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Jim Kirk Tarsus IV Fic Recs

This list will include all ratings and tags, so read at your own discretion! :)

Starfleet Academy for Gifted Youngsters by Ael - Not Rated

Starfleet Academy, home to carriers and mutants alike. Three years before Nero's attack on Vulcan, Jim Kirk and Leonard McCoy begin to forge what will one day be a legendary friendship. A series of snapshots of how it all began.

More than Innocence by CasualBanshee - Rated T

Throwaway one-shot. Jim Kirk survived Tarsus with more than just mental scars and how that could change the events in the second reboot film.

sound as stone by starknjarvis - Rated T

The three people who figured out that Jim was on Tarsus IV.

A Star To Light The Way (In which Jim never thought he’d live past 22, anyway) by AlyssiaInWonderland - Not Rated

A fic based around the following prompt excerpt on Tumblr: “So, captain,” she began, eyeing him mischievously. “Where would you be if you hadn’t joined up?” Jim shrugged nonchalantly, pursing his lips for a moment in thought. “Dead probably,” he finally replied, lightly but absolutely serious– oblivious to the shocked expressions of his crew around him. “Or halfway to it in a bar in Iowa somewhere.” Or, Nyota's journey from first meeting Kirk, to loving Jim, through three, increasingly angsty, incidents spanning Academy Era to post 2009 film.

Predetermined by BonesOfBirdWings - Rated T

James T. Kirk always goes to Tarsus IV - because George Kirk can die, Vulcan can be destroyed, and Jim can be resurrected, but Tarsus IV is immutable. OR - An exploration of the fanon fact that Jim always experiences the massacre on Tarsus IV, no matter the universe.

i think i'll keep you (like a secret) by hoosierbitch - Rated T

Bones came to Starfleet with a hell of a lot of baggage. Jim came empty handed.

Over Exposure by SadieYuki - Rated T

Jim would much rather deal with an army of assassins wielding pine nuts over having to weather the storm caused by this single video.

Five times Jim talked about Tarsus and one time Nyota heard him by jenny_wren - Rated M

Jim is not exactly over Tarsus but he's over it enough to be casual about it, so times when Jim nonchalantly horrified someone by being casual about Tarsus

Theory and Practice by Writer_at_the_Table - Rated T

He's sitting stiffly, back straight and face utterly blank. There is no laughter twinkling in his eyes. She feels wary at the sight of him, this cadet who only superficially resembles the one she thought she knew. Starfleet Academy professor Anita Cornerstone calls Cadet Jim Kirk to her office to discuss his response on an essay assignment. The conversation they have is not the one she was expecting.

The prison of your mind by EternalSheWolf - Rated T

The kid takes him to the ground, hard and fast, and the knife punches right through his throat. The man gurgles and blood sprays, and the kid’s head snaps up, blond hair flying everywhere, as he gives the blade a final, savage, twist and pulls it free. He’d know those eyes anywhere. It’s Jim Kirk.

Recognition by jademac2442 - Rated T

Based on the TOS episode Conscience of the King. Post Tarsus IV. Riley is assigned aboard the Enterprise. He recognizes Kirk.

Once More unto the Breach by AnEscapeFromReality - Rated T

James Kirk was the rudest student Professor Heleine ever taught. He stomped out of the middle of the professor's lecture like he wasn't a mere cadet. Well, the professor was done putting up with him. If he couldn't sit through an expert lecture, then he should give the lecture about Tarsus. That would teach him some respect.

Linguistic Ambiguities in Vulcan Ethical Codes by elumish - Rated T

The thing people always forget is that it was a Vulcan ship that reached Tarsus IV first.

A trail of crushed laurels by Kandelaar - Rated T

Jimmy Kirk isn’t an old soul stuck in a young body, his teachers whisper, he’s sharp, jagged edges and a too-bright mind wrapped in skin and bones all glued together with his stepdaddy’s fists.

[their-we-go]

Head Over Heels by queer_we_are

“Spock is confused by an archaic Terran expression, and Jim is happy to explain.”

1,130 words, Rated G, Complete

[spirk-trek]

idk if you would be into this BUT! i read your ask about tumblr archeology and i simply have to contribute this fic.

called observations, accessible here https://anon-j-anon.livejournal.com/30674.html, it’s essentially a book (i think like 200k words lol) written in 2009 that puts the AOS characters in the TOS deep space mission. a lot of the episodes are rewritten with their new counterparts— city on the edge of forever, arena, operation: annihilate!, what are little girls made of, so many more. it’s narrated by spock (his “observations” serving under jim) and definitely is a spirk fic, but i cannot emphasize enough how well it is written. contains math, philosophy, art discussions, and just has AMAZING characterizations into all of the cast (not just jim and spock but added depth into characters like chekov and chapel).

in my book it’s one of those “fandom foundational texts” but since it’s posted to livejournal, not ao3, i fear it’s kinda died off! but it is SUCH a good work i’m considering my duty as a star trek fan to spread it around. figured i would share it with you since you seemed interested in fandom revival!

hello friend! i've been working through this since you sent it and WOW. i can't believe the author saw star trek '09, went home, cracked their knuckles, and chose to write an ENTIRE K/S NOVEL. every day i'm blessed to have chosen star trek as my lifelong hyperfixation because i am treated SO WELL by other creators. thanks to them and thanks to you for sharing ♥

anyway. thoughts!

this fic is in such a unique format (first officer logs, spock's first person POV). i'll be honest that it takes some getting used to but i recommend giving it a shot! it really works with the story being told. like, really works.

for the sake of warning my fellow TOS and jim obsessed freaks, this is 110% AOS kirk. what i mean is that, personally, i don't tend to enjoy the hard, angry version of jim that's always watching his back and on edge... so if you're like me, this fic might make you wince a little at first. there's swearing and defensiveness right off the bat that i do not associate with the beloved version of james t kirk who lives inside my soul.... BUT.

but but but! i have still enjoyed what i've read so far! i think that really speaks to how thorough and simply enjoyable the writing is. jim is not out of character for AOS- in fact, he's incredibly in character and well written.

i can't express how much it means to me that you dropped this into my inbox! i never ever would have found it otherwise and although it might take me a while, i'm looking forward to finishing it in it's entirety :)

here is the direct link if anyone would like to check it out!!!

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Title: “We Love You, Nyota!”

Author: WilliamSpockSpeare @fictionandtheatre

Artist: Mycocam @mycocam

Rating: General Audiences

Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: F/M, M/M

Fandoms: Star Trek, Star Trek: The Original Series

Relationships: James T. Kirk/Spock/Nyota Uhura, Spock/Nyota Uhura, James T. Kirk/Nyota Uhura, James T. Kirk/Spock

Characters: Nyota Uhura, Spock (Star Trek), James T. Kirk, Hikaru Sulu, Pavel Chekov, Kevin Riley, Montgomery "Scotty" Scott, Leonard "Bones" McCoy

Summary: The crew men all wore the same red flowers, the same vapid smile, the same glazed eyes, and shouted the same litany of compliments and adorations. Uh-oh. She had figured out the alien's game.

The game was trouble.

When aliens abduct Nyota Uhura, she finds herself in the middle of a strange experiment about love. To escape, she must navigate the planet and the lovesick members of the crew, and shut off the aliens' love pollen infusers. But, along the way, she must confront the possibility of falling in love - and what it means to have others love her.

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10. Do you read fanfiction? If so, what are your faves? 📖

yes i do read star trek fanfic! i also write it!

Here is the link to my collection of star trek fics. They're all reader inserts, very fluffy, lots of gratuitous cuddling, and they can be read as platonic or romantic depending on your preference! I love reader inserts but im aroace, so often they can make me a little uncomfortable if they're too romantic or include sexual themes, so i started writing my own for other people who feel the same way :]

as for my favourites that other people have written:

This fic is a super cute, super fluffy, old married spirk fic. Jim goes away for a work trip and Spock ends up missing him more than he expected

This is a cool exploration of what pon farr would be like for an asexual vulcan! its very sweet and a little silly.

This one was written by my mutual @spirk-trek! though i didnt know that when i first read it. its one of my favourites that i come back to a lot. Spock cuts Jim's hair and its very domestic and comforting, and it also features some excellent descriptions of what mind melding feels like

And just one more, for luck. This one is a crack fic about Spock chasing a laser pointer. You know, like a cat. Absolutely hilarious and a super fun read

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FIC REC FRIDAY

hiiii! I’m starting a new tradition, somewhat inspired by @fellshish ‘s really wonderful fanfic fridays, as well as all the incredible fic I’ve been reading lately and wanted to share!

Every Friday I’m going to share a fic I’ve read and really liked, along with a little summary and a bit of my thoughts on it (nothing spoiler-y I swear). Anyone else can feel free and encouraged to jump on with a reblog of one of their faves, something they’ve been reading, etc. (and self promo is ABSOLUTELY encouraged <333)

This week I’m starting out with Of Trees & Telepathy (Kirk/Spock 51k E) by @lemonemenom

Jim and Spock are sent on a diplomatic mission on a planet of telepathic aliens. They soon get dragged into the political machinations of the local government, though the conflict might not be so local after all…

There’s really really cool worldbuilding, wonderful spirk moments, incredible intrigue and tension building, really awesome ocs, just SO much cool stuff. This fic has so much of the alien cultural exploration that I love in Star Trek, and it’s super engaging. I read the entire thing in 1 night and I COULD NOT put it down. The mystery at the center of the story had me on the edge of my seat, and so many of the writing and style choices play into it so well!! The prose/writing are also just really really well done. I can’t stress enough how much y’all should go read this.

[comradetoad]

what if star trek fan fics had covers like modern airport romance and pop-sci novels?? | part 3 (part 1) (part 2)

jim kirk's guide to starship management: how to work with people you don't like (AOS Kirk/McCoy)

do you love your neighbor (is it in your nature) (TOS Kirk/Spock/McCoy)

Approximation (AOS Kirk/Spock/McCoy)

Resistless is your charm (AOS Kirk/McCoy)

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Since I'm having a low-on-spoons day, I've been rereading some of my favourite Spones and McSpirk fics. And I came upon this gem in my history, so in case you haven't read it, I highly recommend it. It's truly brilliant, G-rated, very light, and super funny.

Spock decides to use emojis.

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Fic Rec Friday

Template taken from @sugaraddictarchangels. Check out her fic rec friday tag here.

Fulfilling the Needs of the One (Or the Both) by plaidshirtjimkirk (@plaidshirtjimkirk on Tumblr)

Rated: T Warnings: None Relationships: James T. Kirk/Spock Author Summary:

Spock begins to wonder if his relationship with Jim has been one-sided in his own favor.

An old married Spirk fic written for the K/S Valentine Calendar. This story actually started and evolved from this anonymous writing prompt on tumblr: "Old Married Spirk where Jim teaches classes at Starfleet and Spock is an ambassador. Spock goes to visit Jim in his office and finds a student with a bit of a teacher kink being a bit too forward with Jim. Spock finds a streak of possessiveness he didn't know he had." 

Notes: I am and shall always be primarily a spn blog, but. but. I need y'all to bask in the beauty that is old married kirk/spock with me for a minute here. This is so sweet.

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AOS Star Trek Fic rec

When an Angel Suffers, Even Death Weeps

By Lizzy0305

Words: 13k

Rating: T

Summary: Four go down to a planet that shows clear signs of a civilization, yet scans indicate no life forms. As stranger and stranger events unfold and members of the landing party disappear, Jim can’t be certain anymore that he will be able to bring back everyone alive. But who’s leading his crew astray? Will they find life on the Ghost Planet, or perhaps only death follows in their path?

Seriously go read this fic, you will not be disappointed!! It has the vibe of a kinda spooky star trek episode, but it's a love story, and I cannot express to you in enough words how amazing it is!! I have so many emotions over it. And there's incredible art to go with it too!!

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Spirk Fic Recs

This list will include all ratings and tags, so read at your own discretion! :)

Entering Orbit by museaway - Rated M

Jim escapes to Iowa to avoid the media frenzy following the Narada incident, but a late-night miscommunication results in Spock turning up on his front porch.

Atlas by distractedKat - Rated T

Between what was and what will be stands James Tiberius Kirk, in all his fractured patchwork glory. Because saving the Federation was only the beginning.

Telsu by s0mmerspr0ssen - Rated M

Throughout his childhood, Spock suffers from 'emotional seizures'. It takes his healers and parents years to understand their cause - a special telsu bond: t'hy'la.

Let Me Help by Maifai - Rated T

The Narada incident has just been dealt with, and Kirk is realizing that he's in worse shape than he would like to admit.

This Place at the Crossroads by alpha_hydra - Rated T

Starfleet intelligence says that Earth is decades away from developing warp-technology. Then again, Starfleet intell didn’t count on one James Tiberius Kirk getting anywhere near the issue.

Sweetheart Come to Me by rabidchild67 - Rated T

Endearments are illogical. Until they aren’t. Spock learns a lesson.

Spaceman by treksfromlastnight - Rated T

Academy AU. Five times Spock realizes he's attracted to a barista at the academy spaceport, and one time he decides to do something about it.

Ashayam by Willowe - Rated G

Spock knows he has no right to refer to Jim as any sort of endearment, even in the privacy of his own thoughts. If he had only listened to this logic he wouldn't find himself in this position, standing on the bridge having just called his captain "ashayam".

Something Smart to Do by kianspo - Rated M

In which Jim finds himself fake-married to his first officer every other month. It's not his fault. Mostly. Dowries and Klingons are involved. Starfleet is decidedly not amused.

Antigravity by sinestrated - Rated T

Five times Spock was surprised by the brilliance of Kirk's mind, and one time he totally saw it coming.

Please don't touch the Vulcans by museaway - Rated M

The "yes" is out of Jim's mouth before he can think about it.

Miscommunication by sinestrated - Rated T

Jim's brain gets scrambled during an away mission gone wrong, with interesting results.

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Drabbles are a form of fic I really adore. It takes a lot of effort to tell a satisfying story in just 100 words and yet these authors all manage to do just that.

Star Wars

003. Let Me Show You by @aimmyarrowshigh [Teen and Up, Poe Dameron/Rey]

Let me show you. Rey is at a loss in the Dameron kitchen: she’d never even been in a kitchen before. On base, the kitchen had been staffed by droids, and before that—before that was Niima.

Call/Response by Draco_sollicitus [General, Poe Dameron/Rey]

Rey's used to being on her own. It's what she's good at.

Setting It Up by Merfilly [General, Poe Dameron/Finn/Rey, Archive Locked]

Finn figures it's okay if he just is clear about what he is thinking.

Tomorrow's A New Day by @hollie47 [General, Poe Dameron/Finn]

Finn comforts Poe.

You Made a Rebel of a Careless Man's Careful Daughter by aimmyarrowshigh [Teen and Up, Poe Dameron/Rey]

You are the best thing that's ever been mine. Rey might be the last Jedi, but she's still a Scavenger deep down in her soul. What belongs to her is precious.

Determined by NotebookishType [Mature, Leia Organa/Han Solo]

Han figures he should learn to braid Leia's since he's usually the one to muss it up.

Marvel

Powers by @skylarkblue [General, America Chavez/Cassie Lang]

Cassie's a little curious as to how America's whole deal works.

074. Board Games by aimmyarrowshigh [Teen and Up, Kate/Yelena]

Board games. “I am just saying, Kate Bishop, this game makes no sense!”

“It’s not supposed to make sense! It’s supposed to be fun!”

Early Mornings by Hollie47 [General, Steve Rogers/Natasha Romanov]

Natasha likes studying Steve's face as he sleeps.

Star Trek

Sandcastle by sweet_georgia_peach_drawl [General, Leonard McCoy & Joanna McCoy, Archive Locked]

Leonard watches his daughter building a sandcastle.

Shots by skylarkblue [General, Seven of Nine/B'Elanna Torres]

Seven is at the bar drowning her sorrows when B'Elanna takes the seat beside her.

Vulcan Kisses by LiraelClayr007 [General, Jim Kirk/Spock]

Jim and Spock don't show affection in front of the crew.

Except when they do.

Turbolift by Hollie47 [Explicit, Jim Kirk/Spock]

Spock indulges one of Jim's fantasies.

DC

Even Brighter by Ptelea [Teen and Up, Bernard Dowd/Tim Drake]

Just a little moment for Tim and Bernard not too long after episodes 40/41, Better and Brighter.

Once More by Hollie47 [General, Stephanie Brown/Jason Todd]

Jason knows what to do when Steph has had enough training for the day.

Pirouette by skylarkblue [General, Stephanie Brown/Cassandra Cain]

Steph loves to watch Cass dance.

Scooby Doo

030. Dares by aimmyarrowshigh [Teen and Up, Velma Dinkley/Sally McKnight | Thorn/Kimberly "Kim" Moss | Luna/Muffy St. James | Dusk]

Dares. The Hex Girls take Velma to Crystal Cove Mall.

Wednesday/The Addams Family

Enid in Black by WotanAnubis [General, Enid Sinclair/Wednesday Addams]

In which Wednesday must come to terms with an unexpected and incomprehensible sight.

Pushed by Hollie47 [General, Enid Sinclair/Wednesday Addams]

Wednesday doesn't appreciate being pushed.

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!!RECOMMENDATION!!

I just had the pleasure of reading this story by @dogearedfriends and I think everyone else should too! I won't spoil too much but there's an accidental bond, Tarsus IV angst, awesome aliens/worldbuilding, and pure unadulterated LOVE! Here are a few little excerpts I enjoyed so so much ♥

"Jim’s mind feels like the sort of controlled chaos Spock associates with terran jazz music, the way absolute discipline allows him to improvise, adapt, change."

"And he thinks, in turn, that Spock’s mind feels exactly how the library felt to him when he was a child. He does not need to remind Spock that he loves the library."

HOW THEY DESCRIBE EACH OTHER'S MINDS!!! HELLO???

"The minds that were before have slotted perfectly into each other to form one mechanism. It’s like a heart, it thinks, or a very clever machine with only one purpose: to love."

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!

"Jim stirs, awake in an instant. One day, Spock hopes, he might let himself wake slowly. One day he might be certain, even in sleep, that he is safe."

This has now been archived into the Jim that lives in my head and is a part of his character forever now.

"As he eats, Spock allows himself to appreciate the sight of his friend. Cross legged on the bed, in only his underwear and attempting to shove an entire bread roll into his mouth at once. Spock thinks no being has ever been more beautiful."

I'm dead. Bye.

"I cannot imagine a future in which I both know you and am unhappy."

Okay, now I'm really dead. B y e.

Anyway, CW for eating habits (not quite eating disorders but if food is a sensitive topic for you I would probably avoid reading). This was truly such a pleasure to read. Thank you again @dogearedfriends!!

[theuhurabang]

Title: “The Birthday Attempt”

Author: MaeRaeVokaya @maeraevokaya

Rating: Mature

Summary: Uhura organises a subdued birthday gathering for Spock's 30th. One member of the crew has another, more sinister, plan for the First Officer.

Archive Warning: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: F/M, Gen

Fandoms: Star Trek, Star Trek: Alternate Original Series (Movies)

Relationships: Spock/Nyota Uhura, James T. Kirk & Spock, Leonard "Bones" McCoy & Spock, James T. Kirk & Spock & Nyota Uhura, Geoffrey M'Benga & Leonard "Bones" McCoy, James T. Kirk & Nyota Uhura, Hikaru Sulu & Nyota Uhura, James T. Kirk & Hikaru Sulu

Characters: Spock (Star Trek), Nyota Uhura, James T. Kirk, Leonard "Bones" McCoy, Geoffrey M'Benga, Hikaru Sulu, Original Male Character(s)

Additional Tags: Birthday, Birthday Party, Birthday Sex, Oral Sex, Food, Poison, Poisoning, Food Poisoning, Plot Twists, Heart Attacks, Suspense, Other Additional Tags to Be Added,Tags Contain Spoilers, Xenophobia, Hurt Spock (Star Trek), Hurt/Comfort

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January Fic Recs!

I started my final semester of college this month, so I read a lot at the beginning of the month and then absolutely nothing after school got started again. Oh well! The stuff I did read was great, so definitely go check it out if you’re looking for a mid-winter pick-me-up (or just if you want to read some good work).

None of these fics are mine! They’re recs of other peoples’ work (which can all be found at links below the cut). If for any reason you don’t want to be on this list, just let me know and I’ll take you off ❤️

Marvel

Daniel Sousa

New Year’s Eve by @ghostofskywalker

SUCH an adorable short fic about Daniel and the reader finally realizing their mutual feelings for each other, with a little help from everyone’s favorite troublemaker Jack Thompson

Steve Rogers

Steven’s Greetings Series by @girl-next-door-writes

I’m only about halfway through these right now, but it’s a great collection of seven holiday-themed oneshots that can either be read as standalones or as a larger series. They’re super sweet and fluffy, and although I haven’t finished all of them yet, it’s really fun to see the progression of Steve’s relationship with the reader as the series goes along

Star Trek

Jim Kirk

Feels Like Home by @justagirlinafandomworld

A very sweet blurb with Kirk and the reader around the holidays. Absolutely ADORABLE fluff and super well written!

The Vampire Diaries/The Originals

Klaus Mikaelson

Snow Day by @lady-salvatore

A really short and sweet fic about Klaus and the reader on a snowy day. LOVE the dynamic of their relationship, funny and adorable

Top Gun

Tom “Iceman” Kazanski

Nobody But Me by @ohthatstragic

A fic that’s just made me obsessed with Iceman lol. Really fun interactions between the reader, Goose, and Mav, and Ice absolutely swoon-worthy

Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw

Bradley reacting to you having a bad day would include… by @welcome-to-writers-haven

Like the title says, some lovely headcanons of Rooster being an adorable, wonderful sweetheart. So fluffy!

Star Wars

Armitage Hux

Your Stupid Face Series by @girl-next-door-writes

Another great series I started but haven’t quite had time to finish yet! A lot of it is from Hux’s perspective, which is really fun, and the dynamic between him and the reader is super fun to read as it changes throughout the course of each part. Low key idiots to lovers at its best, really great read