What is Lost Can Be Found
Third person Limited to Nigel's POV:
Another meeting had been called today. However, this time, Dexter had called it. Everyone was slightly confused and slightly annoyed to have yet another meeting this week, back to back at that. Everyone filed into the room and sat down quietly however, wondering what was so important, and discovered quite recently, to need yet another conference meeting. Everyone couldn't help but notice that even Mandy looked slightly confused, so, who called it?
"I bet you are all wondering why I called you here." Some people nodded, (Rude little things… And Billy) while others remained silent. "Nigel, Morton, Green and I tested a new invention yesterday. We found something of interest that we thought needed discussed. Before anyone asks, yes, it does involve a topic of deep controversy from yesterday." Most people started keying in at about that point. No one needed to say it, for the majority of them knew he was talking about the discussion of Ben's disappearance and supposed death. Samurai Jack looked up with a slightly worried slightly confused expression. "Dexter, what exactly was found?" Nigel frowned when he recalled what they saw; the others might not see that as hopeful. "Instead of telling you, I shall just show you."
True to his word, Dexter got out the 'F.C.D.A.B.' or as Dexter called it, the 'Bat Bot'. Pfft, the 'F.C.D.A.B' sounded much cooler in his opinion, who knows; maybe he's just biased because he's a KND officer? Dexter then took out a small chip from it. "Computress, get the screen up please." "Of course Dexter." A screen came down the wall and everyone turned to get a better view. Dexter walked over to some computer and put the chip in, for a moment, there was just blackness and voices. Nigel and Dexter could hear themselves discussing the coordinates and all that mumbo-jumbo. After a few seconds the screen came on and they could see Nigel looking at it.
"You sure it works?" The Dexter on the screen merely nodded while setting up the GPS in its system. "Now, let's hope it flies." The Nigel frowned. "You haven't tested it?" The red-headed genius on the screen waved his hand nonchalantly, "This is our test." Both the Nigel on the screen and the real Nigel face palmed at that. You'd figure that a genius would have done prior tests during creation. "So, we don't know if it'll even work?" "Precisely Nigel, do not be so worried though, it if does not work I can always remake it." The KND officer on the screen sighed and backed off to let Dexter do what he wanted to. The Dexter frowned and picked up the bat. He activated the wings and double checked everything. "Here we go." He then threw it into the air.
They all watched as it flew across the sky, reaching its destination after a while. They saw the cliffside where it all happened. It was quiet during the time; nothing seemed out of place, which was odd to say the least. Why had nothing changed? Didn't the fusions wanna go after the watch? The Bat bot then descended down the edge, towards where the brunette hero had fallen.
No one said a single word as they started to descend. As they went lower, the blood and damage to the walls got a bit more noticeable. Some people grimaced at the sight of the blood and tear on the wall from an attempt at slowing and or stopping the damage from the fall while others were accustomed to such sights. In spite of knowing what was at the bottom, the lack of a body, Nigel wondered if it was such a good thing for him to of not been there after all. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, they reached the bottom of the cliff. People were silent for a moment, confusion clearly ringing out. "What is this? What was the point of showing this?" Mandark's aggravated, nasally voice rang out.
Dexter didn't so much as bat an eye in his direction as he responded, "Pay attention to the surrounding area. If you notice the blood on the ground slightly shifts, as if he tried moving. But then, here, it looks like a drip pattern." "So, you're saying someone moved him?" Blossom's voice came out as soft, but was still very noticed by everyone in the room. "That is in theory." Mandark stood up looking downright irritated by this point. "The purpose of this meeting was what exactly?" Quite a few people in the room glared him down, making him shrink back a bit, but his ego was so strong he quickly regained balance.
"It was to help decisions be made." Nigel sighed; basically what he was getting from this was that Dexter was trying to see if they wanted to go searching or if they should go ahead and pick a new general. Knowing Dexter and Ben as he did, he gathered that Dexter was hoping for a search option. Either way if they said no he could just use the F.C.D.A.B. to try and find the location and then follow the trail before it disappears. People were silent as they mentally made their vote. "We need to decide on what to do about our missing commander." A screen appeared in front of everyone with only two options. 'Pick new Commander and hold off the search until more information is found.' Or 'Start searching the general area.' People were hesitant to answer, while they did miss their commander they also had other things to worry about, not everything is black and white.
Nigel saw people cast their votes, he himself had casted his own vote long ago. You couldn't see what others had picked and it's a different order every time for each person, it was to prevent people from fighting over an issue. A few minutes passed before the screen showed the results. Out of 34 officials there were only 13 that voted to go ahead and pick a new leader and the rest picked to search. Everyone turned to Mandy; it was obvious what the majority wanted to do.
Mandy frowned and thought it over for a moment, the pros and cons. "We cannot put too much effort into this, nothing even guarantees that he is alive or within reach. We can create a small team of 3-6 fighters. That is all I will allow." While that wasn't the biggest number it was a lot better than sending out a single person. It ignited a small spark of hope. Rumors would be spreading like wild fire not too long after the meeting, that was for sure. "You may decide who you feel would be best for the search, but I will either veto or agree to your final decisions." After a few buttons were pressed, another screen popped up, but this time, it had a list of names. The maximum limit you could pick was 6; it recommended that you picked 6 just in case. Nigel quickly searched for his name; he wanted to be there to help his friend.
After finding his own name, he looked for other people to choose. He knew his team would be very useful, but you need a wide variety when it comes to fusions. Not to mention Mandy would throw a fit if they all tried to go. He ended up voting for Blossom, Samurai Jack, Rex Salazar, Princess and himself. Each one he had a fairly good reason for.
Ben was very close to the Utoniums, so naturally it will help all of their nerves to have 1 of them go. Blossom is the most level-headed of the sisters and was also a great leader. It's no secret that Jack acts kinda fatherly to Ben, something about Ben's personality reminding him of his son? Either way, Jack was used to fighting to protect what he loves and can be a fierce fighter. Jack also doesn't have many problems following directions as long as they go with his moral code. Rex had once flirted with Ben and got in so much trouble with his boyfriend for it. After that funny event he and Ben became pretty good friends, and rivals in some ways. They constantly compete. Rex seems very full of life, is used to following orders (to a degree), and is a strong fighter as well. Princess was a fairly bizarre choice, as was his reasoning. Princess has a small (painfully obvious) crush on the brunette (even if he's rejected her many, many times. It would help if he wasn't so kind about it.). She always seems to find him when he wants to avoid her, sounds handy in finding him. Finally, himself because of his worry for his friend, he supposed that was slightly selfish, but would you blame him?
After a few minutes Mandy glanced about the results, quickly narrowing out options. She then looked up and straightened her position, a telltale sign she was about to speak. "It is decided, Samurai Jack, Blossom, and Numbuh 1 will investigate." Nigel mentally hoorayed, glad he got to go. Numbuh 1 glanced at Jack and Blossom, noticing the relief in their eyes as well. Seems they wanted to search too. "You start your search tomorrow, good luck." Everyone filed out of the conference room once more, except this time, with a little more hope in their hearts than before.