The Contest (Star Trek: TOS story by Mildred Manhill)
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| Title: | The Contest |
| Author(s): | Mildred Manhill |
| Date(s): | 1993 |
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| Genre(s): | slash |
| Fandom(s): | Star Trek: TOS |
| Relationship(s): | Kirk/Spock |
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The Contest is a Kirk/Spock story by Mildred Manhill.
The art is by Rudas.
It was published in the print zine KaleidoScope #1.
Summary
"A/U: After having to leave the academy due to lack of funds, Kirk becomes an exotic dancer and meets a certain Vulcan when both enter a dancing contest."
Reactions and Reviews: The Art
1993
[art facing pages 62, 71, 74, 75, and 78 by Rudas]: [They] present a varied view of the talents of this artist, who appears to be fairly new to fandom. In creating these pieces it would appear that she had a very definite feel for the story. The views of the dancers are especially well done, from the masked Kirk to the facing pictures of the performers in the null-grav chamber. The drawing of the dragon, making a meal of tree fronds, is charming and what a lovely friendly looking beast she is. Last but far from least is a breath-takingty erotic nude scene, so well done that the figures almost come to life. I don't know when I have ever seen so many illustrations with a story this short, but it's very obvious that Ms. Rudas was not only able to capture the author's intent, but it's plain to see that she has a very definite love for her subject. [1]
1994
This lovely portrayal of a naked Kirk and Spock engaged in passionate activity on the floor next to a formally made up bed reveals both urgency and sensuality. I'm not normally fond of long-haired Kirks, but Rudas has his long curls spilling around his head like sun rays. The details of the scene are also well-rended -- the pillows behind Kirk and Spock, the tray with drinks and bowl of fruit and the fronds of the plant in the corner. K/S artists rarely show us an entire scene. I would like to see more of this kind of artwork in K/S zines. [2]
Reactions and Reviews: The Fiction
1994
Another AU; K & S meet while competing in an exotic dance contest (Chippendales, with anti grav chambers). [3]
The idea that both Kirk and Spock would end up as strippers in an a/u might seem preposterous, but Mildred gives them believable backgrounds and motivations. I was especially moved by Kirk's story of dismissal from the Academy and his determination to continue his studies on his own. I also thought their performances in the contest were colorfully described and erotic.[4]
Accompanied by a number of lovely and imaginative drawings by Rudas, (I appreciate the art work being printed with a blank back page) this A/U story involves a Kirk and Spock who are professional stripper/dancers engaging in a competition to find the best performer in the galaxy.Very interesting set-up as 30 beings from many different worlds were chosen to compete for 4 days. These are the creme de la creme of the talent pool. Nicely detailed descriptions of the theater, costumes and competition.
Kirk's dream is of attending Starfleet Academy, but might be deemed unsuitable because of his profession. A slight stretch of belief, but explained pretty well. Our intrepid Iowa farmboy preservers and enters the contest for fame and fortune. Spock is a sort of "renegade" Vulcan and there's a nice meeting as Kirk is helped with his studies by the mysterious fellow contestant.
Very nice descriptions of both K and S's dances, and although I would have liked a bit more, they were erotic and appropriately wild. Especially nicely done were the staging, design and production values. (Can you tell I'm familiar with the "biz"?!)
Then there's a good juxtaposition of scenes as both go back to their prospective hotel rooms and think of the other. Although I'm not so enamored of the description of Spock as possessing an "almost nonexistent rear."
The minor subplot of seeing the dragon was not too successful as it felt like a separate story.
Despite what could have been rather predictable, there's a nice amount of tension as to wholwhom?) will win. Erotic lovemaking with qualities of heroism that I always enjoy.[5]
References
- ^ from The LOC Connection #59
- ^ from Come Together #2
- ^ from Virgule-L, quoted anonymously (October 4, 1994)
- ^ Come Together #2
- ^ Come Together #4