"So whot's this 'big announcement' supposed to be about, anyway?" Numbuh 4 inquired, his patience having run out long ago.

Sector V was commanded to report to KND Moonbase for a special and very urgent announcement. It was not only Sector V, but all KND Earth Operatives. This was never done except in the most dire and dark circumstances and Sector V knew it. They were anxious. They were scared. They had received the message that morning. On it, Supreme Leader Numbuh 362 instructed that all KND Operatives report to KND Moonbase for a Earth-wide mission brief. This was bad. Something was going to happen or something had already happened, but, either way, it was not good.

"For the last time, Numbuh 4, I don't know!" replied Numbuh 1 curtly.

"But you're our leader! And you're good in with 362! You gotta to know something!" Numbuh 4 pleaded.

"Not this time, Numbuh 4. Not even I know what's going on. I'll find out with along with you." resigned Numbuh 1.

"We're comin' up on KND Moonbase, Numbuh 1," informed Numbuh 2.

"Keep her steady and find a place to dock," Numbuh 1 commanded. "Finally some answers," he thought.

The Moonbase was polluted with noise. Thousands upon thousands of operatives and languages filled the halls. Every once in a while you could make out a scuttlebutt about the message. Father's got some brand new doomsday cannon! Mr. Boss is gonna blow up all the rainbow monkey factories! Yipper cards aren't gonna be printed anymore! Each one more far from the truth than the last...

Eventually, Sector V found themselves in the grand hall of the Moonbase. It had been a while since they last set foot here. They reminisced about watching the anointing of new operatives, fresh from the academy. They remembered when they first set foot in the hall and took the KND Oath and chose their operating Numbuh. But this time would not be so joyous.

"When's this cruddy announcement gonna go down!? I got a lot of super important stuff I gotta take care of!" Numbuh 4 had had it with waiting around. His anxiousness had now turned to anger.

"Oh, it's prolly nothin', silly! Try not to worry about it so much!" Numbuh 3 said, trying to calm Numbuh 4. In actuality, she was just as impatient.

After what seemed like days, Supreme Leader Numbuh 362 took her place at the podium at the very head of the colossal room. There was no need to call for silence. The room was hushed the instant the crowd laid eyes on her. There was a huge screen behind her with a close up of her face so the whole room could see her. Her expression was of silent severity. She did not speak for a whole five minutes.

"My fellow Kids Next Door...you are probably wondering why I have summoned you here today. It is my deepest wish that the reason would be that school has been outlawed...but it's not. No, my friends, the reason isn't a joyful one. Yesterday...Sector H...was deliberately attacked...and...defeated. The reason for the attack was to gain dominance in the region in which Sector H had jurisdiction: the United State of Hawaii. The attackers have already risen their flag over the islands and do, in fact, have control of the entire chain. But, who? Who could have done this? The Adults? No, my fellow Kids Next Door, it was none other than one of our own kind: a kid. I know this may come as a shock to you all, but please gather yourselves. This certain kid has actually had a few encounters with Sector V, but has been a relatively small threat until now. Kids Next Door! Look at our attacker! This is our enemy!"

"No...there's...no way..." Numbuh 3 said in shock.

"That kid!?" Numbuh 2 exclaimed.

"I've had enough of that kid! When I get me 'ands on 'im i'll make 'im wish he'd had neva been born!" Numbuh 4 shouted in rage.

"You've GOT to be kidding me..." Numbuh 5 said flatly.

Numbuh 362 went on with her speech.

"The attacker identifies himself as KING SANDY. We received an emergency transmission from Sector H in which the aggressors were seen destroying the Sector H tree house. We will now play the transmisssion."

The big screen behind Numbuh 362 turned to the emergency transmission from Sector H. It faded in and out with static.

"Come in Moonbase! Come in Moonbase! This is Sector H! We have an emergency here! We are under heavy fire from unidentified ships off the coast! Some smaller ships have landed and unloaded infantry! We won't be able to hold them off! Requesting immediate assistance! NOOOOOO!" The kid giving the transmission was dragged away by two big goons covered in seashell looking armor. In his place appeared none other than King Sandy.

"Attention Kids Next Door Moonbase! This is King Sandy! Rightful ruler of every last beach on this Earth! I have taken a liking to your Sector H's tree house and have decided to grace it with the honor of being the location for my NEW SAND CASTLE! It will be from this location that I will usher in a new beach world order! My rule will spread to every last beach on this planet and only I will get to choose who may swim and play on them! Oh, and don't try to stop me. If you do, I'll personally see to it that every last one of you gets sent to the dungeon! LONG LIVE KING SANDY! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

"This is so horrrible! Nobody will be able to swim or make sand castles ever again!" Numbuh 3 cried.

"Don't worry Numbuh 3. I'm sure they already have a solution." Numbuh 1 said, trying to comfort her.

The big screen went back to the close up of Numbuh 362. She took her place at the podium again.

"Do not despair my fellow Kids Next Door. I have Numbuhs 1013 and 1775 here to offer a solution."

Two operatives stepped out from behind the big screen and walked up to Numbuh 362. They saluted her, and she them, and one of them took their place at the podium.

"I am Numbuh 1013, High Commanding Sea Oriented 2x4 Technology Officer. My associate, Numbuh 1775 is the same as myself. We have both worked at the KND Underwaterbase and have extensive Sea Combat training and experience. Intelligence has gathered what they can on King Sandy. What we know is that King Sandy has somehow rallied a very large army to take over Sector H. Probably promising them that, once he is proclaimed ruler of all beaches, they can swim wherever, whenever, and for however long they want. He amassed a very large Armada of ships and ordered a ground strike against Sector H. After conquering Sector H, he then set up a blockade of his ships to prevent any assistance to Sector H and to minimize any resistance against him. What Numbuh 1775 and myself are proposing is very radical but could go down in the Book of KND as a very historic decision. We propose that a first ever Kids Next Door Navy be formed to not just combat this menace, but to make sure that waters and beaches everywhere are safe for all of kid kind! It won't be easy and those who serve won't come home for a long while. But, rest assured, when you do come home, you return as hero's! Who among you will answer this call!?"

The grand hall erupted in cheer. The Moonbase itself seemed to quake. Any fear or shock the KND may have had died there and then. Instead, those dead feelings were replaced by anger and a sense of duty.

"I've made up mind," Numbuh 4 said flatly, "I'm joining the KND Navy..."

"What? But...Numbuh 4...Wally...I, I mean...w-we need you here..." Numbuh 3 offered.

"I'll come back, Numbuh 3, and when I do we'll be together again...me and, uh, the team I mean. Yea, that's it. Hahaha..." Numbuh 4 said, trying desperately to back-pedal.

"Yeah...You and...the team..." Numbuh 3 said, disappointed.