Sarek and Dansk

Chapter Six

Sarek guided Dansk back to the presence of the females and nodded as he departed from her presence. The look of anticipation on the other female's faces spoke the word,

"Well?"

To Nyota Dansk said,

"It appears that I am to become your bondmate's step-mother and thus your step mother-in-law."

Nodding to Rachel,

"And your cousin."

To the others she said,

"To you others, a family member…"

Of course with the library and sliding door closed the males were not witness to the laugher and high fives shared by the females.

Nyota then said,

"Well future mother-in-law , we have a bonding ceremony to plan."

Looking at Nyota Dansk asked,

"What do I need to know about Sarek that our short relationship has not revealed?"

"First of all he is honorable and for a Vulcan extremely compassionate. His years of ambassadorial service has molded him into such an individual. He has seen so many horrific scenes that could have hardened him, but I have seen him work tirelessly, to the point of utter exhaustion on behalf of those who are helpless or in need. This is a quality that is also evident in my adun, My Spock. His wife Amanda was truly extraordinary, a noted author, and not a stranger to performing diplomatic services on behalf of Terra and Vulcan. With her loss Spock was almost became loss to himself. He later revealed that his mother's loss to him was so great that I was the only reason he did not will himself out of existence,"

Nyota closed her eyes and sighed and then said,

"You have no idea of the degree of power they have at their command. Not only mental, but also their physical strength is unbelievable, but it can be coupled with such tenderness.

The Vulcan moral code makes it clear that that their power can only be used for protection of self or family or the good of the many, not for personal gain. With the permission of all you ladies I would like to reveal to you just a glimpse of Vulcan greatness in the person of Sarek and his son.

First of all, let me say that Sarek can silence a room of arguing combatants by just directing his attention to them. In addition to his own personal presence his legendary ability in the area of solving problems is known throughout the galaxy.

On Quikzon I the opposing sides of a civil war had agreed to meet with him and once they had assembled their hatreds sparked and as Sarek entered the room blows had started to be exchanged. Spock had accompanied his father to the site since The Enterprise had been used to transport Sarek and Spock accompanied him as his aide and security on site, since armed Vulcan guards would not have been permitted in the actual room for negotiations.

Sarek entered the room with his hands clasped in front of his chest in an almost prayerful gesture and just stood there and within seconds the nose silenced and the attendees took their seats. It was only with that response that Sarek moved toward the table that had been assigned to him and his party which also included his aide de champ. What makes this story so amazing was one of the most remarkable suggestions ever made in the world of diplomacy. Sarek first determined that not only were political differences laying at the source of all their major differences but also religious ones. He then asked how many present had lost sons in the ongoing battles? The majority of the attendees raised their hands. How many children have been made orphans by this warfare, was his next question. Looking around the room he stated,

"It appears that we have a great number of fatherless males languishing in orphanages."

Part of the reason for this is that the female of that species were not permitted to raise males on her own. There had to be a male in the household to accomplish this. These was Sarek's instructions. He first asked those of the Zzon clan, whose worship included dietary restrictions which made it unlawful for them to eat flesh. Sarek said,

"Would you not agree that the loss of a male heir is a very deeply felt experience."

All nodded in the affirmative.

"This is the case for the ninety-seven percent of the species who are a part of The Federation. This is my recommendation, You must visit theorphanages of the Crine clan and pick a male from their people, you must take this male into your house, raise him and treat him like you would have treated your lost son. In addition, you must allow him to practice the religion of his people under your roof and with your support. At your death he will inherit all you have worked for to accumulate during your lifetime. You must love your substitute son with an abiding affection until you breath your last breathe. If you have a female child you should offer her to him as a wife. If you by example have taught him your people's equivalent of love and compassion he will have embraced your family as his own and take care of all of them. What you put into the development of that relationship will carry over to succeeding generations.

He now stood and gave the opposing faction those same instructions, they were to visit the orphanages of the Zzon people and do likewise.*

Nyota concluded,

"It was then that these opposing factors realized their common losses and the wisdom of my father-in-law who after giving these instructions simply said,"

"I look forward to hearing how this suggestion has been implemented and how subsequent peace has been reached by you two parties. Peace and long life to you all."

Nyota continued,

"It was with the release of the details of the negotiation that Sarek's life changed from diplomatic service to negotiation and trade agreement assignments. With these new roles Spock's mother started to travel most of the time with her husband. Not only was she a linguist, she also had studied varied species' body language and was invaluable to Sarek who used Amanda's impressions to form his arguments and recommendations.

Another incident involved Sarek protecting his family by using a difficult and advanced form or martial arts which trains the user to concentrate great power into his index finger which become lethal weapons. This event happened when my husband was four years of age and as Spock has told me that his father was in no need of a weapon, for he was a lethal one himself."**

All the women were slack-jawed as Nyota continued,

"Dansk, perhaps you already know that when Sarek determines the time is right, he will start Spock's training to take up the ambassadorial robe. So, eventually, I will have to learn from you, Lady Dansk."

*In India, a bereaved Hindi father approached Gandi and asked how to revenge thedeath of his son at the hands of a Muslim. This was his instruction to the father.

**This account is found in Valyria story 'Wind Against the Stars'.