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The Prize, by Ray Newton (NC-17)
Fandom: STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES
Pairing: Kirk / Spock
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: The Foresmutters Project
Why this must be read:While most of my recommendations have been for old stories, this one is definitely the oldest. It was originally published in a print zine (anyone remember those?) in 1981! It’s now available online, with permission from the author, courtesy of the “Foresmutters Project”, which makes old slash stories (primarily Kirk / Spock) available online for the first time. These old stories, and especially the historical commentaries, are well worth reading for a sense of where fanfic, and slash in particular, started out.
“The Prize” is one of my favorites of these old stories, and stands up very well against modern fanfiction. It considers an alternate universe, one in which Surak’s reforms never happened on Vulcan. In this world, the warrior Spock acquires a human slave. It’s a very interesting look at what would happen to the essential characters of Kirk and Spock if they instead lived under very different circumstances. Spock’s characterization, in particular, is carefully drawn and quite consistent with his portrayal on the show. The story is well written, and the evolution of the relationship between Spock and Kirk is excellent and realistic. The universe itself is well-drawn, as well; interesting details such as how Kirk arrived on Vulcan make this a much more well-rounded story than the usual AU tale. My only quibble would be that the age difference between Kirk and Spock is different from on the show, but hey, it’s an AU!
The Prize
Pairing: Kirk / Spock
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: The Foresmutters Project
Why this must be read:While most of my recommendations have been for old stories, this one is definitely the oldest. It was originally published in a print zine (anyone remember those?) in 1981! It’s now available online, with permission from the author, courtesy of the “Foresmutters Project”, which makes old slash stories (primarily Kirk / Spock) available online for the first time. These old stories, and especially the historical commentaries, are well worth reading for a sense of where fanfic, and slash in particular, started out.
“The Prize” is one of my favorites of these old stories, and stands up very well against modern fanfiction. It considers an alternate universe, one in which Surak’s reforms never happened on Vulcan. In this world, the warrior Spock acquires a human slave. It’s a very interesting look at what would happen to the essential characters of Kirk and Spock if they instead lived under very different circumstances. Spock’s characterization, in particular, is carefully drawn and quite consistent with his portrayal on the show. The story is well written, and the evolution of the relationship between Spock and Kirk is excellent and realistic. The universe itself is well-drawn, as well; interesting details such as how Kirk arrived on Vulcan make this a much more well-rounded story than the usual AU tale. My only quibble would be that the age difference between Kirk and Spock is different from on the show, but hey, it’s an AU!
The Prize