Chapter Thirty five

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He opened the door and his eyes searched for her, she was seated at T'Paal's side. She looked up at him and it was as he anticipated…

Her raised eyes revealed to her that the Spock before her was not the person she had met at Deep Space Nine. Spock had become a mature Vulcan male, not in age, but in appearance. There was a trace of stubble on his chin, his shoulders had broadened, waist narrowed, and he was much taller. He covered the space between them and assisted her to her feet. Nyota placed her head on his chest, he lowered his chin to rest on her hair and breathed deeply.

Spock lifted her head and he placed their foreheads together,

"K'diwa, my dreams have been surpassed by your reality."

When they had met on Deep Space Nine, perhaps it was the setting, the Vulcan robes, the nature of the surprised that had caused him to not truly assess her. But now his eyes did see what she had become, a woman, one of even greater beauty.

T'Paal gathered up her knitting, "Osu Spock, I will leave you because I know you will honor her."

Spock bowed his head toward his elder and said, "We will go to the family residence. I will transmit to Vulcan from there."

Once they reached the privacy of the rooms, Spock drew Nyota to him, "Ashayam, I have dreamed of holding you close in a shared kiss."

With that he tilted her chin up and placed his lips on hers. She responded with eagerness. Then there was a moan and she almost collapsed. He collected her in his arms.

She held his face in her hands and whispered, "Forgive me, in my excitement I have not eaten all day."

Spock picked her up and carried her to one of the couches. He contacted the kitchen staff,

"Bring sustenance to the residence. Include some things that would please a Terran."

The Embassy kitchen had an around the clock schedule. Not all the employed shared the same work shift. A buffet was always available in the staff dining room. Within a few moments there was a soft rap on the door, when the door opened, no one was present, only a food cart. Spock retrieved the food. He would now perform No-rah t' skan yem (Ritual of family meal). It required that the head of the family serve his family first. It was only after his wife and children had started eating that he could help his own plate and start eating. This action allowed insight into the Vulcan mindset-the precious status of the family, for their survival even at the sacrifice of the family head, was paramount to the continuance of The Vulcan Way.

Spock guided Nyota to a small dining table and held her seat. The food cart was rolled to that location and Spock commenced. Taking small portion from each selection he then handed the plate to Nyota. He nodded as she took her first fork full. Once she had sampled each selection he helped his own plate. The meal continued in silence. But that did not deter their silent communication.

'Spock, forgive me, I have ruined our reunion.'

'Beloved, I consider sharing this meal with you as part of our reunion.'

With that explanation, she looked up and smiled. But she felt that the spontaneity had been lost.

As soon as they had finished, Spock requested that the cart be removed and he placed it outside the door.

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Now they were alone. Spock pulled a small velvet pouch out of his pocket and emptied its contents into his palm. As he opened his hand her eyes widened. There sparkling were the two Romulan blood stones.

"Tomorrow we will go to the jewelry district to select earring settings."

Spock then stood up and faced Nyota. Nyota's eyes widened. His stare was so intense. He lowered himself onto one knee so they had closer eye contact. He reached for her hands and turned them palm upward, held them for a few seconds, and then kissed them both, the act of a beseecher.

Spock started, "Ashayam, I do not wish us to ever experience the separation we have just experienced. Bond with me here on Vulcan soil, and lie with me here on Vulcan soil for you are half of my heart, half of my soul. With our marriage bond, there will never be a separation, we will become the total sum of one, the joining of our two halves-of heart and soul."

Nyota eyes were brimmed with tears as she simply nodded, 'Yes'.

Spock then withdrew from another pocket another velvet pouch. He then voiced,

"Beloved, this is your 'surprise.' He partially hid the contents and then he slipped it on her finger. Her month formed the 'O' accompanied by a verbal "Oh." It was a gem stone that knews no rival. It was from the Volcanic planet, Onidoor, a huge rainbow diamond that sparkled in the overhead lights.

Spock now said, "Thank you for your love, My Nyota."

Nyota had been rendered speechless. She placed her forehead on his.

'Spockh, it will never be one way. I will love you until I draw my last breath. "Taluhk nash-veh k'dular." (I cherish thee).

The two of them stayed in silent conversation for some time. Through that bond Spock revealed how Captain Pike's words had influenced his final decision. With a start, Nyota said out loud, "We must call Amanda."

Spock seated Nyota in front of the screen, and stood behind her as he took the consort's stance. He knew his mother would recognize that posture. He would ask his parent's blessing and assistance in carrying out their conspiracy.

Amanda's eyes widened when she observed the couple on the screen. Spock spoke,

"Mother, I am contacting Father so this can be a conference call. Entering his father's code the screen split, so both of his parents were on screen. Sarek observed his son's stance and arm placement, right hand resting on Nyota's chair, left hand on the right at the elbow-the symbol of applied power on another's behalf. He had taken the pose hundreds of times behind his K'diwa. Words were not necessary.

"Father, mother, it is always the Vulcan Way to consider the advise and suggestions of one's elders, the next step is to weigh the logic of any recommendation. Based on advise from Captain Pike I have formulated a plan that will address what Nyota and I desire. The thought of separation from one another has been at the basis of this decision. We both understand that a Terran marriage will have to wait until Nyota's graduation. However, Terran laws have no application within this compound. Here, we are on Vulcan soil. Based on that fact, we will be bound here, co-habit here and only on these grounds share our intimacy. No legalities will touch us here. Captain Pike will assist, even saying that he will informally stand up with me. We wish your blessings."

Nyota had been sitting with her head bowed before her Vulcan 'parents.' When she raised her eyes Amanda's eyes watered also., she remembered how Sarek's confession of 'love' had affected her. The Vulcan 'love' is so consummate, she thoroughly understood the catalyst that have brought about Spock proposal and Nyota'a acceptance. The thought of separation, in the total Vulcan sense of the word, bordered on panic. Although both Spock and Nyota had outgrown the initial hormonal rush of youth. Presently they were in the next stage, the discovery of the desire to be with the one you have discovered is half your heart, half your soul. It consumes totally. Through their bond Amanda's message to Sarek was, 'We must go to Terra.'

To Spock and Nyota came Sarek's message, "We will be there before the end of the week."

Why did the thought occur to him that he would have to inform T'Pau of this matter."

Sarek's mind raced ahead, 'What if this bonding was viewed by Terra as an additional solidification of the connection between Vulcan and Terra-a step toward even further cooperation between these two parties. Certainly, such a move could not contested. Maybe this would end up being a celebrated affair. But how to stamp down any ideas regarding fraternization. Another thought, how about an arranged marriage-familiar in both the Vulcan world and the people of USA. If such information was leaked, the Academy could not rough shod over other people's cultures.

He sent that idea to Amanda who simply sent, "What a brilliant diplomat, you are."

Sarek's next move would be to contact Benjamin and explain exactly what was going to be attempted. The thought he would propound, that the union was 'arranged' years before, but the parents had decided they would be allowed to discover one another and make the final decision.

Benjamin was not in the least surprised by the news about Spock and Nyota. As soon as the 'gag order' was lifted from the new cadets, she had been in regular contact with her parents.

Sarek's contact with his old friend included a reminder of a statement Benjamin had made to Sarek years ago. Weeks after the birth of Nyota Benjamin had jokingly said, "Perhaps these two will once again solidify our two world's."

Sarek tilted his head, processed this information and said to Benjamin, "Call yourself a prophet, my friend."

He nodded his head and answered, "Agreed, and that is my statement and I'm sticking to it."

The request from Sarek was, "Make it to the Embassy as soon as possible. Please stay with us there."

"I will turn over the management to my oldest son and then we will be on our way. M'umba will accompany me. I look forward to seeing you again in the flesh. We have not been in each others presence since Spock was…"

Sarek interjected, "Since Spock was four years old, Nyota was almost two. I recall that she was already conversant in Vulcan. Spock stood on the side lines and just studied her. She must have made quite an impression," was Sarek final recollection.

"Of course, what else could account for this turn of events," was Benjamin laughing response.

Sarek informed him, "We will be leaving Vulcan tomorrow. If you require anything, call the Embassy.

Then with a slight upturn to his lips he said, "Good bye, in-law."

Benjamin replied, "Yes, for a certainty and ended the conversation with, we S'chn T'gai must support each other."

He would await Benjamin's arrival to take the next step, contact with Star Fleet's Public Relations Department.