This is my take on how a season 4 would start, the issues that will be brought to light. It will indeed be a very pirate centerd start, as the creators created a scenario that I could only see Sonny and his men ready to tackle. It will finally be DJoks turn to go with the pirates, as well as Sinedd. And as you will see, a real game changer will be thrown in. Will the teams remain the same, or will all break apart. Due to the writers program I use, is not supported by this page, I am for now, forced to use the copy and paste to upload the chapters. I will look for a soulution to this. Do enjoy the story, and let me know what you think.

Chapter 1. Pirates to the rescure.

It was a complete shock in Club Galactik. SUNJA! No! Sinedd fell to his knees.

This cant be..not now. D'Jok had also stood frozen. Mei, Micro Ice, the galactik kids.

Where were they?

Aarch was yelling at Clamp, demanding an answer to why most of the players had disappeared. Clamp was nervous, and clearly stressed.

He was trying to get a lock on the disappeared players.

D'Jok was one for the first to get out of the shock.

What was that light with the lightning bolts Clamp?

It appeared just as they disappeared, and it was over in seconds. Sinedd was now getting back.

Mei, Sunja...Someone answer me, where are they?Clamp. Do something!

Rocket was besides himself. Aarch was about as tense as his nephew. Do Something, anyone.

But, no one could come up with anything. Clamp was sweating as he tried to find a solution.

Its like they dissolved into thin air. I have no idea what happend. Tia had managed to shake the shock enough to make sense of things.

She approached the desk of Clamp.

Clamp, we all know we need help with this.

Ad I can think of just one man that is capable of doing so, she stated, with a firm look on her looked at her.

You are thinking about Sonny?

He asked,Tia noddedd at that. Who else has the means, the knowledge and the courage to do this.

I have seen him do the impossible before Clamp.

Sonny Blackbones and the pirates is our best hope to solve this.

Clamp scratched his head.

He was not all comfortable about making the call with Artegor Nexus in the room.

Thran now looked at him. Clamp, I agree with Tia. you need to call Sonny Blackbones,now!

Clamp realised Thran was right. I see, but I will ask everyone to look away as I make this call. Artegor looked at him.

You are friends with the Pirate leader?

He asked. Aarch intervined.

Clamp and Sonny go back a long time, and Sonny and the pirates has never wronged the snowkids or us in any way.

Infact, it is not the first time he has come to our aide.

Sonny is someone I would trust fully. Or what say you Addim?

Aarch looked to this girlfriend, Addim nodded.

Despite what Technoid says, Sonny has been a great help to the snowkids and the league before,

The only one that really has a problem with Sonny, is Technoid.

In the league, Sonny is held in high regard.

I have no reason to belive that he will not solve this,she said. Clamp nodded. I see. Turn away...I will make the call...

Sonny was inspecting the pirate ship they now had to make their home.

Magnus Blade had managed to steal the Black Manta under their noses.

Ok, to be fair, he had see the signs.

Magnus had been the creator or The Black Manta, he would see this as a reposession of his property. Sonny snapped out of it.

Corso, are all systems go?

Yes, Sonny, we are ready and stealth mode is activated. Sonny nodded.

Arty, Bennett, make sure everyone is at their post.

It is time we start chasing down Magnus, and take back the Black Manta.

He was just about to sit down in the pilot seat next to Corso, when his transmitter beeped.

Sonny answered it. Clamps worried and sweatty face appeared.

Sonny had a sixth sense something was very wrong. Sonny, is this a bad time?

Clamp, it is not ideal, but the worried look on your face tells me this is urgent.

Clamp nodded. We got a serious situation here, A team of 8 players, the galactik kids, a team of kids that D'Jok is the coach for,

Hush Sharky, Mei and Micro Ice disappeared while in the holotrainer.

And now, I cant figure out where they went.

What? Sonny was not known for being caught off guard, but this message truly threw him off guard. How did that Happen Clamp?

D'Jok appeared next to Clamp.

Dad, I know this is dangerous for you, but I am responsible for these kids.

You once told me, if I ever need you, you would never be far.

Sonnys face softend slightly when his eyes met his sons worried gaze.

That I did D'Jok, and I meant it then as I do now.

D'Jok nodded, this time, I need your help Dad, more than ever.

I got to get the galactik kids, Mei and Micro Ice back. Without them, I will fall apart.

Sonny nodded.

He felt the same way about his pirates, and his second in command Corso, if not for them, He would not make it himself.

Sonny had already made the decission.

We will be at The Aarch Academny within a few hours. I will see you then Clamp.

And DJok, leave the worrying to me. We will find them, and get them back, I give my word.

And a pirate never breaks a promise...

The snowkids, Aarch, a very pregnant Addim, Clamp and Artegor were anxious when the door opend a few hours later,

and Sonny and his men arrived.

Dad,!D'Jok hugged his father, who returned the hug.

Worry was painted on D'Joks laid a hand on D'Jok shoulder.

D'Jok, tell me everything that happend inside the holotrainer.

Sonny asked. Corso, Bennett and Arty already knew what to do and had rigged their gear.

We are ready Sonny, Corso signaled.

Good. Clamp, bring up what you have. Of any data while I speak to D'Jok.

Any of you who has information to add, sit down, and we will sift through this, Sonny had taken on a very commanding voice.

Ok Sonny, I will get all the information up.

Clamp started to press a lot of buttons in a sequenze to bring up video, and other error messages that had occured during the incident,

Sonny turned his attention to the snowkids.

Can anyone explain what happend inside the holotrainer? Tia raised her hand.

Go ahead Tia, said Sonny mildly as he sat down with them.

We enterd the new and improved holotrainer, thinking it would be safe, and took our usual positions,

as we were to help the galatick kids train.

And then, a strange light, mixed with lighning bolts struck.

We all huddled together, to stay away from the lighning, fearing it would strike us, but as we all got close,

it was as if it had a life of its own.

And it looked like Mei first, then Micro Ice, and the galactik kids dissolved. Hush Sharky too! Said Tia. The others nodded.

Sonny was not sure what to make of it,yet.

Did anyone else see anything distinct with this light? Colour, anything that stood out?

He asked. Thran carefully raised his hand.

I hope you wont be angry to hear this Sonny, but the way they dissolved, I have seen it before.

It looked like what your team, The pirates do, when they leave the pitch to avoic capture,

Thran had a sad look on his face when he said that.

I am not accusing you or anything, but that is what I saw. No offence take Thran.

This may give us a clue said Sonny. D'Jok raised his hand.

It was not the same colour as the pirates though, this was a more murky mix of green and yellow. Sonny frowned.

Hmmm, Interesting detail D'Jok.

Sonny turned to Corso.

Corso, Can you bring up a video file of how our players look like when they leave the pitch, then add the colour D'Jok described on top?

He asked.

Corso nodded. Will Do Sonny, it sounds like you got an idea already? Sonny nodded.

Yes Corso, and I imagine so do you. Corso nodded slowly.

This sounds very familiar Sonny, and usually, familiar to me, is not a sign of good things to come. Sonny nodded.

Sinedd had nothing to add, but he did have a request. Mr Blackbones?

He could feel the pirate leaders gaze on him. Yes Sinedd, anything you want to say?

Sonny was standing up now, clearly signaling he had the information he needed. Yes Sir.

, I may not be best buddies with D'Jok, or even the most popular player on the team.

I know I can be a difficult person to like, but I am trying to do better. Sonny nodded.

What is it you want to ask me Sinedd? He asked Mildly.

Sinedd looked down, before he raised his head and looked at the pirates infamous leader.

I only recently found my family. My real family.

D'Jok and I have a simmilar background, but now, my little sister, Sunja, is missing.

She saved me Mr Blackbones, she made me do this turn around, and go back to where I belong, and make peace with the past.

Sir, I am asking to come with you.

I need to save my sister. Sonny and Corso looked at eachother.

This was a most unusual request. D'Jok also stood up. Dad, I will also ask to come with.

Sonny did not like the idea at all. D'Jok looked at him.

This should never have happend to these kids.

I promised them they would be safe, and I could not make good on that promise.

As their coach, I ask permission to assist in this mission.

Corso could see Sonny was not happy about this. But D'Jok had presented a very strong case.

Sonny, may I say something? Sonny nodded. I am listening Corso. Corso stood up.

Normally, I would say no, we both know this could potentially be dangerous.

But both of them has strong reasons to come with.

This time, I believe they could actually be of help.

And an added Bonus, Sonny, I know you and D'Jok dont get much time together given the situation.

But right now, here is a golden opourtunity for the two of you to do so.

And you wont have to worry about Technoid all the time.

Aboard the ship, you can relax and spend some father son time together, free of any worry of detection!

Hmmm. Sonny turned his back for a moment, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

What Corso said was true. This would be a gift to have this much time with DJok.

Sonny turned to face his son. Ok D'Jok, Sinedd. I will give you the chance.

But know that I am the captain of the ship.

There will be chores on this journey, even for two rookies like you.

I will expect from you to abide by the rules. DJok looked serious. As you say Dad. Sinedd also agreed. It will be as you ask Blackbones.

Sonny nodded.

Very well then. Arty, take D'Jok and Sinedd to the ship, make them take only what they need.

Ok Sonny, on my way. Before they left, Sonny looked up.

Sinedd?

Sir? Sinedd stopped as Sonny spoke his name.

On board, we all prefer to be informal,Call me Sonny. Sinedd smiled. Will do..Sonny.

Sonny smiled. Off you go kid.

As soon as the two was out the room, Sonny turned his attention to Clamp.

Bring it up on the screen Clamp, so we all can see it. Sonny waited as the images appeared.

The images stunned them. I have never seen anything like it said Bennett.

What is that light? Is that flux? I belive so,said Clamp. Sonny was studying it.

It looks nothing like any flux used in the cup, he stated. Corso was thoughtfull.

And yet, it is familliar Sonny, very familiar. Corso? Sonny looked at his second in command.

What I mean Sonny, is I have seen this flux pattern before.

But, it wasn 't used for football.

Ah,I see ,Sonny nodded.

Corso was a former flux war soldier, who had nearly gotten himself killed in an ambush.

Corso was not one to speak of it, but a few late nights with a lot of alchol had made Corso loosen his tounge.

Sonny had learned the full Story of Corsos escape from the flux war and how he became a pirate and wanted man.

But now was not the time to dwell on that. How long ago was this?

The pirate chief looked at Clamp. About an hour, according to the time stamp.

I forgot to check the time, said Clamp. Hmm,Sonny rubbed his chin

Bennett can you track this flux? Yes Sonny, but it is starting to dissolve.

Sonny nodded. I was afraid of that. We will have to give chase.

Corso, order everyone to their post. We will need to move fast.

Right Sonny., Corso nodded.

Sonny looked to the screen again.

He could not explain why or even how, but his pirate intuition was already sounding the alarms.

And now, D'Jok would come with for the trip. Had he made a mistake allowing this?

Sonny heard steps indicating someone enterd the ?

D'Jok stood in the doorway, besides Sinedd. Both boys had packed a small bag with the most necessary belongings.

We are ready to go. Sonny nodded. Arty, show them the bunk beds in the barracks.

Then, they both meet in the Galley. Tin can will put them to work.

For this trip, I need you on computers Arty. We will need all the manpower we can get on cracking this.

Aarch looked to Sonny.

This really is a strange situation Sonny, I have never seen anything like this before. Sonny agreed.

It is unusual, and it is not purely a a flux trail.

We will have to move as fast as the ship will allow.

Clamp, I want you to set a new frequenzy for the stealth mode calls.

Sonny looked at his friend and and went over to give him a note with the new frequenzy.

Clamp said nothing, just added the new frequenzy.

Sonny turned to follow Corso who was waiting for him. Sonny? It was Tia. He looked at her.

You once saved my parents, I know I can count on you. But I will still ask you, please be careful.

I get a feeling this will be more dangerous than you see. Sonny nodded. Thank you Tia.

She nodded. Best not keep your men waiting. Sonny winked at her.

Then, he left the room with Corso..

We are ready Sonny, we can leave at any time said Bennett. Good. Sonny had a full over wiew.

Arty, tell our rookies to get ready, and bring them here to the bridge, it is time they get to learn the ropes around here.

Arty smiled. I am only happy to be out of the galley for once, Tin can needs his mood sensors replaced.

Corso laughed. With you around Arty, anyone can have mood swings every now and then.

Arty knew better than to tease back.

All are in position, and engine a, b and c are at maximum Sonny, Corso informed. Ok Corso. Take us out of here, we got no time to loose...

D'Jok looked around. Even though this was his fathers pirate ship, he had not been onboard before.

Sinedd looked out.I got to admitt D'Jok, your father is stricht but I like him.

D'Jok said nothing as he looked out window.

Dad is awsome, it has been something else to meet him. Im proud he is my dad.

D'Jok was looking around. Arty came in, followed by Sonny.

D'Jok, Sinedd. Lets sit down and get a few rules clear.

Sonnys voice was mild but clearly the one of a commander.

As both sat down, Corso came to join them. Sonny remained standing up.

I am not going to lie to you boys. We have no real idea of what this is that happend, or why.

For now, we will be following the trail it left, hoping it has not dissolved.

Bennett, and Arty will be working a lot on getting more info on the trail.

Till we do, we will have to fly fast. This can get bumpy. This is Corso's area of expertise.

As all three of them will be on the bridge, I, as the Captain, will be giving the two of you the guided tour on board the ship.

As we are flying in stealth mode, no electronics or any device that allows for tracking is allowed on.

Stealth mode is applied anywhere there is any chance of Technoid detection, and the rule is strongly enforced.

D'Jok and Sinedd nodded. Sinedd raised his hand. Yes Sinedd ? Sonny looked at him.

Sonny, would detection by Technoid lead to the pirates arrest? Corso decided to answer.

Its a good question Sinedd. We have managed to avoid detection till now, What worries us as pirates is Sonny's safety.

He is by far the heart and soul of our organization, not to mention, our leader of choice.

All the men on board is loyal to Sonny, and would give their own life to protect him.

So the answer is, no, it would not lead to an arrest, but it carries a risk that they may be able to locate Sonny, and possibly track his ship,

meaning they would be able to capture him at a later time.

Sinedd nodded. I get it. Sinedd sat down, and took out a picture frame.

D'Jok could see a picture of Mei. It made him turn away. Sonny noticed his sons reaction.

Dad, I came to think of something, it may be nothing, but... Sonny sat down next to his son.

What is it D'Jok? Tell me.

D'Jok stared at the floor, Maybe I am just paranoid, butt, have you seen the fact that all the ones that was abducted,

actually have close ties with me?

Sonny and Corso looked at eachother. Sonny nodded. There is a pattern here.

Micro Ice, your best friend, Mei, your ex girlfriend, and the team you are coaching.

Corso agreed. Could this be someone exacting revenge on D'Jok Sonny?

Sonny nodded. I don't need to say it, you already know what I am thinking Corso.

Corso was clenching his fists. Sonny was foucsed more on why. Corso looked up.

We need more info Sonny, we don't have the full picture yet. Sonny nodded.

Corso, head back to the bridge. I will take care of the boys. Right Sonny.

And once that is done, make sure to get some rest, suggested Corso.

Sonny nodded. Ok,D'Jok, Sinedd, follow me...

Magnus Blade could see the pirate ship that passed.

Still going on the drive of revenge Sonny, it is most certainly leading you right into my trap, he mused. Magnus!

The once leader of the pirates turned. Yes? We are ready to start plan B.

The largest Asteroid is having a core, and the holotrainer is ready. Very well.

Magnus rubbed his beard. You may have destroyed two versions of flux Sonny, but this one will be different. Magnus had an evil grin.

By the time this is over, Sonny Blackbones will have to step down from his role as a pirate leader. His second in command looked at him.

Not all pirates was happy about my excile, and it is time Sonny learns, his actions does have repercautions...

Where are we? Micro Ice, Mei and the Galactik kids was trying to make sense of their surroundings.

Hush Sharky was being his usual self, up and down, taking photoes for his scoops.

Mei had found a door. Hey, let us out of here. We got rights. She yelled.

All will be explained in time, said a voice from a speaker. Who are you? Mei demanded to know.

Why, I am your new promoter off course, since you will now assume the role as coach and assistant coach.

And the team, they will become the most powerfull team in the galaxy.

I think you got it backwards, said Micro Ice.

Mei and I already play for the strongest team in the galaxy, The snowkids.

The voice laughed an evil laugh. The snowkids may be three times galactik champions, but a fourth win is impossible.

you have become too old for that level of play.

Son the next generation, your galactik kids, will be the next heirs to that throne.

Micro Ice was being defiant. You know, the coach of the galactik kids right? he asked.

And DJok is also the son of the pirates infamous leader, Sonny Blackbones.

Bringing him here would have brought Sonny here as well. wich I am not interested in.

Mei could tell the kids was afraid. And how do you know Sonny Blackbones wont 'come anyway?

The pirates are close friends with the snowkids. The voice grew eerily low.

Should Sonny and his men attempt to free you, he has a big surprise coming his way.

Micro Ice was turning angry, No one can take down Sonny Blackbones and the pirates.

The voice had one last ominous message. Except Micro Ice, the only one that knows Sonny Blackbones weakness.

Micro Ice looked to Mei. Should we try to call anyone? No signal Micro Ice.

Mei showed her holowatch. Micro Ice leaned towards the door. Now what do we do?

he asked. Mei looked at him. We try one more time to message Corso, if possible...

I found the trail Sonny, but it is growing cold fast. Bennett was focused on the flux trail.

Try to get a lock on it Bennett, we cant loose the track, Sonny looked over his young associates shoulder.

Corso had working with the same trail, but from a different angle.

Sonny, you might want to see this. Sonny walked over to Corso, D'Jok and Sinedd right behind him.

The tone in Corsos voice had alerted Sonny something was up. What is it Corso? Sonny asked.

I don't know Sonny, but the trail...can you see how it is making a turn here? Corso showed him. Sonny looked at Corso.

This is no coincidence Corso, he said. Corso grunted.

And what's more,this flight route isn't new either, at least not to the pirates.

Sonny was lost in thought.

Technoid was sitting ducks in this area. It wasn't far from Shiloh, and with many possible escape routes. A paradise for a wanted pirate.

Now Sonny, its your turn. Show me that you can do this raid on your own.

Magnus had laid a hand on to Sonny's shoulder.

Sonny just nodded. Corso, we will intercept at asteroid Z 11, make sure the back up ships are in place,Take no prisoners, just the cargo!

Magnus had nodded when he saw Sonny take the lead.

Very well Sonny, you truly have the makings of a leader. One day, you may even take my place...

Sonny shook his head. Corso looked at him.

He knew Sonny often had headaches, but it had seemed to get better once D'Jok had enterd his life.

Corso had seen a change in Sonny after he reconnected with Clamp.

He was more calm, not acting out of fury all the time.

And in all honesty, Corso liked this change in his friend. He had shared bunk beds with Sonny before,

and knew what kind of nightmares he could have.

The headaches seemed to have subsided, and almost perished, and Sonny had become a lot more relaxed.

But now, Sonny appeared tensed, like an old memory had come back and he was now making a strategy.

Stay with the trail. We need to know where it leads to find out more. As you wish Sonny...

D'Jok had been sleeping but the bunk beds was not nearly as comfortable as a hotel bed.

The pirates was clearly used to a more rough life than DJ'ok and Sinedd.

He tossed and turned for a while but eventually gave up.

slowly, he got dressed, and went to the pirates lounge, where he stared out the window.

He heard footsteps entering the sleeping D'Jok? Sonny came up beside him.

Yes Dad, Sonny laughed. Its normal, especially with what is happening right now.

Everything turns to chaos and you try to make sense of the world.

We are alone here D'Jok, I sense you are worried son, want to tell me about it? He asked.

D'Jok nodded silently, and walked over to the couch. Sonny sat down next to him.

What is on your mind son? He asked mildly.

I feel like I am loosing it Dad, like there is something to all of this that I should see, but I just can't connect the pieces.

It frustrates me, he admitted. Sonny could relate. Son, blaming yourself will do no good.

D'Jok stared at the ground. I keep thinking of all the things I could have done differently.

Sonny could see how the guilt was gripping D'Jok. Listen DJok. Guilt, I understand, belive me,I spent over 15 years living it.

And I can't change it any more than you can.

What I can do, is to try to change the present, and try to make the galaxy a better place to live. D'Jok sighed heavily.

I don't know why Dad, it is as if I feel this thing started the moment I took on Lord Phoenix offer, he said. Hmmm, Sonny nodded slowly.

That is possible D'Jok. I too know the man that you know as Lord Phoenix.

But I know him under a different name, and a dark past. D'Jok looked at him.

Dad, who is Lord Phoenix really? Sonny knew he could not hide this information from him.

D'Jok, I wasn't always the leader of the pirates.

Once upon a time, I came to them, scared after having seen the ship your mother was in shot down, thinking you and her both were dead.

I ended up in Shiloh, were I came under the wing of a pirate, a ruthless man, named Magnus was my mentor, and he trained me,

along with Corso, to become the pirate I am today.

But the pirates chose me for their leader. Magnus refused to accept this decision, it came to a duel between him and me, A duel that I won.

For him, it meant exile as he got hurt during the fight, an eye that was blinded.

Sonny all of a sudden stood up, and walked over to a panel. He pressed a sequence of buttons, and D'Jok saw a face appear.

This man, was Magnus Blade, the most ruthless man in the galaxy, and then, the leader of the pirates, said Sonny.

D'Jok looked at the mask he was carrying.

Dad, there is something about this man, I have seen him before, said D'Jok. Sonny nodded.

Yes DJ'ok you have. Sonny pressed a few buttons,

where images was shown of lord Phoenix on Paradisia,and the old Magnus blade behind a mask. D'Jok was baffled.

I have seen him, He looks like Lord Phoenix, said D'Jok.

That is because he is Lord Phoenix D'Jok,

said showed the few pictures the pirates had from this path and from the rescue mission on Paradisia.

So, you did not go to Shiloh, you went back to Paradisia. Sonny nodded.

That is where we learned more about the explotion,the multi flux collected from the deep arena and dome stadium, among other things,

he said. D'Jok looked at him.

Dad, Clamp told me they thought he was the one that poisoned you.

Did you ever find out who did that to you. Sonny smiled mildly.

And I understand why they thought that. Corso also reccognized Magnus,

we both did when we arrived at Paradisia,but we could not know for sure.

But Magnus was not the one that poisoned me, That was another creature,I am not sure what she was.

All I know, is her name was Vega,Sonny sighed, The poisoning could have been avoided.

I went to see Magnus alone, Corso was not happy with that.

D'Jok looked at him, In that case I agree with Corso Dad,

And I understood that Lord Phoenix was the one that triggerd your distress signal to have your men retrive you from where you were taken.

If he had not triggerd your distress signal, we may not have found you in time, I could have lost you. Yes D'Jok, I am aware of that.

When I talked to Magnus, when we were chasing down Harris, I learned why I came to and recoverd as fast as I did.

Corso told me it was looking bad for a while. D'Jok nodded.

I was told you were in such serious condition Dame Simbai kept you at the clinic, and would not allow you to be moved.

Sonny nodded. Corso also told me you came by daily to check on me, after you were told.

That was also how Magnus found out where I was. He followed you.

And once you had left, he proceeded to counteract the poisoning, by giving me the antidote.

From what he told us, he had planned it, ever since I passed out in his office.D'Jok was shocked.

But the clinic was guarded. He could not have gotten in. Sonny nodded.

He is a former pirate D'Jok, he has ways not even the pirates themselves could detect to do this.

That time, he did it because he needed my help. But things has changed.

Especially after he stole one of Our ships, The Black Manta. We had to wait a few days for a replacement.

Corso was beyond stressed as we were stranded in Genesis stadium, fearing Technoid would track us down and identify me.

But he calmed when he learned the truth, Sonny explained.

And what truth is it you talk about Dad? As far as I can see, you are still wanted for five million standard units. Sonny nodded.

There is a truce now, between Duke Maddox and myself.

The bounty will remain up and that is by my own choice D'Jok.

When Duke Maddox learned the truth, he made me the offer to take me off the wanted poster.

I declined as I know it would not last. D'Jok nodded.

The most important thing to me Dad, is you stay safe.

I may not have been on board for long,but I see the care you have for your men.

And they for you, They are your family, besides me, and like you said, this is where you belong.

Like I belong with the Snow kids. Sonny placed a hand on D'Joks shoulder.

You are growing son, this humble side of you is what makes you a team leader, a coach and a friend to rely on.

And I believe there is a growing bond between you and Sinedd as well.

D'Jok nodded. Slow, but steady progress. Sonny nodded.

Its late D'Jok, best get some rest, you and Sinedd will be getting up early to prepare breakfast.

After that, you are off duty untill the next meal is to be prepared, or something else turns up.

If you need to talk to me, I will either be at my cabin, resting, or ask Corso, he will tell you where to find me.

Ok Dad. D'Jok smiled as they parted to get some shut eye...

Corso could not free himself from the thought that the course the flux trail was taking was a very familiar one.

Something told him it was trouble. But he had no evidence to back it up.

Arty, I need you to do something, he said. Arty looked at him. Sure Corso, what do you need ?

Corso sent him the file with the old pirates routes. I need you to check this, to see if it is a match.

If so, I got a feeling we will soon see Magnus Blade again, and it will be somewhere we dont like.

Arty nodded and did as he asked. It's a match Corso. Corso gritted teeths. He studied the map. Bennett looked at it.

GAH, Corso. Do you see what I see?

Corso nodded. It leads back to the outskits of Shiloh, the bigger, more planet like asteroides.

Why would Magnus go there?There is nothing there but Asteroids, said Bennett. Corso rubbed his chin. His face hardend.

Sonny said he seemed to miss being a pirate when he was aboard the Black Manta.

Could it be he misses even more than Sonny saw? Asked Arty. Corso's face hardend.

I hope we are wrong Arty, if not, I fear that he will be causing us trouble.

Arty looked insecure. What kind of trouble. Corso sighed.

The way Sonny once challenged him for the title as leader.

Now, We may find that Magnus may now challenge Sonny, for the title of leader.

Should Sonny loose, Magnus would turn him over to Technoid.

Arty and Bennett was shocked. And if Sonny was to be captured by Technoid, we will never see him again.

It is very likely they would kill him. Corso nodded.

We will do everything to keep that from happening. Corso copied Artys finds into a smaller device.

I will go tell Sonny...

D'Jok was sound asleep, as Sinedd woke up. He got dressed, and walked to the lounge.

He stoped to look at the stars, as the ship was silently passing.

He took out the medallion his parents had given him. It hurt, what would they think of him.

He was now feeling responsible for Sunja, his sister being gone.

He had already messed up his life a lot with the shaddows, before Sunja, and Rocket had convinced him to return to the Snow kids.

It had felt good to win the third galactik cup final with them.

He felt changed, in a way he had not thought was possible. He also had the support of Mei, his girl fiend,

even he and D'Jok now was friends, and had called a truce. But would this last.

Nothing was ever more uncertain. Enjoying the wiew kid?

Sinedd could see Corso, the second in command approach him.

Sinedd bit his teeth. great, no he was sure to get a scolding. Just getting a breath of fresh air.

Corso looked at him, Sceptical. Something wrong with the bed, or the company?

No, I don't have a problem with DJok he stated. Good, the last thing you want, is anything that upsets Sonny Blackbones.

Corso looked at him. Us pirates on board,

we are happy Sonny and D'Jok gets some time together as father and son,

even if it is not ideal.

Sinedd nodded.

Sonny being a wanted man doesn't exactly make it easy forthem to have a normal father and son situation.

Corso nodded. We all like D'Jok as a fotballer.

And Sonny himself has also gotten a new purpose in life after he found out.

Sinedd looked at him. I have always wonderd when Did Sonny learn of this truth?

Corso looked at him. D'Jok turned up in an interwiew with Callie Mystic.

His message was meant for Micro Ice, who was at Shiloh with us.

D'Jok used his bracelet, given to him by his birth mother,to ask Micro Ice to return

to the Snow kids. Micro Ice got the message, but Sonny was also watching that interwiew,

he reccognized the bracelet and realized that if D'Jok was alive, there was a chance his wife was too.

For Sonny, it became a drive to protect the snow kids from that point on.

He was already aware of Clamp, and now, he needed to get to talk to D'Jok.

Since the snow kids had the meta flux in them.

Sonny and Clamp had to intervine before General Bleylock, to remove the flux.

This is when Sonny got to learn the truth from D'Jok. Corso sighed.

Had his wife been alive,Sonny would have left us,

no matter what the risk was, to go be with her and D'Jok.

I can 't blame him. Every pirate on board would have understood that.

Despite the risk,we would have let him go,

but making sure to stay around in case he would need help. Sinedd looked at Corso.

But D'Jok s birth mom, she was not alive was she. Corso shook his head. No.

She died giving birth to D'Jok.

That was hard for Sonny to hear, But the good thing is, D'Jok learned he had a father,

not just any father, but the leader of the pirates.

And Sonny had to learn to be a parent. It took them some time to come to terms with things.

Sonny does his best to meet with D'Jok in the off seasons and on Genesis stadium.

There is a strong love between father and son. Corso smiled. Sinedd nodded.

I can see it. I was told a lot of negative things about Sonny by Bleylock,

when I agreed to work for him. But clearly, Sonny is not the guy Bleylock described.

Corso nodded. Bleylock never knew Sonny the way the pirates do.

Sonny can be a fierce adversary to deal with, but if you happen to know him,

you know he has a heart of gold.

And the snow kids is a team Sonny pays particular attention to.

Not just because of his son, but because he has met them all personally.

He has helped several of them. Tia, with rescuing her parents,

Thran went with us when Lord Phoenix was saved.

Even Micro Ice has been on a trip with us, but he wont remember it, grinned Corso.

Sinedd grinned to, why, he bumped his head and forgot. Not exactly, but close.

We erased the memory. If not for him that day,

Technoid would have captured Sonny, possibly had him killed, Micro Ice saved his life.

Sinedd nodded slowly. Micro Ice has great admiration for the pirates.

How will it be to have him back on board? Corso laughed. I imagine he and Arty will have matters to discuss,

D'Jok as well.

Micro Ice, we all like him,he would have made a great pirate,

but Sonny would never have allowed him to join us. Even if he saved Sonny from getting killed.

Sinedd looked at Corso. I don't get why he was at the aarch academy in the first place.

Corso nodded.

Sonny had reccognized Clamp, and he tried to make contact on Shiloh,

but Technoid caused problems.

Sonny is not known for tossing in the towel easily, so he continued trying.

And if not for Micro Ice, they surely would have cornerd him,

and possibly been able to imprison him. Sinedd nodded.

And you don't know what waits in his case.

Corso looked at him. You seem to know alot kid, who told you about this.

Sinedd looked at him. General Bleylock.

Corso realised that Sinedd possibly had information they needed.

So, Sinedd,

if you know anything about what will happen if Sonny is taken,

the pirates would appreciate knowing this.

To protect Sonny, it is vital we know what will happen if they manage to bring him in.

Sinedd nodded. I am not with the Technoids, I will happily tell you.

The way things is now, I am in debt to the pirates and Sonny,

for helping me find my sister and bring her home.

Corso laid a hand on Sinedds arm. Sit down Sinedd, and let me know.

I will inform Sonny of this later. Right now, he needs to rest.

Sinedd looked at Corso. You really care deeply for him as a friend do you not.

Corso nodded. Sonny and I have a long history.

There is nothing I would not do to keep him out of harms way.

Sinedd nodded. Corso, if he is captured, there is no impending death sentence for him.

They wiew him as too valuable for that. They will not place him in prison either.

There is a special compound made ready, highly guarded, where Sonny would be held.

They plan to force him to work for them. Corso nodded. It figures.

They lost him when he realised what they were doing, And because of the knowledge he has,

they would place him in a team that would make him work,

and at the same time act as jailors. Sinedd nodded.

The security there would make it virtually impossible to free him.

So if you care about D'Jok,

and Sonny, make sure to keep Technoid away from tracking Sonny Blackbones.

They are litterally just waiting for him to make one mistake that will allow them to trap him. Corso nodded. I will let him know. Thanks for your help Sinedd.

You may just have saved Sonny yourself.

I can guarrantee he will be gratefull for this information. But Sinedd was not done.

I can also use my accesscode, and give you the location of this prison.

Corso smiled. Should you ever want to sign of as a fotball player,

there will be a place for you among the pirates. Sinedd nodded.

I have seen D'Jok with his dad now.

He deserves to have as much time with his dad as possible.

If I can make up for the past mistakes this way, I will.

Corso nodded. This is a great start Sinedd. And one we pirates are gratefull for.

Best go get rested, you got a few hours before you and D'Jok need to make breakfast.

Sonny and I will meet you there...

Corso opend the door to the cabin he shared with Sonny.

He didn' t turn on any lights, if Sonny was asleep, he was not going to wake him unless it was necessary.

Corso laid down on his bed, staring at the celing.

The information from Sinedd confirmed their suspicions. Now he had to find a way to tell Sonny this. Corso noticed Sonny turning.

Sonny, are you awake? He asked.

Yes Corso. Sonny too stared at the celing, Corso decided to do the most important first.

You may not like this, but it seems the trail is headed back, along the old pirates routes, to the outskirts of Shiloh.

Sonny sat up. And he was thinking.

The asteroids there is big enough to create shelter for a small colony.

It could be conciderd a small planet. Corso nodded.

But why would he want to go there, it makes no sense Sonny, you think he is behind the abduction? Sonny looked at him.

You know him as well as I do Corso.

Magnus can either be your friend, or your worst enemy, depending on his needs.

What I dont get is why he took the galactik kids, Mei and Micro Ice.

To me, it looks like a very spesific targetting, and it is not the snow kids strongest players.

Corso agreed. Could this be aimed at D'Jok Sonny? A possible revenge for something foiled.

Sonny rubbed his chin. I dont know yet Corso, right now, I keep everything open. Corso nodded.

I have been thinking Sonny, since I saw that trail, Magnus may become a real problem and soon. Sonny looked at him.

What did you find out Corso? Sonny looked at him from his bed.

Corso sighed. You better see this, it will come across as pretty clear to you.

Sonny got up and sat down next to Corso on his bed, he saw what Corso showed him.

Corso could see Sonny was thoughtfull when he saw it. It overlaps the old pirate route to intercept the major Technoid shipments.

We have not used those routes since General Bleylock was Duke Maddox right hand.

Corso nodded. My thoughts exactly Sonny. But why take the abducted kids to this place? What could be his plan.

Sonny looked at him. Then he looked at the maps again.

There are some rather large asteroids in this area, Sonny was thinking out loud.

Corso looked at him with a shock. Sonny, after what happend on Paradisia,

you dont think he is crazy enough to make one more attempt to give a planet a flux it doesnt have do you?

Sonny had his back turned on Corso. Corso, I am not the least bit surprised if that is what he intends to try.

Remember, untill they started to introduce the multi flux in large quantas on Paradisia, the planet was stabile.

I came to think of it afterwards, In theory, he could give a smaller planet, or asteroide a flux of its own, if he has the right knowledge.

Corso had a terrified look on his face. Sonny, if what you are saying is correct, it may give our players a flux.

Sonny had an expression on his face.

Corso, I am going to have to ask you, Do you know of the pirates flux, or is this a secret only the pirates leader is allowed to know?

Corsos expression told Sonny all he needed to know.

The pirates has a flux Sonny? This is a highly guarded secret then.

I have been a pirate longer than you, but this I have never heard of. Sonny looked at him.

Then he took a laptop and enterd a series of numbers.

Corso realised he was about to enter a part of the pirates story no second in command had seen before. Are you sure about this Sonny?

He asked. Sonny nodded. Yes Corso. This secret is unmasked here and now.

Sonny enterd his personal access code, and a file Corso had not seen before appeared.

Read this Corso, thoroughly, and after, let me know, if the same thought of Magnus plan that I have, is also sounding like your idea...

Mei, Micro Ice and the galactik kids had finally been placed in better suited accomodations.

The hotel was not like Genesis stadium, but had to do

So, we are roomies now Mei, stated Micro Ice. Mei was not amused.

Micro Ice, if we are going to make this work, we will have to act smart.

I know you used to be in love with me once. Micro Ice did not like being confronted with the past,

Mei, that is yesterdays news, as Mark would say.

Mei sighed. I know, I just never felt I got it resolved.

Don' t you think we have better things to worry about, like trying to get away from here?

Micro Ice nodded. Any luck trying to reach the outside world yet? No yet, I will try again.

Mei decided to try to dial Corsos number.

Corso, if you and Sonny are out there looking for us, I hope you are able to track us...

The pirate ship approached the asteroid in stealth mode. We are here Sonny, the trail ends here.

Corso looked at Sonny. I dont get it, why set up base here?

D'Jok and Sinedd stood behind him. Sonnys face was a mask of stone.

And Corso knew whatever the answer would be would be what Sonnys pirates intuition told him.

Sonny was thinking out loud.

You didn 't learn anything on Paradisia Magnus, you are making a new attempt.

I don' t know why you persist on trying to go against the laws of physics here,

but nothing good will come from it.

But why set an asteroid up with flux, what are you trying for?

Bennett was the one to answer. I am sure that it has nothing to do with football. Sonny nodded.

We will need to investigate. The two snow kids stay on board... Corso made a decisson.

Sonny, you stay on board as well. This time, I sense this may be dangerous for you.

If Magnus is looking to challenge you for the title, it is better we make a plan first. Sonny nodded.

You know something you are not telling me Corso. It wasnt a question, it was a statement.

Corso sighed. Sonny, please, this time, listen to the ones that care about you.

You come face to face with Magnus now, he will surrender you to Technoid, to collect the bounty on your head. Sinedd,

I ask you to tell what you told me, to Sonny...

Chapter 2. The rescue

At the Aarch Academy, The remaining Snow kids had found it a bit difficult to find motivation to train.

And after what had happend last session, entering the holotrainer was not anything that tempted them.

Clamp, are you sure we will not experience more problems with this holotrainer if the snow kids have practice sessions in here?

Rocket was still acting as the snow kids coach,as Aarch had retired.

Clamp nodded. I checked and recheked, it works fine now.

What happend last time, was a fluke, and possibly an organized one.

The snow kids was even talking among themselves.

Mark was nonchalant about it all, he was still not his usual self,

thinking of the cyborg paradisa player Nina eight.

Now he was getting annoyed with the whole situation.

I don 't know, but somehow this all feel like its is

D'Jok's fault. Tia got up. Don't say that Mark.

D'Jok had no part in what happend. Mark was clearly grumpy.

All I am saying Tia, is look at the facts.

D'Jok is the coach of the galactik kids.

Mei is his former girl friend, and Micro Ice his best friend.

Thran had been busy with a video game and looked up.

True Mark, but it makes no sense why anyone would target D'Jok.

Ahito was sleeping as usual. Aarch had followed the conversation.

I get what you are all thinking. But let's not cast blame here.

Till we hear from Sonny and the pirates, we really know nothing about the why's or anything else, he said.

Clamp was thinking. I hope everything is ok,

Sonny will report in as soon as they got a lock on where this is headed.

Addim had joined The pirates experitise,

I would expect that they will be able to solve matters fast, she said.

Rocket nodded. I hope so too Addim,

we are just weeks away from starting the new season, and having a full team here would be an advantage.

Tia stood up. I belive in the pirates. I still recall being on board with them.

We can trust Sonny to do whatever is in his power to solve this, and bring the guilty parties to justice.

Meanwhile, we should be getting some training done.

Sorry Tia, I am just not motivated.

We are only four players, and we don't have a replacement for the others.

Playing clones feels unrealistic, said Mark.

Tia could see that the others agreed with him. Clamp, I have an idea, can you help me please,

I got a suggestion...

The pirate ship still stayed in orbit,

around the asteroid that seemed to have a lot of activity for just a space rock.

Sonny had orderd for observation from a distance as he tried to find a secure path to get close.

Sonny, a call on the secure frequenzy, Corso said.

Sonny laid down the binoculars, and enterd his spesific security code for the stealth mode call.

Clamp? Sonny looked at his friend. I hope I am not interrupting anything Sonny, Clamp said.

No, it is just observation for now. We may be getting close to the galactik kids, Mei and Micro Ice,

and the cursed Hush Sharky, Sonny informed.

Clamp smacked his forehead. Oh don't remind me Sonny,

I swear you could get migraine headaches from less than that,Clamp said.

Sonny chuckled sligthtly at the thought. That may be Clamp, but you didn't call for that. Clamp nodded.

You are as perceptive as ever Sonny, nothing escapes you, he admitted.

So, what is it? Sonny looked at his old friend. Actually Sonny, It is Tia that has a suggestion here.

Clamp stepped aside to let Tia speak.

Sonny, I got a suggestion, it may be fun for you as well, she smiled.

Lets hear it Tia, then I will let you know what I think, said Sonny,

trying to keep the conversation focused on the important matters.

Tia was not taking any offence.

Since it is the off season still, and the Snow kids are not a full on team,

we would like to invite The pirates football team here to Akillian.

For practice sessions. Sonny rubbed his chin.

How is the Technoid presence at Akilian right now?

After the flux explotion on Akillian, there is bound to be a Technoid investigation going on,

the pirate chief stated.

Aarch appeared next to Tia. There indeed was Sonny, but it is ended already.

They found nothing, and have been out since you gave chase.

But I have obtained the right permits from the league, The pirates can safely come here, and play,

we have gotten them an immunity here at the Aarch academy. They can not be arrested while inside the premises of the academy.

Sonny looked at Corso. What do you think Corso? He asked. Corso grinned.

Sonny, I see no reason why not.

Stevens and the boys get training and the snow kids get a challenge. To me, it is sounding like a win win. Sonny nodded.

Corso, contact Stevens, and the team. Aarch,

My team will make their way in through the ventilation duct Micro Ice and I once escaped.

Is Thran there? The pirate chief jumped in.

I am ready to guide them if need be Sonny. Sonny nodded with a smile.

The pirates will arrive within an hour. The cheers could be heard from the snow kids.

Thanks Sonny, that is truly a generous offer from you and your men, Aarch said.

Sonny chuckled. Thank Tia Aarch, she had a great idea, and acted on it.

Clamp looked at him. And you and your team Sonny, how is everything faring? Sonny looked at him.

We are preparing for a closer inspection.

D'Jok,Sinedd and myself will stay on board as Corso and the others go in.

Clamp could see that the very fact Sonny was not going near, signaled danger.

Sonny,I can sense you are preoccupied with this. Sonny looked at him.

Clamp, I need you to prepare that we may have to do labratory work as soon as we return. We now know who abducted them. Clamp looked at them.

Who was it Sonny? Sonny looked away for a second before he replied.

My old mentor, Magnus Blade. Clamp , this is trouble huh?

Sonny nodded. We dont know yet, but you know... Clamp nodded.

Yes, your pirate intuition has kicked in. Sonny nodded.

We will speak of this later Clamp, for now, we will try to localize the kids and Micro Ice and Mei,

and evacuate them, as soon as they are back, we will get craking on the deeper issues here.

Is the holotrainer ready? Magnus looked at his men.

Yes Magnus, all ready to go. Magnus rubbed his beard.

This holotrainer is built by the same model as Harris used.

I will be able to syphon of the flux and install it in the planets core.

Then, I will mix it with a very special flux.

His second in command looked at him.

We saw on Paradisia, Mixed fluxes dont work. It destoyed the planet.

Magnus rubbed his beard again. The Flux was introduced too fast, he concluded.

Are you sure Sonny Blackbones wasn 't right? He seems to know alot about how this works. Magnus nodded.

Yes,he since I took the black Manta, I am not sure Sonny would be all that willing to cooperate.

He certainly will not be when phase two starts, Magnus turned his back.

If the asteroid is stabile at the core, will you inject the breath of akillian? Magnus looked at him.

No, I will not use their flux.

I will mix it with this. Magnus held up a small vail, containing a purple colored liquid.

This flux is uniqe.

And it has its homebase here, at Shiloh. Magnus was lost in a memory.

Shiloh had not always been barron space rocks the pirates hid in.

It once held an asteroid that was big enough to have a settlement.

A tiny planet, but with a core.

This was still where a lot of disgruntled former technoid employees set up their own place, far away.

They were peacefull, but sceptical. The contact with Technoid had made them vary.

And for the most part, they made no problem with anyone, minding their own buisness.

Till the day, when Technoid found their hideout and blew it up.

Many of the peacefull people was killed. And scatterd.

The planet in the Shiloh Archipellago had been known as Ascaron.

And not much was left. But the planet had a flux.

A flux Magnus now held the last remains of.

He hoped to bring it back, bring back the lost flux,

now belonging to the group that called themselves pirates.

What is that flux Magnus? His second in command asked. Magnus ginned.

The last remains of what I will bring back.

One of the most powerfull fluxes there ever was.

The seed of Shiloh..

Corso and the pirates had reached the asteroid.

Carefully, they found a way to hide the ship.

Corso split them into teams. Bennett and Arty was the only ones left.

This is a reconnosance mission only,

we need to find out where the kids are held before we can go in all team, Corso informed them.

Bennett nodded. Arty was puzzled. Tell me again, why didnt Sonny come with us?

Corso looked at him. We dont know what Magnus plan is.

Being here, could pose a great danger for Sonny.

I would rather he stay safe than be at risk.

Or do I have to remind you how close we came to loose him on Paradisia?

Arty nodded. You really think they would try to poison him again?

Corso looked at Arty. I dont know Arty, but I am not going to take the chances.

I feel a lot better knowing Sonny is safe on board with D'Jok and Sinedd, than in this place.

Bennett had triangulated the signal that they had on the abducted kids, so they could track them.

The pirates had made their way slowly to what appeared a center of the community. Corso looked at it.

The buildings are old, but they are still in use.

Magnus came back here because this is a familliar turf for him. Bennett nodded. Arty was on the computer.

I managed to get all the plans for the buildings here, but one is new, the one in the center. Corso nodded.

It even seems it has been built recently. That is most likely where the kids are held.

Bennett had looked at security.

Magnus defences are better than ours Corso. We may need to update.

But getting through the firewalls is difficult, just like on Paradisia.

Corso nodded. I will call Sonny.

We need some help with this...

On Akillian, the snow kids welcomed the pirates team.

It was strange to see them out of their team uniforms. Stevens smiled.

He still had put garments in front of his face to mask himself.

He turned to Aarch and Rocket. Since we are a non flux team,

We would like to suggest that we play these trainings without flux.

There is a lot of things that we pirates do differently, that we dont mind sharing. Aarch nodded.

I like how you think Stevens.

Team play and passing the ball could be good excersies without the flux. Hawkins chuckled.

Sounds like one of Sonny' s warm ups, he laughed.

Aarch looked at him. Are you telling me that Sonny Blackbones is your teams coach? Stevens nodded.

Wich would explain why there is never anyone in the coach 's pod during the Pirates Matches.

Stevens giggled some.

Sonny is a fabulous leader, we are all feeling very happy he is the one on top.

But it goes beyond just delegating who takes down wich Technoid ship.

Sonny and Corso are two of the toughest combat instructors we have, and also,

Sonny is the coach that is never seen. Hawkins joined him.

Yes,But more so, during football practices,Sonny even joins us on the pitch. He is one of our best.

We would have liked him to be on the pitch with us in competition,

but the risk to Sonnys safety is too big.

The team has immunity, but we are not all convinced that if he did, they would let him walk.

Aarch understood.

It is a shame though, even at his age, Sonny is more fit than most,

I believe he has the stamina to go through a full match, and still be able to make his escape after.

Stevens nodded. It wont happen unless conditions allow for him to do it safely, and as of now, that wont be.

Rocket shook Stevens hand.

For now, let us focus on what we can learn from each other.

Stevens nodded. Pirates, get into uniform, I will ask our coach what we should practice and not.

Aarch and Clamp was baffled when they saw Stevens make the call...

Aboard the ship, Sonny 's transmitter beeped. D'Jok noticed it.

Stevens? He looked at his dad. Sonny smiled as he answered. Coach, what strategies should we apply?

Sonny had a list ready.

You are staying until we return with the kids. Basics for now, and when ready,

progress to team play and pass work. The usual drill, he said.

Got it Coach! Sonny sensed Stevens had something else to say.

He had a feeling the pirate player had revealed more than he should have and now wanted to come clean.

Ok Stevens, who said too much and about what? Stevens could tell it wasn't the most serious thing,

as Sonny was trying to hide a giggle.

Sorry coach, but we accidentally came to disclose who the pirates coach is,

and that he is playing football himself.

Is this a problem I need to handle? Sonny could not hold it in

He laughed. Stevens,Don't is all info that should have been out a long time ago.

As for the coach also being a player, as long as it stays with the ones inthe room, it is fine.

Any outside source, you know what to do, low memory erasure.

Ok Sonny, is everything going according to plan on your end? Sonny answered.

We are on recconosanse now, we should get the things here wrapped up fast. As soon as we return,

we will have to get crackin on a theory I got.

Ok, Stevens out. Sonny ended the call. Then he turned to D'Jok and Sinedd.

Dad, the pirates are at Aarch academy?

D'Jok could not hide the shock in his nodded. Yes D'Jok.

It will keep the snow kids busy, so they won't worry too much about what we are doing.

D'Jok nodded. But isn't there an ongoing technoid investigation into the multi flux explosion? He wondered.

It has been ended D'Jok.

I would not send the team if they weren't safe, he replied. Sinedd nodded.

Sonny, do you remember Corso saying I knew something about the real plan to be effected if you were captured?

Both father and son looked at him.

Sinedd, if you know what will be done to my father if he is captured, could you please tell us?

Sinedd nodded.

That is what I intend to do D'Jok. Sonny nodded silently.

Let's go to my cabin, we will be able to speak of this there,undisturbed...

On the asteroid,the pirates had gotten close enough to reveal heat signatures. Bennett was puzzled.

If they are holding the kids here, the security is low to non excistent, he said. Corso nodded.

I agree it may look safe enough.

For the extraction, we will need both Sonny, D'Jok and Sinedd.

It will be one extra person pr pirate. We can't make a too long jump.

Arty nodded. Have D'Jok and Sinedd got any training with our tools on this? He asked.

No,Sonny wanted a full report on how things looked before he made the decission on how to do this.

Bennett nodded.

Time to get back to the ship then? Corso nodded.

Arty call back the ground teams. We need to head back to make a plan...

Mei and Micro Ice felt an eerie feeling of Deja vu as they stood in the training room.

Their trainer was a robot, and he clearly was not programmed to understand humans.

Special kick session Micro Ice, hurry.

Alright,alright, I'm going, Micro Ice was in a bad mood.

Mei had no choice but to prepare as well. She knew she could not try to contact Corso here,

she would be seen.

She decided to wait until they were back in their hotel like accommodations.

The kids was also getting cranky.

All we do is practice practice and practise again, when are we going to play real football?

Asked one of the kids.

I am hungry, we haven't eaten in forever, said the young lightnings girl. Sunja appeared down.

I wanted to play galactik football, because my brother is a galactik football star,

I didn't want to come to this place, where I know no one, and my brother Sinedd isn't here, she muttered.

Micro Ice looked at them. Someone will come for us, I am sure of it.

So don't worry. But who Micro Ice, who will come, no one knows were we are, said one of the kids.

I don't know, but I think the pirates.

A voice was heard on the speaker.

I would really hope you are right Micro Ice, I would welcome the pirates, with open arms,

if they would choose to follow me.

Mei got annoyed. I don't know who you are Sir, but the pirates already has a leader,

you may have heard of him,Sonny Blackbones.

The laughter made cold chills run down her spine. I have indeed heard of Sonny Blackbones.

I am the one that created him.

I took him in,when he was on the run from Technoid. He grew to become Sonny Blackbones fast.

And then, he had my men reject me and put him in my place.

You could say I got a bone to pick with the pirate leader.
Micro Ice stepped back. Then who are you? An image appeared on a screen.

Who I am my boy? I have met you and Mei before, on Paradisia.

Then, you knew me as Lord Phoenix, Now, I show who I really am, I am Magnus Blade,

the most ruthless pirate in the galaxy.

And I am the one that will bring back the most powerfull flux the galaxy has seen.

And Sonny Blackbones is not going to get in my way of obtaining that...

Corso had returned with the teams to the ship.

Now, he was sitting down with Sonny, making a plan.

Should we try to reposess The Black Manta as well Sonny? Sonny nodded.

If possible, it may be the best way to get the kids back fast.

He looked at the plans. Corso had more concerns.

There appears to be no threat on the ground Sonny,but.. Corso stopped, making Sonny look at him.

Corso, finish what you started. Corso sighed.

I am not sure you, and the two snow kids should participate.

Sonny looked at him. It will be fine Corso.

We will go through this before we approach. So don't worry.

It worked out, both with Tia and Thran on board.

Corso had to agree.

I would say with Micro Ice as well.

I just can't shake the feeling that this is a trap.

But Corso knew, unless Sonny felt the same way, he would not be able to stop stood up.

We will do an extra training session with D'Jok and Sinedd before we move will be doing two teams.

Group Alpha reposesses The Black Manta,and group B, Storm,is doing the evacuation of the kids.

We will need to be fast. Magnus can't suspect anything.

If he does, he will intercept and cut the group off from reaching the safety of the ship. Corso nodded.

So, how are we to do this?

Sonny grinned. We will play on the element of surprise.

And approach this in a way that is not foreseen.

Magnus will expect normal pirate tactics, so we will go the other way.

How? Corso was no longer getting what Sonny planned on.

We will use a hologram, I will be the diversion,

while Sinedd will be the real key to get the kids to safety.

Because Corso, I have discoverd what Magnus is really up to.

And I need to talk with him, to avoid all pirates be exposed,

no matter what level of stealth mode we fly in...

The kids was looking exhausted.

Playing the hologram of the team paradisia players had been a major overload for them.

And Mei was angry. Hey, they are just kids, you push them too hard.

Keep this up, and they won't last to develop the breath properly, she yelled.

Are you ready to take my job as a coach Mei?

The robot coach mocked. Mei stood up.

If need be, yes, Micro Ice and I will coach the kids, because this is dangerous to them.

You seem to know nothing about how humans train, she yelled angrily.

The holotrainer came down, and outside stood Magnus Blade.

Micro Ice backed up some when he saw him, even Mei felt intimidated by the pirate.

If compared, Mei had to admit, Sonny Blackbones was her prefered choice.

So, you think you can do better than a robot coach programmed to achieve top results?

He asked. Mei straightend up. Yes, I can, with Micro Ices help.

Hey, don't drag me into this Mei, I got nothing to do with this.

It's your idea, not mine,he said. Magnus Blade looked at them.

Very Well, you go into the trainers barracks, to prepare a training program for the kids.

The kids, they will be held in a secret location from you, you only have access to them,

when during trainings.

Micro Ice gasped. No wait,the kids need us. Magnus turned his back.

It's a done deal Micro Ice, your fellow coach assured you both a lot more work, said Magnus.

You should have had Aarch or Clamp here, they are the real trainers, they tought us everything we know,

he said.

Magnus looked at him. Always strike your oponent the least expected way, it does become used up,

so I will reinvent the concept.

Spend your time wisely Micro Ice, there is no escaping here, untill I have accomplished my goals.

Wich is? Mei crossed her arms over her chest. Magnus looked at her.

The assured return of the most powerfull flux in the universe.

I am looking forwards to seeing how Sonny will handle that effect...

As soon as they were placed in the new living quarters, Mei and Micro Ice met.

We are in a real jam here Micro Ice, I never intended for us to be separated from the kids, said Mei.

Well, that has happend, so how can we go about fixing it?

Micro Ice asked. Mei pointed to her holowatch. I finally got a strong signal.

I am going to try to contact Corso.

If they are close, we may be able to get their help. Micro Ice nodded.

I remember Corso now, since the memory erasure never really worked on me,

it seems the bracelet Sonny wears keeps triggering the memory.

Mei nodded. Micro Ice,I think you may have been the one that let Sonny know about D'Jok.

Micro Ice was silent. Wow Mei, you really think so?

He asked. She nodded.

This is probobly the most we have ever spoken Micro Ice.

I still feel guilty for how I tried to destroy things for you and D'Jok.

But look at what it brought. There is a bond with the pirates, one no other team has, I am sure of it.

Not just due to me going with them Mei, remember, Clamp and Sonny are old friends,

and worked together on the meta flux, that made us rise to fame. Mei nodded.

To be honest Micro Ice, I am gratefull they seem to always have an eye on our team. Micro Ice nodded.

I recall Sonny as a real cool guy. Mei laughed.

Off course, he is D'Joks dad. They laughed some.

Should we make a try now? He asked. Mei nodded, she found Corsos number.

I hope you are out there Sonny, we really need your help this time...

Corso had been busy with some drafts when his transmitter started beeping. Sonny sent him a look.

Answer Corso,I got a feeling this call is important, said Sonny.

Corsos face was one of shock when Mei appeared.

MEI? D'Jok and Sinedd was shocked. Corso, we need help.

Can you get our coordinates from where you are? Sonny appeared next to Corso. We already got them Mei,

and we are on our way, he calmly assured her.

Micro Ice appeared next to her. Sonny, on our location it is just Mei and myself.

They placed the kids in a secret location.

We have no idea where, he said. Sonny frowned as he heard that.

So he split you in two groups Micro Ice? The pirate chief asked.

Yes,Mei and I could possibly get out, but the kids, we really need to get them out of here too.

Sonny nodded. Corso, we will do evacuation plan C.

Right Sonny, I will inform the team, Corso said.

Mei had one more thing to say. Sonny, be careful.

It is Lord Phoenix that took us, but he calls himself Magnus Blade now.

He looks very different. Sonny nodded, serious this time.

We know Mei,I know all too well who Magnus Blade is and what he is capable of. Mei looked at him.

He says he wants to resurrect a flux that we have never seen before.

He claims it is the strongest flux in the galaxy. Sonny nodded.

I know, and for the moment, I have no plan to counteract it.

He has to make another move first. Micro Ice looked at them.

I can't shake the feeling,

this one is dangerous, more dangerous than anyone else you have ever been up against,said the teen.

Sonny 's eyes darkened. You are correct Micro Ice. He is very dangerous.

Don't provoke him. Leave it up to me to deal with him...

On Aarch academy, the pirates was showing the snow kids a lot of their tactics on the field.

Rocket studied all he could come over.

This would make great additions to his training programs.

Clamp also paid close attention. He giggled. No doubt this is Sonnys work.

I recall us in the lab, when developing the meta flux, he did much of the same things there.

Rocket smiled.I would have loved a training session with Sonny Blackbones as a coach.

He really seems to know what he is doing. Aarch agreed.

Among all the coaches, the pirates has always been the most mysterious team.

Very little is known about them.

Even back in my days, we didn't know anything about the team or it's coach.

And Sonny Blackbones wasn't even his name then.

Clamp nodded. Same as with me, my name wasn't Clamp either.

It was Yarrit Labnorr, and Sonny was I'Son. Aarch laughed.

With all that has happened, I am sure happy the two of you found each other again.

Without your combined knowledge, who knows where we would have been.

Clamp nodded.

It is our combined knowledge that allowed us to identify Rockets resonance from the Multi flux,

and it was Sonny who understood how dangerous the meta flux was for them.

Aarch nodded. And D'Jok found inner calm when learning Sonny is his father. Clamp nodded.

I can actually see a lot of a younger Sonny in D'Jok. But I agree.

Learning this has calmed D'Jok, and helped him develop as a team player.

Aarch turned to the screen that Rocket was watching.

Rocket, I think Tia can pass by them without the use of flux, but she needs to see it.

Rocket agreed. Uncle Aarch, the players we got here is really learning a lot from this,

I see how it can be used in match play.

It is really too bad the pirates always remain underdogs, they are something else. Aarch chuckled.

You will have plenty of time to get to know them.

Sonny has ordered them to stay here until they return.

Take the time to learn from them, not just football, but other things as well.

The pirates are into many things, see what can be picked up.

Aarch was not joking. The pirates helped upgrade a lot of the training equipment. Clamp was baffled.

Stevens approached him. Clamp, Sonny told me to give you this message,

he said and put a small hologram message up.

A full size hologram of Sonny appeared. Clamp,Aarch, snow kids.

The pirates suggested an upgrade on your training equipment to stay as fit as the pirates.

Though, the pirates don't use things like this,

they will adjust some of your training gear to a new level of speed.

My men will make sure all is tested and up to speed.

And don't worry about your missing team mates or the two on board.

They will get training, I will see to that.

Clamp shook his head. That was no empty threat snow kids.

D'Jok and Sinedd will be made to train hard, that's for sure. Stevens nodded.

If Corso is the snappy instructor,

I promise Sonny is the no fooling around instructor.

Our own rookies almost breathes a sigh of relief when it is Corso coming to train them.

When it is Sonny, we all know that it will be a really hard work out.

Tia and the others were out of the holo trainer.

Mark, still hurting from his loss,actually found a good thing. I don't get time to think of Nina now,

so for me this is good,

I can funnel my sadness and frustration into a hard work out.

Tia looked at Rocket with a wink. I think you should also get a workout Coach, it will be good for you.

Aarch was a bit worried. How are you feeling Rocket, after all the resonance from the multi flux?

Rocket looked at his uncle.

I feel better, but it saddens me to know I may never fully recover from it. Clamp nodded.

I will talk to Sonny about it.

I am sure Sonny may have an idea of how this can be reversed. Rocket looked at him.

Wouldn't it be dangerous for Sonny to come here?

If Technoid was to find out, do we have any possible escape routes from the academy for him? Aarch laughed.

Rocket,Sonny already has a complete map of the Aarch academy.

So I would not worry too much about that. Stevens nodded.

Don't worry about Sonny.

If the Technoid was to ever catch him, they deserve it.

Sonny knows all of their systems by heart. Clamp laughed.I figured that,

when he came to my lab here the first time and they tried to arrest him.

No sign of surprise, but a little looked at the snowkids.

Since the practice is over, anyone up for the latest computer games?

We pirates have the latest ones...

Sonny was done informing D'Jok and Sinedd about the plan and how the evacuation would work.

You will be with Corso and myself. Arty and Bennett, you lead team alpha.

Get onboard the Black Manta and take her back to the base.

We will meet you there. Group b, Storm will evacuate the galactik kids.

Don't scare them, be silent and efficient in bringing them back to the ship.

D'Jok,Sinedd, you follow Corsos lead, to get Micro Ice and Mei aboard the ship.

What will you be doing Sonny? Corso looked at him.

Sonny prepared a full size hologram. I will be confronting Magnus, from a distance, he answered.

Corso didn't like it at all.

I don't like this Sonny, you are putting yourself at risk here.

What if something happens, and you get cut off from the group? We can't loose you. Sonny looked at him.

Corso,you know this is necessary. I'll be fine.

We will meet at the decided location. Corso still was not convinced.

I don't have a good feeling about it Sonny.

But Sonny had made up his mind, and this was how it would be played.

Ok, Group Alpha, Storm, prepare...

At the ground,group storm made their way toward the coordinates given by Mei. Halfway,

they split into two teams, one that would extract the galactik kids. Sinedd had been allowed to be part of that group,

as he needed to save his sister.

Sonny stayed behind, close to the entrance, getting the hologram ready.

Be careful Dad, I don't want to loose you, said D'Jok.

Sonny careful son, and listen to Corso, he is your commander right now.

And remember the device on your shoulder.

It will allow you to transport yourself and one person to safety.

D'Jok saluted. As Corso and his group left, Sonny was alone with two other pirates.

He turned on his hologram. Magnus Blade, come out for a talk!

The pirate chief thunderd. It did not take long to get a response.

Why Sonny Blackbones,I am honored by your personal visit. To what do I owe that pleasure?

He said. Sonny gritted teeths.

You stole my ship, you kidnaped two snow kids, and a whole team of kids, the kids my son coaches.

I am here to find out why, he said. Magnus Blade went closer to the Hologram.

Then let us talk Sonny, as I got all I need in place for my plan already,

and there is nothing you can do to stop it.

Sonny gasped as Magnus set course directly for where he was hiding...

Mei had tried to make a training plan,but it was clear to see,

she and Micro Ice lacked in many areas where Clamp and Aarch had knowledge.

Aarch makes this seem so easy,I have no idea how to do this, said Micro Ice.

Mei was just about to answer him,

when someone grabbed her from behind and put their hand over her mouth to keep her from screaming.

Ssshh, Mei recognized the gloves. Corso!

The pirate let go of her, as D'Jok did the same with Micro Ice.

D'Jok, what are you doing here? Micro Ice the two of you home.

I was allowed to go with the pirates on this one, although,

I am not sure Dad was all that happy with the idea, he looked at him.

You are right on that D'Jok, but let's not waste time.

Sinedd and the others will take the kids directly to the ship.

I will make sure you get yourself and Mei and Micro Ice on board, before I will help Sonny.

Mei was surprised, Sonny Blackbones is here? Corso nodded.

We got no time, let's get moving!

D'Jok grabbed hold of Micro ice and activated the device his dad had given him.

Mei looked at Corso, who also had a similar device on his arm.

Don't overthink this Mei, we got no time for that! Said Corso as he grabbed her and activated his device.

Moments later, they all landed close to the black Manta.

Corso looked around, and spotted the hologram of a hooded Sonny having words with Magnus Blade.

It's a hologram, he stated as Magnus had some disturbance with his.

Arty showed up in the cargo hold of the Black Manta.

We are ready to fly out Corso. Corso nodded. D'Jok, take Mei and Micro Ice on board,

Sinedd and the others should be here.

I will assist Sonny.D'Jok nodded under his hood.

Moments later, a large group materialized, the galactik kids was run on board by Sinedd and the team.

Where is Corso, and Sonny? Sinedd looked at D'Jok.

He looked up and saw both pirates running in a hail of lasers, towards the ship.

Arty, warm the engines and be ready for take off!

Sonny's voice could be heard. But what about the other ship?Asked Sinedd. Bennett calmly looked at him.

It is already on it's way back to the base.

Sonny has ordered all men to Akillian, to assist in the next phase.

You will get your things back there. The Black Manta started to lift from the ground.

Wait! They are not on board yet! Yelled D'Jok.

Bennett nodded. Don't worry, Sonny and Corso will make this, you'll see.

And true to his word, D'Jok could see both Sonny and Corso hoist themselves on to the loading ramp.

Corso closed the door. We're out of here, set a course for the Aarch academy on Akillian Bennett,

we got work to do!

Sonny turned to face his son and the rescued abductees. Welcome aboard the Black Manta.

I am captain Sonny Blackbones.

One of our medics will soon check you out if there is any medical emergency as a result of all this.

Corso!

Corso saluteded Sonny, Deploy stealth mode. We are in a hurry to get back to Akillian...