AN: This is just a short thank you to everyone who has placed me on their alert list or reviewed. More will be coming sometime soon. I am going to school again right now so please be patient with me. I appreciate the kind reviews and support a lot. I am glad someone likes this insane story.

Fire Star

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

5 August 2010

Part 60

Sometimes there is was very little time to simply be Sarek and Amanda. She sipped her soup and watched her beloved husband break off a piece of crunchy sourdough bread. This time for them was very special and precious. Amanda Grayson knew that their lives were not their own. She sighed with a certain amount of sadness at this. She knew that they both had important roles to play. Peace and the establishment of IDIC was necessary if the star system was to know any real peace. For that to happen it needed role models. For better or worse like it or not she and Sarek were the model most people would see. Most people at least on Earth only saw them as the glamour power couple. They saw young viral, strong and wealthy Vulcan and his oh so human wife. They were not jet setters but they were trend setters. Already the idea of trade with the Klingons was spreading. Amanda had watched the IBC and noted that they were talking about the sudden craze for blood wine among the young people of earth. It seemed that they wanted to see if they were tough enough to drink it down. Amanda almostregretted the alliance then. She recalled her own days as a student and how many of her peers had often drank themselves into oblivion. At least it was still expensive. Then there was the fact that it was not that tasty to the human pallet and she hoped that would keep the alcohol poisonings down to a low and manageable level. Blood wine was an acquired taste. Amanda could admit at least to herself that it was a good way to relax. One small shot of wine and she would be really relaxed and sometimes it was enough to ensure she could sleep. However, she also knew it could be damaging in to large of a quantity. With luck most would be wise enough to use the drink in moderation.

Sarek watched his wife and could tell she was deep in thought. It was these quiet times he treasured the most. He did not really mind the talking during any meal however, it was comforting to sometimes have only silence. In the silence he could observe his wife and find peace between them. It was the time he felt the deepest spiritual connection and it gave him inner peace. He would not change his beloved for anything in the universe but, being bonded to a human was a strain. She was very emotional and it was often a rewarding aspect of their lives yet, it could be tiring as well. There were times her emotions pushed against his shields and even her love could be stressful. It was therefore refreshing when they had quiet times. He loved his wife though he might rarely say it to her. He would rather show his affection in concrete things. The rose garden and pool were ways to show he valued Amanda. The private houses on Earth and Risa also were for her comfort. He was not human so saying the words was difficult. He had long ago chosen to show rather then tell and he was fortunate that his beloved accepted this. She had even teased him about it. He watched her and she smiled at him. Yes these were the best of times.

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Garak entered his kitchen with caution. He knew he was late and hoped Adrianna would not be to upset. She looked up and said "Could you set the table Garak. Rordan is washing up."

"I am sorry, the call took longer than expected."

"There is not going to be a problem is there? She asked clearly concerned.

"No, I just had trouble with the receiver. I think I need to have it replaced." Garak frowned because he had no idea where to get the parts to fix or replace his unit.

"Well you could send to Earth for the parts. Order one of those kit things. You and Rordan can build it together."

Garak's brow rose in shock. "You do know what it will be used for Adrianna?"

She laughed and said."Yes, I do and if Sarek has no issues with it then neither do I. He trusts you Garak and I do too. I knew you were Romulan when I married you so nothing different. Just try to send good messages."

Garak laughed not believing his wife was so supportive. Then again it helped when Sarek and Amanda gave their support. The idea of building the machine with Rordan held a great deal of appeal. He wanted to ensure his son had skills. Adrianna was right it would be a good father son project. Garak sent the table with care as he considered what company to order from. Maybe he could ask Felix or Sarek. It would be fun to see both men's reaction to his request. He grinned at the thought sometimes it was fun tweaking them friends or not.

TBC...