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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 80 (Collision Course)

0730-

Director Van Kamp was well pleased the situation was proceeding according to plan. He hung up the com and leaned back sipping his coffee. Jeremiah and Simion were almost in place. He could not believe how easy it was to play everyone. It was actually simpler then three dimensional chess. He knew in ten minutes he would be called to deal with an apparent terrorist attack in Australia and he would transport to safety. It was regrettable that those children would have to die but it would be for the common good. After all they were only homo sapiens and not Niechiens. They could be easily replaced as workers latter one.The director however was about to learn about fate.

Gabriel could not believe what was about to happen and he was not going to allow it. He materialized on the Andorian ship and manipulated the scanners. He moved them so that the bomb on the school fliter would register.

Felix and his Vulcan allies were walking to the conference room when the his com went off. He excused himself and listened freezing as he heard the new. His Antenna flinched. "Beam me to the ship at once." He ordered. He was not thinking as an Andorian Ambassador but as a commander and a father. He would not and could not allow those children to die. He never considered the cost or risk. He just had to act. A stunned Skon and Sarek watched as he transported away. Both Vulcan's wondered what had happened. In Sydney the Teachers were gathering the young children and preparing to have them board the flitter when suddenly an Andorian appeared. He ran in front of them with a squad of Imperial Guards at his back.

"Every one get away from that flitter now." To make his point the aimed a phaser at them. "I do not have time to explain."

Felix ran up and grabbed the flitter driver tossing him out with ease. He slammed on the machine and it began to rise he hit the auto pilot and jumped out. The flitter jerked and went to full power rising above the city. Two minutes latter it exploded.

Felix rolled on the ground cursing as he was singed from the explosion. His left Antenna broken.

He went to the driver and pulled him to his feet. "I apologize sir. There was not time to explain."

The driver swallowed hard. "No worries mate. Thank you for saving our lives."

He was shaken but grateful.

Felix nodded and then he and the Guards dematerialized as Earth Security suddenly appeared. Felix thought it wise not to be present when they arrived.

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The Earth and the Federation President Arrived walking with John Grayson and Admiral Wilson of Star Fleet. and they seemed eager to begin.

"Director lets go. We have much to do." The President said.

The Director Van Kamp had not expected this but he had to follow orders. In any case he be called away in a few minutes. He looked up at the clock an action that did not go unnoticed by either John Grayson or Admiral Wilson.

The men left the office and headed toward the conference room running into Sarek and Skon.

"Good Morning Ambassadors." President Adar said.

"Live long and Prosper." Skon said for both he and Sarek.

"Peace and long life." Was the reply. "I see you have arrived early."

Sarek's brow rose wondering why humans always stated the obvious?

"Indeed it seemed wise." He replied. He was curious to why the humans were here so early they were generally late. Sarek looked up to note that several other ambassadors were also arriving. This could prove to be problematic.

0745

Garak, T' Mara we have a problem. Czarina sent This place is starting to look like the central space port.

The creatures ran down the hall as directed and across the security lines. The alarm klaxons sounded.

Commander Philips Bergman ran to catch up with this teams. He could not believe that the building had been breeched. He silently cursed Lt. Gunn and his incompetence. Vowing to hang that fool out to dry. He caught up with him and motioned for the two guards to follow him. He would not take any chances. He wanted to live through this last assignment and move on to bigger and better things. They ran around the corner and seeing the dignitaries took defensive positions. As they pushed them back a squirrel dropped down and landed on the Commander's back. He jerked around and screamed. President Adliar saw the creature and began to rise. Bergman tossed the animal down and was about to stomp on it when Sarek stopped him.

"It is only a quadrapad. A small one at that."

"Damn thing. It bite me and might have rabies." Bergman switched his phaser to kill and disintegrate and pointed it at the chattering creature.

Sarek merely reached over and pinched him stopping the nearly hysterical officer from over reacting.

Part 81(Breaking and Entering Part II)

0800-

It was so easy or so he had believed. Just break in take out a bomb and Bio-Weapon and go home and make love to his wife. Yes simple. Garak shook his head and decided humans were not as simple as his people had been lead to believe by that thrice damned traitor V' Las of Vulcan. No humans he was concluding were a complicated pain in the ….

He worked to disarm the device focusing his concentration back to his task. No he could not be distracted now. He was annoyed enough that might not mind blowing up the building at this point except said Human wife was only a few meters away grinning at him. Her complete faith in his abilities and her belief that he would save them all meant he had to do it. He had to pull off the impossible. Garak sighed and wondered what gods he had offended to be so cursed and blessed at the same time.

"Amanda look over there." Daniel said pointing down the hall. There they saw Jeremiah, an other man and several Star Fleet personnel heading toward the dinning hall.

"I am going to follow him. "Amanda whispered not liking this turn at all. She slipped out before anyone could protest.

Czarina was uneasy on her perch. She had a feeling she was missing something and this vantage point was no longer suitable. She slowly climbed down the wall. Dropping to the ground she went to inspect the reflection she has spotted. She froze as she came across the Star Fleet Red Shirt. She knew this color denoted he was a Star Fleet officer and she was very uneasy. T' Mara, Garak the facility has been breeched. I have discovered a dead security officer. Be warned there may be imposters roaming the halls.

Garak laughed of course. He was now certain Humans were the perfect foil for his people. If he survived this he was going to highly recommend that Romulus begin peace talks. There was no way even his peoples skills would match the insanity of the Humans. He looked at T' Mara now with a deep respect. He could not imagine how the Logical Vulcans had stood dealing with these insane children.

Not Funny Garak! An indigent Adrianna shot.

It was a compliment my dear. He sent back as he carefully removed the fourth screw. Romulan's fear few...But beloved I think humanity may be to large a challenge for the Empire at this juncture.

Humph! She said looking away from him angry and hurt.

Garak sighed and reminded himself to guard his thoughts better in the future.

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The President looked at Sarek in shock. He had protected a rodent?

"The creature must have slipped in through an open vent." Sarek said calmly.

He noted Skon' s amused expression. I see Amanda compassion is rubbing onto you my son

Sarek stiffened. "It is too innocent to understand its actions."

Then to his surprise the small grey animal jumped up onto his shoulder and laid down there.

Admiral Wilson smirked and laughed unable to prevent it upon seeing the staid Vulcan with a furry creature on his shoulder. Any resentment he had toward the Vulcan's was washed away with amusement.

Sarek felt the creatures mind and locked down his emotion. (Amanda!)

What was she doing here? He was frozen as he suddenly realized she was stalking a group of assassins. He wanted to run after her but Logic suggested such and action would only place her in greater peril. As he debated with himself on which action to take a beam of light suddenly appeared shocking them all.

Felix appeared singed but otherwise unharmed. Just then the Directors com went off right on schedule.

He stepped back to take the call that would remove him from harms way. As he took his call he half listened as Ambassador Felix explained his disheveled appearance.

"It seems there was a minor incident. My ship was doing a diagnostic check when it detected an explosive signature that was Romulan in nature."

"What!" Admiral Wilson shouted. "How in the Hades name could that be on Earth?"

"To that, I could not say. I had my crew beam me to the location and I sent the flitter away. I am afraid it exploded …at least the children were not on it." Felix said his expression grim. He rubbed his wounded Antenna - and looked at Skon. "I believe this was a diversion."

"Yes this is probable." Skon said agreeing

The Humans looked at the aliens without understanding what they were saying.

Director Van Kamp knew he could not leave now as the crisis had been averted. Unless…"Mr. President I should go lead this investigation personally."

He was suddenly facing three aliens who clearly knew what he was doing.

"Perhaps that would be wise." Sarek said deciding removing the traitor would allow them a greater freedom of action. He would not be far from them.

Felix understanding his words stumbled forward as if dizzy and dropped a tracking device onto his cloak. He was helped up and pushed away by the human.

"I am sorry. I am afraid my balance is off." Felix said He straightened and nodded to Sarek who offered him a hand to stabilize himself.

The humans did not notice and Sarek wondered how they survived.

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Amanda followed the people who were a threat to the peace of the Federation. She opened her mind and reached out. She hated doing this but it was a necessary evil. She just hoped she could stop this tragedy
from occurring.

Simion smiled as they entered the dinning room. The guards moved to take position and Jeremiah's crew went to prepare the table. All would appear to be ready. He smiled as Jeremiah poured the bio agents into the drinks. A back up plan just on case the bio-gasses failed.

Amanda froze her mind picking up these unsavory details. So much for this being a mistake. She silently vowed that no matter what her uncle was not getting away this time he was too dangerous to be allowed to go free. Her mind also slammed against the FBI Directors and this was even more disturbing.

Sarek he is an ally of the assassins.

Yes, my wife we are aware and what are you doing? He demanded

To the others Sarek was clam and peaceful waiting on news. Yet he was very concerned for Amanda and for the entire team. Her presence and that of Daniel could endanger the mission.

Do not worry Sarek Adrianna and I will keep and Eye on Daniel and he will be quite useful believe me. We are not as helpless as you believe. Trust in my abilities my husband.

I seem to have little choice wife. We will however discuss this issue on a latter date. I am not pleased.

Never would have guessed that Sarek. Amanda sent laced with sarcasm. She loved her Vulcan but was just as angry as he was over this deception. Had he been truthful they could have planed this a lot better. She moved with careful skill hiding in the shadows and preparing her move.
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Jeremiah sensed his niece. Good he would be able to pay his debt to Simion before he killed him.

He moved to the side and waited. Amanda would not be able to him he to was not as he appeared to be. He was going to enjoy watching Simion break her before he killed them both.

Amanda moved with care she was determined to dispose of the liquid toxin before the reception. In her haste she mistook one of the guards for Jeremiah a costly mistake as he struck her from behind.

I have this one disarmed. Garak said

That is very good as I have located two more. T' Mara said. It seems they were efficient.

Yes I could almost believe they were Romulan and not Orion. Garak said with Gallows humor.

T' Mara could only agree and that bothered her that she and the Romulan were now thinking the same.

Czarina moved and slipped in next to her own Ambassador quickly filling her in on the situation. This was not going to be simple they were walking into a potential firefight.

The Betazoid Mariana nodded but knew deep down that their allies would need them. She had a feeling almost as if a voice had spoken in her mind.

Harmony smiled and moved to check on Amanda. It seemed her charge was always in trouble. Sometimes she wished they could just eliminate the evil. Yet the Elders seemed to think that the younger children had to work though their own problems. So much pain and death. It was such a waste.

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Garak disconnected the last bomb. He could not disarm them here. He had to get them out. He moved motioned to T' Mara. We need to get them outside. I do not have time to disarm them, then if we can get a ship to beam them out…

Logical. Daniel opens the door. She said lifting the large stand.

"Let me help"

"No it is heavy. Please open the door." She ordered. They began to leave and ran into the incoming council members.

"What is going on here?" Demanded the Federation President.

Daniel froze and looked back at the others. He straightened.

"Sir pleases back away. We have to remove these items."

"Don't pay any attention to that kid." Commander Bergman said. He was rubbing his head. "What are you doing stealing with the Vulcans now?"

"Just moments Young man those podiums are Star Fleet Property." Admiral Wilson said. The admiral waved his hand to silence the Commander.

"Sir what they are bombs. We need to get them outside to be transported away."

Bergman drew his phaser. "Hold it right there. You are not going anywhere. And why are you planting a bomb?"

"You are an Ass. I just said we were removing it." Daniel shouted pushing him away. He Commander Stumbled and fired catching Daniel in the arm.

He winced in pain but did not cry out.

T' Mara quickly set the podium down and ran to his side. The Commander pointed his weapon at all of the Vulcans not trusting Sarek this time.

Sarek brow rose. He looked at his father and Skon moved away a little. Each Vulcan attempting to gain a better position.

"Bergman we found these bombs when we were preparing the meeting place The Ambassadors asked us to check the volume controls. The last time it almost deafened them." He lied with a straight face. His mate looking at him her brow rising impressed at his almost truth maybe he would make a good Vulcan one day.. "Now unless you want to blow up in 2.69 minutes you will let us remove those items."

Daniel looked at her and winked. Fortunately, she was the only one that saw that impertinence.

Admiral Wilson blanched. "Commander helps them now. That is an order." he said the sincerity on the youths face convincing him. He could see the red blood pouring out and the Vulcan woman was trying to stanch it. She looked ready to rip the commander apart with her bare hands.

Part 82(Captured.)

0 810

Simion smiled as he looked down at his new pet. Of course he would have to wait to enjoy her. He was also displeased at the bump on her skull. He would be certain to punish Jeremiah for that latter. For the moment however he was well pleased. This human was exceptionally lovely. He enjoyed just looking at her and knew he would keep her for a long while.

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T' Mara was not in a mood to help the humans before she took care of Daniel. However she obeyed Skon' s sharp command. Garak wondered if he could get away with snapping the humans neck? This bloody podium was heavy. He was rapidly beginning to hate Star Fleet. He was not afraid of them though he was gaining a healthy respect for the Vulcan's all of them. He looked and noted Adrianna had come over to trend Daniel so

T' Mara could remove the dangerous elements. Now 1.69 minutes latter the podiums dissolved and were sent to deep space. They heard the explosions over the com as the Surak broadcast the event.

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Jeremiah cursed and knew they had to fall onto plan B. The breakfast would start in 20 minutes and then he would rule Earth.

Amanda awoke and knew something was wrong because she could not see. She was blinded. Her eyes covered.

"Relax child. Do not fight it. Soon you will understand it is an honor to be owned by me."

Amanda shuttered as she realized she had been caught.

"Is the conference room secure?" Wilson managed to ask

"No, It is not. "Garak said "We found three such devices. I disarmed one.

T' Mara the second. There was not sufficient time to do the remaining items."

"How did you know how to do that?"

Garak' s looked at him. " It was not that difficult." Garak lied. "T' Mara is a skilled Security expert she and I did it together."

Sarek was impressed Garak had not lied but neither had he told the truth. Maybe he was closer to being a Vulcan then they thought?

That got him a dirty look. And he looked away slamming up his shields. He definitely had to remember them from now on.

They all prepared to go into the dining room. All unaware that they would be entering a fire storm. Daniel noted that now several other ambassadors were now present. He hoped the danger was calm and they would not have to explain how this had come about. He noted that the Star Fleet officers were all wary and watching them like they were about to grow three heads.

He wondered if they ever would be able to tell the truth. He looked up wondering where Amanda was?

Amanda was panicked. She could feel Sarek and the others coming toward them to certain destruction. Just then she felt a solid kick into her back. She fell forward gasping.

Her head was jerked back. "Bitch you will pay now. I will enjoy killing you the golden child. " Jeremiah said softly. "Don't worry Bitch the bruises won't show until latter and I think Simion will just think you and Sarek are into rough sex." He laughed.

"I told him you liked it that way."

Amanda cursed." He will kill you."

"Simion ,Nope. He won't at least not yet. Not until this game is over. Do not worry Niece you won't be his possession long." He laughed He stroked her face lightly and Amanda was sickened. His thoughts were clear and she found even the Orion was preferable.

The team of personal set up the breakfast with efficient speed. Anyone seeing them would believe that they were what they appeared to be. Waiters and waitresses preparing to serve the leaders of the Federation and Star Fleet Command. Several Star Fleet officers entered and began to move to find their seats. She was able to hear them moving about but she was clearly not in view.

"Do not worry pretty lady. You will be safe here. You will be able to hear the end of the Federation. Perhaps I shall remove your blindfold and allow you to witness the death of your mate and family. " Simion said "Then you will know you only have me as your protection."

"I will kill. You." Amanda hissed through her gag. "if you hurt them you will die screaming ."

"I think not. " He said stroking her as a human would a dog. "Humans are too weak to be a threat to us."

Amanda glared. She closed her eyes and concentrated on the cuffs they had to come off so she could fight. She resisted panicking knowing it would alert Sarek.

Czarina sensed Amanda's fear. She moved to cover Ambassador and noted Sarek stiffen he to had felt the shift. Amanda had not been able to hide her sudden revulsion and terror.

Part 83 ( Explosion)

Amanda forced herself to become calm. Her mind working n the meditative techniques Sarek had been teaching her. She knew panic would make her unable to function and that would get her and the others killed.

The pain from the blow to her head was quickly subdued as that technique of pain control was one she had known even before bonding with Sarek. She managed it quickly as the Vulcan techniques were actually stronger. Now pain was controlled and she worked on her fear.

(Fear is in the mind and it will destroy your will. My will not fear. I will contain and destroy the fear.) Moments latter she had calmed down . Now clear headed she worked on the shackles. They were tight but she knew how to get out of such simple cuffs. A simple flick of the wrist and they came off. No extraordinary abilities needed. Just a simple hand movement. She reached out for Adrianna.

It is a trap be wary. The intruders are dressed as Star Fleet officers.

We know. They killed at least one officer. Czarina found the poor fellow. Do not panic we will free you.

Do not bother with me get Sarek and the others away!

Adrianna knew it was fear for her mate that was driving Amanda and that would make her dangerous beyond belief. She could not allow Amanda to take these assassins on alone. She motioned to Daniel and he shifted to Shield Skon and Sarek. Garak and T' Mara moved to her side each exchanging a look and drawing stun-phasers .

T' Mara looked back at Sarek " We have to go ahead of you. It would be wiser for your all to evacuate the premises."

Sarek looked at her " That is not logical as there may be more assassins waiting for us to do just that."

Garak smiled grimly he had to admit that Sarek did have a point. So far they had found two traps a third would be just as likely.

" Logically you all can not be risked."

Sarek humped and rolled up his sleeves. Skon merely shook his head and Even the Federation and Earth Presidents looked incredulous.

"We will not hide." President Adar said

Admiral Wilson removed a phaser and handed it to the President and took the Spare from the Commander and handed it to the Federations President.

"I agree with Garak. Come we can put you in this room. Gentlemen if you die the quadrant will go to war."

The Admiral managed to get the Presidents to agree. He ordered Commander Bergman to protect them. The Commander nodded pleased with such an important assignment.

Garak and the others entered the dinning area and moved with care their weapons hidden. Sarek pushed forward leading the way. He wanted this to appear to be the beginning of the diplomatic arrivals. His eyes searched for Amanda and Jeremiah.

Jack Grayson spotted his brother and rage boiled over. He forced a smile and went over to Jeremiah. "Hey have any of that awards winning coffee?"

Jeremiah looked up and smiled falsely. "Yes I just finished brewing it. I promise it will be like none you have ever had before. I have some new Colombian beans."

John smiled and went to take a cup as Sarek and Skon fanned out Skon to find their table and Sarek to gather their breakfast. He picked up a plate and balanced it in his hands. T' Mara and Adrianna moved to the tea. They knew that dumping the contents was risky but they could not risk anyone else ingesting it. Adrianna stumbled and fell against the table knocking it over. T' Mara's quick reflexes kept her from falling into the steaming liquid. As if on Queue Sarek threw the plate and caught a guard in the throat. He quickly grabbed a second plate and threw it again.

Skon now next to two officers nerved pinched them and they fell forward. They did not want to use lethal force because they knew from Amanda that some of the people here were impersonating Star Fleet personal the problem was they had no time to determine who was legitimate.

Adrianna looked and saw Daniel leaping over a table and planting a solid kick into a knife wielding chef.

Amanda by this time was free. She ripped the blindfold off and slugged her guard hard in the gut. He buckled and she planted a knee in his face. He dropped like a rock. She ran to the Van. The scan of the Orion showed there was anti toxin in the crates. She pushed it open and removed the hypo-sprays. She ran to help the people who drank the toxin.

She entered a room that was a free for all.

Director Van Kemp knew he had to salvage this. His visit to the site showed that that damned Blue devil Andorian had stopped the attack. He hit his com badge and beamed back. He had a feeling that his plans were coming apart. He beamed into the dinning area and what he saw was chilling. The Vulcan's were making short work of his allies. He pulled a Phaser and fired at one of the humans. Czarina gasp as the phaser hit her. She fell forward and rolled. It was set on stun but the blow was grazing and she was still able to function. Seeing the director she cursed. Then with a wave of her hand she sent a chair at his head. He thought she was human. Well she would teach him to make such foolish assumptions.

Van Kamp saw her hand move and at the last second jumped away. He rolled and fired exploding the chair as he changed the setting to kill.

He rolled and fired at Adrianna. Garak saw the move and knocked her out of the way covering her with his own body. His curses were long and loud and in his native language. He forced her under a table that he tipped to give them some cover. This unexpected attack gave the Orions a chance and they took it. Simion rose and rallied his people. They now all found cover and the firefight began in earnest.

Commander Bergman came into the room. He saw a phaser aimed at the Director and fired at the Betazid holding it.

Czarina threw a table at him. He jumped aside. He ran to find cover.

T' Mara and Daniel each snagged a diplomat and dragged them to safety. Each rendering them unconscious to do so. T' Mara with a nerve pinch and Daniel with a solid right cross. It might be unwise but they still had to be certain. They rolled the men against the wall and under a table. Each crawling on their hands and knees now to gain a better firing position.

Daniel saw Bergman and shouted at him. "What are you doing?"

"Traitor! You freak." He turned to fire on Daniel. His phaser set to kill.All he saw was Daniel attack Humans.

T' Mara saw this and fired. He crumpled to the ground stunned. Daniel looked over at his mate who seemed grimly satisfied. "Daniel we have to find cover." Phaser shots exploded around them and they ran for cover the battle was far from over.

Amanda knocked and Orion over who had aimed at Skon. The Orion only stumbled and reacted by hitting her and knocking her down. She hit the floor hard and rolled out of the way of a very large foot. A quick swing of her legs knocked him to the floor. She jumped up and landed on his chest. Hands found his Katra points and he was out like a light. She rose and fired hitting a Star Fleet officer aiming at Sarek's back. She was beginning to share Sarek's dislike of the Service even if she knew most were Orions.

Sarek took a blow to his face and rolled with it. He caught the Star Fleet Lt. and tossed him hard against the wall. The Humans/Orion were no match for a Vulcan. Sarek noted that the diplomats had all been safely removed from the room. He disregarded himself his father , Felix and Mariana as they were all fighting. He never considered the risk to himself or Vulcan.

Jeremiah was now fighting John. He hit him hard and John fell. He beat his brother face and body. He wanted to kill him with his bear hands. John kicked him off.

"Why?" John demanded.

"Why? Father wanted you. You were his golden child. Then Amanda. He doted on you." Jeremiah shouted.

"He took care of you." John said blocking a blow.

"Oh sure. I was a mistake."

"No. He loved you. Damn it Jeremiah he loved you. He spent more time with you then me."

"No he spent more time in my mother's bed. He tolerated me. She would not let him ignore me. He used her and broke her heart." Jeremiah shouted. He dove at his brother using a chair. John was caught off guard and was rendered unconscious by a blow to his skull.

"Father." Amanda shouted. Jeremiah turned and smiled "One down one to go." He advanced at Amanda.

Sarek however was not allowing this to happen he stripped off his now tattered robe and threw it at Jeremiah. His legs tangled and he fell. He struggled to get free. Amanda however had no time to watch as Czarina shouted.

"Amanda look out!"

Amanda turned to see a chair flying at her head. Director Van Camp was sending a chair at her. She leap back patience ending as she looked at it. It slammed against and invisible wall. Smashing into a million pieces. Czarina was in shock. She was being helped up by Ambassador Felix. Both stood transfixed as Amanda squared off with the FBI Director.

"Damn you. You have ruined everything. Traitor!" He shouted.

"How am I a traitor to protect Vulcan and Earth?" Amanda said breathing hard.

"Vulcan you said Vulcan first. You don't even consider yourself from Earth anymore do you?" He mocked.

Amanda stared at him. "I was never for Earth Director." She said calmly. "This was always temporary for me. I am not for Earth or for Vulcan I am for all sentient life. I have no time humanities ego or your petty politics."

"Liar. You are a slave to them." He pointed at Sarek. "He had taken control of your mind."

Amanda laughed. "Indeed? How?" She knew full well she was equal to Sarek.

"Come with me. Be with me Amanda. We can rule this planet the alpha quadrant. We are not meant to serve but rule. We have the power. We are superior to those Sapes. You know it. They are only one step above
Apes."

Amanda froze that phrase. He was not human he was a neichian. She had thought so but now it was certain. She shivered as President Adliar heard this news. She to had been now identified as enhanced. She swallowed hard. "I am nothing like you. A true ruler serves their people. They place their needs above their own. If I have learned anything from Sarek and Skon it is that we serve. I will never use what I am to hurt anyone or for personal gain."

He laughed "Oh are you so certain?" He turned and with a sudden attack went after Sarek.'I wonder how you define personal gain?"

Sarek cried out as his mind was attacked. His legs buckled and he hit the floor. Amanda cried out and flew at Van Camp. She hit him mid waist. Knocking him back. Still his mind clung to Sarek's pounding it. Amanda struck him hard and knocked him back. She ran to Sarek's side her hands flying to his Katra points. Her mind dove in after him. He was fighting the attack now but he had never experienced such hate and rage. He had no real defenses. Amanda joined him and stood in front of him. Mind to mind. Her caught his. She held his hand. She stood between them. Her eyes darkening. "Stop." She ordered. "You are killing him."

Van Camp Laughed. "He will be destroyed That is the point bitch."

Amanda swallowed hard and opened her own mind. Van Kamp gasp. He stumbled back. "Stop." She said once more.

He looked at her and attacked again. Amanda swallowed hard and tears formed as he attacked. She stood firm her mind forming an solid protective shield around her and Sarek. As he attacked she repelled it. Molding and folding his power and attack she held it in front of her.

"Surrender now."Amanda demanded "End this and you will live."

"Never !!" He shouted." I will never be ruled by the Vulcan and their Federation."

"So be it." Amanda said and threw the energy back at him like a knife. It slammed into his mind like a steel blade. He screamed in agony and fell forward. Amanda looked at him her eyes hard and cold. She would show no mercy now. Blood flowed from his mouth and nose. He was dead before he hit the floor. Amanda turned to catch Sarek as he fell. Concern suddenly replacing her anger and rage.

Jeremiah pulled a blade and came at Amanda. He ran headlong into Garak who was in no mood to be merciful. He had shot at Adrianna and he was not happy with that. Garak slapped Jeremiah and he went down. Rolling he sliced at Garak. Garak' s honor blade came out in a flash and he cut Jeremiah arm.'

"Surrender." He ordered. "You can never escape here."

"Why? So I can be locked up." Jeremiah laughed as he circled.

"No so you can live."

"Vulcans do not kill." He lunged at Garak.

Garak sunk the blade into his stomach and Whispered. " I am Romulan not a Vulcan. I was hoping you would be so foolish." He twisted the blade hard. Then drew it out and Slit Jeremiah's throat before he could shout out that information. He smiled grimly knowing he had now repaid his debt to Amanda. This one would never harm her family again. He looked over at Amanda and bowed slightly. She locked eyes with him and nodded. He was Romulan and he would keep his word and pay his debts.

Simion ran he had to get away. He ran into T' Mara and she tried to stun him. She was backhanded. She stumbled. An enraged Daniel tackled the larger Orion. He was tossed aside. As the Orion scrambled to his feet. An other body was tossed at them. A hapless pawn to be sacrificed. T' Mara rendered him unconscious. She wiped her nose noting the blood. Daniel looked enraged he stood up as the Orion chief ran. He was unmoving. Staring at the door. It slammed shut in the Orions face. He turned and fired his phaser at them. Daniel took the hit and fell. He pushed his mate aside and rose. His youth belied his power especially in a temper. He waved his hand and chair slammed in to Simion skull. The Orion pirate fell to his knees. Daniel drew a blade and approached him determined t kill him for his attempts on his mates life.T' Mara stunned rose seeing Daniel.

Daniel No. No. You must not

Daniel growled He hurt you. He will die.

No. She forced herself to stop him. Catching his arm. I need you. Help me. T' Mara allowed her defenses to fall and she collapsed forcing Daniel to catch her. He lifted her up.

He gave the helpless Orion a hard look. "She is far more merciful then I am."

Simion shivered he knew he faced death itself in that boy. No, that man. He silently vowed never to cross him again.

The fight was now over. Felix and had Mariana Phasers pointed at the wounded assassins and each shook their heads in disbelief. The dining hall looked like a slaughter house. Amanda stuck a hypo into Sarek knowing that part of his confusion was the toxin. Had he not been infected the attack on his mind would not have been as easy. She kissed his cheek and tossed the hypo to Daniel who injected T' Mara and then himself. Skon stumbled over and took a hypo and after injecting himself began to inoculate the others.

The fight over the President Looked at Skon and Sarek. "Care to tell me what the hell happened here?"

Skon brow rose. "Sarek and I discovered a coup plan. A plan to bomb and kill Federation leaders. We knew the plot originated on Earth."

"How dare you." President Adliar said "We would never--"

Sarek rose cutting him off. "We are aware it was not the government of Earth. We knew however that it had been infiltrated. We could not risk a leak. It is done the threat is over. Now perhaps we can get back to business."

The president shook his head. Only a Vulcan would want to go onto business after such and attack.

"Latter. First we have to reassess this We have to clean up this mess. There will need to be an investigation and we need answers."

Sarek bowed slightly. He had hoped that be the answer. However, he knew normalcy had to appear. Trust had to be restored. Pretending it did not matter was the fastest way. He rubbed his face pain shooting through him. He pulled Amanda close. Needing her near for his sanity. The attack had not been against him as such. No Van Camp had showed him Amanda dying in a slow painful way. He had been unable to reach her. That was a fear he had and it had been exploited. Allowing him to penetrate his mind and almost kill him. Amanda mattered and he now knew he would die to keep her safe even outside the fires. Yet he also knew she loved him and it was that love that had protected him. She had killed for him and he was humbled.

"Sarek what did you do to him?" The President demanded. He believed it was the Vulcan Ambassador who had killed the Director.

"He took a blow to his skull." Amanda said. She looked into the president's mind. (YOU Will SAY IT WAS SELF DEFENSE) she forced her will on him. "He died because of the fight. I guess I hit him to hard." Amanda knew that was a violation but she was to angry to care.

"Well it was self defense." The president said . "You were defending your self and Amanda. No one can blame you for that."

Sarek looked at Amanda who quickly looked away. He wondered why that seemed to easy? He had not caught her violating one of Vulcan's most sacred laws. Yet Amanda had no choice but to do it to protect them all.

"Yes this was all defense of the Federation. That is what we will explain." He said now certain it was true. "Come let us tend your wounds. "President Adliar led them out.

Czarina looked at Amanda and Ambassador Mariana Bowed to her. We will guard your secret. There was no real choice you offered him a chance to surrender.

Amanda nodded Thank you

Felix merely bowed. "You fight well for a pink skin woman."

Amanda smiled. "I hope never to have to again.'

"We all hope for that My Lady." Felix said smiling. His Antenna twitched with amusement.

Daniel and T' Mara helped John up. Garak moved to Adrianna side and she was picking up lose weapons. "Are you alright?"

"Yes. A little sore but I will heal. Garak you were hurt." She ripped her shirt to bind his arm.

"No the wound ripped open." He said casually.

"It was too soon for those acrobatics."

"Actually it was when I fell over there." He said laughing. "I did not use my arm to get here."

That got him a dirty look. "You did that climb one armed?"

"Of course it was an easy climb." That got him pushed back.

"Are you insane?" Adrianna said. She was about to read him the riot act but Garak smiled and pulled her to him kissing her firmly .It was nothing

Adrianna's temper faded as he kissed her.

T' Mara felt foolish allowing Daniel to carry her especially since he was hurt worse. He set her down next to Skon who was looking at them highly amused.

"My son such emotionalism."

"I would say the cause is sufficient father." Daniel said. "She could have been hurt."

Not with you there to help." Skon said proudly.

Daniel stood up. "No. I will not allow harm to her. Not while I live."

T' Mara touched his face. "I am safe Daniel."

He seemed to relax at that. Yet he would not release her hand. He was still worried for her. He gently wiped the blood from her face.

Sarek took Amanda over to Skon. "We will discuss this latter."

She sighed guessing he was angry.

I am not angry merely curious to your logic today

Yep, he was mad Amanda thought. Well he and the others were alive. They fight about it and move one. She leaned against Sarek grateful he was safe. Sarek had to resist pulling her into his arms. He was shaking inside from fear. He had almost lost her today. He was going to have to lay down the rules. No more insane actions.

Amanda smiled he was calming down. Maybe he would be reasonable.

Do not count on it wife. I will never let you out of my sight again.

Amanda laughed and Sarek had to resist smiling. Promises or not he doubted he would ever control Amanda and he had a feeling he would not wish to. Not that he was letting her know that. "You gave me your word you would obey."

"You did not forbid me to help out." Amanda replied

Sarek's brow rose but he said nothing.

Admiral Wilson came over to them. "Ambassador Sarek I am unable to express my regret-"

"Sir it is clear to me that Star Fleet has a lot of…."

"Housecleaning Sarek" Amanda provided.

"Yes House cleaning to do. Perhaps now you see why I have reservations about your organization." Sarek said "We will get the Prime Directive passed. I believe this shows us why it is important. Your organization was easily infiltrated. What would happen if people posed as Starfleet and invaded a world?"

The admiral was stunned but knew Sarek was right. This fiasco was going to haunt Star Fleet for many years and he had a feeling its military wings would be firmly clipped.

TBC….