So Like Spock
Chapter Forty-nine
As the wayward group sat down Sarek knelt to examine their leader who at his touch stirred. Shaking his head not only to clear his thoughts, but also shake off the affects of the nerve pinch, Jon Paul attempted to rise and after strengthening his shields, Sarek offered his hand to aid his return to a standing position.
Sarek then pointed towards Jon Paul's compatriots and led him to their table. Sarek then stated,
"Most persons who have taken risks such as you and your group believe that they have genuine causes for complaints, please state yours."
John Paul then pulled out a piece of paper from his breast pocket listing their grievances. It took Sarek a second to get the gist of their complaints and his Vulcan logic then took over,
"I see that you have thoroughly documented your reasons for your risky act."
He then handed the piece of paper to Benjamin who read it and then passed it on to his daughter. As Nyota read, Sonan received what her brain was storing as did all those connected by the familiar bond.
Benjamin contacted Chief Omenna and asked that he request the presence of all the town officials at the compound within the next hour. He also advised the agency that it was safe for his granddaughters to return to the compound, but that they immediately go the family home and wait there.
With Sarek in his familiar role as negotiator and all those involved with the negotiation proceedings familiarized with the seriousness of the Vulcan Blood Oath*, all parties came to an agreement and wrote out the necessary amendments in government policies and initialed these. Next to each initial was the bloody fingerprint of each signer. None of these matters would be actions that necessitated a popular vote. In addition, John Paul had received a position within the governmental structure as an observer and aide. His men would be recruited into the local militia after training. Most importantly, the only blood that had been shed had been through the finger prick of each signer of the approved new local policies. Benjamin encouraged that group to submit a report on the entire episode to The Federation for their review.
Once these matters were resolved, the entire group was invited to the family house to enjoy food, drink and ceremony that were always a part of such family and clan gatherings. Before the group dispersed it had been made clear that they all would want Benjamin to serve as lead on a committee that would include Jon Paul that could 'watchdog' the activities of all members of the local government and schedule monthly meetings of all involved in governmental matters.
Chief Omenna was extremely pleased with the peaceful outcome of this event and showed his feelings by a resounding slap on the back of Sarek, whose facial features did not change although his body language registered surprise.
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As the group approached the house there was a flurry of color that detached itself from the group gathered on the porch. S'nel and S'gan's keen eyesight allowed them to identify the approach of their fiancés and if they could have smiled they would have done so. Both couples went into the confines of Benjamin's gardens. Each had picked a place of isolation separate from the other and as they seated their prospective brides and brought each one's hands to their lips and stated, Taluhk nash-veh k'dular (I cherish thee), each female then touched the face of the male who accompanied them and said,
"I was so worried. Tell me what happened."
Each one explained the happenings as they had been etched in their memories and it was at that point the same idea came to the forefront of both of the twins' mind,
'What would hinder being bonded with their prospective bondmates here in Nairobi and then returning to New Vulcan with them as their wives?'
Each addressed their prospective mates with the possibility of fulfillment of that thought. In excitement, both of the females shook their heads in agreement with such an idea. As they both met each other on the path, the twins sent to the other similar messages as the girls grabbed each other's hands in excitement. Since the twins would have to be bonded before their training investiture that allowed them to take on additional responsibilities and travel with their grandfather, Sarek, they were certain that their grandfather would see the logic in their decision.
The two couples approached the porch and the twins guided T'Pel and T'sai to seating, then went to prepare their plates. Spock, 'D', Sonan and Nyota observed them as they approached. From his sons Spock received a message,
'There is a matter of great importance we want to discuss with our grandfather, you and our intended's parents and grandparents as soon as possible. Spock excused himself from the group he was conversing with and sent to his father,
'Please assemble in the garden. He then went to Sonan and Nyota, who informed Benjamin and M'mumba with the same request.'
Once all were gathered, the twins made their request known. None in the group were surprised when the girls started talking, each one taking a sentence,
"It was with the events of today that we both came to the conclusion that we did not want to be separated from our intendeds any longer."
"Since we were not connected with a bond with them, our not being able to know what was happening to them was literally painful for us."
"If we were bonded permanently the lack of knowledge would not exist, since we would 'never be parted'."
S'nel and S'gan followed suit as they both added,
"We must both be bonded before we take the next step in our training which will involve travel."
"Our bondmate's presence with us will have a positive effect on our powers of concentration and the success of our missions." and now as adult members of the Wakagunzi clan we have the right to claim a bride.
Earlier it had been noted that their prowess at the ancient games and use of weapons had been noteworthy and while standing on the platform with Benjamin, dressed in their newly received tribal garb Nyota's pride was evident by her display of tears.
Sonan nodded at his beloved and simply said,
"This was what they have trained for their entire lives. Their success was to be expected."
After mentally conferring with Sonan, Nyota took up the slack by saying,
"It looks as if we have weddings to prepare for."
Sarek simply said,
"I will contact the counsel and request the assistance of a healer."
From that point forward, everything was in a whirl. Even the city officials and ex-rebels seemed to be caught up with the family members in the festive nature of the coming nuptials.
All in attendance looked toward Sarek for his decision. He walked to the end of one of the gardens rows and stood quietly. It was as if all were holding their breath awaiting his view of the matter.
Sarek recalled with great clarity that Amanda's presence on any of his mission did indeed contribute to his abilities. She had the power to sooth him after the most trying of circumstances. At times it was her verbal contributions that added to the success of his negotiations. So, in retrospect, his grandsons' arguments were indeed valid.
When he turned back towards the group one of his eyebrows was raised, a facial appearance that he had often seen his son and grandson display, and he simply said,
"I do not want to presume, but did all of us bring our formal robes?"
*The Vulcan Blood Oath is my own creation and is mentioned in a few of my stories and basically is the exchange of blood among individuals, who by that action declare their willing adherence to whatever is sworn to. Any infringement of said agreement requires the one who breaks such to be responsible to take his own life.
