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"This thing will only respond to my voice when I give the commanding word." Mashi said evilly to himself. Currently he was underneath Numbuh two's latest vehicle. He was supposed to be "helping" Numbuh two build the vehicle so that it functioned at full capacity. In reality he was sabotaging it for a bigger scheme he had planned for later.

"What was that Numbuh 202?" Hoagie asked, coming in. Mashi mentally kicked himself to turn his 'evil''off' for a while.

"Oh, just um…working out some calculations…" He lied. He pulled himself out from underneath the ship.

"Oh, well…I found a new engine to install. It should operate better with a piston-powered engine, what do you think?" Hoagie asked.

'I think you're an idiot.' Mashi thought to himself, but he told Hoagie with a bright smile, "You're not the 2x4 technology specialist for nothin'!"

"Great! Help me set this up, alright?" Hoagie asked.

Meanwhile, at the park...

"Mate, we prob'ly should stop now for two reasons: One, my stomach isstartin' ta hurt and two…we're all out of Chewy Pellets." Wally said, turning the bag upside down and dumping out the crumbs. Bradley let out a sad sigh. Wally smiled and patted his head.

"No worries mate, I'll just buy more tomorrow, alright?" Bradley clapped his paws and Wally grinned.

"You koinda remind me of Kuki when she's watching Rainbow Monkeys." He said. He then paused and sighed sadly.

"Kuki, what am ah gonna do? If am'm not careful, Mashi could seriously hurt her and the others." He stared off into the lake. Bradley had a sad look on his face. He walked up and place his head in Wally's lap. Wally smiled and scratched Bradley's fur.

"Thanks Numbuh 6." He said. Bradley smiled and nuzzled into Numbuh four even more.

At the treehouse…

Abby was showing Mashi to the door.

"Are you sure I can't see Numbuh 3?" He asked.

"Trust me Numbuh 202, she's not in da best of moods to see you right now." Abby said. Then she thought, 'since you've made Numbuh 4 so upset, which in turn makes Numbuh 3 upset'. Mashi frowned.

'This must have something to do with Numbuh 4. He's having an affect on them. I gotta step things up and quick.' He thought. He cleared his throat.

"You know Numbuh 5, the school dance is coming up next week and I was wondering…" Abby put her hands up.

"Whoa, hold up now. Whatchu drivin' at here boy? You know you ain't exactly Numbuh 5's type." Abby said.

"Oh, no, no!" Mashi cried.

"I was merely going to suggest that you speak to Numbuh 3 on my behalf. I wanted to ask her to go with me." He said quickly, putting his hands up in defense and smiling. Then he smirked.

'Although, asking you out in front of Tubby and Baldy could help with my plans too!' He thought. Abby folded her arms.

"Look, you can talk to Numbuh 3 yourself, when she's available…which is NOT now. Why don't you come back later, say like tomorrow?" Mashi shrugged.

"Sure, I'd hate to upset anybody." He looked around.

"By the way, where's Numbuh 4?" He asked. Abby closed her eyes.

"Sorry man, but Numbuh 5 can't disclose such information to you, pro Numbuh 4's wishes." Abby said as Hoagie came entered on his way to the kitchen. He came up beside Abby.

"Numbuh 4? Oh, he's at the park." Hoagie blurted out. Abby's eyes went wide and smacked herself on the forehead. She angrily nudged Hoagie.

"NUMBUH 2!" She cried.

"Ow!" Hoagie rubbed his sore spot.

"What did I say!" He asked innocently. Abby put a hand to her temple and shook her head.

"Am I…missing something?" Mashi asked looking confused.

"Look, Numbuh 202, it may be best for you to AVOID Numbuh 4 right now, okay?" Abby said. Mashi shrugged.

"Sure, whatever you guys say. I'll see you guys later. Oh! And Hoagie, I'll pick up that some new cables for the ship for ya." Mashi said, walking out the door.

"Thanks man, see ya later!" Hoagie cried, waving. Abby closed the door.

"He's a great guy, huh?" Hoagie said. Abby angrily folded her arms and tapped her foot as she stared at Numbuh 2.

"What!" Numbuh 2 cried. Abby shook her head.

"Just when Numbuh 5 thought you couldn't be any denser! Look man, something is going down between Numbuh 3, Numbuh 4, and Numbuh 202. You and me have been tryin' ta hook Numbuhs 3 and 4 up for months! Haven't you noticed that Numbuh 202 is creating tension between them! Numbuh 5 was tryin' not to give away Numbuh 4's location. She thinks that Numbuh 202 might try to keep Numbuhs 3 and 4 apart."

"Aw, you're crazy Numbuh 5." Hoagie said, waving away the idea.

"Numbuh 202 wouldn't do that. He's a great guy! In fact, I bet if we asked him, he'd help us get Numbuhs 3 and 4 together."

"Hmm, I don't know. But until Numbuh 5 can be sure of what's going on, don't do or say anything stupid that might upset Numbuh 3, or Numbuh 4."

"Like what?"

"Like mentioning Numbuh 202…period! You got it!" Abby asked, leaning in close. Hoagie felt a blush creep up on his cheeks. Abby apparently wasn't aware of how being so close to Hoagie was affected him. He was sweating but she thought it was out of fear from her being intimidating.

'God she's beautiful. If I had the guts I'd kiss her right now but…" Hoagie thought to himself, when his thoughts were interrupted.

"Listen, don't mention Numbuh 202 around Numbuh 3 or Numbuh 4 at all! Do I MAKE myself CLEAR Numbuh 2!" Abby cried, grabbing his collar. Hoagie gulped again.

"Heh, heh…clear as c-crystal." He said, grinning sheepishly.

"Good!" Abby released him.

"Now Numbuh 5 is gonna go talk to Numbuh 3." She said.

"R-Right. Um…I'm gonna get a snack. You want anything?" He asked. Abby paused and turned around.

"Boy, what did I just say?" She asked with her hands on her hips.

"I know, but…you know, in case you guys got hungry while you were talkin' or something." Hoagie shrugged. Abby smiled.

"Hm, that was really sweet of you ta offer Numbuh 2, but Numbuh 5 and Numbuh 3 will be fine." She started to Numbuh 3's room and paused again.

"Actually, hook Numbuh 5 up with some Rainbow Crunchy Cookies, baby. Those ought to cheer Numbuh 3 up."

"You got it." Hoagie poured a bowl of Rainbow Crunchy Cookies and handed it to Abby. Their fingers touched as he passed her the bowl and Abby didn't take it right away. Of course, Hoagie kept a tight grip on the bowl too. Abby felt Hoagie's touch and looked at him. He looked at her too and they both blushed.

"N-numbuh 2?" She started. Hoagie thought, 'I gotta tell her.'

"A-abby I…I…" Hoagie started when Numbuh 1 came in.

"Hey guys." He said. Hoagie let go of the bowl like it was red-hot and on fire and Abby quickly turned her head to hide her blushing.

"Numbuh 5, I did some research for our science project on the growth of plants. I'd like for you to look it over with me."

"Uh…s-sure boss." She said, tearing her eyes away from Numbuh 2.

"Just as soon as I talk to Numbuh 3. It's…uh….really important….it's a girl thang, heh, heh…you know. Okay see ya'll." She said. She took the Bowl and went to Numbuh 3's room. Nigel stared after her and turned to Hoagie.

"What's with her?" He asked, sitting down in the kitchen.

'What's with her? Beauty, spunk, style, class, everything that makes a girl fantastic.' Hoagie thought. But her turned to his leader and shrugged.

"Who knows?" He said, looking in the fridge for some food.

A/N: How'd you like it? There was some 2/5 fluff, but you still don't know if it'll be 2/5 or 1/5 in the end. (but I do! heh, heh!) Read and Review! Thanks! Oh, and Happy New Year!