present, moving forward. Spock and Christine are engaged with a bonding ceremony being planned, as well as a shipboard wedding. So stay tuned!

Mistress V (who does it the Vulcan Way -- HOT!), aka Vicki, aka kittymom.