K/S Hospital Scene bc Into Darkness was so K/S TASTIC

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It was so sudden. He woke up with a flash, bright lights, soft sounds, a bed, he was alive?? But he'd died in the chamber...in engineering. Spock and he had exchanged that vulcan hand-thing whatever the hell it was. He'd died, he was dead. Was this heaven? Holy....

No. Bones was here nagging at him.

"Oh don't be so melodramatic, you were barely dead. You've been out cold for two weeks."

He was so...taken aback. What had happened? He just remembered being in the locked chamber watching Spock shed tears, glimmering tears of anguish as he slowly died of radiation poisoning... his heart lurched at the memory. He didn't know the vulcan was even capable...

And then Spock was in the room, approaching him. Suddenly... everything else was forgotten. Hell even Bones was gone in his mind, though he could hear the doctor put in a "You know Uhura and I had something to do with it too."

"....Thanks, Spock... for saving my life..."
 

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_{[normally he wouldn't accept a hug other than right now when he needed it so bad he may have even asked Spock for one. He held Spock tight, burying his head in his shoulder... Spock may feel wetness in his shirt and on his neck. Sorry, Jim can't help it. The tears... they won't stop.]}

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[Spock, though out of his element, did what he suspected to correct in this situation... he lifted his hand and stroked Jim's back, allowing him the time he needed.

Spock wasn't going to think less of you Jim because of your tears... just let it out, he was here for you.]

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<sub>[Spock you did well. Jim allowed his tears, and a few hushed sobs were heard. Damn, had Kirk not cried before? Ever? Before Pike died honestly he hadn't.

In a minute or so he was spent and he pulled away. His eyes were red-rimmed and slightly puffy. He dabbed at them as he considered the grave once more]</sub>

The last thing he said to me... before we went to that meeting...

he said "It's going to be ok, son."

... _{[He looked pained, as if feeling the stab of irony.]}

[spohkh]

[Spock allowed Jim to leave his embrace... looking at his T'hy'la with open concern.]

He truly did see you as a son. I recall him speaking of you fondly while you were a cadet.
...He had much faith in you... faith that was not ill invested.
I believe the term is... 'you have done him proud' Jim...

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... Done him proud? I think I failed him.

He bailed me out. Got me back on Enterprise... I...

He was right about me... he said I'd get my whole crew killed if I didn't get my head out of my ass. He said I had greatness in me but not an ounce of humility...

He was right...

[spohkh]

Jim... even the most logical person can say things that they do not mean when their emotions become out of control.
Admiral Pike was... angry that day because I know that he had spent the majority of his time that morning and the previous day defending you to every admiral in the fleet.

You were... not wrong.

[If anything, the decision to go down to the planet was entirely his fault.]

You did not get your crew killed Jim.. he knew that you would do everything that you could to prevent that. And you proved that...

...by sacrificing yourself.

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...Sacrificing myself can't bring them back...

_{[Jim doesn't seem bothered by his inadequacies though. He's just stating them out loud. Almost like he is establishing how much he has grown. Had someone talked to him about this already or something?]}

But... I had to prevent any more deaths... of the people who were just following my orders...

He... he was the first guy who went to bat for me... He's the only father I ever had. And he's gone.

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[There were no words... Spock merely kept close to Jim, giving him as much support as he needed.
There was much he could say about Christopher Pike, but Jim knew it all, knew how extraordinary that man was.
But Spock also knew that he could not easily convince Jim that Pike had rightfully put his trust in Jim. That Jim was meant to be Captain of the Enterprise.


Spock would follow no one else. He knew that as soon as Jim had been demoted. If that happened ever again, Spock would leave starfleet. He would serve with no one else.]

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<sub>[It was a moot subject honestly. He knew what Pike thought of him. He just wishes his father figure could have stayed with him. He still needed his advice and didn't want to have to have a near death experience to get it anymore.

He had no idea Spock felt that way but if he was informed... honestly he'd be glad for it. He'd seen a disgusting side of Starfleet and honestly he was mistrusting of his superiors now. Commodore Daniels was the first one, now Fleet Admiral Marcus? Scary times.... scary times indeed.

Eventually Jim seemed to be ready to part from the gravestone and headed off, deeper into the cemetery.]</sub>

Come on... one more.

[spohkh]

[Spock was about to question Jim's decision....

..but stopped, closing his mouth before he could voice the 'why'.
The Vulcan knew that Jim father... Jim's real father, George Kirk was here.
Silently, Spock walked beside Jim, not knowing what to say...
...but lifted a hand and placed it on Jim's shoulder for a moment as they walked deeper into the cemetery, where older war heroes were kept...]

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<sub>[He raised a hand to Spock's, squeezing. He really appreciated the support. He honestly couldn't probably make it on his own out here.

He hadn't been to his father's headstone in years.

He was fairly deep in the place but Jim still knew the way despite not having been here in forever. When he came to a stop, the headstone before them indeed read "George Samuel Kirk". Jim paused, staring at it... then knelt and brushed away dirt, picked out leaves, and uprooted crawling vines that obscured the stone.]</sub>

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[Spock only hesitated for a moment until he too knelt on the other side of the gravestone, cleaning it up...

Spock was careful to watch Jim, waiting for any visual clues that would notify him of how or when to intervene or comfort.
The Vulcan wanted to ask questions... but decided to be quiet. It was only logical. This was Jim's moment to grieve...]

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<sub>[Jim was considerably calmer this time around but there was a dedication in his eyes. As if new found meaning was birthed in this stone. Jim had neglected it while in the academy but as he tediously ripped each obstructing vine and nettle away... he seemed even more at peace.

He wasn't really saying goodbye this time. He was saying hello.]</sub>

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[Spock noticed the shift in atmosphere.... and in Jim. The Vulcan ran his fingers over the stone, clearing any dirt on his side then stood. He would give Jim space until he was ready...

Ready for what, Spock couldn't fathom.]

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<sub>[He was calm, smoothing dirt off the stone almost reverently. There was a strangely...hopeful air about Jim. As if the fog of grief had been lifted even if momentarily. The captain considered the headstone as if it were a long lost friend. Fondness twinkled in his eyes and his lips curled up in a soft smile.

Slowly he rose to a standing position once the stone was flawlessly clean.]</sub>

...Alright... now we can go.

[spohkh]

[Spock was about to ask if Jim was certain... but he could tell by the resolute expression in Jim face that he was indeed ready to go.
The Vulcan nodded and fell in step beside the other man and lead them toward the car...


Spock didn't open the car door for Jim this time...]

Do you wish to stop anywhere else Captain? Or would you prefer just going directly to my place of residence?

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_{[Good thing you didn't, Spock. Don't go treating him like a princess now. He doesn't like that at ALL. Anyway... he seemed at peace after leaving the cemetery.]}

I'm famished. If it's all the same to you, I'd really like to get some food. Sooner rather than later. Whatever you want, I'm paying.

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[Spock pulled into traffic and gave Jim an amused glance before he took another direction.
He opted to go to a vintage diner that had some of the best burgers in town. He knew Jim would appreciate this... even though Spock himself was a vegetarian. No matter, they had salad.

Spock parked...]

Is this to your liking?
[Yeah, that's right, he's flirting in his own way~ Have a small Vulcan smile.]

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_{[He was honestly surprised, offering Spock a single expressive look. Your flirtations were subtle but he wasn't immune to them. A little too light handed for his taste but he was willing to play along. His lips curled into a small smile.]}

... It's not the Officer's Mess... but it'll do. _{[he got out of the car. Oh hell yes did he want a big fat burger.]}

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[Spock followed his enthusiastic Captain.. and procured them a booth.

The Vulcan was silent for a moment... unsure of what to say now that they were out of the graveyard.
But.. something needed to be said.]

Captain... Jim.. Were you able to find... closure?
[Spock blinked up at Jim... curious and concerned all at once.]

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_{[This was strange.... beyond strange. And yet he felt freed, liberated even. And to some degree there was an anesthetic around his actions having surfaced from the depths of cold liberal mortality. Jim felt a freedom from consequence in anything he did. His actions, words, and even his thoughts were a celebration and a rebellion against the fate that had him snared into the trap of demise. He looked to his First, smiling fondly, eyes warm.]}

I... it's strange, Spock. This whole experience is really surreal for me. Dying, coming back... it's... I'm still adjusting.

But yeah... I think I found closure, Spock.

_{[Said perfectly casualty]}

What about you?

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For lack of a better word, I am 'fine'... I have found that your sudden second chance at life has made me...

...very aware of your presence. I do not want to let you out of my sight...

[Spock looked down as he said this, as if embarrassed.]

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_{[He smirked]}

I can't blame you I guess. A lot of shit went down with Khan... but I'm not going anywhere soon, alright?

What did Scotty say about the repairs? Wait... crap, how are they? Where is everyone? They've been reporting to you the past two weeks...

[spohkh]

[Spock gave Jim another small smile...]

The Command Crew is doing well.. though I understand that Mister Scott is rather.. frustrated with the current repair crews. Everyone is taking shifts to oversee the repairs at their respective stations.


[Spock hesitates for a moment...]
They ask about you... I believe it would be wise to inform them of your current condition.

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_{[He nodded, sipping his beer the lovely waitress brought. She winked as she set it on the booth tabletop...]}

Yeah of course.

Hell I'll text them myself...

_{[he'll do that now, kthnx]}