-1IDIC- New World Order
Disclaimers: See Part One
A/N: Thoughts and Telepathy in Italics
Not betaed just spell and grammar checked.
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By: FireStar
Part 36 The Trip PG
The packing took only a little while. Leaving Earth however so quickly was not going to be so easy. The one thing that they did not wish was for the news of the Klingons visit becoming common knowledge. It was vital that they keep their word to the Klingons. They had promised to not inform the Federation and to vote. The Clan leaders had convinced the Commander of the War Bird that they might well vote to willingly join the empire. While the Klingons were not adverse to open conquest they were not totally opposed to wining by subterfuge. They did not wish an open conflict with Star Fleet or the Vulcans. War had its uses but it would be on their terms.
"Amanda do you think we can find a way to prevent conflict with the Klingons?" Adrianna asked.
"I hope so. It is not going to be simple or easy. I am afraid that it will require a careful balancing act." Amanda replied. "If the Klingons asked there may be hope. Trade may be a viable option. It could be that the Klingons are trying a new tact. It would be in our best interests to seek to promote this view point."
'If the Klingons want to talk they may have a reason. It could well be that they are seeking allies. They do not always seek conquest. However that attitude could also be a front. It would depend on who is in charge of the mission." Farina agreed.
"That is always true though." Adrianna said. "I mean if it was Felix or Sarek on a first contact or even a trade mission even they would handle it differently. It is not that both males are not honorable or decent they are but they would have differing approaches."
"That is very true. I think perhaps we can survive if we have an open mind. I like to believe this is a new beginning."
"I am not so certain." Jamie said. "However they did ask. So, We will see."
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Felix waited patiently for his wife he had a bad feeling about all of this. He could not believe that Sarek was willing to quietly follow his wife. He would not be so eager to allow Farina into a dangerous situation. "Sarek how are we going to protect the women?"
"Sarek I agree with Felix." Garak said softly. "The Klingons taking this world is in none of our best interests."
"There is a great deal we must consider. We do have a common goal and we must work together without overstepping our bounds. As much as we would like to intervene we must allow the colony free choice." Sarek said.
"You might have to but my Empire will not allow a resource rich world fall to the Klingons. Sarek I can not stress enough that there is a great danger in this. Many on my home world are seeking any excuse to engage the Klingons."
"That has always been the case." Sarek said. "It would be most troubling if your two empires got along."
"Very funny Sarek. It would be almost as bad as if Humans and Klingons made alliance. Or worse if our peoples united."
"That is not likely to happen in our life times. Perhaps in our children's there will be peace." Sarek said. "I have a great hope that my son will become a peacemaker."
"Peacemaker more like miracle worker." Felix quipped. "No offence Garak but I think we be more likely to see a hot spring on Andoria then have your peoples become one."
"No offence taken where none is intended." Garak said.
Felix looked at him in shock.
"Well Surak was not a total fool."
Sarek's brow rose and he shook his head. Sometimes their antics were worse then the children. He was going to let Amanda lead because this was her people and her world. Sarek had accepted that Amanda was a leader in her own right and he would not show a lack of respect for her position and role. She had accepted his place and her own in his life. Now she needed him to offer the same respect. He would give it even as he ensured she was safe and secure.
TBC…