I Told The Stars About You [McCoy]

"Starfleet said 'to boldly go,' not 'to boldly bleed onto the pavement'", I groaned, rubbing my shoulder. "But here I am, really going for extra credit."

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Diana Blake never wanted to stand out. Raised in a quiet English town far from the shining halls of Federation power, Diana arrived at the Academy without legacy, brilliance, or ambition for command. What she does have is a rare gift: she listens. Not just to what people say, but to what they don't. To the moments before conflict. To the tension that goes unnoticed - until it doesn't.

Drawn to Xenoanthropology and Cultural Conflict Studies, Diana studies the patterns that lead to misunderstanding, the fractures that turn into wars. While her classmates chase leadership and glory, she focuses on empathy, observation, and the quiet work of keeping peace before it's broken.

She forms an unexpected bond with Dr. Leonard McCoy, whose gruff exterior masks a deep well of understanding. Through late-night discussions, stubbornness, and quiet cups of tea, she begins to find her footing.

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[19/08] #6 in 'startrek'
[07/12] #1 in 'drmccoy'
[07/12] #3 in 'starfleet'

Rated for swearing, a few sexual situations (rated 18+ only, warnings will be displayed), mature themes such as grief, violence, death, mental health issues.