Do I Even Want To Know The Full Story?

by Loony Gryphon

100 drabbles mostly featuring Kirk with repeat appearances by Bones, Pike, Spock, and the rest of the Enterprise crew. Drabbles take place while at the Academy as well as after Nero's defeat. Short little tidbits that let your imagination run wild.

71. Youth

71.) Youth*

"If we ever find the Fountain of Youth, we need to booby trap the entire thing. Maybe even the entire planet if nothing lives on it."

Noticing the sudden silence on the bridge, Jim realized he had spoken the thought out loud. He hadn't meant to, since he was trying to keep himself from drawing attention to the fact that he was bored.

"Why would you wish to do that Captain? Would you not want to share your discovery with others?"

Grinning at Spock, he shook his head. "If I could get away with it, I would completely destroy it. Living forever sounds fun, but it ruins things for future generations. Would you want to live in a universe that has been completely explored? If everyone could live forever, the mysteries of the universe will go the way of the dinosaurs."

"Kid, you'll get bored after a century. That's your real reason, isn't it?"

Grinning widely at Bones, Jim shrugged without giving an answer.

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Written: 8-12-2011
Word Count: 164