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.

IDIC- A New World Order

Part 16 Future perfect

Part 16 Future perfect

Daniel smiled at his report card. He had passed every class with very good marks. He could hardly wait to show T'Mara. He grinned feeling foe a moment like a child seeking approval. However he knew deep down he just wanted his beloved to know she had chosen a worthy mate.

T' Mara watched Daniel want into their quarters. Her breath caught

Lucian looked down at T'Mara and wondered sometimes if perhaps they were underestimating their offspring.

The elder joined him " Peace my son. All is going as planed. "

"Perhaps but , I wonder if they would be so willing if they knew what was to come?"

"It comes no matter what. All we can do is give them the peace and wisdom to weather it. They will be shaped and molded. Tested and then they will grow past it. The races of Human and Vulcan are resilient and strong. They will find peace with an occasional nudge in the right direction."

"I pray so Elder." Lucian watched as T'Mara greeted her mate and he smiled at the look of Joy on Daniel's face. He was just want the stern security chief needed. He lightened her heart and made her see joy in the world and not just duty. It was a good match. T'Mara made Daniel feel important and cherished. While Skon and T' Lara had become his parents and they loved him. He needed total acceptance. Something his mate gave him in a way his new parents could not. It was not that they did not try but …some needs only a mate could provide. With T' Mara help Daniel was growing into a confident and skilled man. One who would more then prove his worth in years to come.

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Martel rose and carried his beloved to the shower. As much as he wished to remain with her he knew her family would need reassurance. "Come we must go to your parents."

Mu hum do I have to. I am so tired." Heather said softly even as she moved to get out of his arms. "I have to shower alone honey or we will not get out of this room."

Martel chucked much to his mate's surprise. "True, go I will wait."

Heather humped and jumped into the shower. Two minutes latter she was out and Martel entered. By the time he came out she was dressed. "Let us go. I think My mom will be shocked at this."

"Your father and Skon will have explained it."

"Maybe but I doubt she will understand. I barely do. But …I trust the bond and you."

Martel touched her face. "The other sent me to you. That is all I know and it is right. I feel peace now. I was so alone and now I am whole."

"We are each a part of the other. I know. I just hope I can explain it to mom. let's go." Heather said. She moved away before the fires started again.

Martel watched her walk away and frowned.

Heather laughed and said "Who says I want to be a proper bond-mate?" She winked at him and sashayed away.

Martel sighed and decided at least the view was pleasant.

Heather blushed as she felt his eyes on her. Maybe I should follow tradition she thought.

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Kelly looked up and saw her daughter and the Vulcan Male come out of her room. She was stopped from running to her by Devin.

"Mom , Dad I am sorry I scared you." Heather said She reached back and took Martel's hand needing the contact. "This is Martel my bond-mate soon to be husband. He saved me and We are one now."

Kelly was stunned and looked at Devin who stood close to her holding her in his arms. "Welcome to the family Martel. We are honored to know you."

Martel allowed Heather to pull him forward. "The honor is mine and with your permission I would marry Heather as soon as we can arrange it. We will need to return to Vulcan for the ceremony there but… I would be honored to have one conducted here with your permission."

Skon looked on and was pleased

Part 17Questions of Loyalty

The com unit went off and Sarek went to answer it. He listened as Skon explained what had occurred. Sarek looked over at his wife. He listened as Skon gave him their estimated arrival time. It would be sufficient to inform the family and prepare a wedding for Martel and Heather. "We will attend to the details father. I will inform Martel's family as soon as I can. Yes , sir this will be an other strong tie to the humans."

Garak looked over his brow rising wondering what had happened now? Adrianna was holding his hand and began to giggle. Garak looked at her.

"Garak do you have any brothers or sisters?"

"You know I do not. I am an orphan." He replied.

"Well then it looks like you will just have to be content with our family and if I am interpreting that conversation correctly it has just grown again."

"Adrianna that is nothing to joke about. By the elements this assignment is …. A headache. I swear I should shoot the admiral for giving it to me. Then again I think of you and Rordan and want to thank him. However these alliances are complicating my life."

His wife laughed and said "Well at least you wont be bored trying to learn all the connections."

Garak rolled his eyes. "Fun, you have a twisted sense of humor my wife. I am at a lose on how to report this without causing a panic. "

"Just tell them you have to attend a wedding on Vulcan. That will be the truth and frankly it will also give then the news without worrying them. Let them figure it out." Adrianna said

"We do not do that kind of casual conversation . I am not friends with the Admiral he is merely my superior. A Good one and an honorable one but I am not certain it would be wise to be so informal."

"Well you have to tell him you will not be on Earth. If you make it seem like family business he might not panic. However he will be informed of the alliance but in a way that won't make it seem a threat." Adrianna said.

"Adrianna honey it is a threat to my people." Garak said "Any increased in ties is a potential threat."

Adrianna sighed. "Why? It was not like Heather had a choice. She is just a child Garak. She is not a government official and she has no power. So how can she be seen as a threat?"

"Her mother is connected to the Royal house on Tallon IV and Her father is a high ranking Starfleet officer. How can that not be a threat?" Garak asked.

"Tallon IV is an agro world. It has no advanced technology in fact they are less developed than most colonies. Frankly they barely tolerate being in the Federation and they hate Earth trying to push them. That should be a good alliance as far as it goes. I mean it is a world that would need defending not one to give a lot." Adrianna said.

"True, Alright I will try it your way. But I can not guarantee that they will see no threat." Garak said

"I know." Adrianna said. "But really it is not like Heather will inherit as her mother is a younger daughter."

"Let's hope not." Garak said He

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Charbaal read the latest intelligence report. So far it seemed that Garak was still a loyal officer. He leaned back and wondered. Is he truly that honorable? If he is it is a shame he is not here. I could use such an officer in these trying times. He wondered briefly if perhaps he should order him home?

TBC…..