-1Disclaimers: See Part one

A/N :Italics Are Thoughts or Telepathy

By : FireStar

Summary: Everyone is finding their roles and places. Destiny begins to show how well enemies can be allies.

IDIC-New Frontiers

Part 58 (Honor is a damned Pain)

Garak walked along the beach. He stopped at a small café and entered the building. He sat down and ordered a tea. He was here to meet his contact and to pass on information to be transmitted to his government. The Orion came though to his private room and sat down at the table.

"I have news. My Lord wishes you to help his agent."

"His agent?"

"Yes, He wants you to meet with him this evening." Garak sipped his tea.

Today he was dressed as a Vulcan to blend in. "That will not be possible. Give me his name and com number. I will arrange the meeting."

"Sir that is -"

"Look I am paying for a service. If I choose to help your master, it will be because it suits my needs. I am not his agent." He grabbed his throat.

"Yes, Sir." He choked. He was pushed back. "The contact is Jeremiah Grayson. He wants to kill the Grayson family. Simion has received the contract from your government. This alliance may not stand. The whole Federation and the Grayson family are to be eliminated."

Garak froze and knew he could not trust this contact any longer. Yet he had to send a message. He would send a message coded to warn his government he could no longer trust this route. He leaned back and gave the Orion the message. He now knew he had to choose. Garak cursed silently, because he could not kill Amanda without destroying his wife's love for him.

"I will of course follow my government's directives. The alliance will not stand." Garak said sipping his tea.

"Yes sir. We have arranged to destroy the Federation you only have the family. Sarek will be destroyed with the council."

Garak started and knew he had a problem.

"This is not the venue to speak of this. Come we will find a more private area."

The Orion followed Garak out into the alley. He removed a com link and transmitted the information. When he was done, he entered a ground car with Garak. The Driver took them away. The Orion relaxed now feeling he could speak freely.

"Tell me how will this be done?" Garak asked He poured rare ale for his informant.

The Orion smiled "I can not tell you. Only know it will be the end of the Federation. Vulcan will be loathed by the entire galaxy."

Garak waited until they were out of town. The car halted and he got out and grabbed his contact. He pinned him against the car and pressed his honor blade to his throat.

"Talk, how this will happen." His blade drew a thin cut on the agents' neck.

The contact froze in fear. He was not a brave man. He had no intention of dying. He quickly told Garak all he knew. Garak smiled and tapped the car. The driver existed and he pushed The Orion to the Vulcan driver.

"Take him."

"You are working with the Vulcans? Traitor?"

Garak grabbed him. "I am not a traitor." He struck the agent knocking him out cold. "I just think peace is better for my family."

The Vulcan's brow rose.

"I should kill him." The Vulcan looked at Garak.

"There is no need. We will need him. He will be detained somewhere safe."

The driver pinned a devise to his shirt. Removing a com unit

"One to beam up to the brig."

The Orion was beamed away. Garak considered what to do next. He had to save his family but not betray his world. Somehow, he had a feeling to do this he would have to save the Federation as well. Honor was a damned inconvenience at times. He had given his word to Sarek and now he had to honor it.

Part 59 (Boy Scout)

Garak looked at the male security guard and leaned against the ground car. How in Hades was he going to pull this off? What was he going to tell the Admiral? He had sent a message that he did not trust the contact. That would perhaps buy him some time. He could use his former contacts to send the news of his marriage. He looked across the car and decided he was going to have to do this alone. He could not inform Sarek of his government's plans. Garak would stop the assassinations and if he had to, he would give up Jeremiah. He looked forward to discussing the issue with this treacherous human. He had been burning with rage when he learned that not only were the Sarek and the Grayson family to be killed but all relatives within two generations. That meant his wife and his new son as well. No, he would not allow this. He had found his home and clan. He was a Romulan this was true but a true Romulan defended his mate to the death.

Only if that mate was a threat and traitor would they be sacrificed. Even then, a true mate would choose the final honor with them. No, he would not sacrifice Adrianna. Adrianna loved Amanda and Amanda loved Sarek. If Skon and T' Lara were killed Sarek would become a ruthless enemy. The logical thing was to keep them all safe and secure. He thought about the Andorian Ambassador Felix and knew he was a natural counter to Sarek. He briefly considered allowing the assassins to take out this threat. Then he decided that it would not work because Amanda considered the alien a friend. An angry Amanda was not something he wanted to risk. He could well see her leading a fleet to avenge her family and friends. No, Garak a decorated Commander in the Imperial Romulan Fleet had to save the Federation and his family. He cleaned his honor blade and shook his head. Looking at the Vulcan, he said.

"Where is Ambassador Sarek?"

"He is at his new house in the mountains. When we return I am to escort his lady wife and her cousin to his side."

"Indeed. Well it looks like we will be playing happy families."

The Vulcan agent brow rose not understanding the sarcastic comment. "Come I must send a report to Romulus."

"Sir?"

"I know this is insane, trust me Vulcan." He rolled his eyes. "I have no intention of having a war break out. A war would mean I would need to fight my new family. That is not something I am willing to do. War is not in any ones best interests. Ironic I am actually beginning to understand why you Vulcan's chase logic. "

"Indeed it is simpler to act in a logical manner."

"Then why is what I am about to do so illogical? I am about to save the Federation and disobey my government. Logic has nothing to do with it. Love however does. Unless it is logical to love ones mate?"

"A male must protect his mate. That is a biological imperative. Humans need to be happy to be healthy. So ensuring your lady is happy is logical."

"damn Kolar you are right it is logical in a twisted sort of way. Come on I have to find a way to do this without hurting my people."

"Garak it is admirable that you are acting with honor to both planets."

"Thanks Kolar."

"One does not thank Logic Garak. Ambassador Sarek is right you are a unique individual." Kolar said

Garak grinned. "Yes I am a regular boy scout." using a term Amanda had used when referencing his actions in regards to Rordan and Adrianna. He decided then and there that Romulans were superior to Vulcans because his driver had a blank look on his face. He had been on Earth less then a month and was already understanding idioms where the Vulcan had been here ten years and still did not understand human speech patterns.

Part 60( Brats and Red Tape)

Skon boarded the Surak and went to his cabin. He was returning to Earth with T'Lara ,and Daniel. It seemed that Sarek had several interesting proposals to make. He wanted to discuss them in person so that there could be no leaks. He also needed advice on how to deal with Garak and Adrianna's situation. He had been incredulous when Sarek had informed him of the Romulan who was now living in the Vulcan Consulate. He had for a moment wondered if his son had gone crazy. The fact that the Romulan was now bonded to Amanda's cousin was reason enough to explain his son's lack of logic. Sarek had no good sense where his wife was concerned. Then Skon thought he could well understand this. No male was logical when it came to keeping his mate safe and secure. In Amanda's case it was even more complicated because of her deeply emotional state.

T' Mara had been very surprised that they would be returning to Earth so quickly. She had not been pleased when she learned he reason. A Romulan in the Consulate? What was Sarek thinking? Some days she truly wondered why she became a security officer.

Daniel of course was not happy.

"Mother can I not stay here? I don't want to go back to Earth."

"Daniel no one will be here to care for you." T' Lara explained.

"But, I am ok really. I just got here. I am just getting used to the gravity…"

"We will return. Amanda needs the family there."

"Great. I was hoping not to have to go back for years."

"Daniel we are diplomatic family. We will often be traveling." T'Lara explained she watched as her son became almost belligerent.

"Yeh , I guess. I just…." He was afraid that his guardian would think he was running home. He looked away. "Really I am almost an adult!" He suddenly became quiet.

T' Lara knew something was bothering him. Yet he had just closed down. He tossed clothing into a bag and closed it. Following his mother to the flitter. They would be meeting Skon in an hour. T'Lara had no idea how to handle Daniel's sudden outburst. She was concerned and decided to consult a healer. Perhaps Daniel had become ill form spending to much time in the heat. It could explain his erratic behaviors. She watched him as he slumped in the flitter. Skon read the report on the possibility that Andoria might join them in backing the Prime Directive. He was pleased at this turn of events. He was unclear about the reason for it. He was equally surprised to learn Andoria wanted to exchange educators. He considered this and found that the idea held appeal. Andoria had many fine engineers and mathematicians. He knew he would look forward to hearing them speak on various subjects. Skon was reading in their cabin or trying to as he heard

Thud,- Thunk Thud- Daniel tossed the basketball against the wall. He was scared. He could see his guardian causing problems. He would be accused of changing his mind and of making Skon and T' Lara bring him back. What if his former guardian tried to keep him on Earth? He was still afraid that this was all a dream and he would wake up alone.

Part 61 (Dialogue)

Sarek closed the door to his study and walked to a pair of chairs facing a fireplace. He turned on the gas flame and motioned for Garak to sit.

"What troubles thee?"

Garak looked into the flames. "When I was sent here to Earth I had nothing to lose and everything to gain. I was chosen for this mission for several reasons. First, I am skilled at languages and can work well alone. I am qualified in many areas. I have carried out several successful missions. A few I am proud of and a few…A few I wish I had not had to do."

He looked at Sarek carefully. Sarek simply listened he was not going to judge it was not his place. Garak was Romulan and Sarek had assumed he would follow his Planets orders. Sarek understood that, sometimes it was hard to do ones duty. He to have on occasion done or acted in a way he would have preferred not to. Vulcan's interests had to come first, just as Garak had to protect Romulus.

"Sarek It was an accident the meeting between Adrianna and me. I never intended to see her again. I did not want to hurt her. I liked the boy and she fascinated me. The fact is she was, is a complication."

"Garak, this is something I can well understand. Amanda caught me as well."

Garak smiled ruefully. "I was going to walk away so she would not be drawn into my life. It was the honorable thing to do. Then she was attacked. Any plans I had went away. In that instant I knew I would do anything and kill anyone who threatened her or Rordan."

Sarek nodded again understanding. "The problem is she is close to your wife. They are like sisters. She would be most displeased if harm came to her."

Sarek stiffened. "Tell me." he demanded.

Garak looked up and for the first time could see the similarities in the Vulcan. He looked ready to kill. His control was clearly strained to the limits.

"My government fears this alliance. They believe that the humans have gained a voice on Vulcan. That perhaps Vulcan has gained a new shipyard and new powers to control Star Fleet."

Sarek leaned back folding his fingers to center himself.

"I now control twenty five percent of Amanda's fathers company. He is still in control of the enterprise."

"I know this. I also think that it is actually a good thing. I believe that the humans will be more under control; they are wild and emotional." Garak said.

Sarek's brow rose. He gave a pointed look at his cousin by marriage.

"I know, we are too. Perhaps that is the point. Someone has to have a clear logical head."

"Indeed." Sarek said amused now.

"The Tal shair ordered the deaths of the Federation Council and the Grayson family to the second generation."

Sarek rose and pinned Garak.

"I can not allow this Sarek. I do not want to betray my people but Adrianna and Rordan are mine. I cannot even allow harm to you or Amanda. She would despise me."

Sarek released him and faced the flames fighting for control. Logically he knew that Garak would not have told him if he intended harm.

"I have to find a way to convince them Vulcan is going to keep the peace. The new policy of yours could do it. The issue is it I do not know when they plans to destroy the council. Help me. Help me stop them so we can have peace. Sarek I am a loyal Romulan but what they plan would start a war." Garak explained.

"You are not the one to do the assassination?" Sarek asked

"No it was planned by Jeremiah Grayson and it is already in place. I can not think how they plan to kill so many."

"Logically it will be all at once."

"A bomb or bio weapon was what I thought they might use." Garak said "The problem is I do not know when, where, who or how."

"We will find a way to stop this and protect all our worlds. We are not your enemy Garak. Would it surprise you to know we on Vulcan long for reunification too?"

Garak was stunned and he was relived because he did not feel so alone now. Oddly, he trusted Sarek perhaps even more then he trusted his own handlers. Family was the bond that he was trusting in now. He wondered if he was perhaps deluding himself about peace. Then again, there were worse delusions to have.

Sarek looked at his new relatives and knew he had to trust him. A part of him wanted to rip Garak apart for even hinting at harming Amanda. The rational side told him Garak had as much or more to lose then he did. He would seek peace. It was the only logical thing to do. Now more then ever the Prime Directive had to go through. It was perhaps the best chance the Federation had of convincing the Romulans that they would not seek to create buffer states. A strong healthy Federation would mean that there would be no need to seek to conquer other worlds. That the greater the diversity the stronger the peace would be.

"We must find out where the attack will be." Sarek said calmly

"I thought it might be several attacks but that would be harder to do. I believe that hired assassins are to do the job. A bomb would be most efficient."

"The general assembly meeting is the best time. All of the council and Star Fleets top officials will be present." Sarek said, "I also believe that John Grayson is to address the council regarding the new ships his company is building. Amanda requested permission to attend and I am certain her mother will as well."

"Adrianna is going to be representing Heather and Jamie. Yes, Sarek that is the most likely place. Now we must find the who and the when?" Garak said

Garak and Sarek spoke for over half an hour. They came to an agreement a treaty of sorts. For the sake of their respective mates they were going to work together to stop this plot. Garak knew he might well be considered a traitor for even talking to Sarek about this situation. He knew deep down he had no choice

Part 62 (Order)

Harmony smiled as she watched the two males talk. She had to admit it had not been easy to find a way to override Garak's loyalty to the Empire. She had in the end counted on biology and honor. The fact that Garak was still relatively Vulcan in physiology had helped the cause. He was in the minority on Romulus a Romulan who could still go through Ponn Farr. His meeting Adrianna and the chemical reaction of her pheromones had drawn him to her. The fact that a male was hurting her and Rordan had triggered the ancient need to challenge. Garak had been caught by biology. His emotions had been peaked by his need for a family and mate. Rordan's simple acceptance and Adrianna's submission to his initial suit had created the perfect lure. Now he would protect them because he considered them his. Adrianna was his mate. Her needs and even her happiness became essential for his peace of mind and well being. The fact that Rordan looked up to him made him want to do the right thing. He wanted to be a male who had honor who his new son could admire. The values of honor and family were the core of a Romulan. He might appear to break his governments plans up and not achieve the political goals but his actions were what any Romulan would expect in regards to family and clan.

Harmony was pleased because Garak would be the first of many who would in time influence the one who would Help reunite the Children of Vulcan and their Romulan and Reman cousins. He would never lose his sense of honor and pride in his people. She smiled as he listened and communicated openly and honestly with Sarek. She hoped they figured out the dangers.

"Elder we must ensure that the Senator allows Garak to live. He will be in danger for helping Sarek."

"Harmony we can not interfere."

"I can speak to his dreams." Lucian offered. "The Senator is a religious man. He will listen to the dream. He to wishes for peace and for reunification. You know that a he has a new daughter. Perhaps a bonding could be arranged."

The elder leaned back. "Perhaps , if not his daughter then perhaps his grandchild. Go Lucian suggest that Garak's plan is better because he will be able to watch the Federation and Vulcan."

Lucian smiled and moments latter appeared at Romulus.

He whispered into the Senators ear.

Part 63 ( Adolescence and Arrogance) NC-17

Daniel left his room still angry that they were returning to Earth. He had been so happy on Vulcan. He had finally after almost two weeks began to breath easier. His Tri-Ox injections were down to one a day and that was only a half dosage. He wished that he could have stayed home. He had just turned eighteen and was an adult. Why would they not trust him? He knew that they did not celebrates such and event but did it make him less of an adult because of it? Amanda had remembered and called to wish him a Happy Birthday promising to celebrated when he got back to Earth. He did not want that. He never wanted to go back there, at least not for years. He wanted to be Vulcan and follow the Vulcan way. He hated he was so angry and frustrated and unable to communicated his fear.

Daniel headed for the Surak's gym eager to work out his frustration. He saw T' Mara but was in no mood to talk. He turned on his heel and ran down the hall. He just wanted to get away from Vulcan logic for an hour or so. He knew working out with the weapons like the Lipra he carried was the best way to fight his frustration and anger.

T' Lara was concerned for her son. She went looking for Skon to discuss the matter. She did not understand his sudden anger and resentment. Surely he should know That she and Skon wanted only to see to his care and well being?

T' Looked at her calendar and noted that in their hurry to return to Earth for the conference that they had missed their son's birthday. Could this be the reason he was so surly? She looked up the significance of the day. She folded her fingers and wondered if this was the cause of his rebellion did Daniel truly think he was now an adult? He was still a child by Vulcan standards and she would treat him as such. He had understood that they were there to help and guide his growth she was certain of that. Why was he so angry? She closed her eyes to try to meditate on this before seeking our her husband's council.

T' Mara followed Daniel to keep an eye on him his
actions were not logical and she could see he was angry. Anger was a negative emotion and T' Mara was concerned that it would cause Daniel injury. He was carrying a Lipra and she was afraid he would injure himself with the weapon. Anger was not an emotion to have when one practiced with so deadly a weapon.

Daniel entered the gym and set the Lirpa against the wall. He stripped off his sweatshirt and sweat pants as the room was very warm. He began to stretch and loosen his muscles. He was angry but not foolish enough to fail to properly prepare. Once he had finished he picked up the weapon and moved to the center of the room. He began to go through the basic forms. The weapon he was using was a practice version. It had a blade that was dull. It could do damage to a person but it was more blunted. He began the moves in his mind seeing his guardian. He had not really understood how deeply he hated the man until he was away. Always he had suppressed his feelings because they had done him no good. He had simply ignored the cruel word and lack of care.

Daniel felt he should not have to be exposed to his guardian. He knew that he would be at the spaceport to gloat. The reason would be because of Star Fleet Security but Daniel knew better. He would be there to gloat and make crude remarks about the Vulcan's wanting to get rid of him already. He was scared that that might actually be the truth. He had been a disruption to their lives. He was afraid he was not fitting in and that they would keep him for Amanda's sake alone. He had never cared before but he was afraid. He had come in the last weeks to think of them as his parents and family.

He thrust the Lirpa forward and spun around. He was using the weapon to force out his anger and rage. He could not think of anything but his desire to be rid of his pain. He was afraid his guardian would hurt Skon and T' Lara for some reason. He had never thought about his xenophobic ways before now however he was afraid. The man had a lot of power on Earth and could find a way to hurt them. Daniel knew many on Earth feared the Vulcan people. He shivered as he remembered some documents he had read. Star Fleet was afraid because of the raid Sarek had made to retrieve Amanda. They no longer believed that Vulcan was peaceful and a friend. Daniel knew he should confide his fears to his parents but he was afraid to make things worse. He was trying so hard to be a proper Vulcan and did not want to remind them he was human. He did not wish to see revulsion in their eyes.

T' Mara came into the Gym and watched as Daniel was recklessly going through his exercises. She raised her brow as she watched the intensity of his actions. Clearly the youth was upset about something.

"Kadith. " She called to make him stop.

Daniel spun around and saw T' Mara. He had no desire to talk. He was angry and needed to work his anger and fear out.

"Leave me alone." He shouted.

"I can not. You are acting Recklessly."

"So what do you care! Get away from me or I will make you." He shifted to a defensive position. "I don't need your advice. I don't need you to tell me what to do."

"Daniel you must put down the Lirpa. Such actions as you are taking endanger you and anyone else who may enter the room." T' Mara said calmly and rationally.

"I said leave me alone." He wanted her gone so she be safe. He did not trust himself right now. He looked at her and swallowed hard. She looked so good to him. He wanted her. She had to go away before he did something stupid.

Daniel Charged T' Mara. Her quick reflexes allowed her to jump and roll out of the way. Daniel's attack perplexed her as she rolled to her feet with ease. T' Mara grabbed staff and met his next attack. The blow sent a shock threw his body and enraged him further. He pressed the attack. Rage and fear making him lose all rational thinking. T' Mara felt the waves of confusion and anger flow off him. It was almost a physical blow. His pain and emotional turmoil was very great. She knew he was not thinking only reacting out of emotion. T' Mara knew for both their safety she had to disarm him. They fought for several more minutes as she tried to tire him out. Daniel however, was stronger in anger then he was normally and he managed to knock the staff from her hands in a totally illogical move. She then felt the lower end of the Lirpa catch her leg. She stumbled and instinctively kicked out. Her blow connected with his legs and he lost his Lirpa and ended up on the floor next to her. T' Mara believed that their being disarmed should end the fight. She quickly found this was an error as Daniel rolled and crouched.

T' Mara moved and locked the door determined he would not get away until they solved this problem. He could not be seen this out of control it would reflect badly on him. She was certain she could clam him down and get him to behave rationally.

"Go away I want to be alone." He shouted.

T' Mara felt his pain and moved to him. "That would not be wise given your emotional state. Come I will meditate with you. You will feel better."

He shook his head. "I do not want to meditate. "

He began to stalk her. She backed away instinctually wary now. His look was dark and flushed.

"You want to help me then come here." He said. He suddenly wanted more then to talk.

"Daniel what is wrong?"

T' Mara walked to him every instinct warning her that something was very wrong. She felt flushed and she was now fighting her own anger and his rude actions. She breathed hard and tried to take calming breaths.

Daniel struck out at her and she blocked him with ease catching his arm and pulling him close. Her arms going around him to stop his irrational actions. T' Mara felt him try to push her away and without thinking swept his legs from under him. Daniel went down but refused to let go of her and she tumbled on top of him. Her eyes locked in his as she looked down at him. He growled in anger and rolled over pinning her with his larger frame.

Daniel was angry and he wanted her to pay for stopping him. He did not like being reminded he was weaker then she was. He did not like he was breathing hard in this atmosphere. He wanted her to feel his frustration and have the same difficulty he was. Daniel leaned forward and kissed T' Mara his lips stealing her breath. T' Mara felt his anger and his Arousal and now understood why he had warned her away. He was not in control. She could feel his need, lust that was primal and his need to dominate. She was not about to let him act so foolishly. She was bound to keep him safe even from himself. T' Mara pushed him back and pinned him. She caught his arms and pinned them above his head. She was breathing as hard as he was now.

"This is not wise."

Daniel struggled and as he bucked up she could feel his desire. T' Mara swallowed hard as his scent was very arousing. She tried to remind herself he was still a child. That fact however was being belayed by his actions. Rage and anger had disappeared and lust had replaced it. She felt his emotions flood her and knew she was not being fair. He wanted far more from her then a simple sexual encounter. His lust she might have contained and fought. Daniel however was projecting love and need. He was seeking and anchor in a world he did not fully understand. She tried to hold him still even ast his lips found her neck and began to kiss her. She groaned and kissed him with passion. Releasing his hands do she could grip his face. T' Mara felt him grab her and deepen the kiss. Fire raged thorough them both as he cried out to her. T' Mara's every instinct was to offer him solace and comfort. She did not understand why she needed to ease him only that it was as necessary to her as oxygen.

I am not a child. I want you. I nee you. I am a man damn it.

She groaned This is not right. I am supposed to keep you safe. I am sworn to protect you.

He laughed as he reversed their positions. Daniel looked down at her kissing her hard. I feel safe here in your arms.

T' Mara never even realized that they were not speaking her own lust rising to meet his. She gasp as he ripped her t-Shirt off her and tossed it aside. His lips found her and she cried out. She had never expected this to turn sexual. She had little experience with males on this level. In this area Daniel held the advantage and he took it. He suckled her and she arched under him. He wanted her and he wanted to prove he was a man. The primitive side of his brain was determined to prove it in the most basic way. There was also more then that. He loved her and needed comfort. Daniel knew that he was out of control but he needed to be connected to someone and something.

T' Mara held him to her and forgot he was angry and forgot she was supposed to be the adult. Instead she gave in to her own desire. She ripped his shirt off. It was torn in half and tossed away. Her nails dug into his back drawing blood. Lust filled her and she wanted him. His aggression had triggered her own. She wanted more then a simple act. Her hands went to his face. He rolled over and held her to him. Daniel's own fingers found her temples. Instantly they both reached for what they needed far more then the sexual encounter. Minds touched and melded. She gasped at the power she encountered as he opened up and let her in. He might not be as strong as a Vulcan but he was not weak either. T'Mara was flooded by his love and need. Daniel surrendered and let her take control. He had no idea what was happening but he wanted it. He showed her every desire he had. She sensed his anger his fear and his concerns. His lips locked onto hers as he poured his emotions out. She held him safe in her arms as his body shook. Their minds slowly began to turn to each other and become one. It was a chaotic process because of his raging emotions. T ' Mara knew she was losing herself in his mind. His needs were becoming hers. She shuttered and opened herself to his need. She could not have stopped the bonding process if she had wanted to at this point. He called to her and she answered his desires with her own She let him go and felt his arms hold her. He was calmer now as she began to control his rage and anger. She soothed him with calming reassurance and love. Her arms offered acceptance and peace. She looked down at him and saw he was now hers completely. He looked at her with such longing and love that she shook with it. She had wanted to wait to take this slowly to help him understand what it would mean to them both. His lose of control had ended any chance of that. She swallowed as she read his desire for a physical union.

Daniel stroked her back and stripped off her clothing his own was tossed aside. He lifted her onto his body. " T' Mara please." He begged. " I need this."

T' Mara felt his arousal and knew he was letting her decide. She swallowed hard and lowered herself onto him. Their bodies joined and his mind found hers at the same time. She felt his relief and his joy. Peace flooded her as he united them. T' Mara had never understood the need to be physically connected. Like most Vulcans' sex was a necessity not a pleasure.

Daniel reaction was unique and so different. She felt so complete with him. His movements started a fire inside her and she raced along a with him. She felt his efforts to bring her pleasure and go slowly. She smiled and moved more rapidly. This time was for him. She had found pleasure in the joining of their minds in a way she had never expected. He was hers and she was determined to show him this.

"T' Mara baby Please. " he begged as she teased him and he cried out as he climaxed. She held him and he now knew why Amanda had refused to leave Sarek. It was an amazing thing to have her in his mind as they made love. "I love you." He said softly.

"I cherish thee Daniel." She said as he held her. She shivered as she slowly came back to herself. He rolled her off him and kissed her. Looking down at her he smiled. "I cherish thee. I am sorry I lost control. I do not understand why."

It does not matter my beloved. We are one now and I will help you. She kissed his head. Her mind reached out to soothe his rage.

Daniel held her somehow knowing that this event would change both of their lives and that this new bond would be vital to their survival. He had tried to resist the need to take action but he had been so out of control.

T' Mara settled him and he was able to think clearly and rationally. This was what he had needed this connection to an other.

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T' Lara found her mate with the Captain. She walked to his side.

Skon could sense her worry and went to her side. "What troubles thee?"

"Daniel is acting strange. I am concerned for him"

"T' Mara followed him to the Gym. I am certain she will assist him." Skon said

"Is that wise? He was in a rage."

Skon looked at his wife. "T' Mara will handle him. She is trained to defend herself."

T' Lara looked at Skon wondering if he understood. "My husband what if she does not wish to defend herself?"

Skon's brow rose. He had not considered that event. "Daniel is a child still."

"No Skon by Terran law he is an Adult. He ….May be a danger to her."

Skon looked at his wife. " I would say T' Mara will choose wisely. She will not harm Daniel."

"Perhaps you should arrange a marriage. I had thought we might have time. " She looked away. T'Lara's face was flushed.

Skon stood close to her. " Daniel will not wait my wife. He wants her. I will arrange the marriage when the time is right."

"Skon if they… T' Mara , Daniel they will bond. They are so drawn to one an other." T' Lara stuttered.

Skon looked away." They must choose T' Lara. We can not force it. Daniel is young."

"Not that young. He will claim her. Skon he looks at her like you looked at me."

"Yes and he will do the proper thing." Skon said firmly.

T'Lara was not so certain as she recalled what anger could do to passion.

TBC…