11th March 2013 Monday

Day 70

I reckon it's smooth sailing with main story chapters until…hmm…17th? Planning ahead, planning ahead…

Don't care if people's names are right or wrong, there is no information anywhere online to tell me otherwise which is very frustrating.

Disclaimer: I don't own the show.


"There's one distress call on the outskirts of Metro City," Jenny declared, her eyes quickly scanning the multiple cameras. "Not sure what it is exactly but if we get there soon, more information will come."

"Sounds good," Dex happily replied as the rest of his team made their way towards his ship. The leader walked up to his wife, mirroring each other's smiles.

"I'll be back soon," he kissed her fringe while gently rubbing her stomach.

"And I'll be waiting," she finished his sentence after he parted from her, stealing a few glances as he walked towards the door.


Jenny was the last to buckle up her seatbelt, and once the pre-flight procedure ensured no technical faults, the ship was soaring in the sky, cruising as it located their destination.

"Down there," Zap shouted, pointing down to a clear location on the surface. Sure enough, there was a noticeably large creature on the grass field; a crowd of people gathering a safe distance away while others were running for their lives. To his boss' instructions, the pilot angled the steering wheel and the ship landed with a small thud.

"Let's get to work, team," the three younger entomologists all shared a smile. It had been a while since Dex had been excited about a mission, because one way or another, it would circle round to his father. Unless it was something involving his wife or expecting child, it had been difficult to get a smile on the entomologist's face.


Springing in to action, this team felt more prepared than they ever had. The insect was a simple swamp beetle, known for its terrifying appearance yet gentle nature, so this mission seemed like a piece of cake.

"Ready everyone?" Dex stood forward, the rest of the crew standing in preparation stance before the attack. A gun was fired, and a large rope was laced around the legs of the bug.

"Jenny?" Dex questioned, turning around to his engineer. "I didn't tell you to fire."

"I didn't," she replied in shock, looking around for the source of the object. Dex's attention turned back to the insect, but his mouth dropped at the sight.

"Good job, team," Winston put his hands on his hips as Jenny 8, Lenny and Leech pulled on the ropes that tied down the bug. The crowd surrounding the scene cheered with joy at their now safe territory.

The other team stood dumbfounded at the new development, watching in surprise as the other 'fake' team was surrounded by questioning fans.

"Sally Keener, Metro News," the reporter introduced herself to Winston, holding the mic in front of his face. "Tell us, will your actions keep us safe from these dangerous insects."

"Well Sally," he began, eyeing the insect smugly. "You can be assured that this insect poses no threat to anyone. It may look frightening but it's nothing but a harmless beetle," the crowd applauded; content with the entomologist's answer.

"Aw man," Zap kicked the dirt under his foot. "Looks like we won't be getting any recognition."

Dex felt his knuckles crack as the interview continued, the citizens praising the work of the other team.

"We're the experienced Hamilton Habitat crew," for an instant, Dex could've sworn that Winston flashed his gaze to him. "And we're here to keep you safe from alien insects."

Dex pushed past his team, making his way back to the ship.

"Oh Dexter," Winston called, moving towards his son. It took all his strength for Dex to turn around and keep his composure.

"I just wanted to give you this," he handed over a piece of paper, the leader's eyebrow raising as he read every word. "I mean, it's only fair. After all, this is my ship."

The entomologist sighed exasperatingly, stepping aside to let the other team enter the ship. The piece of paper was scrunched up and dropped on the ground.

"Let's go guys," he shuffled slowly, moving towards their small yellow cruiser which was now their ride home. "There's nothing left for us here."


I think this plot is very interesting, what about you guys? I was thinking of using Doctor Monogan instead of Lenny, but you might find out why I didn't in later chapters. R&R!