GoldiSpock and the Three Bears
Star Trek: The Lost Missions—Episode
1: Captain’s Log, Stardate 3341.6. We have just entered orbit around the fourth planet of the Gamma Ursa system following the detection of an unusual structure on the planet’s surface. Gamma Ursa IV, a planet previously cataloged as lifeless, now appears to be the home of a… small cottage. We’re organizing a landing party and preparing to beam down to investigate. The sweet yet strange
sound of birds chirping filled the air as a warm springtime breeze gently made
its way through the lush green forests of Gamma Ursa IV. If there had been
anyone there to feel it, they would have commented on how close this place came
to paradise. A harmonic ringing crept its way into the air, grew in intensity, and then died away as six figures suddenly appeared in a dusty clearing from which two narrow trails led off into the forest. "I still hate that damn thing!" cried Dr. Leonard McCoy, chief medical officer aboard the Starship Enterprise. "Indeed, Doctor," replied Spock in his most sarcastic tone, "You’ve never mentioned it before." "As a matter of fact I…" At about that time Captain James T. Kirk, clad as always in his tight fitting black pants and gold command tunic, broke into the exchange. "All right you two, cut it out. We’ve got work to do. Spock, you, Chekhov, and Uhura take the trail to the left. Bones, Ensign Jackson, you’re with me. We’ll head off to the right. Everyone keep a communication channel open and report anything unusual. Let’s see if we can’t find out how this little cottage got on a lifeless planet." "May I remind you, Captain," said Spock, "that the chirping birds that we now hear would indicate that this planet is not lifeless." "Thank you Spock," responded Kirk curtly, "previously thought to be lifeless is what I meant. And I think you knew it." "There’s no need to get defensive, Jim. I was simply pointing out…" "I know what you were doing. Now, everyone, let’s get
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