Shine Like the Sun
| Fanfiction | |
|---|---|
| Title: | Shine Like the Sun |
| Author(s): | Kyliselle |
| Date(s): | 2009 |
| Length: | |
| Genre(s): | Slash, Amnesia |
| Fandom(s): | Star Trek: TOS |
| Relationship(s): | Kirk/Spock |
| External Links: | Shine Like the Sun |
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Shine Like the Sun is a K/S story by Kyliselle.
Summary
Prompt-fill. An accident leaves Spock with amnesia. His last memory is bringing a cadet up on charges for cheating on the Kobayashi Maru - a cadet who, to his disgust, is now his bondmate.
Reactions and Reviews
I love a good amnesia story – it‘s always a good way to focus on core aspects of a person‘s character. Kyliselle does a fantastic job with this trope in "Shine Like The Sun":The premise: An accident leaves Spock with amnesia. His last memory is bringing a cadet up on charges for cheating on the Kobayashi Maru - a cadet who, to his disgust, is now his bondmate. When Spock wakes up after being injured in an enemy attack, he doesn‘t realize there‘s a large gap of time between his last memories and now. So when Kirk embraces him in sickbay, and he suddenly realizes he‘s bonded to Kirk, he comes to what he believes is a logical conclusion: Kirk tricked him into it. Spock is determined to rid himself of the unwanted bond. He‘s certain he would never have agreed to it, and deliberately ignores all evidence to the contrary. Kirk‘s emotions continue to beat at his barriers, and he decides there‘s only one solution - visit the healers at New Vulcan and have their bond broken.
Then Kirk, researching Vulcan traditions, makes a mistake which could have tragic consequences to both of them. Kyliselle takes them both on a rollercoaster ride of conflicting emotions, needs and mental barriers. She also chooses a beautiful metaphor their love – the sun and weaves it through the entire story. An altogether satisfying read. [1]
If you want to tear your heart out, read this. The emotions are translated so well and I was in tears reading Kirk’s heartbreak. The author has a wonderful writing style that is descriptive enough to engage the reader without dragging on. I loved this story a lot more than I was expecting to and I was really glad that it wasn’t a story where everything is fine and dandy once the hump was overcome. Please enjoy this beautiful piece of fanfiction.[2]
i think it needs to be said that shine like the sun by kyliselle is still fucking amazing after eleven years since i first read it. best aos spirk fanfiction hands down. im still smiling. trashy romance my beloved.[3]
I have a soft spot for angst, and this is one of the most angsty fics out there.[5]
References
- ^ from The K/S Press #171
- ^ "Rec at rec-myworld". Archived from the original on 2024-08-22.
- ^ "Feb 5, 2024 Tumblr post by kotyatin". Archived from the original on 2024-08-22.
- ^ "My Spirk fanfic recs". Archived from the original on 2024-08-22.
- ^ "Star Trek Fic Recs (Okay, I have one now)". Archived from the original on 2024-08-22.