Star Trek drabble: "Kodos' Shadow" (PG)

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Title: Kodos' Shadow

Author: H. Savinien

Wordcount: 100
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: All characters and situations belong to the Roddenberry estate, their respective actors, and J.J. Abrams.
Summary: Jim Kirk experienced fear before. He survived Tarsus IV.  Set during Kirk's disciplinary hearing for the Kobayashi Maru.
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“The purpose is to experience fear; fear in the face of certain death; to accept that fear and maintain control of oneself and one's crew. This is a quality expected in every Starfleet captain,” Spock said coolly.

Jim looked down at the podium, tamping down on the rage that boiled in his belly. The apple tried to come back up. Been there, saw the consequences. I don't accept no-win scenarios. Fear won't paralyze me. I lived what happens when fear wins.

Jim took a breath as an officer strode briskly up to the admirals and handed Barnett a datapadd...