Apache Kid #6
War Drums On The Red River!
Stalking Panther of the Croyo tribe sneaks into the Apache village and reports back to his father, chief Yellow Feather that their enemies are sleeping and suggest that they attack while their guards are down in retaliation for siding with the white soldiers at Fort Madison and so that he can take White Swan for his bride. Stalking Panther is furious that White Swan promised her love to Apache Kid, and so Yellow Feather instructs his son to deal with the Apache warrior himself. At that moment, unaware of the danger, the restless Apache Kid finds himself unable to sleep and decides to take a night ride on his horse Nightwind. He is ambushed by an attack party of Croyos led by Yellow Feather and Stalking Panther. Apache Kid is furious to learn that the Croyos are plotting to wipe out the soldiers at the fort and his people while Stalking Panther seeks to take White Swan as his bride. However, the brave warrior is easily subdued and tied to a stake while the Croyos prepare for war.
The Croyo war drums awaken the soldiers are Fort Madison and Captain Bill Gregory orders his troops to prepare for battle. At the same time the Apaches are also awoken and learn that Apache Kid is missing and prepare for battle as well. As the Apaches head to Fort Madison to assist in the battle, the Croyos swoop down from a ridge seeking to wipe them out as they approach the Fort. White Swan, fearing for Apache Kid's safety, finds him tied to the stake under the guard of Stalking Panther. While White Swan distracts Stalking Panther, she tosses a knife that cuts through Apache Kid's bonds. Apache Kid easily defeats Stalking Panther and then fires a red arrow into the Fort, signaling Captain Gregory to order his troops to assist the Apaches.
While White Swan is distracted, Apache Kid changes into his alter-ego Aloysius Kare. When White Swan finds Kare in the place Apache Kid, she is less than impressed to see the roving cowboy. Kare then takes Stalking Panther into the thick of the battle and shows Yellow Feather that his son is a prisoner. Yellow Feather orders his men to stand down. He then agrees to a challenge between Kare and Stalking Panther: If Stalking Panther loses the Coyoes will agree to leave the area. However, before the battle can start, Stalking Panther passes out from his previous thrashing from the Apache Kid, forfeiting the battle and forcing the Croyos to leave. With the battle over, both Gregory and Red Hawk thank Aloysius for his help.
Recurring Characters
Apache Kid
Bill Gregory
Red Hawk
White Swan
Nightwind
The Trail of the Coyote!
In the town of Twin Rivers a local named Langley rides into town wounded by a gunshot wound. He tells those who come to his aid that he was shot by the Apache Kid. Listening in is Aloysius Kare who is shocked to hear this accusation placed upon his alter-ego. As Langley is being patched up, he tells the sheriff that the Kid robbed him of five thousand dollars. The sheriff decides to look into the claims and gathers a posse to go hunting for the Apache Kid. When Aloyisus Kare is asked to join the posse, he declines.
Slipping out of town Kare changes into his Apache Kid identity to investigate who is framing him for a crime he did not commit and clear his own name. Apache Kid is soon spotted by the posse but he manages to shake them. hiding in the woods, Apache Kid spots Langley riding out of town and jumps him easily. Apache Kid accuses Langley for framing him over the theft. Langley admits the crime and tries to kill Apache Kid in order to keep the truth from coming out. However, before Langely can stab Apache Kid with his knife, it is shot out of his hand. Langley is surprised to find the sheriff and his posse have overheard the entire confession. They soon round up Langley and the sheriff apologizes to Apache Kid for hounding him for a crime he didn't commit.
Recurring Characters
Apache Kid
Nightwind
The Flaming Frontier!
Apache Kid departs from a meeting with captain Bill Gregory at Fort Madison after discussing the coming arrival of the state governor to sign a mutual assistance treaty with Red Hawk's tribe. However not everyone is happy about this pact, a soldier named Calhoune, who hates Native Americans because his brother was killed during the Indian Wars. When Calhoune cannot get support from the other troops he begins a plot to cause a war between the soldiers and Red Hawk's tribe in an effort to wipe the Apaches out. To this end, Calhoune sneaks into the Apache village and steals the red feather from Apache Kid's headdress.
The following morning, Apache Kid notices that the arrow is missing by pays it no mind. The Apaches then go to Fort Madison where they meet with Bill Gregory. Gregory informs them that the governor is on his way, Apache Kid decides to go ahead and meet with the wagon. Seeing this Calhoun sets his plot in motion. As Apache Kid approaches the stage coach taking the governor to the fort. Suddenly, an explosive goes off upsetting the cart. This leads the governor to believe that the Apache Kid was responsible and he orders his men to seize him. Apache Kid flees the scene and when the Apaches and soldiers arrive on the scene they learn what happened. To exacerbate tensions, Calhoune produces Apache Kid's stolen feather at the site where the explosives were placed, implicating the hero.
Soon, Apache Kid returns in his alter-ego of Aloysius Kare in order to determine who frame him. As Red Hawk convinces the governor to continue peace they soon find that the explosion has started a forest fire that quickly begins raging out of control. As everyone flees the flame, it is realized that Calhoun has gone missing. Kare rides off to find him, changing back into the Apache Kid. The Kid rescues Calhoun and brings him back to the camp even though he faces persecution. However, before the governor can have Apache Kid arrested, Calhoun -- having had a change of heart after being rescued by Apache Kid -- confesses to the whole thing and is taken into custody. With the misunderstanding sorted out, Red Hawk and the governor sign the treaty agreement.
Recurring Characters
Apache Kid
Bill Gregory
Red Hawk
Nightwind
