Of Romulans and Warrior Kings
Chapter Twenty-Nine
Silver Lining
Spock felt it obligatory to speak to Captain Pike. about the recent personal developments in his life. Since Nyota's acceptance there was a degree of apprehension that had crept into his being which up until now, no amount of meditation had alleviated..
The information he would receive from Captain Pike could restore his balance for with either answer he received, he had already made his choice. He had to have her sunlight on these turbulent water and a resolution that would break through the not knowing exactly how to plan their future. At this point, the common denominator to the solution of any issue was singular, his bonding with Nyota. His possession of her mind and body abd her possesion of his.
As he approached the captain's office, he straightened his tunic, entered, and was announced. He then walked the few steps to the captain's private office's door, paused took a breath and then entered.
He stood at attention in front of Captain Pike's desk. His friend looked up at him, and with a dismissive hand gesture indicated for him to be at ease. His superior now smiled and said, "Well?"
Spock's chin tilted upward, he cleared his throat and said, "Standing before you is a betrothed male."
Interlocking his fingers and running his hands through his hair, Pike laughed,
"As I anticipated, she has accepted you. You certainly deserve congradulations, she is an outstanding individual. Now, allow me to let you know where we stand…"
Pike stated that there had been a meeting to address this issue. The voting had been divided evenly. Another meeting was scheduled for the following day. Spock left the office with a degree of trepidation; he would let his father know of the current state of affairs.
`0`0`0`0`0`
When he returned to his rooms Spock contacted his father. Sarek listened, and his plan formulated as his son's story unfolded. He was aware of Spock's un-Vulcan feelings, he has lived with them himself. Once contact with his son was closed, he asked his secretary to secure an appointment with the Star Fleet commandant early the next morning. The secretary was advised to make it known that the matter was urgent.
Amanda entered his office unannounced and heard his instructions. She smiled as she thought of how unprepared that school head would be. That gentleman would be powerless to refute any argument her husband would present. After a few years of observation. she had concluded that diplomacy was just a subtle form of blackmail. So she anxiously would await her husband's return, confident of his success.
Sarek then made contact with the Vulcan Science Academy. He had access to it head, Chief Minister Sunook because he serveed under him on the academy's council of ministers and board of directors. Once his questions to that institution were answered, he was more than prepared for his visit to Star Fleet Academy.
At 1100 hours the following day Sarek arrived at Admiral Barnett's office. And was ushered in at 1102. The head of Star Fleet Academy rose and bowed his head toward Sarek, who nodded. Sarek, never a waster of anything, and especially not time, or words, came right to the point.
"Commandant, I understand a private, closed meeting was held yesterday in regard to my son's request and there has as yet not been a resolution."
The answer he received is the expected one,
"Yes that is correct."
"I come before you today, not as Commander Spock's father, or as Vulcan's Ambassador, but as a member of The Vulcan Science Academy's Board of Directors and Council of Ministers. I was in contact with the Vulcan Science Academy's Chief Minister who informed me that the Academy would be more than agreeable to hire Commander Spock as an instructor on their staff and admit Cadet Uhura as a first year student. I am in position to convey your wishes to that institution within a few minutes notice."
The commandant's mouth is open, he is at first speechless and then spoke with hesitancy, he chose his words carefully,
"There has been no final resolution on this matter. A meeting is scheduled for later on today to make a decision. In view of the present information, I am certain that an affirmative answer will be reached. You are aware of the invaluable services that your son has, and continues to provide Star Fleet."
Sarek replied,
"Yes, as is the entire Federation. It is based on that knowledge that that institution is awaiting your approval for Commander Spock and Cadet Uhura's transfer."
"Please, Sir, we do not wish to be hasty in this matter, allow us to have the final voting this afternoon.
"Sarek, his face as stoic as ever, inwardly found himself quite amused and asked,
"What time is your meeting?"
The reply he received is,
"At 1600 hours."
Sarek continued, "Have you any idea of how long this meeting will take?"
The Admiral wiped his hand over his brow, and stated,
"Based on the information you have provided, It will not be more than fifteen minutes."
As Sarek turned to leave he said, "I expect to hear your reply by 1620 hours, so I may advise The Vulcan Science Academy. I bid you good-bye."
There was no Vulcan well-wishes as Sarek, exited the commandant's office.
Prior to the meeting convening, snatches of conversations were heard amongst the assembled hierarchy. The whispers around the table indicated the state of panic Admiral Barnett's revelation had created.
"He is just midway through the Kobayashi Maru, no one else even understands the D… program…"
"The computer system of the Enterprise is his design, we need him to supervise its installation…"
"The engine design is his baby…"
"Where would we find a communication officer with her talents. Just the first year and she has tested out of over fifty percent of all Federation languages"
"Didn''t she make that remarkable discovery that will eventually relegate our contribution to Terran's history books…"
"Beside Lieutenant Commander Spock, she has the most consistently high grade point average in our history…"
"Don't you recall, her father was a prodigy…"
The number of patents he obtained while he attended were monumental."
"We can't let the Vulcan Science Academy steal them out from under our noses!…
"What did he say, 'He cannot continue without the woman he loves…
"He Loves? Loves?, I thought Vulcans didn't have any emotions…
"How did we become so dependant?…"
At 1615 hours the Admiral's voice was heard, "Your votes gentlemen."
And as Pike had indicated, and Sarek knew, the vote was unanimous in Spock's and Nyota's favor. Their victory would be shared by all other couple who had remained lurking in the shadow, their fear almost, but not quite extinguishing their love.
And imagine, it had taken a Vulcan to show the way.
