-1IDIC - New Frontiers


By : FireStar

Beta Terry


Any mistakes after are Lisa's alone.

Disclaimers: Gene Roddenberry and the Corporations own Star Trek and all TOS characters. Any others are inventions of the Author.

Summary: This is a sequel to IDIC New Beginnings. Amanda and Sarek are now married by Earth standards and have begun their journey to Vulcan. An unexpected outbreak on an Andorian colony requires the Surak to lend humanitarian aid. The Surak is attacked but escapes. In an effort to avoid war the colony's Governor Felix gives a reception honoring the Vulcan's assistance. Amanda uses this to help foster better relations. Sarek, unwilling to disappoint his new bride and seeing an opportunity, allows her to invite them home to Vulcan.

IDIC- New Frontiers-

Part 69 (Concessions)

Felix prepared for the Federation Conference. He was in a pleasant mood. His conversation with his government had been successful. He had managed to convince them that Sarek's Idea of a Prime Directive was a good one. They had a few minor suggestions that he was certain Vulcan could accept and it might perhaps even make it easier for the Terran's to adapt as well. Felix reread his proposal and satisfied copied it to his PADD. He enclosed it into his case and snapped it shut. He was certain that he was going to be successful in this new role because he was now certain that Vulcan genuinely wanted peace and prosperity for all of the Federation. Felix contacted Sarek and informed him that he would have Adoria's support if these points proved acceptable.

Sarek read the proposal and had to admit it was perhaps the carrot that might sway the humans. He contacted his father and received approval for the changes. He had additional good news as well. With these proposed changed Betazid would sign on. Sarek was very satisfied. He did a mental count of the votes on the Security Council.

Vulcan - Four
Betazid- Four
Andoria- Four
Tellerite- Four
Terra-?

They now had the votes necessary to bring it to the full Federation Assembly. He was pleased and knew in an open session it would pass. Sarek informed Felix that Vulcan was in approval of the changes and that they considered Andoria wise in proposing them. It was a minor change but, one that would make it hard for Earth to refuse. They altered the Directive to allow them to intercede if the Planet in question had been colonized by a Federation world. Sarek was not certain he approved of the change completely, yet he was willing to admit he himself would wish to intercede if a lost Vulcan colony needed help. Allowing this change would mean that they could have limited interventions with those who had been seeded from the home worlds. He could understand the concern that they should help those of their own kind. Sarek was also pleased to learn that they would all arrive together presenting a united front that Earth would have to listen to. Sometimes image was everything to the humans.
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Amanda laid out her dress with care. She wanted to look perfect as she was representing not only her family but her nation as well. She was honored to stand in for Heather today. Heather had fallen ill after their visit and discovered she was pregnant with twins. She had been ordered take bed rest as she had not yet been able to carry a pregnancy to term. Heather had begged Amanda to take her place. Amanda had been all to happy to do so. While she understood her need to be free of Clan affairs so she could be with Sarek sometimes she missed the interaction. She also felt she had forced Heather to take her place. Amanda was grateful to be able to ease the burden this time. She also had to admit it was going to be a lot of fun to rattle the Terran and American presidents chains. Amanda was still very angry over Adrianna's and Garak's treatment at the hands of New York's finest. This would be a not so subtle reminder of who and what they were.
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The operative slipped into the assembly rooms and checked his bomb. There could be no mistakes or there would be Hades to pay. The operative moved with care pretending to be adjusting microphones and Video cameras smiling at the passing FBI and Star Fleet patrols. When finished there was no doubt that anyone would survive the blast and the bio-agents. Simion would be well pleased with the efforts and with luck he would be replacing Jeremiah as the agent on Earth. Skon was well pleased that the meeting had gone so well. The amused looked on the Ambassador's face had his son squirming. Skon however felt it was suitable punishment for the youths reckless behavior. T' Mara had managed to escape the scrutiny and being Vulcan was of course better able to shield her thoughts and emotions. T' Mara had gone almost immediately to discuss security issues with the head of the Royal Guard so her interaction had been limited.

Part 70 (Order and Guidance)

Skon summoned his son to his side. Daniel went to him blushing deeply. He could not hide his discomfort. Skon motioned his son to sit down across from him.

T' Lara looked at T' Mara as she prepared a light snack. She handed her a Kava root and a knife to begin cleaning. Absently T' Mara began to chop the root. She had her eyes watching the movements of the knife. It was a way to distract herself.

"Thee has bonded with my son." It was a statement not a question.

T' Mara looked up and said. "Yes we have bonded."

"I am pleased that you will be my daughter. I would have been more pleased had you waited. Daniel is still a child."

T' Mara looked up at T' Lara. "He is a man."

This time T' Lara looked away. "Perhaps physically he is."

"Mentally as well My lady. Daniel helped me complete the bond. He has great skills for a human."

"I had hoped he would have more time to mature and become accustomed to Vulcan." T' Lara said firmly.

T' Mara looked at her and said firmly." He is very adaptable. I cherish Daniel and will help him become a part of our world. This was not planned."

"Impulsiveness is a human trait."

T' Mara winced. T' Lara had a very valid point and she had to agree. "Daniel is human and I find I have no concept of logic where he is concerned. It is simply there, I was drawn to him from the first."

T' Lara had to agree that that had indeed been the case for both of them. Daniel had been stricken from the first. Amanda had called it Love at First Sight. She acknowledged such a thing could happen in humans but that a Vulcan woman would admit such was staggering.

"He is young T' Mara and will require guidance. We will not release him to your care completely."

T' Mara stiffened.

"Skon and I will accept this bond and you have our blessings. Do not think we seek to interfere in it. Rather we would offer our blessings and support. You will move in with us if you wish to be with Daniel. He is now bound by our laws and is still a child. His care is our responsibility. While you are bonded there are many things you will need help adjusting to. He is human and you are Vulcan. It is therefore wise that you take the council of your elders. He has much to learn and it will be advisable that he has his families support as well as your. I think it is in both your interests to be guided by us at this time."

T' Mara was not pleased with this statement. There was a certain logic to the suggestion that she could not refute. It would not be hard to move in with Daniel. In some ways it would actually make her job easier.

T' Lara watched as the young Vulcan carefully weighed her words. She wondered if she understood she to was now family and would need to be guarded? Moving her to the houses main rooms would allow this without raising that issue just yet. T' Lara knew that T' Mara was highly skilled in her field and as much as she and Skon would now wish to protect her it was not going to be simple. It would be far easier to use her concern for her bond-mate to achieve this goal.

"That is a logical suggestion. I am honored that you approve. I thought we had more time. He was so angry and in such pain. I would not could not leave him hurting. He is afraid he will be abandoned. I know that you and Skon would never do that and Daniel does on some level as well. His emotions however overwhelm him. I think the bond will ground him. He knows I will never leave him."

"Why does he fear we would abandon him? He is our son."

"He feels he has failed you."

"How?" T' Lara was genuinely puzzled.

" His guardian told him you would bring him back to Earth in less then a year."

T' Lara looked at her sharply. "Surly he understands this is for Vulcan? Our return has no reflection on Daniel as our son. We only wished to have him with us. He is important to our family."

"Yes, I think he knows this but is still afraid. It is an emotional reaction." T' Mara answered. "He does not grasp the parental bond as a Vulcan child would."

"Then we must make him understand. We will explain this daughter."

T' Mara nodded grateful that the conversation had not been as difficult as it could have been. For they both cared for Daniel and wanted what was best for him.

Skon looked at his son. "What you have done was not wise Daniel."

Daniel looked at him firmly. "T' Mara is mine." His voice was calm and held not emotion.

Skon looked at Daniel and for a moment forgot he was human. His son was not backing down and was emphatic about this.

"T' Mara is a fine woman. You have chosen well. That my son… is not the issue. The issue is that you are very young to have formed such a bond."

Daniel raised a brow. "You were bound at seven years old I am 18 how can I be to young?"

A logical argument. Skon locked eyes with his son. "That was a betrothal bond Daniel. T' Lara and I did not consummate the bond until we were to be married."

Daniel had the grace to blush. "I want to marry her. I never meant to show her disrespect. I love

T' Mara with all my heart and soul." Once more his responses were entirely human. "I want to spend the rest of my days taking care of her."

"Indeed. Well then we shall have to arrange a proper marriage. Daniel I know you care for her. She is now a part of my family and I am responsible for her well being as well as yours."

"Yes sir." Daniel said not understanding

"She is our chief of security my son. Now as a member of our family she must be guarded as well. I would not take her position from her."

"T'Mara would not like that." Daniel said understanding. "She should move in with us. I will be able to guard her then."

Skon almost smiled. Daniel's sudden concern spoke well of him. He understood that his son had a lot of growing up to do and would need his guidance. T'Lara and he had discussed this in detail. They had decided to use the youths concern for their mates to bend them to their will. It was clear that neither was mature enough to live alone. While physically they were adults mentally they had much to learn. A guiding hand would be wise for several years. Then there was the fact that Daniel had to complete his education. It would be simpler if he and T' Mara were not troubled with household tasks.

"Daniel we must not let T' Mara know this. It would injure her professional pride."

"I understand sir." Daniel said not even thinking that T' Mara would not have pride.

Skon was not pleased with using emotional terms but he knew it was the easiest way to get his son to yield.

"You will study hard and not worry about anything. There is time enough for you to establish your own household."

Daniel nodded. He had to admit he had some concerns about this. He had reacted and not considered all of the implications.

"I want to take care of her father. She is important to me. I know I have a lot to learn. I know that mother and you will teach me to be a good husband. I am sorry I acted so impulsively and caused this confusion. I am not sorry that she is mine though. I feel peace and contentment for the first time in my life. I know you and mother care for me. I know that you wanted me. With T' Mara it is more. I know she needs me." Daniel touched his heart. "I feel it here."

"I understand Daniel. The bond takes away all uncertainty." Skon said

Skon was now certain he and T' Lara would be able to guide their children without protest. Daniel would not seek to leave because he was concerned for T' Mara safety. That had been their greatest fear that his pride would cause him to seek independence before he was ready. While Skon knew T' Mara could support Daniel well enough that would have hurt his pride. This way both would be in his household safe and secure. Skon had not doubt that T' Mara would agree as well after his wife listed the logical reasons for them to remain. T' Mara would want Daniel to have the best chance of becoming a part of Vulcan society and that was best achieved from his home. He also knew that T' Mara would see this as a chance to increase the families safety and security. She would however not place herself in that category. Skon and T'Lara knew that the only solution to that issue was to move her closer to them. That way the guards would have and easier time watching out for her without her knowledge. In time she would accept her place and value to the family for now though it was far simpler to just work around her position.

"Father how can I block the Betazid better?"

Skon was pleased his son still was willing to learn. He receded to explain the best techniques.
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Ambassador Mariana of the Sixth House had been pleased with the meeting with Ambassador Skon. Often her people and Vulcan had some difficulties communicating. She had been pleasantly surprised to find that the Ambassador had a human son who was psi sensitive. That charming young man had been very open. She smiled at what she had learned. It seemed that the Ambassador's house would be increasing again soon. She thought that this was an excellent turn of events. As logical as Vulcan's were they were a little repressed emotionally. It would be a good thing for them to have to relate to emotional humans. The fact that there were now two such bonding in so important a house made her far more willing to trust them. Having emotional family members would allow the Vulcan ruling classes to better understand emotional beings. When Mariana had made her proposed changes she had not expected the Ambassador Sarek to go along with her emotional arguments as logical as they were. Sarek had surprised her by falling silent for a minute and then agreeing.

"Of course it is not logical to ignore emotional ties that one has to ones species. It is only logical that an emotional being would feel compelled to aid a member of their own kind. It would be unreasonable to expect them to abandon those they consider as clan members."

Sarek's agreement had shocked her. There was hope yet for Vulcan to better understand emotional beings. Her second suggestion that they present a united front had also been agreed to. She had also been slightly shocked to learn that the Andorians and Tellerite had also agreed to the proposal.

Part 71 (Breaking and Entering Phase One)

Garak looked over at T' Mara and sighed. He had not been able to shake his shadow. It seemed Sarek was right the Vulcan was very good. Worse he had also added a Betazid to the mix. He just hoped his superiors never found out. He would never be able to convince them he was working for Romulus best interests.

"Alright if you two are coming we need to set up a useable plan." He said

"I believe that they will be looking for possible disruptions. We will need to have a lookout and we will need searchers." T' Mara said "I believe it would be best for me to be the lookout." Czarina said. "I look human and can blend in. I will also be able to communicate with you both telepathically."

"That is indeed a wise." T' Mara agreed "The less attention we attract the better."

"We should go in tomorrow night. Search the place and get out." Garak said "I have a feeling it will not be simple. Who ever did this must have some high placed contacts."

"I would suggest Star Fleet has a mole." Czarina said

"It would not surprise me." Garak said he found himself liking the Betazid woman.

"We must be careful then. Garak how would you do this?" T' Mara asked.

Garak was not offended. He leaned back. "I would set the bomb in the least likely place and cause the maximum disruption to the alliance."

"Then it will be placed close to the Humans or Vulcan's." Czarina said. T' Mara had to agree with the logic of that. "I would check near our delegation. The humans are displeased with us because of the kidnapping."

Garak smiled "I have to admit T' Mara you did a very good job detaining those kidnappers. Unfortunately you damaged the human male's egos."

"It is hardly our fault that they are from a lower gravity planet."

Garak grinned "Yes they are quite weak. It is hard to believe they can be such a threat."

T' Mara straightened as she remembered Daniel. "Not all of them."
Czarina grinned having caught the unguarded thoughts from Daniel earlier.

"We will need to check both areas out. We are assuming the assassin is human."

"I would be willing to gamble that it is a human or someone that could easily pass for one." Garak agreed. "There could well be more then one motive for this."

"Indeed. There is a chance such an event would damage the Federation. If not it could be for profit." T' Mara said.

"Humans are unpredictable." Czarina agreed.

"Then we shall find the connections and patterns." T' Mara said firmly.

Garak was certain they had a team that was qualified and ready. He gave each female a list of items they might need. "Here is some equipment we could use."

"We should not have weapons." T' Mara said "If we are discovered that would be best. We would not appear to be a threat."

"I tend to agree." Czarina said. "Our cover is that we will be aides checking out the forums.

Garak rolled his eyes. "Stun weapons, we can not be unarmed. If we run into the assassin we will need to be able to subdue him. If not stun weapons we may be forced to terminate them."

The women looked at each other and T' Mara answered for them. "Agreed. If we find them apprehension will be imperative. If we are fortunate then we will catch this being."

"We can hope." Czarina said." We should inform our Ambassadors of the plan."

Garak wondered how such pacifists had stayed alive so long. He had a feeling that despite all their skills the humans would be a more deadly adversary.

Part 72 ( Blood is Thicker then Water )

Czarina had to smile as she caught Garak's thoughts. The Romulan really did not understand her people or the Vulcan's very well. They were capable of violence and that is why they refrained from it. She shivered as she recalled some of what she had seen in T' Mara's mind. Sarek had ripped his human adversary apart. Blood fever or not that was very real threat. Fear of their own abilities made the Vulcan's leash their passions.

Being a Betazid she understood this quite well. It was the same reason they had such strict rules about their abilities. Granted an occasional off worlder's thoughts got threw .

They tried hard to ignore such things. They would be leaving in less then 12 hours they would all need rest. The conference started in 18 hours. She just hoped that they managed to avoid detection and remove the danger.

Daniel went to see Amanda he had a request to make. He had decided he was going to officially ask T' Mara to marry him. To do this he would need a ring. While he expected to be married by Vulcan custom he still felt it important that he give his bride to be a ring. To do this he would need help. He had no idea how to pick out such a gift. He knocked on Amanda and Sarek's door.

Sarek opened the door and was surprised to see Daniel there. He had been informed of the new bonding but had not expected the youth to come to them so quickly.

"Come in Daniel. Would you like water?"

"Yes, I would be honored Sarek." Daniel said formally.

Sarek poured him a glass and waited for his brother to tell him what was on his mind.

"Sarek I need Amanda's assistance. I find it necessary to purchase A ring for T' Mara."

"Why would you need to buy jewelry for her?" Sarek asked.

Daniel blushed. "I want to ask her to marry me. It is the proper thing to do."

Sarek brow shot up. He looked at Daniel. "If you wish to act in the proper manner then Skon should approach T' Mara's family to suggest the match."

"Yes, I know for the proper Vulcan way. I have asked father to do this for me. I also need to ask the human way. I am human Sarek. I want my cultures values to matter as well. Besides if she marries me twice no one can say we are not a family."

Sarek's eyes twinkled Amanda had used a similar logic on him. "This is true. Perhaps you should also ask T' Mara's father is that not also the tradition?"

"Perhaps but he might say no to me. I think Father will be better at convincing him." Daniel said a little nervously. "I wonder if I could convince T' Mara to elope?" Daniel looked slightly ill at the thought of being refused by T' Mara's family. "I mean they have to go along if we were already married right?"

Sarek looked at Daniel. "It is better to do this properly Daniel. Her father will respect you for following the proper forms."

He of course said nothing about the premature bonding as that was definitely out of order. Sarek however had a feeling T' Mara was as much responsible for that as Daniel. He could well imagine the passion the young male would have displayed. He could well understand how T' Mara lost control. His own was useless when it came to his wife and he was older and more mature. T' Mara for her all her responsibilities was really only biologically a year or two older then his human brother. His desire and her passion were like adding a flame to an incendiary. Sarek was actually impressed that they had refrained as long as they had. It seemed humans had a decidedly passionate affect on his people. He made a mental not to consider sending only bonded or married individuals for duty on Earth. While he had no doubt it was a good thing for his people to much change to fast was not. It might be better for Vulcan to grow accustomed to Amanda and Daniel before to many more mixed couples came into being. He also knew that their relationship was unsettling to Earth. The last thing he needed was for Earth to claim they were trying to take over by marrying all their best and brightest.

Not that such things had not happened In the past. Sarek considered it briefly then rejected it. No it was better that mixed bonding like his be done because his people desired it not for political gain. He filed the idea away for a latter discussion with Skon. He would not dismiss it totally. Perhaps in time such methods might prove useful. Sarek considered the bonding of Adrianna and Garak. Perhaps the humans would have a calming affect on their Romulan cousins. His lips turned upwards at Daniel's look of confusion.

"Do not be concerned Daniel. I was just considering that Garak to must ask permission to marry Adrianna. It will be interesting to see how her father reacts." There was no need to explain his thoughts to his brother. He had many years to learn about political posturing and intrigues. For now Sarek would allow him to remain the innocent child he was.

Daniel grinned. "Well Garak saved Adrianna's life and Rordan likes him. So I would guess her father will accept him. But what happens if he says No?"

Sarek's brow rose and he almost smiled. "Let us hope he says yes."

Daniel grinned. "Yes it could cause a minor war." He began to laugh. "Naw he will say yes as Rordan is already calling him daddy."

Part 73 ( The Games We Play)

Darkness fell and Garak was pleased that they had managed to reach the rooftop undetected.

Garak had been fascinated to watch Czarina pull the location of the needed Data from a Federation councilor mind. He was very impressed with T'Mara's skill as an agent. She had managed to break into the Starfleet Central Archives and retrieve the schematics to the Federation council's compound. For a moment he wished he could dare try to recruit her. He recalled however that it was even less likely to succeed now because she had against all odds taken a human mate. He considered that for a moment and began to see the true danger humans represented. They were simply to fascinating to be ignored. While they were in all ways different and perhaps weaker the Vulcanoid species was clearly fascinated with them. He could understand why Sarek might have been drawn to Amanda. He was at that age. Biologic necessity could easily have played a part in that bonding. He blushed as he realized that had been drawn by the fires as well. T' Mara however was a great deal younger. She was female and had less of a need to choose a human.

He wondered if he and Sarek had been deluding themselves? Biology was an excuse but, somehow he doubted it was the whole truth. Garak could admit if only to himself that he was in love with his bond-mate. He would do anything to keep her safe. Clearly T' Mara felt the same way. She had told her mate that she had an assignment at the library for Ambassador Sarek and that he should not wait up for her.

The truth with a twist. Garak had to admire that. Clearly humans were drawing them in. They were losing all common sense and perspective. Garak had a feeling T' Mara's human did not believe her but he had left to go speak to Amanda instead. Daniel had clearly wanted to talk to her tonight and was displeased with the delay. However, he could not and would not ,Interfere with her work. Garak almost felt sympathy for the youth. Almost. Somehow he had a feeling that there was more to the boy then they could see.

Daniel dressed with care. He could not believe what they were thinking of doing. He slipped out of his room and went to find Amanda and Adrianna. They would kill him if he did not tell them what was going on. There was no way he was letting T' Mara go this alone. He did not trust Garak and he was not risking her. No way was he sitting on the sidelines.

Felix was in a bad mood. He could not believe the news he had just received. dn those Orion's . He had to go warn Star Fleet it seemed that they were all being targeted for raids again.

0530-

Two large catering trucks arrived and were waved through the gate after a brief inspection. The Starfleet yeoman wondered why it was always the brass that got to eat like kings. He took his beer back to the guards shack. Jeremiah was a stand up guy giving the guards a cold one on so hot a night. He sipped his drink and In moments pass out. A third Van arrived and several men piled out all wearing Starfleet security uniforms. One went to the downed guard and scanned his face. The data went into a computer that produced a holo of it. He entered it into a machine and a mask popped out 3 minutes latter.

0545-

The fake guard took his place. Simion climbed out of the first Van and tossed off his chefs uniform.

"Well done Jeremiah. Now we must take our places. I have no intention of losing my prize."

"When they evacuate the victims we can capture Amanda. She will be yours to play with sir. The Vulcan and other delegates will be incapacitated and the humans will be dying from the toxin. The blast should kill Sarek and Skon. They are the two most dangerous beings because they bring a clear head and logic to the council." Jeremiah explained. "I am almost glad of the delay now because dealing with this personally will be so much more interesting."

"Yes, I am well pleased with you Jeremiah." Simion said smiling." Our allies will wire the remaining platinum upon the news of this event. I believe that they have an agent observing the situation."

"Let us hope it is not a human aide or we may have to wait for our rewards."

"No it is one of theirs. Though The Director seems equally pleased that Earths top leaders will die. He will of course step in and take control. He is even now being called away on an emergency for the president." Simion said laughing out loud. " No one will suspect he is in our pocket."

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0550-

The director listened to the foolish Orion. Stupid Alien he was supplying him with the perfect scapegoats and lining his pockets. He knew that in forty eight hours Earth would once more belong to the Neichien people. The pitiful Sapes would panic and he would be their savior and all the aliens still left on the planet would be terminated. That was unless their governments paid and paid well. He was indeed superior to either humans or aliens all were so simple to manipulate.

0610-

"Ok how do we get through these that." Adrianna asked. "It is to heavy to lift up."

"Only if we use physical means." Amanda said looking at Adrianna.

Daniel landed beside them. "Amanda that window has to weigh 20 KG and it is 20 meters long."

"So, I have it. Adrianna see there. It has been moved once tonight already. I would bet we are only a few minutes behind our wayward spouses."

"I see. Alright you want to try or shall I?"

"Lets do it together. Daniel keep an eye out." He nodded and took a protective position behind them. He removed a Flex pole and extended it. It would be perfect to tie the rope onto.

The women stood across from each other.

"I wonder who chipped it?" Adrianna said

"I don't know but with luck no one will notice."

Amanda held out her hands and the glass began to rise. Adrianna lent her strength and the glass doors floated above them.

Daniel tied his rope onto it and pushed the anchors out. They would hold fast to the sides of the opening. He dropped the rope down.

Do Daniel. Amanda ordered. He smiled and jumped catching the rope. He smiled as the pole bent slightly then became rigid. How he loved this climbing devise. He slide down the rope to a balcony and swung over. He hoped onto it and motioned for his companions to follow. All was clear.

Adrianna you are next. Amanda said. I will follow you.

Czarina tilted her head. She could almost hear someone.


Garak ,T' Mara there are powerful telepaths close. I don't know how many or if they are friendly.

Damn Garak thought .Lets hope they are not trouble. Oddly he really did not want to hurt anyone other then the terrorists. This is why he had wanted to go earlier. However to many delegates had been staying late. No their window had evaporated into less then a four hour span.

Amanda followed her cousin and smiled. She knew someone heard them. Good maybe they would not get shot now.

TBC…