Two Worlds

“You want to help me figure out how you got here and why? You know I could use the help.” The blond smiled, knowing that the younger Spock wanted to help him with how the child got here.

{ childofgray }

“It would be only logical, as I am the only witness to the event.” Not that he had anything of value to say. His story was plain, from class to a starship and all he could say was he saw bright lights and the feeling of falling. Even so, he had to believe he could be helpful. 

“Uh yeah sure, give me a bit and I’ll find out how to get you home okay?” Jim would do his best to figure out how the younger version of Spock got here and why. He did know that he would figure it all out in the end though.

{ childofgray }

“I would find it more agreeable if I could assist you.” Not that he thought the captain was dim, but rather he simply felt more comfortable being involved. Unused to being treated as if he were just a child Spock was unaware that he was possibly stepping out of line.

“I see… well I’ll make sure not to bring it up again.” The blond wasn’t all that surprised that the Vulcan wanted to change the subject and truth be told, he was agreeing with the other. “What will we change the subject to than?”

{ childofgray }

“I wish to discuss the possibility of being returned home.” He wouldn’t admit it, but being so far from home made him miss it, and more importantly, miss his mother. However Spock would deny that should the captain ask. 

Spock noticed that his younger self seemed to be displeased and that was understandable. It might be several years since he was in the same age, but he did remember it. “He is on the Bridge.” he stated, not mentioning anything about the hint of emotions he had just detected, knowing that would only make him feel uncomfortable.

The vulcan turned back towards the turbo lift, making sure that the other Spock followed and then told the lift where he wanted to go. “You do not have to tell him the situation yourself, but he has to meet you.” He knew enough about what had happened to speak with the Captain by himself, though if the young vulcan preferred to speak by himself, he would let him.

Logic told him that he needed to see the captain but a strange, childish fear made him want to run for the hills. Steeling himself he exhaled slowly, his hands clasped behind his back.

“I know that, but I know deep down that Vulcan’s also have emotions. Even if you guys do suppress them.” The blond raised an eyebrow slightly and studied the Vulcan child again.

{ childofgray }

“Incorrect. You are human and have no authority on this subject.” Anyone could tell that Spock was getting annoyed, but he did his best to hide it. “Shall we change the topic captain.”

“Than what do you Vulcan’s feel? If you feel anything at all that is….”

The blond sighed softly and looked away from the Vulcan, he figured he was making the Vulcan child uncomfortable or something.

{ childofgray }

“Vulcans live devoid of emotion.” Repeating himself, as he had many times before, seeming exasperated. It was a lie he had been fed all his life, and one he truly did believe. 

“Everyone feels something, even Vulcan’s…”

Jim was watching the young Vulcan, wondering what he was thinking or feeling in that moment. He raised an eyebrow when he saw that Spock was sitting taller than before.

{ childofgray }

“Incorrect. Vulcans live devoid of emotion. Our actions are based in logic and logic alone.”

Right. Vulcan. The doctor had almost forgotten that fact, the childs eyes shone with the emotion he did a good job of hiding. Almost giving away the human side to the boy. Retracting his hand, he crossed his arms instead as he listened. 

It was amusing almost, to hear such an adult way of speaking come from a child. Almost. It was also incredibly infuriating at the same time. It was a small comfort to know that the Spock he knew was less… Robotic than this small one before him. 

At least he wasn’t going to fight him in his wishes for testing though, that was something. With a nod and a small sigh, McCoy stood again, straightening his shirt as he did so. 

        ❝ Much appreciated, kid. ❞

He crossed back into the medbay towards a private room and waited for the younger Spock to follow him, whether if was for the good of the younger or the older Spock to keep this examination private was anyones guess. But McCoy would surmise that as a private race in general, this would be appreciated by at least one of them. 

         ❝ It won’t take too long, I promise. Then you can             be on your way again, ‘right? ❞

Though Leonard spoke the words, he wasn’t sure if he was telling the truth. Sure they’d know more about if this genuinely was Spock, but if he could be on his way back to… Well back to where was the problem itself… But one that they’d tackle when they came to it he was sure. 

“I am quite sure I will require assistance on getting back home.” But he wasn’t sure yet if the Doctor would help him once his examination was complete. Still, he had little reason to doubt him yet and followed obediently. 

Hesitating once, just outside the Doctors private quarters. Strangers could not usually be trusted and while Spock may be stronger he wondered if he could outfight the much older man.

With a small inhale Spock finally joined the Doctor inside the suite. With a quick sweep of the room Spock found no immediate threats, and relaxed ever so slightly. 

“I know…. all of this is just confusing is all…”

Jim frowned slightly when he saw that the young Vulcan was with drawing, which he figured had something to do with him. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to make you feel like your to blame for any of this.”

“You did not make me feel anything Captain.”

“I agree, however, it might not be a simple task to achieve.” Time travel had happened and he had even some experience with people who had traveled between universes, but it was still nothing they had found a safe formula for. “Before we try to correct this mistake, I believe it would be best to talk to the Captain and make him aware of the situation.

“Of course.” Finding the whole ordeal unsatisfactory Spock tried to hide the slightly downslope of his lips. His mother out say he was frowning but vulcans did not frown. “Then we should find him. This matter should not wait.”