Sarek and Dansk
Chapter Twenty-eight
Sarek and T'Pau had toured the houses in the compound that they had stayed in the previous night and he had chosen the house Dansk and he would occupy, after their joining. He had no intention of wasting any time accepting congratulations. He would bid farewell to his family and then pilot a shuttle to the residence he had chosen. He determined he would honor the Terran custom and carry Dansk over the threshold. He thoroughly understood the background of said action…one mired in superstition and pagan mythology, but the satisfaction he was certain he would feel with Dansk in his arms, against his chest, with him able at last to breathe the scent of her hair cancelled out any negativity associated with the custom. Sarek uncharacteristically, sighed. He would probably spend the majority of this last night in meditation. T'Pau departed to her private space with,
"May your rest be productive, My Son."
"Live long and prosper, My Mother."
That evening the women had left Dansk presence with the assurance they would return at noon tomorrow to help Dansk get bathed, coifed, and dressed, It would be the equivalent of a Terran 'prom night'. Of course most would see each other at First and Second meal.
The same action on Sarek's behalf was planned by his son, nephew and the ones who had been accepted as family. His robe of choice would be the same one he wore when he married his Amanda. With this new experience when he looked at the robe he would also think of his joining with Dansk. It was the equivalent of 'out with the old, in with the new' concept. His previous talk with his son had settled everything in both of their minds.
As for Sarek, at this point he was indeed anxious to explore her mind and body. The needs of his flesh had become even more manifest during this period of absence from Dansk presence; at this point he had to struggle with his body response to his thoughts of her.
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The precursors of dawn's arrival was streaked across the sky as Sarek came out of his extended period of meditation. He sent his mother his morning greeting and it was returned. He searched his familial bond and all were well. Since he dared not approach the compound where Dansk was housed and he did desire to spend a part of this morning with Spock and his family he would request that they visit him at the house that he and T'Pau were sharing.
After his period of isolation with Dansk he was aware that he must present himself first at the embassy and then on New Vulcan. Dansk would not be able to accompany him because her body would have to be prepared for the increased radiation of that planet through inoculations. Eventually he would be able to show her the Vulcan's new home world, but his time he would face the High Council and Committee alone. His mother's departure from Terra after his bonding would allow her to present his case before those legislative bodies before his arrival. By the time of his arrival on New Vulcan, his bond would have been well established, and his presence there would be brief. The next time they returned to the settlement they would stay at his house in the compound that also housed his family.
His message to Spock through their bond was,
'I desire to spend time with you and your family before the bonding. Please visit me in my place of isolation this morning. We will have a simple First Meal here.
The return message was,
"We will be present at zero eight hundred hours. To put your mind at ease, My Nyota has been in contact with Dansk and she is in optimum health, mentally and physically.
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The family's arrival was punctual and Sarek was waiting at the door to greet them. Seated at the table with T'Pau they enjoyed fruits, grains, juices and biscuits. After the meal Kov and Xon asked to be excused but Sarek gestured for them to stand before him,
"As I am certain your parents have revealed to you that before your birth, my then aduna, My Amanda was lost with the destruction of our home world. Today, my new aduna will become the only ko'mekh'il (grandmother) you know."
Uncharacteristically he reached up and caressed each boy's face and said,
"Sons of my son, you two are heirs to greatness and you are being prepared well. Dif-tor heh smusma. (Live long and prosper)"
Through the slight touch of his hand upon their face, Sarek felt his grandsons' love for him and he was indeed satisfied.
Nyota stated,
"Father of me, your Dansk has been given a bridal shower and I supplied her with a formal robe and slippers for her bonding ceremony. She will wear one of Amanda's robes that you had given to me. I have no doubt that her appearance will be quite beautiful."
Sarek nodded and said to his daughter,
"I appreciate those services that have been extended to her. At this point in my life, she will complete me."
Spock interjected,
"Father, I anticipate that my family will visit New Vulcan after our daughter is born. In addition, I anticipate an extended visit. Will this present an inconvenience for you?"
"When I return to the embassy I will initiate the necessary inoculations to insure that Dansk will not suffer any discomfort during our eventual stay on New Vulcan. We will anticipate your arrival. Before Second Meal, his family was about to depart with Spock's assurance that he would return to assist his father to dress for his bonding. Nyota interrupted and said, she could pilot the family back to their compound if Spock wanted to spend time alone with his father. Spock readily accepted his aduna's offer. Before Nyota's departure Sarek asked that she convey a message to James. Advise him that he and his wife were invited to the bonding ceremony. That was his reward for his limited press after Sarek was attacked. In addition, Sarek would allow three holo pics after the ceremony. One of the bridal part, one of he and Dansk and finally a family pic. Sarek also requested that the family members be aware that he did not plan on a long delay in his departure so that they should be available for that activity immediately after the bonding.
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When alone Sarek said to Spock,
"Speak your mind Spock."
"Father of me, it has been five thousand, one hundred eleven days since the Va Pak, since my mother, your bondmate was snatched away from us. I know what you do now is not a betrayal of her or her memory. I also am aware of your deep loss, and subsequent dark period of your life. I have grieved with thee. It has come to me that I am not certain how I should address your new aduna. I must show her respect for she is your aduna, she is not taking an already filled place in my heart and mind that is still filled with she who provided the body for the life force you gave her. I find a degree of discomfort using her first name…."
Sarek answered,
"First, my son, I wish to completely share something with you."
Placing his hand on his son PSI points he closed his eyes and said to Spock,
"My Son, observe."
It was at that point that Spock became privy again to a visualization and now the complete conversation that his parents had had many years ago, while she still was pregnant with him. His heart swelled as he observed her form and heard her statement to his father about her wishes for him when they would be separated by death. Of course, his mother anticipated a muchlonger life than she experienced. But her wishes mirror her great love for his father and also for The Vulcan Way. She was fully aware of how Vulcans could not tolerate waste and to have her husband, a male in the prime of his life, without a mate would be a waste or to have in die in the fires because he did not have one would likewise be a waste.
Upon opening his eyes Sarek observed his son, nodding in agreement. Spock next comment was simply,
"Father, may you find the maiden's peace"*
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*Spock's statement revealed that he desired for his father a fulfilling and satisfying life as a bonded male.