A Day and Knight in Hazzard
                                                                                   By:
                                                                  Chris Lance and Cathie Kenly

Bo and Luke were driving to their favorite fishing hole on a bright sunny afternoon.  They were just minding their own business when a black T-Top when racing past them at an incredible speed.  Bo looked up in amazement, "What the heck was that?" Luke turned to him, Beats me cousin, lets go find out."  They sped up and tried to catch up to the car but were having major difficulties. "Michael, there's a car following us." "Yeah KITT I know, what can u tell me about it, besides it's funny looking." "Well it's Orange with a big 01 on the door and..." "KITT I know that.  What about the drivers KITT?" KITT searched his database and found nothing on Bo, Luke or the General Lee. "No data found Michael."  "Well let's just stop and ask them." Michael slammed on the breaks and screeched to a halt.  The General plowed right into the back of KITT.  The boys got out and walked over to the black car. "What's the big idea stopping in the middle of the road like that?"  "A tall man in a leather jacket and jeans got out, "I'm sorry about that...I'm sorry I didn't get your name Mr..." "The name is Duke, Luke Duke and this is my cousin Bo Duke.  Now who are you and what was that all about?" The man shook Bo and Luke’s hand with a smile, “My name is Michael Knight, I work for an organization called the Foundation for Law and Government.  They have sent me here because they suspect that the head man of a gun smuggling ring is here in Hazzard County.” A mysterious voice came out of nowhere, “Michael, I hate to interrupt but we do have a case to solve.” Bo’s eyes widened with surprise “Who said that?” “My partner did Bo.”  Bo looked around; “I don’t see anyone Michael.”  The passenger door opened itself and the voice said, “Get in Bo.” Bo got in with amazement; “Luke would you look at this car?”  Michael and Luke walked over the car. "Gentlemen may I present to you the Knight Industries Two Thousand, KITT for short. Say hello KITT.” “Hello Bo, Hello Luke.”  Bo looked at KITT then back at Luke, and then they both looked back at KITT “Hi KITT nice to meet you.” “Likewise” Luke patted Michael on the shoulder with a chuckle, “If there’s anything we can do to help you with Michael, me and Bo would be more than happy to help.” “Thanks Luke we could use your help getting to know Hazzard better.”  Bo looked at Luke and Michael. “Hey Luke why don’t we take Michael and KITT back to the farm so he can fill us in with more details about the case, I’ll ride with Michael and show him the way. “Sure cousin, me & the General will be right behind you guys.” Michael looked at Luke quizzically, “Who’s the General?” Luke laughed and pointed backwards, “The General Lee, he’s mine and Bo’s car.” Michael got inside KITT and started him up, “Let’s get going.” Luke climbed into the General and they took off towards the Duke farm.
Bo was looking around inside as he, Michael & KITT drove towards the farm when he spotted a panel of buttons right under KITT’s dashboard.  One button marked Turbo Boost caught Bo’s eye, “Hey Michael what does this button do?”  Michael looked down and his eyes grew wide, No Bo, don’t touch…” but before Michael could finish his sentence Bo pressed the Turbo Boost button and sent KITT flying over the creek ahead with Luke and the General Lee following right behind them.  When the boys, Michael, & KITT got to the farm, Luke introduced them to Uncle Jesse & Daisy and sat down at the kitchen table.  Michael pulled out a file on the case and passed a picture around for them to look at. “This is our man, his name is Butch Long, he is very dangerous and is believed to be here in Hazzard County but the hard part is figuring out where he’s hiding. He is driving a blue four-door sedan with the license number VRJ5874“ The boys, Daisy, and Jesse looked at Michael and smiled. “We will be glad to help you in anyway we can Michael.” “Thanks you guys we appreciate it.”  A few minutes later Michael’s COM link beeped, Yeah KITT what’s up?” “Michael, Devon’s calling.” “Great KITT patch him though. Yo Devon, what’s up?” “Hello Michael, any sign of Butch Long yet?” “No Devon, not yet but I found a family named Duke that are willing to help me and KITT find him.” “That’s wonderful Michael, keep me posted.” Sure thing Devon, Bye.” “Goodbye Michael, and good luck.” Luke yawned and got up from the table; “We’ll start looking for him first thing in the morning.  Goodnight everyone.” “Goodnight Luke.”
The next morning everyone got up and ate breakfast. After breakfast Michael got up from the table, “Ok here’s the plan, We’ll all split up and look for Butch. I’ll need one of you to ride with me & KITT and the rest of you can choose which way to go.” Luke walked over to Michael; “I’ll go with you and KITT.” “Great Luke thanks. I’ve modified KITT’s COM system to work with the CB’s in your cars so if any of u spot him give us a call.” Jesse got up & put on his old red cap and got his pickup keys from the hook by the door, “Well, are we gonna stand around here all day or are we gonna get after Butch? Let’s go!” Everyone laughed “Yes Sir.” They all walked to they’re cars and they headed out to find Butch. As they drove down the road a familiar voice came over the airwaves “I might be crazy but I ain’t dumb, Crazy Cooter coming at you, any Dukes out there on the Hazzard net come back?” “KITT spoke up, “Michael, what’s a Crazy Cooter?” Luke laughed out loud, “Not a what KITT but who. Cooter Davenport is the mechanic here in Hazzard and us Dukes best friend” Cooter spoke again, “Any of you lost sheep out there? Come on.” Michael hit the COM button on his control panel. Luke spoke, “You got Lost Sheep number two here Crazy C, what’s shaking?” “Hey Luke, I just past Rosco chasing a blue four-door that matches your buddy Butch’s.” That’s fantastic Cooter, what’s your 20?” “They were heading south on Old Moonshine Trail #2 towards the cemetery.” Thanks a lot Crazy C, Lost Sheep out & gone?” “Ok Luke holler at me if you need any help, I’m done & gone.” “Did everyone copy that?” “We copy Luke. We’ll wait for you and Michael to tell us what to do next We’re gone.” “Alright. Luke out.”  Luke turned to Michael, we better warn Rosco.” “Luke Duke calling Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane you got your ears on? Come on.” This is Sheriff Roscooooooooo P. Coltrane here, What do ya want Luke I’m in hot pursuit.” “I know Rosco, that’s why I’m calling the man you are chasing could be armed and dangerous. “Oh Tiddly Tuddly Luke, you’re just telling me that to distract me.” Michael patted Luke on the shoulder, “Sheriff Coltrane, this is Michael Knight from the Foundation for Law and Government. Luke’s telling you the truth, his name is Butch Long and the foundation has been after him for months.” Rosco broke in “Will you just hush? I don’t wanna hear another word out of either of ya! I’m gone.” Luke turned to Michael; “We gotta go after him before he gets his damn fool head blown off.” “KITT plot us the fastest route to Old Moonshine Trail #2 and prepare for Super Pursuit Mode.” “Right away Michael.” KITT searched his maps and showed Michael the fastest route. Michael gave Luke a smile “Hang on to your jeans here we go.” Michael pushed the Super Pursuit Mode button and KITT made the transformation and took off at well over 200 M.P.H. Luke was thrown back in his seat.  “My scanners are showing that we are coming up fast on Old Moonshine Trail #2” “Thanks KITT back to normal mode.” KITT shrunk back to normal size and slowed down to 55 M.P.H. Luke looked over at Michael, “What was that?” “That was Super Pursuit Mode.” Luke spotted Rosco out of the corner of his eye; “There’s Rosco.” Michael looked up, “KITT, any sign of our friend Butch?” “I’m sorry Michael, my scanners aren’t showing any sign of him.” “Damn, we lost him.” Luke pressed the COM button on the panel, “Rosco what happened to the car you were chasing?” “Thanks to you dipsticks I lost it.” “It’s not our fault Rosco and you know it. Listen, we don’t have time to argue we have to find him.” They drove on don the road and it came to Luke and he looked over at Michael. “I got it. I know where he’s hiding.”  “You Do? Where?”  “Remember Cooter said he was heading for the cemetery?” “Yeah.” “The old Peterson place borders it with woods all around it.” “And you think Butch is there?” “That’s where I’d go if I was a criminal.” Luke contacted Jesse and told them to meet them in the woods behind the old Peterson place. When they got there Luke laid out the plan for them. “Everyone stay here while Bo and I go try to find a way in.” Michael handed the each an extra COM link, “If there’s any trouble call me on these.” “Thanks Michael, we will. We’ll call you when we find a way in.” Jesse looked at his nephews and hugged them. “Be careful boys.” “We will Uncle Jesse.” They walked around the side of the house and found a way inside. Bo pressed the button on his COM link and Michael’s beeped. “Me and Luke found a way in.” “Ok Bo I’m coming in with you.” “Ok Michael we’ll wait for you.” Michael met Bo and Luke by an open window. They climbed in and started looking around for Butch. As Bo, Luke and Michael walked around looking for Butch an old board in the floor started creaking beneath their feet. They continued walking and then heard a clicking sound of a gun being cocked behind them. “Alright hold it right there. Now turn around and put your hands up!” Bo, Luke, and Michael turned around slowly and put their hands up. Butch looked at Michael, “Knight, I figured you’d tack me down sooner or later.” “Yeah Butch it took a while but we found you.” KITT was monitoring the house along with the rest of the Dukes. “Let’s give them some help.” He activated his electronic synthesizer device and the next thing they knew the sound of sirens filled the air, Butch turned to look back and Michael kicked the gun out of Butch’s hand. “Get him Bo!” Bo jumped and punched Butch in the jaw as the both fell to the floor. Butch threw Bo off him and started to get up but Luke grabbed him and pinned him against the wall punching him. Butch knocked him down and ran out the back door to his car and sped off. Bo and Luke got up, “Let’s get after him.” Michael talked in to his COM link, “KITT I need ya buddy, meet me around back.” “I’ll be right there Michael.” Michael ran and got in as the boys got in to the General.  “KITT, which way did he go?” “He’s heading north towards town.”  KITT and the General sped off to try to catch up with Butch. “KITT, can u micro jam his brakes?” “He’s too far out of range I’m sorry.” Bo’s voice came over the CB, “We’ll go cross country and get him.”  The General Lee went off road and caught up to the car and ran him off the road. “Luke jumped out of the General and grabbed Butch as he tried to run. “No you don’t not this time.” Luke punched him in the stomach and knocked the wind out of him. Bo picked up the mic; “We got him for you Michael.” KITT drove up and Michael put Butch in the car.  Michael stuck out his hand, “Thanks for your help boys we really appreciated it. Bo smiled, “It was our pleasure Michael. Can we give you an escort to the count line?” “Sure that would be great. Thanks.” The three drove to the county line, “Bo, Luke take care of yourselves. “We will Michael. The same to you.” Bo patted KITT’s hood, it was a pleasure working with you.” “Likewise Bo.” Michael laughed, “KITT, let’s go home.” Michael stepped on the gas and they sped off into the sunset.
 

                                                                               The End

We would like to dedicate this story to the memories of Denver Pyle who played Uncle Jesse Duke and Edward Mulhare who played Devon Miles in the show Knight Rider. May both their memories live on in our hearts forever! 1