Disclaimer: I don't own Codename: Kids Next Door and I make no profit from this fan work. I'm just a geek, with a tad too much spare time, having a little fun. Like playing with action figures.
Wow, I really have a hit on my hands, don't I? Thank you all so much for your reviews and encouragement.
BTW I'm really sorry for the "false alarm" that occurred recently. I accidentally posted a review I wrote for "Operation: There Is No Operation" by Karkadinn to this story instead, and needed to post a "dummy chapter" so I could post a correction. Yes, I feel like a schmuck.
Comfort, Karma, and Awkward Situations:
Chapter II
The patrol was fairly uneventful. This was great because it meant they had the rest of the weekend to just enjoy themselves (provided they don't get called out on a mission, that is). Wally was something of an exception to this, as he always enjoyed a good fight. But, even he was looking forward to a relaxing Saturday. Of course, this was after they made their weekly excursion to the moonbase to report whatever they discovered (or didn't) during the Saturday morning patrol.
It was on the ride to the moonbase that the teasing started again. Kuki fell asleep listening to cutesy J-pop songs on her iPod (awesome stuff, like Tommy February 6). The others (except Nigel) were trying desperately to stay awake, not quite recovered from the early awakening. Nigel, as energetic as ever, was preparing to launch. But, Wally, going through fight withdraw, just had to open his big mouth.
"Looks like I don't get to see any action today" said Wally, rather disappointed not to get in a good fight with one of their various nemeses.
"Didn't you get enough 'action', last night?" asked Hoagie as he and Abby giggled.
"THAT'S IT!" yelled Wally, as he dived toward Hoagie, tired of the jokes yet relieved of his exhaustion.
"Oh come on, Wally! You walked right into that one!" defended Hoagie as he dodged Wally's attacks, himself enjoying a much needed adrenaline boost.
"Everyone, Stop it!" ordered Nigel "this isn't the time! We're leaving for moonbase, now. Everybody, to your stations".
Abby gently nudged Kuki awake as they all took their places on the shuttlecraft.
"Oh, and by the way Numbuh 4. You really did give him too good a setup for that last joke" Nigel added.
Wally merely grumbled his response.
"What joke?" Kuki asked innocently, wondering what she missed during her impromptu catnap.
"Nothing. Don't worry about it" calmly answered Abby.
"Wally mentioned that we didn't see any action on our patrol. And, all I did was ask if he got enough action, last night" explained Hoagie, his voice dripping with false innocence.
Wally was grinding his teeth in response. Abby shot a worried look at Hoagie, as if to remind him of their unspoken "it's Ok to embarrass Wally, but not Kuki" rule. But, Hoagie responded with a look of reassurance.
Kuki just looked confused. "He was in bed with me all last night. What kind of action would he get?" she asked cluelessly.
"Never mind. It's OK. Don't ever change" laughed Abby as she patted Kuki on the head. Kuki simply shrugged and returned to your station.
"If you're all done now, we've just arrived at Moonbase" informed Nigel as everyone clammed up in preparation to enter the docking bay.
As they walked on their way to the Moonbase lobby, Abby whispered to Nigel. "You mean to tell Numbuh 5, that you're not enjoying this like the rest of us?" she asked.
"I think it's hilarious, too. I've even got a few jokes I plan to tell, myself, after we're done with our work. I'd like to keep an air of professionalism in front of our superiors" answered Nigel.
"You mean in front of Numbuh 362" suggested Abby.
"Well, she's the Supreme Leader. So, of course, I want to make a good impression on her" Nigel explained.
"So, is that the only reason you're trying to impress Rachel?" asked Abby with a wink.
Nigel started blushing, hard. "I don't know what you're talking about, Numbuh 5" he swiftly replied as he tried to shoot a rather patronizing glare at her.
"Riiight" Abby sarcastically responded as she slowed her pacing to walk closer to Hoagie.
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There were no more innuendos for the next hour or so. Eventually, it was time for them to make their own report to Rachel herself. Abby giggled a bit at the way Nigel checked to make sure his shades were on straight, his breath was fresh, and his scalp was clean.
"Just making sure I look clean and respectable" explained an embarrassed, red checked, Nigel as he opened the door to Rachel's office.
"So, Sector V, anything to report?" asked Rachel.
"No adult villain activity detected Rach...er I mean Numbuh 362, sir" proclaimed Nigel in his most businesslike manner.
"Relax; it's just us in this office. You can call me 'Rachel' if you want to" the Supreme Leader assured.
"Of course. Well, as I said, we didn't find anything, Rachel" Nigel responded.
"Good! So far, none of the other sectors found anything, either. It'll be nice to finally have a break tonight. I'm exhausted. I was really busy last night" Rachel elaborated.
"Yeah, Wally and Kuki were pretty busy last night, too" Hoagie blurted out with a chuckle.
Abby joined in the laughter, as Nigel suppressed his own chuckles. Kuki stood with a confused expression, as Wally gritted his teeth in increasing rage. Rachel simply raised an eyebrow, not sure what had been going on.
Shrugging it off, Rachel continued to speak. "Anyway, you're the last sector to make your report. Which means that finally, I can go home for an afternoon" she explained with a sigh.
"You don't seem very thrilled about it" mused Nigel.
"I'm glad to finally have some time to get out of this place and relax. It's just that my brother can be a pain in the ass when there's nothing to do" Rachel clarified.
"He's a pain in the ass, regardless" Nigel quietly mumbled.
"What was that?" Rachel asked.
"Um nothing. Well, I hope you still have a great Saturday, Rachel" answered Nigel.
"Is that all you're gonna say to her?" whispered Abby.
"What else do you think I should say?" Nigel whispered back.
"Oh, never mind. I guess I'll have to do it" replied Abby as she rolled her eyes.
Rachel looked at the two operatives wondering what they were whispering about, and why their whole sector had been acting so weird today.
"Say Rachel. Why don't you come and hang out with all of us, today" offered Abby.
"What are you doing?" whispered Nigel.
"Helping you out. I'm keeping you from missing a great opportunity" Abby whispered back with a wink. Nigel rolled his eyes in response.
"Um… OK, I'll be able to leave after lunch" responded Rachel, pleasantly surprised. "You know, we're having meatball subs" she added with a wink.
"Well, I suppose I could join you, then" suggested Nigel.
"Sure. Anyone else coming?" asked Rachel.
"No thank you. I'm not too hungry, but I am hoping to take a walk out to the main lobby and check out the view of Earth again. It looked so pretty!" answered Kuki.
"Um…Kuki mind if I go with you?" Wally nervously inquired. "Um… 'Cause it never hurts to get a good view of the whole planet" he added after he noticed everyone smirking at him.
Kuki smiled and nodded her agreement.
"Ordinarily I'm not one to turn down a good meatball sub, but I heard they just upgraded the gravity generator in the lobby, and I've gotta go check it out!" excitedly explained Hoagie, thus answering any questions about whether food or technology ranked higher on his priority list.
"Well I guess these two need a chaperone anyway" Nigel agreed while flashing a cheeky grin to Wally and Kuki. Wally responded by gritting his teeth while Kuki's response was another naive look.
"Well, Numbuh Five can certainly go for a meatball sub" Abby added. Nigel gave her a suspicious look to which Abby winked. "Since you obviously need my help" she added in a whisper. Nigel rolled his eyes in response.
"Okay then. Shall we?" bid Rachel as they all left her office to their respective destinations.
To Be Continued…
I kinda meant to be further along by this point but, I think this still works. Sorry, if you've all been waiting so long. But, I hope you enjoy this, and please, please review!