October 24th 2006, around 6 PM; Modo and KITT were on a stake-out outside a warehouse in West waiting for the drug lord known as the Stork.
Modo: Kitt, can you tell me exactly what's going on in there?
KITT: *scans* it's going down, Modo. He's making his move. He's already exchanged the briefcase.
Modo: alright; call the Police and you cut the buyer off on the other side of the warehouse.
Modo gets out of KITT and runs into the warehouse after the Stork.
KITT switches to Automatic and heads to the opposite end of the warehouse to stop the buyer from escaping.
KITT: *confronts the buyer* and just where do you think you're going?
Buyer: Wha?
Before he could have time to answer further; KITT pinned him against the wall until the Police arrived.
In the warehouse; Modo came bursting in to confront a 37 year old, 5"9, slim, blonde haired man wearing a beige suit.
Modo: Give it up, Stork! Your dealing days are done.
Stork: Who are you?
Modo: My name is Modo Jeda; I work for the Foundation for Law and Government; and you're busted.
The crime lord was not happy to see Modo there at, considering in the past that his business had been interrupted by FLAG with Modo busting drug deals in the last 5 months.
Stork: FLAG?! YOU GUYS ARE LIKE VULTURES!
He pulls a gun out from his inner pocket; Modo dives behind a high stack of warehouse crates before he opened fire.
Outside; KITT had blocked the buyer and allowed the Police to arrest him.
Modo: *com-link* Kitt, I need a little help here; he's opened fire on me.
KITT: Hold on, Modo. I'm on my way. *starts his engine*
The Trans Am revs away from the Police and gets 20 feet away from the wall, and then he sped straight to the warehouse and crashed through the wall catching the Stork off guard.
Modo: Thanks, Buddy.
KITT: No problem, partner.
The young Knight came out from behind the crates and kicked the gun out of the Stork's hand; the drug lord made a run for it into the nearby alley where Modo chased and tripped over a brick falling onto his back.
The Stork capitalised on this and stamped on Modo's left leg twice.
Modo: AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH! KITT, HELP ME OUT!
The super car rolled within feet of the Stork and honked his horn so loud that the criminal took his foot off Modo in surprise.
With his good leg; the knight kicked him from behind on the floor and held the man down.
Modo: Good work, Kitt.
KITT: Anytime, Modo.
The Police come round the corner and arrest the Stork.
Modo: Now we just need to make a statement, and we can go home, buddy.
KITT: The sooner, the better, Modo. I've had enough of drug busts for the last month to last me a life time.
Modo: I know what you mean. *happens to glance at his necklace that Sally gave to him* I miss you, Sally.
Over on Mobius; in Robotropolis; a Dictator and his servant were in a hangar where an army of Swatbots, hovercrafts and convoy ships were poised and ready.
Robotnik: Have all preparations been made, Snivley?
Snivley: Absolutely, sir. The transporter is ready when you are.
Robotnik: Good. Open the portal.
Snivley: Yes, sir. *flips the switch*
The transporter pointed to the North wall of the hangar where the white beam made contact with an 80 foot metallic metal screen.
After a few minutes the portal opened up and revealed the California desert.
Robotnik: Everyone; move out!
Every Swatbot, hovercraft and convoy ship proceeded to go through the portal and out into the California desert.
Robotnik: Excellent. Now, Snivley; we must depart.
Robotnik and Snivley boarded Robotnik's personal hovercraft and lifted off and into the portal.
Robotnik: This time, Jeda! You and that car are mine!
Sonic and Sally had just arrived at the Hangar only to see the last of the army leave Mobius for Earth.
Sally: OH, NO! SONIC, WE'RE TOO LATE!
Sonic: Butnik's gonna conquer Earth in no time with that army! Modo will be defenceless.
Sally: *calms down* I know. Ok, let's check our inventory one last time before we head after them.
Sonic: Alright; but let's do it quickly.
The Princess was not amused that his impatience was once again being a factor in their mission.
Sally: *shakes her head* just for once; control your impetuousness.
Sonic: You know how difficult that is for me to do.
They put the contents of their back packs on the floor checking to see that what they had planned to take was all there.
Among the inventory was; Nicole, bottles of water, tracking devices, rope and the com-link that KITT had allowed Sally to have.
Sally: Ok; we've got everything we need. Let's go.
They hear a noise from close behind. Sally was concerned that it may be a Swatbot that got left behind acting as surveillance.
Sonic: What was that?
Sally: Probably just a rat.
Sonic: No, he just left.
Sally: Good point. It's probably nothing. Anyway, let's go. The sooner we find Modo, the sooner we can help him.
Sonic: No prob, Sal. Outta here! *lifts her up in his arms and races through the portal*
Once they had passed though; a small figure concealing their identity with a brown cloak walked through the portal after them.
The next morning; after Modo had given his statement to the Police and filed his report for the Foundation; he and KITT were ready to set off back home from the Motel that Modo was staying in and where KITT was parked.
He was dressed in blue jeans, black sneakers, red t-shirt and wearing his blue denim jacket.
Modo: *gets in* Just as well I decided against going home last night, the Cops insisted that I give descriptive statements on that drug bust. As if I didn't have enough paper work to do.
KITT: Modo, you could have just set me to auto pilot.
Modo: I could have done that, Kitt. But, I treat you as I would treat a human partner. I like to think that I can be considerate.
KITT: Of course you are.
Modo: Anyway, let's go home.
Knowing that Modo was partially injured and that the long trip back to San Diego would probably aggravate it further he would step in and do the driving back to the Foundation.
KITT: I think I'll drive. Considering that you have an injury that could affect your driving. *switches to Automatic and pulls out of the Motel car Lott*
Modo: Alright, pal. *plays Jason Donovan's rhythm of the rain*
KITT: I don't think I've heard this one before, Modo. Who is it?
Modo: That's Jason Donovan, Kitt. I listened to him when I was a little kid.
KITT: I'm only guessing here; but judging by the tone and the theme of the song this is reminding you of Sally.
The Knight figured that his partner had would guess why he chose this particular number.
Modo: I can't get passed you, buddy.
KITT: I thought as much. You know it's been two months since we left them.
Modo: *sighs* I know. This song comforts me a little.
KITT: I suppose it's rather distressing knowing that we may never see her again.
It was depressing for the Knight that he probably would never see the Princess again and being the fact that she helped him to get over Mara's death and that he fell in love with her, made the matter all the more awkward and painful.
Modo: It is, Kitt. But unfortunately it's something I have to deal with.
KITT: You may as well get started with the paperwork; it's going to be a while before we get back to San Diego.
Modo: I know.
The young Knight begins detailing the operation of the drug bust as he picked up his lap-top from the backseat whilst KITT drove them westwards.
Somewhere outside of San Diego; Sonic and Sally were travelling through the Desert.
Sally: Are you sure this is the right way to San Diego, Nicole?
Nicole: Of course, Sally. You asked me to find the most secluded route as to not arouse suspicion from anyone, with the exception of Modo.
Sonic: I just wish there wasn't so much Desert here. How does Mo cope with places like this?
She saw that Sonic was being naïve and that he knew nothing of Earth other than what Modo had told them back in August.
Sally: Sonic, keep in mind that this is different from Mobius.
Sonic: *sighs* fine. Let's just get to San Diego and work out what to do there.
Sally: That's the smartest thing you've said since we got here.
Half an hour later; they arrive in an alleyway in San Diego. They were sticking close to the shadows of the alleyway so that they would not garner attention from the public.
Sonic: Ok, Sal. What now?
Sally: We have to stick to the shadows; I somehow doubt that people here will react the same way to us that Modo did.
Sonic: That's not cool.
Sally: I know what you mean. I wonder where he is right now.
Later, miles from San Diego around 7:30 PM; Modo and KITT were still returning home.
KITT was driving at 40 MPH whilst Modo was reading the private eye novel that he had started reading back on Mobius.
*Police's every breath you take plays*
KITT: How's your leg, Modo?
Modo: I'll live, Kitt. I've suffered with worse as you know very well.
He points to his left arm; referring to when he had been shot with a laser that could have killed him.
KITT: Don't remind me of that. That was most distressing to see that happen to you.
Modo: Not half as distressing as it was for me to feel the burn, so to speak.
KITT: I can imagine. Still; did the Stork really have to hurt you like that?
Modo: You're asking the wrong guy, Kitt. Criminals will do that whether you're a good person or not. If they see it as an advantage, they will do it.
KITT: I suppose so. How are things with you and Amelia?
Modo: It's not good, Kitt. She's still speaking to me, but as expected we're not close any more.
KITT: That is a shame. *notices him looking at his necklace* I see your heart still belongs to another person.
Modo: Ha, that's one way of putting it, partner. Sally was indeed a special woman.
KITT: Even though she was an anthropomorphic squirrel from another world?
It was no surprise to Jeda that his partner would say something like that; but to him, Sally was just as human as he was.
Modo: Kitt, it's a bit difficult to explain; it's like in a way meeting people from different countries and just accepting them for who they are, not what religions or cultures they have. Or even what they look like.
KITT: So even though Sally was a humanoid-squirrel from another time and place you considered her as an equal?
Modo: Absolutely. If you have intelligence, a good heart and mind along with your humanity, then you're an equal as far as I'm concerned.
KITT: Well I suppose the human race can live in comfort that you feel that way, pal.
Modo: Kitt, if more people thought like that; we'd have fewer problems in this world.
KITT: That I can agree on. *beep* Michael's calling.
Modo: Patch him through. *on screen* Hi, Michael.
Michael: Hi, guys. How did the drug bust go?
Modo: A little rougher than we expected, but otherwise successful.
Michael: You hurt?
Modo: My leg's busted a little bit, but nothing that time won't heal.
Michael: How is he, buddy?
KITT: Modo has minor bruising below his left knee cap, aside from that he is in perfect health.
Michael: I know I've been saying this for a month, Modo; but it's a shame that we didn't get to meet this 'Sally' of yours. She sounded that she took real care of both of you. Kitt has never operated better, and you seem to have found some kind of inner peace.
It had been known for a long time that anything of Mara when it was mentioned was always a touchy subject.
Modo: If you're referring to the fact that I don't flinch about Mara's death anymore, then that's because she helped me to get over it.
Michael: Just as well; you were getting a bit edgy as it got closer to her Birthday.
Modo: Yeah, well that problem is history now. The only problem I have is that because of going behind Amelia's back like that I've kinda lost a part of myself.
Michael: Modo, if you must know; I didn't condone what you did, but at the same time, she and I did understand what you went through.
Modo: Really?
Michael: Yeah. I talked with her a while after you came back and I had a feeling you had that doubt in your mind that you were never going to return and you just allowed your feelings to run into her arms.
Modo was silent momentarily.
Modo: Michael, did you ever go through that?
Michael: *smiles* maybe once or twice.
Modo: I'm just glad you convinced her to stay.
Michael: Well, contrary to what you may think, Modo, Amelia still has feelings for you. That; and she enjoys her job here.
Modo: We certainly couldn't afford to lose her.
Michael: Anyway, when are you guys going to be back?
KITT: At our present speed we should be back around 9 PM this evening.
Michael: Alright, take your time coming back. There's nothing important to worry over.
Modo: Ok, Michael. See you later.
Michael: Bye. *call ends*
KITT: It will be nice to have a break after that case. We have had nothing but one case after another in the last 2 months.
Modo: Must be just co-incidental that criminals are on the up these days.
KITT: A somewhat unpleasant thought.
As disturbing as it was that crime was on the up, Modo knew that without that kind of activity, he, KITT and the Foundation would no longer be required.
Modo: I know; but if we didn't have people to catch, we'd be out of work, buddy.
KITT: Very true.
In San Diego, Sally was wondering through Town after losing Sonic and was looking for some way to get in contact with Modo.
Sally: I wonder where Sonic got to? Oh, well. I may as well try and figure out to get hold of Modo and Kitt.
She looks at her com-link noticing that the signal appeared to be strong, but had no idea as to whom she would pick up.
Sally: *into com-link* Modo, can you hear me?
No response came.
Sally: I wonder if he's too far away.
A group of unsavoury men had seen Sally and instantly got ideas to chase her.
Thug 1: Hey guys; do you see what I see?
They see an anthropomorphic squirrel with red hair.
Thug 2: Are you thinking what I'm thinking? *smiles*
Thug 3: Oh yeah! It's fun time.
Thug 4: *whistles* HEY GIRLIE! WHY DON'T YOU WAG THAT TAIL ON OVER HERE!
Sally: uh-oh, better run. *runs quickly into the alleyways and they give chase*
Out in the Californian Desert; Robotnik had started putting together his new home by having his main building put up first.
Once his computer systems were installed; he began making some moves.
Robotnik: Now to see if there is something I can use against Modo Jeda and his car.
He starts tapping away on his main console and learns of the Foundation for Law and Government that Modo and KITT worked for by hacking into their main frame system.
Robotnik: So, Jeda and Kitt work for a non-profit organisation known as the Foundation for Law and Government, eh? They must have vast amounts of funding in order to have such sophisticated equipment to keep that car maintained.
He then sees a file labelled KARR.
Robotnik: What is this?
He opens the file and all several windows open up detailing pictures, footage and information of the Knight Automative Roving Robot.
Robotnik: A car that is only out to save his own shell? Well, well, well; what an unexpected pleasant surprise. Snivley, make plans to acquire this Knight car.
Snivley: Yes sir.
Robotnik: This time, Jeda, you will not fare so well against the next hand I play.