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Chapter 28: Argument

Spock stood in front of his father; they were standing in a small clearing in Golden Gate Park. Spock had suggested the place for the meeting, it would provide privacy and he knew that the smell of pine trees had a soothing affect on his father—it reminded him of Amanda. Sarek didn't know that Spock knew this and Spock meant to keep it that way.

"Greetings Father." Spock spoke with no trace of emotion in his voice. He gazed into his father's black emotionless eyes, noting that in the passing years Sarek had gained a few more lines around his eyes.

"Greetings my son." Sarek answered. Spock clasped his hands behind his back and placed his feet directly beneath his shoulders.

"Father, I know you wish to discuss my bonding with Nyota, however, it is a subject with I refuse to discuss for any other reason than to gain your blessing." Spock stated, displaying none of his anxiety and nervousness.

Sarek blinked and nodded. "If that is your decision then so be it. My blessing you shall not have."

Spock was silent, controlling the pain he felt from his father's decision and the sadness it caused him. When he could speak without his voice trembling he stated, "Then father, there is nothing to discuss here."

Spock noted something in his father's eyes. "Spock, although I cannot give you my blessing because your choice was made without the consultation of the Vulcan Elders or myself, I want you to know that I have forgiven you for choosing Star Fleet over the Vulcan Science Academy."

Spock had not expected this but it healed some area of him which had always wanted his father to accept him. "There was nothing to forgive father."

Sarek nodded in acceptance of the statement. "Son, you will not have my blessing, for now. However, I shall oblige you and meet with Nyota Uhura's parents, as it is human custom that I do so."

Spock nodded. "Thank you, father."

"Live long and prosper, my Son." Sarek raised his hand in the Vulcan salute.

"Live long and prosper, Father." Spock raised his hand, mimicking Sarek's gesture. Then Spock nodded and turned away. He walked out of the clearing, towards the street. His thoughts were in turmoil, Sarek's statement that he would not give Spock his blessing, yet, hurt, but it gave him hope that his father would see reason soon. Overall, he was better pleased with the meeting than he had hoped to be, and it comforted him to know that his father would be perfectly polite when he met Nyota's parents.

Spock could feel Nyota's delight and amusement through their bond, and he made a note to remember to ask her everything which transpired between her and his mother. Spock entered his bedroom and went to his meditation room. He needed to meditate before he could discuss everything with Nyota.

Spoke opened his eyes when he heard Nyota enter the room. He stood up and moved to greet her. She turned to face him, smiling.

"Spock, your mother is wonderful!" She laughed.

Spock raised an eyebrow, "I was aware of it. Things went well?"

"Absolutely. How did everything go with your father?" Nyota asked, he knew she was extremely happy.

"Not as I would have wished, but not terribly." Spock answered. Nyota came over and hugged him.

"I can feel your pain. Tell me what happened."

Spock sighed minutely. "He refused to give us his blessing, but he said he would oblige me and meet with your parents."

Nyota stepped back, he could sense her anger. "Why does he disapprove of me so much?"

"It is not of you that he disapproves, but of me." Spock replied, wondering why she was angry.

"For very little reason; from what I can see you are the best son anyone could hope for. But, you promise he'll greet my parents?" She asked, she was anxious.

"Of course, my love." Spock answered, moving to hold her. She shrugged him off. Spock blinked, startled by this behavior.

"Tell me what is wrong, Nyota." Spock appealed, it hurt him that she didn't want to his touch.

Nyota turned to him, he could sense the anger flowing off of her. "It's just, my parents are human. They will expect Sarek to approve of us. It's important to them and to me that he agrees. I mean, would you want to give your daughter to someone whose parent's didn't like her?" Nyota asked, her voice was getting slightly higher.

"Nyota, please. You are being illogical. I already told you it is not you he disapproves of, but me. And as for your parents, it should be enough for them that I love you." Spock replied, getting angry himself.

Nyota's eyes flashed, and Spock realized he had said the wrong thing. "Spock I am not being illogical! I'm being human! It is natural to be worried that your parents won't let you marry someone because that person's father won't approve." Nyota shouted. Spock was stunned; he didn't know how such a normal conversation had turned into an argument.

"Nyota. Your parent's would be wrong to do such a thing. Just because my father doesn't approve doesn't mean he won't let me marry you!" Spock said coldly.

"Oh, now the whole human race is illogical?" Nyota yelled, raising her hands up into the air.

Spock clenched his jaw, "Yes indeed. Humans are illogical beings by nature." Spock stated quietly.

Nyota widened her eyes, "Great! No wonder Vulcans hate us! How could such logical beings ever exist with us illogical ones?" Nyota asked viciously.

"Nyota, calm down!" Spock commanded.

"I don't want to! And you have no right to command me to do so! I'm your equal, not your servant!" Nyota shouted back. She turned and stormed towards the door.

"Nyota! Of course you are my equal, but right now you acting completely irrationally. You are not thinking straight! Please, consider the situation! Why are you mad at me?" Spock asked, confused and hurt.

"Consider the situation? I am considering it! Why am I mad? Because you did nothing to try and convince your father to give us his blessing! I mean how much time could it have taken to try and get him to give it?" Nyota turned back to him, her face contorted in anger.

"Nyota you know very well my father wouldn't not give it no matter how much I cajole him! So please relax, that way we can discuss this matter in normal tones." Spock pleaded, he hated when people yelled at each other—it brought back memories of the few times his parents had fought.

"You could have tried!" She yelled. Spock couldn't feel anything but anger coming from her.

Spock threw up his hands, exasperated. "Nyota, do not be mad at me. There is no reason to be, as I had no power over my father's decision." Spock stated, quietly.

"Just because it's illogical to be mad doesn't mean I'm not. I'll leave you to your logic! Goodbye Spock!" Nyota hissed and stormed out of his quarters. Spock was left staring at the door, filled with disbelief at the situation. What had caused this outbreak? Nyota had always been rational and intelligent. She had always made her points with prove to support them, and if they were wrong accepted it. So why now?

Spock turned and walked mutely towards his bed. His head was pounding, his gut was clenched and he was filled with a terrible sadness. He could hear his heart thumping widly, and his breaths came in short gasps. It seemed that he looked upon himself, saw himself standing there by the bed, hands clenched, eyes closed—trying to keep control. He seemed to watch himself sit down on the bed, and stare at his hands. In the distance he could feel Nyota's anger through their bond, but it was tinged with regret and sadness. However, just as he was delving further in the bond, it went cold. Nyota had cut him off.

This action left him feeling cold and lonely, and as he stared at his hands he felt tears entering his eyes. He clenched his fists, and closed his eyes. He would not let himself cry.

"Why Nyota, why?" he mumbled. He felt like empty, alone and lost. He had gotten so used to having Nyota with him, of feeling her as if she was inside of him. Now, he was alone, and he didn't like it.

The world was gray without her, and even though it was only 2000 hours, Spock lay back and tried to sleep. His dreams at least might not be as cold and dark.


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