Disclaimer: I do not own KND…….I think we've established that fact but oh well, on to the story.

Chapter 9- Party Crashers

"Now, we have everything covered, and we can keep an eye on them," No. 1 said into his Tuna can communicator. "Remember, keep and eye on Amber and Cree."

"Got that, No.1," No. 4 said from his station in the vent on the floor of the plaza by the fountain.

"No. 2, 3, and 4, we are going silent now," replied, No. 5, who was by No.1, into his communicator.

- - -

Amber and her friends enter the plaza by the food court, and Amber yelled, "Let's get this started!"

The music started and Amber mingled and introduced Jessica to important members of the Teen Ninja. Near 8:30, four male members came towards Amber holding No. 4, who was yelling and trying to fight them.

"Wally, why in the world is he here?" Amber asked.

"IDK, ma'am, but he was carrying this," one of the guys said as he handed her a tuna can communicator.

"A communicator," she said looking it over. "A short range one at that, which means the rest of the sector is here. Search the grounds!" She turned on the communicator. "Nigel, can you come out and play?" She looked up and around. "You there, where did you find him?"

"In a ventilation shaft," he replied.

She turned to the communicator, looked up at the nearest vent and said, "KND, come out and play before I let me favorite football team use Wallabee for tackling practice. You have five minutes to decide. I'm in a merciful mood right now; after all, you might be tired of hiding in that vent waiting for a plan that isn't going to come. Nigel, think of your sector members."

- - -

Nigel looked down though the vent at Amber. She was looking at the exact vent that he and No. 5 were in as she spoke into No. 4's communicator.

"Nigel, if you don't move, we'll you and your buddies. We already know which system you're in and have all possible exits covered. Don't you remember what I taught you about leading a sector? Hmm… about leaving nobody behind. I only want to talk to you. I am obeying my orders of not stirring up the hornet's nest as it were."

"Nigel, don't listen to her, it's a lie," No. 5 said a little too loudly.

"Abby, I am not lying, what you are listening to is a party not a meeting. I just want to show you that we're not seaming all the time, like by bratty siblings and Father. Nigel, I know that you're in that vent, just come out with your friends, or…" she walked over to No. 4. "Wallabee here will have the fight of his life, and you know how cruel I can be in hand to hand combat."

"No. 1, what are we going to do?" No. 2's voice came from the communicator.

No. 1 sighed, they were trapped and Amber knew it. "All right, Amber, we're coming out."

- - -

At the exit of the system, they met the Teens and were brought to Amber, who was smiling at Nigel as if she knew he would surrender.

"This was a trap from the beginning," No. 5 said.

"Why don't you believe me, Abby?" Amber asked, getting in Abby's face. "Is it because I'm a teenager, or is it because I took your sister away?"

Abby rolled her eyes at the question.

"I want to know, Abby."

"Leave No. 5 alone, Amber, you wanted to talk to me," No. 1 said coming to No. 5's rescue.

"Think of an answer Abby," Amber said and took Nigel away from the group. "Nigel, the supreme teen leader told me to try to control my teens and not to stir up the hornet's nest, until we know what you are going to do. Aren't you supposed to be planning how to crash my siblings' birthday party? And since you started this I can technically do this." She punched him hard in the gut. "See you at the party." She turned to the teens. "This party's over, kick them out and go home."

She turned and left the mall with her friends. When they reached her Mustang convertible, they saw Sector V get kicked out of the mall. She drove home with her friends. When they got to the mansion, she saw that it was only 9:30.

"We might as well start with Avatar," Amber said. "I'll go and make popcorn."

Amber headed toward the kitchen and threw a big bag of popcorn in the microwave and while it was popping, she went into the entertainment room and grabbed season one of Avatar. Then she walked back to the kitchen, grabbed a bowl, took the popcorn out of the microwave and poured the popcorn into the bowl. Then she grabbed some sodas and then rushed to her room.

Her friends had already moved the room around so that they all could watch the movie comfortably. She put in the DVD and they watched Avatar.

- - -

"We got beaten up again," No. 4 said. "Why did you surrender, No. 1? I could have taken her."

"No, you couldn't, No. 4, she was the only one who could beat Father up. And she strategize during fights, she adapts and changes tactics at a drop of a hat. No. 417, 362, 86 and I are the only ones who can remotely keep up with her," No. 1 replied. "We're back at square one, and I know that she won't obey the Court's orders for too long. She did tell the truth about being in a good mood tonight. I've seen her in the worst mood possible and it wasn't a very pretty picture."

"How are we going to capture her on July 17th?" asked No. 2.

"That's a long time from now. We'll come up with a plan by then. Get some sleep, tomorrow we're planning how to make sure that the Delightfuls share that cake," No.1 commanded and walked to his room.

He looked in the mirror, lifted his shirt, and saw a bruise start to form. It could have been worse; she could have tortured us and locked us away, he thought as he wrapped some gauze over the bruise. I'll see her again on Tuesday anyways.

- - -

"Amber wake up," Cree said, gently shaking Amber. "It's already seven o'clock!"

Amber opened her eyes and saw that the last episode of Avatar Season 1 was ending. "When did I fall asleep?"

"I think during Balto of the Water tribe," Stefanie replied. "And the twerps are looking for you."

"Figures, they want my help for Tuesday's plans. Tonight is season 2," Amber replied and then she walked to the kitchen.

Chef Pierre was looking at cake recipes.

"Chef Pierre, can you make me and my friends a separate cake, please?" she asked.

"Of course, Chocolate right?"

"Yes," she said grabbing a banana and then searched for her siblings. She found them and asked, "What's up?"

"There you are," they said in unison.

"You don't have to speak in unison all the time, it just creeps me out," she said.

"Sorry, sis," David said. "How was the trap last night?"

"It went as planned. What is your plan for Tuesday?"

"We have our cake pound the KND."

"Please, that is all you do and how many times has that worked? You need to think of more creative and practical ways to get rid of the KND," Amber said slightly annoyed.

"What do you propose, sister?" Lenny, the one with the helmet, asked.

"I don't know, have a few teens fight them. That way your cake will most likely stay intact," she replied, and then left the room

~Tuesday~

"I can't believe that you two are wearing kimonos," Cree said.

"Well, I am going to enjoy this party," Amber replied leaning against the wall, watching all the kids file in to watch her sibling eat the cake.

"Happy Birthday…….." sang the kids.

"Oh, goodie, now we can eat our cake," said the twerps.

Suddenly, Sector V broke in, as usual, and Nigel yelled, "Not so fast Delightful Dorks! You are going to share that cake!"

"Oh contraire, No. 1," they said. "We were going to have our cake pound you, but our brilliant sister gave us some inspiration. She will fight you."

"What?!?" Amber shouted.

"You said let the teens fight."

"I meant other teens, not me. I'm on holiday!" she complained. "But fine, my friends and I will fight your battle."

She and her 3 friends walked towards Sector V.

"It's my lucky day, I get to fight Nigel and Wally," she said smirking.

Cree singled out her sister.

"Jessie, you can pick either No. 2 or 3," Stefanie said.

"I'll take No. 3," Jessica stated.

"Fine with me," replied Stefanie.

"Okay, let's get this underway," Amber yawned, as she got into a fighting stance.

She glanced at the cake and found away to take her revenge on her siblings and a taste of their cake. No. 1 and 4 moved to flank her, but she flipped out of the way to put No.4 in No. 1's way. Then she punched No. 4 in the gut and side stepped No. 1's attack.

"Come on, this is disappointing, I expected a challenge," she teased. "Nigel your moves are like totally predictable, you are going to have to, I don't know, do something unpredictable."

"Very well, then," No. 1 replied with a look of amusement, as he dodged a kick.

Suddenly, No. 4 showed up and pushed her headfirst and sideways into the Delightfuls' cake. She got a mouthful of the cake as she called out in surprise.

"That is for beating us for the last few times," No. 4 shouted.

"Amber, are you okay?" asked one of the male teen ninja, as he hurried to her.

"I am fine. Fight Nigel, I need to teach Wally a lesson," she said glaring at No. 4 as she got up.

"As you wish," the Teen replied.

She walked towards No. 4 and then attacked. They somehow fought to the head of the table. She grabbed No. 4 by the collar and smirked.

"Wally, thanks for the taste of that cake, now, I think I should return the favor," she said.

Then she threw him sliding down the table until he hit the cake. The cake exploded and everyone got a taste of the cake. The Delightfuls looked livid that their cake was destroyed, and the caught Amber's eye. Amber shrugged as if to say, it's your fault that it was destroyed.

"Teenz, there is nothing here to fight for, let's leave, now," Amber yelled and then turned and walked out of the room.

The teens followed her and she led them to the basement.

"Amber, you have cake in your hair," Cree said.

"Thanks for letting me know, Cree. Anyways, everybody except Cree, Stefanie, and Jessica, go home or practice fighting," she said, then quickly walked to her room for a change of clothes and went to take a shower.

- - -

The KND operatives reached their tree house.

"Did we win or lose?" No. 4 asked. "Amber kind of left after throwing me into the cake."

"Well, we did complete our objective, but we were getting our butts kicked until Amber left," No. 1 replied. "I would say yes, we won."

"At last we finally completed a mission for once this summer," said No. 4.

- - -

After her shower, Amber led her 3 friends to the kitchen where Chef Pierre was waiting for them.

"I have really out done myself with your cake, Miss Amber. Are you planning on leaving soon?"

"Yes, today if possible. Do you know where Father is?" she replied.

"He should be in his study my little Cherie. Should I have your cake delivered to your shuttle?"

"Yes," she replied and then walked to the study.

The door was closed, so she knocked.

"Enter," Father's voice said.

She entered and asked, "Father, is this a bad time?"

"No, I'm not busy right now."

"Can I ask you for a couple of favors?"

"Sure, Amber, what are they?"

"Can you tell Jessica's parents that she's with me training? And can you and Mr. Boss make the 27th an adults' night out?"

"Yes, I'll tell her parents for her. Let me see about the 27th, you want to talk to your spy."

"Actually, he wants to see me in person," she replied. "I'm headed back to the base."

"See you here on the 28th," he said.

"Why do I have to be home then?" she asked confused.

"Grandfather has ordered a family reunion in the Bahamas, both sides of our family has to go," he replied.

"Oh, I'll be back by then."

"When Mr. Boss and I plan for the 27th I'll contact you," he said.

She nodded and walked out of the room. She found her friends and then left for the mars hideout. They ate the cake in her quarters and then walked to the bridge.

"Heather, contact Chad for me," Amber said, sitting in the Captain's chair.

Chad appeared. "What is thy bidding, Amber?"

"Status report. What are our biggest issues?" she replied.

"KND has upped the search for our base, and Maranda has been trying to make people regret electing you as supreme leader, I seriously suspect that she will try to betray you."

"KND is easily dealt with, but the second problem is a dangerous one," Amber said, deep in thought. "I'll think of a solution."

"Should I call a meeting when you arrive?" he asked.

"No, I want my arrival non-existent. No welcome parties. If your suspicions are right Maranda might make a move. Only say Cree is arriving," Amber commanded. "I'll hide among her staff and sneak back. I need to find out if Maranda and Jack are planning something against me. Meet us in my room after we arrive."

He nodded and ended the transmission. Amber rose and walked out of the bridge.