Disclaimers: See Part One
Challenging Destiny
A/N: Thought and Telepathy in Italics
Part 36 Rabbit hole PG
Marly spotted a shadow move across the room. She looked away lest she betray it's presence. Not yet. "Janel was most generous with T'Lia. She has given her possession of her brother. Mestral is a fine young Vulcan. He has been working hard here to help Koss and T'Lia prepare for your arrival. I am afraid T'Lia is busy in the kitchen. She may be able to join us latter."
This statement got her a dark look from both Janel and Koss. Clearly neither liked that plan at all.
Just then Mestral tripped over something. The glasses went flying ahead of him as he tripped over a small ball of fur that seemed to be racing toward the kitchen area,
Jonathan Archer jumped up and shouted. "Porthos what the hell are you doing here!"
The tray went flying and the little dog jumped on Mestral. The boy fell down and cried out. The dog began to bark and jump on him clearly feeling bad for the accident. Then he stopped and backed off a moment. His hackles suddenly rose and he took off toward the kitchen. He skidded and almost ran into Koss who tried to grab him.
"Damn it." Mestral shouted.
That very human curse made his parents look up and over. They were stunned to see their son cursing and jumping up. Clearly he had not sensed them through the bond because he was so distracted. He ran to catch the canine before he could head to the kitchen. "Koss grab him. He is going to hurt Miss Lizzy! He looks like he is hungry!"
Jarkel his brother Jarl and Kevan came running in when they heard the loud crash their conference call clearly at an end. Jarkel heard Mestral and shouted for the boy to be silent.
"Silence boy or I will cut out your lose tongue!"
Jarl smirked and said. "I told you that kid was trouble. You should have left him on earth. He has a big mouth."
Tuvol heard the threat to his son and began moving to protect him. He was however, caught by Soval who in an instant recognized the child. He reacted to prevent blood shed and the alliance breaking apart. He wanted answers before he let Tuvol kill Jarl or Jarkel.
"Did he say Miss Lizzy?" Trip asked. He saw the band on Koss's wrist and suddenly the impossible seemed probable as everything began to click in his mind. The name T'Lia was his great-grandmothers. He looked at the table and saw not only fried catfish but Pecan Pie. The smell had been heavenly but he thought it was just …a trick of his senses. Everything today had reminded him of his baby sister. He looked at Koss who chased after Porthos. Captain Archer was following them and Trip took off. Was it possible?
Charles S. Tucker III would follow Jonathan M. Archer into hell and back. He had once already. So following him into an alien's kitchen after his dog seemed simple enough. At least until he heard Koss growl and saw him grab a knife.
Porthos had gone running in. He nipped Koss's hand to get by and was running full out his ears flapping toward a blonde Vulcan. She was stirring a pot when they came barging in.
Trip skidded to a halt and almost ran into Jonathan Archer who was stunned. Trip watched as the boy Mestral ran to the Vulcan.
"Get away from Miss Lizzy you can not hurt her."
The Blonde turned and the little dog launched himself into her arms. Instead of attacking however he licked her face and barked excitedly.
Marly watched the scene unfold and shook her head in shock. Well that was not exactly what she had planned but…. It could work. She watched as her new grandchild inadvertently gave herself away.
Porthos barked happily as he found himself in Lizzy's arms. He had missed her. He found her scent earlier but lost it. He looked over at the large Vulcan and growled. Clearly he had stolen Lizzy away. Her scent was all over the male. He smelled like an alpha.
Lizzy turned and dropped the spoon as Porthos hit her in the chest. Instinctively she caught the small dog. She held him away from her for a moment an then said "Porthos? What are you doing here?" As she lifted him up her sleeves fell down. This action caused her wrists to be shown. Revealing a bonding bracelet identical to her mates.
Jonathan Archer paled and choked as he saw this. He could not believe what he was seeing. It was a Vulcan that looked like his best friend dead sister. The woman he loved like his own sister. He could not believe she was holding his beagle and standing there chiding him for being in her kitchen. Her kitchen that was in a Vulcan consulate 30 million or more light years from earth. She was holding his dog and feeding him cheese as if nothing had happened.
"Kadith, get that animal away from you. It is dangerous." Koss shouted. He was clearly angry and wanted to keep the blonde Vulcan safe.
Mestral flew to T'Lia side. He grabbed her and tried to pull Porthos away. "He is going to hurt you. Miss Lizzy let me take him away before he bites you."
Lizzy then did something that confirmed she was not Vulcan. She began to laugh. It was absurd. "Porthos is just saying hello. Aren't ya boy. What are you doing here. Don't tell me Jonathan takes you on all his away missions? Here have a piece of cheese. It looks like you are all skin and bones. "
The little dog wagged his tail and barked. He took the cheese and let his friend set him on the ground. He did not even growl as the boy pulled her away from him.
Malcolm Reed looked on and suddenly felt like they fallen down Alice's' rabbit hole. He looked at his Captain and the chief engineer and wondered why they both looked ready to pass out.
Trip moved to grab Elizabeth.
Koss knew the secret was out. He straightened up and said. "Elizabeth attend!" He held two fingers up.
Trip spun to face Koss once more he saw the bands. "You son of a bitch!" he shouted. "Lizzy come here!" Trip paled as he suddenly recalled Koss was just out of the fires.
Koss moved between then. "She is mine." T'Lia moved to his side and ran her fingers across his wrist causing him to shutter. Her fingers joined his as her hand caught him in the chest.
Trip moved to grab Koss but T'Pol caught him. "He took Lizzy!'
"Thayla be calm." T'Pol ordered. She held his hand keeping him back. She sensed more was happening then they knew. "Let --" Trip tried to break free.
He watched helplessly as Elizabeth moved to Koss. She slipped under his arm and he pulled her close. Her head rested against his broad chest. He froze as he heard his sister speak softly and almost submissively to Koss.
"I am here ashaim. I am yours. We are one. See we are bond one body, one heart one Katra and one soul."
There was a collective gasp as the small human worked to calm the enraged Vulcan male. The perceived threat had sent Koss back into the fires. He looked ready to kill anyone who came to close to his mate. T'Lia pulled Mestral close. "We are safe in your care. No one will take your family from you. You must show Mestral how to control."
Koss shuttered and he fought his way back. "Mine…You may not leave me. "
"I am yours Ashaim. Only yours. Elizabeth Amanda Tucker is dead. "
As she said those words Jarkel relaxed and Janel began to cry. She moved to her mates protective embrace.
Trip felt as if someone stabbed him in the heart. "Lizzy? Please… tell me what is going on?" He suddenly lost his rage wanting only to understand how this happened. He pulled T'Pol close suddenly needing her strength.
T'Lia looked up and at her brother. She sighed as she looked from one person to the next. "Go into the common room. I will join you in a moment."
"No way Elizabeth." Jonathan Archer said suddenly finding his voice. "You are going to tell us what the hell is going on.
Her eyes flashed anger. "Guards escort the humans back to the common room now! I am not a part of your crew Human. Give me a moment to calm my mate and then I will try to explain everything."
The Enterprise Crew was shocked as Vulcan Centurions snapped to attention and pointed phasers at them. "If you please." They had little choice but to obey.
"Do not worry Captain Archer I am certain T'Lia will explain everything to us all." Marly said. She noted the scowl on her mate's face. Clearly he was not pleased with this fiasco. "I am afraid there must be an interesting story here."
Archer glared. "Ambassador Kevan what is going on?"
"I do not know Captain. Perhaps my wife will give us the needed facts on this strange occurrence. As to the guards they have orders to obey all of my house. It seems my grand-daughter has taken that to heart." He followed them back to the common room clearly as confused as the were.
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T'Lia sighed and released Mestral. "Mestral honey let go of me. I think someone want to say hello."
He did so and tilted his head then spun around and cried out with joy. "Mother, Father." He broke from her grasp and ran to his parents waiting arms.
"You see Koss he needs them." T'Lia said sadly and softly.