30 Worlds: Royal Megaforce, Episode XXV: "Cats Can Dance, Part II"
ALTERNATE ENDING
The following is an alternate version of Chapter Five with an alternate ending to the story—one that, I ultimately decided, would be inappropriate in light of Sofia's dialogue in 30 Worlds: Megaforce, Episode XVIII: "Golden Voyagers," in which she said that she wanted to wait to start a family until after the final defeat of Xur and the A.I.C.
Except for changing Doc to Mal and the Bridge for Sickbay (and of course, Sofia's non-canonical pregnancy), the canonical Chapter Five of this story is largely the same as it is presented here.
CHAPTER FIVE
Medical Log, Mission Date 1,255, Doctor Joanne McStuffins recording.
After defeating A.I.C. action commander Baby and rescuing the real Darla Dimple, we are preparing to travel to our next destination. Woah. I just found something in the results of my scan on [REDACTED] that King William should know.
"Doc McStuffins to King William," Doc called on the comm. "Go ahead, Doc," William said. "Would you and Darla Dimple report to Sickbay? There are things I need to discuss with both of you," Doc said.
"On our way," William said. "No," Darla said. "What do you mean?" William said. "I mean, as far as the world is concerned, Darla Dimple no longer exists," Darla said. "But, it's not your fault that what happened to Danny and the others occurred," William said. "You could conceivably resume your movie career."
"I realize that," Darla said. "However, it is the perfect time for me to get on with my life. As a result, I want to begin that new chapter by divesting myself of all ties to the past."
Darla turned to the nearest E.R.I.N. audio pickup. "E.R.I.N., prepare for user data modification," she said. "Please change my registration listing from 'Darla Dimple' to "Nicole Romano.'"
"Registration data for subject Nicole Romano has been updated," E.R.I.N. said. ""Well then, Miss Romano, let me officially welcome you aboard," William said. "Thank you, Your Majesty," Nicole said. "Now, we've gotta get to Sickbay. Doc McStuffins won't wait for long."
William smiled as he gestured for Nicole to follow him.
As soon as William and Nicole entered Sickbay, they found Doc and Sofia waiting-Sofia's Mobilates perched on Doc's desk.
"Sofia, what's wrong?" William said. "William, something has come up that is requiring me to relinquish my Mobilates and pass it to the one I deem worthy," Sofia said. Sofia stood up and handed the Mobilates to Nicole. "Darla, you're the one."
"Thank you, Queen Sofia, but I do not answer to the name 'Darla Dimple' anymore," Nicole said. "Oh? Then, what should we call you?" Sofia said. "Nicole, but that's beside the point, Sofia. What's wrong?" William asked.
"Nothing's wrong, William. Something's right-something that will definitely help boost my Key power when the time comes for the Grand Key to be deployed," Sofia said. "William, I'm pregnant...for real, this time."
Doc slid a p.a.d. across the desk to William. On its display was a file marked "Sofia Lynn Roland I, Medical Report, Mission Date 1,255." "'Subject is an nineteen-year-old human female in exceptional physical health...and is six weeks into her first pregnancy,'" William read.
William began to sob when he saw the first ultrasound image of his and Sofia's child. "My God," William said. "I'm gonna be a father." "Congratulations, Your Majesty," Nicole said. "Thanks, Nicole," William said. "King William to Bridge. Set course for the Dindal Anomaly, hyper-light factor 7." "Aye, sir," the voice of Sergeant Calhoun said.
A few hours later, William was on the Bridge observing as Mal ordered the Enterprise to reenter the Dindal Temporal Anomaly. A voice came on the comm. "Enterprise, this is Challenger Base. Please respond," it said.
"This is the Enterprise, Princess Consort Mal speaking," Mal said. On the viewscreen, Danny appeared in his Scarlett Army uniform. "Good. You made it back," the present Danny said. "Yes, we did, Danny," William said. "That's great," a voice from out of camera range said.
The slightly-older visage of Sawyer crossed into the range of the viewscreen. "Hey, Sawyer," William said. "Did you guys ever get married?" "Yeah, we did, thanks to you and the crew of the Enterprise," Sawyer said. "We're even gonna get to start a family soon."
The camera widened to reveal that Sawyer was pregnant. "Congratulations, you two. I can't wait for your kid or kids to meet mine," William said. "Sofia's pregnant too."
"Small universe," Danny said. "We gotta head back to the World of Sofia the First to tell Sofia's parents," William said. "Until we meet again, Commander." "The same to you, Your Majesty," Danny said before the viewscreen switched to the image of Earth spinning silently in space, Challenger Base orbiting alongside it.
"Bridge to Main Shuttlebay. Prepare Gavan's Glory for liftoff in ten minutes," William said. "Yes, Your Majesty," the deck officer on duty said as William and Sofia left the Bridge.
World of Sofia the First
Royal Castle Throne Room, Kingdom of Enchancia
Eight Hours Later
Baileywick stood with King Roland and Queen Miranda, the rulers of Enchancia, as a court guard called out, "Announcing King William and Queen Sofia of Cinnabar!"
William and Sofia walked into the throne room and made their way up to the thrones. William and Roland shared a hearty handshake while Sofia and Miranda shared a hug.
"This is a surprise," Roland said. "Just got back from a mission?" "Yes," William said. "Roland, Sofia and I have an announcement to make." "What is it?" Miranda said.
Sofia took a deep breath, then said, "Mom, Dad, I'm having a baby." "Congratulations, you guys," Miranda said. "How far along are you?" "Six weeks, according to Doc McStuffins on the Enterprise," William said.
"Just take care of yourselves, you two," Roland said. "This is a happy...but sure to be stressful...time for you both." "Thanks, Dad," Sofia said. "We gotta get back to Cinnabar, so we'll come back when we can. Can't wait to let you feel the baby kick!"
William and Sofia took each other's hand and walked out of the throne room and into a new phase of their lives together.