CONTINUING TRANSMISSION...
KIDS NEXT DOOR MISSION
OPERATION:
F.A.R.R.A.H.
Family
Acquaintance
Returns
Reporting
Alarming
History
TRANSMISSION FOUR:
TIME FOR A PLAN
WRITING OPERATIVE:
Sgamer82
It had been decided. The Kids Next Door would come to the aid of those they considered their greatest enemies. The Delightful Children From Down The Lane. However, now the question was, how in the world were they gonna do it?
Numbuh One knew that their usual methods wouldn't work this time. They couldn't simply take the Delightful Children away. Numbuh One knew that, whatever mistreatment Father had given them, they were loyal to him. They'd attempt to escape just as adults attempted to reclaim them. They would have to make the Delightful Children prisoners. With their new information in his head, Numbuh One couldn't in good conscience consider that an option.
Though he wouldn't do so anyway, going to adult authorities was out of the question as well. Numbuh Five had told everyone that her talk with Farrah had suggested Father had strong influence everywhere. The authorities wouldn't attempt to actually go after him unless given no other alternative.
Numbuh One laid in his bed and thought some more about taking the Delightful Children from their home. It would be very difficult to get all five of them. Actually, it would be near-impossible to just get one. And what would happen even if they did that? Would they even know their mother was trying to help them? Probably not, especially if Father has turned the Delightfuls against her. Something Numbuh One wouldn't put past him. Would they believe that the Kids Next Door had suddenly become their saviors? Of course not. Could they even be convinced?
If so, Numbuh One knew that their best shot at doing so rested with Numbuh Five. She has the connection to them. Even if she and the Delightful Children didn't remember it. Or did they? It was long ago, but most kids have at least slight memories of their toddler years. Numbuh One himself remembered the day he'd learned he was allergic to bee stings. The incident had left him afraid of most insects.
Wait... just how much did Numbuh Five remember?
Numbuh One got out of his bed and made a beeline for Numbuh Five's bedroom. He knocked on the door. Though it seemed to take a moment for Numbuh Five to answer him. He walked in and saw Numbuh Five sitting in her sofa in front of her fireplace. Numbuh One was concerned. Sitting in front of a fire was something Five did to calm herself. It was something she reserved for when she was worried or agitated about something.
"Numbuh Five," One began, "I need to ask you a few questions..."
"Numbuh Five can guess about what."
"Yeah, I suppose you can..." Numbuh One said nervously. Five had been practically interrogated during the briefing about her knowing the Delightful Children. The others may have decided to help, but they still couldn't believe that someone they knew was once a friend of the enemies. Numbuh One himself even had trouble with it.
"It probably got asked during the briefing, but just how much about your time then do you remember?"
"Actually, I don' think anybody asked Numbuh Five that." Five replied with a sigh. "Most of it was 'how could you?' or 'why didn't ya tell us before?' Truth is, Numbuh Five never recognized the Delightful brats when I saw 'em for the first time. Never occurred to me they were kids I used t'know.
"But since Farrah came, Numbuh Five's been rackin' her brain tryin' ta figure it all out. Tryin' to remember it all. Since then Numbuh Five's gotten the occasional bit here an' there of times when I was friends with the Delightfuls."
"Anything in particular?"
"Yeah... Farrah said that Numbuh Five was 'specially tight wit' one of 'em. I been rememberin' stuff with one of them Delightful Children more than the others."
"Do you know which one?" One asked.
"Why, Numbuh One, does Numbuh Five detect a plan formin' in yo' smooth skull?"
Actually, a plan was forming in One's head. It was risky, and had the potential to backfire horribly. But if it worked, then Father might actually be stopped for good. However...
"I am getting an idea."
Numbuh Five jumped out of her seat and looked at One.
"Well, what is it."
"You won't believe it when I tell you." said Numbuh One with a smirk.
So that was the connection.
Who would've guessed that one of the Kids Next Door had once known his own Delightful Children. It was a very desperate bid, going to the girl. But then again, Farrah had become a desperate woman. His information network had served him well in bringing him this news.
The Kids Next Doors' involvement could be a problem. They had proven themselves a formidable threat in the past. But up until now most of their behavior has been limited to counter-strikes. Attacking only when a definite threat was present. Farrah's appearance might provoke them to attempt an offensive. Their desire to help children they view as being in distress might overwhelm any loathing and enmity that had developed towards his Children.
If they attempted anything, Father would be ready.
"Well, yer right. Numbuh Five don' believe what she hearin'."
"It's a real risky plan. It counts relying on those we've fought against for years. But it's the best shot we have."
"Yo right." Numbuh Five agreed, then smiled, "'Sides, might be interestin' to actually beat an adult at their own game."
END OF TRANSMISSION FOUR