Delusion

Allikah was looking over Spock while keeping an eye on the nomads beginning to gather a little ways off from her mountain stornghold of Umpella. It was growing darker, but as always the sands glass-like reflections kept enough light to see somewhat.

"That'll be fiine." Spock said, standing. Allikah watched as he inspected her trove of small treasures. Some were useless, others priceless.

"The phasers are to your left." Allikah said.

Spock looked over a bit and got sight of them. They were an older model and dust had collected on them. He picked one up to inspect it. Allikah stood and leaned against the cave wall, facing the nomads. Two more were approaching, but they passed by the camp, heading in a line for Umpella. Allikah grabbed a bow, one of her other makeshaft weapons she'd created. She had an arrow about ready to fire when Spocks hand moved the weapon away.

"I'm just warning them off!" Allikah said, a little perturbed.

"Their from the Enterprise, Scotty and Chekov." Spock said. "But why are they walking so far apart..?" Spock thought out loud.

"One of two possiblities, the one out front-"

"Chekov." Spock interrupted.

"Chekov could be sane and Scotty under control to follow him, however more then likely, Chekov's under his control and Scotty's following. However, if that is so, then Scotty might be partically sane, retrivable, if you can use the Vulcan technique." Allikah said.

"I will." Spock said.

By now, the pair were already climbing. Allikah motioned Spock into the shadows so they could take the pair by surprise.

Spock grabbed Chekov and pinched his neck, Allikah jumped out in front of Scotty, bow drawn. Scotty stopped, as if inspecting Allikah. Spock came over and took Scotty's face between his hands. Allikah watched Chekov while Spock attempted to help Scotty.

Allikah saw Scotty moan and he dropped to the floor, or would have, if Spock hadn't have caught him. "You didn't repeat your mistake with me did you?" Allikah asked. Scotty was laid on the floor to rest. Spock reached for a blanket to cover him with before answering.

"No, but he was hard to connect with." Spock said.

"Will you try Chekov?" Allikah asked.

"Yes." Spock said.

"Well, I'm getting some rest." Allikah said, going to the very back of the cave where there was an oddly shaped rock that Allikah obviously used as a bed.

Spock put his hands on Chekov, and encountered a force greater then any he'd felt in his life.

Kirk's ship ended up being the first to find anything. The scanners showed several beings. Kirk wasn't taking any chances though. He ordered a communicator beamed down, and time would take care of itself.

McCoy was the one who was currently the problem. He was on Kirk's case about the amount of rest Kirk had gotten. Kirk was trying to ignore the doctor, but this only served to cause more trouble. As Kirk sat in the infirmary, McCoy paced around angrily.

"Kirk I'm a doctor and as such I'm telling you you need rest!' McCoy slammed a fist on the table next to Kirk. Kirk looked up at McCoy in suprise.

"I'm not the one in a fit of rage doctor." Kirk said.

"Jim grow up! Your not invinsible, start caring for your body before you get hurt!" McCoy said loudly. Nurse Chapel, who'd come in to see what the noise was about, quickly turned to leave.

"I know that doctor!" Kirk said, standing up to face McCoy. "Learn your place! Mines the Captain of the Enterprise and my duty is on that bridge."

"This won't help Spock! This won't help anyone down there Jim!" McCoy said venomously.

"What would you know- your a doctor not a Captain!" Kirk shouted.

"That's right I'm a doctor, it'll be me who has to sort through the physical remains of this little adventure! Me who will have to explain to Starfleet why their finest Captain and First Officer are unable to preform their duty! I might lose them, but I will not stand by and loose you!" McCoy said, becoming hoarse.

Kirk remained quiet for a minute. "I'm sorry Bones." He said quietly. "I forgot how much this effects you too, I'll rest, I promise." Kirk said. McCoy didn't reply for a long time.

"I'm sorry too Jim, because I can't take this burden for you and I'm glad I can't." McCoy said.

"Honest as ever huh Bones?" Kirk asked, putting a hand on McCoys shoulder. Kirk gave the doctor an encouraging squeeze, then walked out.

Might as well finish...