T'sahsular Spa yur-mur: Identical Twins

Chapter Ten

The males were all seated in Su'uak's home. He had extended his living area to include two extra bedrooms and a large family room, it was in this room that all the males had gathered.

Ellie had joined with Nyota, Laura, Christine, Rachel, and Dansk and it was at Spock and Nyota's home that all the stops were out, there was laughter, jokes, giggles, that, if the males had not been in the room in the back, of Su'auk's home they would have heard and attempted to restrain themselves from questioning the logic of their aduna's activities.

The-soon-to-be mother-in-laws, Nyota, Ellie and Christine had already consulted with the daughters, Ny'Tu and T'Rue about their preferences in the actual wedding arrangements. Of course, Nyota knew her boys, raised as 'logical males' had only the desire to have the ceremonies over so they could get on with their lives. It was out of concession to the human bride's female parent that there would be a joint wedding reception.

Considering the fact that T'Pau was present, every part of the Vulcan ceremony would have to be true to Vulcan tradition. The great matriarch's presence was indicative of her interest and determination to conduct the bonding ceremonies for her great-grandsons herself. Already Rabbi Goldie and the local magistrate were conferring and deciding how the joint civil ceremonies would be conducted.

The twins' formal robes had been beautifully embroidered and were hanging on the doors of their respective bedrooms. Ever practical and logical, Spock wondered as the clan expanded, generations into the future, how would the lineal histories fit on the clan's formal robes. Perhaps the family would determine which generations would be represented on the garments, possibly just five or six. It was a certainty that with the growth of the clan, the interspecies marriages and large families, that decision would have to be handed sometime in the near future.

As usual, Lo'vaak was the most relaxed in the group, his long legs stretched out in front of him and crossed at the ankle. He finally asked this question,

"Spock, is there a Vulcan word for what could be best described as a double brother?"

"In our language, brother is a definite article, and as such it would be impossible to be doubled. Either a person is a brother or is not. There is no superlative form of that expression."

Lo'vaak intervened,

"I was referring to the fact that we consider one another as fellow 'Survivors' and now we will be joined by the marriage of our children and many more in the future."

Spock looked at his father nodding, perhaps Sarek already had an inkling of the potential joining of his great-granddaughter, T'Amanda and Lo'vaak's son Silen William. Their young lives seemed to be a repeat of Kov and Ny'Tu, they were inseparable and already his protective and possessive urges were being observed.

Spock, going back to Lo'vaak's initial question stated,

"The relationship is different, we become, as Terran say, father-in-laws to our offspring's bondmate and when we refer to one another we could say, 'my son or daughter's father-in-law'. Any other siblings of the bondmates will address my sons as 'brother-in-laws."

As practical as ever, Su'auk, the other 'father of the bride', added,

"Titles are not really necessary for in actuality, we are family. Such titles would in no way mirror the bond that we have with one another."

All the males nodded in agreement.

Sarek's observation was simply,

"Never in our history has the tragedy been so great or the recover been so monumental. As I understand it Vulcans are still coming to Terra to aid in "V'tosh Dan-ek Hakausu " (Vulcan's Ultimate Healing). This is the next 'Awakening' more great positive changes are ahead."

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When the males had separated from the females the twins had been instructed to go to their quarters and engage in an extended period of meditation. Of course, all these already bonded males were fully aware of the fact that once the bond had been established sleep would be the last thing on Kov and Xon's minds.

Each male in that room, now reflected on how their bodies' had responded to the joining with their adunas' minds. At that time it became imperative to follow that mental joining with the taking of the aduna's body.

Of course the most unusual of these experiences was Spock and Nyota's. His secret relationship with her, their traditional Vulcan bonding that was in the simplest terms, a Vulcan marriage, had been eventually validated by T'Pau's formally bonding them, followed by her personal action to have their bonded and married state recognized by Star Fleet.* It was with the full revelation of the bonded state that Spock felt freer than ever in his entire life.

Lo'vaak reviewed his life with his beloved Christine,** for him it had been Shan hal'lak (love at first sight). There had been four almost encounters*** with his beloved that he missed because he had either left too soon,, was unconscious, missed sharing a public ground transport with her or missed a holo-vid. But finally everything had worked out to bring them both the most fulfilling lives possible. He was certain that their daughter Ny'Tu would find the same with her bonding with Spock's twin son, Kov. They had been inseparable for most of their lives. In addition, waiting in the wings was his other son, Silen who at his young age had developed an unusual attachment to Spock and Uhura's youngest daughter, T'Amanda. It was just as his Christine had said when she found she was pregnant with him,

'You now have to have a daughter for my son…'

Su'auk, whose daughter T'Rue would be bonding with Spock's other twin son, Xon, realized how extraordinary his life had become since his joining with his Ellie, the shy, frightened, isolated female he had met when he was sent as purchasing agent from the Vulcan research community to her uncle's store in Nairobi. She was like a frightened bird. She never smiled. It took a great deal of effort to finally get her to look him in the eye. After the 'Immeasurable Loss' when all Vulcans were required to report to New Vulcan, they fled Nairobi and found themselves at the San Francisco Vulcan Embassy where after hearing their story, Spock's cousin Sirin performed their bonding and a family friend the marriage.****

His eventual appointment as coordinator for Ah'rak'ya, (Vulcan Lives: The Settlement) was through the efforts of 'The Saviors'. The Vulcans who had educated and housed and then purchased the area where The Settlement would be located.

He and Ellie now were parents of four children and as 'father of the bride', T'Rue, he felt truly honored that his family would be joined in such a familiar way with Osu Spock's. It was not because of who Spock's family was, but who he was as a leader and example for his people and his humility despite the fact he would eventual have conveyed from his father to him 'The Seal' and robe of ambassadorship. It had already been decided that Spock would eventually relinquish that authority to Kov and Xon who would be the first to hold it jointly. Su'auk was certain his daughter's future would be filled with so much more than life at The Settlement could have offered her.

Sirin, Spock's cousin, recalled how the relationship had developed between him and Rachel. They were both doctors and they had met when a quite young Spock was injured. He was always grateful for the complete acceptance of his mother-in-law, Esther, who was now herself bonded to an elderly Vulcan educator. Neither one of their two sons had followed them into medicine. Both had already graduated from the Academy and were assigned to a Terran outpost on Mars. Their one child at home, a daughter was planning to follow in her parent's footsteps, perhaps majoring in Xenopediatrics.

Jason, their oldest son was in constant communication with Nyota's cousin's No'veese and her bondmate, Sh'lock's****** daughter, La'mere. The young lady was currently attending The University of Nairobi and was scheduled to graduate in a few weeks. No telling what would come of that relationship. Spock was fully aware of the situation and reasoned that apparently his cousin Jason, Sirin and Racheal's oldest had fallen under the spell of an Uhura female and would not even want to be released from same. Of course, Sirin's entire family was invited, although his sons posted off Terra presence was questionable.

S'nass' story does not exactly mirror his other male companions. He was drawn to Terra as Sirin, Lo'vaak and even Spock had been. At first he thought it was to offer his talents to The Settlement until he met Laura. He came to understand that he had a long, drawn-out effort in front of him because her feelings of betrayal could only be conquered with kindness and patience.

Sarek's 'accidental' meeting with Dansk***** still reminded him of how empty his world had become without Amanda and how Dansk brought him comfort, advice and assistance in his assignment as ambassador. He had already set a date for retirement and shortly Spock would have to come to New Vulcan to start his training. Of course, Nyota would do all that she could to support Spock in his new role, but she knew she would miss the companionship that she so much enjoyed on Terra. She thought of T'Pau and T'Paal, both permanent residents on New Vulcan would welcome her 'with open arms.'

Drevi, whose marriage to Bettie had opened up worlds quite new to her. While he was still ambassador she had traveled like she never had before. Now, in his semi-retired state he acted in an advisory position at the Betazoid embassy.

His recollection of his joining with Bettie made him think of the shocked expression on her face when she found out that his peoples' bondings were unique in many way, especially in the state of undress that such joinings were conducted. Of course, being stationed on earth allowed for recognition of Terran sensibilities and special tunics were worn by the bride and groom. A smile played around his mouth as he recalled the very special fasteners that had been incorporated into the garment they wore, the best description for them was 'quick release' or 'quick removal'. In this area Drevi thought the Betazoid more practical than Vulcans who just tore such garments off of their bondmates. Drevi thought of the expense that would be incurred and reasoned in this area Vulcan logic was not evident.

*See Valyria's 'Winds Against a Star'

**See my Christine's Story

***See my ' Prequel…' to Christine's story'

****See my 'The Continuing SFS Lights, Action, Camera' Chap 22

*****See my' Sarek and Dansk'

******The SFS Continues Lights Action, Camera Chapter 27

A/N I hope these footnotes are not viewed as 'plugs' for my narrations, instead, for those who do not have the background information, one chapter sort of fills things in. :0)

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