Disclaimers: Star Trek in all its forms and series belongs to Gene Roddenberry and the corporations. I am just borrowing them for this fan fiction and mean no disrespect nor am I making a profit on the work.

This is a sequel to IDIC New Frontiers. Part 3 in the IDIC universe.

By Lisa AKA FireStar

Archive: Selek Yes anyone else let me know where.

Star date: 07.17.2006

Ratings: I try to rate each section but sometimes forget. Warning it can go to from G to NC- 17. It is rated for adult situations, violence and language at times.

IDIC -Future King

Part 1Shadows ( Rating G)

Amanda was bored. She was working at hiding this fact but these diplomatic affairs were at times incredibly tedious. She looked around the room and for the hundredth time wished, Farina and Felix were here. She sipped her glass of water and moved to find a seat. She looked around and smiled as she watched Daniel pulling on his collar. He and T' Mara had come along as Sarek's security detail. This conference at Ceti Almacrom had been considered low risk so having a visible security force would have been insulting to their hosts. The trade agreement offered a rich source of Telazon and Vulcan needed it for their warp experiments. An element made Dylitium last longer and remain pure.

Vulcan of course did not share this information. They were merely here to offer he newly freed human colony assistance. Amanda smiled at this given that the population held his Psi ratings it surprised her that Vulcan was so forth coming. Yet it was nice to be among humans once more even if she had to play the ambassador's wife.

"May I sit here?" Amanda asked.

"Sure, grab a seat. I tell you it is very warm in here. I swear it is as bad as Atlanta in July."

"You are from Atlanta Georgia on Earth?" Amanda asked suddenly intrigued

"Why yes Ma'am I am. My husband David is here studding the development of Psi/Esper in this population of humans. He is a researcher at heart. His friend Dr. Jones invited him to come observe. David is something of an authority on the subject." The woman said proudly. "Oh I hope I did not shock you. I know many people are not comfortable with telepaths and the study of their gifts."

Amanda grinned and laughed lightly. "Well I am not most people. I to have wondered why this talent developed her more readily then on earth. I wonder if it could be because of who settled here rather then the planet itself."

The woman looked at her sharply and wondered if she suspected. "It is probably the water." She said using an old earth standby. Then she began changing the subject somewhat. "I am Catherine Mc Coy. I should have introduced myself forgive me for rattling on." She offered her hand.

Amanda looked at it and smiled. After only a moments hesitation she took it. Her shields firmly erected. "Dr. Amanda Grayson."

Catherine's eyes grew wide with shock. "Oh forgive me. I did not mean any offence."

Amanda laughed. "Offence is an emotion as my husband would say. I find it one of the practical aspects of Vulcan culture."

Catherine grinned. "I can see how it could prove useful. "

"Yes sometimes they get it right. This conference is proving interesting."

Catherine nodded knowing until now Amanda had been as bored as she was.

"David insisted I come tonight. I am not very good with these events. "She looked over her eyes searching for her husband. "Dr. Jones wanted David here to remind Vulcan and Earth that while the colony is now independent they still want to maintain friendly relations. I do not understand the politics. I mean they just got free why not move on. I have to say Earth has not been as supportive as Vulcan has. Do you know Vulcan sent a dozen priests to help train the educators here? Earth just wanted to register all the telepaths. I mean it was crazy. I think that was the final straw as it were to why they ceded."

"Yes it sounds troubling. I am certain Earth meant no offence but they tend to fear those that are different." Amanda agreed.

"Well, The Eugenics' wars were over a long time ago and these children are no threat." Catherine said "My son five year old Leonard, has several playmates that are telepaths. His Nanny is a telepath too. Sometime I envy that. She can sense his needs from the other side of the house. She never took advantage of it. So why demand that she be listed with some government agency."

"I agree it seems a strong ethical code would be more effective of a deterrent." Amanda said. "It can work very well as seen on Vulcan or Even Betazid. I know that they were the first to recognize the colony as an independent entity. It was their support that convinced Vulcan and Andoria."

"Yes. They are an interesting people." Catherine said, "I have to admit they make me nervous."

Amanda looked a sharply.

"I mean the women are in charge and they are all so lovely. I know David loves me but I swear He had to pick his jaw up off the ground after meeting their head researcher. I felt frumpy to say the least. I was pregnant with Leonard at the time so my ego took a hit."

Amanda smiled knowing how lovely the women were made her relax.

"Do not feel bad. I felt the same way when I meet their ambassador. Of course Sarek never look at an other woman but they are lovely enough to make you wonder."

The two women sat in silence now. Each understanding. Amanda relaxed for the first time all evening. It was nice to talk to an other human woman. She loved

T' Lara and T' Mara dearly but some things just did not translate between cultures. She wondered if perhaps she had found an other friend.

Part 2Independence ) Rating: PG (For subject matter)

David Mc Coy listened with keen interest. He was amazed at the verbal skill of the Ambassador form Vulcan. He was making his points clearly and concisely without stooping to vulgarity otherwise offensive language. David had been forced all evening to bite his tongue as he listened to the arrogant remarks of Terra's representative as to why the colony should be grateful for independence.

Sarek listened and wondered once more how humanity thought to survive into the next century. Even among themselves, they fought and created chaos.

"Ambassador this colony has a right to independence on the Federation Charter section 7 paragraph 4 sub section 25. When a colony world reaches a population of 1.5 million souls and is self sufficient in agro production, medical sciences and educational elements said colony might vote to become an independent entity within the Federation. That provision was placed there by Nathan Samuels from Terra in the first draft of the charter."

George Hall grimaced. "Yes of course. But given the fact that Earth still patrols and protects the system it should still be our colony." He hated that Sarek could so easily quote the charter. It was that damned photographic Vulcan memory. The idea had not been meant to be applied to human colonies but rather alien ones.

"Now lookie here Ambassador. These folks are free peoples you ought not to threaten them. And it is Starfleet not Earth ships that patrol the sector and Starfleet is the Federation's police force not Earths." David said his patience wearing thin.

George Hall back peddled "Of course we are not threatening the Ceti. We just think given the situation they should have waited to cede."

"What situation is that Ambassador?" Sarek asked his brow raising.

"Well they got a problem now. I mean every second or third child is born psi sensitive!"

Sarek quirked a brow with curiosity. "Why should this be a problem? On Vulcan all children are Phi sensitive."

The Ambassador froze realizing his error. He had forgotten that Vulcan's were telepathic.

"Indeed it is the same on Betazid "Ambassador Mariana said, "All that is required is respect and a strong personal set of ethics. There is no need to register our gifts."

Doctor Jason Jones smiled. As the newly elected President, he was grateful for such support. "I think such actions are not necessary Ambassador. We love all out children."

Marina and Sarek bowed slightly. Both knew that there was more to their being here then simple trade.

"Now let's go get some punch. We are all friends her after all. Just think of us as Earth's allies. People that do not understand us just can no longer control us. Had Earth not pushed for registration I doubt we would have sought independence. Yet it is done and we need to move on." Jason said smiling.

Hall fumed knowing that miss calculation could be laid on his doorstep. He had gone from Governor to mere ambassador because he thought the Teeps and Tweeks would never seek independence. Smiling falsely "Of course we are all family after all. Humanity must never forget that."

Part 3 (Flashback) Rating: PG

Dr. Jones smiled back he did not trust this representative and he wished Earth had sent a new ambassador. Dr. Jason Jones had never been one to be overly interested in politics. He was an expert in the field of genetics and repairing embryos. He had always been forced to walk that very thin line between repair and enhancement. He could understand some to Earth's fears about augments and children who were created to be superior. Yet, some part of him always hoped humanity would evolve. Here on that had happened and he been at the forefront of studying the new abilities the first generation of children had shown. The first wave of colonists had come from many of Earth's most rugged areas. They all were pioneers who had little fear of living without luxuries. Many had in fact found life on the colony more luxurious then their homes on Earth or Mars. Most were eager to tame a new world and live simply. He had come alone to study the effects of this harsher environment of Ceti Almacrom on the children. He had little choice really, when his theories had made him outcast on Earth. Yet, the colony had welcomed a physician of his skill and even provided him with state of the art facilities to work with. His hospital and lab were among the first building set up. He and his wife Marta had settled in and found that they had respect and genuine friendship. It had been a pleasant time the first 8 months. Then the first colonist had gone into labor. It had been too early and they had to give a blood transfusion. He called for blood donors when Samson stopped him.

"No doctor Zahra must only get blood from one of us. If you use a normal she could die."

"A normal?" He had been stunned. As his good friend looked away and explained that, many of the colonists were all descendants of the augments.

He stumbled back and had to sit a moment. "How?"

"We hid. Not all of us are fully enhanced. It has been diluted down. We still unfortunately have some problems. We hoped that here new world we could heal and grow strong again. We do not want to rule earth Doctor. Why would we when we have a whole new world all our own."

"Alright then. Get a donor but do it fast. I do not want to lose her. Is there anything else for the baby?"

Samson smiled "He will need to nurse , Kaya can do that for him until my wife is well."

"That should work as they are twins. Oh, lord…This is ….Well I guess we will talk more when your wife stabilizes. Does the governor know?"

Samson laughed "No he is a fool. Unfortunately, we needed him as a cover. In ten years …. Well we shall see."

Jason had smiled saved the woman's life and become a willing participant in improving the lives of his patients who by Earth law should not be allowed to live.

The colony had grown and prospered and Jason had been shocked to discover over twenty-five percent of the population were full augments with an additional 30 percent descendants who carried the augment genes. The children that had been born were all exceptionally bright and many began to display telepathy and telekinesis. He found the lout by accident one day that his involvement was far more personal when he had returned home early to find his wife moving furniture around. He had been stunned. She been scared and ran out. He loved her and followed her at last understanding why she been so insistent that he take this post. They had talked for hours and he realized that she was his wife her special gifts had not mattered to him. He loved her and he would never betray her. He smiled as he recalled the fun he had discovering interesting ways to use her special talents.

Now 20 years latter he was glad of his choices. He brought Vulcan and Betazid her under the pretence of trade. He knew that they both wanted the rare element and he knew the reasons why. Yet he used it to lure them here. His people would need help and protection from Earth. If giving them the materials gained that protection and support it was a worthwhile trade. He sighed as he thought of the other request he would have to make of Vulcan. The request that would break his heart, but save a life and sanity. He took a deep breath and went to Sarek.

"Ambassador I would like to have a meting with you in the morning. I have a personal request to make f Vulcan." he spoke softly so the Earth's ambassador could not hear.

"I come to serve. I will make time available." Sarek said, "If you will excuse me I must find Amanda."

Jason smiled and bowed. He just hoped Vulcan would agree or else they were out of options.

TBC….