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// Commendations 
// Story: Star Trek: Into Equestria: Part 2 of 4:  Saving Grace 
// by admiralthunderstorm 
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The very next day, near noon, we beamed down to Canterlot and decided to roam the city and get a souvenir from our time on this planet. We went into the first shop we saw, a little family run business named Hoof Hearted. Inside, they had crazy looking knick-knacks and doodads like an old time phonograph. The colt behind the counter looked at me and said somthing like,
"That's the human who defeated Nightmare Moon."
Then, a royal guardsman came into the shop, panting, and said,
"You, human doctor! Celestia requires your aid!"
My natural instinct kicked in and I ran to the castle with Kirk, Spock, and the royal guardsman hot on my heels. When I got there, I opened the door to cheering.
"Doctor McCoy, come here." Celestia said as the room fell quiet.
Acknowledging her, I walked down the carpet and stood below her on the floor. 
Up on her podium, Celestia continued,
"Leonard Horatio McCoy, M.D. was the man who relieved Equestria and I of a burden we had to face. My sister, Princess Luna and I are grateful for him saving us as are the rest of you. His exceptional gallantry will not go unnoticed, so, Leonard, for excetional gallantry in the face of danger and in the name of Equestria, I present you with the prestigious Celestial Medal Of Honor. May the stars always be guiding your way, Leonard." She said." And as for you, Kirk."
Kirk ran up beside me.
"I will sign the peace treaty and become part of the Federation.I had these made especially for this occasion."
She gestured to the side of the room as giant banners unfurled. On them, the United Federation of Planets logo shone brightly in 24 Kt gold embroidery. 
I looked at Kirk.
"How did you get her to agree?"
He smiled.
"I have my ways." He said.
"I know exactly what that means..."
"You are correct in your stating of that because that's exactly what I did." He gestured to Celestia.
After the signing of the peace treaty, Kirk, Spock, and I beamed back up to the Enterprise. The next morning, the Enterprise was shooting back towards the stars, ready to go on her next big adventure.

Wherever that may take her.

But, still, unknown to her the dangers she may find at that destination. Even so, she will do it, from now till the end, boldly going where no man; no one has, is, or would ever... dare to go.

The End.




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