Back at FLAG -

Devon Miles paced nervously back and forth in his office, despite the fact that he was not normally one to do so. Bonnie looked at him, concerned.

"It's not your fault." She spoke up, and Devon turned to her.

"If it-" The older man was cut off by Michael barging into his office. "Michael." he greeted.

"What's wrong, Devon?" Michael smirked, but quickly it faded away as his boss sank down into the large leather chair, emitting a groan.

"I did not want to tell you this, Michael, but now I suppose I have no choice." Devon began. "KARR has been stolen."

At first Michael Knight did not show anything, but puzzlement quickly spread over his features when Devon didn't continue on. "What is KARR?" He raked a hand through his hair. What was with all these acronyms for everything?

"As you know, and we all know, KITT is one of a kind. However, before we had KITT, we had KARR." With that, Devon beckoned at Bonnie to continue on while he grabbed a drink quickly.

The brunette mechanic sighed and continued on. "KARR stands for Knight Automated Roving Robot. And while KITT's processor is designed to protect human life, KARR's is designed for self-preservation."

She looked expectantly at Michael, who raised his hands up about a foot and then said, "So then what's the difference?" It was a sentence that had Bonnie rolling her eyes before she could stop herself.

But before she could explain, Devon was ready to talk again. "When KARR was first created, everything was fine. Absolutely perfect, and Wilton Knight was thrilled that his first creation had turned out as he had planned. But a few weeks later, there was a accident." The tone in Devon's voice implied that the 'accident' could have easily been avoided. "Wilton Knight was devastated, and he tried everything. He reviewed all cameras, any bit of info, anyone who was watching, just trying to hold onto the hope that KARR was not a evil killer. But everything concluded that KARR was a menace that needed to be locked away for good, or at least until a solution could be found."

Michael thrust his left arm forward and motioned with it as he spoke. "So what you're saying is that KARR was destroyed, and someone stole him?"

Devon shook his head. "Not quite, Michael. KARR was deactivated, but somehow the orders to dismantle him were not carried out. We assume this is because of Wilton's death. Therefore, KARR was, and still is, fully-functional. And unfortunately, very dangerous."

Yet Michael still had more questions. "But what makes him so different from KITT?"

"KITT's sole function is protecting human life, even at the cost of his own. But KARR's is self-preservation. He would destroy human life, to save himself, without a single care. And as you know, a AI doesn't have feelings. That makes it all the more ruthless." Devon said grimly.

Michael looked angry and upset. "And why didn't you tell me this sooner?" He demanded.

"We felt no reason to. After all, we presumed KARR was deactivated and dismantled. We thought he was no longer a threat." Devon paused. "He is very dangerous. Remember, he has the same indestructible body as KITT, and all the technology. And especially if he falls into the wrong hands, he can become even more dangerous if used the wrong way.

Michael raised a eyebrow. "So if he's the same as KITT-"

Immediately everyone interrupted him. "KITT's not evil!" Bonnie proclaimed, wiping her hands off on a towel.

"They are two entirely different computer systems." Devon said.

KITT chimed in through the comlink, "We are not the same. He is a problem-ridden prototype."

"Okay, alright! But if him and KITT are equal in power, how can he be defeated?" Michael asked.

Nobody knew. "We don't know. Bonnie is working on a solution." Devon sighed.


Sorry this chapter is so short guys! I just get a lot of distractions. I promise there will be more tomorrow (or whenever I update next).

Stay safe!