A while later, the scene turns to the bottom of the ocean floor, where an underwater treehouse holden together by seaweed was being held as this was the Deep-Sea Science lab of the KND. Inside the undersea lab Quint (aka 71.526) was walking down the halls of the lab and seeing scientists working and tinkering with devices, the sounds of machinery powering up, and weak explosions being heard in the distance.

Another day in the undersea lab, same old, same old, Quint (aka 71.562) said as he walked through the halls like this was an ordinary day for the undersea lab. But as he walked, he was looking for a specific room in this building.

Where is it…. Finally, there it is, Quint (71.526) says as he sees the room he was looking for in the halls. And when he saw a big black door with a sign that had a nuclear symbol on, but with the center was replaced with the letters GK, he walked toward it and opened the door and looked inside to see a lab that had somewhat bad lighting giving it an eerie feel to it as he walked in and saw many strange things in the lab as he saw strange contraptions that almost look alien in origin hanging from the ceiling and hordes of tables with papers scattering on some and, beakers, and tubes on them as some of the glass bottles were filled with strange liquids that with some look almost alive.

Then he saw who he was looking for as an orange-haired kid with blue eyes and three freckles on his right cheek and was bucked tooth and wore braces, but he was working on a lab table and looking through pieces of paper. He was wearing a blue work shirt with a lab coat on and beige green shorts and wore a pair of black shoes as well. This was Number 74.239.

Quint (71.526) could hear him mumbling to himself. Well, if I connect this to that, then I would get…. No, it won't work right, but if I adjust it like so…, that could work, Number 74.239 said with a light smirk as he worked on what was on the table. But then, for some reason, his demeanor changed to a neutral expression as he spoke out.

Oh, number 71.526, you're here; what you want from me this time, for me to stop working with my connections, it's not happening, Number 74.239 said to Quint (71.526), fully knowing he was right behind him with a non-caring tone.

It's not about that Number 74.239; I came for two reasons, Number 362 wants you to simmer down with your mad scientist work because it's scaring the undersea lab guards, and two, I want you to get out of this lab for a day tomorrow, Quint (71.526) said to Number 74.239 seriously.

But Number 74.239 then laughs at Quint. Ha, you think I'll let the new supreme leader boss me around. I will not stop doing my science work because I take pride in it, and I don't care about what other people think of me, Number 74.239 replies in a rebellious tone. And also, I'm not leaving my lab for some simple lollygagging around here with you or your friend, the supreme leader, Number 74.239 continued.

This caused Quint (71.526) to feel upset at Number 74.239's attitude towards him, but he tried to keep his anger in check. (Ghhh, he's always like this so, so self-absorbed in his work…..., but wait, can I use it against him), Quint (71.526) thought to himself as an idea started to form in his mind.

If you don't come, you will miss the museum; it has so many inventions from the past that could be inspiring for any scientist to see, Quint (71.526) said to Number 74.239, trying to convince him to come.

But this causes Number 74.239 eyes to widen a little with intrigue to what Quint (71.526) said. This causes him to turn his chair around to look at him. Well, now I'm intrigued, I might come, but just for research purposes, Number 74.239 said in an interested tone.

That's much better; we'll be there tomorrow after school, so you can meet up with us before we go, Quint (71.526) said to Number 74.239 with a light grin.

I'll meet up tomorrow, but I'm just coming for research, and that's all, Number 74.239 replied with an uncaring tone.

Sure, you do, but it could be good for you to have a day out of the lab for once, Quint (71.526) says sarcastically as he then looks back at Number 74.239 and leaves the room to do his work.

(They think they can change my mind with a simple trip to the KND museum, it won't do anything to me, it's only one day out of the lab, what's the worst that could happen), Number 74.239 thought to himself, unintentionally jinxing himself for what was to come.

But after that, the scene turns toward the group of hooded figures parked outside Rachel's house in the forest. The troops were doing watch until non-other than Larry and Roy started to walk into the makeshift camp and look around at the Koopa's that looked depressed and malnourished as they passed the koopas by.

Shish, the caption wasn't treating his troops right, Larry says with a sad look.

Ya, this is depressing, little bro, Roy replies to Larry calmly, but his clenching fist shaking with rage shows his inner anger at all this.

Then as they walk through the camp, they can see that the leading figure is walking toward them with an air of intimidation and pride coming from him; then, he pulls back on his hood to reveal that he is Captain SteelShell as he glares at the two with a stern look causing Larry to feel fear from the glare and just making Roy angry.

It's you two; Captain SteelShell says in an uncaring tone as he then continues. Where are my reinforcements?

Uhhh, there waiting on the ship, about 500… Koppa's waiting for action, Larry says with fear coming from his voice as he is now hiding behind Roy in fear of the cruel captain.

So, how long do we have to wait until we get some action? I don't want to spend a month here being bossed around by you, Roy says with annoyance and anger coming from his voice being aimed at the captain.

Well, you don't have to worry about that because thanks to some contact I made with someone who wants our contact out of their way, he has given me the locations where our target is going to be tomorrow, so that's when we'll strike, Captain SteelShell says with a cold sense of self-pride to his voice as he tells the two brothers. Then Captain SteelShell then glares at them cruelly as he walks towards the only tent in the camp and goes inside it.

Um… bro, what do you think will happen after we do this? Larry questions Roy while Captain SteelShell still spooked him.

I don't know, bro, but I'm not too fond of it, Roy replies to Larry, still feeling justifiable rage towards the captain. (Ludwig, you made the most idiotic mistake of your life by trusting that monster), Roy thought to himself in anger.

What do you think Lemmy's doing right now at his post, Larry then said with hints of sadness in his voice.

I don't think he would be any good with being alone, Roy replies to Larry feeling worried for his little brother Lemmy.

I do not own any of Codename kids next door, nor do I make any money from writing this story.

Characters and situations and locations were created by Mr. Warburton.

I do not own any of Mario, nor do I make any money from Writing this story.

Characters and situations and locations were created and owned by Nintendo.

Except for My OC's Arnold and his mom, Zion, Captain SteelShell, Braxton,