Title: Unexpected Tenderness Author: T'Lin ( LinkyS @ aol.com ) Series: TOS (MU, of course) Pairing: Sc/Kyle(MU) Rating: NC-17 Summary: A 'missing scene' from "Mirror, Mirror" -- Scotty needs a much deserved rest before the final preparations are made to return to their own universe. When he goes to 'his' quarters, he learns that his counterpart has a roommate. Note: Written for the Mirror Universe Fuh-Q Fest - http://www.geocities.com/mirroruniverse_fuhq_fest/index.htm l Archiving: MuFF, ASC* and my own web site - http://www.geocities.com/tlin_s/- all others, please ask first. Disclaimer: Paramount/Viacom own the TREK universe, including the Mirror Universe. I'm just borrowing the boys for a bit of naughtiness -- I promise to return everyone to their proper place when I am finished with them. I intend no copyright infringement, nor do I make any money off of this original piece of fanfiction (ŠT'Lin, January 2002). ******* UNEXPECTED TENDERNESS by T'Lin 0201.19 Scotty needed a break. Ever since the transporter accident that brought the Captain, McCoy, Uhura and himself to this 'alternate universe' -- or whatever it was -- Scotty had been at work, trying to figure out how to get back where they belonged. He had found a way -- and discovered their time here was limited -- but for now, he had set the groundwork. He could rest for an hour, before the final preparations needed to be done, and they could go home. Since everything seemed to be located in relatively the same place as on their own ship, Scotty hoped he would find his quarters to be, as well. He was not disappointed when he placed his hand on the sensor, and the door opened. As the computer registered his entrance, the lights came up slightly, giving the room a sinister feel. It took Scotty a moment to realize he was not alone -- there was a figure, curled up on the bed, sleeping. As his eyes adjusted to the dim light, the details of the room became clearer. Obviously, his counterpart was into the more sadistic aspects of engineering, with bits and pieces of equipment strewn around, many of which looked like adaptations of torture devices. He also became aware of the fact that his companion was male. Now, this in itself was not all that hard to comprehend ... Scotty had, after all, had his share of flings, either way. But there was nobody on the ENTERPRISE that he had been particularly interested in -- at least not consciously. He was rather curious about who his counterpart was shacked up with. He approached the bed quietly, then proceeded to sit on the edge, lightly touching his unknown companion on the shoulder. The man stirred, and rolled onto his back. Much to Scotty's surprise, it was Kyle, the transporter chief. As his eyes opened, he said, "Forgive me, my love. I tried to compensate for the power fluctuation during transport." Reaching up to tentatively touch Scotty's face, he went on, "I was so worried for your safety. Did everything check out all right when the Doctor examined you?" Unsure of how exactly he should react to this young man, but taking his cue from Kyle's actions, Scotty answered, "Aye, we checked out just fine. Nothing to worry about." Then remembering the punishment that Spock had dealt Kyle for his lapse, he asked, "Ach ... but what about you? No ill effects from the Agonizer, I hope?" The sudden concern for his well being made Kyle suspicious ... usually, Scotty would take advantage of his weakened condition. His favorite form of torture was typically fucking his brains out after a bout with the Agonizer. He seemed to derive pleasure by adding to his pain whenever possible. But today, he suddenly realized as he assessed his condition, Scotty had let him sleep off the effects of the Agonizer. Very strange, indeed. Trying not to show his confusion, Kyle answered, "No, no ill effects at all." At this time, he got up from the bed, and knelt before Scotty, offering himself to the older man, as he continued, "Thank you for letting me sleep it off this time. You did not need to, nor did I expect you to. It would have been in your rights to administer your own punishment for my dereliction of duty." "Nonsense, lad ... what I should have done was prevent Spock from punishing you in the first place. He had no right." Scotty was incensed, which just added to Kyle's confusion. He had never before questioned the First Officer's right to punish the crew ... as a matter of fact, he usually encouraged said punishment, and typically aided in devising new and innovative ways to do so. Was this sudden bout of tenderness a ploy to get him to slip-up in some way? Make him feel safe, then pull the safety net out from under him when he was most vulnerable? He had heard of 'masters' treating their 'slaves' like this over the years, but Scotty had never been like that. He never acted as if he 'owned' Kyle, even if he did believe in keeping him in line with proper discipline. Realizing that his next words could lead to the very punishment he had so far avoided, he nonetheless had to ask, "Are you sure you are all right? You don't seem to be quite yourself tonight." As Kyle asked, he lowered his head in a submissive nature, just to be on the safe side. Scotty, reading the body language of his companion, realized that his own reaction to this situation was most likely *not* how his counterpart would have behaved ... and considering the sadistic nature of everything else he had seen here, he did not want to speculate on what that reaction would have been. Reaching forward to lift the chin of the young man kneeling before him, he said, "There is a time and place for punishment ... today was not the time. I may not be able to do anything about how Spock treated you today, but for now, I will do my best to make it up to you." That was all he could do, he realized, for once he returned to his own universe, the Scotty of this one would be back to dole out punishment as he sees fit. As he finished speaking, Kyle was reaching for the waistband of his trousers, and Scotty was a bit surprised to note that he was semi-hard. As the skilled hands opened his fly, and deftly slipped the garment down, Scotty lifted his butt enough for Kyle to remove the garment completely. Kyle then pulled off his boots, and stood to remove his tunic. Standing before the naked and fully aroused engineer, he then proceeded to remove his own jumpsuit before kneeling once again between the older man's knees. Scotty gasped, as the skilled tongue circled the head of his cock. It had been a while since he had been with anyone ... he knew he would not last. Moaning in pleasure, Scotty fell back against the bed, his arm over his eyes to prevent himself from seeing the young man sucking him off. He knew he should not be indulging himself, but it was far too late to stop now ... and Kyle would have been even more suspicious had he refused his offer. As Kyle's hands and tongue brought him ever closer to the brink, he had a sudden revelation, and hoped that the Scotty who was now in his universe was not mistreating the Kyle he found there. But the thought was only fleeting, as he was brought back to the hear-and-now by Kyle's voice asking, "Shall I finish you ... or do you want to fuck me?" The words themselves were almost too much for Scotty to take, as he thrust his hips upward, forcing the throbbing cock back into the hot mouth, as he said, "Suck me, lad ... make me come." Kyle opened his throat, taking in the full length of Scotty's cock. Adding pressure with his lips, he met the rhythm of Scotty's thrusts, until he felt the hot juice fill his mouth. Swallowing convulsively, he continued to milk every drop from the panting engineer. As Scotty's erection subsided, Kyle continued to lick his softening cockhead, causing Scotty to gasp and moan from the overstimulation. "Eee gad, lad ... yer killing me," he whispered, as his cock continued to jump at the light touch of the tongue. Reaching down, he placed his hand on Kyle's head as he added, "come, lad ... enough already," and he sat up on the edge of the bed once more. Kyle knelt back on his heals, then stood before his master, offering himself to the satiated engineer. But Scotty looked at him with a rather sad expression, as he said, "I'd love to, lad, but I must get back to work." Kyle was speechless ... so this was how he would torture him, by refusing to relieve his arousal? Trying not to whine, he asked, "Do I displease you so much?" He was ashamed, as he heard the petulance of his own voice. He had no right to demand anything of this man, yet here he was, after only one moment of unexpected tenderness from him, expecting more of the same. Eyes once again diverted in submission, he awaited the punishment that Scotty would dole out for this latest bit of insubordination. Yet once again, no punishment came. Instead, he heard a soft voice say, "Ah, lad ..." and he opened his eyes to see Scotty standing in front of him, lifting his hand to lightly caress the side of his face. The contact was electric, but the words were even more touching. "I can't leave you like this ... you deserve an explanation." Glancing at the chronometer, Scotty realized he had about fifteen minutes before he had to return to engineering, and implement the last phase of their plan. "I'm not who you think I am ... and for that, I am sorry." Silently, he maneuvered Kyle to the bed, and lay down beside him. Holding him tenderly, Scotty explained about the alternate universe they had obviously intersected with during that power fluctuation while transporting. He made a point of emphasizing that it was *not* Kyle's fault, but just a fluke accident ... one that would be corrected in just over thirty minutes. When Scotty was finished explaining, he got up and dressed quickly. He noted that Kyle did the same. When Scotty questioned what he was doing, he said, "I've got duty in half an hour. I'll do what I can to help you." "I'll thank you now ... but promise me you'll do nothing that will get you in trouble," Scotty said, as he pulled on his boots. "I fear there is nothing I can do to protect you from being mistreated by my counterpart, but I would not want to be the cause of such abuse." With a lopsided grin, Kyle replied, "No fear of that ... self-preservation has always been one of my strong suits." He then acted rather impulsively, as he gave the older man a hug, adding, "And when he is abusing me for his pleasure, which he does frequently, I will think on this moment of tenderness you have shown me." "I just wish I could do more," Scotty said, as he stepped away. "Good by, and thank you." "The thanks are all mine, I assure you." and Kyle watched Scotty leave the room. ****** Moments later, he made his way to the transporter room. Scotty had told him that the Captain would be arriving there momentarily. In the mean time, he would start the preparations for the modifications Scotty had told him the Captain would be making ... in this way, proving that he was willing to help. He heard to door open, and turned to offer his assistance to the Captain, but he was too late ... darkness descended before he uttered a sound. THE END