Sarek and Dansk
Chapter Twenty-two
The first thing that T'Pau did was to assure Dansk that she had not been singled out for this isolation and instruction because she was non-Vulcan. All females that were about to be bonded were taken into isolation with her clan's matriarch for important instruction. Dansk sat quietly with her head bowed.
"Child, thee are about to experience the greatest change in life that I know of. In thine case, it is even more profound because of the one thou will become one with, my son, Osu Sarek. With thou entering this state you take on a status that will not allow you to present a public face similar to the one that thou are now displaying, you will become Lady Dansk, aduna of Osu Sarek, of the Matt S'chn T'gai clan, house of Surak, the most powerful clan and house on New Vulcan. I wish to see fire in thine eyes, and determination on thine face. Even in the face of opposition, or danger that façade must not change. Thy family's legacy should inspire and empower thee."
With a commanding voice T'Pau said,
"Now, ko fu show me your S'chn T'gai face."
It was almost a metamorphous that took place before T'Pau's eyes. The female's eyes narrowed, her shoulders took on a proud bearing, her head tilted to the right, almost Vulcan-like and Dansk said in an imposing voice.
"My name shall be S'chn T'gai Dansk, and my title will be Lady Dansk. I will be aduna of Osu Sarek of Vulcan, I shall never shrink back again."
If T'Pau had been Terran she would have marveled at the transformation, but instead she admired the female's ability to absorb information and apply it instantly. She will prove to be a valuable helpmate for her son. She was looking forward to presenting her before the High Council and High Committee, as Sarek's adunda. T'Pau was now certain her ko fu would not be intimidated by that presentation.
T'Pau now said,
"Ko fu, we will now rejoin the others and you will sit by my side until we depart. When we arrive at the embassy I will take you to my rooms where you will remain until our departure tomorrow. Do not expect to sleep tonight, or for several nights ahead of you. I will however, allow you to take what Terrans call a nap before I begin to instruct you."
"Yes, Honored Mother, I understand."
Dansk took her place behind T'Pau as they exited the room. The rest of the group was already enjoying desert, a fruit salad that looked extremely appetizing. T'Pau sent to Sarek,
"We would appreciate a serving of the fruit."
When Sarek approached he was anticipating giving Dansk her salad but T'Pau restrained him and stopped his movement toward Dansk. Instead, she took the first serving and handed it to her, and then took the second serving for herself. She then nodded in dismissal and Sarek left after an uncharacteristic Vulcan 'sigh'. T'Pau observed and said to Dansk,
"The bonding will take place one day after tomorrow at last light. I do not believe my son would last three days under such a strain as separation from you. He is in need of your presence in his life in order for his work to remain productive."
T'Pau message to Sarek was,
' Attend.'
Sarek appeared and T'Pau still prevented his approach to Dansk my reversing the initial distribution of the desert plates. She nodded in dismissal and Sarek left and mingled with the other guests. At twenty hundred hours T'Pau sent to Sarek,
"The hour is getting late, and thine son's aduna is with child, we should depart to allow her to rest. Thee should request that one of the males bring you back to the embassy for you will not share space in the vehicle with Dansk, myself and Sorin."
Sarek knew that his son's motorcycle was stored in the garage. By removing his robe and being dressed in his tunic and trousers he would be able to drive to the embassy on his own. Not only that, the drive would allow him to quiet his thoughts and the fresh air would feed into his much desired meditative state. He would ask Spock about his usage of that mode of transportation.
Spock agreed, but only with the stipulation that his father be dressed in proper riding gear which he provided. He also requested that his father leave their link open until his safe arrival at the embassy. As Dansk was entering their vehicle she got a glimpse of her Sarek pull out of Spock's garage dressed in a black leather riding ensemble. As he passed, he put his visor down and Dansk view of him caused her heart to momentarily stop.
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Back at the embassy, in T'Pau's apartment she and Dansk sat facing one another. Since Sarek's apartment adjoined her's, separated only by the great room, T'Pau had instructed Sarek to find other lodging for the night. She was fully aware that at this point the sight of Dansk so near his bed chamber or even her scent would overburden his already taxed resolve.
T'Pau started,
"Ko-fu, Sarek has a distinct advantage over thee in that he has observed the unclothed body of a Terran female and has experienced the joining. His bondmate Amanda was an extraordinary aduna and first lady. I am certain thee will succeed also. Thy will hear from my lips my own personal experience and will understand the needs of a Vulcan male. Thee will hear about his extraordinary endurance, will thoroughly understand why an Vulcan male treasures his wife and family and finally you will understand what a privilege it is to be bonded to a Vulcan male."
T'Pau did not hold back anything and she observed how Dansk facial expression changed from surprise, sympathy, shock, understanding, tolerance, joy, and resolution as T'Pau revealed all to the one who would be her daughter. T'Pau's final statement revealed the steady devotion of the Vulcan male towards his aduna and children. She finally understood 'The Rite of Service' and her heart was so full that it ached in her chest. Her inward thoughts included, how constant and noble a Vulcan male was and how to serve Sarek's every need would indeed be a privilege that would never grow old or tired.
It was not even dawn when T'Pau completed Dansk's education and addressing her said,
"Ko-fu, a young Vulcan girl has brought thy suitcase here. In addition, I instructed her to bring fresh undergarments for thy body here. The sanitary facility is in the rear to the right and after thee have cleansed thine body, dress for our trip and then thee may lay down for a brief productive rest, T'Pau turned and went to her alcove for her period of meditation, after which she would cleanse herself and dress."
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Sarek's ride to the embassy was without mishap. When he arrived at the embassy parking lot he sent to his son,
'I have arrived safely.'
His son's reply seemed to be very brief and in the background he heard his son's aduna's moanful pleas and other words not quite unclear. Sarek thought to himself,
'Apparently I have interrupted…something. He closed the bond with the proper Vulcan response. He was fully aware that his invasion of his son and daughter's time of intimacy certainly did not help his present situation.
Of course Sarek was restless. He then spent two hours in meditation. After that point it was impossible for him to succumb to meditation's leadings. He hungered for Dansk, even her scent would bring him comfort. He thought for a moment and remembered during their travels Dansk had fallen asleep with her head on his shoulder. Sarek went to his wardrobe and sought out the garment that she had leaned against and brought the shoulder of the garment to his nose and inhaled. His entire body responded to her…it did not address his longing, but he found he was comforted.