Summary: Vulcan socialites, secrets, prejudices. Can infinite diversity in infinite combinations persist? On a visit, Spock & Uhura discover that New Vulcan is not only a difficult place to fit in, it may hold danger for Sarek. As outsiders, can they uncover a plot and maintain their bond? S/U,Kirk, OCs, Scotty, Enterprise crew members & Gaila in later chapters. Fluff, Emo!Spock, some bad language. Draws upon the TOS Star Trek episode, "Journey to Babel" by D.C. Fontana.
Rated: Mature Content
Categories: Movies Characters: Nyota Uhura (Film)
Classification: GeneralGenre: RomanceStory Status: CompletedPairings: Uhura/SpockWarnings: Adult Situations,
Fluff,
Original Characters,
Sexual Content ,
Un-betaed
Series: None
Chapters: 23
Completed: Yes
Word count: 85006
Read: 89159
Published: December 04 2013
Updated: December 05 2013
Story Notes:
Takes place before "Snow Leave" with some events happening during "The Couch".
1. A Stranger in the Village by Zizi_West [Reviews - 16] 
(802 words)
Rated T this chapter, M for sexuality in later chapters. Takes place before "Snow Leave" with some events happening during "The Couch".
2. Stronger Still by Zizi_West [Reviews - 1] (2046 words)
Warnings: impolite language, references to sexuality
S/U, Scotty, OCs
3. Tell Me by Zizi_West [Reviews - 0] (1889 words)
Warnings: sexuality, impolite language
Characters: Spock, Uhura, Kirk
ashalik = a special loved one (adjective); beloved; as in my darling wife. Vulcan.
t'hy'la= friend, lover. Vulcan.
4. Not One of Us by Zizi_West [Reviews - 1] (3944 words)
Warnings: none.
Characters: S/U, Sarek, OCs
Osu= used as a form of polite address for a man. Vulcan.
T'sai= female-specific honorific title
5. Unbecoming of a Lady by Zizi_West [Reviews - 2] (4291 words)
Characters: S/U, Sarek, T'Pau, OCs
T'sai=lady; a form of formal address, a formal title. Vulcan.
IDIC=Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combination; the foundation of Vulcan philosophy, acknowledging the "vast array of variables in the universe" (source: Memory Alpha wiki)
Ashalik=darling (adjective). Vulcan.
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6. Distance by Zizi_West [Reviews - 1] (3740 words)
Characters: Spock, Nyota Uhura, Gaila, Sarek, OCs. Draws upon story elements from the TOS episode Journey to Babel, written by D.C. Fontana.
Warnings: none this chapter.
dvinsu= servant. Vulcan.
Osu= form of polite address for a man
ko-fu=daughter. Used by Sarek in the context of this story as an affectionate form of address for Nyota.
tal-kam=dear one
ogsu=seamstress
7. Party Politics by Zizi_West [Reviews - 0] (3296 words)
Characters: Spock, Nyota, Uhura, Sarek, many alien OCs, Kirk, Sulu, Scotty, McCoy
Warnings: Emo!Spock, fluff, whimsy.
Draws upon story elements from the TOS episode Journey to Babel, written by D.C. Fontana. This chapter has been rewritten to keep things in character & in line with the plot. And yes, I've slightly changed the name of a planet from the episode.
adun= husband
adun'a=wife
ashayam=beloved
tal-kam=dear one
8. Blossoms Among Thorns by Zizi_West [Reviews - 0] (3319 words)
Characters: Spock, Nyota, Uhura, Sarek, many alien OCs, Kirk, Sulu, Scotty, McCoy
Warnings: Emo!Spock, whimsy, references to sexual activity. T to M rating.
Draws upon story elements from the TOS episode Journey to Babel, written by D.C. Fontana.
Vulcan words in this chapter:
ka'athyra= the Vulcan lute or harp.
Osu = form of polite address for a man; used as an honorific before the given name or the full name of baronets and knights
Pehkau = cease, stop
Ta'al= traditional Vulcan greetings given with hand raised, fingers held apart.
Tertitayekcomposer (musical term)
t'hy'la = friend-lover-lifelong companion
9. Fallen by Zizi_West [Reviews - 0] (1661 words)
Warnings: Sexual activity, purple prose. Rated M.
Characters: Spock, Nota Uhura, Sarek, Jim Kirk, Hikaru Sulu, Leonard McCoy, Montgomery Scott, OCs
Spoilers: Based on the TOS episode, "Journey to Babel", written by D.C. Fontana.
Vulcan words used in this chapter:
ashayam= beloved
Osu= form of polite address for a man
Osasu = polite form of address for a woman
Pehkau = cease, stop
t'hy'la = friend-lover-lifelong companion
tal-kam=dear one
10. Questions by Zizi_West [Reviews - 0] (2517 words)
Characters: Spock, Nota Uhura, Sarek, Jim Kirk, Hikaru Sulu, Leonard McCoy, Montgomery Scott, OCs
Spoilers: Based on the TOS episode, "Journey to Babel", written by D.C. Fontana.
Vulcan words used in this chapter:
Adun = Husband/spouse.
Ko-fu = daughter. Used affectionately by Sarek when addressing Nyota.
Osu = Formal form of address for a man.
Sanoi = please
Suss Mahn= Vulcan form of martial arts.
11. Little Tastes by Zizi_West [Reviews - 0] (6423 words)
Ha'tha ti'lu = Good morning
Mu-yor = night
ozh'esta = finger kiss / finger embrace
Uralau = sing
Tal-kam = dear one
Source: Vulcan Language Dictionary (VLD)
Slang used by Scotty:
Bairn = child
Bevvy = beverage, alcoholic drink
Chockies = chocolates
Mam = mother
12. Untangled by Zizi_West [Reviews - 0] (4554 words)
Characters: Spock, Nyota Uhura, Jim Kirk, Hikaru Sulu, Leonard McCoy, Montgomery Scott, OCs
Spoilers: Based on the TOS episode, "Journey to Babel", written by D.C. Fontana.
Vulcan words used in this chapter:
Ashayam (beloved)
Katra (soul)
Suss Mahna (a type of Vulcan martial arts)
Tal-kam (dear one)
Slang used by Scotty:
Dobber = 20th/21st century Scottish slang for a stupid person
13. Strike by Zizi_West [Reviews - 0] (3190 words)
Characters: Spock, Nyota Uhura, Jim Kirk, Hikaru Sulu, Leonard McCoy, Montgomery Scott, OCs
Spoilers: Based on the TOS episode, "Journey to Babel", written by D.C. Fontana.
Vulcan words used in this chapter:
Moi kima = Good morning
Tal-kam = dear one
Note: Jim's use of the phrase "might could" has its origin in 20th-century Iowan colloquial English speech.
14. Warmer, and Warmer Still by Zizi_West [Reviews - 0] (3271 words)
Warnings: mildly vulgar language, indirect sexuality.
Characters: Spock & Nyota Uhura (established relationship), Sarek, Jim Kirk, Hikaru Sulu, Leonard McCoy, Montgomery Scott, OCs
Spoilers: Based on the TOS episode, "Journey to Babel", written by D.C. Fontana.
Vulcan words used in this chapter:
Ashayam = beloved
Ko-fu = daughter
Tal-kam = dear one
Andorian word:
Ushaan = code of honor involving a duel to the death
15. Under the Knife by Zizi_West [Reviews - 0] (2980 words)
16. Distracted by Zizi_West [Reviews - 0] (2434 words)
T'sai = Lady; a formal, respectful form of address
17. Takedown by Zizi_West [Reviews - 0] (3485 words)
Characters: S/U, Jim Kirk, Scotty, Sulu, McCoy, Gaila, OCs
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters and do not profit by them.
This story is based (ever so loosely) upon the TOS episode Journey to Babel by D.C. Fontana.
Warnings this chapter: mild violence, language.
Git = 20th/21st c. British slang. Stupid person.
Ko-fu = daughter. Vulcan.
Might could = 20th/21st c. colloquial expression, common in the Midwest and Southern United States.
Tal-kam = dear one. Vulcan.
Tal-shaya = Vulcan execution technique.
Yer erse is oot the windae = 20th/21st c. Scottish slang. 'Your arse is out the window", or your behavior will lead to a problem for you.
18. Wrasslin' with a Pig by Zizi_West [Reviews - 0] (2763 words)
Characters: Spock, Nyota Uhura, Jim Kirk, Gaila, Scotty, Sulu, McCoy, OCs
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters and do not profit by them.
This story is based (mighty loosely) upon the TOS episode Journey to Babel by D.C. Fontana.
Warnings this chapter: Emo!Spock, mild sexual references, fluff.
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters, all property of Paramount, etc.
Ashayam = Beloved. Vulcan.
Sanoi = Please. Vulcan.
Tal-kam = Dear one. Vulcan.
Might could = 20th/21st c. colloquial expression, common in the Midwest and Southern United States.
19. Gotcha by Zizi_West [Reviews - 0] (2415 words)
Characters: Spock, Nyota Uhura, Jim Kirk, Scotty, Sulu, McCoy, OCs
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters and do not profit by them.
This story is based (ever so loosely) upon the TOS episode Journey to Babel by D.C. Fontana.
Warnings this chapter: Emo!Spock, mild sexual reference.
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters, all property of Paramount, etc.
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Kroykah = stop. Vulcan.
T'sai = (titled) Lady; formal usage. Vulcan.
Paseo = evening stroll. (Continental) Spanish.
20. Damaged Goods by Zizi_West [Reviews - 0] (4811 words)
Disclaimer: I do not own any Star Trek characters and do not profit monetarily from them.
Characters: Spock/Uhura (established relationship), Jim Kirk, McCoy, Scotty, Sulu, Sarek, OCs
Warnings: Emo!Spock, purple prose, indirect sexual references.
Vulcan words and phrases:
Adun = husband.
Adun'a = wife.
Ashayam = beloved.
Duhsu = fool.
Ko-fu = daughter. Used here by Sarek as affectionate reference to Nyota.
Kroykah = stop!
Isha nash-veh VuhlkansuI too am Vulcan.
Ne-kau = forearm.
Pekhau = halt, stop.
Ri bolau nash-veh = (I) don't need this.
Sa-mekh = father.
Tal-kam = dear one.
T'sai = lady. Formal form of address.
21. Do You Want This? by Zizi_West [Reviews - 0] (7130 words)
Characters: Spock/Uhura (established relationship), Sarek, OCs, Enterprise crew
Warnings this chapter: sexuality, Ponn Farr, Emo!Spock, purple prose.
Trek & other words used in this chapter:
Adun = husband. Vulcan.
Adun'a = wife. Vulcan.
Ashayam = Beloved. Vulcan.
Butter my biscuit = Expression meaning "Really?" or "Is that so?" Southern U.S. English (Mississippi).
Dag nab it = McCoy is a nice Southern boy from a God-fearing home and won't cuss unless he's really angry. Southern/Midwestern U.S. English.
Sanoi = please. Vulcan.
Tal-kam = Dear one. Vulcan.
Th'y'la = Lover. Vulcan.
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22. Make Your Pleasure of Your Pains by Zizi_West [Reviews - 0] (7307 words)
Warnings: sexuality (ponn farr), creative license taken with ponn farr canon. This story not suitable for underage readers. Purple prose, mild angst, sex, OOC and Emo!Spock, long word count (nearly 8k, grab a cup of tea).
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Ashalik = Darling. Vulcan.
Ashayam = Beloved. Vulcan.
Bad off = ill, sick. Mississippi / Southern United States.
Dungi tu sahrafel? = Will you trust me? Vulcan.
Kluflar = boots. Vulcan.
Mirable visu = Wonderful to behold. Latin.
Tal-kam = Dear one. Vulcan.
Va'ashiv = Again. Vulcan.
23. At Your Will and Pleasure by Zizi_West [Reviews - 0] (6738 words)
Warnings: sexuality (ponn farr), creative license taken with ponn farr canon. This story is not suitable for underage readers. Purple prose, fluffy emotion, mild angst, Emo!Spock, idealism.
Disclaimer: Don't own the characters; everything else (plot, phrasing, etc.) is mine. Final chapter.
