Title: Prison Time
Author: Qzeebrella
Series: TOS
Pairing: Spock/McCoy
Rating: PG-13
Summary: A series of ten drabbles
based on “Bread and Circuses”
Disclaimer: CBS-Paramount owns Star Trek.
No infringement intended, no money being made.
Author's Note: Janet asked for Bread and
Circuses stories, and here we are.
Archive: The Spock/McCoyote's Den
Prison Time 1 - Trial
shortly before Bread and Circuses
It takes only one look to understand why Spock turns so many heads when he walks down the corridors. He is the epitome
of tall, dark and handsome and he moves so sensuously that I’m surprised Christine is the only one who’s thrown
herself at him.
To be so close to him, loving him and having to work with him all the time, knowing that loving him is hopeless is
a daily trial for me. Yet I am somehow able to resist throwing myself at his feet. Even though my heart is captivated every
time I meet his mesmerizing eyes.
(100 words)
Prison Time 2 - Defence Strategy
shortly before Bread and Circuses
Once I realized how I felt about Spock, I started to worry about what he would do if he found out that I loved him.
So I came up with a strategy to prevent that, I did all I could to push him away. I insulted his heritage, ridiculed his ears
and threw cruel taunts at him.
Offending Spock turned into a better defence against expressing my true feelings than I had ever hoped for. So much
so that I tried to be glad that no one, especially him, would believe me if I told him that I loved him.
(100 words)
Prison Time 3 - Conviction
during Bread and Circuses
I step onto the transporter pad in spite of my growing conviction that something will go wrong during this mission.
Perhaps it’s because we saw a Starfleet officer killed by a gladiator and yet we are beaming down without security.
Or because every time Jim, Spock and I go down to a planet alone something goes wrong. Or perhaps it’s because this
is the first time I’m going on an away mission with Spock after admitting to myself that I love him. No matter what
it is, I find myself dreading what might happen in our search for Captain Merrick.
(100 words)
Prison Time 4 - Remanded Into Custody
during Bread and Circuses
Now being captured by the rebels wasn’t too bad as far as things go. Jim got to explain to them why we were there
and I got to treat a few of the sick. We headed into town after changing, with Flavius keeping an eye on us. That’s
where we were captured by Romans, remanded into custody and thrown into prison where we waited until it came time for us to
enter the gladiator ring. However one good thing happened because of all of this, I got the chance to check out the way the
grey outfit hugged Spock’s body.
(100 words)
Prison Time 5 - Prison Fight
during Bread and Circuses
I’ve heard of getting into a prison fight, but this is just plain ridiculous. Me fighting against a fully trained
gladiator. If Flavius wasn’t holding back to the point of being whipped for his trouble I’d have no chance at
all. He yells at me to at least defend myself but considering the fact that I’m a doctor, not a fighter I think I’m
doing well.
I’m doing great when you add on to that how worried I am about whether Spock will be okay while cursing the universe
for the situations my best friends and I have to face.
(100 words)
Prison Time 5 - Iron Bars
during Bread and Circuses
Well, I finally have Spock all to myself. Unfortunately I can’t take advantage of the situation I find myself
in since the guards could come at any time to throw us to the lions. So even if Spock felt the same way I do, expressing it
to each other would be out. All we can do now is wait and worry. It surprises me that Spock is showing his worry by attempting
to break down the iron bars of our cell though it’s obviously hopeless. However, the fact he is doing something illogical
makes me love him all the more.
Prison Time 6 - Prison Break
during Bread and Circuses
I’ve got to say our jail break was dramatic. With Jim showing up and blasting the door open with a hail of gunfire
and the guards showing up at just the wrong time to prevent our escape. The hand to hand combat with swords as I stood uselessly
in the cell. Merrick contacting Enterprise before getting the communicator to us and then dying for his
trouble. The three of us beaming away in the nick of time. It was amazing. I’ll always remember it as the first time
in my life that I was actually glad to use the transporter.
(100 words)
Prison Time 7 - Life Sentence
during Bread and Circuses
Though our time in prison has come to an end, my sentence hasn’t. I’m still condemned to loving Spock and
I’m beginning to realize that I soon won’t be able to hide it. However, maybe I won’t have to.
You see, when we got to the bridge Spock stood so close to me that we were nearly touching. This in spite of the fact
that we are not pressed for space. I’ve got to wonder if there might be hope for me. But I know that no matter what
happens that I’ll be serving a life sentence of loving him.
(100 words)
Prison Time 8 - Conditional Reprieve
just after Bread and Circuses
Spock and I have entered into a cautious courtship. We’re spending more time together and the crew is getting
used to seeing us getting along. Sure, we still argue but we also spend a lot of time just talking. We’re starting to
discuss our plans for the future, what we expect in a relationship, and setting down a few ground rules. I know that I have
been granted a conditional reprieve and that if I violate his trust it’s all over. So I’m content with taking
things as slowly as he needs while working towards a lasting future with him.
Prison Time 9 - Cherished Freedom
some time after Bread and Circuses
There were times I wasn’t sure Spock and I would manage to work things out, considering how many differences
we have. I had expected that I would have to exercise discretion in public in the same way Amanda does. But, I am allowed
to show my love for him no matter where we are. The fact that I can be myself with him, whether we are in public or not, has
become for me a cherished freedom. Knowing that he loves me back makes my newfound freedom a thing of beauty. I vow to never
take his love for granted.
(100 words)