Chapter 9 ~ A Vulcan Heart Problem
[AN: Probably should have said this in the last author's note but eh. I'm going to follow Eon through her typical day while all the biz with Sarek and his heart go down before she goes to Sick Bay to see Spock. There is way too much biz for me to be typing if I follow the script so yeah. Please enjoy. ~CH]
The next time Spock awoke, he awoke Eon as well. Bones came in and cleared them both fit for duty. "But next time, don't get burned." He said, smiling a bit.
Spock stood and waited at the door for Eon. He offered her his arm, which she accepted, and they headed out. Bones watched the whole act and muttered. "He got married."
Spock and Eon went to their respective quarters, each changing out of their old clothes and into some different clothes. Spock returned in his normal uniform and Eon emerged in a very simple green, knee length dress. Her anklet was back in place and her hair hung down her back in a single braid. She kissed his cheek and went on her way. She usually spent her days in the Botany Station, caring for plants native to her planet and learning about other plants from other planets.
Dr. Elm Oak greeted his young friend with a pleasant smile. He liked her but he was an old man and not interested in women. Her fascination with pants and tender care for them made him like her. He noted her stiff walking but brushed it off. He also knew of her marriage to Spock and that the ambassadors were going to discuss Elysium joining the federation. "Do you know how things are going?" he asked, handing her a watering can.
"No, I don't." Eon replied, "But I met Spock's parents."
Oak set his clipboard down and said, "Spill."
Eon smiled. "His mother is extremely nice but his father… his father is Ambassador Sarek from Vulcan." She said, frowning at the mention of Sarek.
Oak gapped at his friend. Before he could reply, the ship was rocked to the side. "The hell?" he asked, grabbing the nearest plant to prevent it from falling over.
The ship rocked again. "Eon, Jones, Bellin, secure the plants now!" Oak ordered, grabbing a few and putting them in anti-gravity chambers.
Eon worked fast, grabbing some plants gently and placing them in anti-gravity chambers all the while struggling to keep her footing at the ship rocked. Tray helped as well, picking up some smaller plants and putting them in anti-gravity chambers. The larger trees were too big for the anti-gravity chambers and needed to be tied down. Eon focused on tying the Yul tree down when the ship rocked again, knocking her on to her back. She got up and finished tying the tree off before snatching up Tray and going to her colleges. "Good work." Oak said, the ship rocking again.
"What's happening?" Jones asked.
"It feels like we are getting attacked." Bellin replied and the ship rocked again.
Oak turned green. "I think I am going to be sick." He muttered, grabbing for a garbage can.
"This is the Captain, everyone remain calm." Kirk's voice said over the ship-wide com.
Oak patched in, "Captain, what is going on?" he asked but received no reply.
They just had to hold on as the ship was knocked about, Oak losing his breakfast at some point. Then, the ship stilled and stopped. Eon closed her eyes and reached out with her mind, seeking Spock. All she found was darkness. "I've got to find Spock." She said quietly to Oak who nodded.
"Go." He said, and she smiled lightly and ran off.
She stopped at his quarters but they were empty. She thought about going to the bridge but figured if he were there, he wouldn't want to be disturbed. Her last option would be to go to Sick Bay and see if Bones would contact the bridge so she could talk to Spock. She declined taking the turbolift and opted for the complex stair way. Maybe if she took her time, Spock would reach out for her before she reached Sick Bay. The stairways were deserted as Eon walked quickly through them, ending up near Sick Bay in about 15 minutes. She entered and was greeted by a nurse. Then, she heard Amada saying, "Logic, logic! I'm sick to death of logic. Do you want to know how I feel about your logic?"
She paused and leaned her back against the wall and listened to the following conversation. "Emotional, isn't she?" Spock noted.
"She has always been that way." Sarek replied and Eon had to stifle a small giggle.
"Indeed? Why did you marry her?" Spock asked.
"At the time, it seemed the logical thing to do." Sarek said, looking at his wife who smiled at. "Why did you marry Eon?"
Eon paused, stilling herself and waited for Spock's response. "I love her." Spock replied matter-of-factly, making Eon sigh happily.
"Bones." Kirk said. "No, no, I'm all right."
"If you keep arguing with your kindly family doctor, you're going to spend your next ten days right here. If you co-operate, you'll be out in two." Bones replied.
Eon heard a rustle and Spock say, "Doctor, I'll return to my station now."
She chose then to burst in. "You will do no such thing Mr. Spock." She said, crossing the floor quickly and pushing him gently back into the bed. "I don't know what you went through Tar'cha, but you stay here or so help me I will make you."
Spock raised an eyebrow before smiling slightly and taking her hand. She smiled wide and kissed his fingers. He scooted over and she climbed into his bed cuddling next to each other. Bones went to speak but Eon glared at him, daring him to comment. He rolled his eyes and left, strict instructions that no man was allowed to leave Sick Bay until, at the earliest, tomorrow. "T'hy'la, ra kupi my katra tor rik' du?" Spock whispered to Eon. Lover, what could my soul do without you?
Eon sighed and replied, "Tar'cha, lok mar'tai jar dall." My love, my forever is with you.
Amanda glanced at Sarek. His eyes were very soft as he looked at the couple next to him. She squeezed his hand, making him look at her. She smiled and he hinted at a smile back.
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[AN: Hi again. Sorry to interrupt but I got some very important news. I was planning on incorporating Journey to Babel, Amok Time, and Trouble with Tribbles in that order, hoping above all hope that they came in that order in the series. However, I am tweaking it so that it will happen as such. Sorry if this total upsets your apple cart but that's how it's going to go down. Thanks! ~CH]
The Enterprise got the ambassadors to the location, they conferenced and Elysium and Coridan into the Federation. Now, as an official planet of the Federation, Elysium needed an ambassador. The Enterprise took the ambassadors back to their home planets, stopping last at Elysium. Eon had contacted the botanists from the outpost to see if they would get all the village leaders in one location for them to conference about Eon being the ambassador for Elysium. By the time that the Enterprise had arrived back into Elysium orbit, the village leaders had gathered near Wakta Lake. During their departure, the botanists had gotten the Outpost moved off the Wakta River and had replanted many of the lost Yul trees which had started to sprout.
"The biologists worked along with the engineers to adapt the transporting system so the Taratan frequencies don't disrupt transportation like they did before." The head botanist replied, having answered the Enterprise's hail.
"And are the village leaders ready to discuss ambassadorship?" Kirk asked.
"Aye sir, they all seem very keen to be done with the whole matter." The botanist replied. "It seems that none of them truly realized how they were being impacted by the loose of the Sundie people."
"Very good. An away team shall be beaming down shortly. Kirk out." Kirk said, signaling Spock, Eon, and a few security officers to follow him.
Eon was a tad nervous. She knew that the village leaders liked her for the service she did for them when they had to navigate the forest but they may not like her representing them before all the planets. She was also concerned about how her ambassadorship (or lack thereof) would impact her relationship with Spock. Dr. Oak had said if she didn't become an ambassador that he would gladly recommend her as his apprentice on the Enterprise botany section.
Spock had heard out her concerns the evening before. Now that many of the people on the Enterprise knew of their marriage, Kirk had ordered Eon to move in with Spock in his quarters. They had merged seamlessly and easily all things considered. Eon had many take home plants that she tended to while Spock meditated. Many of the aromas given off by the plants and flowers eased him into meditation better than some of his incense. Yet, she insisted that her favorite plant of all was the Lunar Flower which had exploded with life and was the center of her plant collection. He quietly reached for her hand and sent a calming wave into her psyche, receiving a wave of love from her.
They troop reached the transporter room and beamed down to the planet's surface. They were greeted by the botanists, biologists and engineering staff before being escorted to a shuttle carrier that would take them to Walta Lake. The ride was quiet, a few pleasantries exchange. They landed without a fuss near the campsite and were greeted by the village leaders. There were 12 main villages thus there were 12 main village leaders, their attendants and their mounts. Twiloks and Maronias darted the shores of Wakta Lake.
"Greeting to you, Child of the Forest." One of the village leaders, Gar of the Witchta Clan, said to Eon. "And greetings to the Sky Wanderers."
"Greetings Leader Gar." Eon replied, giving the salute to the tall man. "These are Captain Kirk, Commander Spock, Ensigns Black, Parker and Smith."
Gar inclined his head, introducing the other village leaders; Pank of the Brotha, Jomar of the Gandah, Arndo of the Veriz, Bonlo of the Gen-dar, Hath of the Yunk, Krin of the Wakta, Rok of the Bigha, Loka of the Shearo, Monro of the Zando, Faro of the Izka, and Oono of the Tarno. All the men were tall, built men with stern looking faces and hard jaws. They all hard dark colored hair and bright colored eyes like Eon's. Despite their rather fierce appearance, each one greeted Eon and the Star Fleet officers with pleasant words. Gar brought the Star Fleet embassy to the main lodge of the Wakta people. The leaders sat around the large fire while the Star Fleet embassy were seated near the Wakta people's shrine to the Elysium god, Dare.
"We have been talking for many days since the plant scientist contacted us to meet here." Gar began. "None of us are willing nor able to act as an ambassador for our peoples. As such, you Eon, the Child of the Forest, only member of the Sundie people and first daughter of Aeon, will act as an ambassador if you are accepting."
Eon was floored. The villages had just given her her dream. "I am accepting Leader Gar. I shall bring honor to the people of Elysium, glory back to my people, and reverence to my father." She said, making the full ceremonial bow.
"Now, we celebrate!" Gar called and the attendants outside let up a shout of happiness. A troop of players entered the hall and began to beat upon drums and sang loud songs. Dancers twirled and a feast was prepared.
The security team partook in the eating but declined drinking anything but the now less acidic water. Kirk partook as well, enjoying a few drink but not enough to get drunk. Spock observed, declining much of the food and drink but kept an eagle eye on Eon who was dancing with wild abandon. Her swirling moves and erratic motions were making Spock keenly aware that she was one of the few women in the entire lodge. One rather fast song ended, the lodge bursting with cheering for Eon's dance. "Lady of the Jungle, I must have you." Faro of the Izka said, going to stand next to her, making the hall fall silent.
"You flatter me Leader Faro but I must say no." Eon replied softly. "I have already been bonded, married and bedded by another." Her eyes turned to Spock.
Faro bristled and stepped back. "Have you two performed the Bonding Dance?" he asked sharply.
Spock crossed to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. "No, we have not." Eon replied, covering his hand with her own.
Faro called for the bonding song and returned to his seat, a wicked grin on his face. Eon grabbed Spock's hand and pressed it to her meld points, sending the dance steps into his mind. The music picked up and Spock and Eon began to dance. It was slow but quickly heated up. Eon spun around him, his hands on her waist as she moved. It took every ounce of control Spock had not to rip her clothing off then and there. The occasional eye lock between the two showed Spock that Eon was fighting near as hard as he was to maintain control. The final step had Eon wrapping her leg around Spock's hip while she leaned back, exposing her torso to him as he held her up with his hands. The music ended and Eon straightened, not removing her leg. Both of them were breathing hard. "Excuse us." Spock said, grabbing Eon's waist and throwing her over his shoulder and striding off among cheers and cat calls.
Spock carried Eon away from the main lodge and to the edge of the lake shore. He lay her down, his eyes hungry. He kissed her hard, pouring passion and lust into the touch. Eon responded accordingly and eagerly. There, on the shores of the Wakta Lake, Eon and Spock were bonded according to her people's belief and tradition.
