10/26/2009 2:41:57 PM
The Disclaimers: Star Trek in all its forms and series belongs to Gene Roddenberry and the corporations. I am just borrowing them for this fan fiction and mean no disrespect nor am I making a profit on the work.
This is a sequel to IDIC Future King. Part 4 in the IDIC universe.
A/N: This chapter is dedicated to my friend and former Beta Terry. You will be missed my friend and without you this series would never have begun.
Lisa
By Lisa AKA Fire Star
Archive: Selek Yes anyone else let me know where.
IDIC- A New World Order
Part 56
Jonas Pike took off his over tunic as he entered his home. It had been a long day. He sighed and went over to the coffee pot and poured himself a large drink. He liberally added four teaspoons of sugar. A rare indulgence but he needed it after dealing with the Admiral. The man was going to be a problem and Jonas hated that. He hated it because Barton Black was genuinely a good and decent man. He was spooning in the raw cane sugar when Julia came into the room. She noted his actions and came over and hugged him. "What is wrong Jonas bad day at work?"
He sighed setting his cup down he turned and hugged her to him tightly. "Yes and no. I have a new job. Well maybe not knew but...Admiral Black has been promoted."
"Ah I see. He is a good man Jonas you can help bring him around I am certain."
"Maybe, sometimes it is hard to...I know we have to protect the family and I know that in doing so we protect Earth but sometimes it feels like I am betraying those I serve with." He said.
Julia laid her head against his chest and thought for a moment. "It is not betrayal not to tell them everything. Honey if he knew what you were then he would have you locked up. We all serve Earth but because we have augment genes they would not care. You know how hard it is for those who have been exposed. They cannot find work and are hounded. The police round them up anytime something happens. We have no choice."
"I know this. Yet there has to be a better way. I know Admiral Black is upset about the treaty and he is nervous. I know others in the fleet are as well. That could cause issues. In a way it already has he wants me to take a post on Atlantis when it is finished."
"Oh Jonas that is an honor." She said "Are you going to?"
"No, not if I have a choice. Honey Paul needs me here and so do you. I also think it would be best if I stay close to the Admiral. I may not like feeling torn but we need to know what is happening." He pulled away and picked up his cup. "Maybe I am just being overly cautious. "
"Do not worry so. The treaty will help bring peace and that is a good thing. Besides Amanda knows what she is doing she is almost as wise at negotiation as Mestral."
"Maybe, in any case it is a worry for another day. So what is for dinner?"
Julia knew that Jonas wanted to think more about the situation rather than talk it to death so she let it go. "I was thinking maybe we could go out? The Marcus's called and want to try that new Japanese place on 5th street. They say the Sulu's make a wonderful sushi."
Jonas sighed "Well maybe I could be persuaded. Though you know sushi is more your thing then mine. But it has been a while since we had a chance to go out with Drew and Dana. Let me go grab a shower and we can go. Why don't you call them at let them know we can meet them there. I think I want Drew's insight on this."
Julia nodded and watched him head to their room to shower. She went to the com and 10 minutes later everything was set.
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Jamie Nighthawk was glad to be home. While she enjoyed visiting various colonies and even Vulcan Earth was home. She felt herself relax as she entered her longhouse. It had been far too long. There was a connection here that she had deeply missed. She sighed as she sat down on the floor and started a fire in the pit. The actions were automatic and easy. Oh how she had missed touching Mother Earth. She said a silent thanks for being home safe and a prayer for Amanda. She loved her dearly but sometimes wondered how she could bare to be away from home. the flames leaped up and she set a small pot over them. Her tea would be ready shortly. She rose and went to change. This long house was her true home. While she had a modern on this was the place she felt most at peace at. Here she could be herself. In reality she hated much of the modern life. She briefly wondered if she should not have been born in the 1400's or earlier. She sighed as she slipped into more comfortable clothing. The formal outfit looked wonderful for the press but were way to confining. Bare feet walked on the tightly packed earth and she shook loose her long hair. Oh that felt so much better. She mentally reviewed the last week or so. She would give the council a report in the morning. Of course it was only a formality as they knew the situation but she felt it important to show respect. She walked over and took her tea off the fire. It was hot and refreshing just the thing she need to help her sleep well tonight.
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Adrianna watched as Garak carved a long staff. She had been rather surprised to learn he liked to work with his hands. The wood he was using came from Earth but the design he was using was pure Vulcan. That shocked her somewhat until she remembered that Vulcan and Romulans came from the same stock. "What are you carving?" She asked.
"I am making a staff for a lirpa. If we are to have roots here we will need formal weapons. Appearances must be maintained. While there is the fiction of me being from the colonies most people can tell I am not human. I am for once grateful that Vulcan's do not go into each other's lives too deeply. Yet if most assume I am some long lost Vulcan then it is only logical I have the tools of a Vulcan. As an orphan Vulcan it is logical for me to make my own weapons and tools. I know Jamie adopted me and I am proud to call her mother but it is still vital I do not cause curiosity. So making these might prevent that. Plus I am honoring both our houses. I am using wood from Carbon Creek and metals from your home. The design is pre-reform so it honors my people. In a way it is what I always intended to do. Create the symbols of my house and my clan."
"You know I will never challenge you."
Garak smiled at his beloved and Adrianna's breath caught. At times like this she was reminded he was not Vulcan. "I know, however it would be bad form not to have them."
"Ok, I guess I can see that. They would be better then store bought."
Garak looked scandalized at that idea. "Really Adrianna....practice tools are one thing but house weapons...Never."
She laughed at that.
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Daniel caught T'Mir around the waist and fell back onto their bed. He had seen her unpacking and suddenly had a strong desire to hold her. The two of them fell onto the bed in a heap knocking off the cloths onto the floor. T'Mir had been so intent on unpacking she had not sensed her mate enter their quarters. Daniel grinned highly pleased with his ability to sneak up on her.
"Daniel what are you doing?" she said as she looked up into his eyes. Daniel grinned and kissed her to silence. I would think it should be obvious beloved. I came here to make love to my mate.
T'Mir shivered in anticipation. Her annoyance fleeing as Daniel kissed her with passion. Why am I always on fire for this man? she thought before even that became impossible.
Because you love me like I love you. He sent back. Then like his mate he had no more time to think only time to feel.
TBC....
A/N: Thanks for everyone who has been reviewing. This may be the last chapter for a bit as real life is a bit busy for the next month or so. Please bare with me on that. Reviews make me smile and if you could drop a line to let me know if it make sense it be appreciated.
Fire
