This is my 3rd attempt to post chapter 10, which for some odd reason isn't showing up.
The Ambassador's Son
Chapter Ten
Final Tally
The two of them stood at the door as their delegates re-entered the room. Spock and R'lmus were still at the door to the conference room when they heard muffled sounds of shouting and then disrupter fire and the door burst open upon them and four armed men entered. Before these intruders could get their bearing Spock threw the Ambassador out of harm's way and rushed forward in a blur, his robes obscuring his hand's movements.
Spock administered the Vulcan nerve pitch to the closest attacker. Before the man had hit the ground Spock had neutralized the three remaining rebels with their fallen comrade's weapon. But as the final one dropped, a reflex action triggered his weapon and its beam hit the ceiling right above Nyota. As she looked upward, in response to the noise, her face registered shock. Spock sprinted forward and with his forward motion, repositioned the captain, just in time to prevent the debris from striking her head. But the heavy debris hit both of her legs resulting in multiple fractures. The captain, unable to support her own slight weight, would have struck the floor if Spock had not supported her before she hit the ground. He said, quietly, "I have failed you," and held her limp body in his arms until assistance came.
When the casualties were tallied, the four rebels were found to have survived. Placed in the hands of Romulan Intelligence, they would soon stand trial. Also among the injured were two of Nyota's security detail. Though unconscious when found, it was determined that their injuries were not life threatening. One Romulan security guard had also been killed and two injured. They had stood their ground and held back the intruders as long as they were able. It spoke well of future teamwork once the treaty was ratified.
R'lmus spoke to Spock prior to the signing.
In Romulan and Vulcan tradition, blood oaths were the strongest of all bonds. The Romulan explained that his life had been saved and both delegations protected, so these heroic acts on the part of Spock were more valuable than anything that could be presented at a so called 'table'.
R'lmus then offered this as a possibility in regards to Thienurrull-let it be held jointly. Held in trust for a new race that will be created by these Romulan/Vulcan unions, The Kaunshuk, The United. The third generation of this race would have option to colonized and mine the riches of that planet.
Spock replied,
"Ambassador, this is a masterful project that is worthy of both of our people. These are new beginnings in many ways."
The Romulan looked at Spock with deep respect and something even bordering on affection, nodded and gave the Vulcan farewell response, "Peace And Long Life."
Spock answered with the Romulan farewell, "Extended life and Impressive Victories To You."
As soon as the Treaty Papers were signed and the evidence of the blood oath notarized, Spock and the Vulcan delegation beamed up to the Unity. His immediate wish was to check on the Captain, but the needs of the many did outweigh his own personal needs…
After conferring with his staff he would feel free to pursue this personal matter. The staff allowed themselves to speak admiringly of their acting ambassador's battle prowess. After their debriefing he went to the link to personally inform his father. The view screen showed his father seated at his desk in his office, looking extremely well.
"My father, it appears that you have recovered."
"Yes, my son, my health is almost at its optimum level. The healers were correct when they said the virus had to run its course. It eventually died off in my system and within little time I have regained my strength.
"Spockh, I have received your report. You have done extremely well. I noticed that the other reports submitted by your staff added quite a bit more to the incidents prior to the signed agreement. You are a credit to New Vulcan and Terra.. Your mother would have been proud."
"Father, speaking of mother, there is something that I wish to tell you…
Spock revealed to his father a startling revelation; he was mentally and physically attracted to the captain of this ship. Not only was there a similarity of their life experiences, but in addition, there was a similarity of mind, an intellectual attraction that he found overwhelmingly compelling. It was through conversation and exchanging of new and different ideas that this attraction had grown, and now, for him, it was the mak marketa (joyful directing toward attributes) which now engulfed him.
Sarek thoroughly understood what had happened to his son, for that had been his own experience with the love of his life, Amanda. Spock's voice drew his father back into the present. "Father I now believe that my mother's nurturing, imprinted on me the desire for a Terran mate. Does that appear logical to you?."
"Yes that is quite logical. So my son, what are your plans?…
Spock outlined, what he believed would secure his desires. Another matter he discussed had to do with the length of time he would remain on New Vulcan and the request to bring a guest, the captain of the Unity into their home.
After speaking with his father Spock went to Sick Bay. Laying on a bio-bed with her hair splayed out behind her was the captain. He approached quietly and stood before her bed listening to her quiet breathing.
The nurse found him there and he inquired about the treatment being administered. Reginerators had repaired the broken bones. After a few days rest, the captain would be as good as new.
"Thank you for your assistance," Spock said to the nurse. It must have sounded like a dismissal, for after checking on her patient she quickly left the room.
Spock took Nyota's hands in his, kissed them and said, "Talunk nash-veh k'dular" (I cherish thee).
Perhaps within the depth of her sleep she heard him because looking at her beautiful face he discerned a slight smile.