Lost in space 2

Authors note: Well space travelers this is the second chapter in the story and the guessing still continues as to who will not be lost in space anymore. Review if you want and let the story continue.

CH.2: Another crash landing

John Robinson had played college football back on Earth, and was use to getting the air knocked out of him; that way at least he could adjust to the vacuum of space almost claiming him. If he had been sucked out the door he'd leave Maureen a widow and his three children with no fatherly figure (thought there were two other men aboard; it'd be tough, but in the chain of command Don came next…which would leave Smith as what?). As he rolled over he could discern some fuzzy shapes…after that he found the caring face of his wife in view. "Hey Maureen are-?"

"Yes John everyone is fine…after that blast I thought I had lost you, but lucky Don was here to relieve me of the stress of becoming a widow. By the way what caused the hatch to blow-?"

"Well Maureen if it isn't already noticeable, the one to blame is not in this room. Though leave it to him to wonder off like some guilty kid caught with a match after the fire." Judy had helped Don up and gave him a glare; she always does this when I go hard on Smith, but who can blame me? I mean Smith has led us into too many traps to count on one hand, Judy will complain to Maureen after this…if only I had time to talk to her. He thought about this while they waited…and soon enough Smith made his entrance:

"Ah my dear Robinsons, to what occasion do we gather here on this fine morning?" The room seemed to turn icy cold and Smith himself was chilled. I'm guessing the Major blabbed out about my cartridge misuse, but what possible punishment can come of this? They can confine me to my quarters, but eventually young William will help me out, he thought.

"Smith…I cannot say how much anger is in me at this moment, but if we were on a planet…you'd be the first off!" John Robinson balled his hands into fists and Smith began to pull Will in front of him. "Using my boy as a shield won't get you far here Smith…now release Will or so help me I will-." The impact on the unknown planet sent the Robinsons to the deck and all the weapons spilled onto them. Don was the closest to the door and rushed out and made his way up the lopsided deck. By the time he was out of the elevator and onto the bridge all was crazy.

"Robot grab a hold of something…" Don said as he slipped and clutched the astronavigation panel. As he steadied himself he saw through the view screen green rock formations and by the way they were bouncing it would take one solid object to put them out of their misery. "This is not good…Robot why didn't you tell us we hit the-?"

"I am sorry for the current predicament we are in Major West, but I was unable to comply because I was on the other side of the room," the Robot said clinging to a handle with its mechanical claw. "At our current height and speed we shall have sustained major damage to the thrusters and landing gears, this is not a happy way to go." Don gave the Robot a glare before seating himself in the pilot's seat and trying hopelessly to adjust their current bounce.

"Don what's our current heading?" John had fought a seriously aching battle full of bruises to reach the bridge, by now he realized that landing was not an option, so they had to cut back on power. He looked over at Don and realized he was attempting to adjust that. The next bounce seemed to be the last as it caused sparks to hiss from consoles and send Don and John back onto the deck.

"Maureen are you ok?" Don asked her as she got up the ladder and nursing a limp arm. John rubbed his head and shook away any pain he had to get up and aide his family. Don checked the flight controls and shook his head knowingly, another unknown planet, he thought with a lopsided grin, I wonder who'll meet this time? The next up the ladder was Penny who seemed to have a poor ankle and Judy who had bruises over her body. Will was the last up and his injuries were less external, more internal. "Hey Will…where did the doctor go?"

"Oh…gee I thought he was following me, then again he said something about restocking the laser pistols. If it's ok with you…I think I'll lie down for a while-." Then Will fell to the deck and John pushed past Don to his son. When he lifted his hand…he was completely unprepared to see blood…and lots of it. "Dad…can't feel-."

"Hey…you listen to me Will, don't go focusing on the depths of darkness yet, stay with me Will!" Maureen came over with a first aide kit and got out some towels. When she pressed one onto Will's side he cringed and his face boiled. After pulling up the towel both felt queasy at the sight of more of their son's blood. "Maureen…we don't have the medical supplies aboard for such a deep wound…perhaps if we explore the planet-."

"And leave Will here? John for once I must oppose of you going outside, I can be quiet useful out there without seeming so helpless. Let me come with you, perhaps we can both find-."

"Maureen…I can't stress enough your importance to me, not to mention what it would mean to the kids. Keep the shield up and to full maximum power and hopefully no one will come while I am gone. Don bring the laser pistols up and me outside." John gave his wife a sweet kiss before taking a step outside and taking in a few breaths of the new world. It seemed breathable so far…

"Don…do be careful," Judy said to him. Both were near the ladder and both seemed yearning for each other. Don touched her cheek which made her blush and he smiled at her. Their lips were inches away…but Don resisted giving her a full kiss with her family nearby, so he kissed her cheek. To this she fumed, "a peck…is that all!"

"Listen Judy your father needs those laser pistols now; I'll make it up to you when I return. Until then promise me you'll keep safe," Don said as he got on the first step. She turned her back on him showing her backside, but before his head disappeared she said:

"Sure…if that's all," she said a bit hurt. Her feelings for Don were flirtatious the first day them met, soon it became a crush, later she wanted him, then didn't understand him, and now…even with the feeling of rejection…she wanted him more.

"Well Smith you sure did it this time…" Don had walked to the equipment room thinking of ways to make up to Judy when he saw the weapons scattered everywhere. One weapon he noticed that was missing was the new laser pistol…the one that nearly killed him and John. And with Smith no where in sight it was even more dangerous…since the good doctor didn't use a weapon when instructed…

Dr. Zachary Smith was educated as anyone could get, he knew history from Alexander the Great to Andrew Jackson, he knew mathematical formulas, and could quote poets from Frost to Poe. Yet now it was apparent that neither of those skills were going to win him freedom in the eyes of Professor John Robinson and Major Don West. Somehow in some ways he knew all along he'd die on uncharted planet…and in his nightmares his executioner was Major Don West. After leaving the Jupiter 2 upon their crash landing he had taken a path lined up with stones. He had lost track of time now so he decided to rest on a boulder.

"Ah my blistering feet how they hurt, if only things had gone differently; I wouldn't be here on this cabbage colored planet. I had put the explosive cartridge into the weapon, well perhaps it's for the best." As he said that a shimmering green field appeared from unknown places and standing there was a woman clad in a flowing green dress and her hair was a hint of black and green. "What…ah I bet you're a mirage…that's it a figment of a dead man's vision…well be gone I want-."

"Enough Zachary Smith, I am no figment of your imagination, my name is Ella. I saw your craft disturb my planet's slumber, and now you are the fist being I meet today. So what is it you want here? Jewels, power, love, please tell me because I am very busy."

"Madam I only wish to live to live on some part of this planet away from my…comrades. I have no need anymore for the riches of jewels, nor the offer to command an army to conquer, and who would love an old unfortunate man like myself? I have lived a good life, a life lost in space; I have made friends…and many enemies too. I have given up my quest to see beautiful Earth for one more time, so if you will point me to some cave I'll be much obliged."

"For a human like yourself you hold a good heart…and to turn down my offers…well I find you foolish. Follow the path to the right, there you will find this cave of yours." The human gave a low bow then walked in the right direction. Ella watched him and tapped her chin thoughtfully. He is still undecided, she thought licking her lips hungrily, it might be a good idea to watch him for a while. With that she vanished…and not too soon as Don and John came:

"I could've sworn I heard Smith's just a minute ago," John said with a frown, "well if he's out here we won't be able to find him tonight. Let's head back to the Jupiter 2." As they left a cold wind blew by only hurrying their descent more.

Major Don West was completely wiped out the following days because he and John trekked miles of unexplored territory and came back with nothing. Now it was night and Don was lying in bed contemplating how things would've gone differently if he had watched Smith that night, nor have been on the bridge to prevent the collision only the Robot knew about. Will's very life was hanging in the balance and there was no one around on the planet to talk to. By now they'd have ransom threats from an ugly creature, or worse a beautiful alien. Don shook the thought away knowing full well he was in a commitment with Judy. Yet he couldn't kiss her because her family was around, and anything romantic just couldn't be because of alien threats. "Damn that smith!"

"Don can I come in?" Shaken from his hateful thoughts he slid his door open to stare into the loving eyes of Judy Robinson. She wore a pink night shirt and pants and her blonde hair was perfectly brushed to the side. She came in and stared at his wall as he peeked his head out checking for Judy's siblings, none were there. "Oh Don this whole Dr. Smith search is getting so hopeless, we've been out here for weeks and he hasn't come, oh I feel so helpless!" Don wrapped his arms around her and kissed her head and was engulfed by her perfumed hair which brought Earth scents to his nose.

"Don't worry Judy I'm sure Smith is just waiting to be found," Don felt the acid bite his tongue at the lie, but if he said that Smith was a dead man if they found him, he'd lose her for good. The sudden closeness between them had caused a heat to arise in him…and worse yet was he could hear Judy hum a bit. Then he pulled his face from her and leaned in for a kiss and felt relieved her lips pushed back. He felt her tongue all over in his mouth and then he held her tighter to him so he felt her body against his. Their kisses turned passionate then when both realized the next part would lead to sex they gently pulled away. "That was nice."

"Yeah…I almost forgot we were stranded on an unknown planet," Judy said still lost in the kiss. Before she left she ran to him and kissed him hungrily then skipping out the door, she gave him a smile. We almost had sex, Judy screamed in her head as she landed on her own bed. That sudden thought led her into her dreams where in the middle she woke up with sweat covering her face. In the other room Don too had dreams and his body yearned for her. In the morning at breakfast Don and Judy gave each other flirtatious smiles and the others clueless as to what almost happened last night. Will was still a little weak, but he fought it too well for them to see the full extremity of it.

"Well family I have good news," John said as he entered the room, "the scanners onboard have pinpointed where Smith is, so I thought we'd all go seeing how Smith may have found help. Now I'll carry Will…so Maureen go get the weapons, we'll be needing them." Don sipped his make shift coffee and looked at Judy who last night had confessed being helpless, now as he saw her beaming with new energy he couldn't help but linger on her kiss. "Don go set up the security-."

"Oh…yeah I'll get right on it," Don said shoving the kiss to later thoughts. After putting in the right numbers of trajectory he caught the laser pistol Judy tossed to him and grinned. John led the way carrying a very ill Will and his face was full of determination. The search for Smith was on.