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.

A/N: Sorry for the delay in updates I have been really busy and had a terrible case of writers block for this storyline.

Fire

This is a sequel to IDIC Future King. Part 4 in the IDIC universe.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

By Lisa AKA Fire Star

Archive: Selek Yes anyone else let me know where.

IDIC- A New World Order

Part 61 Meeting in the middle

"Sarek I need your assistance in building a communication device to contact Romulus." Garak said.

Sarek was at first angered at the request that Garak made. He of course kept his reactions under tight control. However, Garak smirked showing he clearly could see his Vulcan ally reaction. Sarek however was quick to push it aside as the logic of the request hit him. While it was true that Garak would be building a machine to communicate with Romulus he had been open and honest about his intentions. He had come to Sarek to gain access to the needed materials which showed he had no hidden plans.

Or at least none that Sarek could conceive without more careful considerations. Having pushed his initial reaction aside Sarek immediately began to consider what type of communication array they could and should build for Garak to use. It would have to be powerful but, not easily detected but he authorities here or more importantly on Earth because Sarek was certain that Garak intended to make two such machines. "We must ensure that the machines are logical in design so that your superiors do not think you have been compromised."

Garak smiled at this. "Indeed that would be most prudent. I know this seems an odd request Sarek. "He paused. "I gave you my word about not deliberately harming Vulcan. I intend to try to keep it."

"I respect that. I have been ordered to assist you in this. As you know T'Pau has a desire to see reunification as much as your own nation does. Both sides will make moves to achieve this. While I am certain our goal of reunification is the same the means will be vastly different. We desire peaceful reconnection while your government may seek a more radical solution. That however does not mean we can't seek to move things along. I would rather know the agent here then be caught unaware."Sarek said. Letting Garak know he was trusted to some extent.

"Fair enough Sarek. But, please keep in mind I may not be the only agent here. I suspect there may be others placed both before and after I arrived."

"That is logical. I understand the risks but, I do not believe any others would be so highly placed."

"Perhaps, please warn T'Pau. It would not due to have an unexpected surprise.

Sarek nodded at this. That was logical. He hated that peace had to come by way of deception and these high stakes games. So much could do wrong. However he knew that both groups needed each other.

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Amanda set aside the paper work. It was never ending on some days. She just wished that she had more time to just be Amanda. She looked up as there was a knock on the door. She smiled as her Adrianna came in.

"I was wondering if I could drag you away from all of this? Sarek and Garak are busy working on a project and Rodian is at School. I was thinking that maybe you and I could take a break and do some shopping. I want to get a few more things to wear and I want to update Garak's wardrobe. I love the man but his choice of clothing is so dull."

Amanda laughed at that. She knew Garak dressed to blend in. However Adrianna loved bright colors and patterns. It was a part of their heritage to love finely woven materials and colorful dyes. "You know I could use a break. I would also love to pick up a few things. Sarek said something about some conferences that may be coming up and I will need some outfits to wear. I am glad you stopped by. You can help me pick some out. This lot is done for now." She rose turned off her computer and pad and followed her cousin out.

They headed down to the air car and were discretely joined by several guards. Both women rolled their eyes but knew that they would have shadows. It was just the way it was. They had both slowly accepted it would be a part of their lives.

"So are we shopping in the Vulcan or human sectors?"

Amanda got a wicked grin on her face. "I was thinking that both Garak and Sarek should update their wardrobes for at home as well as the public. Maybe we could buy some human outfits for them."

Adrianna laughed at her cousin's idea with a smirk. "It would so serve them right. I mean look at us we both wear the Vulcan dress here. They should have to wear human cloths at home on Earth. Well at least in our quarters. Besides I think Garak would look good in Jeans and a dark red or blue t-shirt."

"The red might not go so well with Sarek's coloring but, Green for certain. I also want to see him in some decent dress suits. My friend Remy has a new line. I think it would look good on both of them. Besides if we dress them as Terrans we might just be able to sneak out on the town because no one would expect either male to dress as a human."

Adrianna laughed at Amanda's oh so logical of an argument. "Good point. I also want to get something nice for Felix. He has become a good friend to Garak. It's hard to believe they actually like hanging out together now."

"Well they are both warriors and they are bonding over that and Hockey. While Sarek likes hockey and is a reasonably skilled martial artist he does not have the same drive to be a warrior they do. He is more a man of peace. They are a lot more connected on the warrior level which is good really. I am glad that Garak has a friend besides Sarek. While I now our husbands are allies they both have to play their parts. Felix on the other hand can just relax to a greater degree with both men."

"Yes, I agree Amanda. Anyway I saw this really nice cloak which should help protect Felix from the sun. So I want to get it for him." Adrianna said."Farina seemed to think Felix would accept it from me more than from her. Something about her being over protective?"

Amanda laughed at this. Sometimes all males were the same regardless of species. To stubborn and to set in their ways to admit their mates only had their best interests at heart. "I can see that. I had the same problem when I wanted to buy winter gear for Sarek. Fortunately Farina stepped up and gave him that deep dark thermal coat and boots. Men are all the same regardless of race."

Adrianna nodded at that as she got into the hover craft to drive to the store.

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Felix listened to the report from his top agent. The plan to set up discreet trade talks with the Klingon Empire was a success. They were going to begin slowly and with care but, it was possible to do so. While he had no hopes of trade opening up at once it was a start. He knew that many years ago some trade had taken place between certain groups within his own world. That fact gave him hope. He never liked the idea of being adversaries to the Klingons.

They were a dangerous people one he would much rather have as an ally then an enemy. While he knew that relations with both Vulcan and Earth were strong it never hurt to have a possible back up plan. He was no fool. He knew full well that Sarek and Garak wanted to reunite their peoples. While he trusted both men's honor and good intentions he did not trust the governments involved. He did not really trust the humans all that deeply either. While they were allies recent events and actions had made him wary. No he wanted options and so did the General. Making peace or at least a truce with the Klingons gave Andoria a much stronger position. Besides Lady Amanda was right if they were dependent on each other for trade then it was less likely they would engage in armed conflict. While Felix was a warrior born and breed that did not mean he wanted to shed blood cheaply. He would rather fight when it was worth while not over a hunk of rock for resources they could trade for. Life was to precious to waste foolishly. Besides he liked blood wine and it was expensive to get it off the black market.

TBC...