30 Worlds: Megaforce, Episode XV: "Code Name: Awakening"

CHAPTER SEVEN

A few days passed. In the medical center of the D.E.O., Alex, William and Sofia smiled as Kara woke up. "How long was I out?" Kara asked. "Three days," Alex said. "After the effort you expended to defeat Non and help the Army destroy Fort Rozz and the Myriad signal, you needed the rest."

"Before I fell unconscious, I thought I saw my pod," Kara said. "I flew it up into space to retrieve you, since William and Sofia were busy," Alex said. "Director Lane, this is Prince William. Kara is awake," William said into a nearby wall-mounted intercom unit.

In the central control room of the D.E.O., William, Sofia, Alex and Kara stood with Lucy and J'onn while General Lane walked in. "Ten-Hut!" a soldier called out. "At ease," General Lane said. "I bring a message from the President," Lane said.

Lane turned to face J'onn, who was in Hank Henshaw's form. "J'onn J'onnz, for your service and sacrifice in this difficult situation, the President has granted you a full pardon for any crimes you may have committed on this planet and has signed an order to immediately reinstate you as director of the D.E.O.," he said.

J'onn nodded. "Thank you, General Lane. During my absence, your daughter has led the D.E.O. with honor and distinction," he said. "As I must leave with Prince William and the Ambassador momentarily, I would like your daughter to continue to act as director of the D.E.O. until my return, upon which we will run the D.E.O. together."

"As you wish," Lane said. He then turned to William and Sofia. "Prince William, Princess Sofia, on behalf of the government and citizens of the United States of America, I thank you and your crew for your assistance."

"It's what we do, General," William said. "If you ever need our help again, give the President this." William reached into his utility pack and handed Lane a trans-dimensional communicator. "The controls are clearly marked, so she'll have no problem using it," Sofia said.

Kara then turned to Lucy. "Since I too will be leaving with William and his crew, I must ask you to protect National City in my absence," she said. "Anything for you, Supergirl," Lucy said.

The next day, William and Sofia sat in William's Ready Room, waiting for Kara's signal to return to the ship. As they did, William felt Yen Sid's presence in his mind. "William, I have news on your next destination," Yen Sid said. "Go ahead, Master. I'm listening," he said.

"Many of the Key components you have acquired so far are still not strong enough to help you defeat the A.I.C.," Yen Sid said. "You'll need to return to some of their homeworlds and complete one last mission there to evolve their Key power to a higher level. Your next mission is to one of these."

"Yes, Master," William thought. "Where is it?" "The World of Sofia the First," Yen Sid said. "Sofia's Key power must evolve. For that to happen, you and Sofia must get married as soon as possible."

"Should I explain this to her?" William said. "Please do," Yen Sid said. "As it concerns Sofia, she must know." William shook his head as the contact severed. Sofia saw William shaking his head. "William, what's wrong?" Sofia said.

"Sofia, remember when we said that it would be best for us to get married after the defeat of the A.I.C.?" William asked. "Yes," Sofia said. "Well, we no longer have that luxury," William said. "Prince William to Bridge." "Bridge, Conn," Chad said.

"Chad, as soon as Kara is safely aboard, set the deviator for the World of Sofia the First," William said. "Proceed thereafter at your discretion." "Aye, sir. Danforth, out," Chad said before the channel closed.

"Why are we going home?" Sofia said. William then described Yen Sid's mental contact with him, closing with "It seems we're gonna have to get married a lot sooner than we expected."

"Prince William, this is Chad. Kara, Alex and J'onn are safely aboard," Chad said. "Setting course for the World of Sofia the First."

"Mal, call King Roland and tell him to ramp up the wedding plans," William said. "We must get married as soon as is humanly possible."

"King Roland is responding," Mal said. William and Sofia turned to a monitor screen that slid up and into place. The schematic of the Ambassador was replaced by the regal visage of King Roland II of Enchancia. "William, Sofia, what's going on?" Roland said.

"Your Majesty, Master Yen Sid has informed us that we must get married sooner than we expected," William said. Sofia explained to Roland what William had told her.

"You see, Father, it is imperative to our mission that we evolve my Key power. And to do that, we must get married," Sofia said.

"All right," Roland said. "We should have everything ready within one week following the Ambassador's return." "Thank you, Father," Sofia said. "See you when we get there," William said. Roland smiled before closing the channel.

William and Sofia stood from their chairs and walked over to the viewport, which gave them a view of the dimensional tides as the Ambassador sailed into a dimensional warp. The day that they had been waiting for would soon arrive...sooner than they had expected.

To be continued in...

30 Worlds: Megaforce, Episode XVI: "True Love's First Kiss"