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I updated! YAHOO! Sorry for the wait guys, I needed a bit of a break. This isn't my best chapter, so don't kill me! So... Enjoy!


Chapter 10

Showtime

"Okay, then take this! Here you go. Weren't you here before? What happened to the other weapon I gave you? Wait, don't answer that Numbuh 13, I don't want to know. Just take this. Take this, this and this, okay? Good, now go!"

Virginia sighed as she finished up the last of the weapon giving. She sat down and buried her head in her hands, taking a breather. She didn't notice someone come up to her and sit down beside her. When she felt a tap on her shoulder, she shrieked and jumped up. She sighed in relief when she realised who it was.

"Hey Numbuh 35, I'm so exhausted."

"We all are, Numbuh 23. But we still have the battle to go through. Not to mention the aftermath, Bartie reminded.

Virginia nodded. "Yeah, I know... So, do you know how long we have until Father and Son show up?"

"About an hour, at the very most... You worried?" Bartie questioned.

"Yeah," Virginia replied simply. "I can't believe this is happening so fast."

Bartie sighed. "We still have the actual battle, remember?"

"I know, it sucks!" Virginia exclaimed. "I wish this whole thing hadn't happened. I wish we'd never had a fair and met the kids. Then we wouldn't be in this stupid mess. It's so annoying."

"Awkward. Don't forget awkward," Bartie added.

Virginia blushed. She had completely forgotten about her future with Bartie. She replayed the moment she was told in her head.

"My name is Numbuh 58 also known as Celeste Stork..." she trailed off as she turned to Bartie.

"Who's your mother?" Bartie asked curiously. He seemed nervous as to what the answer would be.

"Virginia Sims..." Celeste replied shyly.

Bartie and Virginia's eyes widened as they blushed. Virginia backed away a few paces before running out the door. An awkward pause followed.

"Yeah, very, very awkward. Though it most probably wasn't awkward when we got together and stuff. I mean, right now we're just kids! Of course we'd feel awkward. It wouldn't be human if we didn't! We-"

"Virginia, you're rambling," Bartie informed.

"Huh? Oh, whoops."

"Don't worry about it."

They sat in silence for a while, sneaking side glances at one another. As the other looked, they would blush and face straight ahead. This kept going on for a long ten minutes before Bartie stood up, incredibly fast. Virginia let out a cry, showing her surprise.

"Okay, I know this whole thing is awkward, but could we please forget about it? This decision is going to be made heaps of years from now! We don't need to-"

"Will you be quiet? We're not the only ones you know! Some of them can't even forget about it because they have no choice!" Virginia yelled, cutting Bartie off.

Bartie's eyes widened. "Huh? What are you talking about?"

"Kellie is what I'm talking about! Don't you remember? She had to go to the hospital area of Moonbase because she got really sick! Numbuhs 3 and 4 are worried sick!" Virginia replied, yelling.

Bartie sighed. "I'm... I'm sorry. I just got carried away."

Virginia's eyes softened. "That's okay. Anyway, we should get to where everyone's setting up for battle."

Bartie nodded and the two made their way to where Father and Son were supposed to start attacking them. They noticed Fanny and Patton speaking to each other about something. They ran up to them.

"Hey Numbuh 86, Numbuh 60!" Bartie greeted, waving. "What's up?"

"Nothing really. We were just wondering where the others were. Especially Thomas. He should be here by now," Fanny replied.

Virginia and Bartie noticed that Fanny hadn't yelled at Bartie. She hadn't really been herself since the future kids arrived. It was like she'd lost her angry demeanour. Everyone hoped she'd changed for the better and that it wasn't temporary.

"Last time I heard he was with Kellie," remembered Virginia. "Celeste told me he should be coming, whether he liked it or not."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Patton asked, baffled.

"I think it has something to do with Kellie... Celeste wasn't exactly clear on that part." Virginia snapped out of her thoughts. "So have you heard about anything from the others?"

Fanny nodded. "We just got a message from Numbuh 5 saying she, Numbuh 2, Melissa and the rest of the future KND are attacking the enemy from behind. Numbuhs 3 and 4 are going to make sure Kellie's okay before coming and I have no idea where Numbuh 362 and Numbuh 1 are."

"We're right here," said a British accent. Everyone turned their heads to see Rachel and Nigel marching their way towards them with determined expressions worn on their faces. Behind them were Thomas, Harry and Celeste.

"How long until they come?" Bartie asked.

Harry glanced at his watch. "Approximately forty minutes. We'd better get ready soon." He gave a questioning look to Nigel, who nodded. Harry took a M.I.C.R.O.P.H.O.N.E. out of his pocket and drew in a breath.

"Kids Next Door, BATTLESTATIONS!"


Kellie sat in her hospital bed, staring up at the ceiling. She felt incredibly guilty for not being able to go and help with taking Father and Son down. She heard a knock at her door and looked up to see Kuki and Wally. She motioned for them to come in, in the process noticing that she could barely lift up her hand to do so. She observed them as they came to her bedside.

"Me and your... Dad..." Kellie smiled as she heard the awkwardness in her mother's voice. She could tell that they were both still a little disturbed by being married in the future. Kuki began again. "Your dad and I are leaving now, so if there is anything you want, just ask."

Kellie shook her head, making her hair even more disordered than before. "I don't need anything. Now go! Go! Shoo! You have a battle to get to!"

"Okay, Kellie. But we love you," Kuki reminded.

"I know, I know. Now go kick so Father BUTT!" Kellie cheered.

"That is why you're my kid!" Wally exclaimed as he and Kuki walked out the door.

Kellie laughed until her parents were out of earshot. She sighed and turned over onto her side. She was going to be lonely for a while, unless she counted her thoughts as company. It was then when something dawned on her.

My parents had a worrying look on their faces when mum said that she and dad she loved me. It was the same look as Thomas had when he left the room earlier. Could he... No. He can't.

Kellie pushed the thought into the back of her mind. She heard the sound of her communicator watch beeping. She answered the call and was surprised to see who it was.

"Hey Numbuh 43! I'm gonna give you the battle LIVE so you won't miss out! This program has been broadcasted thanks to your friend and teammate, Numbuh 80!"

Kellie smiled. "Thanks Thomas."


Next chapter you will find out what exactly happened to Father with his accident. Also, you will find out what Father did to one of the operatives!

By the way M.I.C.R.O.P.H.O.N.E. stands for:

Mini
Instrument
Conquers
Raging
Off-putting
Pitch
Helping
Organize
New
Excitement

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