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This is it. I could have drug it on forever, but oh well. It's short, it's fluffy but hopefully it's worth your while to read and review.

This is all fluff, not really smutty sorry, I just can't write hardcore.

If Notock had learned anything from his brief encounters with the Federation and the Human race, it was that other cultures were not as open or forgiving as his own. While the Commanders before him had chosen not to engage the rest of the universe because of their volatile natures and lack of compassion for one another, Notock had decided it was time for Rivalis to exit their self-imposed isolation. When he had told Star Fleet Command that all Federation members were to adhere to the customs of Rivalis, it had been merely to allow the Officers a glimpse into a 'free-loving' society. He had specifically asked for Kirk, Spock, Sulu and Chekov because it was plain to everyone they were in love, they just needed an extra push. Rivalians believed that angst was the root of all evil, so he had set a plan into motion to help these four gentlemen along.

As they made their way back into the Ball Room, Notock and Bylem surveyed their guests. Spock and Kirk were trying to regain their composure. While Vulcans suppressed all emotion and Humans tried to keep theirs bottled, the kiss the couple had shared in the dark of the eclipse was one of the most passionate that Notock had ever witnessed, and that was saying something. Spock's cheeks were tinted green, his eyes glowing from the exchange. Kirk's mouth was open as he sucked in lungfuls of air, his face was blazing red, his bruised lips in a smirk. Notock had been quite certain that this couple would have been easier to manipulate, he was pleased to learn he had been right.

The younger couple, Sulu and Chekov, was not even attempting to hide their emotions. Neither one had eyes for anything but each other. Sulu had wrapped his arm around Chekov's shoulders and Chekov was leaning into his embrace with both arms wrapped around his waist. Sulu's cheeks were pink, a smile plastered on his face. Chekov's neck, cheeks and ears were crimson, a slow, shy smile had spread wide across his features. It had been a long time since Notock had seen such true love; it was a sight for sore eyes. He had known that this couple merely needed opportunity.

As the three couples once more found the center of the room Bylem turned to face his grunid, whispering in their native tongue. "I believe you have made them suffer enough, you meddling old fool. Let them finally have peace." He gently chided.

Notock nodded, a few of the other native couples around them nodded in agreement, he had done all he could to help these lovers along. "Gentlemen, the night grows late, I believe you are in need of rest before your journey back to your ship in the morning." Notock did not miss the excited grins Sulu and Kirk gave their soon-to-be-lovers as they all morphed from love-sick fools to the Command Crew of the Enterprise.

Kirk cleared his throat and stepped forward, all pretense of a romantic sap evaporated as the youngest captain of Star Fleet spoke. "It has been a great pleasure to be welcomed amongst such wonderful people. We have been honored to stay as your guests. Let me be the first to formally welcome Rivalis to the Federation of Planets." Kirk bowed. Applause erupted from the crowd around him.

Notock swelled with great pride and pulled Kirk into an impromptu hug. He squeezed the younger man tightly before Bylem tapped his shoulder, pulling him back to himself and letting Kirk go. "We have been greatly honored to have the heroes of the Enterprise as our guests." He nodded his head and stepped back. Once more the crowd applauded.

Spock possessively pulled Kirk away by the forearm, as Kirk continued the verbal exchange. "Commander, I believe that my crew and I are ready to retire for the night." Notock was surprised that Kirk could say that statement with a straight face.

Taking Bylem's hand and trying not to grin, Notock waved them off towards their rooms. "I insist, gentlemen, our ceremonies are long and monotonous. We shall see you at your farewell breakfast in the morning," Then added under his breath, "Late in the morning." The two couples laughed nervously as they made their way from the Great Hall, swerving to avoid the couples that had begun dancing once more.

As they left the Hall, Bylem turned to his grunid. "I believe the Humans will start calling you Cupid if you do this to every diplomatic party they send to Rivalis." He swept Notock across the dance floor, returning to the dance they had abandoned prior.

Notock spun Bylem around and pulled him close. "If they are all as deeply in love as these, I will have no problem with such a name, but let us make it a custom to keep all Federation guests in the suite furthest away from the main halls, like we have done with this group. I do not believe even the most passionate of our people would want to be awakened at odd hours of the night as new lovers discover each other. " They both chuckled as they danced into the night.

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