Compensation
| Fanfiction | |
|---|---|
| Title: | Compensation |
| Author(s): | Dovya Blacque |
| Date(s): | 1986 |
| Length: | |
| Genre(s): | slash |
| Fandom(s): | Star Trek: TOS |
| Relationship(s): | Kirk/Spock |
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Compensation is a Kirk/Spock story by Dovya Blacque.
It is a sequel to Vivian Gates' The Air is the Air.
It was published in the print zine As I Do Thee #5.
Challenge and Permission
A fan in The LOC Connection #9 writes a LoC in which she mentions that there was a "supplement" to Act 5, Scene 2, one which contained a version of The Air is the Air. In the "hand out" the author, Vivian Gates invited fans to write a continuation of her story. Dovya Blacque took her up on her offer and wrote, "Compensation" which she published in As I Do Thee #5 along with a reprinted version of "The Air Is The Air". Dovya obtained permission for both the sequel as well as to reprint the original.
Summary
"The sequel Vivian Gates invited someone to write at the end of "The Air Is The Air." Having convinced himself that he has come to terms with the newly discovered facts about Spock, Kirk sets out to enjoy his shore leave... only to run into Spock and his companion. The unexpected results lead Kirk to rethink his decision regarding his first officer."
Reactions and Reviews
1986
"Compensation", takes up where the original story left off, with Kirk facing a very difficult-to-accept discovery about Spock and a resultant decision that is equally as difficult. Ms. Blacque does a simply wonderful job of writing the characters originally written by Ms. Gates. The continuity is excellent, the plot is plausible as well as highly entertaining. Also, Ms. Blacque has written one of the best original characters I've read in a K/S story in a very long time. [1]
1989
A most worthy and satisfactory sequel to "The Air is the Air". Kirk's slow realization and wonderment of Spock as a lover was nicely handled. The dialogue in the final scene which led from a chess game to the bedroom was convincing and the sex scene right-on-target with an experienced Spock leading the way. [2]
1997
Though a worthy sequel to The Air is the Air, it can fully stand on its own. Her view of Spock, a gentle, compassionate, mature individual, able to reach out and secure companionship, not just for sex but for the need to touch and be touching in kindness, in gentleness is especially appealing. Her exploration of Kirk and Spock’s contrasting interacting with their respective partners is a field in itself. An exploration which delves into each individual. Captivating. [3]
References
- ^ from On the Double #1
- ^ from The LOC Connection #9
- ^ from The K/S Press #5