30 Worlds: Megaforce, Episode XIX: "The Ashes of Destiny"

BOOK TWO*EPILOGUE

Unaligned World of NCIS

Off the coast of Honolulu, Oahu Island, Hawaii

The sun rose five days after the defeat of the A.I.C. and the death of Scarlett. William, bearing an urn with Scarlett's ashes in it, led a procession of surfboards and sailboats out to a spot three miles off the Hawaiian coast.

Once the procession reached the designated spot, William gently set the urn on his surfboard and paddled next to the Hawaiian elder who would help oversee the memorial. "We're ready," William said to the elder.

William then wiped a tear from his eye as he began to speak. "We are gathered here at the dawn of a new day for us all, to say goodbye to a member of our extended family," William said. The elder translated William's words for the Hawaiian-native attendees.

William looked at Sofia, who had paddled alongside his own surfboard. "Scarlett Katherine Felchenerow, or simply 'Scarlett' to those who knew her best, was a proud woman. She was a warrior, a ruler, a friend..."

William turned back to face the assembled mourners. Steve, Chin-Ho and Kono were on their own surfboards, while Danno watched with the Phoenix Foundation team and the other Rangers on a nearby sailboat. "..but most importantly...she was ohana," William said, using the Hawaiian word for "family."

"May the immortal and indomitable spirit of Queen Scarlett Katherine Felchenerow of Cinnabar watch over us all from now until we see her again in whatever afterlife each of us may believe in," William said. The elder began to chant a prayer as William unscrewed the lid of the urn and began to pour its contents into the ocean.

Then, when the last fleck of ash had left the urn, the surfboard-riding mourners joined hands in a circle as Mal began to sing. Her haunting voice, coupled with an ukelele played by Kamekona, brought tears to the eyes of the mourners.

An hour after the memorial for Scarlett had concluded, William stood on the Bridge of the Enterprise with the other Rangers and Jack and Mac as the DDV Amidala came out of a dimensional fold. "The Amidala is hailing us," Mal said.

"On screen," William said. The image of Commander Sato filled the Enterprise viewscreen. "Prince William, I have been asked by the Royal Council of Cinnabar to escort you and the Enterprise back to the World of Sofia the First for yours and Sofia's coronation as King and Queen of Cinnabar," Sato said. "I understand, Commander," William said. "Mal, coordinate with the Amidala's helm officer on a course for the World of Sofia the First."

"Aye, sir," Mal said as the viewscreen returned to a shot of the Amidala exiting Earth orbit and opening a dimensional fold. The Enterprise quickly followed.

World of Sofia the First

Royal Church, Kingdom of Cinnabar

Three Days Later

Dignitaries from every kingdom filled the main hall of Cinnabar Royal Church. Chief amongst them were the Enchancian delegation: King Roland, Sofia's mother Queen Miranda, and Sofia's step-siblings Princess Amber and Prince James.

At a signal from the priest who would oversee the ceremony, the choir began to sing the Cinnabar Royal Anthem as William and Sofia entered the hall. Everyone in the hall rose in order to show deference. As soon as William and Sofia reached the altar and knelt on the floor, the priest gestured for the attendees to resume their seats.

"We are gathered here on this solemn yet joyous day to crown William Edward Felchenerow III and Sofia Lynn Roland I as the new king and queen of Cinnabar. Let us pray," the priest began. William, Sofia and the attendees bowed their heads.

"May the almighty Creator in his varied forms and infinite wisdom and compassion granteth His servants, William and Sofia, the strength, courage and compassion to rule over the people of Cinnabar for as long as their lives may last. Amen," the priest said. "Amen," the attendees echoed.

Two towers of Enterprise transporter energy placed the Royal Jewels of Cinnabar on a pedestal near where the priest stood. "Do you, William Edward Felchenerow III, and you, Sofia Lynn Roland I, solemnly swear to govern the people of Cinnabar according to the statutes agreed upon by the Royal Council and the respective laws and customs of the same? Will you use your power to cause law and justice and mercy to be present in all judgments?" the priest said.

William and Sofia shared a deep breath before saying as one, "We solemnly promise so to do." One Royal Guardsman placed a crown on William's head and a scepter in his hand. The other Guardsman did the same for Sofia.

Upon a nod from the priest, a majordomo made the formal announcement. "Announcing Their Majesties William III and Sofia I, King and Queen of Cinnabar!"

As the gathered visitors cheered the crowning of Cinnabar's new King and Queen, a hooded figure stood in the shadows and watched William and Sofia. The figure removed its hood, revealing a blonde-haired woman.

"I hope King William and Queen Sofia are ready for me," she said before walking up to and into a familiar blue box. The wheezing and whirring of its disappearance were obscured by the cheers of the audience, leaving no trace that the mysterious woman was ever there.

To be continued in

30 Worlds: Royal Megaforce, Episode XX: "Kokaku Kidotai (Mobile Armored Riot Police)"