Captain Kirk, Dr. McCoy, and Scotty had arrived to the Laboratory to start reading up on the different types of evil spirits and experiment on how they could possibly find a way to get rid of it, before it had completely consumed Spock all together.
Scotty sat at the lab table experimenting with different types of chemicals and elements to find something that would cure Spock, while Captain Kirk and Dr. McCoy read up on different types of evil spirits known to mankind. Dr. McCoy sat next to Captain Kirk, as he held Julia fairly close to him. He wasn't exactly fond of having his newborn surrounded by a bunch of experimental chemicals and toxins that could be deadly in any sort of way.
Captain Kirk shook his head, shoved the book aside that he was reading, and grabbed another to begin reading. Unsatisfied with that one, as well, he did the same process, and again grabbed another book to search through.
"So far, none of these evil spirits match up with what Spock is experiencing." Captain Kirk stated.
"If I remember any ghost stories from my childhood, there are quite a few evil spirits, sadly." Dr. McCoy answered.
"I wish I could find the one that's affecting Spock, though."
"You will eventually, Jim."
"Why, Bones…why Spock; what did Spock ever do to deserve being possessed by such a demented, immortal thing?"
"Spock's a Vulcan, Jim; he's logical, precise, analytical, and above all, strong. As Spock would say, the spirit made its decision based off of logic."
"…I guess you make a point, Bones." Captain Kirk looked up from his work and turned to Scotty's direction. "How's it going over there, Scotty; any luck, yet?"
"Not unless yah can find out what's possessing Mr. Spock, Captain." Scotty answered, experimenting with several chemicals.
Captain Kirk sighed and continued reading through his book, when he stopped and saw something.
"Bones," Captain Kirk gasped.
"Yes, Jim," Dr. McCoy answered.
"Look at this,"
Dr. McCoy looked over and began reading out loud.
"Sorcerer Spirit Entities-these spirits take soul pieces and personal power from those they possess. They feed on the human for which they have taken possession of and manipulate their decision making and process of thinking and coming to conclusions. These spirits, once doing so the manipulation, will control their human specimens to commit acts of malice such as steal, stalk, haunt, and/or murder." Dr. McCoy read.
"That sounds like what Spock has." Captain Kirk stated.
"It's a good hunch, Jim." Dr. McCoy commented.
"Scotty, I think I found what's causing Spock's strange behavior."
"What is that, Captain," Scotty questioned.
"A sorcerer spirit entity," Captain Kirk answered.
"What is that, Captain,"
"It's basically a spirit that takes possession of a human body and manipulates its mind to control and force it to commit crimes such as stalking, stealing, and murder."
"Sounds dangerous,"
"It could be dangerous, and I refuse to risk my ship and its crew of having such a entity causing fear and crime committing."
"Does it say how to get rid of it, sir?"
"It only says once the spirit leaves the body, it must return what it has stolen from that human being."
"Why did it chose Mr. Spock, though?"
"As Dr. McCoy put it, it based its decision off of logic and the smartest option was no other than Spock."
"I wouldn't be surprised; thinking like the spirit, Spock's the strongest point the ship. Not having him is like facing a group of 100 to 1."
"You make a decent point, Scotty."
"Hold on, Jim; how do you know this thing isn't after us, therefore taking the body of Spock?" Dr. McCoy questioned.
Captain Kirk thought for a while and paced back and forth for a while before answering.
"I don't, Bones…but it's a risk I have to take. We're the only ones that can save Spock from whatever this is that's engulfed him." Captain Kirk answered.
Dr. McCoy gaped at his friend then sighed and nodded.
"There's only one flaw to our plans to bring Spock back, Captain." Scotty stated.
"What's that, Scotty," Captain Kirk asked.
"How do we get rid of this thing inside Spock?" Scotty questioned.
"Bones, you have any ideas?"
"I'm a doctor, not a Ghostbuster," Dr. McCoy remarked.
Captain Kirk sighed and went back to pacing, trying to think of a way to terminate this evil entity living within his First Officer on his ship.
"Could there be a possible spell or thing that would drive it away, Scotty?" Captain Kirk questioned, after minutes of silence.
"Yah asking the wrong lad, Captain." Scotty sadly answered.
Captain Kirk sighed.
"I wish Mr. Spock was here to give us the answer." Scotty spoke.
"I do too, Scotty…but he needs us to return him to normal." Captain Kirk answered.
"Aye, Captain,"
"Jim…if I do recall on something Spock told me a while back, isn't it true that you can get rid of evil spirits by performing a banishing ceremony?" Dr. McCoy asked.
"A banishing ceremony, I've never heard of such a thing." Captain Kirk answered.
Dr. McCoy thought for a while, trying to remember Spock's exact words.
"There are certain types of banishing rituals and customs for each evil spirit known in existence. Some require spells and phrases, and others require certain equipment and instructions to follow." Dr. McCoy continued.
"Bones, do you remember which one is for the spirit that's taking over Spock?" Captain Kirk questioned.
Dr. McCoy gently swayed Julia side to side, as he tried desperately to think of the specific ritual to perform. He sighed and looked back at Jim and sadly shook his head.
"I'm sorry, Jim…I can't remember." Dr. McCoy said, sincerely.
"It's not your fault," Captain Kirk answered.
Dr. McCoy nodded, still feeling bad he couldn't help in any way.
Captain Kirk fumbled with something in his belt and slowly grabbed out his phaser. He looked at it, shuddered, then put it back into his belt.
"If we can't find that ritual…I'm left with no other decision." Captain Kirk answered, softly. Captain Kirk set his phaser to 'kill'.