I'm not going to tell you about Numbuh 4's chase. Everyone knows about THAT, it's been made into at least three books, four movies, and one video game. It's a fascinating story, going across nations and involving all sorts of people, but it's far too well known. Everyone's heard of Numbuh 4's daring dash across the world, dodging his pursuers, eluding the network, seeking allies wherever he could.
It's perhaps the greatest rogue agent story ever, but I'm not writing this to tell stories everyone already knows. I'm telling the stories no one does. And though everyone knows about the troubles of Numbuh 4, very few have heard about the troubles of Numbuh 3. Not surprising, I suppose. There's not much drama to a person sitting in a cell. And, till recently, that's all we thought she did.
Well, we know better now, and it's time to add to the history books. I don't suppose you know yet, but recently, one of the prisoners discovered some faint writing on the floor of his cell. From studies, it appears to be a diary of sorts, recording a former prisoner's time in the cell.
We can't verify it was Numbuh 3, though the tube is the same one she occupied. I can't pretend this account is definitive, all we have is tapes from recorders, witness accounts, and other various evidence. But if it is true, as I believe, then perhaps Numbuh 3 had more to do with the Reworking than anyone. Without her, we would have never been able to turn the KND on its head and rebuild anew. We should have never managed to save it from destruction.
So it's time to reckon up accounts, and give credit where credit is due. For years you've been hearing the story of Numbuh 4. Listen now to the diary of Numbuh 3.