12th Level Intelligence

Chapter 2: The Bond

Kyo: Just to be clear I do know there are multiple different Brainiac 5s and I am using the Brainiac 5 from the animated show Legion of Heros as the base for mine. It is fanfiction though so I will twist him as I wish to fit my story. Just so you know about the last chapter that when it comes to Spock I find many Vulcans to be assholes and have no problem expressing it. I also was inspired by Child's Toy by sssantina to get the two of them bonded early and make Spock possessive only Querl will obviously know the bond is there though.

"You have used the bond to create a barrier around his mind, it is only logical for me to investigate," states the Vulcan standing proud.

"Perhaps, but if the barrier did not present an immediate danger to Spock's mind then by your believes and values you had no right to enter my mind without first gaining permission," replies Querl in monotone.

The Vulcan can give no reply to that and it causes the other to look at him in disapproval, though if it is because of the action or the inability to defend it is left to guessing.

"Why did you put a barrier around my son's mind?" questions Sarek wanting an answer, after all he is a father and has protective instincts.

"I went to the bond to find out what was causing Spock to go insane and I found the reason. His telepathy is stronger than is usually seen in Vulcans and as such he was being bombarded with emotions and thoughts. I put the barrier up so he could control how much his mind received from his telepathy," explains Querl in a professional tone.

This caused everyone to look at him a little wide-eyed because Vulcans do not do shocked. It seemed such a logical explanation for why some of the male Vulcans needed to create bonds that they had to ponder why the did not explore such an explanation before.

"I see, so technically Spock would not need the bond any longer as the barrier would take care of him going insane?" inquires Sarek as he thinks of Querl as to much of an unknown to have his son bonded to, but it seemed Spock had other ideas.

"You will not break our bond. I refuse to take such an illogical risk," says Spock strongly as he gets in between his father and Querl.

"Spock if you will not go insane because of a lack of bond then it is only logical to break the current bond so that you can be bonded to Vulcan female as is proper," replies Sarek not understanding his son's defiance.

"There will not be a female for me to bond to if the gender ratio does not change. After all it is only logical for a pure Vulcan line to continue if possible and I do not fit such a requirement that so many others of my gender and age range meet," replies Spock being very blunt about his situation he was in because of Vulcans disapproval for his hybrid standing.

This caused Sarek to slightly recoil at the truth ringing in Spock's statement. He was aware that it was very true, but he did not find comfort in the fact that Spock could state it so bluntly, as if it was a fact that only an idiot/illogical person would not know.

Querl on the other hand can feel the shame that Spock feels on the fact and sends a wave of comfort and love in responds. This causes Spock to startle slightly not used to being bonded yet and not expecting a response to his internal well hidden emotions. He decided to responded with a wave of gratitude, which Querl happily received and let Spock know such. This made Spock more confident about the bond and the person it linked him to. It also made him more determined to make sure the bond was not broken.

"You make logical points my son. I will leave the bond alone for the moment until I can find a more logical solution," replies Sarek not wanting to give up.

"There is very low chance of a more logical situation of coming up," responds Spock knowing that it is the truth.

"I must concur with that statement. Now we need to gain more information on your bonded as he has not been giving us anymore samples to analysis," replies Sarek not pleased with all the unknowns of Querl.

"I concur. I am Spock, Son of Sarek, and a hybrid of Vulcan and human. I find great logic in science," says Spock reintroducing himself to his bonded.

"My name is Querl Dox, but I also have the alias of Brainiac 5. I am a Coluan, who by nature are androids, but do to certain happenings I have the ability to switch in between being an android or being completely organic," responds Querl in kind gaining looks due to the android part.

"You have been keeping secrets from us young Querl," says one of the Healers in a way that is clearly suppose to make him regret his actions.

"Where I cam from my kind are hated and despised by the majority for the actions of one of our kind centuries earlier. Your treatment and clear suspicion of me though I have done no wrong led me to assume I should be as cautious of you just like I am of other species from where I come from," replies Querl using logic against them.

"If you had been more forthcoming with us then our suspicions and treatment of you would be different," replies one of the Healers.

"Such an uncensored giving of information was to risky. I am in an unknown hospital, being treated by those that tell me little and whose actions only put me more on guard. Giving out more information on myself had to great of chance of getting a hostile reaction, I refused to take that risk," responds Querl clearly waiting for some one to be able to refute it, no one is able to.

"You poor child," says Amanda before she drawls him into a hug.

"I doubt you were treated that horribly," says one of the Healers.

"I was nearly beat to death on four different occasions so far due to what species I am," replies Querl deadpanned staring the Healer who made that comment straight in the eyes.

This causes Amanda to tighten her grip and Spock to go even more on guard, as Querl senses anger through the bond over his past treatment. He tries to soothes Spock's anger but Spock refuses to be soothed.

"Spock, what has been done to me can not be undone. Calm yourself, the Healers and your father are not enemies," states Querl out loud laying his right hand on Spock's left shoulder.

"They will be enemies if they attack you or try to separate us," replies Spock not letting his guard down, Querl saw Sarek's troubled eyes at that statement.

Querl gets Amanda to release him so that he can go to Spock. He then forces a very reluctant Spock to take his eyes off of the adult Vulcans and turn his eyes to him.

"I am in perfect condition. You need not worry for me. I do have ways to defend myself. I ask you not to push away your family and kind just because of me," states Querl sending reassurance through the bond.

Spock gives a stiff nod and finally loses some of the tension in his body. Before anyone can make anymore comments or statements Winona Kirk bursts through the door quickly followed by Christopher Pike. Everyone in the room, including Amanda and Querl, do an unison eyebrow rise.

"Okay the was a bit creepy," was Pike's comment as he gives a slight shudder.

"Are you okay Jim?" asks Winona going towards Querl only to have Spock pull Querl behind him and act as a block.

"I am perfect health but my name is now Querl Dox," was the response she received.

"Now son don't you want to honor your father in keeping the Kirk name," says Pike looking a little upset at the name change.

"My older brother same can carry on the Kirk and as for me, I do not even have any human blood following through my veins. I am a Coluan and I do not predict that changing any time soon," replies Querl with a look that clearly says, 'Have you not notice the obvious physical changes I have undergone.'

Pike and Winona are stunned silent at that. They honestly have no idea how to handle this vastly different child.

"I believe I should be returning to my room. Spock would you like to join me," says Querl with a smile at Spock at the end of his statement.

Spock nodded and with that they left the room with Amanda following after. They made their way easily back to Querl's room with Amanda watching their interactions with each other with a smile. Spock stayed close to Querl making sure to keep an eye out for any trouble and trouble did come in the form of a Starfleet Admiral. Amanda quickly reacted and got in front of the boys, "Can we help you Admiral?"

"Yes, I have come to take custody of James Kirk," says the Admiral.

"There is no James Kirk here. I am Querl Dox. I am a Coluan and not a Starfleet citizen and as such you have no right to decide anything for me. I am also the betrothed of Spock, son of Sarek," states Querl.

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