Chapter 9

Chapter Nine - I take Thee Spock

Jim was nervous as he stood next to Bones. Today was his Betazed wedding day. He was marrying Spock in front of the three Ruling Council members that were there to perform his and Uhura’s weddings. Did he mention that he was nervous. Everyone but he and Spock were naked. This was custom for Betazed weddings but since they were not Betazed and Spock still Vulcan no matter what was done to their DNA, they weren’t. He was wearing a sheer robe that hid almost nothing. He was not happy and he could tell that neither was Spock. He could feel him working to suppress that primitive side of himself not to go ballistic and rend people to pieces for even seeing him this way. He tried to send soothing feelings through to him but it was hard with his nerves acting up.

From where they were standing they could see Council member Ograi stand at the podium. The music started as Spock took his place. Bones held out his arm and they walked down the small aisle to where Spock was standing. Bones handed him off to his mate and took his place next to his husband in the first row on his side. Spock’s parents were there as well and were wearing clothing. The Betazed Council members had no problems with respecting the Vulcan culture and allowing them to wear clothes. He could hear Amanda sniffle into her tissue. He smiled over his shoulder quickly at her before focusing on the ceremony.

Ograi raised his hands and the music ceased. “We are here to bless the union of two of our people, Commander Spock and his mate, Captain Kirk. They have gone through many trials and now stand before us committing themselves to each other in the ways of the Betazed people.” He lifted a chalice and dipped his finger in and marked their foreheads as he recited the blessing, “May the Spirit go with you and bless you, may you see your children's children, may you be poor in misfortune and rich in blessings, may you know nothing but happiness from this day forward. May joy and peace surround you both, contentment latch your door, and happiness be with you now and the Spirit Bless you Evermore. May you live your life with trust, and nurture lifelong affection, may your lifelong dreams come true for you, Move ever that direction. May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields. May the light of friendship guide your paths together, may the laughter of children grace the halls of your home. May the joy of living for each other trip a smile from your lips, a twinkle from your eye. And when eternity beckons, at the end of the life heaped high with love, may the Spirit embrace you with the arms that have nurtured you the whole length of your joy-filled days. May the Spirit hold you both in the palm of His hands. And, today, may the Spirit of Love find a dwelling place in your hearts.”

He set the chalice back down and turned to Spock. “Spock, take the hand of your submissive mate and recite your vows.”

Spock took Jim’s hand and turned to face him, “I, S'chn T'gai Spock, in the name of the Spirit that resides within us all, by the life that courses within my blood and the love that resides within my heart, take thee James Tiberius Kirk to my hand, my heart, and my spirit, to be my chosen one. To desire thee and be desired by thee, to possess thee, and be possessed by thee, without sin or shame, for naught can exist in the purity of my love for thee. I promise to love thee wholly and completely without restraint, in sickness and in health, in plenty and in poverty, in life and beyond, where we shall meet, remember, and love again. I shall not seek to change thee in any way. I shall respect thee, thy beliefs, thy people, and thy ways as I respect myself.”

“Now Jim, please recite your vows to your dominant mate.”

Jim cleared his throat and smiled nervously as he said his vows,”I, James Tiberius Kirk, in the name of the Spirit that resides within us all, by the life that courses within my blood, and the love that resides within my heart, take thee, S'chn T'gai Spock to my hand, my heart, and my spirit to be my chosen one. To desire and be desired by thee, to possess thee, and be possessed by thee, without sin or shame, for naught can exist in the purity of my love for thee. I promise to love thee wholly and completely without restraint, in sickness and in health, in plenty and in poverty, in life and beyond, where we shall meet, remember, and love again. I shall not seek to change thee in any way. I shall respect thee, thy beliefs, thy people, and thy ways as I respect myself.”

Once the vows were recited, Ograi took their hands and wrapped a ribbon around their wrists. “This ribbon symbolizes the bond you two now share that binds you two together. Nurture and shower it in love and affection and never take it for granted. As one of the Ruling Council, you are now bond in this life and the next.”

The guests all stood as they turned towards them and started clapping. Jim smiled in happiness that he could share this with his crew, his family.