Aftermath: Chapter 2
"What did you just say? "Both Commanders asked.
" I am quite certain you both heard me Commanders. During my scans I see two viable fetuses within Commander T'pol. But most Curious is the fact that she has not required any intervention of any kind to achieve this Mr. Tucker. I believe that your change in neurochemistry have made this achievable. As I mentioned earlier when we spoke to the Captain and Lt. Reed your bio signs have registered as Vulcan rather than human. I believe your body and chemistry is changing. Your increased strength, stamina, your ability to mind meld with T'pol are all signs of this change. I am uncertain as to what other changes your body will undergo as a result. But for now I need your permissions to contact the doctors on Vulcan as to care for your offspring effectively Commanders, partly due to the fact that multiple births are unheard of in Vulcan History and I need to consult with my Vulcan counter-parts. I also advise speaking with the Captain as well since this definitely affects ships operations." Counseled the Dr.
Commander Tucker was unable to speak, which says much as to the surprise and the smile on
Trips face which threatened to out due even the doctors own. Through the bond T'pol could feel her mate's emotions flow to her pride, joy, excitement, and love for her at being his mate and the love of his life. Even though she was worried about what her culture would say about having a human as her mate, and the prospects of being the first Vulcan woman to bear twins in her society. She felt a sense of pride at her mate being able to bear their children, but some fear crept in as to how her shipmates and Captain Archer would react at her pregnancy and how her own people would react as well. But how would T'Les her mother react to her coming news as well.
"Come Charles let up go have some lunch and then speak to the Captain." T'pol stated as she grabbed the speechless Engineer dragging him out of sickbay.
Mess Hall
Both Commander entered the mess hall and suddenly noticed all eyes on them. The silence was deafening yet they went about their business gathering their meals before they went off to speak with Capt. Archer. Suddenly low whispers filled the Vulcan's ears then she sensed the sharp increase of female pheromones hit the air as the whispers were the females traded whispers about the incredulous performance of her mate's sexual prowess. T'pol ears heard the females as she heard them saying to themselves. "I heard that Commander Tucker gave her 15 of them, one female crewman said to Lieutenant Hess, how any man can do that. It's inhuman to be such a bull. I never knew Commander Tucker was so gifted. "
Commander T'Pol's rage started to be stoked that these females would threaten her mate, and the father of her children. Her eyes became black obsidian staring down at the females who threatened her bond. She almost leapt out of her chair when a strong hand grasped her arm and Trip spoke to her.
"Darlin, please do not feel threatened, I only have eyes for you and I desire only you my love. You are my love, my mate and I want you only. None can compete with your affection in my eyes or heart." Stated Trip at her.
"But Trip they are threatening our bond!" replied T'pol.
"They threaten nothing my love, they only desire what they cannot have, what you already own. My heart!" stated Trip.
"But Trip!" replied T'pol
"Then I will show them all that I am yours only." Stated Trip
Trip slowly grasped her hand in his own and got down on one knee kissed it and took his other hand and took out a small box from his uniform pocket. He opened the box and looking at T'pol and in front of the assemblage in the Mess Hall asked his question.
"Tpol when I met you we would fight and argue constantly, and I never knew just how much that time meant to me, in time you became my friend and I fell in love with your strength, your intelligence, and your logic. I learned to respect you and love you, you became the sun that shines on my world. Can you shine further in my eyes and heart by honoring me and becoming my wife?"
T'pol was speechless and her eyes glassy with unshed tears as her sole focus was directed at the man who bore his heart to her. Her hands shook and trembled as she looked him in the eyes, "Yes, I would find that most agreeable Charles"
Trip slipped the fire-red ruby engagement ring on her finger and then kissed her on the lips and suddenly noticed that the mess hall was deadly silent as every crewmember was looking on in disbelief. The Chief Engineer had just propped had gotten down on his knee and proposed to the enigmatic Vulcan First Officer and proposed to her in front of the whole crew. Then at her acceptance kissed her very passionately as well.
"Darlin I don't think you have to worry anymore, I think everyone knows that I am off limits to any female except for you. As the firebrand on my chest clearly shows, I am the sole property of T'pol only. So lets get out of her after we eat before the news spreads before the Captain gets the news second hand." Stated Trip
" I concur T'halyia" replied the newly engaged T'pol.