SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1February 24, 2004
"O.P.E.R.A.T.I.V.E."
"Our Plan Establishing Replacements And Training Initiative Verily Ensues"
Writing Operative: Kelly Min
[ kmoule@poetic.com ]
Disclaimer: Codename: Kids Next Door is not mine, you know that, right? Good. ^_^ The only characters that belong to myself are the ones created here, and never aforementioned otherwise.
"Numbuh Two, initiate landing." Numbuh One said from within his Captain's chair. Here they all were, twelve... a year away from leaving KND, and none of them wanting to. But then again, who would? KND offers regular kids the chance to fight for what is silly and good, and manners and good hygiene are not top priority here, in fact they're grounds for suspension. Numbuh Two did as told, as Numbuhs Four and Five sat on either sides of the shooting bays, and Numbuh Three sat on the floor, coloring with crayons. As soon as the Kids Next Door vessel landed, all five of them reported back to the KND Clubhouse. Numbuh One was silent as the other kids walked inside.
"Numbuh One, what's botherin' you man?" Numbuh Five asked. Numbuh One let out a distant sigh. "We've all got one more year here, one more year as Kids Next Door... and it's creeping up on us, and we haven't done a thing about it." Numbuh One took a seat, as did the others. "Haven't done a thing about it? What are you goin' on about?" Numbuh Four questioned, looking to the others. "We've always been on top, Numbuh Four... and so this time shouldn't be any different!" Numbuh One smacked fist to palm. "What?" All four of the other KND were confused. "I say, we go on a worldwide hunt, each of us selecting one replacement." Numbuh One nodded, smirking, as the others looked to one another.
"Replacement? For what?" Numbuh Two was now getting a little nervous, not to mention worried. "For us, they will be the new Kids Next Door... who better else to select AND train them then us?" Numbuh One had an excellent point. Numbuh Three's eyes were welling up in tears. "I'M GOING TO MISS YOU GUYS!" She sobbed onto Numbuh Four, who secretly smiled... and patted her head. Numbuh Five rolled her eyes. "Great plan Numbuh One, who's choosing who?" Numbuh One smirked. "We're each choosing our own replacement. We don't have to go in order, but our research on this project starts immediately. Any possible candidate will be interviewed and taken on test-runs. Numbuhs Two, Four, and Five, I want you ready us for a five week journey. Numbuh Three, you stay here and color with your crayons. I am going to be working on the interview forms and possible test-runs." Numbuh One took his seat, watching the others go to work.
"Y'know, it wouldn't be so bad to show 'em what we gotta face, eh, Nigel?" Numbuh Four contemplated as he gathered some gear, most likely going on a food hunt. "Excellent idea! Although I'm not sure how we'd strategically plan for an enemy to attack..." Numbuh One scribbled down some other thoughts. "If we're going to be training them, we might as well take them on. So when we do fight, we'll see their tactics in action." Numbuh Two added. "I think it's a brilliant maneuver, then it's settled, when we've selected the new five, not only will they train with us, but they'll work with us until our last day... and then we'll hand over with honor and prestige, and not let some buffoons run the place!" Numbuh One smirked as the other ran off and Numbuh Three went back to her coloring, and Numbuh One went back to his interviews.