A/N: At the end of chapter thirteen I credited the wrong fan fic writer with the authorship of 'Tuesday with Sirin' (I and II). I was reminded by two reviewers of my error. So first let me make the correction; StarQuilter57 should be given the credit for those fine stories. Secondly, I wish to thank Notesfromaclassroom and NyotaRules for bringing this matter to my attention. I have corrected the information in my A/N at the end of chapter thirteen.
Now on to this story…
Sarek and Dansk
Chapter Fourteen
After Sirin and Lo'vaak's joint diagnosis that indicated Sarek's original observation was correct, Spock rose to greet his soon to be step-mother and said,
"Miss Dansk, your presence honors us. Our bondmates and children have gone downstairs."
Sarek volunteered to take her to the location but she simply said,
"I am sure one of the security team can accompany me or at least direct me to their location."
Sarek and the others nodded in dismissal as she exited the room and Sarek took his place behind his desk.
"You all are aware of this evening's event."
"Ha" (yes) was the group's reply.
Not capitalizing on his familiar relationship Spock said,
"Osu Sarek, we were wondering if any decision making could await our great mother's contribution to the discussion before the final resolution."
Sarek raised an eyebrow and then he nodded in agreement.
The fathers and the one grandfather at that moment all seemed to have all now gone past the random comments that accompanied the discussion of Sarek and Dansk's earlier experience and had switched into family mode and thus directed their steps to the door, the hallway and the steps that led down to where said families were waiting. Within a short period of time all departed and Sarek escorted Dansk to the guest rooms and bade her to have a productive sleep.
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Of course the next day the embassy went into hyper-drive in preparation for T'Pau's visit. Her rooms were cleaned, aired, and made 'Vulcan perfect.' In the homes of Spock, Lo'vaak and Sirin, the finest Vulcan apparel was taken out of 'moth balls' and freshened. Sarek's final communication from his mother indicated that once she was on Terra she would not make her presence known to the Federation Council for she did not wish to waste precious time with what they and other Terran officials would term as 'a proper welcome'. Sarek was advised as to the time private land transportation should be available for her transfer to the embassy. The greeting that she would prefer would be from members of her own family. For that reason, a flitter vehicle was selected, and inspected and Spock volunteered to pilot the vehicle. Sarek and security would be the only other passengers.
The connected families would be present at the embassy to greet T'Pau and as she herself had stated, undergo 'her inspection'.
Sarek explained to Dansk that his original planned trip and their subsequent bonding was put off-schedule by this family member's visit. In addition, the discussion would continue and would now include T'Pau. Then a decision would have to be made in regard to 'Vulcan justice' for the youths who had attacked Sarek and Dansk. This was in line with the Federation ruling that if a citizens of a Federation member planet brought charges to their court, punishment could be decided by that citizen's home world. So with T'Pau's presence, and her input a decision would be reached.
During T'Pau time on Terra, things would run by her clock and her decisions as to time and place of chosen events. Such was the extent of her power and influence. It had been with that discussion with Sarek that it dawned on Dansk exactly the type of family she was going to become a part of and she sat in her room, still as a stone attempting to mentally digest that idea. She laughingly thought to herself, she apparently was marrying a prince and that would make her a princess. She thought about what she had said to Sarek when she first observed her room as the door was opened and wondered who had picked out that room for her.
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Her soon to be daughter-in-law or as was the Vulcan Way—daughter, had been most helpful. She had supplied Dansk with two formal Vulcan robes and matching slippers for her presentation to T'Pau. They had been delivered to the embassy and brought directly to her room by the same girl that had awaken her yesterday morning. Sarek had sent his regrets in not being able to join her for First Meal but assured her they would be together for Last Meal. She understood that preparations for his mother's visit had taken priority over every other thing. Sarek, never one to forget a favor contacted S'nass and asked him to tell James if he wanted an exclusive story, to be present with his wife at the embassy at 0700 hours the next day. He was also instructed that they were to bring an overnight bag, no camera men, and of course his PAAD. No other things would be allowed to pass embassy security. As it worked out S'nass, Laura, Su'ark, and Ellie would also be present for T'Pau's arrival on Terra without the usual fanfare.
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The night before his mother's arrival Sarek accompanied The Vulcan Embassy's managerial staff for an official inspection. He also conferred with the chiefs about the menus and still on 'over drive' was able to join Dansk for last meal. After the silent meal he breathed an exhausted sigh and apologized for his lack of attention.
Dansk simply said,
"If you had acted any other way I would have been disappointed in you. I remember once hearing a speaker advise couples to observe how the son and father treated the mother and that was how they would be treated. Raising his shields and then Dansk hand to his lips Sarek replied,
"While it is true I honor my mother and esteem her position, it is you I cherish."
Dansk bowed her head as a blush spread across her face. Again, Sarek was pleased. He accompanied her to her room and wished her a productive and then proceeded to his quarters to meditate and do likewise himself.
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Well before dawn Sarek was awake already with the mechanic in the garage to insure the flitter would been brought to the front of the garage and just as he re-entered the building his son and Nyota and the children disembarked from their own vehicle. The three boys stood formally before their grandfather with their hands raised in the Vulcan salute and uttered the allowed greeting. Sarek responded with a nod and then uncharacteristically rubbed each boys head. His family looked splendid. Shortly after Spock's arrival Sirin and Lo'vaak and their respective families arrived and the children also looking impressive offered Sarek their greeting also. It was decided that they would all proceed to the lower level where the children could stay occupied with the educational units housed there.
Of course, once the bondmates and children were settled the males made it back up to the upper level to Sarek's office to wait there until time for Spock and Sarek to leave to pick up T'Pau at the Vulcan private landing field adjacent to the air terminal. A voice came over the com unit.
"This is private Vulcan craft 0001 advising that ATA is thirty earth minutes. (actual time of arrive, not estimated time of arrival, Vulcans do not estimate anything. After checking all the variables they give the precise time to expect their appearance. They are rarely late. Spock rose from his seat and nodded to his father. Those not accompanying them, let them leave with their best wishes. Through their bond Spock advised Nyota to look after Dansk to insure her presence in The Embassy foyer for T'Pau's arrival. He would advise her of their approach in time for all to be present for her entrance, which Spock imagined would be grand.