Operation: WITNESS

Wandering
Innocent pre-
Teens
Never
Even
Shared
Seeking friendship

By Ahhelga

Chapter 9- Stress

Hi! It's me again... and I got nothing really to say... Except... Woo Hoo! I got 70 reviews! I didn't think I'd get this many! I was like "Whoa... That's a pretty good story to get 70..." Then I noticed that it was my story! So, I'd just like to say... "Thanks"... Oh, and sorry if I had taken a long time to update... I have been really pressured lately... With all the art school applications, moving to a different apartment, no cable, getting lice (don't ask), being made to go to this...Dance, Ball thing... Yeah... and... just so much crap is going on! hee, hee, On with the fic!

Rated for violence, cussing, and kissing scenes...

Disclaimer: Cheese and eggs aren't good for you when you don't wanna poop or fart... and that's why I don't own Kids Next Door!

Keiko lay on the bed in "Numbuh 3's room" thinking deeply...

'Why did she have to get hit? It should've been me! I knew I shouldn't have come... I'd experience too many lies and hurting...I hope she doesn't die... Wait, what am I thinking! She's going to be fine, and she'll tell us what happened! Nothing to get nervous about... Boy, I'm working with a load of crap right now... I need comfort...'

"Keiko? Ya in there?" called a voice.

She turned her head instantly. She didn't answer. All she wanted was peace. This was all too much for her... Keiko heard a soft creak.

"Who is there?" asked the voice that belonged to Numbuh 4. "Keiko?"

She didn't answer again. She knew very well that she was covered in blankets and stuffed toys. The presence of Numbuh 4 was getting nearer and nearer to the bed as she trembled.

"Ah--Ah'm armed... so, if ya'll an enemy Ah--Ah'll at-attack..." Numbuh 4 said nervously as Keiko smiled to herself. "So...so, beware... Go away!"

She had to amuse him so. She moved a bit so he could notice that there was someone under the covers. Wally turned pale and whispered a "Come out, come out, where ever you are..." He went a bit closer to the Rainbow Monkeys bed, a bit scared of who might be underneath the covers.

Finally, he heard a harsh voice that said "Leave me alone, Numbuh 4..."

He let out the breath he kept in. Although, he couldn't tell whose voice it belonged to. All he knew is that it was a girl. Keiko noticed his pale face in the dark. She smiled to herself. She liked messing with his brain. Well, who wouldn't?

"Numbuh 4... come here," said she.

"Come where, uh, kid?" he replied.

"Closer to the bed, Four!" She said.

"Err, aw'right..." He followed her words and was a bit spooked, although, he wouldn't like boasting about it.

Keiko jumped out of the covers. This startled him. She walked closer to him. And said, "What do you think of me?"

A bit perplexed by her words he replied, "What do ya mean?"

"Like... Do you think I'm a threat to you guys or do you think of us as just acquaintances? Do enjoy my company? Do you think of me as a friend?" Then she whispered into his ear, "Do you think of me as more?"

He looked pale in the light; and a bit sweaty at that. He looked at her straight in the eye. "Do ya want me ta answer t'at?"

She nodded in reply.

And there, he kissed her. He had to lean upwards because she was taller, but it didn't matter. He was kissing the second most precious girl he had met. Although the first one would've been better to kiss. They melted into each other's lips.

And then... A shadow appeared in the hallway lighting. "Hey guys, would you—oh my God!"

Nigel stared at the two as the quickly broke apart.

"You—you're... what is going on!" Nigel said.

"Um...see, I..." Keiko started.

"Goodness, I do not need details... Listen—just...just never mind..." And Numbuh 1 took off, muttering to himself.

Keiko and Wally blushed at each other.

"L-Let's go check on Numbuh 2..." Wally suggested.

"Uh, yeah, good idea..."

They went off. Silently, after knocking the two went inside. Keiko whispered, "Numbuh 2...?" And not long afterwards they heard "What!"

Startled, Numbuh 4 jumped. Keiko headed on to see Hoagie. He looked like a mess. His helmet was off, letting loose his messy chestnut hair. He couldn't think straight.

"This all doesn't, make sense! I mean—it does... but doesn't!" He rambled.

"Uh, Numbuh 2... Try thinking... like you always do, dude..." said Numbuh 4.

"Yeah but... see I know what the message is saying but I can't tell what it's trying to message us..."

Numbuh 4 scratched his head. "Whatever..."

"Let me see that..." Keiko said. She grabbed it as Hoagie took a drink of his coke. She examined it but she didn't know what she was trying to decipher. It was like a secret within a secret.

My sweet dear,

Keep on guessing, you're not too far. Until all is killed, I will reveal myself from afar. Killing spree I did, killing spree she shall. I know where you are, just try to hide well.

Someone is looking upon you. And they would soon attack. Never would I stop, never 'till I get what I seek then catch. But I know you would run; I know you would hide. And all your little friends will try to save but ends to die. Now remember, catch me if you can, but I'll get you first, my sweet child above, just run, run, run but end up to die.

"I can't think straight... with all that's going on..." she glanced at Numbuh 4. "Too much pressure..."

"Why don't you two go out...? I need to work on... a couple of things," said Hoagie putting the note inside.

"Ok..." Wally muttered, grabbing Keiko's hand. When they were out, he turned to her. "Look... If...if Ah get all... kooky... about... this girl, it—it doesn't mean, Ah dun like ya... it's just t'at I miss 'er is all..."

Keiko looked at him questionably. 'Boy that girl really stole his heart...' she thought.

"C'mon, let's go outside," he said.

But Keiko had a deep feeling in her gut that said to be careful. Something's gone wrong...

Rants, rants, and more rants.

That's me
Ahhelga
AKA Pauline