Disclaimers: Star Trek in all it's forms belongs to Gene Roddenberry and the corporations. This is just a little fan fiction to close out the Carbon Creek Storyline and to explain how Earth advanced so far and fast. Did we maybe have a little help?

By: FireStar

A/N :Thoughts and Telepathy are in Italics.

A/N: This section is violent and it is shocking so please do not read it if these things upset you. It is not intended for an audience under 17.

Archive: Sure just let me know where.

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Part 75(Vulcan Rage Unleashed) R to NC-17 for violence.

"Senator one thing you should know is that My mate is not so easily intimidated. What is the worse thing that you and this committee could do?" Maggie asked "Black list us? How we do not work for anyone but ourselves. I know our people would stand by us."

"Maggie rest." Mestral said "Finish your questions quickly Senator this hearing is fatiguing she who is my wife. I am more then ready to leave. As Maggie said we are not dependant on your good will. If you no longer wish my assistance on your space program it is of little consequence to me. It is only your nation that would lose. It might be a wise thing for America to remain with in a similar technological state as your rivals but frankly it matters little to me. It was more that my family wished me to assist with the program. Do they choose other wise I will simply teach."

The committee was stunned at the audacious reply. "We could pull your teaching certificate." The senator sputtered.

"And this would stop me from teaching how?" Mestral asked "My knowledge remains documented or not. Perhaps it would simply not be your children that gain my knowledge." It was a not to subtle threat.

Senator Smyth did not like that. Mestral brought prestige to his district. He was a valuable part of his community and if he left… Well he be out of a job.

The committee was stunned and the cameras flashed. The senators all turned a deep red.

Walter Knight watched in pure shock as he watched this man tell the most powerful men in the country that they had no power over him and his family. That the space program was irrelevant to him. Dr. Mestral Grayson was up for a Nobel prize for his work and yet he dismissed it as nothing. He seemed to think teaching children was more important. Who was this man? Where did such confidence come from?

"You are a traitor sir!" Senator Devlin said

"To be a traitor one must first be loyal to the thing they betray. I am loyal to the people that matter. My wife, child and son. To those I call my friends and my community. I believe in humanity not in some outdated notion of King and Country." Mestral said "Stop being so short sighted Senator. Humanity is so much more then America or the Soviet Union you have over 4.5 billion people in this world. Yet two nations could easily destroy all those lives ten times over. Lives that do not care about democracy or communism. Many of those people only seek enough to eat, a warm place to sleep and the safety and health of their wives and children. Yet they are all pawn to this game you play. Because I am not willing to declare for your side I must naturally be on the other. How foolish is that. Only a fool would choose to serve either side. War and violence destroy both sides. Death does not care who it claims and once it begins the cycle takes much to end."

"You are a traitor. Captain Greene shouted. "You tell our youth being a soldier is wrong. That peace is the only way. How is that when the enemy is at our gates?"

Mestral looked at the Captain. His outburst drew attention to the man who been handing the committee notes.

"Who is your enemy Captain? Has anyone thought to ask the communist what they want? If there is perhaps a common ground? Or do you simply assume because they are different that they are evil? That because they fear your power and seek to build a defense that they are preparing for war. As you build a bomb they to must build one less you threaten them with it. You see this and build an other. Then it goes one each side seeking to build a more powerful military until both sides are edgy and afraid. Where one wrong move could ignite the world in flames. Perhaps the communists way is not yours. But it does not mean that for them it is not the right way at least for now. Their nations were in shambles after the war. There was no central control no way to rebuild. The leaders they had were dead or far way. Those that remained lead the only way they know how from a position of power. Most were military men so they act like that in government. A wary people embraces order because an empty belly needs filling. Only when the basic needs of food, shelter and security are met does the idea of free choice come into play. Until those needs are satisfied the idea of freedom is an expensive luxury that many set aside. Remember also that Europe was occupied for many years. The time was from 1918 until 1945 that there was no strong democratic powers. Remember also senators that most of Europe does not understand what democracy is. Most adults have never voted or considered that their option mattered to the governments that rule them. They were ruled by Kings and dictators. So then communism to them is not so very different is it? Could you not help them see he alternatives? Could it not be the best of both your systems? Why must it be one or the other? "

My God he is right. Peter Jenkins thought as he wrote quickly. The people of Eastern Europe really had no clue did they? They were not evil just uneducated about possible alternatives. Had they been frightening the other side? Were their actions causing the Soviets to be afraid and thus try to counter them? Interesting perspective on this Cold War. Could we learn from them?

Senator Luther and Smyth looked stunned as if this perspective had escaped them. They looked at each other then and McCormick suddenly feeling foolish. They never really had just talked to the Soviets.

Senator McCormick banged his Gavel. "You convict yourself sir, Captain take them. We will not suffer communist traitors in our midst. We will dispose of you all ourselves."

Captain Harold Greene did not hesitate he moved to grab Mestral who rose. He stepped away from the table between Maggie and the enraged military officer.

"Captain violence achieves nothing. Did I not teach you this lesson already?"

That logical argument was like a red flag to a bull. The captain took it as an insult to him.

Harold Greene leaped at the academic. Not this time. This time I am ready for you.

He is still aggressive. One more lesson must be taught. Mestral thought sadly. He did not truly wish to harm the man. All he wanted was to live in peace.

The attack shocked the reports who saw a US Senator order a military officer to attack an unarmed civilian. They all knew that the military did not answer to congress. It was as if this was some sort of coupe.

The captain pulled a knife and went at Mestral. Mestral did not move. Many thought he was frozen in fear.

David tried to get up to help him but found himself taken from behind. Two men grabbed Zephraim and Maggie. All that stood between them was around ten feet.

Mestral watched the Captain as he removed his robe. He laid it down on the table turning his back to the Captain who was foolish enough to attack him.

Mestral wanted there to be no doubt about this man or his intentions. He locked eyes with the men that now held his family. A slow rage burned deep in his soul as he noted the weapon pointed at his wife's head. He narrowed his eyes. "Release her and stand down young man. These men are not worth your life."

Agent Foster laughed as he considered the fun he would have with this woman before he killed her.

Mestral eyes darkened as the thoughts came to him as clear as if the agent shouted them. His look showed anticipation of the kill. He would kill Maggie for the sport of it. He was no novice at this action.

The reporters were stunned at the turn of events. Television camera's captured every moment.

"I am not your enemy senator. Freedom means responsibility. One must choose to act in an enlightened manner. This intimidation tactic of yours will not work."

There was a laugh as the senator said. "It is no tactic you will be shot. A man of vision is needed to take control."

Mestral said "You would kill an unarmed boy and his pregnant mother to satisfy your ego? Let them go and I will allow the law to deal with you. This is the only warning you will get."

"The American people will make me president for stopping you and your red ideas." The senator said "They need a man strong enough to do what he must. What is a handful of lives to saving America from communism."

The reporters stared at the senator he was clearly delusional.

Mestral turned and said "True power is knowing when not to use it. The key is to master ourselves not others. We are only civilized if we choose to be. There is a thin layer to this civilization do not wipe it away. Every sentient being is capable of extreme acts to defend its family."

The calm logic was winning over the public even as the Captain moved to strike down the man speaking in a soft and controlled voice.

"You do as you say the others are doing. I do not know if they harm innocents. I have not been in their lands to observe. I do know however that you are threatening the one who holds my soul. I warned you once Captain I am not what you believe me to be."

Harold Greene attacked and was caught. He found himself lifted up and tossed against the Zephraim captor. Removing the danger from himself and the sudden action of a 190 pound man striking him caused the soldier to lose his grip. Zephraim took advantage and spun around catching him with a firm left hook. The youth smiled coldly as his attacker came at him.

"Father?" He looked at the young soldier. "What do I do?"

"Defense should be tempered my son. He is likely only following orders do not harm him. It seems that you are not the only one with secret desires Senator." Mestral looked at Agent Foster and knew he was a killer.

The man holding Maggie cocked his gun. Mestral eyes grew cold. "Put the weapon down. Remove it from Her head" It was a clear command.

Maggie felt the power coming from her mate. She swallowed hard. She knew he was going to kill this man if he did not do as he was ordered.

"Please, MY Baby." Maggie Gaped as her water broke. A strong contraction hit.

"Well I just eliminate you both. No baby reds." He laughed and Mestral eyes darken.

His look became unblinking as he considered the choices. He could not risk Maggie and she would not be able to stay still now that the child was on it's way. Her groan of pain reached him.

"You will not harm her. In fact you are filled with remorse at such an action." Mestral said "You have no desire to live after threatening an innocent woman." Mestral was determined to protect Maggie even if it meant killing this man the Vulcan way in front of the world.

"Mestral no!" Maggie begged. She felt his mind reaching out to force his will on the man who held her.

"You feel guilty for the lives you have taken. How many have you killed sir?" Came a casual inquiry.

The man laughed "To many to count it is rather entertaining. Two for one never did that before. They are all such sheep. So easy to slaughter. You know they never suspect a thing. I mean who think I was a killer. I am the law."

There was a silence that stunned even Harold Greene into immobility as he got up. Behind them Zephraim had knocked his man out cold and David was placing the FBI own cuffs on his man. They looked at Agent Foster. The man seemed deranged.

"Guilt is a strong emotion is it not Agent Foster. How long have you used your position to hunt innocents? I let you go before because I was uncertain. Surrender now and live. Let them help you as you are clearly ill."

There was a hideous laughter and he began to aim the weapon. He moved it and everyone was certain he was going to shoot Maggie Grayson. Her husband's eyes never left her as spoke.

"So be it Agent Foster. Then your life is forfeit." You will send her to me and then you place the weapon to your head and fire. Mestral's mind took control of the man who endangered his beloved and he broke the vow he made not to harm a human. This one was clearly as a maddened leymath and it had to be put down. His mind saw the mans victims and it was not so hard to end his life. He suddenly understood why Surak demanded they suppress emotion because it was all to easy to use it to kill.

Without warning that the press could see Maggie Grayson was pushed forward into Mestral's arms and the gun went to Agent Fosters head. A shot rang out. The FBI man hit the ground. Mestral set Maggie down. Harold Greene reacted now and charged him. A mistake because Mestral was now very angry. He spun around and caught the soldier and his right arm. There was an audible crack as he pulled hard and spun the man around. The scream was animalistic as he shattered his attackers wrist and forearm. His superior muscles lifted the Captain up with one hand. Casual power as he held his throat and began to crush it.

"She is all that matters Captain. I warned you once."

Maggie cried out as a contraction hit. "Mestral no please !"

By now the secret service agents had caught the Senator and he was being held. The curses he spouted and threats convinced many he was indeed mad with power. His fellow committee members were shocked and frozen as they watched as a man was casually being killed in front of them. There was no emotion on Dr. Grayson face. Just a look that said Captain Greene would die for threatening his wife. Then they were stunned at the suicide of a decorated FBI agent. Was it true was he a killer? How had this all happened?

David looked at Mestral and knew without a doubt his friend had killed that man. That he had taken over his mind. He shivered but found he could not mind it. He looked at Paul Pike who nodded. Both would look into this thing. If Agent Foster was a killer they would prove it. After all they to were government agents and they did serve the constitution and the people. They looked over at a stunned agent Washington who was staring at his dead partner as if he had never seen him before.

Peter Jenkins was frozen in place. He saw something many did not notice. The hair on Dr. Grayson's head was brushed back some. His left ear was exposed and it was Pointed. There was a dark green tinge to it.

The doctors words came back "Maybe they will be blue." He knew that ! Oh shit… It all makes sense now. He shifted to block the other reporters view. Somehow he wanted to protect this man. If he was a man….

Mestral looked at colonel Markus as he felt his wife's pleading thought their bond. His friend was not judging his actions but standing firmly at his side. The look he got said do what you must. He lowered the Captain and his right hand flew to his face. MY Mind to yours. Never again come close to Maggie or those I call mine or you and your line will die. The command was sharp and the captain Screamed as he was pushed to the waiting agent's hands. "Deal with him Paul."

The secret service agent grabbed the Captain and hauled him away. He looked at David and said "Keep and eye on them."

A forced meld was now added to his sins but Mestral was not sorry as he knew it would keep his family safe. He lost control and he took deep breaths to try to regain it. He was still wanting to maim and kill. He hated humanity in that moment. Only Maggie mattered to him. Her soft cry bought him back from the edge of madness. Mestral hands went to his head and he ran his hands through his hair. Recovering the exposed ear. He looked at Peter and said "Thank you." Even as he knelt to attend Maggie. She cried out as he lifted her.

"David we need to get her somewhere safe. The child comes."

"The car is out front." David said

"Then let us get her to Brother Jung." Mestral said "Else my son shall be born here."

David chuckled. "So it is a boy. How do you know?"

Mestral looked at him and said "Because he told me so."

David began to laugh as the tension began to go away. Somehow he had no doubt the baby had indeed told him that.

TBC….