Tommy and Hector were in the castle courtyard training with Commander-Knight Tabor and his knights to help the young boys in their Dragon Slayer training. Tommy was standing on one hand as he used his telekinesis power to levitate objects off the ground. "Feel the force around you, young one. A Dragon Slayer is one with the Force as long as he or she puts his or her mind to it. The most important thing, however, it's not the knowledge or power that counts, it's what you do with it," Commander-Knight Tabor said.
"Understood, Commander-Knight Tabor," Tommy said as he struggled to maintain focus.
Hector was riding horseback as he was practicing shooting arrows and throwing spears at targets while advancing to different positions. He took aim at one target with a spear and threw it. Then, he hit the bullseye target as a small crowd cheered for the young boy. "Well done, Hector," Queen Callista said as she and Commander-Knight Tabor approached him.
"You're welcome, your majesty," Hector said as he tried to hide his blush from the queen. He couldn't help but to admit that the queen is beautiful, but at the same time, he's too young to be distracted by girls.
"I have to say that you are doing good at this, but you need to stay focused. The enemy will take advantage of you if you're easily distracted," Commander-Knight Tabor said.
"I understand, Commander-Knight Tabor," Hector said.
"Don't forget, tonight is the farmer's festival and there will be fireworks, music, and sporting events. You and Tommy are invited to have a good time with the villagers and noblemen, and my younger brother, Prince Thompson," Queen Callista said to Hector and Tommy.
"It would be an honor, your majesty," Tommy said.
"You two are dismissed. Don't forget to finish up on your homework and be ready to leave by sunset," Commander-Knight Tabor said.
"Yes, sir," Tommy and Hector said.
Meanwhile in the present…
Tera was walking down a street in Megakat City when she saw her sister, Kayla, along with other women picking out wedding dresses and other bridal accessories in a bridal store. She heard about her sister being engaged to Martin and wanted to congratulate her, but she was scared that she wouldn't be invited to her wedding due to her criminal history. So, she managed to sneak into the bridal store and listen in on Kayla's conversation with their Aunt Vixie.
"Aunt Vixie, how could I be so wrong in joining the Pastmaster, especially when he tried to have my fiancé killed by Freddy Nightmare? I know that you and Uncle Tod raised me and Tera after our parents were killed. You two also tried your best to raise us as our dad and your brother would raise us, but we ended up going down a dark, treacherous road. Why is that, Aunt Vixie?" Kayla asked as she was trying on an A-Line wedding dress.
"Kayla, people make mistakes in life, but the most important thing to remember is that people always need a second chance in life. If your sister, Tera, was here, she too would listen to what my brother and your father would have to say in his letter before he was killed along with your mother," Aunt Vixie said as she pulled out a letter from her purse that also contains a photo of Kayla, Tera and their parents when they were children. "Kayla and Tera, I know things have been difficult lately, and I'm sorry about that. I think I know what you two are feeling. Ever since you two were small girls, you've been living with so many unresolved things. Well, take it from an old man: Those things send us down a road. They make us who we are. And if anyone's destined for greatness, it's you, kids. You owe the world your gifts. You just have to figure out how to use them. And know that wherever they take you, we'll always be here. So, come on home, Kayla and Tera. You're our heroes. And we love you. Your loving parents, Sebastian and Ashi Flasker."
Tera heard the whole speech as tears fell out of her eyes and came out of hiding. "Kayla, Aunt Vixie…" Tera started.
"Tera, how long have you been listening in on us while in hiding?" Kayla asked in surprise.
"Long enough. I'm truly sorry for leaving you at the Pastmaster's hideout and living a bad life. Will you find it in your heart to forgive me along with Mayor Briggs?"
"I'm not mad at you, Tera. In fact, I forgive you and I want to invite you to my and Martin's wedding as my maid of honor," Kayla said as she hugged Tera along with Aunt Vixie.
"It would be an honor for me to come to your wedding, Kayla," Tera happily replied.
Tera Flasker got a fresh start in life like Kayla as she brought her case to Mayor Callie Briggs who had the DA give her a clean slate on her record. In the short time Tera had left, she worked hard for Megakat City along with her sister and the GDRs, helping to keep the city secure from terrorist threats. She also established a martial arts school that specializes in Bujinkan Budo Taijitsu.
"Congratulations, Martin," Jake said as he and Chance were at a sports bar and restaurant with Peter, Weston, Nate, Nicholas and Mike.
"Thanks, Jake. I was so pleased that you accepted my request to be my best man along with Chance, Peter, Weston, Nicholas and Mike as my groomsmen," Martin said.
"What are best friends for, right?" Chance said.
"I'm with you too, comrade," Mike said.
"So, where are you and Kayla planning to go on your honeymoon after the wedding, Marty?" Weston asked.
"I don't know, but definitely close to a beach in either Okinawa, Japan; one of the Filipino islands; or in Hawaii."
"That sounds fun," Peter said as he took a bite out his cheeseburger and fries.
"You know, I can't help but feel that Charlie's here with us. I know what I'm saying sounds crazy, but it felt so real," Nate said.
"We know, we miss him too, buddy," Nicholas said.
"How are things going with you and Jane, Nate?" Chance asked.
"Great, actually. She maybe a fiery red head on the outside, but she's sweet, gentle and loving on the inside. A few days ago, at the library, she was playfully pulling my tail so I lightly kicked her foot with mine. So, she kicked my foot and I kicked hers again. I think we were playing footsie," Nate said.
"Sounds like one has been taking ownership of his feelings along with another," Peter said.
"What about you, Chance? What do you think of Turmoil?" Martin asked.
"That seems to be a difficult question to answer. I mean, I get nervous around her and she makes me feel alright."
"I think you like her as much as I like Kayla," Martin said.
"I mean, why are we discussing this? There's nothing going on between us. Honest!" Chance shouted much to his friends amuse.
At school, Harvey, along with Wally, missed Tommy and Hector tremendously as they were always together and been best friends to them. "Wally, when will Tommy and Hector be back? I miss them," Harvey asked.
"I miss them too, Harvey, but we must stay strong. They would not wish to see you this depressed as I do. So, don't worry, they're alright and they'll be back. Carter promised us that Tommy and Hector will be with us again," Wally assured Harvey.
"Okay, I believe in you."
"That's the spirit, mate. Let's get to Math class on the double."
"Right behind you, mate," Harvey said as he tried to keep up with Wally.
Back in the Dark Ages…
("Flaming Red Hair," by Howard Shore)
The farmer's festival was filled with music, people and children, fireworks exploding in the air laughing and games. Tommy was playing with the band with an acoustic guitar as Hector was playing tug of war with other children as he successfully pulled the flag to his side. Then, Hector went to a picnic table as he was watching a vixen dancing as he looked away with a red blush on his face as he tried to play it cool while drinking root beer. Tommy ran over to his best friend and sat next to him.
"Come on, Hector, ask Fiona for a dance."
"You know what? I'm just going to have another round of root beer," Hector said as he was getting up but was stopped by Tommy.
"Oh, no, you don't," Tommy said as he turned him around which made Hector very nervous as he was facing the beautiful vixen.
"Go on."
"No, no, no. But I can't dance, Tommy!" Hector shouted but it was too late as he was with the other dancers on the dance floor. Tommy, just laughed full-heartedly as he attempts to make Hector more social to girls.
However, Tommy couldn't help but wonder how his friends and family were doing back home in the present. He also wonders how Megakat City is doing without Tommy and Hector around.
Back in the present, Professor Hackle, along with Axle-777 and Cybertron, arrived at Longhorn Valley, Texas to check up on Kain by Kayla and to try and find Tommy and Hector. Professor Hackle always thought of Tommy as a grandson, and, being a grandfather of his own family, he couldn't stop worrying about him.
"Don't worry, Professor. We will find Tommy and Hector, even if it means to find them around the world," Axle-777 said.
Cybertron beeped in agreement with Axle-777 as their ship arrived at a small Texan desert town. They asked the locals if they have ever seen Thomas Briggs and/or Hector Feral, but they were unsuccessful as they did not see them. They soon stopped at a small house that says "Mr. and Mrs. Hopps." A middle-aged rabbit, Owen Hopps, and his young nephew, Luke, walked outside to see the two androids and the professor. "All right, let's go," Owen said.
"Luke? Luke!" Beru called for Luke. Luke runs to his aunt's voice. "Luke? Tell your uncle if he gets a translator, make sure it speaks Spanish."
"Doesn't look like we have much of a choice, but I'll remind him," Luke said as he catches up to his uncle.
"Luke, I want you to meet an old friend and colleague of mine, Professor John Hackle."
"Pleased to meet you, Professor Hackle," Luke said as he shook the professor's hand.
"You too, Luke. We're here to check up on a Mannuel Lorenzo Ruiz Rivera by an old friend of his. He's the chief of the Navajo/Appache tribe in this desert. Do you know where he lives?" Professor Hackle asked.
"As a matter of fact, I did. He used to live in a halfway house close to a rehabilitation clinic where he checked himself in for his drug addiction. Last time I heard about him, he successfully completed his rehab program along with his friend, Abby MaGale and moved back with his family somewhere in this desert. However, it's dangerous to go out in the desert alone at day or night because of Shadow Raiders," Owen said.
"We're also looking for two young missing boys from Megakat City. Their names are Thomas Jonathan Briggs and Hector Cornelius Feral. Have you, by any chance, seen them?" Professor Hackle asked as he showed Owen the missing posters of them.
"No, I'm afraid not," Owen said as he walked towards Axle-777. "You, I suppose you're programed for etiquette and protocol?"
"Protocol? Why, it's my primary function, sir. I'm well-versed in all the customs…"
"I have no need for a protocol droid."
"Of course, you haven't, sir. Not in an environment such as this. That's why I have been programed…"
"What I really need is a droid who understands the windmill alternative electricity system."
"That's one of my primary functions."
"Do you understand and speak Spanish?"
"Of course, I can sir. It's like a second language to me…"
"Alright, enough. We'll take you, John and Cybertron in our home as guests. Luke?" Owen called Luke over as he came to him. "Take Professor Hackle to the spare guest room and his androids to the garage. I want those androids cleaned up before dinner."
"But I was going to GameStop to pick up Call of Duty: WWII so I can play with my friends online," Luke whined in protest.
"You can waste time with your friends when your chores are done. Now, come on. Get to it."
"All right, come on," Luke obeyed.
"That's a good boy," Professor Hackle said as he helped Professor Hackle with his luggage to his household.
