Author's Note: Dragon, here! So, after reading several awesome KND fics, I decided it was high time to do mine! Although I warn you, it is something you may not expect (as you probably already suspect from the summary). But rather than ramble, I'll let you read the "series" overview of KND Prime!
OVERVIEW
Times have changed since the end of the Seventh Age of the Kids Next Door, yet many things remain intact. The things that terrify, affect, and disgust children in the real world are amplified and exaggerated within the world of the KND. That is the staple that remains even into the Eighth Age. New staples include the children acting in their environments as adults do in their own. Examples include boys watching cartoons and drinking soda while acting up (grown men watching sports and drinking beer while acting up), kids complaining about how much they hate school (more than usual, which alternates with adults complaining about how much they hate their jobs), children "pretending" to pursue certain jobs like selling clubhouses or making movies (alternating with Real Estate Agents and directors making big-budget blockbusters), and kids under 15 driving go-karts to school, home, and hang-out spots (grown-ups driving cars to work, home, and bars and clubs). In addition, hence the rating, some antagonists are much, much darker than the ones in the old show; as some of these guys are meant to abuse, abduct, and neglect children. Keeping with the spirit of tradition, the main characters are five 10-year-olds, the group consisting of three boys and two girls. Ironically, just like the old show, despite being children, most of them speak with mature and precise dialect most of the time while remaining vulnerable to typical childhood interests.
This aside, there are also many differences given the fact that I wish to avoid impersonation and imitation. The use of codenames is an example of the notes that have been altered slightly. Whenever the team is not on a mission and surrounded by their peers or adults (civilian, not villain), they are referred to by their true names by such. They even refer to each other by their true names during these times. But when it's time to go to work, whether they're in the presence of their peers or not, they refer to each other by codename. In addition to the changes is the skills and abilities of the KND operatives. While still trained as cadets in weaponry, battle tactics, and hand-to-hand combat among other things, the operatives of the eighth age are physically enhanced by something called the "sugarsoldier" serum (a parody of the supersoldier serum from the Captain America movie) for the sole purpose of giving them a chance against monsters and creatures that have proven to be troublesome for all KND members over the many eons it has existed. As for the weapons and technology, they still involve the use of wood (or 2x4), but rather than using household products and old junk for stability, the wood is merged with a special type of metal that provides stability and allows them to do the same things as their older versions of the past could, but with more powerful results (Note: This is in the future, so things have changed a lot). Interestingly though, via their paint jobs, they look like harmless kids' toys (water guns, water blasters, plastic swords, plastic arrows, etc.)
The most obvious change, however, is the team positions and personalities, but why don't you just read for yourselves?
Numbuh 1000- The witty, sardonic Leader of Sector L, known for his calm, cool, and confident demeanor regardless of the situation and for his frequent clutching and eventual eating of mini-twizzlins (a parody of twizzlers). He also has a dark past that dates back to a time before he joined the KND. He is the field reporter for the KND Nightly News.
Numbuh 2000- The Transportation Expert of Sector L, known for his tendency to get easily excited, his fidgety, flailing behavior, and his "popaholism" (overconsumption of soda, parodying alcoholism), often getting hyped-up (drunk), subsequently getting a headache (hangover), and needing to dry up (sober up) afterwards. He is an anchor for the KND Nightly News alongside Numbuh 3000.
Numbuh 3000- The Second-in-Command of Sector L, known for her vanity and obsession with all things relating to fashion and sweets. She is the slightly older (by five months) sister of Numbuh 4000. She is an anchor for the KND Nightly News alongside Numbuh 2000.
Numbuh 4000- The "Diversionary Agent" and Medical Specialist of Sector L, known for her cheerfulness, frequent bubblegum chewing, nearly-obsessiveness with "Gemstone Bunnies", and trigger-happy nature. She is the slightly younger (by five months) sister of Numbuh 3000. She is the weathergirl for the KND Nightly News.
Numbuh 5000- The Scientist/Technician of Sector L, known for his big appetite (despite being thin), unnatural interest in girls, kleptomaniac nature (though this is usually limited to food and he insists that he's "borrowing" the stuff), and jealousy when other boys get the good end of his interests rather than himself. He is the cameraman and technician of the KND Nightly News.
Author's Note: Btw, I'm open to questions, comments, and because this is my first fanfiction, constructive criticism. However, I would like reviews to stay in the review box. I've heard that writers/readers choose to send them privately rather than publically. Please do not do that with me. I would rather people know what it is that others are reading or are going to read. Well, I think I've placed you guys in enough suspense! Time for the "pilot episode": Operation S.C.A.R.E.K.I.D!