30 Worlds: Megaforce, Episode XI: "A Marriage Made in Meatballs"

CHAPTER FIVE

In the skies over Swallow Falls, Barb—sitting at the controls of Gavan's Glory—was leading the Gold Squadron fighters in combat with the A.I.C. pilots. Meanwhile, in the park far below, William/RedOne and Sofia/DekaSwan were fighting the Goumin foot soldiers.

The rest of the crew were attempting to apprehend Chester V, but found each time that they were dealing with holographic duplicates. Suddenly, a voice came over William/RedOne's communicator. "E.R.I.N. to Prince William. Come in, please."

"Go ahead," William/RedOne said as he sidestepped a Goumin side-kick. "I have been able to trace the control signal for Chester V's holographic duplication system," E.R.I.N. said.

"Where is it?" William/RedOne said. "The former LiveCorp underground headquarters bunker in San Franjose," E.R.I.N. said. "E.R.I.N., is there a way you can shut down the signal, yet make Chester V think the system is still active?" Sofia/DekaSwan said.

"I believe so," E.R.I.N. said. "If the ship's Thanix cannon emitters can be tuned to the exact opposite frequency of the signal, I can use them to send a recursive feedback pulse that can do the trick. However, I will need the assistance of Phineas, Ferb and the Lockwoods."

"Do it," William/RedOne said. Phineas, Ferb, Flint and Sam stood still as the Enterprise transporter claimed them.

Moments later, the Enterprise sent out a golden stream on energy from her Thanix cannon emitters. Every holographic duplicate of Chester V fizzled out of existence. William/RedOne powered down and took a deep breath.

"Now that that is taken care of, we have a job to do," William said. "E.R.I.N., beam us up. Then, as soon as Gold Squadron mops the floor with the A.I.C. fighters, bring them home and set course for San Franjose, California."

"Acknowledged," E.R.I.N. said.

William and the rest of the Enterprise crew dissolved as the transporter beam claimed them.

A few minutes later, as soon as the Gold Squadron pilots had landed back on the Enterprise, she turned away from Swallow Falls and sped towards San Franjose.

Deep within the former LIVECorp headquarters bunker, the real Chester V watched on his screen what the crew of the Enterprise wanted him to see: the Goumin defeating the Enterprise away team, while the A.I.C. pilots destroyed Gold Squadron. Chester V laughed as he saw the flaming hulk of Gavan's Glory crashing to the ground and obliterating the surviving foodimals.

A voice from behind him startled him. "I don't see what's so funny," it said. Chester wheeled around and saw the Enterprise away team. "Especially when it really didn't happen," William finished. Chester V sighed as Tris and Calhoun took him into custody.

Ship's Log, Mission Date 1,142, Prince William recording.

We have apprehended Chester V and turned him over to the citizens of Swallow Falls Island to do with as they will.

Lieutenant Barb has said her goodbyes to the foodimals and has officially reported for duty aboard the Enterprise. I think that based on her performance yesterday, Gavan's Glory will be in good hands when I'm not at the helm.

William smiled as he tapped a control on the computer terminal in his quarters. "Log Entry Saved" appeared on its display.

"C.I.C. to Prince William," a voice said. "Go ahead, Lieutenant," William said. "We're receiving a scrambled data upload from Master Yen Sid," Barb said. "Decode and send it to me," William said. "Yes, sir. Barb, out," Barb said.

Images and text scrolled on William's display. "Lieutenant Barb, set the dimensional deviator for the Unaligned World of Babylon 5 and engage at your discretion," William said. "Our next Key awaits."

The adventure continues in

30 Worlds: Megaforce, Episode XII: "The Last Hope"

Plus, get a different perspective on the story in

30 Worlds: Megaforce Gaiden: "Zha'La'For (The Captain's Table)"