*4:02 AM, My House*

It was late night.

My whole family was asleep, including me and Alex, who was having a sleepover.

In my mom's room, she didn't even see someone with a weird-looking weapon in his hands, but when she did, she didn't even have time to gasp-

-and then, the trigger was pulled.

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(Sam once said to me, "Never take life for granted." And, you'd better believe it.)

JETIX Productions (jetix@abcfamily.com) presents: Totally Spies!: "It Helps To Cry" Part 1: Mystery Assassin On The Loose Summary: When Nick's parents are killed by the Spies' arch-nemesis, Tim Scam, Nick's frustration and anger rises to a whole new level, and he'll do anything for revenge. *Anything*. Characters and show copyright Marathon. OCs and story copyright JETIX Productions. This Chapter: April 2004.

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*1:42 PM, Beverly Hills High School*

It was gym class, and we were playing a serious game of volleyball. From what I could see, Alex's team wasn't letting anything by their defenses.

It was at that moment that I heard the call over the *very* loud-speakers.

"Nick Kelly, please come to the office. Your father wants to see you."

After gathering my things, me and my best friends, Sam, Alex, and Clover, were on our way to the office, when my dad, a 40-year-old man with brown hair just as short as mine named Jeff Kelly, came up to us. "I have a feeling this is *not* good," I said to the girls.

10 minutes later, we were all in my dad's car, with Sam and Clover in the front, and Alex and I in the back. "So, what's up, dad?" I should never have asked that question, because then, they came. The 9 words that would shatter my life came at that moment: "Mom was attacked last night. She's in the hospital."

4 sets of eyes locked onto my dad the exact second those fateful words left his mouth. I was in shock. Then, Clover said, "Well, then let's get to the hospital ASAP!"

(Author's Note: You may notice I'm using more new words. It's something called diversifying, for those newbies out there.)

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*2:30 PM, Beverly Hills Hospital*

I didn't stop to think. I *couldn't* stop to think. My mind was going in all sorts of directions. We finally reached the ICU, and without hesitating, I busted through the double doors and yelled, "Where's my mom?!" The doctors there just stared at me. I asked again, "Where is my mother?! I need to see her!" One of the doctors said, "Second door to your left." "Thanks," I replied as we raced for said door. When we reached it, I slammed it open and rushed to my mom's side.

"Mom! Wake up! Please! Tell me, who did this to you?!" She raised her head slowly and said, "A...man named...Tim...Scam..." What? Tim Scam, me and the girls' arch-nemesis? No way! "How, mom?! I need to know!" "He...shot me...with...a...laser..."

Then, her head flopped back onto the pillow.

The heart monitor emitted a long, steady tone.

I couldn't believe it.

She was gone.

The tears I had been holding back all this time finally escaped my eyes. As the rogue, salty droplets flowed down my face, questions began to form in my mind. How did Tim Scam find out about my family? Why did he only attack my mom? Why was all this happening to *me*?!

Then, I felt a hand on my shoulder.

I turned.

It was Alex.

She was smiling at me. (Remember, Alex *is* the optimistic type.) I just hugged her. I didn't know what else to do. She hugged me back, trying to keep me calm, but to no avail, as I was still crying over the loss of my mom.

Out of all 3 of the girls, Alex seems to like me the most. I could now see that as we held each other.

Then, I hit a sudden realization.

We *had* to tell my dad about WOOHP, or he could be next.

I beckoned for Sam and Clover to come over, and once they did, we all went into a huddle.

"What's up, Nick?" Clover asked.

"We have to tell my dad," I replied.

"About what?" Sam said.

"About WOOHP," I said firmly.

"Why?" Alex inquired.

"Tim Scam somehow found out about my family, and so he killed my mom. If we don't tell dad, he could be next!" I explained to the three girls.

"Okay, then," Alex said, her eyes shining.

We broke the huddle and walked up to my dad.

"I can't believe we're doing this, but dad, what we're about to tell you can *not* leave this room," I said.

"That bad?" my dad said.

"Very subjective," Clover stated.

So, we proceeded to tell my dad everything: how I first met the girls, about WOOHP, our secret agent life, and most importantly, the myriad of villains we've fought, Tim Scam at the top of that list.

"Wow," was all my dad could say.

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Later, Alex was staying with me at my house, since dad was still at the hospital. Just then, after I left the kitchen with a turkey sandwich, my Compowder rang. I opened it, and Sam appeared on the video screen. "What's up, Sammie?" She looked tense. "Nick, get your butt back to the hospital! Tim Scam's just attacked your dad, and-" I closed the Compowder and stopped. My heart was beating twice as fast as ever, until... "ALEX!" I yelled, nearly out of breath. Alex stormed back into the room. "We need to get back to the hospital! My dad was just attacked!" 5 minutes later, we were back at the hospital.

But, it was too late.

My dad was dead, too.

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I couldn't believe this. In only 2 hours, 2 *freaking hours*, both of my parents had been killed by our arch-nemesis. How did he find out about my family?

I never got to think, because at that moment, the floor below me, Sam, Alex, and Clover opened and all 4 of us were falling down a tubing system.

"Whatever the mission is, Jerry, *it better be important!!!*" I screamed.

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*End Chapter 1*.

This one was a little tough to write, but I decided to shift my focus on my stories a bit. I'm growing up to be a primer fanfiction writer, and it's time I expanded my horizons with this new story. Hope to see you next chapter! Oh, and when you finish reading this chapter, make sure you leave a review so you can tell me what you felt of it, and for some improvements/changes I could make to the next chapter. Ok, see ya!- SuperSaiyanZelda4321 (toonami1@wi.rr.com)