I'm sick!" and then I saw there was a doohickey where the thingamabob should be and we got it out, and it went "vrrroouummm" and then...- the mechanic continued but Kit was too worried.

-But Molly, how did you know Wildcat was there? - Kit wondered, looking puzzled.

- He had told Lucy and Lucy told me, so we could call him if we needed - the little girl said.

- But then...- Kit whispered - Where is Baloo? And Miss Cunningham? And Jon? The Sea Duck  is gone but his motorcycle is still here...And I guess Miss Cunningham had a meeting today downtown, she was very excited about it...why they haven't come back yet...I hope they are ok...

The answer to Kit's thoughts would be found deep inside Pirate Island, where a certain bear momma was just waking up, to find herself staring at a cell door.

- NNngh...what..where...- she blinked a few times and gasped - Molly! I need to get her...wait...this is...oh no...- she whispered as she recognized it as one of the cave cells. - It can't be....I'm....this is the Pirate Island!

She got up to her feet and walked to try the door but of course, it was locked. She pulled and grunted at it but no way out.

-Helooooo? Anybody there?? - she yelled.

Then a familiar voice came through.

-Hey man! Watch out! I'm walking! - Baloo said as he was pushed by the barrel of a gun.

Both him and Jon Goldwing, who was no longer tied, were escorted by the pirates to a cell by Rebecca and shoved inside and then locked. - These clown's manners still need work! - the big bear said.

- Baloo!! You're here!! - Rebecca yelled, her head against the small opening on the cell door.

- Rebecca?? - The big bear jumped fast to his feet and rushed to his own cell door - What in the world are You doing here?? This ain't vacation camp!

- I know! The rich guy from the meeting drugged me! Now that I think about it, he looks familiar...but what are you two doing here? - she wondered

Jon got up to his feet and answered that: - We were scammed, Miss Cunningham. When we arrived Port Flamingo, I waited for Baloo at the co-pilot's seat and then heard the door opening on the back. I thought he was back already, but before I could do anything this big grey pirate grabs me and ties me up and then there's no way I can warn Baloo before he is back....so here we are.

- Well, now You can really say you're part of the team, Books! - Baloo chuckled  - You ain't a member of this crew before You get kidnapped by Karny and his goons.

Jon frowned and scratched his head at that, not quite getting it. But before they could talk any further, footsteps were heard and the cell door where pilot and accountant are opened, and standing proudly before it was none other than Don Karnage himself, Mad Dog and Dumptruck at his side pointing guns at the prisoners.

- So we meet again, my not-so-deeply-friends, yes-no? The annoying business lady, the dumb pilot and my former prote-- what?? - he pointed his clawed finger at Goldwing - just..WHO are you, you bearly type person??

Karnage and his pirates walked in the cell as both bears walked back against the wall. The pirate captain looked closely at Goldwing, looking up and down - You don't LOOK like my former traitorous protegé!

Gibber then whispered something in the Captain's ear , to which Karnage growled and replied - Of COURSE he did not grew up so fast! - then pirate stopped and wondered, looking at the accountant - Or did you? Maybe you deceiving juvenile grew up, changed your hair and dyed your fur to try uselessly to escape my fearsome wrath, sí?

By this point, Jon was totally confused and then looked at Baloo, who cleared his throat - Hey, Karny, meet our accountant, Jon Goldwing. Jon, this is ol' Karny, pal. - the big bear announced quite informally.

Kanage gasped at that and quickly drew his cutlass and pointed at Baloo - IT'S KARRRRNAGE! DON KARRRNAGE! And you...- he then pointed it at Goldwing - WHY were an accountant person on the co-pilot seat of that silly yellow plane??

- Well...- Jon said calmly - our navigator had school today, Miss Cunningham had a business meeting downtown and our mechanic is on vacations...so - he rolled his eyes - my boss kind of...persuaded me to dress like a pilot and go along with Baloo...

Karnage cringed and quickly slapped Dumptruck, Mad Dog and even Gibber.- IDIOTS!! I wanted that little pest that has fooled my plans before, not this dopey looking impostor!

- Gee, thanks - Jon whispered. - Wait...that means I can go now? I am not the one you were looking for, so why keeping me here?

Karnage simply grinned - Ah, nice try, Mr. Numbers-juggling person, but if you are with THEM, then you share their fate! So says the fearsome Pirate Captain DON KARRRRNAGE! Which is me.  Alone, the little traitor will not be able to stop my fabulous plans! When he and everyone realizes what's happening....it shall be too late, yes-no?

And with that, Don Karnage spun on his heels and he and his Pirates walked out of the cell, closing the door hard behind them and locking it.

- I knew that guy looked familiar! - Rebecca groaned from her cell.

- But why Karny wanted us here? And Kit? - Baloo wondered.

- And how do we get out of here? - Jon asked.

- Ol' Baloo will take care of it, Books - the bear grinned and walked to the cell door and peeked through it - Hey Guard we....aw, shoot....no guard.

- Oh Molly - Rebecca whispered as she sat down o the wooden cell cot - I hope you are ok...

And at Higher for Hire, Rebecca's daughter was watching Kit talking through the radio with Louie and looking ever more worried.

- So Baloo and Jon stopped by on the way to Port Flamingo early today? And never came back for gas or anything? - the young navigator asked.

- No, Lil' Britches. And they shoulda been back hours ago too. - the bar owner said - think they are in trouble?

- I don't know...but Miss Cunningham also disappeared...- the boy checked many papers on her desk, one of them with a name for a meeting with Mr. Gearnak - she only had this meeting today and should be back...I know she wouldn't forget to pick up Molly.

- Or Lucy - the Little girl reminded Kit, placing her doll on the table on top of the paper Kit was checking.

- Molly, c'mon, I'm...wait! - Kit looked down at the paper. The legs of the doll had covered part of the tycoon's name, leaving only the "arna" visible. He lifted the first leg, to see the "Ge" and whispered - Arna...Ge....arnage....- then he gasped.. - KARNAGE! Louie!! Don Karnage has them!!

- Wait What?? Are You sure, kiddo?? - Louie said, dropping a glass that shattered on the floor.

- I am sure of it! I don't know why, or how, but he is behind this! We need to find a way to get them back Louie! - the boy said frantically.

- Easy there, Kit! We don't even know where they could be! - the bar owner reasoned.

- Louie, they have to be in the Iron Vulture or the Pirate Island! And I know where the Island is. We have to try there first. - the young navigator said.

- Aw, kid... - the monkey sighed and then looked around at the bar - Hey Willie! Need you and your plane! We gotta go to Cape Suzette pick up a navigator!

- Caribbean Ocean, North of Cape Suzette. The U.S.S. Valiant -

At the bridge of the powerful battleship, a broad and tall lion captain gazed at the night ocean.

- Hmpf. Those Air Pirates appear to have learned their lesson. The sky seems calm today. Anything new, Lieutenant? - The captain asked a dog who was looking through binoculars.

- No Sir. Only some independent cargo planes and Mr. Khan's regular planes, but nothing else. - the dog answered, lowering his binoculars

- Very well. - The lion said. - Let's hope it stays like that.

But next to the massive war vessel, a small submarine would emerge just its top, open its hatch and Mad Dog, carrying many gas grenades and a grenade launcher, would climb out and look for open port holes.

At the same time, on the other side of the battleship, another small submarine would emerge and from its hatch, Ratchet would come out with another grenade launcher and gas grenades.

Soon it started. Everywhere inside the ship and on the deck, grenades were falling and releasing the powerful sleeping gas. The crew was caught unaware and by surprise and had no chance to resist. A few tried to sound the alarm but Dumptruck and other pirates boarded wearing gas masks and quickly intercepted the disoriented sailors. When finally the gas cloud that had formed on top of the U.S.S. Valiant  had dispersed, the whole crew was asleep and being carried to the brig.

Mad Dog walks to the port side of the battleship and starts flashing light signs into the night ocean.  It is answered by Hacksaw on a small rowboat, who repeats the same sign further away.

After a while, the dark silhouette of the Iron Vulture is seen, not in the sky as it's usual, but on the water as a naval ship, approaching the Valiant, its massive size dwarfed by the flagship of the Navy.

The proud Pirate Captain climbs on deck and walks straight to the bridge of his newly acquired vessel. - Well done, my minions! - he cheered - Now, this wondrous vessel belongs to your outstanding and handsome leader, DON KARRRNAGE! - he unsheathed his cutlass and held it high in the air. - At the cannons men! Set a course to Cape Suzette! Tonight....we pluuuuunderrr the city!!

What followed was intense cheering by the pirate crew, and then every man rushed on the deck. The massive battleship slowly turned around and its engines came to life, as it sailed steady to the unprepared city.

Meanwhile, we can see Baloo has been using his head. After another attempt banging it at the cell door, the big bear sits on the ground dizzy.

-Alright, folks,

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