Chapter 1

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"For us, when you get caught in the middle it's called a crossfire. Most likely you'll die…but there's a slim chance you could still get out alive. I've been through crossfire and I've made it out fine. But the question is…what would you do if you were caught in one?"

I can still remember the last time. I can still remember Kuki's face with her bright smile. That was two years ago. Two years ago, I landed in a forested area near the KND Sector V tree house. I was nursed back to health by one their members, and when I was well they asked a few questions of me. All went well until I kissed her. It started going downhill from there.

At first when I was rescued, I thought everything was going to be okay. Maybe I was going to get off easy. Instead, I had to face total humiliation. When you're stuck in the kitchen doing janitorial duty for almost a year, I tell ya, you learn real fast.

I got on to my missions real quick. Regaining popularity wasn't easy, but it came after doing several dangerous missions. Everything I did really helped to raise my status back as a commander now. I bet you're thinking that's the happily ever after. For a while, I thought that too. Until I got this in the mail…

PLEASE REPORT TO:

Recon Offices

P.S. This should be a piece of cake

"Huh? I'm to report to the Recon Offices? I guess there's no way I can avoid it. It's not like it's some sort of party invitation."

Quickly acting, I took the elevator to the Recon Offices downstairs. Usually if the Recon Offices calls you up and you know you didn't lose something, it's really nothing to celebrate.

"Sit down, Zack. We have a special request made just for you."

"Yes, sir."

"Zack, you're almost fifteen years old and I'm glad to see you're maturing."

"Thank you officer."

"Now then I don't want you embarrassing yourself at this. The KND have requested your presence."

"My presence? Which sector?"

Instantly I felt myself starting to panic. I have to go back there again? That's like asking me to drink some Draino!

"No sector really. It was Global Command. Number 365 is assigning you to Sector V."

At that moment, I wanted to bolt out the door. It was so tempting but I stayed. As I said before, when you're stuck with janitorial duty you learn real fast.

"Yes, sir. When am I to be leaving?"

"Tomorrow. At 6:00 AM in the morning. You'll need to be at the airport by 4:00 AM for security reasons."

"Sounds good sir."

"Good. Now finish up you paperwork and pack. You'll have lots to do there."

As soon as he was done speaking, I immediately got up and walked to the door. Why do I have to go back to Sector V? I mean, I don't think they really want me back especially Number 4! No, I can't go AWOL or that'll definitely get me some prison time. Yeah, I'll just have to suck it up and go. Maybe it'll boost up my status. I guess I could look forward to that…

Meanwhile at the Sector V's Tree house

"What do ya mean he's coming back? I thought that loser was gone for good?"

"Number 4, I don't think we can do anything about it. Number 365 gave us this order and we have to follow it! You know we can't fend off the teenagers' super weapon by ourselves!"

"Fine! But keep him away from Number 3! You know what happened last time!"

"Yes, Number 4. I'll make sure. But for now we all need to be prepared to greet him. Supposedly if we're nice we could make a powerful ally! Then we could defeat the Delightful Children from Down the Lane!"

"I suppose so."

Number 4 walked away grumbling. That jerk was coming back and he knew it. Number 4 took a quick glance at Number 3 before going up to his room.

She looks quite happy playing with her Rainbow Monkeys. Don't worry Kuki, I won't let anyone get between us.

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