IDIC- A New World Order
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Archive: Selek Yes anyone else let me know where.
BY: Fire Star
Part 48 Success and Concerns Rating PG-13 to R
The party had been a success. Amanda undressed and prepared for bed with a smile on her face. She noted that Sarek seemed impatient tonight. She could feel his tension through their bond. She smiled inside pleased he was feeling so possessive. She loved her mate dearly and she accepted that he was Vulcan and had to keep up appearances but it felt wonderful to know he still wanted and needed her. It was hard sometimes to not just grab hold of his hand and drag him to the dance floor. She wanted everyone to know he was hers. Yet she accepted his position and the fact that she could never do such a thing in public as long as she had their private times. Times like tonight when his desire burned and she could feel him calling her. Amanda set the brush down as she let her long hair flow loose. She knew he loved it. With as much grace as she could manage she went to his side. I must look like a beached whale she thought.
"Amanda you look lovely. I have never seen you look more beautiful then you did this night. There is power and grace in you my wife. No one who saw you this night would ever think of you as less than a goddess."
Amanda blushed deeply. She could not believe how poetic her beloved could be. His hand was held out for her. Like the first time they met she was compelled to take it and he drew her close. His strong fingers traced her face and she was entranced by the look of love he showed her. Suddenly it did not matter so much that he hid this side of his nature from others. She was suddenly glad no one ever saw this look on his face. It suddenly occurred to her if anyone knew she would endanger her beloved and that would never do. Sarek was her very soul and she knew deep down she would never be able to live without him. More importantly she knew she would have no desire to do so. She quickly shielded this thought not wanting Sarek to worry. Instead to keep him from sensing her sudden concern she leaned into him and kissed him with all the passion she could.
Amanda?
Kiss me Sarek I need you.
All thought fled the couple as passion flared. Sarek smiled as he suddenly felt empowered. This woman is mine. he thought.
Amanda stiffened until she heard the rest of the thought.
I am the luckiest male in the universe that she would claim me as her own.
Amanda chuckled and considered that they had claimed each other. Love was like that. She thought no more as Sarek pulled her to him and all thought fled as their passion flared.
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Daniel paced in his room. He was edgy and irritable. He did not like this situation at all. He still could not believe that Amanda was really considering an alliance with the Klingons. Ok Alliance may be a bit strong but even a trade agreement would cause the Federation to look at them in askance. He moved back and forth trying to think of a logical argument not to do this thing.
T'Mara watched her mate with a sigh. He was a good man but in so many ways he was still sometime a boy. He saw the world in black and white. He had no concept of grey. Yet it was clear Lady Amanda did. T'Mara was not certain she trusted the Klingon nation but she was inclined to at least consider trusting this particular Klingon commander. Something about him seemed trustworthy. She sighed it was just a feeling and as a Vulcan she was not so certain she trusted that but then Lady Amanda was trying to get her to expand her base of knowledge. It was important to trust ones gut instinct. Lady Amanda called it that or woman's intuition. T'Mar was more likely to call it Faith in her leader's judgment. Lady Amanda was no push over and she was clearly able to see the big picture. She had already proven herself to be a capable leader and T'Mara trusted that. More importantly Sarek seemed to be willing to follow along and that alone was enough to sway her trust. That being the case she saw no logical reason for her mate's unease.
"Daniel come to bed. Pacing will not change the outcome."
He stopped at her words and sighed. "I know. I am just uneasy. This Klingon and the treaty offer it seems....too good to be true."
"Lady Amanda is no fool Daniel. She is considering all angle of the proposal. Consider who she had to advise her. All will be well. I cannot see Shaile Sarek or Ambassador Felix not catching any ....what are they called?"
Daniel smiled at her sudden search for the standard world. "Loopholes."
"Ah yes Loopholes. While your sister may not normally deal with treaties directly I know she has often helped your brother. Have faith in her abilities. Also remember Garak the others are also helping."
Daniel sighed and came to the bed climbing in and allowing himself to be pulled close to his beloved. "I know, I know it is just I worry. I love Amanda and would hate for her to lose her innocence."
T'Mara's brow rose and she sighed softly gathering Daniel close. "Amanda is a leader Daniel. While she is a good person and appears naive she is not and has not been for many years. She is a leader in her own right. Just because she chooses to follow Sarek and Skon and perhaps even T'Pau to an extent does not mean she is not their equal."
Daniel started at this looking at his mate as comprehension dawned. "I ...I guess I never considered that."
"Most do not and that Daniel is a good thing. It is the greatest protection she has. If others realized how powerful she truly is she could be in danger. She is not only Sarek's mate but a leader in her own right as such she be a target. No it is safer that most never see the truth it will allow her to help Sarek all the more from behind the scenes."
"I guess so. Maybe I was foolish to worry."
T'Mara touched his face and kissed his lips. Pulling back she said."You love her and are concerned that show you are a good brother. Never be ashamed of caring for her."
Daniel smiled at this. "I wonder if Garak has realized the situation."
T'Mara tensed and then relaxed. "He knows but he is family." This was said to reassure her mate even though she herself still had concerns on that front.
Daniel smiled his concerns resolved and he decided that he had wasted enough of the night. Now he had other concerns. He kissed his beloved and T'Mara soon forgot her worries about their Romulan relative.
TBC...