"Captain's log, stardate 3907.5. We are currently heading for the planet Vulcan as per the orders of Starfleet. Our mission: discover the reason for sudden and complete radio silence. Approximate time until arrival: 2 days." Captain Kirk switched off his personal log and stared out into the space in front of them.

"Captain."

"Yes, Mr. Spock?" Kirk asked turning towards his half-Vulcan science officer and good friend.

"I have been thinking about Vulcan's sudden silence and it is most illogical. Vulcan has always had good relations with the Federation. I myself am proof of this. Why would they suddenly cut off?"

"That's why Starfleet is sending us, Mr. Spock. Apparently, they agree with you and also wish to know what has happened. Any theories?"

"Captain, to form a theory, one must have facts. I have none."

"And that irritates you?" Kirk asked, smiling. He always enjoyed trying to get Spock to admit to having feelings.

"I am not capable of that emotion, captain." Said Spock, smoothly sidestepping Kirk's trap. "I am simply curious to know what has happened to the Vulcans."

"As am I, Mr. Spock. Mr. Sulu, increase our speed to warp factor four."

"Warp factor four, captain." Said Sulu, making the appropriate adjustments.

"Vulcan in sight, sir." Sulu announced two days later.

"On screen, Mr. Sulu." Kirk ordered. Sulu brought up the image.

"Everything appears normal, captain." Spock said as the came to stand behind Kirk.

"Yes," said Kirk. "Put us into a normal orbit Sulu."

"Aye, aye sir."

"Open all hailing frequencies Uthura. See if you can't raise them." Uthura tried for several moments while Kirk and Spock studied the planet beneath them.

"Nothing, sir." Reported Uthura.

"Keep trying lieutenant."

"Yes, sir."

"All scans report normal captain." Spock said, looking up from his computer. Kirk went to his intercom and flicked it on.

"Kirk to transporter room. Get ready to send out a landing party. Kirk out." Kirk then turned towards Spock. Get Doctor McCoy and meet me in the transporter room."

"Yes, sir." Spock left the bridge as Kirk again flipped on his intercom.

"Mr. Scott, please report to the bridge."

"Aye sir."

"Mr. Sulu, you have the bridge until Scotty arrives.

"Yes sir." And with that, Kirk left the bridge for the transporter room.