Prison Time

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)

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