ground to attack those silly cargo type people!! They must NOT stop my wonderful plundering plan, yes-no?? I will shoot them down and then I will hang them by their pinkies  and torture each one of them with Turnips and Sandpaper!!!

The first mate quickly started calling all the pirates, while on the deck of the battleship,  a panicked accountant tries to put pirates to sleep while staying alive running like crazy and hoping the smoke of the grenades can cover him enough.

But his luck runs out when pirates with gas masks start showing up. He keeps trying to evade them, running between the cannons, but on one turn, he slams against a mountain of a mutt known as Dumptruck.

- Hehehe...going somewhere? - The huge pirate grinned as he kicked the grenades belts out of reach and looked down at the golden brown bear laying on the deck.

- So it is YOU who attacked my wonderful person and my big boom-boom ship?? - The Pirate Captain himself showed up growling, pushing aside his pirates and stopped to stand over the accountant.

- Attack? You mean this isn't a cruise ship? - the brown bear smiled a cheesy smile  as he got back to his feet - Oh, my mistake! I got the wrong ticket! With your permission, I'll just go..whoa!! -His attempt of exit was quickly stopped by Karnage's cutless pointed close to his neck.

- Do NOT try to be funny with me, boy! I see you are really part of that annoying group of stupid cargo-type people, yes-no? SO, I'm going to give YOU the same I will give THEM! Men, tie him to the end barrel of a cannon and fire him to little bitsy pieces!

- Psst! Hey Karnage! I wouldn't do that if I were you!  - the known voice of the young navigator was heard behind them, and all turned to see Kit standing on the deck by one of the cannons.

- Aha! So, I KNEW this book worm wasn't alone, sí? You little traitor had to be around here, somewhere! - Karnage snarled - But tell me, boy...what should the greeeat Don Karrrrnage fear, now that I have you two right in my grasp??

- Hum...aw, I don't know...but these guys want to talk with you... - Kit pointed behind the cannon and then....all the sailors from the U.S.S. Valiant started walking around, swords and guns in hand, and looking very...very angry. Specially their lion Captain.

Karnage's look turned to surprise and then fear - Weeeell, well...I am very sure that, we can solve this in a simple way, yes-no? Something like...MEN, RETREAT! FIGHT FOR YOUR CAPTAIN AS I ESCAPE, SÍ?? - The wolfish Air Pirate screamed as he jumped over the railing and into the waters.

At the same time, the crew from the U.S.S. Valiant attacked but the pirates were not up for a fight and  quickly dove after their Captain in retreat.

By now, the Iron Vulture was approaching the battleship and the pirates in the fighters spotted their colleagues  and their Captain jumping in the water and so they landed their planes on the ocean to pick them up.

- To the cannons men! - The lion Captain bellowed - Shoot down that Pirate monstrosity!

And the trained crew quickly took over the artillery's controls and the Iron Vulture  was received with a salvo of gunfire.

Will, the first mate, watched in horror as parts of the huge airship were being blown away and smoke started coming out. He quickly turned the ship around toward the ocean as more hits would blow against the hull.

Just a moment later, a certain Air Pirate Captain, dripping wet, stepped on the bridge and yelled - What are you doing, you eeediot?! - and he shoved his first mate aside - Full power ahead!! Retreat!! Get us out of here, sí??

And as the first rays of dawn started coming out, the crew of the U.S.S. Valiant, along with a certain young navigator and an accountant, celebrated the sight of a smoking, limping Iron Vulture flying away, defeated.

- So, when you went away, you were going to find all the sailors? - Jon asked Kit.

- Yes! - the bearcub grinned - I set a route from Louie's to here so that we would fly over where the Valiant was when the pirates boarded it! I saw no rowboats or anything so I took a chance that Karnage would lock the sailors in the brig! Making them prisoners in their own brig...I knew he would love the irony of that!

Around the ship, the cargo planes who valiantly served as distraction for the sneaky attack were landing on the surrounding waters.

- Those are the pilots I told you about, Sir! - Kit told the lion Captain.

- Bring them all aboard if they wish...they are all welcome - the old lion smiled. And, sure enough, the first ones aboard where Baloo and Rebecca, who came running at Kit and sandwiched him in the biggest hug ever.

- Aw, Lil' Britches, kiddo...you're one of a kind! - the gray bear grinned.

- Oh, Kit...that was so VERY risky! I'm so glad you are not hurt! - The motherly Becky said as she hugged the navigator, making him blush.

- He was great - Jon said smiling and putting his shirt back on - To free the sailors was spot on, and he WHOOF!! - the accountant gasped as the gray bear now gave HIM a bearhug.

- You're ok with me, Books! - Baloo boomed - Flew in the Duck, went to Louie's, got kidnapped by pirates and made fools outta them! Now you're really part of the crew! - the big bear grinned.

Jon simply smiled as he was put down - Thanks guys...I'm glad I could help.

Rebecca then approached gave him his jacket back and put a hand on his shoulder - And we are glad to have you. Thanks for watching out after Kit - and she gave him a kiss on the cheek and then went to join everyone else who was climbing aboard to celebrate.

And this was Jon's time to blush.

In the streets of Cape Suzette, citizens where coming out with the new dawning day and soon the radios crackled to life, this time with the voice of the Captain of U.S.S. Valiant

- This is Captain Ramirez, of the Battleship Valiant. The pirates were defeated and our ship is back under our command. You are all safe. I repeat. The Pirate threat is over. We have won.

And with that, cheering exploded throughout the streets.

And inside a small business by the docks, a cute yellow bearcub girl sat with her friend, a lion mechanic.

- WildCat...do you think mom will be back? - she whispered, hugging her doll Lucy tight.

- Well, Molly, I guess...- he started and then he grinned at the sight of a familiar yellow plane approaching, from the co-pilot window, Rebecca waving down at them - I guess you could ask her!

When the plane came to a stop, Rebecca rushed out to meet her daughter, who came running and jumped in her mother's arms.

- Ah, home sweet home - the pilot bear said as he stepped out of the Sea Duck.

- And...- Rebecca turned around with Molly in her arms and yawned a bit - since we had no rest...I guess...hum...there would be no harm taking the day off today, Baloo...

The big bear's eyes widened - You're serious? Aw, Beckers, you're the best! - he hugged his boss and her daughter, sweeping them both off their feet. - C'mon kiddo...after a power nap, we can go fishing and then to Louie's. You coming Books?

Jon yawned - Sorry, big guy...but had all the action today that I'll ever need for a while...I'm going home and hit the bed...see you guys on Monday...- he smiled and walked to his motorcycle. It came to life with a roar and soon the accountant was speeding off.

- How about you, Beckers? - Baloo asked.

- Sorry Baloo..but been away from this little one for too long - she smiled and kissed her daughter - but you boys have fun.

- Okay, kiddo, you and me then...whatthe...- he blinked as Kit had fallen asleep on top of a crate. Baloo smiled, picked him up and walked toward the building - I guess after a LONG nap...

- Epilogue -

- Shere Khan's office -

The tycoon tiger watched through the huge windows below as the city fires were put down and order resumed. Behind him, a new desk had been just delivered and installed, and the hired muscle - two gorillas, were leaving through the elevator as a slender figure nearly got bumped by them.

The figure approached the desk. - Mr. Khan?

The tiger turned around and looked at the rat dressed in a trench coat and a fedora standing before him. - Mr. Jones. Do you have any news for me?

- Yes Sir. - the rat said - I am sorry I couldn't come earlier but with all that happened in the city, I had to find shelter. But here it is - and he placed a manila envelope on the tiger's desk. - He is back in Cape Suzette, Sir...and working at a small business at the docks.

Khan opened the envelope and gazed down at its contents, a hint of a smile on his stone-like face. - Interesting... Does he have the blueprints?

- I sneaked in his home and searched, Sir, but could not find any. If he does, it's well hidden - the rat said.

Khan frowned a bit. - Keep me informed of his whereabouts, Mr. Jones. - he then swiveled the chair to look at the great windows.

- The time is coming for us to meet, boy. - a predatory smile in the tiger's face.

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