It was night time, Sector V (minus Numbuh 1) was flying back to the treehouse with Numbuh 1's parents (still recommissioned).
They had just competed in and won the Scavenger Hunt set up by Numbuh 74.239. They had just barely escaped from the wrath of Father. They had just said goodbye to their best friend; and for his parents, their only child.
He was off to fight alongside the Galactic Kids Next Door, the first operative from Earth to ever do so. Though they were told he was never come back, some had held out hope that they would see their friend again. It was a sullen ride back to the treehouse, when they dropped of Numbuh 1's parents, the legendary KND former operatives Numbuh 0 and Numbuh 999.
Stepping out of the vehicle, Numbuh 0 (aka Monty Uno) turned back to face his son's best friends. "I suppose we'll see you tomorrow then." Monty says.
"Um... sure, I guess. What's gonna happen after the recommissioning wears off? How they gonna explain what happened?" Numbuh 5 asks nervously.
"My dear, the Galactic operatives set up a system. When we wake up tomorrow, it will seem as if Nigel is at boarding school." Katherine Uno informs Numbuh 5. She is visibly upset and trying to hold back tears. Monty puts his arm on his wife's shoulder.
"Come dear, let's go inside." Monty leads his wife into the house and turns back to face Sector V. "Children, you may feel free to use the treehouse as much as you want. You are always welcome in our home. Stay close to each other, you'll need to be." Monty informs them.
"Thanks Mr. Uno, have a goodnight." Numbuh 5 waves goodbye to Numbuh 1's parents.
Numbuh 2 takes the ship back up to the treehouse and parks it in his bedroom. Nobody says a word as they are still very sullen. Numbuh 3 and Numbuh 4 join hands and walk into the living room. Numbuhs 2 and 5 walk hand in hand to Numbuh 1's room, opening the door and turning on the light. Looking sadly into it, they both hang their heads and turn off the light. Numbuh 5 closes the door and turns to Numbuh 2.
"Nobody goes in his room. It's off limits from now on." Numbuh 5 informs him.
"I understand. Should I set something to stop anyone from going in there?" Numbuh 2 suggests.
"No, we leave it as is." Numbuh 5 responds.
"Leave it as is until he gets back?" Numbuh 2 asks.
"Yeah we… wait. You know he ain't comin' back right?" Numbuh 5 asks him curiously.
"Well… I didn't want to say anything in front of Galactic. Would've taken it away if they saw it." Numbuh 2 pulls out a small device with a star gazer like tracker.
"W-what is this?" Numbuh 5 asks.
"I figured, Numbuh 1 leaving won't go unanswered by Global Command. I thought maybe if I snuck the tracker into the bag of stuff I gave him, we could always know where he is." Numbuh 2 explains.
"Why didn't you show me this earlier?" Numbuh 5 asks.
"Well, I wanted to wait for the right time. I thought with Galactic being so secretive, they wouldn't want us knowing that we know where to find them. I would've mentioned it on the ship when we dropped his parents off, but they wouldn't remember anyway." Numbuh 2 explains to Numbuh 5, who is awestruck. Tears are forming in her eyes and her mouth hung open.
"Look, I'm sorry if this isn't enough but…" Numbuh 2 is interrupted by Numbuh 5 wrapping her arms around him and crushing his lips with hers.
"You (kiss) are (kiss) a (kiss) god (kiss) genius (kiss)!" Numbuh exclaims giving him a stronger kiss with each word she yells.
"But, we still don't have Numbuh 1 here. How can you say…" Numbuh 2 is interrupted once again by Numbuh 5, who puts a finger on his lips.
"Sssh. You did more than you could possibly know, baby. That's why Numbuh 5 loves ya." Numbuh 5 says.
"I love you, too." Numbuh 2 says, before giving her a kiss.
"Come with me." Numbuh 5 takes his hand and the two then walk to her room.
"What do you want in here?" Numbuh 2 asks.
"Would you spend the night in here? Numbuh 5 don't wanna be alone right now." Numbuh explains.
"Course I will. I don't wanna be alone either." Numbuh 2 replies.
The two of them plop down on her couch, Numbuh 2 notices a guitar and picks it up.
"You mind?" Numbuh 2 asks.
"Knock yourself out." Numbuh 5 says.
Numbuh 2 tunes the guitar and begins to play the tune of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here."
(Numbuh 2)
So, so you think you can tell
Heaven from hell
Blue skies from pain
Can you tell a green field
From a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
(Numbuh 5)
Do you think you can tell?
Did they get you to trade
Your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
Did you exchange
A walk on part in the war
For a lead role in a cage?
(Numbuh 2 and Numbuh 5)
How I wish, how I wish you were here
We're just two lost souls
Swimming in a fish bowl
Year after year
Running over the same old ground
And how we found
The same old fears
Wish you were here
After the song is over, Numbuh 2 puts the guitar down. Numbuh 5 takes off her hat and her shoes and cuddles up next Numbuh 2.
"Goodnight, Hoagie." Numbuh 5 says, taking off his hat and kissing his forehead. She then falls asleep with her arms wrapped around him.
"Goodnight, Abby." Numbuh 2 says back. He then leans back into the couch and drifts off to sleep. Both operatives are tired from the long eventful day they've had.
Meanwhile in the living room, Numbuh 4 is still upset from the events of the day. Numbuh 3 is trying to comfort him.
"Numbuh 4? Are you okay?" Numbuh 3 asks, and not in her usual bubbly way.
"I'm fine, Numbuh 3. I just… I don't know." Numbuh 4 answers.
"Listen, if you wanna talk I'm here for you." Numbuh 3 tells him.
"Kuki, please. I just need to be alone right now." Numbuh 4 says, brushing off her offer for support. He seems on the brink of tears, but is trying to hide it from Numbuh 3.
"But Mr. Uno said that we need to stay close." Numbuh 3 reminds Numbuh 4.
"I am close with you, we're always fighting on the same team together." Numbuh 4 replies callously.
"That's not what he meant, Wally." Numbuh 3 replies sternly.
"Then how?" Numbuh 4 asks.
"I don't know." Numbuh 3 says sullenly. She then notices a guitar sitting in the corner, picks it up and walks back over to Numbuh 4. Numbuh 4 is looking at a picture of him and Numbuh 1, still on the verge of tears. She begins to play the tune of "In My Life" by The Beatles. Numbuh 4 is reluctant to join in but eventually does.
(Numbuh 3)
There are places I'll remember
All my life, though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone, and some remain
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends, I still can recall
Some are dead, and some are living
In my life, I've loved them all
(Numbuh 4)
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life, I'll love you more
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I'll love you more
(Numbuh 3 and Numbuh 4)
In my life I'll love you more
When the song ends, Numbuh 4 breaks down crying. He then buries his face into her chest. She strokes his head in an attempt to soothe him.
"Ssh. It's okay I got you." Numbuh 3 says soothingly.
"I'm sorry, Kuki. I… I… I just miss him already!" Numbuh 4 says through sobs.
"This is why I'm here, Wally. Numbuh 1 may be gone, but I'm here for you." Numbuh 3 soothes.
Numbuh 4 stops crying, but is still holding on tight to Numbuh 3. She looks down at him and he looks down at her and their eyes lock. Numbuh 4 smiles, feeling at complete bliss in this moment with Numbuh 3.
Feeling exhausted from the day, Numbuh 3 lies down on the couch with Numbuh 4 cuddled up to her like a big teddy bear.
Though Sector V is unsure when they will see their comrade again, they are certain that they will always have each other to look out for.
End of Chapter 2.
Please read and review. The tracker that Numbuh 2 snuck into Numbuh 1's bag is going to be hugely important later on. Next chapter will be up as soon as possible. That chapter is going to be focused on Numbuh 1 first joining Galactic. Hope you guys enjoy in so far, and what will come ahead.