Chapter 19- Grayson
Grandfather sat between Mandy and me. We both hung our heads. He took a deep breath before speaking.
"I feel as if I am having what humans describe as déjà vu. I went through this with your father only he used his fist." Grandfather said.
"Grandfather the things they said were hurtful they insulted mommy and grandmother." Mandy pouted.
He looked at her and smiled.
"Yes they have always said these things. They said them to your father. I had hoped however to shield the two of you from these things. I know how the older Vulcans feel about your father." Grandfather said as he took another deep breath.
"Why do they hate us?" I asked with tears rolling down my face.
Grandfather put his arm around me and pulled me into his lap. He sat me on one leg and Amanda on the other.
"It is natural for people of any species to fear what they do not understand. When I married your Grandmother I did so because I loved her. When your father married your mother it was because he loved her."
"But grandfather they are not married anymore. Does that mean he doesn't love her anymore?" Amanda pouted again and rested her head on his shoulder.
"That is a question that can only be answered by your parents." He replied.
"Grandfather Daddy isn't a traitor is he?" I questioned.
"Not in my eyes. In fact in my book he is a hero and so is your mother. Everyone who served on the Enterprise when Vulcan was destroyed is a hero they all risked their lives in fighting Nero."
"I don't understand why they call us a family of traitors." I said pouting myself.
"The two of you must learn to ignore what others think of you. You can not live your lives in the eyes of others." He said looking at both of us.
He kissed both of our heads and hugged us.
"I have no regrets when it comes to my choice in marrying your grandmother. If it were not for her I would not have Spock. If not for your mother and Spock I would not have the two of you. And I love you very much." He said as he continued to hug us.
"We love you too grandfather." We answered together.
"Grandfather are we in a lot of trouble?" I questioned.
He smiled softly.
"I am unsure of how the academy will punish you. As far as personal punishment I will leave that up to your parents when they come tomorrow." He answered.
Amanda and I looked down.
"Then we are in a lot of trouble." I answered with a pout.
"Do not be so sure Grayson. They may surprise you." He answered.
"It would be logical for us to be in a lot of trouble." I continued.
"Yes it would be. But your mother is an illogical woman and she may have mercy on you or she may not. You will have to wait."
"Grandfather can't we just keep this a secret? I could make everyone forget what happened." I said happily.
"Grayson you can not use that power. You must face your punishment whatever it may be."
"Yes Grandfather." I replied.
We're in so much trouble.