this is Pegasus.
Seleznyov is on line.
Why don't you copy?
This is not Gromozeka.
- Some other ship.
- What do you mean, other ship?
And where's Gromozeka?
Will find out.
Not listed in
the Lloyd-Somov manual.
- It's impossible.
- I know it's impossible.
- Requesting additional information.
- Yes, Captain.
The size is colossal.
I've never seen anything like that.
No response.
Based on circumstantial
data, I come to the conclusion
that this is the " Black Wanderer" .
Black Wanderer?
A space death.
I thought it was just myths.
Crew, get ready to turn.
- We're going back.
- Why?
We'll call a patrolling cruiser
in the zone of planetary communication.
We can't fly away, Gromozeka is
out there, he doesn't know about it.
The engines of
the Black Wanderer,
both the main and auxiliary ones,
are not functioning.
The ship's outer
lining indicates
that it has been in flight
for a thousand years.
Its external aerials are damaged.
Green, let's board it
and deliver it to the Earth.
Those who are supposed
to board it, will do it.
By all appearances, the ship is
dead and not dangerous.
- Our duty is to examine it.
- And warn Gromozeka.
Green, dear,
let's board it, okay?
As to your request, I'm informing you.
The ship named " Black Wanderer"
is heading towards the Earth.
Given its speed,
it will reach the Earth in 16 days.
Do you hear? It's heading towards
the Earth.
Green, say something.
We'll lose it.
Attention,
the set of start readiness.
Yes, Captain.
Maneuvering to approach
the " Black Wanderer" .
Moving by parallel course.
Prepare a module for disembarkation.
That's it.
Right, Captain.
I'll go in a reconnaissance launch.
If I'm not back in 30 minutes,
or if the connection is cut off,
Professor Seleznyov will
stand in for me on board.
Right, Captain.
I order him to go at maximal
speed to Pluto.
Yes, Captain.
And no attempts
to save me.
Captain, maybe it would be more
sensible if I go?
I think it would be more sensible
not to discuss the commander's orders.
Am proceeding along the lining.
Found an entrance hatch.
The through device is working.
Entered a long corridor.
You got a good picture?
Yes.
The life-supporting systems
are functioning.
Am going on.
Gravitation is working.
The gravity is almost normal.
There're premises on either side
of the corridor.
So far I won't look into them.
Strange.
What happened?
No, nothing.
Though...
I think I hear footfalls.
Stay cool, Green.
Gromozeka.
Dad, it's Gromozeka.
Don't be scared, Gromozeka.
He won't touch you.
Alice, my child, where are you?
We're here, close by, on the Pegasus.
We came to meet you.
At first, I took
the Black Wanderer for you.
I radioed you - no response.
I flew up closer — an alien.
Weren't you scared
to board it?
I'm an archeologist,
and it speaks volumes.
I just began to examine the ship,
and suddenly was attacked
by that Violet of yours.
He's Green.
Actually, he's good.
He just got scared of you.
Scared of me?
Can I scare anyone?
To be honest,
one has to get used to you.
This is for you.
Thanks. You didn't forget.
Oh, time flies so fast, Seleznyov.
It seems that only yesterday
I was rocking this baby in my hands.
Only I don't remember
which hands they were.
Oh, why didn't you say it
in the first place?
Captain, please forgive me
for occupying your place.
Let's drink tea.
Pass me a cup.
You're not hurt, are you, Gromozeka?
But there must be order on the ship,
especially on the Pegasus.
Yes, Captain Green
just loves order.
For instance, a bewitched
princess is living with me.
And Green believes
she's just a frog,
and he wants to throw her overboard.
Unbelievable!
He's a monster.
Thank you, Alice.
Alice, I would be happy
to meet the princess.
Professor Seleznyov,
you wanted to visit the Wanderer.
I'm warning you, time is limited.
You've got 70 minutes.
- Dad, I'm coming with you.
- Don't even dream of it.
And I think that