By: Lisa AKA Fire Star
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Disclaimer: Star Trek in all its forms belongs to the corporations and others. No profit will be made by this fan fiction by others or me. It may not be bought or sold. This is just for our enjoyment and to tie up loose ends that drove me crazy.
Summary: This takes place after the Enterprise episode called Carbon Creek It may be considered AU as I played with the names of some of the characters. It will indirectly tie into the IDIC Series. What happened to Mestral after first contact? This is his story. This is the Sequel to Return to Carbon Creek.
Authors Notes: Thoughts or Telepathy
Archive: Selek yes if you want it. Anyone else sure just let me know where it is.
Rating: From G to NC-17
A/N: This is for Tonya for all her many kind reviews. I hope this is what you wanted.
Eugenics a New World is Created
Part 39
Mestral and David walked down to Joe's café. David noted that many of the shops that and their windows were dusty. Perhaps the unkempt appearance was more due to the dry dusty weather. David was rather surprised to see several young men carrying buckets and sponges. They stopped at a window and began cleaning it. Perhaps the BIA windows merely needed cleaning. He shook his head still not convinced that the local official was really doing diligence to his Native American clients. David saw a man in a truck struggling to get out. His wife rolled a wheel chair around to him. David noted he was missing both his legs. He went over and helped right the chair that had tipped over. "Here let me give you a hand."
The man smiled at him. "Thanks Mister. I am not usually so awkward. "
"No problem. Let me lock the breaks for you." David said.
"Thanks, I am Kevin Donavan. I really appreciate the help."
"Not a problem, I am David Marcus and this is Mestral Grayson." David said as he helped David to the curb. "Do you need help getting up the curb?"
"Nope, Jenny has it in hand." Kevin said. His Native American wife came over and set down a small board. Kevin wheeled himself up on it. Jenny picked up the board and carried it under her arm.
Mestral watched and said. "Perhaps it would be wise to have a ramp onto the sidewalk."
"It would help a lot. "Jenny said. "Kevin lost his legs at Wake Island. He gets around well unless he has to go up on the sidewalks." She rolled her eyes. It was clear both of them were used to the problem and just lived with it.
"We should see about making our town more assessable. "Mestral said. "I am afraid I never considered that there might be individuals who needed better access points."
"You are the folks building that new town out by the reservation right?" Kevin said.
"Yes, we have agreed to do that. I have purchased several thousand acres and hope to develop a new community there. The local people have expressed an interest in helping me build a school and several manufacturing facilities there."
"That is so good. Jenny here she is a school teacher. She was hoping to get a job out there on the reservation. "Kevin said. "She is the first person in our family to finish college. I am really proud of her."
"Kevin is going to college too. He is studying to be an architect. "Jenny said. "We both want to help my people."
Mestral nodded understanding. Jenny was clearly from the local tribe and he noted that Kevin while white did not seem to notice. Of course several locals were giving them harsh looks. However Kevin and Jenny merely smiled and greeted them.
"Perhaps we could help you then. I have need of an architect and teachers. We are designing a school to serve the reservation. I hope to model it after the one we have set up at Carbon Creek." Mestral explained. "Come walk with us to Joe's Café. I think perhaps you could join our project. However I have to speak to Mr. Hoffman first. I am afraid that there is some equipment on my lands that needs to be removed. "
"Well that is good. We were planning on having breakfast first then doing some shopping."Jenny said. "Joe is a good man he lets everyone eat at the café. "
Mestral nodded understanding what she meant. They all walked in. Kevin and Jenny slipped away to a corner booth. "Ken is over at the back table. He is wearing the red and blue tie. His brother George is wearing the green tie." Kevin said.
Mestral noted that several men were sitting at a large table near the back of the room. David saw them and stiffened. This can not be good he thought.
"I believe that gentlemen are sitting with Mr. Hoffman."Mestral said.
"He appears to be having a meeting."David said. He was not happy with the men sitting with Ken and George Hoffman. "Perhaps it would be wise to come back later. David shifted position to protect Mestral.
"I would have this done David. We have much to do and it would be wise not to be interrupted by men seeking to regain their equipment. You know we must begin construction at once."
Ken heard this and turned to see Mestral and David enter. He looked over at Paul and Peter and his own brother and smiled. "Maybe we can get them to see reason."
"That would make it far simpler."Peter said. George was about to speak when Peter said "Please ask your questions later. The sooner this is straightened the happier Stella will be with all of us."
George glared at him but got the not so subtle hint. "Agreed, perhaps they simply did not realize that we need the land for economic growth of the area."
Paul slugged him and George rubbed his arm."Peter said to be quiet. Let us handle this George. I do not want my sister to have to grieve for you."
George took a drink of his orange juice and said nothing more. He was glad this threat was soft enough so no human could hear it. He looked down turning a deep red.
Mestral however was not human. He looked at David and said in Vulcan. "That human threatened his sister's mate."
David nodded at this. While he was still learning Vulcan he could say simple phrases. "Yes Shaile. Those men in the suits are dangerous. I am rather certain they are from the criminal elements. We must use care."
"We shall I have no wish to create conflict." Mestral said.
"Shaile if we are after or own what they wish to have then we will have conflict. Use care and learn what you can. We may need Paul and Matt in on this."
"I shall take your words under advisement." Mestral said. He switched to English. "Is there a place we may sit?"
The waitress came up and led them to a small table. She quickly brought them water and David a cup of coffee. David sipped it and smiled.
Mestral ordered a cup of tea. He would think about this with care. It seemed that he might have to seek another alliance or protectors for his people. He wondered if Khan would have some people to help with this?