By: Lisa AKA Fire Star
Disclaimers: Star Trek belongs to Gene Rodenberry and the corporations. I am just playing with his universe for a while with no intention of gaining profit other then my own amusement.
Telepathy and Thoughts are in Italics
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Snippet into IDIC
01 August 2009
Part 37
Amanda was angry and Sarek felt this emotion even through his shields. It was not often he and his mate disagreed much less argued. In many ways the bond made misunderstanding a very rare thing. Only one thing ever came between them and that was Amanda's love for Spock. She never really understood that Spock was so much more then simply their beloved child. Sarek loved Spock deeply. He would never say the worlds nor would he show it openly but he loved his son almost as deeply as he did his wife. On some level he was certain Amanda thought he had rejected Spock on the day of his birth. He had looked at his son and been stunned to see how very human he was. Sarek's remark of "So very human." Had been misunderstood by his mate and those present for the birth. He knew Amanda had thought he was rejecting this trait in his son. That had not even been remotely the case. In fact Sarek had felt a deep relief that his son took after his mate. Of course not knowing how to express his emotions well had caused a rift. He had thought that it had healed but perhaps he was wrong. Yes he had wanted Spock to follow the Vulcan way. It was essential that the heir to the house of Surak be seen as Vulcan. What Sarek had really wanted was for his son to have the keen logic of Vulcan and the unique compassion that was human. Somehow he had failed to explain this. Now he was facing his mate's very real rage. All he could do to protect Spock was to ensure that no one thought they could use him to get to Sarek. He had also used this meeting to protect Spock by letting the humans know T'Pau was interested in Spock. They would not risk angering his world's leader. The best part of this plan was that it was not unusual all the various Federation leaders were now watching out for their cadets. No one would see T'Pau's interest as anything greater then what it was. Amanda however was acting emotionally she saw only his rejection of Spock. She did not see the plan he had set in motion to protect his son. She saw only his rejection. Sarek was now regretting his angry refusal to allow Spock to join the academy. Not because he believed it was a good idea because he hated it. No he hated that he and Amanda were at odds. He still believed that the risk to Spock was too great. However he did concede that his son did need to learn about humanity. He sighed and leaned back. He had set things up to protect his son. Now he would wait. Christopher Pike was family to Amanda he knew this. It was the safest place for Spock. Perhaps on Enterprise Spock would learn the lesions he had wanted to impart. Logic and compassion were going to be essential for Spock to lead the Federation in the future. He would have to find a way to make Amanda understand. He would not lose her love over this. "I want these cadets protected. I understand that they may face risks as Star Fleet Officers. However those risks should be proportional with their positions as officers. They should not be at risk simply for attending classes."
"I give you my word Ambassador the cadets will be safe in my care."Jackson Hess said."I will take out those who do not accept IDIC."
Sarek looked at the human and then at T'Pol who inclined her head. Clearly an indication she believed him. "I shall hold you to this." Sarek looked over at Amanda who seemed to relax some. Perhaps she was beginning to understand?
The meeting ended a short time latter and Sarek was joined by Amanda. "I do not agree Sarek. However if you protect Spock and the others I will support you."
"We will work this out. I have my reasons Amanda."
She sighed and said. "Yes, they may not be good reason but you believe them to be logical. Spock will learn about his humanity and how to work with others. This is valuable. Perhaps he will feel less pressure if he believes he is no longer your heir."
Sarek's brow rose at this. He was surprised Amanda had figured it out.
"I am not a fool Sarek." She said. "I did figure out your plan. Or rather Garak did. He is a good friend to us Sarek."
"I know this. I am pleased he helped you understand. Sometimes he surprises me with his insights."
Amanda laughed at this as they walked out. "Sarek it is his job to make connections. I am just glad he is family."
"As am I, however if you tell him so I shall deny it because it would not do for him to believe I owe him."
Amanda grinned at this. They would find their way past her anger and Sarek would relent in time.
Garak watched his friends and smiled. He was back in the shadows as it would not do for the humans to see a Vulcan smile. Sometimes he actually enjoyed his job. He had considered that it would be easier to keep track of the federation if he was on friendly terms with their future leaders. He smiled at this. Yes this was good for his people. Plus he haled his family. Sometimes being a Romulan was good.
TBC...