In their spaceship, Sector Z stares at the screen in utter shock.

"What the fuck?!" Bruce shouts in disbelief.

"I… I don't understand. What's going down there for it not to be safe for us?" Nigel asks. Constance grabs a remote and turns on the news to see a Galactic warship on Earth, spreading a message.

Humans of Earth, the virus is now beyond our control. You are all now under quarantine, and to be disposed of if infection becomes dangerous enough.

Nigel stares at the screen, clenching his fists in rage.

Constance flips the channel to the Toiletnator on TV.

Apparently this is the work of Nigel Uno. He did this to impress the space Kids Next Door. Chad Dickson told us.

Nigel then collapses into Rachel's arms and begins to tear up.

"Chad said that?! Because I rejected him?!" Nigel cries out.

Constance flips over to another station. This one has Mega Mom and Destructo Dad on it.

Our son, Chad was corrupted by those Kids Next Door. That famous Nigel Uno even turned him gay, just to break his heart. Now they're teaming up with space terrorists to kill us. Now there's a rumor that he is somewhere on Earth bunting down the Villains instead of helping his flesh and blood.

"Well, I don't think he sold you out. I think the Villains are just spreading propaganda. They're mad about Galactic and probably taking it out on the one operative they can do anything about." Constance suggests.

"I agree, they clearly don't have the facts right. I mean we wouldn't team with Galactic but… that also means Chad would already have to be back on Earth. Glad he made it, but I don't know about him hunting down villains. Let's see what else there is." David says taking the remote and flipping the station.

The next station they flip to features the Common Cold.

If Nigel Uno wants to rid the world of dangerous diseases, why doesn't he start with a cold? Why try to eliminate all adults with a terrorist cult?

David turns off the TV and turns back to Nigel, who has not calmed down in any way. He excuses himself to another part of the ship and curls up in a ball.

"Nigel you idiot, you fucking idiot! This is all your fault! Why did you EVER join Galactic! You could've said no!" He angrily berates himself and closes his eyes.

Good, Nigel.

Hearing the voice, it seems odd but familiar. Nigel opens his eyes to see that he is surrounded by complete darkness.

Good, Nigel. Embrace the darkness within.

"Who are you?" Nigel nervously asks.

I can be your greatest ally, just accept what you are.

"No, go away! Leave me alone! You don't know me!" Nigel closes his eyes. When he opens them he feels someone shaking him.


"Nigel, Nigel!" Nigel looks up to Rachel standing over him. "Nigel, are you okay?" She asks.

"No, I'm not!" He then throws himself into her arms and lets the tears flow. "This is my fault. I should've said no when I was offered, Galactic! This never would've happened! Now Earth is in danger, and everyone probably hates me now!"

Rachel hugs him tighter and gives him a kiss on the forehead.

"This is not your fault. This was inevitable, if not you it likely would be Chad they're pinning this bullshit on. Besides, NONE of them seem to have all the facts. They're just rambling about something they don't fully understand. Besides… I highly doubt everyone hates you." Rachel says, attempting to calm him down.

"You think so?" Nigel asks.

"I'm certain of it. If Chad went back there, it's because the escape pod is set to return to the Moonbase. He definitely told Numbuhs 5 and 86 what has happened. They definitely are telling what is needed to the Sectors and to the news outlet, which fortunately is consistently reliable." Rachel explains. "And if you don't believe… Bruce." She signals for Bruce to turn on the TV and flip over to KNN.

On KNN, Nigel sees his cousin talking about statements made by Numbuh 5.

So in closing, Sector leaders are to report immediately to the Moonbase. Numbuhs 5 and 86 will give further details on the truth about the terrorists calling themselves Galactic Kids Next Door. How Numbuh 1 is not to blame for ANY of this. This is Numbuh 10 with KNN, signing off.

Bruce flips off the TV, and sees that Nigel has a smile on his face.

"Well, at least Dalia and Abby know the truth. Though I'm surprised that 86 would vouch for me." Nigel quips.

"There's a lot about Fanny that would surprise, but we can discuss that another time. Right now, we need a safe haven." Rachel states.

"Are there any planets that would welcome you and would be safe for us?" Lenny asks Nigel.

"There is one that I can think of, it's called Pegasi. There are people I've met who are allies to me. We could lay low there." Nigel suggests.

"Very well then, Pegasi it is. We'll look it up on that star map. Why don't you take a rest, Nigel." Ashley says as she walks over to the pilot seat.

"Okay then. Thank you." Nigel says. As he walks over to a bed and lies down, he notices Rachel sitting down next to him.

"Do you mind if I join you?" She asks.

"Not at all." He says, making room for her to lie down. "It's nice to know that I'm not alone."

"You don't need to worry about that. We have them… and each other." Rachel says, wrapping her arms around the sleeping Nigel. As she drifts off to sleep alongside him, she whispers, "Sleep well, Nigel."

Allowing them their privacy, David shuts the privacy door and makes his way back towards the deck.

"They are out like lights." He remarks to Ashley.

"Let them be. We'll take our time getting to Pegasi." Ashley says.

As she punches in the coordinates, the shift drifts towards Pegasi, the future safe haven for Sector Z.


End of the chapter. Glad to return to writing space chapters, as well as knowing what I plan for for Sector Z to do out in space. Hope you all enjoyed this brief chapter.

PS. This is not the first time I've used the planet, Pegasi. I referenced it in my other G:KND story, "The Thorns in Our Side", but I'm actually going to have chapters focused on it.