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.

2007-10-11

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 22 Family Times and Dreams

Daniel walked along the beach. He was relaxing after a long swim. The one thing he had missed on Vulcan was the beach. He always loved the water. So as long as they were on Earth he was going to take advantage. He looked over and sighed. T'Mara was busy at work. He had tried to coax her into the water but found she was not to interested. It seemed that most Vulcans had a true fear of open water. Not that they would ever admit to such a thing. Even Garak who Daniel considered bold and daring had declined a lesson on surfing. On the plus side Rordan and Adrianna had jumped at the idea of coming to the beach. Adrianna of course could not go swimming but she has enjoyed sunning herself. Amanda had wanted to come but T'Mir had insisted she rest for the afternoon. It seemed that the baby was making her tire far more easily then usual. Daniel grinned as he wondered what name Sarek had chosen. He had told them that the baby's name was human and a very logical choice. Even Amanda had n ot been able to guess so far. Daniel and John had been betting on Samuel or Seth but there was no way to know for certain. Daniel went to his mate's side and plopped down. Shaking his hair a little and getting her wet.

"Daniel that is not wise. You are getting me wet."

Daniel grinned and said with a smile. "I hope so. That was the idea."

T'Mara looked up and caught his wicked grin. Somehow she must have said something to amuse him.

Daniel leaned forward and kissed her lips lightly.

Before he could go beyond good taste he heard a giggle. Looking over he noted Rordan.

"You look like mommy and daddy."

Daniel groaned and grabbed a towel. He wrapped it around his waste quickly. Facing Rordan he smiled. "Well we are bonded Rordan."

"I know it is just funny seeing you kiss her. I thought you were still a kid like me."

Daniel ruffled his hair and sighed. "Well only at heart my friend. I am an adult." He looked at T'Mara who gave him a burning look. Thank the goddess she finally got that through her head.

"I believe you think that because Daniel forgets to act his age at times." T'Mara said

Daniel resisted sticking out his tongue deciding that would not be mature. "Come on Rordan let's build a sand Castle."

Rordan laughed at this but was eager to build one. He followed Daniel to a place where there was a lot of good sand to use.

Adrianna smiled as she watched them. "Daniel is so good with him he will make a great father one day."

T'Mara nodded "Daniel has been a welcome addition to my life. Though children will be a few years off. I think it wisest if we wait until his education is finished."

"That is a sound plan. But T'Mara remember Daniel wants to be with you and have a family. So don't wait to long. He deserves to have his dream of a large family. He told Amanda once he wanted a dozen children."

T'Mara's brow rose. "What was her response to this?"

"Amanda laughed and said he better choose wisely or plan on having them himself. Daniel turned pales and said well at least two."

T'Mara smiled at this. "I to would like children. I never considered a number however. Large families are unusual on Vulcan. However I would be pleased to have several. It seems that your lessons on Winne Pooh and Tigger may have some use then."

Adrianna giggled at this. Only a Vulcan would try to study the classic literature and films of earth as child rearing tool.