The Thread (Kirk/Spock, ST AOS), Hours 14, 15, 16
*HOUR 14*
Jim had been the one to reconfigure the communicator, maneuvering pilfered parts with fingers made nimble by determination.
“Captain! We had no idea what had happened!”
“Aside from everything going haywire with our hosts, we’re okay, Scotty.”
Tamura shoots an incredulous look at Jim.
“Can you beam us up?” Jim continues.
“Something’s jamming the controls. Got my whole crew on it.”
“While you pursue a solution, summon Doctor McCoy,” Spock intervenes.
Jim glares at him for taking the communicator out of his shaking hands.
“Are ye ailing?” Scotty asks.
“Time is of the essence, Lieutenant Commander.”
“Straight away, Mister Spock.”
*HOUR 15*
“Tell me the captain’s symptoms one more time, Spock.”
“Doctor, I assure you I have reported the details exactly.”
The communicator hisses out McCoy’s frustrated sigh. "Well, it’s not much, but we’ll do everything we can. Once we’ve narrowed down the possible toxins, we’ll get started on bunches of potential antidotes.“ He pauses. "Spock, did the Darandu say how long…”
Spock and Tamura both look to Jim, who now shivers almost constantly.
“No indication of the duration was given,” Spock replies.
“God, I’m right here,” Jim says irritably.
“Hold tight, Jim,” McCoy says, his voice steely. "We’ll figure this out.“
*HOUR 16*
A commotion reaches their ears: a group of Darandu advancing close by.
“The signal,” Tamura mutters.
Spock understands at once; their communication to the Enterprise likely gave them away.
“There’s a cave a few hundred meters back,” Jim recalls.
“We must head there directly.”
The soldiers let out a yell; nearby, an answering call echoes.
“Someone needs to fend them off.” Tamura looks at Spock, her eyes clear.
“Absolutely not. Either you two leave me behind, or we all stick together,” Jim says fiercely.
“My apologies, Captain,” Spock murmurs.
“For what?” Jim snaps.
Spock immediately employs the Vulcan nerve pinch.
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