#Star Trek AOS

[mcspirkevents]

Last night Mcspirk was in the lead. Right now it's a little behind. Please share this around and remember to vote Mcspirk. :)

As expected, McSpirk was crowned the winner of my shipping bracket, but that begs the question...can McSpirk dominate against the gauntlet that is Spirk? Let's see:

[comradetoad]

He's a doctor not a damsel, dammit! (A Leonard "Bones" McCoy in a Situation fic rec list)

A non-comprehensive list of fics I love where Bones gets kidnapped, left behind, stranded, held hostage, or trapped, sometimes on purpose. Mind the tags for some of them with violence and torture, but all have relatively happy endings.

Gen

Equilibrium, PSW (TOS, T, 152k): The GOAT McCoy in a Situation fic. Reads like a good TOS novel, with a compelling story and strong characterizations that emphasize how important the triumvirate are to each other.

Safe, SidSky (AOS, T, 290k): Khan escapes and kidnaps a beloved enterprise crew member (guess who!), testing both the captive and those trying to rescue him. A long but really excellent post-into darkness fic that really brings out Khan's characterization from Space Seed and Wrath of Khan, diving into the Eugenics wars, section 31, and the differences (and similarities) between the prime and kelvin universes. Gen with a focus on Kirk and McCoy's friendship.

the one with the dog, kurgaya (AOS, T, 9k): a much more chill situation for our doctor! Just involves some time and maybe universe travel to see our friends on Enterprise NX-01.

Mudd in Your Eye, Avirra (TOS, T, 61k): Harvey Mudd finds the Botany Bay instead of the enterprise, but they are still in need of a doctor. McCoy is both a badass and a damsel in this, the best combination.

McKirk

for I would throw myself into the flames that you need not burn, thesecretdetectivecollection (AOS, M, 10k): With Jim unconscious, Bones pretends to be the captain in order to protect the away team, and suffers the consequences. There's also a part 2 focused on physical and psychological recovery from the Situation, plus more sex.

Chiraptophilia, Joules Mer (AOS, T, 15k): Post-rescue, but a difficult recovery is still a situation. A McKirk get-together/feelings realization fic.

Hold Me Tight (I'll Hold My Breath), laughter_now (AOS, T, 30k): Jim and Bones are in a shuttle crash, trapped in a dangerous, high stress situation while awaiting rescue. Very gripping as a reader!

To the best of my ability and judgment, Time_that_is_given_to_you (AOS, G, 98k): post into-darkness, former section 31 agents kidnap McCoy, wanting his cure for death. The search, rescue, and aftermath are full of complicated emotions for bones and Jim.

Fortunate Son, mardia (AOS, E, 51k): an excellent and unique take on Tarsus in the Kelvin universe, with Bones in a Situation in the present and in the past via flashbacks. Also some cool andorian culture world building! Recently established McKirk.

without retention or restraint, periphery87 (AOS, T, 19k): another entry in the 'Jim has to rescue a brave McCoy and they both realize some things' genre, with some cool mind meld stuff and Spock being very supportive.

Spones

For What They Are, stealthestars (TOS, E, 9k): a must-read Spones fic, it's tagged with both TOS and AOS, but the character dynamics and physical descriptions are very much TOS. McCoy finds himself at the mercy of a local warlord and Spock is Not Happy about it. Bonus mind meld sex at the end, too.

sing for the damage we've done (and the worse things that we'll do) and i speak in smoke signals (and you answer in code), flibbertygigget (TOS, T, 2k and 6k): Technically gen but the Spock and McCoy vibes are strong and in my heart they are in love. McCoy faces an ethical dilemma, and Spock helps when he has to deal with the consequences of his choice.

Left Behind, sleepymccoy (TOS, T, 37k): Bones is trapped on a primitive planet with the Enterprise in orbit, unsure if they are able to hear his transmissions as he tries to survive. Recently established Spones, plus some lovely original art!

McSpirk

do you love your neighbor (is it in your nature), Muir_Wolf (TOS, T, 20k): McCoy really suffers on a temporary assignment gone sideways, but also is not a helpless damsel. Lots of comfort to make up for the hurt, too. An all time favorite I've re-read many times.

Approximation, liadan14 (AOS, E, 15k): Bones is prevented from returning to the ship by a genocidal colony leader, and Jim and Spock do not handle it well. Lots of interesting world building, some academy era McKirk, a bit of angst, and a smutty ending. A great dynamic for the AOS triumvirate!

[egonkula]

chris pine is so tough 2 draw

[woman-of-many-fandoms]

Can someone put Spock’s image on that cover?

[andietries]

I like to make fun of it, truly

Ngl I do find it extremely strange that there's still people who are anti AOS when that shit came out like 15 years ago. I make fun of it for being like a shiny lens flair over budget trek sometimes, but I do still enjoy the movies despite all the flaws it has. It's nostalgic in a way because it is one of the first "new" trek media we got. I could never hate you kelvin timeline blondy kirk, straight spock, and buff bones.

[mentallyillmindmeld]

Sorry for mentioning Star Trek 4 times in the last 5 minutes can you still tolerate my presence

[dysfunctional-nerd--lite]

they had to change the uniform between into darkness and beyond because they knew that this bones:

would be far too powerful in this outfit:

[kgrsgmr]

[mmmerlenoir]

@bearsinpotatosacks... 💯!

*yorktown*

Bones almost lost him 😭

Process vid below cut!

[jelliedlimes]

When I'm reading an AOS fic and they pull Spock prime out of nowhere so now I'm just sitting here with trembling hands trying to figure out if he is just standing around or if grandpa is trying to hit on Chris Pine

[bearsinpotatosacks]

Do you think that when the Enterprise was going down in Star Trek Beyond, Jim considered staying behind? Do you think he considered himself a bad Captain for getting caught out by Kalara, for getting his crew killed and not going down with his ship? Does he think about how his Dad went down with his ship? Did he still consider himself one until he got his crew back and was in the air again? Or was that thought lingering in head for a long time after?

[could-they-be-a-pro-wrestler]

Would Team Star Trek use Intergalactic by the Beastie Boys as their intro music?

[icantspellthings]

I absolutely love the casting for the AOS movies because yeah Chris Pine kinda looks like a yassified Jim Kirk, and Zachary Quinto does look like a younger Spock. But then they looked at big, tall, broad shouldered, muscular action man Karl Urban and went. Yeah, I think he can play scrawny bean pole shrimp postured, looks like a light gust of wind would blow him away, Leonard McCoy. And by god, were they correct because it was like the spirit of Deforest Kelley himself possessed him to play Bones.

[mr--spock]

Admit it, Spock. For people like us, the journey itself… is home.

[stra-tek]

Star Trek's crazy ass 28 day total runtime leaving everyone else in the shade