Moon Base: KND Justice Division Tribunal, 7 Months Prior to Operation: Z.E.R.O.
Numbuh 2030 sat, gritting his teeth, on the witness stand. It had been only a day ago when one of his own had gone rouge. It was that very day he'd lost two whom he'd considered family. Numbuh C-130 and Numbuh 5-10.
To his right, Numbuh 832 sat carving an 'x' into the steel floor. Numbuh 2030 could see that he was holding in every urge to strike down the defendant. "Don't break the spork Josh." Numbuh 2030 commented as he kept his eyes on the trial. Numbuh 832 merely grunted in acknowledgement.
The three judges, all of whom were the three members of the Ethics Committee and Global Command, sat in their tall seats listening to the defendant's plea.
"As you all well know me humble judges of the KND tribunal" the defendant, Numbuh 802, Bob Johnson said charmingly. "I never betrayed anyone, for you see I couldn't have if I never believed in the ideals of the Prospectors. I only joined as a joke, and they played a joke on me as they surely play this court."
Bob got up from his chair and continued his speech. "You see, it was the two operatives in question that are responsible for their own demises. The must've done it as a joke or something."
"That is a very good point." One of the three smirked.
"Yes, a very good point." A second judge agreed.
"We three members of the KND Tribunal declare that Numbuh 802 is innocent of all charges filed against him." The third said, earning approving nods from the other two.
"You can't be friggin' serious!" Josh shot up from his seat.
"Oh but they are." Bob said turning to his former teammates. "You see, it's all a popularity contest Josh. It's like diplomatic immunity but better." Bob then turned towards the exit and began to leave. "One of these days, you'll all understand."
"One of these days I'll shoot you out of an airlock." Josh said threateningly.
Numbuh 2030 shook his head at the justice that had been served. He silently cursed out the three KND officers and sent a death glare at Bob.
"You should smile more often Nolan; sooner or later the Decommissioning Squad will confuse you with some adult and decommission you."
"Forget the airlock Josh, we'll rip out his tongue." Numbuh 2030 shook his head as Bob left the room. "One of these days…he'd better be ready for a reality check."