Operation: TIME-TRAVEL

Today or
In time
Many
Erupt

Time
Rocks
Aviators
Very crazily
Even
Loony

By Ahhelga

Author's Note: Well. My new chapter of TIME-TRAVEL. Honestly, I've never been so excited about a story (and the worst part of it is, it's my story). People, get ready for many surprises, shocks, and amazement (all meaning the same thing) in the future! Yeah. Okay, whatever, I'm just rambling. So…uh. I'd appreciate it if you'd review.

Disclaimer: Me owns nothin'.

Chapter 4- Numbuh 86

(BEGIN)

"Hm?" she demanded more than questioned. "Answer me, Four."

"'Ow should I know?" he replied from the back, moving close to her, nose-to-nose.

"What if…they're related?" hinted Abby from next to Nigel. "Ever thought of that? We're in the future…so. You would think—"

"Hm, I guess you're right, Numbuh 5!" interrupted Wally, rubbing his finger on his chin. "Then…that would make you, Numbuh 18, my niece! I knew my stupid baby brother will be like me; a fighter! And that's what you are too, Calli!"

"Aw, man," Abby said low, bringing the brim of her hat lower to cover her whole face.

Nigel and Hoagie both looked at Abby. She rolled her eyes, and they both smirked. Willy stood there, on the side, not sure as to what to say. He surely knew what was going on. And because of that, he tried signaling Calli to not say any more. After the long time at staring at each other, Calli looked away from Wally and onto Willy. He was making his eyes grow bigger at the sight of Wally, and then pointed to a picture on the wall that seemed to be a picture of their whole family (the mom, dad, and kids). Calli's face dropped, and then walked away from Wally.

"Um…well, as I was saying…" Calli said, changing the subject. "This bottom paragraph on the screen tells what you need to know."

All eyes turned to her "mirror". Hoagie had caught the words "decommission early" and "Father's apprentice" on the screen, but she had already changed it to a screen that only contained that last paragraph.

"'After all they've done, they brought destruction, togetherness, and independence. However, a theory, a very small one to say the least, has brought our spirits up, in hopes that they shall save us all one day. Young or old. It's only in time.'"

No one read this aloud; it came from Willy, saying it off the top of his head, staring at the ceiling. Calli hadn't expected that either, for that what half of the paragraph had said. In perfect words. The KND were still confused, however. Even as they gawked at Willy, Wally couldn't help see someone related to him…from the future.

Calli looked back at the screen though, and continued to read, as if she had been this whole time.

"'What has happened to them after the downfall is unknown. However, resources have lately spotted two on the other side, and two oblivious (like they should be), and the last…is within Top Secret Bases. But, no matter what happens, we need to bring them back. If you have more info, contact Moon-Base.' And that's what the rest says."

A long pause occurred after all recollected their thoughts. A high voice broke the eerie silence, though.

"So…are you going to turn us in?" asked Kuki from the back. "I'm just…kinda wonderin'."

Nigel turned to her. Something non-happy came from her mouth? And she was either bawling or in flames? Her voice sounded serious as never before heard. Both Willy and Calli turned to her, and then glanced at each other.

"Err…it's all your choice," said Calli.

"Even if you should," said Willy. "Your Watches, remember?"

"Sure we remember, but do we have to go to Moon-Base?" asked Hoagie. "It'd be a kinda insane story…"

"True, but it's recommended," Willy replied, closing his eyes, as if to be lost in his thought. And sure enough, it seemed he had spaced out after the short silence.

"Anyway," interrupted Calli. "It'd be way cooler if you'd go over there, though. Hello, it's Moon-Base. What's cooler than that?"

"I know what you mean!" Wally said. "Those cool doors!"

"The awesome space up there!" she replied, stepping forward.

"Cool scenery!"

"No gravity out there!"

"Fancy-schmany stuff!"

"And, of course, our great leader; wonderful, mysterious, cute Numbuh—Err, I mean, our great leader!"

"Um, right, our leader," sighed Willy, who'd been obviously been listening. "Numbuh 70…"

"Wait-a-minute!" interrupted Abby. "He's the guy on the tape, right?"

Willy turned to her. Abby tried to work this out in her head. "Right?"

"No," Willy said. "That's his brother…and…that Numbuh 70 you saw on the tape is…decommissioned."

"Oh…" she said, disappointingly.

"Where's the bathroom?!" exclaimed Kuki suddenly, hopping up and down. "I-gotta-go-I-gotta-go-I-gotta-go-I-gotta-go!"

"Uh, down the hall to the right," answered Willy. "It's the last door."

"Thank-you-Thank-you-Thank-you!" Kuki said hurriedly, going out of the door, to the stairs instead.

"Wait! Kuki, you're going the wrong way!" said Wally, following her.

Once Wally was out, Willy blinked. "Kuki?"

"Numbuh 3, it's over here," Wally said, pulling her.

"Oh," she said. "Well hurry!"

It was then that she rushed down the hall. In doing so, she was held on by Wally, trying to keep up. And, resulting of her rushing, she bumped into someone, their back turned.

"Sorry!" she said quickly, trying to maneuver her way around, which she did successfully.

In an instant, she closed the door to a small bathroom. The door had a pretty water fairy on it, with a couple of mermaids below. Wally panted as he leaned against the door. He saw a shadow coming, so he held his breath.

"Well, now who might you be?" asked a woman. "One ah the kids' friends? Where's the other one; the rushing one?"

Wally pointed to the door, unsure as to what to say. She was overall nice, but her accent reminded him of someone quite the opposite of that. But no matter, he tried to talk as less as possible, when she stood there, waiting for her time in the restroom.

It was at this time he noticed she wore things not most adults would wear. And her green and black and orange style was a bit odd too. Was she, in fact, a grown child? No, that's silly.

"You look familiar, have we met?" she said, but before he could answer, she continued. "Wait, what am I talking about? Where I used to live there were not that many kids, so it would be impossible. And you can't be part of my childhood, for you wouldn't have even been alive then. No…"

Wally listened to her drift in and out of her thoughts, occasionally talking to herself. He came to realize that she was some sort of nut. Figures. Just when he thought this was an okay adult.

Interrupting his thoughts, he heard a flush and the sound of water running in the sink. And just in a quick moment, the handle to the door turned. Kuki jumped at the sight of the woman standing there. But, then, she smiled.

"Hi!" she exclaimed, waving her hand.

Wally shot a death glare at her and through bared teeth he scowled, "Kuki!"

"Oh, he's just shy!" she said, explaining his actions.

"I can tell…" the woman joked. "By the way, I'm F—"

"'Ey Fulbright! You still up there?" called a male voice from below.

"Yeah!" she exclaimed back, down the stairs.

"Well get down here!" they called once more.

She turned to the two kids. And then flashed a quick smile before rushing down the stairs. Wally stood there, like a dummy (despite that he already was). Kuki tugged on his sleeve, and then waved her hand in front of his face. No luck. He was in a trance.

"Wally?" she said, literally knocking his head.

After a few seconds of awkward silence, he spoke up. "I think I know who that is. Fanny. Numbuh 86."

"Kuki, your kids have the sweetest friends…"

"I know, aren't they, though?" replied the adult, Kuki. "Did you meet Carol?"

"I'm not sure, I remember the other one mentioning her name, but I kinda forgot," replied Fanny, staring at the ceiling.

"The other one?" asked he other adult, Wally.

"Yes, there was a boy…" she said.

"Probably Nick," said Kuki once more.

"And…he seemed to be quite fond of the girl…"

Kuki sighed. Wally chuckled. Kuki began, "Oh well, our son will have to find love elsewhere, then."

"Oh wait, I remember Willy saying they weren't Carol or something…" interrupted Abby

"Hey! What happened to our research?" said Nigel.

"Aw, it could wait!" said Kuki. "We have to catch up with Fanny!"

Fanny smiled. But when Hoagie said "What happened in D.C.?" she seemed to drift and frown.

"Well, it was terrible…but the dreams there…they seemed so real!"

"Really, how?" Abby asked.

"Well, we were in some organization…and…well, it's a jumble of things from there."

"That's it?" exclaimed Nigel, but then got sense of himself and sat down. "Go on…"

"Well…" Fanny sighed. "I saw someone that was in our lives back then in my dreams…"

"Yes?" Nigel said eagerly.

"Um, him," she said softly.

A few gasps were heard afterwards. And a soft shudder. However, one looked confused. Wally.

"Wait-a-minute!" he said. "Him? The him?"

Fanny nodded in response. "Yes."

"What?! He cannot be in our lives then!" he exclaimed. "We-we met 'im just a few months ago! We couldn't have met him when we were children, he's our age!"

"Was he a child just like us?" asked Hoagie, calmly.

"No…but listen, guys, this is just a dream," she said, slightly scared by their voices rising (except for Hoagie who seemed calmest).

"But dreams lead to answers," Abby said, louder than usual. "They-they are like a portal to different worlds, the future, and the past! They tell secrets, and your feelings, so…it could be…he was in our past."

Fanny stared at her for a short moment, and then shook her head violently. "Now don't get on me with your psychiatrist stuff!"

"I'm only trying to help," replied Abby, fear showing in her eyes.

"Hey, don't get all mad at Abby!" yelled Hoagie at Fanny. "It's not her fault she became successful and knows what these things mean. Unlike some people."

"There's no need to put down Fanny for not being as successful as Abby, she's just recovering from her escape!" Nigel butt in.

"And you're just recovering from what happened to Lizzie!" Hoagie screamed back at Nigel.

However, Nigel didn't reply. He stepped back, and stood there, staring grimly at Hoagie. Fanny pat his back comfortingly, but Nigel brushed her hand away, making a sad expression on her face. Hoagie, sensing this was wrong, he put up his hand.

"I'm sorry! I didn't mean—" Hoagie said, interrupted.

"No," Nigel said softly. "You went way too low. That's it for the day. Good bye. It was a pleasure being here, Wally, Kuki. And it was nice to see you, Fanny. I'll see you later, Abby."

"Nigel…" Abby said, concerned, but didn't move.

"Don't go!" Kuki interrupted. "You were the one who backed up Hoagie to do this!"

"No, I've got to, because some people can't keep their mouth shut," he said, putting on his coat, heading for the door.

"No," Fanny said, grabbing onto his arm. "There's much to talk about."

"I'd rather go," he said, turning the doorknob now. "Bye, Numbuh 86."

"Wh-what did you call me?" she said, trembling.

Nigel stared at her, and let go of the doorknob. He then turned to the rest in the kitchen. He then smiled.

"I think I figured out another clue," he said.

(END CHAPTER)

Author's Note: I know I'm kinda focusing on the adults, but, remember, it's all going into plan. There are a few questions I was sure to put in this chapter like: What happened to Lizzie? Who's Him? Did those words that Hoagie read ("decommissioned early" and "Father's apprentice") mean anything important? And there were a couple of others, but I'm too lazy to say any more. Yeah. I'd appreciate it if you'd review.

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Ahhelga
AKA Pauline