Note: I will only be doing acronyms if I can think of one for the plot. Even then, I had trouble with this. Also I have seen the teaser, but this is the world of fanon so I can do what I want.

Other Note: I own nothing! (Other than a few OCs)

Operation R.E.T.U.R.N

Returning

Earthling

Thrills

Units

Right

Now

Numbuh 362 let loose another sigh. She had just turned eleven, giving her two more years till decommissioning. Still, she somewhat wished it was now. A close friend of hers, Numbuh 1 or Nigel Uno, had been chosen as the Earth representative of the Galactic: Kids Next Door. She knew it was a very big honor, but it didn't make it any better. He was one of the few people who helped her with her very tiring job of Supreme leader and the pressure was getting worse and worse. Mainly from requests to have her younger brother, Numbuh 363 removed.

"Seriously, this is the third one in an hour!" Numbuh 362 groaned as she put it in a shedder she had next to her desk. Harvey was one of the most hated operatives, possibly beating out Numbuh 13. He was bratty and believed himself to be the best operative ever, when the opposite was clearly true. He felt he had been robbed of being the G:KND and constantly defaced any memorials of Numbuh 1 put up around the moonbase. Numbuh 362 had too big of a conscience to get rid of him, so instead, she forced him into janitor duty in the arctic base along with Numbuh 13. Numbuh 363 had complained, but she told him it was that or decommissioning. At that point he gave in and resigned to his fate.

"Numbuh 362, they want you in the monitor room," Numbuh 362's face shot up, the operative startling her. It was a female operative with brown hair in ponytail and brown eyes, wearing a black tee-shirt with a guitars forming a X with a navy blue sweatshirt that had her numbuh painted on the back over it, black cutoff gloves, black shorts and black NIKES. That could have been any old operative, but three things gave away who it was. The first was a pair of old school piloting goggles that were on her forehead, next was a brown hamster with a black circle over his left eye sitting on her shoulder, and the most obvious thing, an eyepatch going over her left eye.

"God, Numbuh 417, you scared the crud out of me," Numbuh 362 scolded the other girl, who just grinned.

"I have that effect on a lot of people," Numbuh 417 said smugly. Rachel knew why, an eyepatch wasn't something you see on a lot of kids. The scar poking out from under it didn't do her any favors. No one really knew how she ended up like that, and Numbuh 417 really didn't like talking about it.

"So what do they want me for?" Numbuh 362 asked Numbuh 417 as they walked.

"I'm not really sure," Numbuh 417 said sheepishly as she rubbed her neck. "They asked for me and Sector V too, so it's got to be something big." The two females didn't talk much after that. Sure enough, Sector V was waiting in the monitor room.

"Would someone please tell me what the crud this is about?!" Numbuh 4 groaned. Numbuh 5 and Numbuh 2 nodded, but Numbuh 3 was too busy staring at the hamster resting on Numbuh 417's shoulder.

"He is so cute!" Numbuh 3 gushed. She went in to pet it, but jumped back into Numbuh 4's arms(not that he minded) when it growled at her.

"Easy Joey!" Numbuh 417 scolded the hamster, who just crawled into her pocket and crossed his arms.

"So angry hamsters aside, is there anything else interesting?" Numbuh 5 asked.

"Indeed," One of the workers in the room said. The other operatives turned to face him. "Early this morning, we found a very high-tech ship in the middle of the Atlantic ocean." The worker pulled up a picture of the ship for the others to see.

"So? It's probably an adult ship!" Numbuh 2 said.

"Take a closer look at the side of the ship," The worker said as he zoomed in on the side of the ship. Numbuh 362 gasped, the letters G,K,N, and D were found on the side.

"Could it really be him?" Numbuh 3 said happily.

"That's what we think, but this could just be an ambush. That's why Numbuh 417 is coming as well, she knows that area like the back of her hand," The worker said. As if on cue, Numbuh 417 puffed her chest out and smiled proudly.

"Wait, why am I going?" Numbuh 362 asked. She wasn't complaining, but she was still curious.

"You've been saying you want to go back in the field, what better mission then this?" The worker responded with a shrug.

"If that is really him, let's go get Numbuh 1 back!" Numbuh 4 cried out followed by a chorus of a yays.

The six kids were in the moonbase hanger, making some last minute changes before leaving. Numbuh 417 was showing Numbuh 2 her personal ship, The Sky Slicer, which was made from an old army fighter plane she found in a junkyard at home.

"How long did it take you to build this?" Hoagie said in awe.

"Not very long actually, I got some help from a friendly rival of mine. The two of us tore apart a bunch of competitions together," Numbuh 417 said. "Winning my first match was what got me into the Kids Next Door in the first place!"

"Sounds like you're a pretty good pilot," Numbuh 5 said as came over to see what was going on. Numbuh 417 grinned.

"Some say I'm the best pilot we've got," The eyepatch girl said. This got Numbuh 2's attention.

"Wanna have a contest sometime?" Numbuh 2 said slyly.

"You're on!" Numbuh 417 said as she jumped into the cockpit. Joey climbed out of her pocket and jumped into a smaller one inside the ship's innards. The other five boarded a S.C.A.M.P.E.R and took off for the Atlantic ocean

"Are we there yet?" Numbuh 4 whined.

"Numbuh 4, we have been in the air for five minutes!" Numbuh 362 told him. Wally just crossed his arms and gave an angry humpf.

"You get used to it," Numbuh 5 said to the supreme leader.

"And people wonder why I like working by myself," Numbuh 417 said through a comlink on the ship. This was true, after graduating, Numbuh 417 had asked to work as a moonbase pilot that went on special missions to find uncharted islands or temples and claim them for the KND. Due to the lack of people in this job at the time and her skills in a ship, she quickly got approved for the job. It wasn't easily though, Numbuh 417 found herself in the moonbase infirmary at least once a week. Still, she had found 40 new islands and defended them when needed, making the pain worth it.

"I see something!" Numbuh 2 said. Sure enough, the aircraft's wreckage was sticking out of the water.

"Computer, scan for lifeforms," Numbuh 417 said to her ship's radar.

"One life form found, species earthling," A robotic sounding voice said. The six kids set their vehicles into hover mode as the jumped onto the ship's remains.

"God, this is freaking creepy!" Numbuh 417 said as she pointed her glue gun pistols around. Her computer had been wrong before, so she just started carrying weapons wherever she went.

"Numbuh 5 agrees," Numbuh 5 said as she flashed a glance at a dead alien that looked like a anthropomorphic shark, before shuddering. A loud moan rocked the halls of the ship. The strangest thing was that it sounded human. Terrified, but still curious, the six kids moved forward. As they did, the moans began to sound like cries for help, but a very pained voice. They finally found a room were the cries could be heard clearly.

"O.K, whoever is making that sound needs to behind here," Numbuh 362 said. All of the operatives were terrified out there minds.

"Oi guess I'll knock the door off," Numbuh 4 said in a shaky voice. With a hard kick, Numbuh 4 kicked the door open, letting the operatives into the room. There, they found a sight that weren't sure if they should be scared, happy, or sad. It looked like a control at one time that had been smashed to bits by the crash(Scared). Everyone was dead other then someone none of them had seen in a year, Numbuh 1(Happy). However he was being crushed under a large piece of debris(Sad).

"Numbuh 1!" All of the operatives cried as they raced over to him. Numbuhs 2, 4 and 417 got the debris of him and Numbuhs 3, 5 and 362 tried to look over his injuries. From what they could see, he was cut up all over his body, one of his eyes had been swollen shut, he had bruises everywhere and he seeming to dropping in and out of consciousness.

'Uh, R...Rachel? Is that you?" Numbuh 1 said quietly. Numbuh 362 started tearing up as she gripped Numbuh 1's hand.

"Yes, it's me. We're gonna get you out of here," Numbuh 362 as she, Numbuh 4 and Numbuh 5 each helped lifted him up. The group slowly moved out of the ship and back to their own vehicles.

"Numbuh 417! Call the moonbase!" Numbuh 5 said to the lone operative, who had flown ahead.

"Way ahead of you!" Numbuh 417 said back as she placed a call to the moonbase. It was picked up by Numbuh 44a.

"Let me guess, medical crew?" Numbuh 44a asked sarcastically.

"Yeah, but not for me. We found Numbuh 1!" Numbuh 417 said as her ship reached outer orbit. She wasn't sure if Numbuh 44a believed her as he just stared in shock. He ended the transmission after a few minutes and Numbuh 417 found he did believe her as a medical crew quickly brought Numbuh 1 into the med bay. A big commotion was made, but luckily, Numbuh 362 used her powers as supreme leader to clear the room out. The only operative that stayed was Numbuh 10, who got special treatment because she was Numbuh 1's cousin.

"What is taking them so long? The stress is going to kill me!" Numbuh 2 whined. He had been pacing around the room for the last ten minutes. That being said, no one else was really able to sit still either. Numbuh 3 had trapped Numbuh 4 in a bearhug, which he was trying to break out of. Numbuh 5 sat on a nearby bench staring at Numbuh 1's sunglasses with Numbuh 362. Numbuh 10 and Numbuh 417 were just staring into space with Numbuh 417 mumbling things to herself every once in awhile. After what seemed like forever, the head doctor, Numbuh 02 came out.

"How's Numbuh 1 doing?" Numbuh 3 asked.

"Other then a bunch of injuries, not bad. In fact he wants to see you all right now," Numbuh 02 said as he stepped aside, letting the seven operatives in. Numbuh 1 was eating a slice of pizza as the kids crowded around his bed. He quickly found himself inside a bear hug/dogpile of five of his friends and his cousin. After a while, they finally got off of him.

"While I didn't hate that, it still hurt." Numbuh 1 said.

"Consider it payback for not saying good-bye!" Numbuh 10 shot back with a grin. Numbuh 1 smiled.

"Alright, that was a bit a of jerkish move, it good to see you again, Tara," Numbuh 1 said as he and his cousin hugged again.

"So, why did you come home, Numbuh 1?" Numbuh 4 asked. Numbuh 1 looked at the ground.

"I was getting really homesick. Also, they had gi-huge-ic expectations for me. I thought I was going to the next space Numbuh 0, but the things they fight are ridiculous. After a while, I finally just gave up. Oh, and Numbuh 74.239 is an alien," Numbuh 1 explained.

"So, that's why he went missing," Numbuh 362 noted.

"So, you're here to stay," Numbuh 5 said hopefully.

"I'm back for good!" Numbuh 1 announced, leading to another bear hug/dogpile from everyone but Numbuh 417, who still just stood on the side, chuckling to herself. Numbuh 1 finally took notice.

"Numbuh 417, good to see you again," Numbuh 1 said as the female pilot walked over and the two shook hands.

"Same to you old friend," Numbuh 417 said. The two hadn't seen each other for a while, but were pretty close in their CND days as they bonded over their odd appearances(Numbuh 417's eyepatch and Numbuh 1's baldness). "Nice hair by the way,"

"I can't believe it took you so long to notice," Numbuh 1 joked.

"I noticed, just didn't say anything," Numbuh 417 said, rolling her eyes. The other six kids finally took notice of the messy brown hair that had grown out of the former bald leader. Numbuh 5 ruffed it playfully.

"Numbuh 5 wishes we could see the delightfuls faces so bad right now!" Numbuh 5 laughed, which everyone but Numbuh 1 joined in on.

"Why can't we see their faces?" Numbuh 1 asked. The other six operatives faces changed into frowns or sheepish grins, rubbing their necks or arms.

"The delightfuls have been missing for a year, Nigel," Numbuh 10 said at last.

"Really?" Numbuh 1 said in a very guilty sounding tone.

"Yeah, Father's been lookin' all ovah the world for ya," Numbuh 4 said.

"It's not your fault Father has anger issues," Numbuh 5 said to her leader after seeing his guilt. Then, she remembered something. "Here, Numbuh 5 thinks you would want these back," Abby removed Nigel's G:KND's specs and placed his old sunglasses on his face.

"Thanks Numbuh 5, I was wondering how long it what take me to get out of here. I want to pick up where I left off," Numbuh 1 said in his old leader voice.

"Glad, you asked, ," Numbuh 02 said. "According to reports, you can return to active duty in about a week,"

"Sweet!" Numbuh 4 cheered. The rest of Numbuh 1's friends joined in, but the buzz of a commutator cut them off. Numbuh 417 pulled it out of her pocket and grinned at the operative calling.

"Hello?" Numbuh 417 said in a smug voice.

"Where are ye?! Aye've been lookin' all over the moonbase for ye!" Numbuh 86's shrill voice rang out into the room, forcing Numbuh 417 to pull it away from her ear to avoid her eardrums being blasted out.

"Can we talk later? I'm in the middle of something!" Numbuh 417 shot back.

"Fine! Aye'll see you at the Lime Ricky's," Numbuh 86 mumbled before hanging up.

"What did you do?" Numbuh 5 asked.

"Nothing! I made a bet with Numbuh 86 and I think I lost, not sure though," Numbuh 517 sighed before turning to Numbuh 362. "Can I go? Numbuh 86 is going to kill me if I don't show,"

"You can leave, Numbuh 417," Numbuh 362 said. Numbuh 417 gave a quick salute before leaving. The rest of the kids turned back to Numbuh 1.

"So, happy to be home?" Numbuh 362 said with a smile.

"You bet!" Numbuh 1 said.

"I better not have lost this. Crud, think Numbuh 2 rubbing off on me," Numbuh 417 said as she walked into the soda bar. The bet between the pilot and the irish girl was to see who finish more of their assigned job in a month. Even with her track record, Fanny still had a much easier job, so Numbuh 417 had already brought the ten bucks she knew she was need to owe.

"Over here!" Numbuh 86 said as she waved to Numbuh 417, who sat down in the chair next her.

"Found five islands overall," Numbuh 417 groaned. Numbuh 86 grinned.

"Eighteen decommissionings," Numbuh 86 as she held out her hand, which Numbuh 417 begrudgingly placed the money in. "Ye probably coulda found more if ye hadn't been making out with Ace!"

"Not so loud!" Numbuh 417 cried as she clamped a hand over Fanny's mouth. As much as Numbuh 417 really didn't want to admit that, it was true. She had met Ace at a ship part store several years before and the two had only recently admitted their feelings and started going out. Numbuh 417 was sweating, but then grinned as she let go of her irish friend. "I wouldn't be talking miss 'I love Numbuh 60 aka Patton!'" Now, it was Numbuh 86's turn to blush.

"Aye do not!" Numbuh 86 said as Lime Ricky brought the two girls drinks.

"Getting serious for a minute, guess who finally came back today?" Numbuh 417 said. Numbuh 86's eyes got really wide.

"Numbuh 1?" Fanny guessed. Numbuh 417 nodded. "Nevah thought aye'd see him again,"

"Me neither," Numbuh 417 said. The two sat in silence until Numbuh 417 saw someone of interest.

"Hey, look who's here," Numbuh 86 turned around to find Numbuh 363 walking into the bar, his classic frown and all.

"Ye wanna tell him?" Numbuh 86 said with a devilish grin on her face.

"His reaction will be worth some laughs," Numbuh 417 responded with the same grin as the irish as the two stood up.

As Numbuh 1 continued to stuff his face, the rest of his friends told him about all then things he had missed. Harvey's demotion, the new weapons, and, his favorite, Grandfather finally passing.

"At least we never need to worry about him again," Numbuh 1 joked, getting laughs from his comrades. Suddenly, loud smashes were heard, followed by Numbuh 417 and Numbuh 86 getting thrown into the room by a very annoyed/angry Numbuh 363.

"Maybe telling him about Numbuh 1 coming back was a bad idea," Numbuh 417 groaned. Numbuh 86 nodded before the two girls fell unconscious.

"Rachel! Why couldn't you just let Numbuh 1 die?" Harvey whined. Despite everyone knowing that Nigel and Harvey didn't like each other in the slightest, they all gasped. Even if you hated another operative, you never leave anyone behind unless you need to or forgot. Even then, you still need to go back. Numbuh 362 stood up with a stoic face, grabbed Harvey by his ear and dragged him into the hallway. No could hear what was said, but when only Rachel came back with a smirk, everyone knew she had threatened Numbuh 363 with something.

"What did yew say?" Numbuh 4 asked in wonder.

"Oh, nothing, I just told him that I would shove broccoli down his throat if he ever said something like that again," Rachel said in a very happy tone.

"That's a little extreme, Numbuh 362," Numbuh 5 said, shocked.

"If you ask me, he had it coming!" Numbuh 417 groaned as she woke up. This reminded the other operatives in room that the two girls were still on the floor. Numbuh 3 and Numbuh 10 helped the girls back their feet. Numbuh 86 grinned.

"Looks like ye were telling the truth," Fanny said as she punched Numbuh 417 in the shoulder. Joey climbed out of Numbuh 417's pocket and over to Numbuh 3, who quickly picked him up and started petting him.

"Sorry about him getting feisty earlier, he has trust issues," Numbuh 417 said.

"So, he's a lot like you!" Numbuh 362 joked. Everyone laughed including Numbuh 1. It felt good to be home.

Here you have it! The first story of the Return Verse! Just so everyone reading this knows, DON'T skip stories, most will contain elements that will come back later on! See yah!