Yea, Though I Walk (Star Trek: TOS fiction series)

Katy Young published six K/S stories in Mahko Root #2 and three K/S stories in Star Canticle #1, both published in September 1978.
They were some of the very first K/S stories published in a zine. 
Collectively, they are known as the "Yea, Though I Walk" series.
==The Stories==
From Mahko Root #2:
* The First Mile (Kirk and Spock first meet, and they get off to a rocky start. "All of his initial attempts to establish a more friendly rapport with the Vulcan were met with unbending formality. Once or twice he came close to losing his temper, but he controlled the impulse. He was determined not to let Spock destroy this once- in-a-lifetime experience. Now, except for the exchange of information necessary to the job at hand, he seldom bothered to talk with him.")
* Almost Home (Kirk encourages Spock to ask for command of a ship of his own, but then, with advice from McCoy, realizes and expresses his love for Spock. "Excitement grew in Kirk. He held his breath and waited for the words which would confirm the joy seething inside him. Instead of looking away in embarassment, as Kirk was sure he would, Spock held his gaze with a rare openness. "I cannot leave because I love you and need you.") 
* Around the Next Corner (Kirk and Spock re-express their love for each other while on a camping/research trip planetside. "What are you asking of me?" Nothing.... Everything.... Anything.... Love me.... "Nothing that you don't want. I won't ask for anything you can't freely give.")
* Being Lost is Worth the Coming Home (After admitting their love for each other, Kirk becomes distraught at the thought of Spock being in danger. Kirk takes a leave of absence and goes to Earth to get his head together. "No! No, Spock. That's not it at all. Oh, God! McCoy was right. Listen to me! I love you. I don't want to lose you. Please, you've got to understand. I never meant to hurt you...that is, I did, but I didn't know that's what I was doing." He stopped, aghast at the mess he was making of his attempted explanation. What was he saying? That wasn't what he meant. His body refused to move, even though Spock was walking toward the door. For the third time in Kirk's adult life, the tears spilled over, and he called out in a ragged sob, "Don't go, Spock! Help me... please.")
* A Place to Dwell (Spock and Kirk go to Vulcan and find out that Sarek is opposed to their relationship. "Sarek turned to face his son, not speaking for a moment as he stared at the still figure. "You were born of Vulcan, raised in the tradition and its obligations. When you joined Star Fleet, I objected because of the temptations life among humans would bring. You defied my wishes at that time, but I learned to accept your choice, even to believe it was the correct decision. You con- ducted yourself properly and brought honor to this house by your work. Now I find that I have been mistaken. You have turned your back on all that you were taught. You have let an emotional attachment fot this man corrupt you.")
* My Rest Forever (Kirk and Spock have their bonding ceremony. "He kissed the warm lips in the darkness and knew a sudden desire to look upon Spock's face. Soft light flooded the room at his touch on the switch. He lay drinking in the vision of his beloved with renewed joy.... "I will welcome the joining." A warm protectiveness swelled in his chest at the vision of this man, always so precise and brilliant in his logic, finding it difficult even yet to say the words of love. Kirk rose from the sofa and walked to place a hand on Spock's face. The depth of his own feelings poured forth as a tide upon which his words floated. "So will I, love"	So will I.")
From Star Canticle #1:
* ... And Always Will (Jim, in the throes of guilt about the death of Edith Keeler, is comforted by Spock. "Don't you see?" Kirk interrupted, turning to face Spock. "It wouldn't have made any difference if Edith had lived. The stars would still be here. ..only Earth would have changed—one tiny world. And who's to say the rest of the universe wouldn't be better for that change? Certainly not me. Yet, I had to play God and decide." His voice fell to a whisper as he faced the wall once more. "Maybe I chose wrong.")
* A Way Chosen (Spock has been temporarily assigned to work on the planet Armara, and while there, becomes betrothed to its High Priestess of the Light, someone who can read the feelings and desires of others. Kirk intervenes. "Her strange eyes searched his face intently for several minutes. "You do not know that he would be unhappy. Is it not possible he would find fulfillment with me?" "No." He knew from the depths of his soul that a marriage between the two would be wrong, but how could he convince her? An eternity of silence passed while she continued her intense study of him. He grasped at words and expla nations, only to throw them aside unvoiced. There wasn't anything else to say. At last she smiled gently and spoke. "I believe I understand now. I am sorry to have caused you distress. Mr. Spock is not the correct choice.... It is something you must discover for yourself. Goodbye, James Kirk." )
* Return Passage (As Kirk returns home to Earth to be with his dying mother, he remembers her words two years before when he'd brought his orphaned nephew to her after the death of Sam and Sam's wife. ""You know nothing!" she bit out in low tones filled with rage. "Nothing!! My son is dead, and you. ..you stand here spouting facts about some parasite and how good it was that you found a cure in time to save that alien first officer. Sam is dead! I don't care about anything else. Do you hear? I wouldn't have cared if you'd all died in stead. I only want my son. Oh, God! Sam.. .Sam... " The sobs came then, tearing dry sobs without even the healing balm of tears.")
File:Starcant1art7.jpg|from Star Canticle #1
File:Starcant1art4.jpg|from "... And Always Will," art by Dotty Barry
 File:Mahko Root 2 by Gayle F.jpeg| from Mahko Root #2, art by Gayle F imbedded in the zine for this series 
 Image:mahko2art10.jpg| from Mahko Root #2, art by Gerry Downes imbedded in the zine for this series 
 File:Mahko root 2 by nan lewis.jpeg| from Mahko Root #2, art by Nan Lewis imbedded in the zine for this series 
File:Mahko2art9.jpg|from Mahko Root #2, art by Mary Ann Emerson imbedded in the zine for this series
Image:mahko2page1.jpg|from Mahko Root #2, title page for "The First Mile"
Image:mahko2page2.jpg|from Mahko Root #2, title page for "Almost Home"
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==References==
 Category:Star Trek TOS K/S Fanfiction
Category:1978 Fanfiction‎