Title: Mea Culpa: Journey to Babel

Author: Ster Julie
Series: TOS
Rating: G
Codes: S, Am
Part: 1/1 (drabble and a half)

"Sarek's gone."

"Nooooooooooo!!"

Amanda looked towards the operating room and the sound of her son's voice while Dr. McCoy and Nurse Chapel settled Sarek into bed after surgery. A mother's instinct kicked in, and Amanda rushed to Spock's side.

The operating room rang with Spock's sobs, despite his attempts to smother the sound with his hands.

"Papa!" he moaned. "No! Too late! I was too late!"

Amanda caressed Spock's head and kissed his forehead.

"What's the matter, Baby?" she crooned. Spock turned wild, tear-streaked eyes to his mother.

"Please don't hate me, Mama!" Spock begged. "It's all my fault Papa died! I'm sorry!"

Amanda ruffled Spock's hair. "Oh, honey!" she soothed. "Your papa's not dead!"

"He's not?" Spock was confused. "But I heard someone say 'Sarek's gone.'"

Amanda nodded. "Yes, he's gone—to the recovery room!"

Spock fell back in relief.

"Silly boy!"

"I think I'm going to be sick..."

FIN