Chapter 2: 626.5 Emerges

Over at Gantu's ship, they just sat down, facing each other. They were thinking about their last encounter with Koshi, Kyoto, and Darryl. 625 looked like he could careless.

"Why did that... that... beast have to ruin everything?" Gantu asked. 625 shrugged his shoulders as he took a bite of a sandwich.

"Beats me." He replied. "I knew that monster could win anyway. Besides, he was way bigger than you, Gantu."

"I know. He was also too strong to be attacked by a laser. What a waste of good energy."

"I'll say." Then, the experiment counter came on surprisingly. This made the two turn to it in amazement as the computer spoke.

"Experiment 626.5 activated," the voice said. "Primary function: 50 more super-speed, strength, and smarts than 626." This made Gantu rub his hands together with happiness.

"50 more, huh?" He said to himself. 625 looked concerned.

"But, Gantu," He started. "Here's my question: What if this 626.5 is bigger than Stitch, too?"

"Then, that makes an even better challenge. Let's go to the little earth girl's house and have a glimpse of this 626.5 experiment." He strapped on his gun and container on his back and walked off, dragging 625 with him.

Back at Lilo's...

626.5 emerged as the baby version of Stitch (from the episode "Babyfier"), except he was purple and lavender. He looked up at them with affection.

"That's 626.5, huh?" Lilo asked sarcastically.

"Yes. Experiment 626.5 is designed to be just as smart, strong, and powerful as 626. I believe that 626, 700, 701, Darryl, and 624 will be great babysitters." Jumba replied. Darryl, Koshi, Kyoto, Stitch, and Angel looked at each other.

"I only want best from each of you." He continued. "Understand?"

"We got it, Jumba." Darryl replied. "What are we gonna name him?"

"Good question." Lilo replied. "Well, he does look like the baby version of Stitch when we had Babyfier, but he's purple and lavender. He also has a sense of cuteness just like Stitch..."

Lilo was interrupted when 626.5 proved his strength by lifting up the couch with one hand. He squealed with happiness as he did so. This made Lilo freeze.

"Well, he even has super strength like Stitch..." She added.

"Except he can lift things 20,000 times his size." Jumba finished.

"Wow! I guess we'll call him... Stitch Jr."

Stitch Jr. squealed in agreement. He crawled up to Lilo and hugged her with affection.

"Awwwww!" Everybody exclaimed. Lilo giggled.

"I guess he likes that name." She said to herself.

Suddenly, Gantu lifted the roof.

"Hello, Jumba." He greeted with evil in his eyes.

'What do you want now, Big Dummy?" Jumba asked.

"I want that new experiment."

"What? Experiment 626.5?"

"Yes. Give him to me!"

"No! You can't have him!"

"Then, I'm just gonna have to... WHOA!" He was interrupted by Stitch Jr., who lifted him up from the porch and growled.

"Meega na la kweesta!" He yelled as he twirled him around, like a lasso. Then, threw him hard towards the forrest and heard him crash into his ship. Everybody was surprised.

"Amazingly enough, 626.5 is just as naughty as 626 as well." Jumba commented. Lilo walked out.

"O... kay." She replied sarcastically. "So, now what?"

"We let 626, 624, Darryl, 700, and 701 babysit him for a week and see what happens. In meantime, we'll just play with him until the new week starts. Today is now Friday." Jumba replied. "As soon as Sunday arrives, we'll begin the baby-sitting."

"But, why them and not me?" Lilo asked.

"Or me?" Pleakley asked.

"Because the experiments need to get to know 626.5 before you two do. No exceptions!" Jumba replied. "Now, let's see if he likes dinner for tonight which is... what?"

"Mac and Cheese with green beans and mashed potatoes." Nani replied from the kitchen. "Is anybody ready for dinner?"

"YEAH!" Everybody yelled as they charged into the kitchen.

Meanwhile...

Gantu was just sitting in front of his ship, rubbing his head.

"That experiment is a tough opponent. I'm gonna have to think of a different strategy next time." He said to himself as he got up and walked inside. He found 625 playing a video game. Gantu growled.

"625! What are you doing!" He asked furiously. 625 still had his eyes focused on the screen, but replied anyway.

"I'm playing a game! What's it look like I'm doin'!" He replied. Gantu sat down behind him and watched.

"So, how'd it go with that new experiment 626.5?" 625 asked.

"He's tougher that Stitch and he's a baby version of him as well." Gantu replied.

"Ya mean, he's a toddler experiment with a lotta muscle and a bad attitude?"

"I guess you can put it that way."

Then, Hamsterviel appeared on another screen behind Gantu, who turned around immediately.

"Yes, Dr. Hamsterwheel?" He asked. Hamsterviel jumped with anger.

"Hamsterviel! It's Hamsterviel!" He furiously replied. Gantu cleared his throat.

"Sorry, sir! What is it?"

"Did Jumba Jookiba make another experiment?"

"Yes. It's experiment 626.5."

"Experiment 626.5, huh? Does this experiment have the same functions as 626?"

"Just about. The only thing that's different is his fur color and his size. He's a baby version of Stitch and he's purple with lavender markings."

"A toddler experiment! Excellent! Doesn't Jumba know that toddler experiments are beyond their smart abilities? They are so smart, they could make experiments of his own. This could be perfect."

"If only he was easy to catch."

"Oh! Quit complaining, you giant whale-like creature you! Use your head and think of a perfect way to capture that experiment... AND I MEAN IT! GOT THAT!"

"Yes, sir."

"Good... and don't fail me." Hamsterviel clicked off. 625 had his game paused as he was turned around in his chair.

"Well, looks like it's all or nothing for this cousin." He said to Gantu, who just looked at him with a little nervousness on his face.

"I'll think of something, even if it means knocking out the others first." He said to himself. 625 shrugged his shoulders as he continued his game.

Meanwhile, at Lilo's...

Everybody was eating their mac and cheese dinner. Stitch Jr. was seated in a baby seat. They expected him to throw his food all over the place like a toddler should, but he actually had great table manners. He even said "excuse me" every time he burped. They were impressed, especially Lilo.

"Wow! He has good table manners." She said to Jumba. "You really made him a fine gentleman."

"Thanks. I must say myself that I have done excellent job." Jumba agreed. Stitch Jr. looked down at Stitch. He smiled as he handed his plate to him. Lilo was confused.

"What's he doing? Why is he handing his whole plate to Stitch?" She asked Jumba, who chuckled.

"He's full. He wants to give leftovers to 626 to finish." He replied. Lilo smiled with affection.

"I'm really starting to like this experiment, Jumba. He's more polite the Stitch." She commented. Stitch looked up at Stitch Jr. and smiled. He took his plate and jumped off his chair to throw it away. Without saying a word, he walked back to the table and climbed back in his chair. Stitch Jr. clapped as he squealed.

"Tanka." He said to Stitch, who nodded.

"You're welcome." He replied. Stitch Jr. lifted his arms as he squealed for Jumba. He got up and picked him out of his baby seat and placed him gently on the floor and he ran off to Lilo's elevator to her room. Lilo awed at this.

"Oh! Isn't he cute?" She asked. Nani and Pleakley nodded in agreement.

"Now, that's what I call politeness... STITCH!" Nani yelled the last part at the top of her lungs.

"Hey! Meega tanoka kweesta!" He yelled back. Lilo patted him on the head.

"Don't worry, Stitch. He hasn't seen nothing yet." She said to him.

To be continued...