-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.

Part 74 (Disturbing Reports)

Admiral Charbaal left his office and went to see his twin Senator Charven. The news from Earth was disturbing at best. The Orion agent had been compromised as a currier and Commander Garak was now under suspicion. He had to believe that the Orions either had betrayed them or were incompetent in their actions or with their associations. The first he could believe the second was also likely. The problem was determining which the truth was. He walked with great speed and purpose. The answer to that question would determine the way intelligence in the Alpha and Beta quadrants would be handled for many years to come. He knew that for this decision he needed a fresh perspective. As much as he hated the idea he would need his brother's help. For if there were a maneuver to be pulled his brother would see it clearly. He wondered also at the footnote that his officer had bonded. It was a very good cover a wife and child. Yet some part of Charbaal wondered how much was duty and how much was pleasure. Charbaal had chosen Garak with care. The fact that he had no real ties to Romulus had been seen as an advantage politically. He was in effect a man who did not really exist except on paper. He like most agents had few close associates. No family to create waves if he was killed or disappeared. Now however Charbaal wondered? What would happen if he actually began to care for the human? He pushed that thought aside. Garak was a loyal Romulan. He was one of the few agents that Charbaal truly liked and trusted. He had a code of personal honor that was at times annoying but also oddly reassuring. No Garak would ever betray his world. He would do all he could to seek reunification. After all his family had descended from Surak's house. This was a fact that Garak had hidden or so he believed. It had never seemed important but now Charbaal wondered. How is it that he just happened to marry the woman that was a direct link to the Vulcan's? Charbaal wondered now if perhaps Garak had plans he did not know of. Had he been anyone else Charbaal would have ordered an other agent to Earth to kill him. As it was he was sending an other to observe him. Covertly because he knew that Garak would feel his honor impinged and that would not be good. For the agent would likely return and demand a duel to restore his good name. Honor was well and good but Charbaal had no time for it. He had an empire to protect and a future to secure. Honor was inconvenient at times, but honor demanded he inform his brother of the changes.

Senator Charven hands shook he could not believe the news. Fleet Admiral Garlon had been killed. It was such a tragic waste and a foolish one. Yet as he poured himself a drink to remember his old comrade he was almost grateful. It would help him preserve his brother's life for a while longer. He sipped the strong Ale. He held in his hands confirmation of his brothers promotion. It was a risky move to give him such power yet Charven felt it was a weighted one. It would give his brother more to do and more prestige. Perhaps a stepping stone to his own senate seat. If that happened perhaps he would covet his own less. Charbaal's request for a meeting to brief him on the situation on Terra was a good opportunity to give him this news. Oddly, he knew on one level his brother would be displeased. For the Fleet Admiral had been both their friend. One who had never taken sides and who was a decent honorable man?

The aide let Admiral Charbaal in and escorted him to the study. He entered the opened door and froze. Charven looked devastated.

"Has something happened?"

The elder twin powered his brother a drink. A tall one of his best ale.

"Come I have some bad news. There has been an accident." Charven said.

Char ball took the drink. "Tell me."

"Fleet Admiral Garlon has been killed. He was overseeing the refit of the Storm Chaser and a beam fell and crushed him."

"An accident? Are you certain?" Charven pounded his fist on the table. "What do you know?"

"Charven he had enemies. His close alliance and friendship to our family was well known. May I look into the event?" Charbaal asked.

"I was hoping you would do so Fleet Admiral."

Charbaal choked. "What?"

"You have earned it Charbaal. Moreover, I agree it is too simple and to convenient. Check Admiral Towns."

Charbaal 's face darkened. "If he is guilty?"

"Bring me proof and we will gut him together. Charbaal for all our differences he was my friend too. I to love him like a brother." Charven said.

His twin looked at him and nodded. "ON this we can agree. Thank you for the promotion."

Charven looked at him coolly. "You and Garlon were two of the only officers in the fleet who have my complete trust. It is only right that you replace him."

Charbaal swallowed hard not certain he deserved such loyalty. He nodded. "He will be avenged I swear on my honor. Has his wife been told?"

"Not yet. I had hoped we could do that together?" Charven was saddened at this duty but he would not allow Marel to be told by strangers.

"It would be an honor sir. "Charbaal said. "He deserves this much at least."

"He will receive full honors Charbaal. But come let us go before she learns from others." The senator grabbed his cloak and followed hi brother out. They walked in perfect step. Any disagreements that had shelved as they complicated friendship and family.

The two men knocked at Marel's door and when it opened she froze.

"What has happened?" She asked in a quiet voice. There were tears on her face as if she already knew her husband was gone.

"May we come in?" Charven asked.

She stepped aside and led them to a sitting room. They all sat down as Charven told her what the report had said.

She sat there in silence with her husbands best friends and wept.

Part 75 (Dropping IN -Part 1)

Four hours before the Council building opens-0400 hours.

The tunnels were intact. T' Mara could not believe that Earth had not secured such an easy access root. She stepped through the water and grimaced. The darkness hid her emotional reaction. Czarina followed behind Garak and T' Mara. She might be from a water rich world but she was not happy in enclosed spaces. The tunnels opened up in the basement of a building across from Federation Head Quarters. They slipped inside and climbed to the roof.

"Well it looks like we get to do some high wire work." Garak said.

"We can not risk a rope." Czarina said. "My scanners show there are pressure points. Any change in the buildings structure and we will be detected."

Garak frowned as he looked across. It was a good 4 meters across. He examined the walls and knew they could climb it but doing so freehanded was dangerous.

T' Mara nodded and before either of the other two could object took off and leap. She tucked and rolled her hands snagging an empty flagpole. With grace and ease, she swung up and let her grip lose. She flew and her hands spring boarded her of the ledge.
Throw me the Rope. I can tie it off. If it does not penetrate the buildings, walls then the alarm will not trigger.

"I can not believe she just did that." Czarina said.

"It was very unusual." Garak said impressed.

Czarina took the rope and threw it over. Then she tied it off. Garak set the equipment on the pulley and sent it across. Czarina was no fool she followed the equipment over. She stood ready to help Garak. Garak however knew that they could not risk the rope being noticed. He untied it and then ran to the side. Jumping off, he swung up and over the ledge. He let go at the last minute and rolled onto the deck next to his two companions who were even now rolling the rope up.

"That was highly illogical and risky." T' Mara said.

Garak merely raised a brow. "And what was your action?"

"Logical as I am a trained gymnast."

"Come on you two we can discuss that latter. We have worked to do." The Betazid called. "I am going to position myself on that alcove. I will be able to observe or scan for life forms."

"Wise choice. Come n T' Mara I will need assistance lifting the sky light. It is too awkward to handle alone." Garak said

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Amanda woke up and rolled over. She noted Sarek was not beside her. She got up and went to the shower. She was far too nervous to sleep. Maybe a workout would help. She dressed and headed for the Gym. She passed Daniel's door and noted it was open. Looking in she found the room was empty and his bed had not been slept in. She smiled thinking he was with T' Mara and turned to leave. As she, did she saw a note on his desk with her name on it? Curious she went to read it. Two minutes latter, she was running back to her own quarters and changing. damn Sarek.

Sarek and Skon arrived at the Federation headquarters early. They had decided to be in their offices if their agents needed help. An early morning meeting had been scheduled with the Betazoid Ambassador to discuss trade. A working breakfast is what they were calling it. As they were arriving, they noted Felix getting out of his flitter. He smiled and came over to them.

"Well I see I am not the only one eager to begin his day."

Skon and Sarek greeted him and wondered if they should inform him of the situation. Skon nodded and Sarek motioned for Felix to follow them in.

Jeremiah's agent saw the Vulcans arrive early. He cursed and ran to warn Simion and his own boss. Twenty agents from Jeremiah and the syndicate were on their way. They would take no chances.

0415-

Daniel was livid. He could not believe what T' Mara was risking. She had not even told him. He moved threw the water with ease. Swimming was easy and no one would expect someone to come up threw the sewer system. The stench was awful. He slipped into the basement and stripped off his wet suit. He went to the ancient showers and quickly cleaned up. For once, he was grateful for Amanda's obsession with history. He looked over the old map on his small PADD. Ok now for the hard part. He had to get across the courtyard. He grinned as he saw the trees and the old style telephone wires. He slipped out of the Café and climbed the nearest tree. If Felix ever saw him he be called monkey for life. . He laughed as he swung from the first tree to the nearest Telephone wires. Hand over hand he crossed the courtyard over 40 meters in the air. As long as no one looked up.

0430-

Amanda slipped into Adrianna's room. Covering her mouth, she woke her. Come on we have to hurry. It seems our worst half's are up to something and may need our help.

Adrianna Jumped up and dressed quickly. She looked at Amanda. Rordan?

Just then Harris and Sara came in. "Don't worry we will watch the boy." He said

Amanda and Adrianna nodded and slipped out. "I am going to kill Garak." Adrianna said.

"Oh Sarek has a hand in this I am certain." Amanda said she had a bad feeling about all of this. " Harris calls Dad and warns him. Something is up. It just feels wrong."

"I will." He replied as he replicated tea for Amanda and Adrianna to take along. Both women grimaced and swallowed it quickly as they left the Consulate.

Part 76 (Dropping in Part II)

0445-

Sarek closed the office door and Skon poured Felix a traditional cup of water. Felix watched fascinated as Sarek removed a scanner and scanned his office. Then he removed a small device and set it up on his desk all the while discussing the Hockey finals.

"We are clear." Sarek said

"Ok what is up Vulcan?" Felix said suddenly concerned.

0500-

The Starfleet Lt Commander moved through the building. He scanned the hallways. So far, everything was clear. He had been informed of several delegates arriving early but given that they were Vulcans, he dismissed it. The Betazid Ambassador had just arrived in orbit so her arrival also made sense. She was playing catch up due to her delay. He wondered how any planet could run with women in charge? He sent his report to the Director and then Admiral Wilson. He was getting out soon and had big plans. Central Earth Security division and the FBI both paid far better then Star Fleet. Philips Bergman intended to live far better then he was. With the money he had gotten for the kid and a new position, he could finally begin to enjoy life. He still could not believe the Vulcans paid a million credits for Daniel Sol. He grinned as he IM Jeremiah Grayson to let him know that he could bring in his catering trucks early. After all the man was John Grayson Brother and he was a hero having defended Maria Grayson. He would never be a threat to his brother and their families. Besides, it never hurt to have important people owe you a favor.

Daniel climbed the side of the building with ease. It was relatively simple easier then the rock climbing him usually did. He wondered how long it would be before Amanda and Adrianna joined him. He glanced at his watch as he sat on a ledge. He tilted his head to the side.

Daniel where are you?

He smiled right on time. Poor Sarek he was in big trouble. On the fourth floors ledge. Where are you?

Across the street on the roof. Meet you on the roof in 15 minutes.

Amanda how are you getting here?

Never have you minded. Just be on time. I will be a lot angrier with you then I already am. Amanda sent.

"Well how are we crossing?" Adrianna asked. However, she had a good idea.

"Like this. " Amanda said as she took a running leap and jumped off the roof. The rope swung her up and over.

"I was afraid of that. "Adrianna said as she caught the returning rope. "I always hated that game."

She watched as Amanda let lose and caught a flagpole. She pulled herself up and hung upside down. Adrianna untied the rope and tossed it to Amanda who tied it to the flagpole. She sighed as she caught the returning rope grateful that it was Amanda that did the air born stunts. With a resigned sigh she leapt off the building and swung down. Amanda reached her hand down and caught Adrianna who still held the rope. She let go and grasp her cousins second hand. With practiced ease she was sent to the ledge. Amanda easily followed. She left the rope tied and resting on the ledge on case they needed an easy escape.

Easy? Are you nuts! Adrianna sighed

Its not my fault you hate heights. How you can be Mohawk and hate heights amazes me.

Sorry has to be that mixed blood. I am not a sky walker.

Amanda laughed softly at the reference to the ancients that had helped build many of the towering skyscrapers in the 1940's through the 1990's. For over 50 six nations peoples had been the leads on sky scrapper construction because of their fearlessness and sure footedness. It had not been uncommon to see them running along four inch wide high beams barefoot.

Come on we have work to do. Time to climb. Adrianna said. She had no problem with the climbing part just walking or jumping building to building.

So who do we shoot first your mate or mine?

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Felix looked stunned. Then he sighed. He would be angry if he did not understand the risks. He to had begun to suspect a leak. "Alright I agree with you but we could have helped."

"Felix with respect we have three highly skilled people involved. Also one is not someone your government would approve of. We did not mean to show disrespect. Indeed we wanted to keep Andoria safe."

Now Felix stiffened. The idea of Vulcan protecting his home world was unbelievable. Then he relaxed remembering he trusted these Vulcans. They were honorable beings if misguided. He could even understand why Betazid was involved. Keeping a secret with those lovely telepaths around was impossible. He even understood why they were not asked. Because as much as he might not like it his people did stick out on a world full of pink skins. Even Vulcans blended better. Having meet Garak he could see this as an advantage.

"Alright Vulcan I will support you. But do not do such a thing again. I am our ally and your friend and expect to be treated as such. Do not seek to protect me or my people. I will concede you meant well but... We must learn to trust each other."

"Agreed." Sarek said "You have my word. It was because I trusted you that I did not involve you. We might need an involved party to smoothes things over with the humans."

Felix's eyebrow raised in an almost Vulcan like gesture. He laughed "Only you would think I would help you after being excluded."

"Was I correct?" Sarek replied.

Felix laughed "Yes , but only because your wife and mine are friends and I would never hear the end of it if the pick skins shot you. "

Sarek's brow rose and knew he did indeed have a friend and ally.

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 three 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 Vulcans 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 so far.

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.

Part 77 ( Protection)

Daniel was less trusting then Amanda on that score. T' Mara is here.

Yes, I can sense her. Amanda sent. With luck she would sense Daniel as well.

T' Mara bite back a very un-Vulcan like curse. (Kjaier)

"What?" Garak asked. He recognized that word it was a curse.

"Daniel is here. He is also with someone else. I would guess Amanda and Adrianna. They have to be the telepaths Czarina is sensing."

"Why ?What do they think they are doing?" He asked.

"In Daniel's case protecting me. Amanda is likely protecting both Daniel and Adrianna. How she plans to I can not see. As far as I can tell she has no formal training."

Garak frowned. "I would not be so certain T' Mara. I have a feeling there is more to them then we know."

"I asked her if she had trained in martial arts." T' Mara replied.

Garak nodded. "Perhaps not but who is to say that is her only form of defense."

T' Mara was stunned. She recalled almost being floored by Amanda's mind. Of course she would not need physical skills her mind alone was a dangerous weapon. Then why had she not freed herself when she been captured?

T' Mara we are here. Daniel sent. He had no intention of getting shot by his mate.

T' Mara frowned. It seems Daniel and Amanda are here with Adrianna. Daniel had not had to tell her that she had sensed it through the bond.

What are they doing here? Czarina asked

Watching your backs Daniel said.

You had better have a damn good reason for acting without us. Amanda sent. Clearly her temper was ready to explode.

"Amanda is going to be very angry Sarek." Felix said.

"We had to protect her and the others." Sarek said.

"I am certain they will all agree with your assessment." Felix said.

"They are not trained for this. T' Mara and Garak are." Skon said.

Felix laughed. Are you certain?" Felix had a feeling there was more to Amanda then they all knew.

Both Vulcans looked at him sharply.

0625

Adrianna go home you are not trained for this. Garak said

Shut up Garak I am already going to have a discussion about this. Adrianna said. (We will be there in five minutes stay put.

You need to go back. T' Mara said none of you are very skilled in self defense,

Amanda laughed.

Who said we need such primitive methods. Amanda said.

T' Mara stiffened remembering how strong Amanda's mind was. The question was why had she not fought when they were kidnapped.

They would have shot Sarek T' Mara froze as she had been blocking. Amanda was clearly stronger then she had believed.

Do you need help? Czarina asked

No they belong to us. Garak said clearly not pleased with his mate and her family. T' Mara wait for them I am going to open that door. He walked over to it and removed his tools. Just then a hand stopped him.

"Allow me." Daniel said. He waved his hand over the lock and the lights flipped on and the door opened."

Adrianna moved forward. "Ok there are security devises. She waved her hand and switched flipped and the devises went off. "All clear for you."

Garak' s Brow rose. He looked at T' Mara and flippantly said. "I wonder."

"Do no even consider trying to recruit them." Amanda said, "We all belong to Vulcan."

"Ah well, are you sure?" He winked at his mate who rolled her eyes. "T' Mara they have unique gifts."

"I believe we have a search to conduct." T' Mara said. She was slightly concerned at the skills she had seen displayed. She chose not to respond.

Amanda began to look around. Adrianna went to the Presidents podium and scanned it. Daniel began to look at desks and tables.

Czarina was the only one not surprised it was clear that these three humans were closer to the Betazid norm then traditional humans. (The scans she had done showed this.) She wondered if they had the same gifts or if they were unique.

We are very different. We are not Human at least not human like the ones you know of. We are a separate species. Adrianna explained.

Amanda sighed wishing she had not revealed that. Then again, it seemed they were expanding their list of allies.

I am not mated and not looking. Czarina said laughing as she noted Amanda was considering adding her to the family. Besides, you are out of Vulcans.

My father's sister has an unbounded son. T' Mara said agreeing with Amanda some secrets were best kept in the family.

Czarina rolled her eyes. Garak was right these women were all dangerous. Alliances were being created and if she were not careful, she would be joining it. Because what woman could resist the idea of a Vulcan Male. Even she was interested by the concept. Czarina herself had never planned to take a marriage partner. This was an
interesting offer. A Vulcan would be a faithful partner and he would be telepathic. She had to admit it was worth considering. How old is he.

Kaven is 70T' Mara said

Interesting I am 35. Czarina said. Is he good looking?

Yes, He seeks a mate. T' Mara said conversing as she looked for the bombs. I see that we have much to discuss.

Czarina grinned I agree. She had to also consider what the House leaders would think. Yes, it would be considered a valuable alliance. Betazid had always wanted to strengthen its ties to Vulcan. Clearly, a bonding would do this. It was something to consider with care.

Amanda smiled one more tie and alliance. Sarek would be pleased. T' Mara glared. She had a feeling that someone was using them like chess pieces. Amanda was pulling the Games strings. T' Mara wondered if this was something to be concerned about? How could such a child play so deep a game without them having discerned it?

Daniel looked at her and grinned IDIC in practice beloved.

"Humph" she said and Daniel smiled.

Part 78 (OPPS!)

Federation security guards began their hourly patrol. Jonas Gunn was bored nothing ever happened but given the amount of dignitaries that would be arriving; they had to do extra patrols. He walked and checked each door signaling to Travis Dawson to keep watch. Lt. J.G. Gunn was an ambitious man and he was not going to give the Lt. Commander any chance to put him on report. He was up for promotion and the Lt. Commander was a vindictive sort. He was disliked by most of the staff but his connections meant they had to tread with care. Gunn knew he had lost some prestige by allowing his ward to go to Vulcan. The scuttlebutt suggested that the Vulcan had bought the boy. Gunn like many wanted to know why they had been interested in a human child? Some had speculated that the boy was actually Skon's son. However he was wise enough not to raise impertinent questions. After all everyone knew humans and Vulcans could not produce children.

"Lt. Did you hear that." Dawson asked

"Yes, It sounded like something fell." Gunn said coming out of his thoughts. "It was coming from the conference rooms." He drew his phaser and motioned for the ensign to follow him. "We better check it out. Stay alert Dawson." He signaled for backup.

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T' Mara you have two humans approaching your location. Czarina warned. There are six more coming from the security office, four more from the other side of the building.

Garak, you and T' Mara look for the devices we will take positions to guard the room. Amanda said

Adrianna , Watch the balcony, Daniel the second entrance.

Garak looked at T' Mara and the Vulcan looked back. Clearly they had lost control of the situation. Both however had to agree with Amanda's logic they were the best qualified to disable and threats in the forms of bombs.

I am glad you are Sarek's problem. Garak sent. He was very annoyed at this change of plans. He was now certain he never wanted his people to face Earth if Amanda was around.

Amanda grinned and Adrianna rolled her eyes. Hey what am I chopped liver?

No, You are his problem Adrianna. an amused Amanda answered as she took her place. ( I wonder when Sarek and Skon will arrive? She thought.)

0650

Ambassador from the various Federation Planets began to arrive. Most knew from experience that it was easier to arrive earlier and settle in. Ambassador Garth of the Tellerite hoped that the Terrans would serve some of that wonderful potato pancakes he had had on his last visit. It was a very good food and he loved the maple that they had added. Sometimes the food was the only reason he put up with humans. After all humans were such ridiculous creatures they ate only three times a day and they bathed daily in water. It was a very strange thing. After all every civilized being loved a mud bath. Why even A Vulcan would enjoy that luxury for special celebrations.

0715

Amanda opened the door and looked down the hallway. So the patrols had not attempted to come to the conference area. She had hope that this meant they had given up. A distraction was clearly called for and despite it being a little unfair to the creatures. She closed her eyes and sent out a call. If the patrols found her quadruped allies they would simply stun them and remove them from the buildings. There was a slight noise and Garak looked up. He was shocked to see a fury pair creatures come over to the human. They hopped onto her shoulder and she handed them each a piece of food.

"Now go confuse those guards for me and I promise a nice big bag of nuts." Amanda said

Adrianna grinned hardly believing that the grey and black squirrels had come to Amanda. She knew exactly what Amanda was planning and it was a brilliant if crazy idea.

What are they for? Czarina asked. She had a perplexed look on her face as she caught images of Amanda feeding the animals nuts.

Misdirection Daniel said grinning. The guards will just think the creatures tripped the sensors.

It was just crazy enough to work Garak thought. He would not have considered such a thing. He wondered how these humans came up with such an insane idea.

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Sarek , Skon and Felix finished their meeting and began to head to the conference rooms. They decided that remaining in their offices was not a worthy thing to do. Felix grinned knowing full well that Sarek simply did not have any desire to miss the action. He wondered if the team had found the devices and disarmed them yet. He considered leaving but was just as guilty of curiosity as the Vulcans.

"Garak I have something." T' Mara whispered softly. "It appears to be a container."

Garak came to her side and cursed fluently in his native tongue. He recognized the device and knew it was going to be difficult to disarm.

"That is a bomb and it is unfortunately one of ours. It is a major complication. " He noted the timer and cursed again they had little time to disarm the device. "T' Mara keep looking I have a feeling there will be more then one device."

The Vulcan raised a brow at this and continued her search pattern. It was logical to follow Garak's advice as he clearly had done this type of thing in the past. T' Mara silently thanked the fact that he was now bonded to Adrianna. For it was clearly the family bond that was now driving the Commander.


Part 79 ( Romulan Justice)

He sat back and smiled. The Reman engineers had done an excellent job. It appeared to be a tragic accident. His long time rival was dead and no one could lay the blame at his door. He would soon rise to fleet admiral if all went well. He sipped his ale and considered the deal he had made with the human on Earth. Perhaps he would go even further to the throne itself if he could take Earth and damage
Vulcan in the quadrants eyes. He opened a communication channel and sent word to the Director and Jeremiah. Soon he would have Earth under his heel.

Charbaal held his friends wife as she wept. She was a good woman and she was truly grieving. He felt a rage consume him that he could barely contain. His brother looked equally grim. For once their rivalry was set aside.

"I am sorry to ask but we must look at his computer. There may be clues to why this happened." Charven asked.

Marel looked up and nodded. She stepped away from Char baal's comforting arms. "This way. " She said leading them to the computer he kept secure. "He said if anything happened to him I was to tell you both to remember the trip to Riza you took as cadets. He said you would remember the file name Char baal and that Charven would have the password. He said it had to do with the activities you three partook of. I asked him what it was and he blushed. So it must have been something he did not want me to know about and something he was sure you would both recall."

Charven looked at his brother and they both blushed. "I remember." he said

"So do I it was the kxwheuiw "Charbaal said the Rizan world for pleasure house.

"Indeed and it was Dawns sweet Blossom." Charven said.

Marel blushed now guessing what the place and name meant. Clearly her husband was right even 40 years latter his companions remembered the place and name. She must have been entertaining indeed. The thought made her smile as they had really been little more then boys. Then she smiled suddenly realizing why the men would remember. Dawn must have been each of their firsts. She smiled even as she blushed. Silently thanking the unknown woman for she had clearly trained her husband well. It was she who had helped ensure she would have many pleasant memories to look back on. She touched her womb and decided if this baby was a girl she be named Dawn.

The two Romulans did not notice as they went to retrieve the information. They would make the assassins pay dearly.

They opened the file and blanched. This was treason. What they read was treason and their friend had discovered it but had not had time to act. Char Baal was enraged as he realized his codes had been
used to send false orders to Commander Garak. Garak a loyal Romulan who would carry them out. This could lead to war between Earth, Vulcan and Romulus.

"I did not send that." Charbaal said He looked at his brother whose face was blank and cold.

"How dare he. Charbaal we have to stop this now. Send orders to Commander Garak. He has to stop this bombing or if he must war the Federation and Star Fleet. We have the proof we need now to get him. This was sent when you were with me. I know you did not do this. It requires a code imputed at the exact time of sending. "He looked at his brother." I know you want to advance but you would never risk Romulus to do so."

Charbaal was shocked at his brother's faith in him. He was also ashamed of coveting this great mans place. He was not worthy to replace him. He bowed his head. "I will do so once we taken out our traitor." He would not even say the name. He was so enraged.

"Let's go we will avenge our friend and blood brother together." Charven said. Both men nodded and looking at Marel. "He will be avenged and justice will be swift and merciless."

"As it should be." She said nodding in agreement and grateful they were honoring their friendship with her mate.

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The two of them left and entered their flitter and went straight to see the traitor. He would not live to seem the Romulan sunrise. Neither spoke a as they entered the offices of the command center. They were waved through and entered the Admiral's office with no difficulty. Before he could even greet them his two Reman guards were cut down by disruptor fire. They disintegrated before his eyes. Disrupters were tossed aside as he sought to rise and flee. He never got away from behind his desk as two identical honor blades entered his body. One severing his jugular and the other hitting his treacherous heart.

Charbaal went over and jerked his blade to the left finishing the cut.

Charven twisted his blade and drew it out shredding the heart. Green blood covered the floor as they rose wiping the blades on the dying traitor.

"Die traitor. We will not allow your plans to succeed." Charbaal said. He went to the desk and sent the codes to order Garak to help save Earth. He just prayed it was on time because as much as he hated to admit it Romulus was not ready for war.

Charven called some friends of his to come and discreetly clean up this mess. It would be put out that the Admiral died of a heart Attack. He had no family so no one would care about this fabrication. As much as they would love to tell the truth Romulus needed peace to much to risk war fever spreading.

TBC…