Hello fellow marching bandies. *and Pauline* What a surprise that 75% of the people who reviewed my fic are in marching band. Weird. Anyway, as usual, I don't own Kids Next Door, Sum 41, or my readers. *I will one day, don't you worry *laughs evilly* Just kidding* This is a flashback chapter, so everyone is 12, not 14, got it? Good. The songs used in this fic are "Never Wake Up" by none other than Sum 41 and "All She's Got" by, you guessed it, Sum 41. And my replies to the reviews are as follows:
Ahhelga: Thank you, I will if more people REVIEW!
K_C: BAND GEEKS WILL INSLAVE THE EARTH! HAHAHAHA! Yes, well, thanks for reviewing.
FredsAngel: I'm flattered that this is the first fic that you've reviewed and actually liked. Alto is cool too, but I love my little *well, not really* tenor saxophone. I named him Mr.Saxamaphone and got him for my 13th b-day. I need to practice that damned nyssma music on him tomorrow. Don't ask. Thanks for reviewing.
On with the fic!
~*Chapter 2*~
~*Flashback*~
~*Jump all you can
And you got out your right foot
The sooner you get out
In your hide away
I might be left dead
Side of the road
Serves a place and time*~
It was your normal boring day at the Kids Next Door headquarters. There were no missions to begin, no delightful children to stop from helping adults undermine children. The only thing to do was veg out in front of the TV, which was what Numbuhs 2-5 were doing. Numbuh 1 was out on a date with Lizzie. While my teammates were just watching some stupid infomercial about some chopping machine thingy, I was thinking about the dreaded thing all Kids Next Door members had to deal with, decommissioning. My 13th birthday was only two weeks away. I don't think anyone remembered how close it was to my birthday, but Numbuh 1 would probably mention it at the next meeting. My biggest worry was that I would end up just like my older sister, Cree, who went over to the adults' side the second she was decommissioned from the Kids Next Door. My second biggest worry was about Nigel. I really like him, even though he has a girlfriend. I didn't want to lose him forever. I decided it was time to tell him how I feel. I leapt off the couch and ran to my room. No one even noticed I left, figures. I soon got to my room and turned on my computer. Once I clicked on to Microsoft Word, I typed my heart out.
~*I plan on never waking up
I plan on never waking up*~
~Nigel
Sorry to call you by your real name, but this is important. I like you. I've liked you for 2 years even though you have Lizzie. I think we could be a good couple and I wanted to let you know before my decommissioning in two weeks. Well, that's all you really need to know. Bye. I'll miss you. Please don't make my last two weeks in the Kids Next Door without you.
Love, Abby
~*Jump all you can
And you got out your right foot
The sooner you get out
In your hide away
I might be left dead
Get out the way
Serves a place and time*~
I printed the letter out and quickly folded it. I took out a pen and wrote: Numbuh 1 on the back of the letter. I ran my way over to Numbuh 1's room, but was stopped by none other than his girlfriend, Lizzie.
~*I plan on never waking up
I plan on never waking up
I plan on never waking up
I plan on never waking up*~
"Hi Abby," Lizzie said. "Hey," I said, "wait, why are you here?" "Nigey just had to get some money from his room so we could go to see a movie," Lizzie said and noticed the paper in my hand, "what's this?" Lizzie ripped the paper out of my hand. I just stood there, shuddering with fear of how Lizzie would react to the letter. Lizzie read the letter quickly to herself. Once she was finished, she brought her arms down to her sides slowly and began to sob a bit.
~* This place reminds me of,
A time that's way too old.
These thoughts have gathered up the memories unfold.
But for now I don't see what's so wrong with pretending
It's true I thought you knew.*~
"Lizzie…I'm sorry," I said, trying to calm her down. "Sorry my butt!" she snapped back as she ripped up the letter, "you just want to take Nigey away from me!" Numbuh 1 walked by. "Sorry about that Lizzie. What was all the yelling about?" Numbuh 1 asked. "Abby wants to split us up because she's evil! I read it in a letter she wrote!" Lizzie said. "Wait, I…" Numbuh 5 began. "Numbuh 5! This has decommissioning written all over it! I knew someone related to Cree couldn't be good," Numbuh 1 said. "But, I," Numbuh 5 said. "No buts, Lizzie would never lie to me. Abigail Lincoln, you are officially out of the Kids Next Door!" Numbuh 1 said. "But you don't understand!" I said, hoping he'd forgive me. "I think I know when my girlfriend is telling the truth, Abigail. Go pack your things!"Numbuh 1 said. "But…" I said. "NOW!!" Numbuh 1 demanded. "I would have been decommissioned anyway. My 13th birthday is in two weeks," I said. "Nigey doesn't care. Just do as he said and make like an apple and…uh…split?" Lizzie said. "No, dear, that's banana, not apple," Numbuh 1 said. "Oh yeah," Lizzie said. "Well, we better get to the movie before previews," Numbuh 1 said. "We gotta get there! The previews are my favorite part!" Lizzie said. "Well, see you in school, Abigail," Numbuh 1 said. "Yeah, see ya," I said, looking down at the floor, hiding my tears with my hat. "Bye, Abigail," Lizzie said as she laughed with Numbuh 1's hand in hers, walking out of the tree house, and my life, forever. (A/N: *cough* sappy*cough* I really have been watching waaaay too much Degrassi) After they left, Numbuh 3 came by.
~*Believe her, it's all she's got to pass the time
Believe her, it's over now she's passed her prime.
Believe her, it's all she's got to keep things right
Believe her it's all she's got it's all she's got.
It's all she's got; it's all she's got.*~
"Numbuh 5, what happened?" Numbuh 3 asked in the rare sad tone she has. "It's Abby now," I said. "You mean…" Numbuh 3 said. "Yup. We'll still be best friends, right?" I asked. "Of course," Numbuh 3 said, giving me one of her big rainbow monkey hugs as I cried on her shoulder. She helped me pack my things and later on promised me that she'd always be my best friend. She kept that promise, from then and still now.
~*These days keep getting worse I'm wasting all my time.
I thought I'd come in first, instead I fell behind.
I don't know, I don't know if I can keep this up to
long.
It seems most every time my motives are all wrong
But for now I don't see what's so wrong with pretending
It's true I thought you knew.*~
~*End Flashback*~
"Abigail honey, we're home," my dad said, shaking me, "you fell asleep in the car with the drooling and the snoring and the leg twitching…" "Dad, I get the point," I said, "I guess I'm more tired from marching band then I thought." "Guess so. You better get to be, kiddo. Hey, that rhymed!" dad said and began to chuckle. "Ok, well, good night then," I said as I walked up the stairs to my room. "Good night, Abigail," my dad said.
~* Believe her, it's all she's got to pass the time
Believe her, it's over now she's passed her prime.
Believe her, it's all she's got to keep things right
Believe her it's all she's got it's all she's got.*~
Once I got in my room, I jumped right on my bed and looked over at the clock. It was about 8:00. My dad probably waited a while to wake me up, so like him. Since it was way too early to go to bed, I went on my computer to see if any of my friends were on. Kuki was and we had a very interesting conversation.
~*It's times like this, but time's run out
It's times like this, but time's run out
It's times like this, but time's run out
It's times like this, I want to,*~
musakgurl92: hey
QTrM: hi
musakgurl92: sup?
QTrM: nm, u?
musakgurl92: nm, as always.
QTrM: so, I saw u lookin @ Max 2day when we were waitin 4 ur dad. U interested in him or sumthin?
musakgurl92: yes, u've caught me
QTrM: oooo! This is sooo great!
musakgurl92: not really
musakgurl92: last time I liked a guy, he wound up hating me.
QTrM: last time u liked a guy, he had a girlfriend.
QTrM: as far as I know, Max is single
musakgurl92: but he'd neva like me
QTrM: and how would u know?
musakgurl92: ok, I don't, but still
QTrM: but nothing! U have just as much of a chance w/ Max as every other cool gurl in school.
QTrM: u need 2 talk 2 him
musakgurl92: I can't. Way too shy
QTrM: so is he. Sometimes the girl has to make the first move.
musakgurl92: what if he doesn't like me at all
QTrM: well…he needs 2 get 2 know u 1st
musakgurl92: ok…and how is he going to get to know me again?
QTrM: TALK TO HIM DAMN IT!
musakgurl92: *turns into a little mouse* yes, master
QTrM: lol. Well, compliment him on his shoes.
musakgurl92: way too awkward idea
QTrM: ok, we'll get 2 talking 2 him lata. We need to think of a nickname for him so that we can causally talk about him w/out people knowing who were talking about.
QTrM: I know! GCM!
musakgurl92: what does it stand for?
QTrM: Green Cutie Max
musakgurl92: I like that.
QTrM: u know, u guys would make a good couple.
musakgurl92: really?
QTrM: yeah, almost as good as me and Wally. Lol
musakgurl92: lol, sry, I'm gonna go to bed now, I'm kinda beat
QTrM: okies, sweet dreams about gcm! Lol
musakgurl92: bye
musakgurl92 signed off at 8:32 PM
Ok, well, that's it for me. Sorry it took me so long to update. Anyway, flames are accepted with open arms; just don't give them 3rd degree burns. Review or else I won't be a very happy writer. Lol. Review! ~*numbuh4lpluva*~