Si'len and Be'Na
Chapter Eight
The crew reconfigured the packages in the cargo bay and they immediately got on their way. The site for the emergency delivery was on their route and Si'len figured that at top speed they would arrive there within two days. Si'len relieved S'Mat and as usual checked everything and sat back to enjoy 'the view'. The ship was complete with early warnings for possible collision-course-debris. The automatic verbal and display scans revealed and identified ships in the area and so everything was sat up for a quiet 'ride'. S'Mat and he had determined that within three days all the deliveries on board will have been taken care of and he would start to implement their next pick-up and delivery run, which thankfully at this time did not include Kalib III.
It was during the next night that Si'len suspicioned a bodily change. He felt his body growing hotter, his thinking was even impacted. When he awoke he went to speak to S'Mat and explained what he believed was happening. The three requirements for this to occur had been met, so in fact the biggest problems was to continue to check his hormonal balance and to advise Be'Na. No member of his crew had ever experienced Pon Farr on board the ship and he had always gone wherever T'kek would be. Now, however, the decision, as to location, would be up to him and Be'Na.
He knew there was not a 'safe place' here on the ship. In addition, in addition, he had no idea how long this episode would last. What he did know was that any Vulcan establishment, whether it be a residential arrangement, eating facility, place to purchase Vulcan foods, all would have at least one safe room' built under their establishment for such a situation as his. He was aware that all Vulcans who traveled space visited such locations. In view of the accumulating facts they delivered the remaining cargo in record time.
It was agreed that they would return to _ because they had to go there anyway to pick up S'Mat and T'Mar's son who would eventually serve as third pilot on his ship. There were many Vulcan establishments on that planet and he would select the one that at least, on the outside looked pleasing to Be'na.
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He insisted that they take Last Meal together in their cabin. He went to the galley and got two covered plates, and they sat and ate their meal in silence.
Sensing something was wrong because he appeared to be distancing himself from her Be'na finally said,
"I am sorry I caused you bother and trouble. I was just carrying out my duties. I will be more careful in the future. Please forgive me."
Picking her up and placing her in his lap, he reached down and pulled her hands to his lips and kissed her palms.
"My Be'na, there is nothing to forgive. If you have sensed a distancing it is because I am frightened for the first time in my life. I fear that 'My Time' is approaching. It is coming early because all three of the triggers that could allow an out of sequence experience have happened to me; Intense actions, release of deeply seated feelings, with an accompanying experiences apparently have hastened its' approach."
"Silen, my adun, of what are you fearful?"
"I fear because of your small frame and fragile nature."
"Then you must show me what 'The Comforter" did to and for you so we will both come through 'the fires', let me know everything and then that will be so."
He stroked her hair and said,
"You are brave, strong and beautiful, what more could a Vulcan male ask?"
"For a son," was her reply.
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Once the ship docked at Celtus V, Si'len and Be'na departed with a few belonging, some of which were of a personal nature. The arrangement was that after his episode had would return to the ship. Once on board he would contact the crew.
They walked the boulevard and Si'len had already told her to pick the location where she would feel most comfortable.
The only message that had to be exchanged at the front desk is silent. The proprietor observed Si'len's hand tremors. He nodded and then led Si'len and Be'na to a rear room with absolutely no furnishings. In the rear was a door and he led them down a flight of stairs to a stone walled hallway with a row of doors. He gestured to indicate the choice of a room was up to them. Si'len led the way to the end of the hallway and the door opened immediately. He nodded to the host who then departed.
Inside, Be'na observed what could best be described as a cave. There was a tub, a sink and a stone bed. At the far end of the room was a door that opened for the placement of their clothes. Apparently it could be locked from the other side. The temperature was comfortable.
Si'len held his hands out so he could observe his symptoms' progression. This time there was a reversal of actions usually taken during their usual times of intimacy. Be'na started to disrobe him as she gently kissed his body. Once she had finished with him, she started to take off her clothing. He still had enough presence of mind to fold their garments and deposited them on the other side of the small door. He noticed a signaling devise situated by that door to signal when they would be able to leave the cave.
They would not eat until the bout was over. No wonder a loss of weight of both partners was expected. It appeared that the body went into starvation mode during this time and conserved whatever reserve was available. No couple ever starved during this time which indicated the body's ability to adapt. From what Si'len had noted from other Vulcan space travelers who had also bonded with non-Vulcans. their partners did not starve either.
He decided before the madness descended he would take her gently and be able to remember that event with clarity. She came to him and gently kissed him and said,
"Give me my pleasant memory."
He obliged.
Within minutes after their tender expressions, he felt his body start to tremble violently and heat envelope him. She lay on top of him wiping his face and then she heard his response,
"Mine."
The ordeal began.
Epilogue
Their first born, Lo'Vaak was conceived during Si'len's first Pon Farr after bonding with Be'na. Twins Manuk, and Ba'taak were born next after their second Pon Farr together. Lo'Vaak's only sister, Ta'Na was not a product of Pon Farr but of the continuing and deepening love and devotion that flourished between these two opposites. That child came to be called, her father's 'best fruit' or 'the apple of her father's eye