Author's Note: If you flame this, please make sure it is because you dislike the story and not because you dislike slash. Okay? I can take criticism, but the first review that says "Slash sucks" or "Omg, u r so gay! Wy r u so gay?" I'm going to go off. I'll update my other stories later. I need to get this started before it drives me nuts.

Pairings: 86/362 and 2/86 later (because I love a good triangle).

The doors made a swoosh noise as they closed behind a tall blonde, but she ignored it. She was used to it by now, but to the others in the room it sounded deafening. She tucked her hair behind her ear as she surveyed the group. She smirked at all of them. "Welcome to the Teens Next Door," she glanced down at the clip board, making sure no one was missing. No one was. "Numbuhs 1 through 5, previously of Sector V, and Numbuh 86." The group, except the red head at the end, who Numbuh 362 had just noticed was sitting several inches away from the others, all smiled back at her.

"Well, Rachel, this is a surprise," Numbuh 1, Nigel Uno gave a small nod. "I guess I should have known you'd be taking over for Maurice, though. But why are the others so shocked? We didn't get much time to talk to you….I got 'decomissioned' three weeks ago."

"You're asking why the long wait before the induction for everybody else?" Rachel guessed. Nigel nodded. "Reorginization. We're trying to figure out who's jurisdiction is which sector of each group of Teens Next Door. We only take the best of the best, and while that means we get a lot of capable operatives, we also wind up with more work than we can handle at times."

Everyone accepted this explanation, but Fanny remained silent. Rachel noted how odd it was for the redhead to be quiet, having worked at her side practically since their induction into the Kids Next Door. They had known each other quite a long time, but all Rachel could recall in that instant was that Fanny yelled a lot. For some reason if she knew anything else about the girl, the information was escaping her. Fanny shifted, her eyes meeting Rachel. Rachel frowned and looked away.

"Sir, how will the hierarchy work?" Fanny finally spoke. Figures, Rachel thought to herself. The first thing Fanny wants to know is who she'll be able to boss around. This is going to be disappointed for her.

"Well, I'm first in command," Rachel figured it best to start with the obvious. She knew to start from the beginning, "Second in command will actually be Nigel, followed by Patton. After that, everyone's on the same level."

Fanny wasn't the only one staring at Rachel in that moment. "I'm …thrilled," Nigel admitted, but pressed on, "But why give me such a promotion? 86 and 60 both greatly outranked me before our decomissio--"

Rachel cut him off. "Because as far as field agent work and organizing group attacks, you're the best. Don't let it go to your head, though," She warned, "Patton is second-in-command in that he makes a good leader as well, but he doesn't quite have your success rate and he's too used to training cadets now. I'm not sure he can move back to seasoned operatives that easily."

There were no arguments. Few ever dared to argue with Rachel. She had been in the Kids Next Door longer than any of them and had risen through the ranks quite quickly. Her skills were both well known and respected.

Fanny would not question her, but she did stare down at the floor, extending her legs out as far as they would reach to stretch them. The lack of power was irritating her, but not as much as the fact that Rachel had chosen two boys to be over her head in terms of power. She could have at least given Numbuh 5 the job, Fanny noted bitterly. What use is Nigel Uno, anyways?

She threw a glance at Rachel, about to speak her mind. But she choked it back down. There was no use, and while Fanny was a brave girl, even she would not stand up to 362. She was their leader, after all. And Fanny could respect her.

"How will divisions by sector go?" Fanny decided to ask to try to get her mind away from her annoyance.

"You see everybody in this room?"

"Yeah…"

"Meet Sector V of the Teens Next Door," Rachel said boredly. "And before you ask, yes, it does include me. I can't exactly be based up at the Moon when the Teens Next Door is supposed to be kept secret from even the Kids Next Door."

"Numbuh 5's just wondering," Abby said from the corner, "Is all we're going to do spy mission on the teens, or are we actually going to do any of the fightin?"

Rachel smiled. "Excellent question, Numbuh 5. Yes, we'll still be fighting. In desperate times we'll be relief, but for the most part I'm sure at least one of us will be found out from time to time. I ask that everybody be quiet about it, but the inevitable fight will break out. Those things always do happen."

"Cool," Numbuh 2, Hoagie Gilligan, noted from his corner. "But what about access to 2x4 technology?"

"Limited, at best," Rachel admitted. "I can provide you with raw materials, but finished products…practically nil."

Hoagie actually looked excited rather than downtrodden about this new revelation. Fanny watched him for a second before rolling her eyes. Stupid boy… She thought to herself, crossing her arms.

"All right, any other questions?" Rachel's air became businesslike as she waited. No one said anything. "All right then, you guys can go. Except you Fanny. I need you to stay behind to help me with paper work. You remember the old process, right? Herbie was decommissioned, so I'll need someone else to help…"

Fanny stayed planted where she was, her way of showing she'd stay. The others left, all talking loudly as they headed up the stairs and out of Rachel's basement. "Okay, here's the deal, 86," Rachel said with a sigh, "I don't have paper work. I just wanted to make sure you're okay. I'm sorry I gave those jobs to Nigel and Patton, but…" Rachel gave another sigh. There was no way around it. "But they really were the best for the job."

"I know, sir," Fanny admitted, glad Nigel was out of ear shot.

"So you're okay?"

"Yeah."

"Good…" Rachel nodded, motioning that it would be all right for Fanny to leave. Fanny started to head up the stairs when she heard her name called. "Yeah?" She stopped where she was, not turning around.

"I will need you to help me with paper work tomorrow, okay? I can handle the few papers I've got tonight, but their sending me more tomorrow that have to be done in triplicate, and I could use a hand."

"Okay," Fanny said stiffly before making her exit. Once outside she took a gulp of fresh air, relieved to be out of the basement. She felt a strong sense of disappointment. What's wrong with me? She asked herself. I feel disappointed, but….what do I feel disappointed about? She sighed. Must be that Nigel got my job…yeah…that's probably it.