Missions of the Retrieval Team - A Kilt By Any Other Name

[Jock Scot]

There is more? There is more! Watch out Mr. Livingston!

[davedove]

Epilogue Scene

Alternate Earth, Secret Headquarters of the KLF

The Moderator David steps into his bedroom, exhausted from the latest battle. Another KLF member had been lost and their numbers were dwindling. It was only a matter of time before they would all be gone and there was no one to resist the evil plans of Ivana Rulital.

If only they could find some tool to use against her.

He removes his sporran and sets it on the table. Sitting down in the chair, he kicks off his shoes.

There is a soft knock on the door.

“Come in,” he says.

The old man Spasm opens the door and steps into the room. He is carrying a small tray with a cup on it.

“Master David, I brought your hot cocoa.”

“Thank you Spasm, just set it on the table, please.”

“Of course, sir.” He walks over to the table and sets the cup down. He sees the sporran that had been left there and picks it up to put away. As he empties the contents, he picks up a small item.

“Master David, is this important?” he asks as he hands the item to the Moderator.

David takes the object from Spasm and examines it. It is a small flash drive, but he can’t recall what he has put on it.

Could this be the flash drive that Mr. Dove from the other Earth had given him? David had forgotten all about that.

He pulls the notebook computer from under the bed and turns it on. Once the system comes to life, he inserts the flash drive and clicks on the file icon to open it. A file appears on the screen.

His eyes widen as he reads the words displayed in the title of the document: “Hypnotin: Its Composition, Delivery, Antidotes, and Use in Conjunction with Specific Frequencies to Control the Actions of Others, and Countermeasures Against Its Effects.”

[davedove]

Final Scene

Alternate Earth, Secret Headquarters of the KLF

Spasm enters his bedroom and closes the door behind him. Once he locks the door, the old man straightens and his frail body seems to take on a new vigor. He strides across the room to his dresser. He presses a switch on the back of the dresser and suddenly the mirror before him shines with a blue light.

The light in the mirror coalesces into the image of a handsome lady with unruly hair of deep brown, worn collar length with a light fringe. Her few gray hairs indicate a more mature age. She looks at the old man from behind large translucent framed glasses.

“Was the package delivered?” she asks.

“Yes Madam, I placed it in his hand myself. He was reading the information as I left him,” the old man answers. “Did they all make it back home safely?”

“There were some minor problems because we had to hold the gate open longer for them, but they are all home safe and sound. Your counterpart reported shortly after they arrived.”

“I’m glad of that. They are good people.”

“Yes, they are, as are those you are watching over. Keep an eye on them, my friend. They are the last hope our world has, but the new information should prove to be a powerful tool. It was the whole reason we had for delivering the other world’s Mr. Dove to you. Let’s hope they use it wisely.”

“Madam, I will make sure of it,” the old man answered with a crafty smile.

[davedove]

Credits

The Staff of X Marks the Scot (who were all there, even if I didn’t mention you):
highlandtide
Panache
Cajunscot
Colin
Kiltedmusiclover
McMurdo
Freelander Sporrano
Tattoo Bradley
Mike1
Starbkjrus
Arlen
McClef

Sciuropterus for his speedy delivery service that has inspired the plot device for the story.

The doubles of characters from the other Earth, remember – other choices, other paths:

Splash_4
SexyButler
Livingston
ladygriffin
ccga3359

Freelander Sporrano
michaelbeeman
Clockwork John
M. A. C. Newsome
Prestor John
Pleater (in her short conversation with Spasm)

The stars of my commercials:
Splash_4, BEEDEE, Weasel Mender, and an unknown kilted man for X Brew Ale
michaelbeeman for X Marks Natural Honey
Panache and The F-H.C.A.G. for the FK Portable Solar Ice Maker
davedove for the Freelander 2000 Universal Remote
SexyButler and ladygriffin for X Pop Insta-Cook Popcorn
The entire X Marks membership for the Cruise Ship Ceilidh
M. A. C. Newsome for AcrylifauxSporrans