Rec: A Friend in the Dark by AuroraNova

Title: A Friend in the Dark

Author: AuroraNova

Canon: Star Trek DS9

Pairing: Julian Bashir/Elim Garak

Rating: Explicit [NC-17]

Word Count: 26,861

Summary: Julian Bashir is headed to a court-martial for lying about his genetic status. He's willing to accept the consequences of his actions, but Dax thinks something is wrong. When she and Sisko find out just how bad the situation is, there's only one person who can help. Garak thinks they're all hopelessly naive. Fortunately, he knows what he's doing.

Recommendation: Honestly, this episode made zero sense in the context of the rest of Star Trek canon so I really appreciate this take on it. I mean it's sad to have these two cut off from their other friends on DS9 but there is more internal logic to the narrative. Garak getting his spy on, and Julian learning the ropes are both fun and I definitely love that this gives them a real chance at a deeper relationship.

Link to the Story on AO3

Recommendation #2,608