On the Moonbase, Numbuh 5 and Numbuh 362 are completing preparations for the space journey with Sector Z. In order to not be recognized by anyone in Galactic (namely Numbuhs Infinity and 74.239), Numbuh 362 buzzes down the sides of her hair to give a mohawk style look. She also makes sure that she wears all dark clothing, similar to what she wore when she was the top spy for the KND. She packs away her jumpsuit and tiger sweater in a bag for extra clothes however. Numbuh 5 is readying her ship for launch, equipping it with various weapons and supplies.
"Yo, you sure you need these weapons with you boss?" Numbuh 5 asks.
"Well I doubt they'll be willing to give Nigel back without a fight first. They have no idea the hell I'm willing to unleash on them for taking Nigel from me." Numbuh 362 explains.
"God damn." Numbuh 5 responds bluntly.
Just then, Numbuh's communicator goes off and she answers it.
"Talk to me."
"They're back, Numbuh 5. We're headed your way."
Numbuh 2 answers over the radio.
"You goddamn genius you. Bring em on up." Numbuh 5 signs off and turns her attention back to Numbuh 362.
"They did it. They're coming."
"Perfect. I knew they could do it."
"You did? I thought you wanted 86 off of missions for time being?" Numbuh 5 asks curiously.
"We all say a lot of shit during heated moments, I'd think you of all people would understand that." Numbuh 362 says, referring to the last time Numbuh 5 saw Cree.
"Fair enough. What did you two say to each other to make you trust her again?" Numbuh 5 asks.
"Everything. She told me why is the way she is, the reason Nigel became so scared of her, how Lizzie ruined her chance of redemption, we even recounted the incident that made her switch careers in the KND. When I told her I was going after Nigel and why, she said I was better for him than she ever could be." Numbuh 362 explains, much to the surprise of Numbuh 5.
"That's actually very noble of her. I miss that side of her." Numbuh 5 comments.
"We all do. That last thing I told her to do, was to keep a close eye on Harvey for me." Numbuh 362 explains.
"We all will. No offense, but your brother does need help." Numbuh 5 comments.
"I understand that. I've already recommended a KND psychiatrist. But listen, if while I'm gone he does get worse. You can decommission him."
"You sure?"
"I am. But just don't tell me about it."
"Does he know why you're leaving?"
"He does. I told him Fanny would be keeping an eye on him. I told him it was for the best." Numbuh 362 explains.
"Well, let's just hope it all goes well."
About a minute later, Numbuhs 2 and 86 arrive on the Moonbase with Sector Z in tow. They are greeted by Numbuhs 5 and 362.
"Hey could you find Numbuh 362? We got them all prepped and ready to go." Numbuh 2 says, not realizing that he's talking to Numbuh 362.
"Hoagieā¦" Numbuh 362 chuckles before removing Numbuh 1's sunglasses. "It's me."
"Oops. Ha ha, sorry Rachel, I didn't recognize you."
"Well good. That was the idea with this, and why I wanted Sector Z with me." Numbuh 362 explains.
"What would that reason be?" Bruce asks.
"The reason is because I don't want Galactic to have the advantage of fighting someone they recognize." Numbuh 362 explains.
"That makes sense. Now then, everything is ready? And do you know where we're going?" Ashley asks.
"I do. With the trackers Numbuh 2 made, we know where he is. Now it'll take a couple weeks to reach him, but that's why I wanted at least two months worth of supplies packed. We don't know how long we're gonna be out there, or how hostile it's gonna be out there." Numbuh 362 explains.
"Well let's get going then. Gotta bring our boy home, right?" Bruce asks.
"Damn right." Lenny adds.
"Get on board, I'll be there in a second." Numbuh 362 says, and they all load into the ship.
"Ya done good you two." Numbuh 362 addresses Numbuhs 2 and 86.
"Thanks. Stay safe out there, Rachel." Numbuh 86 hugs Numbuh 362, who hugs her back.
"I will. Like we said the other night; when Nigel's back it'll be just like the old days." Numbuh 362 reassures.
"Thank you. And don't worry, you're brother's gonna be in good hands with me." Numbuh 86 reassures.
"Thank you. Numbuh 5, Numbuh 2, I wish the best of luck to you." Numbuh 362 salutes.
"Godspeed, Numbuh 362." Numbuh 5 and Numbuh 2 salute back.
As they watch their former leader take off to find their comrade, they can't help but feel happy and sad all at once.
Numbuhs 5 and 86 rest their heads on Numbuh 2's shoulders.
Noticing this, Numbuh 5 shoots Numbuh 86 a dirty look as if to say, "Girl, you best watch yourself with my man."
Meanwhile on board the ship. The newly reborn Sector Z is ready for deep space travel. At the suggestion of David, they turn on a radio that was installed and begin to sing along to "Sweet Home Alabama", by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
(Bruce and David)
Big wheels keep on turning
Carry me home to see my kin
(Ashley and Lenny)
Singing songs about the south-land
I miss 'ole' 'bamy once again and I think it's a sin
(Constance and Rachel)
Well I heard Mister Young sing about her
Well I heard ole Neil put her down
Well, I hope Neil Young will remember
(Everyone)
A southern man don't need him around anyhow
Sweet home Alabama
Where the skies are so blue
Sweet home Alabama
Lord, I'm coming home to you
End of Part 9. This is going to be one of the last really optimistic chapters of the story. I included them singing at the end because I think it fits their optimism of their mission. Still a lot of storytelling ahead. Until the next update, happy reading!
