The Disclaimers: Star Trek in all its forms and series belongs to Gene Roddenberry and the corporations. I am just borrowing them for this fan fiction and mean no disrespect nor am I making a profit on the work.

This is a sequel to IDIC Future King. Part 4 in the IDIC universe.

By Lisa AKA Fire Star

Archive: Selek Yes anyone else let me know where.

2007/7/30

IDIC- A New World Order

Part 14 (Connections) PG

Amanda opened the message and frowned. She was certain this would cause her mate concern. However at least they had been on time. She had often been concerned about her elder cousin Devin. He was gifted but he had chosen to try not to use his gifts. Instead he was eager to embrace Star Fleet and his career there. He had married and was happy in his career. She had never forced her worries on him as he had seemed happy and healthy. Her grandmother had spoken of her fears for Devin but in the end each person had to make their own choices. The hard part was to know that Heather was close to her age and at risk. It was one of the reasons she had given Skon the family tree. Amanda knew full well that Heather was more like her then her father. The last time they had meet Amanda had taught her cousin to shield. While Heather was still physically immature at that time her mental skills had been great. Amanda had worked with her and she was able to shield and control her gifts. Of course neither of them had bothered to tell Devin as he would have worried.

"Sarek we have an increase in our house. My cousin Heather has bonded. " While Amanda knew it was not yet official she could not imagine it not happening. Even seven months ago Heather had been dreaming of her mate. It was logical to assume that the male Skon took with him was that mate. "She is with a male named Martel."

Sarek started. Martel was an associate of his and a rather distant kinsman. He looked at Amanda and noted the smile on her face. "Martel is a logical Vulcan. How is it he came to be bonded with your cousin?"

Garak chuckled at that. He knew Sarek did not mean it the way it sounded. However he would enjoy the fireworks as the humans would say.

Amanda glared. " The other provided Martel for Heather. It seems she had need of him."

This statement sobered both males.

"Is she alright?" Garak asked concerned now. His own mate looked worried.

"Indeed. Skon ship got Martel there in time. The only issue is Kelly. Devin's wife is most concerned. She does not understand there was no real choice. Not if they were to save Heather."

Sarek nodded understanding. Few who were not Vulcan would ever understand the needs of his people. How much harder for one to grasp the concept when r child appeared human? "His bond is intact?"

Amanda nodded "I think ….once she understands she will accept it. She loves Devin. They are a devoted couple. It should see them through this difficult thing."

"Perhaps it would be wise to invite them here. It will give them all time to adjust. Martel and Heather time to be a couple and Devin and Kelly a chance to talk and understand this new development. Perhaps seeing Vulcan and speaking to our healers would ease Kelly's mind." Sarek offered.

"T'Mir is explaining the fever. But maybe…it would be a good thing. Perhaps we could explain Martel and Heather meet here. At least for the station personnel. "

Sarek looked at Amanda and agreed. "It might seem logical to them. After all it is a fact that human women like to match mate."

Amanda laughed at that. "Indeed my husband. I do think it has to be in the family. For every ones sake."

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Devin held his wife as she wept. She was afraid but she was listening to t he explanation. It seemed so bizarre even to him. He was glad of Amanda's offer to help.

"How are we going to explain this?" Kelly asked.

"Amanda will help us."

Kelly looked up shocked. "Amanda?" She knew of Devin's cousin of course and even of her daughter's friendship but how could she help them?

"Amanda is married to Sarek my son." Skon said

Comprehension dawned on Kelly's face. "That is why you are here? Amanda sent you. She knew…."

Skon looked away for a moment. "No, she merely wanted Vulcan to be aware of where her family was located. We are united now in a clan alliance. It serves us to be able to protect and help her family. That is what alliance does."

Bewildered Kelly looked up. "So she did not know Heather be sick?"

"I do not believe so." Skon said "It is possible she knew of the dreams. Martel was on his way here when I began my trip. He came along at my request. He did not know of Heather's connection to you. He to had been connected and dreaming of Heather. It is possible his contact with my son and his wife….were enough. I do not know."

Kelly nodded. It sounded crazy but given they were Vulcan it could be true. Then it dawned on her. If Devin had and Heather had Vulcan Genes Amanda did as well. She looked at Skon sharply and knew he understood. "It means…."

"That you can never revel this. Or your family will be in danger. " Skon said softly.

Kelly nodded suddenly scared but relieved too. If they were connected then Heather get the best medical treatment in the galaxy as Vulcan was the most advanced of all the races. She relaxed and accepted it. After all it hardly mattered. Devin was still her beloved husband and Heather her daughter. So what if they were just a little more then human. They were still her family. She hugged him.

"Devin it is ok. I don't care. I love you and Heather. But maybe we….we should have you checked out. I don't want you to get sick of this fever. I need to know how to help treat it."

Devin blushed and Skon had to look away amused.

"Ah honey…. We can talk about that latter." He looked at Skone clearly embraced.

"Do not worry Commander it will be alright. All is silence in the family and we are family."

Devin nodded with relief.

TBC…..