Hey everyone! Here's chapter 7 sorry it took me just over a week to update, been so busy, had coursework (which is now finished :) so proud) Anyway....This follows straight away from where the last chapter ended. I hope you all enjoy thanks to all my reviewers, keep it up as it really does keep me motivated. Enjoy R&R thankyou! x
'Look if you've come for a lecture, Numbuh 313 beat you to it,' Nigel remarked Numbuh 274 ignoring it as he continued.
'I'm not here to lecture you Numbuh one, there is no need to have that attitude. I am here to tell you about a plan that we know father is plotting. We have had operatives working undercover around father's mansion to keep an eye on things…but lately it has come to our attention that three operatives have disappeared.'
'What is he plotting?' Numbuh one asked seriously, pushing his frustration aside as he focused on what he was being told.
'Well our sources show from the Kids Next Door that he is ultimately aiming to turn us all into teens through an unbreakable force field which will eventually catch every kid in range. However while we know that this is his intention, we fear he is going to try something more severe if this fails. That is something on which we are still retrieving information on however as Father clearly believes that this plan will work.'
'Does Numbuh five know about this?' he questioned, Chad shaking his head.
'She's the supreme leader of the Kids Next Door and you've kept this from her?!' Nigel remarked in exasperation, 'Numbuh five should have been informed before anyone.'
'Numbuh one, if you'll let me explain…Numbuh five is due to receive a transmission today from the Galactic Kids Next Door later today.'
'A live transmission I presume,' he replied thinking that he may be able to deliver it. 'Correct,' Chad nodded,
'So what are my requirements?'
'We will be carrying out a mission to stop their plans from getting to far…In order to prevent it reaching out of our depths we are sending a solo experienced operative. That operative shall be you Numbuh one.'
'I'm going back to earth…?'
'Yes…for this you must, though I warn you Numbuh one, your return must be kept confidential for now. Father wants to see you brought down along with the operatives of Sector V more than any other, so for your protection it is in your best interests to be discreet until your time to stand comes.'
'Well that's no problem, though Father won't ever get past Sector V,' Numbuh one remarked proudly, 'when will I be required to depart?'
'Almost immediately; report to the weapon sector for a quick brief on your assignment in one hour,' Chad explained, Numbuh one complying with this when Numbuh 274 called his attention again.
'Yes sir?'
'I know you think I don't know anything about you. But I'm aware of the fact you'd be loyal to your friends, even if it meant going against the laws of the Galactic Kids Next Door.'
'Chad…' Nigel began, Numbuh 274 holding a hand up in way of silencing the operative sat across from him.
'You were told when you came here that there would be no going back, but to be honest I think even though you follow orders, your friends will always be your first priority as you are to them.' Nodding Numbuh one found a slight smile across his features though his answer was careful and at best cautious. 'It is a remark I cannot comment on,' he said finally Chad grinning at Numbuh one.
'You're a wise operative,'
'Yet even the wisest operatives; or even the ones who think they're most focused can make the biggest mistakes,' he answered truthfully. Once alone, Nigel finally relaxed looking around the room and taking his laptop on the bed. After turning it back on, Numbuh one loaded up a message entering the designated address and keying in the password to get through the security of Sector V.
Meanwhile, at Sector V's operations room, Numbuh two was still trying to track the source of their anonymous calls from the previous night, while Numbuh four greeted Kuki cheerfully as she entered the room, still a little unsteady. 'Careful,' Wally exclaimed catching her as she stumbled, Kuki giggling as she stood up, a blush across both their faces. 'Sorry Numbuh four I guess I'm quite steady yet,' she said sitting down on a chair.
'I told ya, you should 'ave stayed in bed,' he replied shaking his head,'
'I told you I'm okay…' she answered dismissively, 'anyway…you must really like me…' she then went on, Numbuh four looking at her in shock when she continued. 'You actually stayed in my room with me, you must really like rainbow monkeys,' she beamed, Numbuh four looking repulsed by the suggestion, 'don't worry Numbuh four…I'm kidding,' she grinned putting her arms around his neck with a wide smile.
'Yeah Numbuh threes definitely better,' Numbuh two grinned as Abby walked in smiling,
'Well Numbuh five just thinks its good to see that Numbuh three is at least up,' Kuki and Wally looking up to her as Numbuh two also glanced over. 'Still nothing yet Numbuh five,' he reported.
'Well keep working on it, Numbuh five's heading up to the moon base, Numbuh four you're with Numbuh five, and Numbuh three you are to stay here and rest.'
'But…'
'It's not arguable Numbuh three, you were injured and still need to fully recover, so just chill out for the day girl, and you are only to assist with anything if necessary.'
'Okay…' she sighed.
'Numbuh two keep an eye on her, let Numbuh five know if there are any problems and keep her posted with this mystery caller.'
'Got it Numbuh five,' he nodded, Abby then taking her leave with Numbuh four following her keenly, questioning what he would be needed for. 'Numbuh five needs you to join her on the moon base for the work I'm required to do today.'
'Which is…?'
'Well, we have the captured teens on the moon base, they will be going into prison transfer, however, Numbuh five wants to know just what they were after when they attacked. I want you to question them.'
'Sweet,' Numbuh four grinned, 'those cruddy teenagers won't know what hit them when I get in there,'
'Yeah…'
'Say…Numbuh five, can I ask ya somethin'?'
'Sure.'
'Why are ya so hard on yourself lately? Ya doin' a great job, and I mean what happened to Kuki…that wasn't your fault, ya gotta believe that.'
'Thanks, Numbuh five knows what you're trying to say, but she just feels that she's responsible for anything which goes wrong. Because she doesn't want to see her friends get hurt when she fought alongside them, and she doesn't wanna lose anyone close to her…that's all. But Numbuh five will be fine, you just stay focused on doing what you do best Numbuh four.'
'You too Numbuh five, and I meant what I told ya last night…Numbuh one is proud of ya, an I know one day he'll come back.' Watching him with an understanding expression, Numbuh five felt somewhat comforted as they then reached the highest point of the tree house and mounted the pad where the S.P.A.C.E.J.E.T awaited them. Getting in and starting up the control panels, dialling in the codes and setting the coordinates Numbuh's four and five made the necessary connections with the moon base and Sector V's transmissions before setting off. 'Report to Numbuh 86 that Numbuh five is on her way up to the moon base,'
'Recorded and sent,' confirmed the voice of an operative, 'will you require a meeting with any other operatives?'
'Until Numbuh five sorts out the paperwork, she's not sure who she will need to see as of yet. We'll be coming through the main entrance so have those who fought during the snow day present.'
'Confirmed.'
Sitting back for a moment, Numbuh five then took on the control system, keeping an eye on it as she and Wally went on a steady course towards the moon base. 'So what do ya reckon those teenagers were after?' Numbuh four queried, Abby shaking her head in way of answer,
'She has no idea, but if Cree's involved it's nothing good…' Thinking about her last encounter with Cree, Numbuh five was filled with anger. Her sister always felt she had the upper hand when it came to a fight, especially considering most of what Abby had been taught she had learnt from Cree. However Numbuh five knew how far she had come since Cree's betrayal, and she knew one day the time would come to show that to her older sister. 'Numbuh five…we'll be at the moon base in about ten minutes, did ya want me to do anything?'
'No, there's nothing to be done, just ensure the moon base has opened the gateways to allow us in.'
'Right Numbuh five,' he responded, contacting the operatives that awaited their arrival, and there in the distance was the discoloured tree house that was home to the moon base and centre of the Kids Next Door.
Looking out into the night like sky with stars close in reach and the moon mere metres from them was something Numbuh four and five had seen only too often. 'Numbuh 86 are you receiving? S.P.A.C.E.J.E.T Sector V is approaching.'
'Acknowledged Numbuh five, I shall see you on the main levels,'
'Right, ending transmission,' she concluded as they now landed safely into the moon base. Coming out Numbuh's five and four were greeted by numerous operatives as they made their way up to the main area where as assured, Numbuh 86 waited for them. 'Good day Numbuh five…oh ya never said you were gonna bring a boy with you,' she whined,
'He has reason to be here, while you fill Numbuh five in on the latest news and reports that have been filed; he will be meeting with our teenage prisoners.'
'Yeah, an' besides at least I don't capture and tie up my own boss when on a mission,' Numbuh four countered remembering how Numbuh 362 had been stopped in her attempt to find out vital information through undercover work within the delightful children's mansion.
'Fine! Numbuh 46, take Numbuh four to the prison transfer unit now!'
'Yes Numbuh 86,' a red headed operative nodded, stepping forward and leading Numbuh four down the corridor who looked notably satisfied with himself. 'So…' Numbuh five began as they started towards the central room. 'What is there to report?'
'You've been in the centre of anything to report Numbuh five,' Numbuh 86 explained, 'do you have the files on the snow day incident?'
'Yeah they're here,' Abby nodded handing the papers over and watching silently as Numbuh 86 flicked through them.
'How is Numbuh three?' Numbuh 86 questioned coming to the injuries listing,
'She's alright…so what is Numbuh five needed for?' Abby asked getting to the point, Numbuh 86 drawing a breath as she closed the file, holding the door open for Numbuh five as they went into the main room. On screen stood an operative that Numbuh five recognised in an instant, a formerly assumed enemy of the Kids Next Door after his departure from the age of thirteen. 'Numbuh 274, what can Numbuh five do for you?' she said standing face to face with the operative, his uniform the same black suit as the other Galactic Kids Next Door operatives. 'I have a report for you Numbuh five, relating to the work of Father,'
'Yeah I remember, you required the services of a few operatives,'
'Yes, however three operatives have disappeared on the grounds of Father's mansion.'
'What? Why was Numbuh five not informed of this sooner?' Abby asked, requesting two operatives to go and look into the disappearance immediately, 'because the disappearance was not heard of until earlier this morning,' Numbuh 274 cut in 'however those who remain have reported back to us, and we have learnt of Fathers latest plans…'
'Numbuh five is listening,' she said crossing her arms as Numbuh 274 explained in more detail what he had informed Numbuh one of that day. 'So what happens now?'
'We need you to keep an eye on the whereabouts of both the delightful children and father. I understand you have been using surveillance?'
'Yeah, Numbuh five has been kept informed on any situation involving them. So shall we take it from here?'
'On the contrary, this case will now be led by the Galactic Kids Next Door,' Numbuh 313 cut in appearing on screen beside Numbuh 274.
'What?' But you can't do that, Numbuh five is supreme leader, she decides what goes on around here,' Numbuh 86 argued,
'Yeah, and in the Galactic Kids Next Door we decide when we're involved, so I suggest you be quiet Numbuh 86 before you receive decommissioning,' Numbuh 313 snapped.
'Don't you dare threaten them,' Chad spat angrily, 'Numbuh five has been responsible with Sector V's team for many successes, do not doubt that.' Turning from the operative who continued to exchange glares with Numbuh 86, Numbuh 274 concluded their meeting.
'We'll be in touch; you shall receive any news as soon as we have it. Though this is in the capable hands of the Galactic Kids Next Door, be prepared for any form of attack.'
'Whether or not it is in your "control" the Kids Next Door will always fight for whats right as a team, Numbuh five doesn't need to be told anything other than that,' she said leaving the room with no further word. Once dispatching out the items of paperwork and meeting up with Numbuh four, Numbuh five was grateful to know they would soon be returning to their own sector. 'So what did you get out of them?'
'Well it took a while but I got everything out of them. It turns out they were being briefed on the mission as they went along. The only ones who knew exactly what was going on was those who got away,' he remarked annoyed at the lack of information, though Numbuh five praised him regardless.
'It's still good Numbuh four, at least we know who we need now,'
'You know the ones who escaped?'
'One only too well,' she replied coldly, as Numbuh 86 now joined them. 'Numbuh five needs you to follow every movement of Father and let me know if you see anything suspicious, Numbuh five wants to know exactly whats going on and whats happened to the three missing operatives. Do everything to recover them, and let Numbuh five know when you're progressing.'
'No problem Numbuh five ya can count on me,' she grinned eager to impress her new boss.
'Do you really think these new plans are gonna be a big threat?' Numbuh four asked as they got back in the S.P.A.C.E.J.E.T,
'Numbuh five doesn't know. But if Father's involved then we will be ready…'
So will Numbuh one be reunited with his team when he returns? What does father have planned and just what is Cree after? All coming up very soon....I shall update soon, please review and thankyou to those who have reviewed so far, it means a lot. Thankyou and goodnight! x
