ST TOS - 063 - The Rift by Peter David
Author:Peter David [David, Peter]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Science Fiction; American, Kirk; James T. (Fictitious Character), Star Trek Fiction, McCoy; Leonard (Fictitious Character), Space Opera, Interplanetary Voyages, Fiction, Science Fiction, General, Space and Time, Spock (Fictitious Character), Media Tie-In
ISBN: 9780671747961
Publisher: Star Trek
Published: 1991-01-02T08:00:00+00:00
Chapter Fourteen
"Fascinating."
The shuttlecraft circled one of the larger
cities that comprised the Calligarian Worldnet.
The city issued an unmistakable homing beacon,
guiding the shuttle to that particular city platform.
Scotty steered with sure hands, trying not to let
himself be distracted by the awesome sight of the
perpetually burning Calligarian homeworld.
An aperture opened in the top of the domed
city, and Scotty looked to Spock the moment that
it appeared. Spock gave a small nod, which was
all the instruction that Scott needed to angle the
shuttlecraft down toward the opening that had been
provided.
Once through, the dome shut behind them, and
Scotty followed the continuing summons of the homing
beacon until it brought them to a landing area that had
apparently been set up specifically for them.
"Bring us in, Mr. Scott," said Spock.
"Aye, sir," replied Scotty.
On the landing area below they saw a number ofindividuals waiting for them. Even from a distance
Spock recognized one of them immediately as the
Calligarian who had been introduced as Alt,
the Master of the Status. And standing next to him
appeared to be the one called Macro. He did
not recognize any of the others.
Scotty landed the shuttle smoothly, except
of course the landing was not smooth enough for Shondar
Dorkin, who complained loudly and made sure
to let Mr. Scott know that a cross-eyed
Tellarite child could have done a better job bringing
the vehicle down. Scotty did not reply but
instead contented himself with imagining the shuttle being
brought down on top of the Tellarite's head.
Once Scotty had shut down the engines he
opened up the door, and the contact crew emerged from
the shuttle. What struck Scotty immediately was the
almost overwhelming silence that seemed to pervade the
entire city. It was as if everyone and everything in the
area was listening, hushed with anticipation.
Alt stepped forward and inclined his head
slightly. "Mr. Spock, I believe it
was?"
"I am honored that you remember me," said
Spock. "And your Captain Pike?" 209
"He has retired," Spock said
diplomatically. Now was hardly the time to cite
chapter and verse of the final fate of Christopher
Pike.
"And you are in command now?"
"I am in command of this contact team," Spock
said. "May I introduce--"
And now it was Macro who spoke. He seemed
surlier than when Spock had first met him. More
irritated. The good doctor would have said that
Macro looked like he had a burr up his butt.
"Are you in command of the Enterprise? Or is perhaps
that one--what was his name?" He seemed to be making
a great effort to remember something, but Spock
immediately percvd that Macro knew perfectly
well whom he was thinking of. "Oh, yes.
Tyler."
"Commodore Tyler has remained aboard the
Enterprise," said Spock quietly, sensing the
waves of hostility that seemed to be undulating from
Macro. "The arrival of your Master Builder
prompted him to remain behind to serve as her
liaison."
"Yes," said Macro softly. "Yes, Iwd think that he did. And he is the commander of your
ship?"
"No. The commander is Captain James t.
Kirk."
Macro tilted his chin defiantly. "And why
is he not here? Are we not worth his time?"
"The current directive from Starfleet,"
Spock said patiently, "is for ship commanders
to remain aboard their ship whenever possible."
"We prefer to deal with leaders of men,"
Macro told him.
And Mr. Scott, with quiet confidence, said,
"If Mr.
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