IDIC- A New World
2009-08-20
Disclaimer: See part one
Archive: Selek Yes anyone else let me know where.
BY: Fire Star
Part 54
Amanda was glad to be home. She had truly missed Vulcan. Somehow this wonderfully complicated place had become home. She sighed and rolled over kicking off her shoes in the process. Maybe it was instinctually. In any case she was glad to be back. Fortunately Sarek was at the council. It meant he would not see her acting so childishly. Her hand went to her stomach as she felt the baby kicked. It was clear that he was glad that they were home too. Amanda smiled and knew this child would most definitely be a part of this world. She idly wondered what the baby would look like. She had a strong feeling it would have pointed ears. Of course that would please her because she thought Sarek's ears were one of his best features. She knew Garak hoped that his child had pointed ears as well. Adrianna had confided that Garak was worried about that. She told Amanda that she had a feeling Garak wanted them to one day visit his home world and that he hoped his children could blend in. Amanda got the impression that Garak thought he might have to visit his home covertly. Of course he was a spy so that made sense. She smiled at the idea of a Romulans sneaking home with his Vulcan and human family. She almost wished she and Sarek could go along.
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Garak sighed as he set their bags down. Home sweet home as the Terrans would say. Damn when had Vulcan become home? He sighed and decided it hardly mattered peace would come then he could stop feeling so torn. He was Romulan and they had as much right to Vulcan as the Vulcans did. They would make it work. His children would help make peace possible. Adrianna came in and put her arms around him.
"I am so happy to be home Garak."
"Yes so am I. Not a word beloved. This dessert is my home now too."
"I know what you mean beloved. Remember my home is Mother Earth. We are both transplants to this world. Yet I like it a lot. Besides we can both relax here and not have to worried about those idiots from NY."
"I was never worried Adrianna except for the danger they put you and Rordan in."
"We are safe h ere on Vulcan."Adrianna said hugging him. "Do you think our child should be born here or on Earth?"
"Here, I find I like the idea of my child being a legal Vulcan. And you do know how ironic your statement about safety is?"
"Yes I know. The truth is still strange at times. I am so glad you want this. Amanda seemed worried about that. She wants me here. I can see why really. To be honest I am glad she will be close too."
"What ever makes you happy Adrianna. I admit it will shock the general but it can be useful when the time for our people to reunite comes. Our child will be proof we can unite and live in peace."
"Well it should please your boss having one of your people born here. Our child can be a voice for peace." Adrianna said.
"We can hope. In any case at least they will have a place to belong and call home." Garak said.
Adrianna held him tightly. She could hear the longing in his voice. "You are my home Garak. I do not care if we live here or Earth or even Romulus. I only need you."
Garak felt his emotions stir up. He swallowed hard and once more wished he had Sarek's controls. However he did not and he turned pulling his beloved into his arms. "You are my home as well. I love you. I just want our family to have roots."
"I love you too." Adrianna said. "We will."
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Sarek briefed T'Pau and Skon along with the rest of the council. They were rather quiet as he explained the long term goals Amanda and her people had laid out.
"I believe that this could work." Sarek said. "Ambassador Felix has assured us of Andoria's support in this endeavor."
"I never thought that the day would come when Andoria and Vulcan were allied in peace."One elder said.
"Salon we have been allies with Andoria for over 100 years."T'Pau said. "We owe them much."
"It is not a criticism Minister. Indeed the idea that our peoples can work together toward peace is proof IDIC can work. The only danger is that if this gets out the terrans may think we are betraying the Alliance."
"It is a risk. However we must begin somewhere."Sarek said. "I believe that our kin wish to reunite. Peace is a logical goal. Yet we are strangers and that can be dangerous. They are not Vulcan and they are not the same race that left our home world so long ago. We each must learn about the other. Amanda's proposal is perhaps the best way to do this. While generally I would speak out against dealing with smugglers this may be the best way to begin a dialogue."
"I agree with Sarek sometimes it is easier to use less formal means to begin relationships."Skon said. His mind drifted back to Carbon Creek.
"I believe the council should vote on this now. All in favor say Aye."T'Pau said.
Not a single voice objected and Sarek leaned back with relief and pride. Amanda and her family had done what they could not. They had opened a path of communication with Romulus. Perhaps peace could one day happen.
TBC....
TBC...