Disclaimer: Star Trek is not mine.

A/N: I've had a few requests for me to delve back into my "Saavik" universe. All you need to know is that Saavik is Kirk and Spock's adopted Vulcan daughter and she is half Vulcan/half Romulan.

A/N2: OMG THE DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT in the US has been repealed! What a victory for gay rights! HAPPY DANCE TIME!

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And Saavik Makes Three

Bonus Chapter 1

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USS Enterprise, Captain's Quarters

It had been almost a month since the incident with the Borg. Much to Kirk's surprise and relief, no Borg cubes had disturbed Federation space since they tried to attack New Vulcan from within. Saavik's three friends from the orphanage, a Romulan, an Andorian, and a Vulcan with a learning disability – had been brought on board the Enterprise as part of the education program that had originally started with Saavik. Her male Vulcan friend Norvek also remained on this ship.

Kirk and Spock's little family was thriving. They had since brought a Vulcan youth, Sonak, into the House of Surak. He became Saavik's unofficial older brother and they spent many hours studying and playing together. Saavik's crush on Norvek became increasingly obvious to Kirk and Spock, but they didn't bring it up. Either Saavik and Norvek would acknowledge it when they grew older, or they wouldn't.

Tonight, Kirk and Spock were having a replicated spaghetti dinner with their daughter in their quarters. Saavik's room was, of course, connected to theirs through the bathroom. There had once been a memorable incident when Kirk and Spock had forgotten to lock the bathroom door and Saavik had caught them in the act. Thankfully after that, if he was planning on being intimate with his bondmate, Spock had always remembered to lock the door. (Both of them knew that Kirk's brain was not to be trusted with something so important. He could make split second command decisions during emergencies but when it came to wanting Spock, Kirk's brain only focused on one thing.)

Kirk and Spock made it a point to have family time build in to their schedule. Sonak wasn't joining them this night, as he was running an experiment in the science lab that needed his attention. Dinner with Saavik was always interesting because she always seemed to ask them somewhat random questions. Tonight was no exception.

"Can I watch Alien?" Saavik asked in the middle of dinner.

"You mean the movie that came out way back in 1979?" Kirk asked.

She nodded. "I've heard it's really cool! One of my friends watched it."

"I don't see why-" Kirk trailed off when he saw his bondmate's glare and felt his disapproval through their bond. "Actually, Saavik, your father and I are going to have to discuss it."

"Oh," she said, disappointed. "Well, then I'm gonna go work on some homework while you guys talk about it." The young Vulcan/Romulan hybrid ran into her adjoining room and the door wooshed shut behind her.

"What is the problem?" Jim asked. "There's no sex in the movie. There's swearing but she was exposed to that when she lived in the orphanage. The violence isn't that bad compared to other movies she's already seen…"

"The premise of the movie is xenophobic," Spock said primly.

"So?" Kirk gave him a blank look.

Spock sighed. His bondmate was not getting it. "The title alone is enough to give me pause. I believe the point of the movie is to locate and terminate the alien."

"Not at first, but it does end up that way, yeah," Kirk admitted. "But it's not like the alien looked or acted like a Vulcan. He didn't have the power of speech – he just growled. He didn't have the brain capacity for rational thought – all he thought of was his next meal. But you have to admit, Spock, that the crew of the Nostromo were only acting in self-defense, as the alien was a proven killer."

Spock switched tactics. "My parents did not allow me to watch movies of a xenophobic nature until I was thirteen years of age. Saavik is only ten."

"So their actions brought even more attention to the fact that you were an alien, to both humans and Vulcans. That's the last thing I want to do to Saavik," Kirk insisted. "I know you want to protect her, Spock, but if we forbid her from seeing this movie, I think it will backfire. Besides, if we stop her she will just go behind our backs and watch it on the holonet when we're not around. You know I'm right."

"I just do not wish her to experience negative emotions in regards to her identity," Spock said softly.

"I know," said Kirk. He hugged his bondmate. "Perhaps we could compromise. We could have a talk with her before we watch the movie. You could address your concerns about the xenophobic content. Does that sound alright?"

"Yes, Jim."

"Awesome." Kirk rewarded his bondmate with a winning smile and a Vulcan kiss. "Let's go give Saavik the good news." He followed Spock through the bathroom to their daughter's bedroom, ready for a lively discussion on the merits of xenophobia.

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End Bonus Chapter 1

A/N: I don't think this issue has ever come up in a K/S story that I've ever seen. I'm just thinking that from a future parent's perspective in the 23rd century, any good parent would want to teach their kids that treating aliens differently in a negative way from humans would not be acceptable. I can see Spock taking the subject very personally, as he is half human and half "alien". It was fun for me to have Kirk and Spock expressing their differing opinions, yet it is obvious that they only want the best for their daughter.

Let me know what you think about the xenophobia thing!