By Regalo3000
The so-called doctor was trying to breathe life back into Perfect Tommy. His death had been unavoidable it seemed. And Rawhide was ready to beat the daylights out of the doctor and his strange companions.
You'd better help him, doc, said Rawhide, if that's what you really are.
I am a doctor, said the doc, and I will save him if I can, just stay out of my way and don't prevent me from helping this man!
It had all started like this ....
Rawhide and Perfect Tommy had decided to go to the nearest grocery store and stock up on some snacks. It was a long trip to the University and there was very little time for them to stop and eat. Rawhide was giving a lecture on insect life and Tommy was tagging along for the hell of it.
Once they found the 2 Hour Deli they parked the car, got out, and went inside, unaware that they were walking into a hostage situation. Rawhide felt that something was wrong by the look on the cashier's face. He also kept on looking down and to his right. Aw, crap, said Rawhide.
What's wrong? asked Tommy.
They don't have my favorite chocolate bar, said Rawhide, giving the sign for big trouble, that is, flicking his nose with a finger.
Tommy got the idea right away. Well, I guess we'll just have to leave.
The gunman popped out from behind the counter. You girls ain't going nowhere!!! he yelled. He did not look desperate, he looked cool and in control. Well, well, well, what do we have here? It's Rawhide and Perfect Tommy of the Hong Kong Cavaliers! Put your weapons on the counter, very slowly. No heroics or the old man gets it! He turned the shotgun on the cashier.
Do as he says, said Rawhide and he and Tommy placed their weapons on the counter.
Now, join the other three! Over there! said the robber. For the first time Tommy and Rawhide noticed the other three men standing with their arms raised, their backs against the soda fridge. They joined the three strangers.
I could put him out of commission, now that the robber's view of me -- said one man before Rawhide interrupted.
-- Nobody's doing anything, he said. We let him leave with whatever he wants. That way no one gets hurt.
What are you talking about? asked the robber, pushing the cashier out from behind the counter and towards to five hostages.
I should kill you for not keeping your dumb yaps shut, he screamed. Maybe I should just kill this old man? Huh? Huh?
Kill me instead, said Perfect Tommy.
What? Don't you know what you're saying? The robber hesitated.
Don't hurt the old man, hurt me, Tommy lifted his head with a certain pride.
Okay, the robber shot Tommy right in the gut, then he turned the gun on the others as Tommy fell. Anybody else want a taste of this? The killer laughed then backed out of the store. Anybody comes out of this store dies. Then he was gone.
Damn you, said Rawhide to the man who had spoken. He knelt over the body of Perfect Tommy.
I'm a doctor, let me help, said one of the men.
He's dead, yelled Rawhide, there's nothing you can do.
I might be able to resurrect him, said the man, if you just let me.
It would take a miracle, said Rawhide.
Modern Technology can works miracles sometimes, said the man, and he pulled out a strange-looking gadget.
Rawhide laughed, What's that toy going to do?
Just watch and see, said the man. And Rawhide could see right before his eyes as Tommy's stomach wound began healing. He blinked to make certain he was seeing things correctly.
Bones, I think it's too late, added the third man.
Jim, he's dead, said the doctor, but I think I can help this man! But, we need to get him on board the ship!
Spock to Enterprise, said the one who had spoken and started the hole mess, pulling out what seemed like a communications device. Five to beam up ...
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