Soval.

It was well towards sunset when Soval had gently but reluctantly disentangled himself from Katherine in the nest that was their bed.

Leaving her sleeping but content. They had retired to bed shortly after the Starfleet officer had left and again Soval found himself

lost in his mate. He left the bedroom and went to the main room where he was joined by Suran who had left Amanda asleep in their

room. As they settled at the table enjoying a cup of tea, neither broke the silence, contemplating on the days activity.

"It was a matter of time before they got close. While their intentions appear sincere, it may be premature

to trust that they mean what they say in restoring our mates trust and standing."

Soval finally broke the silence.

Suran regarded his cup in front of him, contemplating. Nodded. But did not reply.

"Perhaps it was best that T'Pau had us take a sabbatical when we did. We certainly have done all we could to insure their safety.

For once I am at a loss to as to respond. I know they will try again soon, and they may send some former Enterprise crew."

Suran simply listened.

"I'm sure that Amanda would still like to contact her family, and it wouldn't surprise me if they send her mother here to Vulcan.

I am glad T"Pau informed us about taking this enforced Sabbatical. It has worked to our ashayam's benefit. Both have strong

bonds with us. But I'm afraid T'Pau is still at a loss as to what to do with us."

"If they send Amanda's family here, we should allow them to meet Osu. Even the Tucker's. But we will have to control the location

and time. Especially since they are both so close to delivering."

Suran spoke up.

Soval agreed with a short nod, his attention was still focused outside the common room window. In his mind, Katherines mind sang to him

through their bond. As her pregnancy progressed, they both were able to sense the mind of their child as she grew in Katherine's body. This

was the first time in Sovals memory that expectant parents had sensed the mind of their unborn child. With no doubt, to the parents. A

strong parental bond had formed as their child grew.

Thinking back, Soval found himself thankful that T'Pau had decided to sequestrate Soval and his aide when she had discovered that both had

bonded with the Macos. It had allowed the two couples to explore and strengthen their bonds and developed their relationship. Katherine being

the strong willed warrior she was, had been irked when Soval had become extremely protective of her not long after they had arrived on Vulcan.

Amazingly, she had settled down. Her curiousity in her new found life getting the better of her. And one she embraced with enthusiasm, having

little trouble integrating into her adopted family.

Amanda had followed Katherine in assimilating into Vulcan life and culture. And to Suran's surprise had been receptive to a bonding. Both had

understood the possibility of ever returning to Terra was nil. Had decided to make the most of it. Now after five years, both Soval and Suran

were looking forward to having families. Despite having to stay out of sight. They had managed with the help of the Vulcan high council's

security detail to enjoy a somewhat normal life.

After having been forced to smuggle Amanda and Katherine off Terra. Both women spending a week on an Andorian freighter before meeting

up with the T'Mir. Then heading straight to Vulcan with no stops. Shortly after arriving. It had only been a matter of time before individuals

backed by Terra Prime or V'Las started showing up on Vulcan. Many being caught long before even locating the two couples. After being

interrogated by Vulcan Security, they had been quietly executed.

Soval was distracted out of his musings of the past by the Suran clearing his throat.

"Instead of woolgathering as the earthers would put it. Do you have a place in mind to go next? Since we'll be going to the clans?"

Soval considered those words.

"I have yet to discuss this with T'Pau, Suran. It will be decided then. As it stands we may be staying here for the completion of our

wives time. She has done an exemplary job of keeping those rogue sehlats from raiding our nest. She wont let us go easily. For once

Vulcan law concerning family bonding is in our advantage."

Suran finished his cup and refilling it, carried the thought.

"And since we managed to go to a lot of trouble to attempting the safety of earth's citizens, have managed to get our former positions

compromised. So the one place we could make a difference is the one place we cant go."

Soval nodded as he got up reaching for the pot to refill his own cup. Glancing at Suran with an understanding glance. He turned back

and focused his attention back out the window. Both settled into a companionable silence.

-As you had been tasked to keep me safe by your fathers order. So I keep you safe with the new charge we have been given My A'dun. You have always been worthy and no one can rob you of this. What we have. Nurture and cherish our child Genevieve, and we will keep you both safe.

So Soval sent to his A'duna through the bond. He felt a flash of love in reply. Returning to the problems at hand. The song of their bond radiated through him.

Chapter 3: Authors Note

And so, this story is ended for now. I based this story on Shattered by Kuro the Dark Ringmaster, and had wanted to project what things were like with Soval, Suran and the Maco's after a long while. And to see if I could create some graphic imagery in describing the bond. I'm working on a story and hope to post it sometime this year, 2018, just don't hold me to it too hard.

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