Story [Star Trek 2009] Friends Indeed - friendship vig

Title: Friends Indeed
Author: Jade eyes
Fandom: Star Trek 2009
Genre: Friendship and reflection vig
Characters: Nyota/Gaila
Summary: On the eve of divergent missions, Gaila sends a message of thanks, well wishes, and friendship, because who couldn't love Her Grace, Ms. I'm-So-Blessed Uhura?
A/N & Disclaimer: Don't own the characters, Gaila's new to me but I've loved the type forever, so here goes. (BTB, in the SW-verse Mara, Leia, and Jaina fit the snark bill LOL)

R/R, please? Huggles and oodles of love, Je

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Hello, Nyota:

You probably never thought to get one of these from me, right? What in the five levels of Orion?s Hades am I doing? Well, I guess, since we?re both about to ship out in the next day or so, and who knows when or if we?ll see each other again ? I figured there were a few things I need to let you know.

When we met, I thought to myself: this lady?s got her act together, got amazing looks, a brilliant mind, and a cushy life. So when you started in with your compassion and I-know-where-you?re-coming-from spiel, or what I told myself was a spiel, my first reaction as you know was: ?Don?t patronize me and don?t try to be my therapist.?

But what I found the most amazing thing in those early days was that ? you actually meant it. And I felt your warmth and acceptance were just what I?d needed without knowing I did or even how to ask. Your sharp wit and your respect for my feelings and ? tolerance of my out-there lifestyle ? you might think it didn?t register with me, but it did. Thank you for that, for not judging and being there, just being there when I needed support. You never crowded or assumed ? you were just available. You helped to restore my faith in the quality of real friendship.

And, Nyota, but weren?t you ? discriminating when it came to men!! Something I grudgingly admit that I admired but could never emulate. What, I wondered, were you waiting for? When I found out through little nuances in your eyes and voice that you?d actually *found* who you?d been looking for and who it was, though I teased you ruthlessly, I secretly thought: The lady has taste, excellent taste. At first, I was cynically doubtful of it lasting, what love ever does? But like with everything else you?ve taught me, I saw before me a miraculous thing: an attachment strong and true enough to weather just about anything. I know I don?t need to tell you not to let him get away!!

I know you?re looking forward to your tour, as am I. I wish you clear skies and admit that I am a little envious of your posting. I know you will do excellently. I hope to carry the life lessons you?ve taught me and hope to be as true a friend to others as you have been to me.

Ever, Gaila

 

That was a cute and heartfelt note I liked her in the movie, though we didn't get to see much of the character. I juz hope she wasn't on one of those ships that didn't[/] make it out of that fight Did any of those ships make it out besides Enterprise? I can't recall...

Great post!

 

Another beautifully written note. Galia's story wasn't as fleshed out considering she was an Orion and we see Kirk trying to take advantage of her. But, she questions Kirk's motives just like she does for Nyota's. It's unspoken in the movie, but you have captured her essence and she was more than just a Starfleet Cadet. Great work!

 

Hi:





Heartfelt, sentimental without being sappy--terrific, since that was the tone I was going for and it's a hard balance especially since I could gush on about Nyota, so I had to rein it in

Mira -- the part you quoted, isn't that the loveliest thing a friend could say about another?

I love taking little showcased characters and bringing them to life.

Thank you all for the lovely feedback.

 

Very, very nice indeed. But sad in a way, knowing that Gaila didn't make it. Or did she? I'm not sure anymore.
I really liked Gaila. She was the flirty, out-there girl with the big smile and the one to hug life.

 

Hi Ceillean:

Thanks for the review.

Not sure if she makes it, that'll have to wait for the sequel.



Even when it looks like "all hands" have been lost it's miraculous who survives.

 

That was very cute!! I love their bond.

 

Hi Nat -- Thanks! I think Nyota would be an easy person to get attached to. !!!!!!

 

Marvelous. I really ennjoyed this. I like her initial 'don't judge me' attitude. But, it didn't take long for her to recognize Nyota's genuine compassion.

There is a familiarity and trust in this prose. I think you really captured Galia well.

 

Brodiew -- hi! And thanks! That familiarity and trust, grudging acceptance leading to genuine friendship -- That is how I see their friendship developing.