Direct Hit
| Fanfiction | |
|---|---|
| Title: | Direct Hit |
| Author(s): | Greta Foulard |
| Date(s): | 1991 |
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| Genre(s): | slash |
| Fandom(s): | Star Trek: TOS |
| Relationship(s): | Kirk/Spock |
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Direct Hit is a Kirk/Spock story by Greta Foulard.
It was published in the print zine Scattered Stars #3.
Summary
"Kirk and Gary Mitchell crash land on a deserted planet after a battle with Earthʼs enemy, and discover that a Vulcan warrior from the other side is also stranded there."
A Mix Up in the Zine's Table of Contents
Regarding two authors in the zine, Gena Moretti and Greta Foulard:
The authors to two of the stories in this zine were switched. Greta Foulard wrote the enjoyable “Direct Hit,” and Gena Moretti wrote “Irresistible Force.” If you’ve got the zine, do yourself and the authors a favor by making a note of this in your copy. They deserve the appropriate credit, for each story is memorable. [1]
Reactions and Reviews
1991
This story contains some great lines, not the least being the one about "hot juices". No, it's NOT what it sounds like... [2]
One of the best stories in the zine. This is an alternate universe where Kirk and Gary Mitchell are in the Manthus Union and Spock is in the enemy Xulkha Empire. Actually this doesn't have too much importance, except as a plot device to have Kirk and Gary be lovers. Spock becomes part of their group when all three are trapped on a planet together. Since I hate to give plots away, I'll just say this story is good because it has a long long buildup before Kirk and Spock attempt a relationship. It's well written. There are some wonderful bits of dialogue. The story is enjoyable, and perhaps will have a sequel someday. [3]
1992
I enjoyed every minute of this slow, leisurely story. It was never rushed and contained interesting elements throughout of the trials and tribulations of trying to survive on an alien, sometimes hostile planet. Spock's enduring patience, especially after being hurt by Kirk's rejection was touching. I was glad to see that the two didn't rush into a sexual relationship which made it even more tender and special when the big moment finally came. The awkwardness and inexperience on Spock's part seemed just right for the character The final sentence makes me wish for a sequel -- I find myself wondering whose ship it was and how their life will change once they find themselves back in the real world. [4]
If you could pick anyone to be stranded on a deserted planet with?...Hah. As usual, I enjoyed the excellent use of words, especially in the banter between J.T. and Gare. In fact, it's one of the few times I've ever found myself liking Gary Mitchell and feeling sorry for his demise. [5]
This is an alternate universe story where Earth and Vulcan are at war.
I like alternate universe stories - I always have done. They give a writer the chance to explore 'what ifs' that are rendered impossible by the facts as given in aired Trek, and it's amazing the differences that some writers can come up with while maintaining the integrity of the characters. Direct Hit is one such story.
I can only remember one other story that used the premise of active warfare between Earth and Vulcan, and that was a non-K/S novel; so the basic plot is original, although the subsequent development -- the enemies having to work together in order to survive -- is perhaps less so. The development of the relationship between the characters is well handled, however; no love (or lust) at first sight here. Kirk already has a lover - Gary Mitchell; a stronger, more reliable character than the one we saw in Where No Man..., and a much stronger Mitchell than is usually depicted in fan fiction -- most fan fiction depicts him as basically treacherous and self-seeking, with little compassion -- if not exactly the way he appeared in the episode, not far off it. This Mitchell, however, is loyal and — yes — considerate; a man with whom it is natural for Kirk to be friends. (It's always surprised me that Kirk could have a close friendship with the Mitchell of the episode -- I would have expected him to see Mitchell's basic shallowness.) Even after Mitchell's death the relationship between Kirk and Spock builds slowly, as does their acceptance that they are probably stranded for life. The final paragraph, therefore, comes as something of a shock.
I've only one complaint -- Greta, what happens next?[6]
2006
Kirk and Gary Mitchell, lovers in this alternate universe tale, are stranded on an uninhabited planet after a disastrous battle with the Xulkhans. After adventures in love and wilderness survival, they find there has been at least one other survivor - the Xulkhan Spock. When Gary is killed by a local carnivore, Kirk is mad with grief and takes it out on his remaining companion until eventually (and inevitably) the castaways find solace with one another. [7]
References
- ^ from The K/S Press #26
- ^ from The LOC Connection #35 (1991)
- ^ from The LOC Connection #35 (1991)
- ^ from The LOC Connection #37
- ^ from The LOC Connection #41
- ^ from The LOC Connection #43 (1992)
- ^ from Halliday's Zinedex