Sarek and Dansk
Chapter Thirteen
Once inside the vehicle Sarek reached out to allow his son to be aware of the latest events. Spock advised his father that he and Nyota would meet him at the embassy and asked if he desired the services of either Sirin or Lo'vaak. Since they were both Vulcan healers Sarek agreed that it might be advisable to seek both of their opinion. There services might also be necessary, not just in the matter of the attack on Dansk's person.
Sarek closed his eyes and rubbed his forehead and attempted to quiet his heart and his thoughts. His mother's thoughts sparkled into his consciousness,
"My son, there has been a troubling occurrence. Please assure me that our family's safety is not in question and that all are in good health."
Sarek's reply was,
"Honored mother, our family is safe and in optimum health. The agitation you sensed was due to the fact that she who will be my wife was attacked and injured. Shortly, we will be returning to Vulcan soil in order to take further steps to insure there has been no lasting injury and guarantee her safety."
"My son, I shall join you on Terra in two sol revolutions. Be sure that my family assembles for my inspection."
The dutiful son sent,
"Yes honored mother."
As the bond was silenced the embassy vehicle parked in front of Dansk apartment. He accompanied her inside,
"You must pack clothing and personal items to take with you to the embassy and then to another place of safety."
"Sarek, they were just young, stupid youths."
"True, My Dansk, but these youths would have had to be taught and trained by older and even more stupid adults. For that reason I will only feel satisfied if I know you are at a completely and a totally secure location."
Dansk at first was going to voice a protest and then she thought to herself, she and Sarek had been on public display at the restaurant, and there had been a few onlookers in the parking lot. In her heart's heart she knew that he was correct in being concerned. She had to realized that she had never had anyone to act in this protective role toward her and it made her smile. No doubt her identity and relationship to Sarek would surface soon. Since he had already told her what his role in her life would be as her adun and based on that information she understood that while what he had done, was fueled by his affection for her, as a Vulcan male, it was also his duty.
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A very organized person can pack within a few minutes and that was what Dansk was able to do. Within a short period of time, she placed two suitcases outside her bedroom door. As Dansk returned to the seating area Sarek sat her down on the sofa and began to pace the floor finally stopping in front of her he knelt in front of her so as to have eye contact and said,
"Tonight I was derelict in my duty to protect you with my life. Please forgive me. I do not foresee a repeat of that happening in the future. From now on I shall always be on my guard. For extra safety, security will accompany you as long as you are here in San Francisco."
Dansk looked at him and said,
"Sarek, I was not seriously injured, you indeed did rescue me, there was no way for you to predict either the attack or the weapons used. Realistically, and logically you will not and cannot be with me as my protector at all times, I do not wish to be surrounded by burley Vulcan body guards and I am not a fragile flower and refuse to be treated as such. So that you can be aware, I have a black belts in several martial arts. "
Sarek uncharacteristically cleared his throat and said,
"Dansk, we will continue this discussion later. In addition, I wish to inform you my mother is making a most rare trip to Terra to see her great-grandchildren and to meet you. While my mother is here on Terra, we will be making a trip to The Settlement. Although you probably will protest, I believe for just a short time you will be the safest at that location. It will put my heart and mind to rest knowing there are no inherent dangers for you there. Will you agree to my request?"
Dansk replied,
"Will my agreement to your suggestion bring you peace of mind and allow you to carry out your duties without undo concerns?"
"Yes, it would."
"Then I agree to stay there until you come to retrieve me."
"In order to not raise anyone's curiousity, we will have Terrans come and clear out your apartment. All your things will be stored in the basement at the embassy." To add details about the trip to The Settlement, Sarek said,
"I have a home there in a compound where there are two Terran females who have Vulcan bondmates. You will not be without sympathetic Terran females to keep you company, and children to keep you occupied. While I am there with my mother I will stay in one of the Vulcan style houses that are also within the settlement's walls."
Dansk nodded and then Sarek reached for her hand to assist her from the sofa, gathered her two bags and walked her toward the front door. Just before they exited Dansk turned and looked around. She doubted she would ever see this apartment again. Then there was that matter of notifying her employer. At this point she was grateful that she was part of a team and that the others could pick up the slack until a replacement for her could be secured.
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Spock, Nyota, Christine, Lo'vaak, Sirin and Rachel were seated in Sarek's private apartment at the embassy awaiting his return. The matter being discussed was in reference to the attack on Sarek and Dansk that evening. Spock spoke first, I was made privy to a very important event that will take place in two days, Tau Pau will be visiting Terra. She has mentioned her desire to see her family, but I also sense her desire to get the details on my father's decision to bond again. In a completely different thought, I would like all present to see if they see value in putting the resolution of this criminal matter in the hands of our Great Mother. Certainly, what T'Pau decides would be well received by the media because of her revered status.
Looking at each one in the group he asked,
"What are your views on the matter?"
The discussion then began in earnest. until the sound of the elevator could be heard by all present in the apartment. The door opened and Sarek appeared with Dansk at his side. Sarek approached Sirin and Lo'vaak and explained what his mild meld had revealed about Dansk's physical condition that he wished confirmed by Sirin and Lo'vaak. He placed his arm around her waist and brought her to the two men of medicine, gesturing he said to Dansk,
"This Is my brother's son, Sirin and his bondmate Rachel, and one that is as close as a son, Lo'vaak and his bondmate Christine. Both of the males are Vulcan healers and I wish them to support my earlier conclusion as to absence of any serious injury to your person. Within minutes Sarek was pleased to hear that his original diagnosis was indeed correct. Sarek indicated that the women could make themselves comfortable in his apartment. With that announcement, the females went off together chatter as if all were 'old friends'.
*Siren makes his appearance in StarQuilter57's story, "Tuesday With Sirin", who kindly gave me permission to use him and his family in 'The Desert Saga'.
**Lo'vaak is my original character who is introduced in my Christine's Story also appears again in The Desert Saga andThe Desert Saga Continues. He is married to Christine Chappel, Nyota'a good friend.