Sarek and Dansk

Chapter Five

Last Meal was taken in silence and then as usual the males made their way to the library for conversation and chess and the women went outside to the beauty of the rose garden. Christine explained to Dansk that Spock and Sirin had designed and planted the two adjoining plots of land.

With typical Vulcan respect for privacy none of the women made any inquiries in regards to Dansk and Sarek. This was also the case with the men who were enjoying chess and conversation in the library.

Sarek did know that he would have to speak to his son about his desire to bond with Dansk even thought he had just met her. For him it was not shan-ha-lak (love at first sight). Instead it was what he sensed was a deep compatibility that he was certain would grow. She challenged him mentally, just as his Amanda had done. She was indeed exotically beautiful, her looks could be described as hypnotic, her voice musical and her laugh filled with promise.

He had no intention of having a long wait to claim her. Both of their loneliness would end shortly. It was Sarek's desire to speak to Spock about his decision and also reveal that he would have to go before the High Council and High Committee to get their 'approval'. Sarek knew what this would involve, after all, he had been through it before. One of his arguments was going to be that following his time in office, he would be succeeded by his son who was also married to a Terran.

Of course, he could not be sure how exactly Spock would determine which of the twins would succeed him. In addition, if Spock's successor would be Kov, it was a known factor that already there was a bond between him and NyotaTu, Lo'vaak and Christine's daughter. She was another human whose genotype was mixed with an off-worlder. So Sarek looked into the future and saw that within the foreseeable future there would be no pure Vulcan with a Vulcan aduna that would wear the robes of ambassadorship. How right that seemed in his eyes. Of course, this information would support his argument regarding his bonding with Dansk.

Through their bond Sarek requested a private audiences with his son who rose with him and they both stated their intention to leave the group for a private verbal conversation. Through the familiar bond Spock requested entrance into Sirin's home for privacy which was granted. These two S'chn T'gai males entered he quiet isolation of Sirin's home and Spock turned to his father,

"Speak your mind father of me."

Sarek reached for his son in order to establish a mind-meld. This was met with his son's bowed head. Spock heard,

"My son, be witness to a conversation that your mother and I had while she was pregnant."

In his mind Spock saw his mother heavy with his body approach Sarek who placed her on his lap. She fingered his father's hair and peppered his face with kisses as she gave Sarek her permission to move on in case of her permanent absence from him. It was a loving gesture, one based on his mother knowledge of his father's need.

In this time the need was not what it had been—a life or death matter. But there were other needs that should and needed to be addressed for Spock was fully aware of the loss that occurs with the absence of one's bondmate.*

Then another female's face appeared in Spock's mind, the female that he had been introduced to by the name of Dansk. His Nyota had revealed the wishes of their group 'Cupid's Secretaries' that his father and this person would meet—and then they did, quite on their own. Needless to say Spock supported any action that would contribute to any contentment and satisfaction his father would be able to experience.

Spock sent his father his approval of anything that would address his needs. Of course he was fully aware that as the elder of the two, his approval was not a prerequisite to his father taking any action, but he was pleased that his father did wish his approval.

Before his father withdrew, Sarek then showed his son the picture his mind had drawn up as he had previously ruminated on that specific conversation with his aduna, Amanda—she exiting his presence blowing kisses and waving. That mental picture touched a cord in Spock as deep as within his father. But the son had to admit, the healing he had experienced was totally because of His Nyota. Before his father withdrew Spock sent,

"Father of me, please seek and find 'The Maiden's Peace.'"

When father and son returned to the company of the other males Spock sought out Sirin's attention and nodded in the affirmative, an action that was returned by his cousin.

Sarek through his bond with his nephew, Sirin, again requested the use of his still empty home, it was allowed and he went in search of Dansk.

When he presented himself outside the back door, Nyota tapped Dansk's hand and said,

"I think my father seeks your presence. I am certain he would not have left the presence of the male's society for anyone other than you."

Dansk gracefully rose from her seat and went to Sarek's side. Since he had already mentally claimed her Sarek slipped into the adun mode and said,

"Aduna, attend."

She followed him unquestionably as he entered Sirin's house.

He started,

"It has been more than forty years since I have been found in this position."

He gracefully lowered himself to one knee,

"Dansk of Terran, he that is before you, Sarek of Vulcan asks that you accept him as your bondmate, husband, partner, and companion.

I am aware of your life's experiences as you are of mine, this will not in any way affect our lives together. I will cherish you and pleasure you. You will provide for me an endless source of wonder by the exploration of your mind and the joining of our bodies.

I do not wish for us to continue unbonded for a long period of time but I will bow to your wishes. Dansk of Terra, do you accept this one before you?"

Of course, Sarek expected the female Terran's expression that accompanied surprise, joy, sorrow, anguish and so many other experiences—the start of tears. Dansk fit the description he had envisioned and with her hand over her mouth, she nodded and whispered,

"I do."

With a twinkle in his eye Sarek rose to his feet and said,

"The I do's come later, My Dansk, but I do interpret your action as evidence of your acceptance of my proposal. Please be aware that I will attempt to fulfill your every desire. Thank you Dansk of Terra, we will complete each other."

Sarek sought out Dansk's hand and brought it to his lips. She experienced the expected electric-like sensation and her eyes revealed her shock. He raised his shields and stated,

"Eventually, once bonded you will respond differently.

Sarek then asked her permission,

"Dansk, I wish to share a Terran kiss with you. I will make reference to My Amanda this one last time, it was this expression of affection that she indeed did treasure.

Sarek reached for her and she came to him and placed her palms on his chest and he reached down and brought her lips to his and it took all of Dansk strength to not collapse in his arms.

Sarek was pleased.

*See my story 'Home'.