Lost in Space: "Wanted Man..."
Summary: Smith's past...And the Space Tribunal catch up with him.
Stranded once again due to needed repairs on an unknown planet in a star system far from Earth (or Alpha Centauri), the Robinson, Major West, Dr. Smith, and the Robot are about to encounter an old foe. Several, actually.
Part 20...
"Well, hello, my dear. It's been a while." Zumdish beaming as Verda approached where he, Professor Robinson, Sagramore, and Farnum B stood, examining the new android. Dr. Smith, Will, Zacharia, and the Robot carefully watching Verda who eyed the others.
"Dr. Robinson, I apologize for anything I've done that might offend." She turned to John who nodded. "It's only that I love Dr. Smith so..."
"You can't help what's happened to you, Verda. But I'm sure Dr. Smith would appreciate it if you helped us now." John noted.
"Would you prefer me in android form, Dr. Smith?" Zacharia asked pleasantly. "I could update my chassis within a few days. Here are a few possible choices..." Holograms of various quite alluring females, human or humanoid, appearing.
Verda frowning...That cheap former Robotic Queen of Evil whore...
"I can upgrade even more easily, Zachary. And you already own me, more or less." She, smiling at him fondly.
"Oh, my. Quite unnecessary, my dears. You're both quite fine as you are." Smith hastily waving hands.
"You like me as I am. That is nice. Thank you, Dr. Smith." Zacharia, warm tone.
"Well, please keep it in mind, Zachary." Verda urged. "I could take any form of woman you want."
Robot turning to Will, Will eyeing the Robot...Hmmn.
"That's kind of you, my dear but for now lets focus on the task at hand. Please assist Professor Robinson in his labors." Smith noted. "Zacharia? Any assist you can give them is equally welcome. And ladies, please remember that it is Mr. Zalto who is the threat to me, no one else whatever he may try to claim."
"Wise." Farnum nodded with smile. "He might try something."
"I know I'll kill him if he shows his face here." Nancy noted coldly. "And no offense, Dr. Smith, but it won't be for you." Farnum offering fond beam.
"Believe me, my dear. I take that as the best news I've heard today." Smith noted.
"Lets get to it, then. Verda? We need you to interface with this android and see if you can download Zalto's possible location and plans." John, to Verda. "Mr. Zumdish will help you if you need it."
"I'll try, Dr. Robinson." She nodded, moving closer.
"You may have to directly access the multitronic brain without the usual safeguards..." Zumdish noted. "Her memory circuits have been deliberately fused."
"Yes. Just a moment." Verda intoned, waving a hand over the deactivated android's head, near its left ear.
"Might be best to keep weapons on her..." Zumdish hissed to the others. "Zalto may have installed safeguards in the android that might affect her."
"Perhaps young Will and I and Miss Pi-Square..." Smith began.
"Fools!" Verda suddenly turning, spoke coldly eyeing them. "The Great Zalto will never, never, never..." she paused, blinking.
"Verda!" John cried. The others about regarding her...Zumdish and Farnum exercising the better part of valor and stepping back. Nancy, quickly stepping between Farnum and Verda. Sagramore stepping forward, observing eagerly. Smith hurrying behind the Robot, to his credit urging Will to do the same... "Zacharia!" he cried.
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Lost in Space: "Wanted Man..."
Science Fiction: Smith's past...And the Space Tribunal catch up with him.
