Chapter Six: Saving Spock
The next day, I was with Bones and Jim as they got ready to go up to save the planet. Scotty was with me and they got ready.
"Scotty. Make sure you watch Lydia," Jim said.
"Yes sir."
"Jim, she'll be fine," Bones grumbled.
"Bye guys!" I waved.
"Bye Lydia. I'll bring back the flower," Jim said.
"You know, it's alright if you don't," I said before crossing my arms.
"I know but you deserve a little something, something," Jim told me. I smiled and they headed off.
"Alright, lassie. Where do you want to go?" Scotty asked.
"The bridge," I said.
"Alright. Let's go," We walked to the bridge and I saw Chekov there on the computer. I went up next to him and leaned on the chair.
"Hi Chekov," I smiled.
"Vello, Lydia."
"So what do you guys basically do when they do this?" I asked.
"Vot much. Ve just make sure ze ship iz still vorking," Chekov said.
"Huh. That's cool. I guess," I said.
"So Lydia, tell us about the past. What's it like there?" Scotty asked.
"Despite the chaos, it's okay. We don't get to see stars from where I live."
"Well now you got to see a lot," Scotty said.
"Yeah. But the movies are good and so are the books," I said.
"Books, eh? We don't have books anymore," Scotty said.
"No books?!" I said in shock and in disbelief. Scotty and Chekov chuckled at my reaction.
"Sorry to burst your bubble lassie. But we haven't had books for a long time," Scotty said.
"That's terrible," I said.
"It's not so bad," Scotty said.
"Yeah but still. No books," I said before shivering.
"Vhat else iz there?" Chekov asked.
"The teens there love the internet and food. But I guess teens here are more interested in going into space," I said.
I sat on the floor near Chekov's chair and we kept talking about the past and future. I heard something go off and I got up.
"Lydia, they're back," Scotty said.
We ran out of the bridge and ran to a room. The doors opened and I saw Uhura and Sulu.
"Where's Bones and Jim?" I asked.
"And Spock?" Scotty asked.
"They're still up. Spock's still in the volcano," Sulu said. They both ran to the bridge and Scotty closed the door.
"Come on," Scotty said.
We ran to the other door and it opened as if on cue. I saw Bones and Jim and I smiled.
"Do you have any idea how ridiculous it is to hide a star-ship on the bottom of the ocean? We've been down here since last night! The salt water's gonna ruin the-"Scotty was cut off by Jim.
"Scotty! Where's Spock?" Jim asked.
"Still in the volcano, sir," Scotty told Jim. We all ran back to the bridge and I looked up at Bones.
"Nice to see you guys are alright," I said to him.
"Nice to see you too, Lydia," Bones said.
"Keptain on ze bridge," I heard Chekov said.
"Lieutenant, do we have an open channel to Mr. Spock?" Jim asked
"The heat's frying his comms, but we still have contact," Uhura said. Jim nodded understanding and I looked up at Bones. He looked at me and put his hand on my shoulder.
"Spock," Jim called out to the microphone.
"I have activated the device, Captain. When the countdown is complete, the reaction should render the volcano inert."
"Yeah, and that's gonna render him inert!" Bones said.
"Do we have use of the transporters?" Jim asked.
"Negative, sir," Sulu answered.
"Not vith these magnetic fields," Chekov explained.
"We need to beam Spock back on the ship," I said.
"Give me one way to do it," Jim said.
"Maybe if ve had a direct line of sight. If ve got closer…"
"Hold on, wee man!" Scotty interrupted Chekov," You're talking about an active volcano! Sir, if that thing erupts, I cannot guarantee we can withstand the heat!" Scotty said.
"I don't know that we can maintain that kind of altitude," Sulu said.
"Our shuttle was concealed by the ash cloud, but the Enterprise is too large. If utilized in a rescue effort, it would be revealed to the indigenous species," Spock said.
"Spock, nobody knows the rules better than you, but there has got to be an exception," Jim said.
"None. Such action violates the Prime Directive ."
"Shut up, Spock! We're trying to save you, damn it!" Bones said.
"Spock, you have to let us save you," I said.
"Doctor, the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few," Spock said.
"Spock, we're talking about your life!" Jim said.
"The rule cannot be broken…" Spock said before being disconnected.
"Spock! Try to get him back online," Jim said to Uhura.
"Ninety seconds to detonations," Chekov said.
"If Spock were here and I were there, what would he do?" Jim asked Bones.
"He'd let you die," Bones said. I looked up at them before at the screen.
"I can't watch," I said. I hugged Jim and he hugged me back. I hid my face in his chest and I could feel the ship move up.
"We got him!" I heard. I pulled away from Jim and we ran to the transporter room.
"Spock!" Jim said as soon as we made it in. I saw Spock wearing his metal armor and I looked at him.
"You all right?" Jim asked him.
"Captain, you let them see our ship," Spock said.
"He's fine," Bones said.
"Bridge to Captain Kirk," Uhura called out.
"Yes, Lieutenant."
"Is Commander Spock on board, sir?" She asked.
"Safely and soundly," Jim said.
"Please notify him that his device has successfully detonated," She said.
"You hear that? Congratulations, Spock. You just saved the world," Jim said.
"Technically a world," I corrected.
"You violated the Prime Directive," Spock said.
"Oh, come on, Spock. They saw us. Big deal," Jim said. We went back and they went to go change. I walked back to the bridge and I stood next to the captain's chair. I stared at the view until Jim came back in his normal uniform. He sat down and started to record something.
"Captain's log, stardate 2259.55. We've completed our survey of the newly discovered class-m planet designated new Bureau. Intelligent life was observed. The species is primitive indications of early language and even religion were noted. I thought it was wise to stay off the planet altogether less we somehow interfere with their way of life. If there's one word I would use to describe this mission, it would be continental. Kirk out," Jim said. We all stared at him and he gave us a look.
"They saw us, big deal," Jim said. I smirked at him and Bones walked over to me.
"Come on, Lydia. I have to do a check up on you," He told me.
"Okay."
We walked over to the sick bay and I sat on top of the bed. He got his devices and started the check up.
"I'm glad you guys are alright," I said.
"Me too. Now, we can finally go home," Bones grumbled.
"You really do hate space huh?" I asked.
"Yup."