This was inspired by the 2013 video game and an ad I saw for Almost Human, Karl Urban's short-lived crime show. Enjoy!

Kirk burst into the room and stunned the infected Vulcan. He crept behind the dazed individual and cut off his air until he fell unconscious.

That's one down, he thought as he let the man sink to the ground. He paused to listen as McCoy's voice came over the communicator, staticky and unclear.

"There seem to be high toxin levels. Origins unknown. Will continue to investigate…" The feed cut abruptly.

"Bones?...come in, Bones….you still there?" Kirk looked behind him, but Spock hadn't caught up yet.

"No! I mean, chhhhhhhhhh…."

Kirk glared down at his communicator. "Nice try, Bones….."