Counterpoint (Star Trek: TOS story)

Fanfiction
Title:	'Counterpoint
Author(s):	Emily Adams
Date(s):	1989
Length:
Genre(s):	slash
Fandom(s):	Star Trek: TOS
Relationship(s):	Kirk/Spock
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Counterpoint is a Kirk/Spock story by Emily Adams.

It was published in the print zine Counterpoint #2.

Summary

"Kirk accompanies Spock to a chess tournament where the Vulcan champion turns out to want more than the chess title after he sees Kirk."

Reactions and Reviews

1990

I found it natural that Kirk's and Spock's moods were interdependent upon each other. We've seen that often enough. I also liked the fact that they did not retreat for analysis but talked it through together and then were secure and mature enough to accept their joint conclusions and act on them.

1993

A lovely first time story. I liked very much that the reader saw the scenes through Kirk's and Spock's eyes. Hmmm... and their final declaration of love — tender and

logical!