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Amazingly I was allowed to walk around. The Captain was very surprised that we took very few personal belongings and even more so when saw the asteroid explode. There. No person could ever again re-create Genesis. They did however change the planet to it's right full name. A research vessel on it's way. Go ahead. No problems with that. It was a stable planet. No problems or complaints coming from my side.
I was meditating when a hum got my attention. My quarters scarcely lid with candles and perfumes coming from small burners with incense.
"Enter."
Such a irrelevant gesture, but necessary on ships and housing like this.
In the doorframe I saw a fellow Vulcan. My daughter socialising with this crew. A whole new world to discover. It was a woman with the characteristic Vulcan haircut. The same as my old mentor.
"May I enter?" I nodded. I forgot how polite Vulcans were. She came in, the door behind her closed.
"My name is Doctor Selar. I have contacted the Science council and informed them of your achievement. They were very surprised and pleased that you and your daughter were successful."
I nodded. I could have known. Vulcan were always curious.
"And?"
I could not help myself but to remain laying on the replicated Vulcan Mediating Stone. Nothing more then a huge lump of concrete. It sure felt like it.
"They, after investigating the reading, awarded you two the Vulcan Academy achievement award. Add to that, the Science award, the award of the year and a save haven from prosecution."
I looked up. Hmm? One award after another.fascinating. However, the latter was appealing.although.
"For the previous awarded, my gratitude. For the latter.not needed. I defied orders, created a most dangerous project, endangered lives, even if none were present. Last but certainly not least, I condemned my daughter to a life of solitude. For that I have to be punished. I will submit myself to the verdict"
I saw the respect and surprise of Selar. Understanding my motivations. Did not matter. My mind was set. So Vulcan saw me as a brilliant scientist, not to forget Savia. Very interesting. At first I was just a burden for them. But now.they even offered me sanctuary.
"I understand and honour you for your achievements. Add to that.I grieve with thee over thy loss of mate."
I saw her bowing slight. I returned the gesture after I rose from the 'bed'. I indeed was grieving. I did not know that it was possible. I mean, 76 years.I thought David had been fully integrated in my mind. That seemed not the real life though.
"I thank thee for thy caring."
She again bowed slight and turned around. On my voice she stopped.
"Selar.healer.may I request help with dealing in this pain."
Okay. So I admitted having trouble dealing with it. Rather with a fellow Vulcan then a human 'shrink'.
"I would be honoured. Do you wish a moment of solitude of do you require my services now."
I thought about that one.
"There is no time like the present.be seated."
I pointed at a chair, I on my turn pulled a chair in a mirror position of it. She indeed sat down and placed her hands on each other. I did the same. Slowly she mentally prepared herself and was ready in 3.7 minutes.
"I am ready."
So nice when Vulcans actually state that. I nodded, signalling that I too, was ready. She merged with my mind as Savia had done ever so often. I felt at peace as she tried to find the core of my pain.
***
Five days later.planet Earth.
I saw many reporters pointing their camera's on me, taking my picture or asking me question. I, together with my daughter were summoned to the high court. I did just that. Savia as my 'mental' support. Selar, my personal healer at my side. Requesting a short period of shore leave. It was granted. In all those days I had lived in my quarters. Never leaving or talking to another then Savia or Selar. By the universe.I really was popular.me thinks someone spilled a highly secretive project. Earth reporters had a ball.
I entered as I saw a person I never expected to see again.well.two.
"Saavik-am."
It was Spock. He raised his hand in the salute. I did the same.
"Spock.it is gratifying to see you in good health. I grief over the loss of Sarek. He will be deeply missed."
"Agreed, and I grief with thee over the loss of your mate."
I nodded. He was always the same.forgiving. I glanced at the elderly McCoy. He only nodded pleased to welcome me home.
"I have taken it upon me to defend your position and that of your daughter. Do you have reservation about that?"
"None, and very much appreciated."
By the universe, I am being aided by the best there is.my own mentor.
***
It most likely was the most long lawsuit ever. Dealing with the initial problems of G1. then GII. The modification I made I kept for myself. The information given was method of work, daily routine, the birth of Savia.the reasons I wished to continue the project.
Dr. Carol Marcus, an elderly lady now was put on the stand. I saw relief that she had a grandchild and very pleased that GII worked as planned. Not a trace of anger or resent. She stated that it was the proper thing to do destroying it. It would prevent pirates from ever taking it. And it went on.and on.and on.I even talked to her afterwards.
***
And then.the day of the verdict.
"Dr. Saavik, please rise to hear your verdict."
I did the required, behind me McCoy and Savia, next to me.Spock. The judge was an elderly man. A counsel of three. unanimous. I saw Uhura and Checov in the hall, awaiting my verdict. The rest of the courtroom filled with press and people just interested. Federation, Romulan, Klingon and Starfleet.
"The court finds you guilty of defying direct orders from the high command and Federation law. The project was terminated and yet you decided to continue. The matter of your daughter is of no concern. She is of age and can make her own conclusion."
I nodded, I expected this, but what was the punishment.
"Your punishment will be the following. You will return to Vulcan and."
And what...don't stall.
"Continue to the best of your abilities the task of the Doctor you are now. It is an great honour to have such a gifted scientist among us. However, you shall never again indulge yourself in a similar project and accept offers to re-create another Genesis's two. You will swear it now on your Vulcan honour and as the Federation citizen that you are."
Okay.that almost made me topple off my feet. Cheers were heard.it was a madhouse. The judge summoned for silence.
"What is your answer."
He repeated as I inhaled.
"I swear on my honour as a Vulcan, and citizen that I am, that I will abide by the verdict the court has given me. I or my daughter will never endeavour ourselves in projects of this nature and will do my work as good as I can."
There.elaborate.true.but I kinda thought it was appropriate.
"Then I close this courtroom for now. May you live a great deal calmer now Doctor Saavik, and I wish to welcome Savia to the federation. Court is dismissed!"
And with a bang of a hammer, and the cheers of the crowd, the proud look of Spock, my grateful daughter and hugs from Uhura, McCoy and Doctor Marcus. The courtroom was cleared.
Flashes of photographers went around, questions were fired and I just stood there as the proud Vulcan scientist I was. Answering none, leaving that to Spock.
I could continue my life. As a mother and as a Vulcan Scientist.but then again.all the information was in my mind.you just never knew what would happen in the future..
Oh, and about Marsavik 1? It became a Vulcan settlement. And you guessed it.Savia and I went there to live.to the day, working on smaller project.
The end.
Amazingly I was allowed to walk around. The Captain was very surprised that we took very few personal belongings and even more so when saw the asteroid explode. There. No person could ever again re-create Genesis. They did however change the planet to it's right full name. A research vessel on it's way. Go ahead. No problems with that. It was a stable planet. No problems or complaints coming from my side.
I was meditating when a hum got my attention. My quarters scarcely lid with candles and perfumes coming from small burners with incense.
"Enter."
Such a irrelevant gesture, but necessary on ships and housing like this.
In the doorframe I saw a fellow Vulcan. My daughter socialising with this crew. A whole new world to discover. It was a woman with the characteristic Vulcan haircut. The same as my old mentor.
"May I enter?" I nodded. I forgot how polite Vulcans were. She came in, the door behind her closed.
"My name is Doctor Selar. I have contacted the Science council and informed them of your achievement. They were very surprised and pleased that you and your daughter were successful."
I nodded. I could have known. Vulcan were always curious.
"And?"
I could not help myself but to remain laying on the replicated Vulcan Mediating Stone. Nothing more then a huge lump of concrete. It sure felt like it.
"They, after investigating the reading, awarded you two the Vulcan Academy achievement award. Add to that, the Science award, the award of the year and a save haven from prosecution."
I looked up. Hmm? One award after another.fascinating. However, the latter was appealing.although.
"For the previous awarded, my gratitude. For the latter.not needed. I defied orders, created a most dangerous project, endangered lives, even if none were present. Last but certainly not least, I condemned my daughter to a life of solitude. For that I have to be punished. I will submit myself to the verdict"
I saw the respect and surprise of Selar. Understanding my motivations. Did not matter. My mind was set. So Vulcan saw me as a brilliant scientist, not to forget Savia. Very interesting. At first I was just a burden for them. But now.they even offered me sanctuary.
"I understand and honour you for your achievements. Add to that.I grieve with thee over thy loss of mate."
I saw her bowing slight. I returned the gesture after I rose from the 'bed'. I indeed was grieving. I did not know that it was possible. I mean, 76 years.I thought David had been fully integrated in my mind. That seemed not the real life though.
"I thank thee for thy caring."
She again bowed slight and turned around. On my voice she stopped.
"Selar.healer.may I request help with dealing in this pain."
Okay. So I admitted having trouble dealing with it. Rather with a fellow Vulcan then a human 'shrink'.
"I would be honoured. Do you wish a moment of solitude of do you require my services now."
I thought about that one.
"There is no time like the present.be seated."
I pointed at a chair, I on my turn pulled a chair in a mirror position of it. She indeed sat down and placed her hands on each other. I did the same. Slowly she mentally prepared herself and was ready in 3.7 minutes.
"I am ready."
So nice when Vulcans actually state that. I nodded, signalling that I too, was ready. She merged with my mind as Savia had done ever so often. I felt at peace as she tried to find the core of my pain.
***
Five days later.planet Earth.
I saw many reporters pointing their camera's on me, taking my picture or asking me question. I, together with my daughter were summoned to the high court. I did just that. Savia as my 'mental' support. Selar, my personal healer at my side. Requesting a short period of shore leave. It was granted. In all those days I had lived in my quarters. Never leaving or talking to another then Savia or Selar. By the universe.I really was popular.me thinks someone spilled a highly secretive project. Earth reporters had a ball.
I entered as I saw a person I never expected to see again.well.two.
"Saavik-am."
It was Spock. He raised his hand in the salute. I did the same.
"Spock.it is gratifying to see you in good health. I grief over the loss of Sarek. He will be deeply missed."
"Agreed, and I grief with thee over the loss of your mate."
I nodded. He was always the same.forgiving. I glanced at the elderly McCoy. He only nodded pleased to welcome me home.
"I have taken it upon me to defend your position and that of your daughter. Do you have reservation about that?"
"None, and very much appreciated."
By the universe, I am being aided by the best there is.my own mentor.
***
It most likely was the most long lawsuit ever. Dealing with the initial problems of G1. then GII. The modification I made I kept for myself. The information given was method of work, daily routine, the birth of Savia.the reasons I wished to continue the project.
Dr. Carol Marcus, an elderly lady now was put on the stand. I saw relief that she had a grandchild and very pleased that GII worked as planned. Not a trace of anger or resent. She stated that it was the proper thing to do destroying it. It would prevent pirates from ever taking it. And it went on.and on.and on.I even talked to her afterwards.
***
And then.the day of the verdict.
"Dr. Saavik, please rise to hear your verdict."
I did the required, behind me McCoy and Savia, next to me.Spock. The judge was an elderly man. A counsel of three. unanimous. I saw Uhura and Checov in the hall, awaiting my verdict. The rest of the courtroom filled with press and people just interested. Federation, Romulan, Klingon and Starfleet.
"The court finds you guilty of defying direct orders from the high command and Federation law. The project was terminated and yet you decided to continue. The matter of your daughter is of no concern. She is of age and can make her own conclusion."
I nodded, I expected this, but what was the punishment.
"Your punishment will be the following. You will return to Vulcan and."
And what...don't stall.
"Continue to the best of your abilities the task of the Doctor you are now. It is an great honour to have such a gifted scientist among us. However, you shall never again indulge yourself in a similar project and accept offers to re-create another Genesis's two. You will swear it now on your Vulcan honour and as the Federation citizen that you are."
Okay.that almost made me topple off my feet. Cheers were heard.it was a madhouse. The judge summoned for silence.
"What is your answer."
He repeated as I inhaled.
"I swear on my honour as a Vulcan, and citizen that I am, that I will abide by the verdict the court has given me. I or my daughter will never endeavour ourselves in projects of this nature and will do my work as good as I can."
There.elaborate.true.but I kinda thought it was appropriate.
"Then I close this courtroom for now. May you live a great deal calmer now Doctor Saavik, and I wish to welcome Savia to the federation. Court is dismissed!"
And with a bang of a hammer, and the cheers of the crowd, the proud look of Spock, my grateful daughter and hugs from Uhura, McCoy and Doctor Marcus. The courtroom was cleared.
Flashes of photographers went around, questions were fired and I just stood there as the proud Vulcan scientist I was. Answering none, leaving that to Spock.
I could continue my life. As a mother and as a Vulcan Scientist.but then again.all the information was in my mind.you just never knew what would happen in the future..
Oh, and about Marsavik 1? It became a Vulcan settlement. And you guessed it.Savia and I went there to live.to the day, working on smaller project.
The end.