SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1February 25, 2004
"O.P.E.R.A.T.I.V.E."
Chapter Two: Numbuh 05
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.
Author's Note: Any of you want to see what the new KND will look like? Now keeping in mind that I'm more of a writer than I am an artist, please be gentle… the only one you're getting a sneak of name is Numbuh 01… ~chuckles~ Numbuh 02 is in the thinking process, and after you're done reading this, you'll know what Numbuh 05's name is. ~nods~ And YES, these were all drawn in Paint… with a mouse, not a tablet, a MOUSE… ~nods~ …and then edited in PSP7. Go to photobucket.com and lookup the user kellymin, then click on the album called "KND".
Things had progressed smoothly, it would be a diligent month and a half process. Of finding, selecting, and most importantly, giving all they could... the Kids Next Door were going to be responsible for the next generation of KND. They were in Nigeria... Numbuh Five had distinctly researched and researched her replacement. To put it mildly, she didn't want a Numbuh Three replacing her. On all screens, came the information about the newest possible member of KND. Numbuh Zero-Five, as he would be called for now.
"Our first possibility, his name is Ebele Olujimi, he's Nigerian, 9 years old… but he speaks English. He currently lives with his mother, who is far too busy with the caring of his younger sister… chances of her noticing within our time of seek and remove, a mere 3%... however, if she does notice, we will be ready to take drastic measures. By the look of him, I'd say you made a brilliant choice, Numbuh Five." Numbuh One complimented, knowing she'd at least go above and beyond what was expected of her at any given time. "Thanks, I think he'll be a welcomed addition to the new group." Numbuh Five grinned, watching the screens.
"Numbuh Two, prepare and initiate landing procedures. As well as camouflage for the proper and most evasive form of not being seen." Numbuh Two nodded and got right to work on that. While Numbuhs Four and Five kept an eye out for any possible dangers. Just in case, Numbuh Four cracked his knuckles. Numbuh Five adjusted her hat and put on her backpack. All of them had backpacks with a bit of food and their own choice of weapon and supplies. Numbuh One was finishing up some paperwork and watched through the visuals as they landed camouflaged and un-noticed in the Nigerian Jungle.
"Move out." Numbuh One said as they all piled out of the vessel, acting just like they were on a mission to save a kid, and in some aspect, they were. They were saving themselves from having horrible replacements, and this way… the ones they select would be ready to fight and ready to be all they could be, of course, there was one problem Numbuh One could foresee. No one getting along with one another, he'd need to think of ideas on how to get them all to be friends, otherwise, this might not work out as planned.
All of them covered the area, with Numbuh One running down the front. He dodged trees mostly, not really coming in contact with anything. He stopped, looking around for the signs of a hut, with a possible baby girl crying inside. Suddenly, he heard something even better. "Ebele! Come in here please!" A woman cried, probably his mother. Ebele was then spotted. Bald-headed kid, black eyes, and wearing boots… green shirt and blue pants. Boots were black with red soles. Before Ebele could get to his hut, Numbuh One grabbed him and pulled him into the KND circle.
"Who are you?" Ebele looked around to the five kids standing around him. He was a little bit intimidated, he didn't know any of them. "Who ARE you?" He demanded as the silence continued. Numbuh Five suddenly grabbed Ebele and ran off with him, hand over his mouth, heading toward the vessel. The other four kept their eyes out and followed. As soon as they were all inside, Numbuh Five sat Ebele down in Numbuh One's chair, and the other surrounded him as Numbuh One approached.
"Sorry to have to do that, Ebele… but we wanted to make sure this stayed as secretive as possible." Numbuh One apologized. Ebele just blinked. "What is going on here? Who are you? How did you know my name?" Ebele's questions were fair and just, but no one was talking just yet. "Nigel Uno aka Number One… this is Hoagie, Numbuh Two… Kiku is Three… Numbuh Four is Wally… and Five is Abby… we're the Kids Next Door." Numbuh One smirked, as recognition came. "Yes! I've heard of you! But… I'm not in danger, why are you here?" Ebele was still somewhat confused.
"We're recruiting, Ebele. In a year, we have to retire KND… and we don't want some plain old children taking over us, so we've decided to do something about it. We're going to take five inductees, train and work with them for a year, and then hand them over a position on this team when we turn thirteen." Numbuh One explained. "Oh, I get it… great plan… but why tell me?" Ebele, still oblivious to the fact. "Numbuh Five has selected you as her replacement. This is a one time offer, Ebele. You can come with us now and become Numbuh Zero-Five… or go on with your ordinary childhood." Numbuh One turned to look at the screen showing Ebele's family.
"Me? On KND? Awesome! You bet I'll join!" Ebele grinned, doing a high-five with Numbuh Five. "After you've met our requirements, Ebele, then your training will begin." Numbuh One corrected, as Ebele nodded and saluted. "Ebele Olujimi, ready and waiting, Numbuh One." Ebele and Numbuh One grinned. "Excellent. Numbuh Two, get us home, Numbuh Five, show him around, Numbuh Four, watch for any danger, and Numbuh Three, get us some lunch." Numbuh Three saluted as Numbuh Four stood guard, Numbuh Two started up the vessel, and Numbuh Five and Ebele made their way around.