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A Woman's Touch by Wildcat (PG-13)
Fandom: STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES
Pairing: Spock, Uhura, Saavik
Length: 88.8k
Author on LJ: none known
Author Website: Wildcat's Trek Fic
Why this must be read:
Saavik doesn't get enough love. According to the book The Pandora Principle (and to the best of my knowledge not superseded by anything), Saavik was not only Spock's protege, she was an orphan that he took a few years off from his Starfleet career to raise until she was ready to be placed in a public school living with a normal family (although he still remained her guardian).
The idea of Spock trying to raise a young, rambunctious, girl by himself is pretty hilarious when you think about it. Wildcat thinks so too, and so does Uhura--which is why, in this story, Uhura joins Spock and Saavik on Dantria for a while to provide a woman's touch and a female role-model for young Saavik, as well as give Spock with some much-needed backup. This story has humor and wit, and genuine emotion. The characters are deftly handled and true to themselves. It is the first in a series, but can be read on its own; I would highly recommend the whole series. One of the later stories in the series, The Other Woman, was recced five years ago.
Uhura hugged Sulu and his new wife. "Goodbye, you two, and good luck!"
"Goodbye, Nyota. I love you!"
She grinned. Sulu loved everybody right now. "I know. I love you too, Hikaru. Best wishes, dear friend."
Backing away to make room for Pavel to kiss the bride, she spotted Spock and Saavik standing just off to the side and away from the excitement. She pushed her way through the crowd of well-wishers to join them. They each held a small ribbon-tied packet of rice, and she laughed when she drew close enough to overhear their words.
"Spock, why did they give us these grains? They are not cooked. I will eat more ca-na-pes, but I will not eat this rice."
"It is a human custom to throw rice upon a newly married couple when they leave. Gently, Saavikam. You do not hurl the rice, you merely toss it."
Uhura interjected when she saw Saavik balancing the little bundle in her hand as if to estimate its heft. "Saavik, you untie the little ribbon, like this, and take the rice out of the fabric. Quickly, they're leaving! Come with me!"
She grabbed Saavik by the hand and pulled her over to the door, and Spock tagged along behind them. With a quick flurry of activity, the bride and groom rushed out amidst a shower of rice and shouted good wishes. Everyone waved, then they were gone.
The noise level in the room suddenly dropped to just a low murmur, and Uhura took a deep breath. She felt almost melancholy as she gazed at the now-empty doorway. She was definitely tired. When she turned back to the room, she found all of her friends clustered around her and noticed that everyone's expressions seemed to mirror her mood.
Her piping voice cutting through the subdued noise surrounding them, Saavik nodded resolutely and announced, "They will go and have sex, now. That is what humans do after they marry."
Uhura met Kirk's eyes and saw him choke down the urge to burst out laughing. From the corner of her eye she noticed McCoy move closer, and all three of them glanced at Spock to see his response.
Spock stood frozen. Saavik picked up on the mixed reactions to her comment and became slightly defiant. "Well, that is true, is it not? They will do mating tonight and try to make little humans."
Closing his eyes briefly, Spock said, "Saavik, that is considered a personal matter, and is not to be discussed. I am quite certain that you remember our conversations about privacy."
"But it is so obvious! How can something so obvious---"
"Saavik, that is enough." Spock's voice was firm, and her eyes grew large before she clamped her lips together into a rebellious tight line.
McCoy clapped Spock on the shoulder and said, "Kids! Aren't they terrific? C'mon Scotty, let's go get another drink while the bar is still open. Joanna's over there talking to Sulu's cousin, and it looks like she's going to be a while, so this is my chance to enjoy a little more of that Kentucky sour mash."
Soon everyone drifted away, including Saavik who stomped off to the buffet table. Uhura was left alone with Spock.
He sighed and raised both eyebrows as he watched Saavik leave. "Nyota, sometimes I wonder which one of us truly possesses the stronger will."
She chuckled. "Oh, that's no contest. She has you beat, hands down."
A Woman's Touch
Pairing: Spock, Uhura, Saavik
Length: 88.8k
Author on LJ: none known
Author Website: Wildcat's Trek Fic
Why this must be read:
Saavik doesn't get enough love. According to the book The Pandora Principle (and to the best of my knowledge not superseded by anything), Saavik was not only Spock's protege, she was an orphan that he took a few years off from his Starfleet career to raise until she was ready to be placed in a public school living with a normal family (although he still remained her guardian).
The idea of Spock trying to raise a young, rambunctious, girl by himself is pretty hilarious when you think about it. Wildcat thinks so too, and so does Uhura--which is why, in this story, Uhura joins Spock and Saavik on Dantria for a while to provide a woman's touch and a female role-model for young Saavik, as well as give Spock with some much-needed backup. This story has humor and wit, and genuine emotion. The characters are deftly handled and true to themselves. It is the first in a series, but can be read on its own; I would highly recommend the whole series. One of the later stories in the series, The Other Woman, was recced five years ago.
Uhura hugged Sulu and his new wife. "Goodbye, you two, and good luck!"
"Goodbye, Nyota. I love you!"
She grinned. Sulu loved everybody right now. "I know. I love you too, Hikaru. Best wishes, dear friend."
Backing away to make room for Pavel to kiss the bride, she spotted Spock and Saavik standing just off to the side and away from the excitement. She pushed her way through the crowd of well-wishers to join them. They each held a small ribbon-tied packet of rice, and she laughed when she drew close enough to overhear their words.
"Spock, why did they give us these grains? They are not cooked. I will eat more ca-na-pes, but I will not eat this rice."
"It is a human custom to throw rice upon a newly married couple when they leave. Gently, Saavikam. You do not hurl the rice, you merely toss it."
Uhura interjected when she saw Saavik balancing the little bundle in her hand as if to estimate its heft. "Saavik, you untie the little ribbon, like this, and take the rice out of the fabric. Quickly, they're leaving! Come with me!"
She grabbed Saavik by the hand and pulled her over to the door, and Spock tagged along behind them. With a quick flurry of activity, the bride and groom rushed out amidst a shower of rice and shouted good wishes. Everyone waved, then they were gone.
The noise level in the room suddenly dropped to just a low murmur, and Uhura took a deep breath. She felt almost melancholy as she gazed at the now-empty doorway. She was definitely tired. When she turned back to the room, she found all of her friends clustered around her and noticed that everyone's expressions seemed to mirror her mood.
Her piping voice cutting through the subdued noise surrounding them, Saavik nodded resolutely and announced, "They will go and have sex, now. That is what humans do after they marry."
Uhura met Kirk's eyes and saw him choke down the urge to burst out laughing. From the corner of her eye she noticed McCoy move closer, and all three of them glanced at Spock to see his response.
Spock stood frozen. Saavik picked up on the mixed reactions to her comment and became slightly defiant. "Well, that is true, is it not? They will do mating tonight and try to make little humans."
Closing his eyes briefly, Spock said, "Saavik, that is considered a personal matter, and is not to be discussed. I am quite certain that you remember our conversations about privacy."
"But it is so obvious! How can something so obvious---"
"Saavik, that is enough." Spock's voice was firm, and her eyes grew large before she clamped her lips together into a rebellious tight line.
McCoy clapped Spock on the shoulder and said, "Kids! Aren't they terrific? C'mon Scotty, let's go get another drink while the bar is still open. Joanna's over there talking to Sulu's cousin, and it looks like she's going to be a while, so this is my chance to enjoy a little more of that Kentucky sour mash."
Soon everyone drifted away, including Saavik who stomped off to the buffet table. Uhura was left alone with Spock.
He sighed and raised both eyebrows as he watched Saavik leave. "Nyota, sometimes I wonder which one of us truly possesses the stronger will."
She chuckled. "Oh, that's no contest. She has you beat, hands down."
A Woman's Touch