Operation: H.U.R.T

Continued from OPERATION: C.R.U.S.H

Two days passed since Kuki and Wally had a huge fight over the supposed death of fellow operative, Bradley. Everything had gone back to normal except for one thing, not a single teenager or adult had caused problems all weekend.

"Crud! I can't stand this! Not even those stupid Delightful brats have tried anything! It's as if everyone has taking a darn vacation or something!" Wally exclaimed to his friends, who were gathered around a table at a local pizza joint. Kuki, who was sitting in the middle between Nigel and Wally, just giggled.

"I kind of like the break! I was sooo able to catch the new Rainbow Monkey Episode because of it!" Everyone groaned at her comment. Hoagie and Abby were sitting across from them and after Abby took a sip of her soda, she shook her head. "Number 5, for once, agrees with Number 4. I can't stand this sitting around!" Hoagie just shrugged his shoulders. "I kind of like it to though. I was able to come up with some pretty cool new weapons. I'd like to see anyone try to get past the new 2 x 4 technology I've created."

"Man, this bites! You do realize we've resorted to what teenagers do after school right?! If I don't see some action soon, I'm going to go nuts!" It was at that moment that a loud scream was heard coming from the kitchen. Hoagie dropped his slice of pizza as Nigel stood up in his booth. "Looks like you got your wish Number 4. Let's go team!"

They all ran to the kitchen and froze at what they saw. Kids were chained to the floor by their ankles and being forced to make pizza. As they scanned the room, they saw who made the scream. A girl had broken free and was currently surrounded by the adults and backed into a corner. "Ok Number 3 and Number 4, you go set those kids free. Those stupid adults have there backs turned on us, so it shouldn't be to hard. Number 2, go out and get the vehicle ready, for we'll need it. Number 5, you create a distraction while I rescue the girl! Kids Next Door, Battle Stations!

With that, Number 3 and Number 4 quickly went to work on freeing the kids from the chains and making sure they got out safely. Number 5 grabbed a hold of a tube of pizza sauce and yelled to the adults. "Number 5 says, you've messed with the wrong kids! I don't know who you're working for, but be prepared to be stained for life!" As the adults ran towards her, she squirted the pizza sauce on the adults. As the adults started complaining about the stains and yelling, Number 1 slid in and grabbed the girl.

"Ok team! Let's get out of here!" With that said, all the kids had been set free and the Kids Next Door quickly left the building. As soon as they got outside, Hoagie had appeared with the M.O.S.Q.U.I.T.O and the rest of the team quickly got on board and headed back to the tree house.

Back in the kitchen, the adults were very upset about the stains, but it didn't last long as Gramma Stuffum barged in. "What good are you all?! How hard can it be to watch a bunch of stupid kids, chained to the floor?! I had plans to use those kids to make my special pizza that will fatten those other kids that came into this place! It's all ruined now thanks to you worthless pieces of trash!"

One of the adults hesitantly stood up. "Gramma... it wasn't out fault... those stupid kids next door..." Gramma's eyes flashed with anger. "Those what?! Ooooo.... They have foiled me to many times! Next time they see me, I'll make sure they're so stuffed they won't be able to move for a year! Now clean yourselves up, we got work to do!"

Back at the tree house, Wally and Hoagie were playing a video game, while Abby read from her Ebony magazine. Kuki was in her room, playing teatime with her dolls and Bradley, who was dressed up in doll clothing, when Nigel opened her door. "Number 1, what are you doing in my room? Oh, you heard about the tea party and want to join?! Come on! Bradley was just telling us all about his adventure when Wally let him out!"

"No, I am not one to partake in such childish things." He said with a bit of annoyance in his voice. Then sighed as he gently closed the door behind him. He had been thinking about two nights ago, when he and Kuki went out for ice-cream, part of his plan to cheer her up. They did have a good time, and unlike Lizzie... she wasn't constantly over him. He even noticed how cute she looked, playing with her dolls. "I think I'll pass, actually I'm here to... talk to you, about something... Kuki..."

She stopped playing and looked to him, her blue eyes dancing around. It was very rare for him to call her by her name so she knew something was up. "What's that Nigel?" He ran a hand over his bald head as he walked over to her. "Well, I've been doing a lot of thinking about the other night and..."

Meanwhile, Wally had beaten Hoagie once again in a car racing game and he jumped into the air and started dancing. "Yes! I am sooo cool! Nyah Nyah Nyah... I'm better than Number 2! I'm sooo cool!" Abby shook her head before tossing a pillow at Wally. "Man Number 4, I swear you can be so annoying at times." Hoagie started laughing as Wally narrowed his eyes.

"Hey, I did kick his butt right? For the fifth time I might add!" Hoagie rolled his eyes as he faced Wally. "Only because I let you win. Last time I won, you nearly killed me." Wally crossed his arms over his chest. "I did not! If you remember correctly..." Before he could finish, both him and Hoagie were hit with a pillow.

"Number 5 says you both better shut up before she kicks the two of you out of the tree house for the night!" Wally was about ready to say something in his and Hoagie defense when he noticed that both Kuki and Nigel had been gone for a while. "Hey, where's Number 1 and Number 3?" Hoagie shrugged his shoulders as he went to sit next to Abby. Abby looked up from her magazine and grinned. "He said he had something to talk to Kuki about." Hoagie giggled as he joined in Abby's game. "Yea, looks like you missed your chance Number 4." They both new how obvious it was that Wally had a crush on Kuki and it was getting on their nerves that Wally had yet to say anything. They were hoping that if they kept up this game, he'd finally say something and then they all could move on with their lives. Wally snorted. "I don't know what you guys are talking about! I could care less what Nigel is doing with that stupid girl!" Hoagie and Abby both started to giggle again. "I'm serious! Why, I wouldn't care if I found the two of them kissing or something! Talk about disgusting! I'm going to my room!" He was getting fed up with the two of them and left the main living area of the tree house.

Abby grinned to Hoagie. "Number 5 bets three jawbreakers and two chocolate bars that Number 4 went to go find Kuki and Nigel." Hoagie shook his head. "Please, I know as well as you that is what he is going to do, so save your candy for a real bet."

Back in Kuki's room, Nigel had ended up sitting down next to Kuki at the table. He had already talked to Wally, and Wally said he was all right with it, if it was what Kuki wanted. Of course it took him a few hours to get Wally to admit to it, but he was finally able to do it. "So what are you feelings on everything.... Kuki?" Kuki was blushing as she looked down at her lap. "Gee, I don't know Number 1... I never really thought about it, but what about Lizzie?" Nigel gave a sheepish laugh. "Well, things were not going well so I actually broke things off with her last weekend. She took it hard, but yea... so..."

Wally was heading to his room and when he passed Number 3's room, he heard voices. "What the...?" He said softly to himself as he pressed his ear against the door. Instantly, he felt jealousy welling up inside of him. "What on earth could they be whispering about in there?! Surely Numbers 2 and 5 were wrong...of course they were. Crud, if they would only speak louder." He said to himself, even though he didn't believe his own words. He remembered what he and Nigel talked about and said he had no problems with it, if it's what Kuki wanted, he would be fine with it. Still didn't help that jealousy well up inside of him. Then again, he was betting Kuki would choose him. He still couldn't hear so he peered through the keyhole hoping to see something.

Back in the room, Kuki had embraced Nigel in a hug. "You're sweet Number 1, but I don't know. I like both of you guys a lot.". Outside, Wally sighed when he saw Kuki hug him. Sure, she hugged them all at one time or another, but he had a pretty good idea of what Nigel was talking to her about and assumed she had choosen him. "She what... I can't believe... aw... crud..." He was now filled with sadness. Shoving his hands in his pockets he turned away from the room and made his way back to the living quarters. Hoagie noticed the change in Wally's expression and got off the couch to walk over to him.

"Hey Number 4, you still aren't annoyed at Abigale and I are you? We were just kidding, honestly." Hoagie put an arm around Wally's shoulder as he looked to Hoagie, an expression of hurt across his features but only for a brief second before she shoved Hoagie's arm off of him. "Man, you guys are my friends. I'm never annoyed at you all! I just need some fresh air. This lovey dovey mush is choking me!" He then left out the door, leaving Hoagie confused, Hoagie was about ready to follow him till Abby pulled him back. "Let him go Number 2. Guy needs ta be alone."