30 Worlds: Royal Megaforce, Episode XXIX: "Balance of the Crane"

CHAPTER FOUR

Ship's Log, supplemental, Sebastian Lund recording.

Gavan's Glory II has returned to the Enterprise with both Samantha LaRusso and Robby Keene in satisfactory condition, although they are currently in Sickbay receiving a once-over by Doctor McStuffins. We are preparing to return to the Unaligned World of Cobra Kai and confront John Kreese, who we have determined was responsible for the kidnapping.

Aboard Dimensional Defense Vessel Enterprise SAV-1701-A

Sickbay

William stood with Johnny and Daniel as Doctor Joanne "Doc" McStuffins finished scanning Samantha and Robby. Once she was done, Doc walked up to where William, Johnny and Daniel were standing. "How are they, Doc?" William asked.

"Considering what they had apparently gone through while in captivity, I'd say that both Miss LaRusso and Mr. Keene are in surprisingly good health," Doc said. "You can go see them. Just keep it brief, as I recommend they get as much rest as possible in order to completely recover."

"Thank you, Doctor," Johnny said. Daniel nodded his agreement before they entered the exam room, where Samantha and Robby were reclining on their biobeds. "There's one last bit of business I need to attend to before we go after John Kreese," William said. Using the powers of the Scarlett Warrior, William dissolved into red mist.

Unaligned World of NCIS

Estate of Robin Masters

William appeared at the gate of the Masters estate, his Jeep Grand Cherokee appearing behind him. Tapping the intercom control, William made three checks appear in his hands. Magnum, T.C. and Rick approached, accompanied by Higgins.

"Mr. Bellisario, did you find them?" Magnum said as Higgins opened the gate, allowing William entrance. "Yes, we did, Mr. Magnum," William said. "As we agreed, with the safe recovery of Mr. Keene and Ms. LaRusso, here are checks signed by Messrs. Lawrence and LaRusso in the amount of $50,000 each."

William handed each check to the individual whose name appeared on it. "In addition, Mr. Calvin, we have arranged for a full repair procedure on your helicopter. Consider it a bonus for your hard work on the case," William said. "Thank you," T.C. said. "If we ever need your help again, Mr. Magnum, we'll call," William said. "Good-bye."

William bowed to Higgins, Magnum, Rick and T.C. before leaving the grounds, getting into the Jeep, and driving off. As soon as he was safely out of sight of Magnum, Rick and T.C., William stopped the Jeep and made himself and the Jeep disappear in red mist, resolving in the land vehicle deployment bay on Gavan's Glory II.

As soon as William entered the control room, Steve tapped a control on his communicator. "Agent Evans to Bridge. King William is back aboard. You can proceed to the Unaligned World of Cobra Kai whenever you are ready," he said. "Acknowledged, Agent Evans," Mal said. "Mal, out."

William stepped off Gavan's Glory II and made his way to the Bridge. There, Mal sat in the command chair and watched as the dimensional energy flowed past the Enterprise on the viewscreen. "Status report, Mal, William said.

"We are on course back to the Unaligned World of Cobra Kai as you ordered," Mal said. "We should be back there in two hours." "Good," William said. "Now that we know that John Kreese is the A.I.C. action commander responsible for Samantha and Robby's kidnapping, we cannot afford to take any chances. I have the conn."

Mal nodded, then stood from the command chair. William smiled at Mal before sitting down. Tapping a key on the arm of the command chair, William took a deep breath. "Attention, all hands. This is King William, he began. "As you are no doubt aware by now, we have rescued Samantha LaRusso and Robby Keene."

"What you were not aware of...before now...is that we has officially determined that John Kreese is the A.I.C. action commander in the Unaligned World of Cobra Kai," William continued. "He was responsible for the kidnapping. And per information provided to us by the Army's Office of Special Projects, he was attempting to stage a coup on the Cobra Kai dojo."

"This attempt was thwarted thanks to the heroic actions of the operatives of the O.S.P. But with his main plan against the Unaligned World of Cobra Kai now no longer an option, we can now consider John Kreese even more dangerous than he ever has been before. All hands, go to Tactical Alert. We are now in battle operations mode, and will remain as such until John Kreese is defeated. King William, out."

The Bridge lights dimmed and alert panels began to glow red as the Enterprise began to prepare for battle. William began to drum his fingers on the arm of the command chair as he watched the dimensional waves continue to pass the ship.

Aboard Dimensional Defense Vessel Enterprise SAV-1701-A

Main Bridge

Arriving in the Unaligned World of Cobra Kai

Two Hours Later

William had muted the Tactical Alert Klaxons, but the Bridge was still colored blood red as the image on the viewcreen began to clear, revealing the Earth of the Unaligned World of Cobra Kai. "Assume standard orbit," William ordered.

"Yes, sir," Mal said. "Here's what we're going to do," William said. "Queen Sofia and the Rangers will take positions at the back door to the Cobra Kai dojo in order to prevent Kreese from escaping by that route. Meanwhile, Johnny, Daniel and I will be at the front door."

"William, do you mind if we make a pit stop first?" Daniel asked. "What do you have in mind?" William asked.

::TBC::