Mermaids.... because I don't need a bloody reason

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Well the party was hopping, if you could say that about a vulcan party. It was certainly happening. People were certainly milling about and holding beverages and conversations. Jim was eager to get to land again, his clothes and shoes stowed away as usual for when he returned to land. He'd slip into those and appear on the beach and into the party like he just came from around the corner. Nobody would notice... except the entire party of land vulcans who weren't accustomed to a blond haired blue eyed bipedal with rounded ears. So of course he was the talk of the crowed as he worked his way through. He's scanning the crowd, nodding, acknowledging, being a part of the party maybe? Well no he was a spectacle but it wasn't until he ran right into someone that it actually got awkward [hehe...]

"Ah-- woah, sorry about that. I apologize, I wasn't paying attention." he nearly spilled the guy's whole drink. He grabbed his hand, steadying it before it could spill all over him.

"Wasn't watching where I was going....wait are you...." oh shit. Oooooh shit shit shit, he's going to die. It's Spock. He could just die right now, slip into the sea and forget it, he's done.

"....Hey." too bad the vulcan has no idea who HE is.

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Well they were certainly up to something there on the floor but their minds... well it was overwhelming and better than he'd imagined but it was worth every second of discomfort he'd have later.

Yes...I've loved you a long time you know... I dreamed of this day.

[spohkh]

Show me...

Spock wanted to know what Jim saw, the first time that he saw Spock... what were his emotions? What made him come back? Maybe Spock's katra had called out to Jim even before then.

taking creative license? if it sucks I can delete and redo it

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He remembered years before, swimming through the ocean [at a pace faster than Spock should know to be possible] and there's turbulence, there's creaking sounds and moaning of metal through the ocean [and water carries sound faster than air mind you] it's all rather haunting.

A ship is sinking, a delegate's ship, he heads to the surface curiously and watches the lifeboats multiply in the water, but something happens, the ship.... he can see a faint light over the surface... it was burning. Under the water he could see the ship was capsizing and cracking in the middle inward... it was stable for a time but very soon, and very quickly it snapped, sending many would-be survivors into the water.

He had to dart out of the way, that thing came down like an avalanche. The suction pulled Jim down but he swam to the side, getting out of it and resurfaced. He'd always been curious about the forbidden land vulcans... he tried to find one.... well a live one.... and he did. A boy he'd seen on delegate ships before, that dark haired dark eyes hunk.... he caught his name as 'Spock'. He wasn't looking FOR him but whenever he caught him on the sea he was dreamy eyed...

But now the ship was sinking and he recognized one of the bodies immediately. Hitting the water must have knocked him out. He rushed for him, grabbing him and swimming to the surface.

"Spock?" he called his name but the vulcan didn't answer. His eyes were closed.

"Spock!" he shook him a bit. Nothing. He hit him on the back a bit, he coughed up some water but didn't come around. Jim started to panic. He had to save him but he knew nothing about how to resuscitate a half drowned vulcan.

He looked long and hard at him. He'd fallen a bit in love with Spock from a distance over the moments he'd seen him but now that he was in his arms Jim had a choice to make. This wasn't something his people did normally... in fact most lived and died without ever bestowing such a gift and his father would have his head for giving it to a land strider....

But he couldn't let Spock die. He kissed him for a long moment, just until he was starting to enjoy it and pulled away.

"Now breathe." he put the body on his back, arms around his neck and swam to shore, under the water so he stayed hidden.

I like it~

[spohkh]

You saved me...

Spock remembered that day, or at least parts of it. He remembered thinking that this was going to be the end of his short life and seeing the stricken face of his father as he fell...

...then woke up on the beach. He didn't know what happened, but he wasn't about to complain. It was you, it was always you from the moment I was born.
No matter where they were in the universe, they would have found each other. They were bound in every way possible.
Shuddering, Spock clutched at Jim, his mind blazing white hot at the new bond as he tentatively opened his eyes to behold his new bond-mate.
T'hy'la...
They were naked again where evidence of their latest coupling cooled on their abdomens.

awesome

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He had stayed with Spock until other Vulcans found him. Then he'd made a quick escape. From then on whenever he transformed he looked for Spock and watched over him.

I never thought I'd even get to talk to you let alone be with you... no matter what form I'm in, I'll be with you until the end

He held tight to his new mate, reveling in their new permanent bond. He straddled Spock...and proceeded to help him consummate the new marriage again for good measure.

[spohkh]

The sun was beginning to set as Spock dared to put on clothes. "Do I need to bring anything with me?"

Spock had made arrangements with his father for two weeks vacation while his belongings are moved to a seaside location. His father had raised an eyebrow, but didn't question his logical son.

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Jim tugged him along so excited.

"Maybe a blanket. It gets cold in the deep and merr are a bit cold blooded to compensate. A wetsuit might be better if you've got it. Any tools you want to use like knives if you want to go exploring for abalone. But I'll get you some later if you want. I can get anything you need. But quickly, let's get you treading water before I change back."

[spohkh]

It was going to be cold... that was the only thing that Spock was having a problem with. He didn't like the cold.
He puts on a full length wetsuit that has a thermal lining, and grabs a messenger bag that's made of a plastic material. He grabs a waterbottle, a knife, a fork, and a blanket wrapped in an airtight bag.

"I believe I am ready."
He locks up the house....

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"And allow me." He took the bag and slung it over his shoulder. "Don't know why it has to be airtight. You know I live in the ocean right?"

No matter, he's hurrying to the shore. "I want to demonstrate some things before I lose my legs. My transformation will debilitate me for a little while. You should know it's very painful too. Just don't freak out ok?"

[spohkh]

Spock's brows crease with concern. "It is painful? You endure this every month for every transformation? Can you decide not to transform?"

The Vulcan steps towards Jim, but pauses when he reaches the water. He stares down at it as if it had insulted his family. It's cold.

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"Yes, every transformation. No I can't decide not to or I'd have decided to stay Vulcan with you stupid." He stepped into the water looking back.

"There's plenty that will bite you in the ocean but the tide isn't one of them. Come on."

[spohkh]

Spock gingerly steps into the cold water, controlling his body of the shiver that it caused and starts to walk with confidence until he's waist deep.

"What are you going to teach me first?"

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"I want you to watch me swim, watch my legs, that's what I can't show you later. Just make sure to kick your whole leg, from the waist down."

He swam around showing the basic stroke, just keep your legs stiff and kick back and forth.

"We're going to hold onto something so you can just work on the kick. Let me get you out to swim depth. You might have to just hold onto my hands."

[spohkh]

They were way past the point where hand-holding could make him blush, but he did take a moment to appreciate the touch while not lingering for too long. He realized that they had a limited amount of time.

The water felt... alien to him, but he had to trust Jim as he began to kick his legs in deeper water. He found his head starting to go under, his weight bringing him down, and he felt panic bubble to the surface of his mind.

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Jim sank with him, gesturing to breath deeply. He did so as a demonstration, he could breath underwater as if on land and so could Spock. It would work like a swim bladder and help him stay buoyant if he tried it.

But the kicking works, try to breath and hold that breath, husband.

/loves on/

[spohkh]

Against all natural instincts, Spock took a breath under water... and found himself momentarily surprised that he could breathe normally. Fascinating.
He kicked and moved his body, getting a feel for the water. He had to use more force to keep him going, because his weight just wanted to make him sink... but he started to get used to it. Tentatively, he pressed forward, giving Jim a kiss.
He couldn't help but feel amused at kissing someone under water.

/curls up in a hole with a warm blanket/

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Swimming would always be harder for Spock but just think about the exercise! And the muscle he'll have when he gets good at it! He'll be the strongest vulcan around.

Jim kissed him soft, then harder, framing his face in his hands.

You're getting the hang of it, keep trying. If you can swim to me over here.... I'll give you another kiss.

He swam to a spot about three meters away.

/cuddles with/

[spohkh]

Spock feels himself start to sink without Jim there, but he quickly pulls himself up. For a moment he feels as though he is simply flailing his limbs in the water in an uncoordinated mass... but he starts to find a rhythm.
Not as elegantly as he would like, Spock makes it over to Jim, fully expecting to be rewarded.

You only seem to tag when I'm at work

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And he is. Jim expects him to be awkward and fail, not awkward and swimming. He kisses him hard and deep, spinning slightly in the water.

you're doing amazing. You want to try again?

/huggles/ I"ll try to fix that.

[spohkh]

As long as you are with me, I will do this.

Spock doesn't like the water, it's a thing, he's a Vulcan, and he likes water as much as a cat. But his mate is here, and he's getting awarded appropriately... with time he may get used to it.

He attempts to chase Jim, using broader strokes, taking him deeper into the water.

I'm always working so it's easy for you to do

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They swim through the shallows, Jim is so proud of Spock's progress. So much so he almost misses his transformation which stops him on a dime. He freezes, starts to curl up, looks in agony.

Soon Spock might hear pops in the water like someone cracking their knuckles.

/huggles/

[spohkh]

Spock stops swimming, watching Jim as something sharp spikes through the bond. Instinctively, it makes Spock want to lurch forward and protect his mate from whatever is happening to him, but he knows he can't do anything in this situation.
It sucks having to wait...

The Vulcan floats there, attempting to analyse as much as he can through the bond to see if there's anything he can to for Jim during a future transformation.

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Jim groans in pain in a voice that wasn't quite Vulcan. Merr used different voices, Jim's sounded alien and almost metallic. His skin while golden began to actually shimmer, the popping continued getting louder and deeper in pitch finally indicating it was Jim's bones that were breaking apart. His knees and long bones were segmenting into small flexible bones he could swim with and his skin was gelling together.

He was probably quite the sight.

[spohkh]

Spock's mouth actually drops open as he witnesses Jim's transformation, finally understanding what was happening. He reaches forward, both with his hand and his mind...

Ashaya, can I help you?
Would holding him help?

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He snatched that hand, curling into Spock's chest. This was horrible and horrifying to watch. His mind is focused on the pain.

He doesn't respond but he clearly needs to be held.