Chapter 2: He's A Hell of a Fighter
"So, Wally, who's this Dizzy person?" asked Numbuh 3. They had decided to go eat at the mess hall before the battle; they didn't want to die on an empty stomach.
"Dizzy? He's my best mate! Second to you, of course, Numbuh 2," said Wally, nodding to Numbuh 2. "He's one of the best pilots out there! He joined the KND a few years ago, but I'm not sure what his codename is. Well, whatever, if he's part of the battle, it's gonna be a hell of a party!"
"I just hope he isn't as stupid as you," said Numbuh 5.
"Hey, are you leading an elite squadron? No, you're not, so keep your little ideas to yourself, missy!"
"Oh no, you're leading the squadron? I guess we really are doomed," came a dejected voice.
Numbuh 4 turned around, an angry look on his face. "Listen bub, if you don't want a knuckle sandwich, I suggest you–Dizzy!" yelled Numbuh 4, leaping from his seat.
A short, muscular kid of about eleven years was standing with his arms folded. He sported a blue mohawk, a torn leather vest, pierced ears, and tight, ripped denim jeans. He also hadn't bothered to put a shirt on. Standing with him were a handful of burly australians, each having the same wrong side of the tracks look as the kid with the mohawk. Numbuh 4 ran up to him and locked him in a bear hug.
"Walker, Jackknife, Silo, Dingo!" he cried, addressing the other Aussies. "I was wondering when you'd get here! What's your code number? Where are you fighting? Are you in my squadron?" asked Wally, with a manic look in his eye.
"Hey, gerroff me, you little chazzwozzer! And it's Numbuh 26 to you." Dizzy smiled. "Leading the elite squadron, huh? Wizard! Listen, we've decided to join your squadron. You need someone to keep your ruddy little butt safe!" With this he pulled Numbuh 4 into a headlock and gave him a noogie.
"Aah, get off! So you think you can handle it? This aint the Outback, Dizzy," laughed Numbuh 4 mockingly.
"I know it's not, Wally. If it was, you'd need me to rescue you from the koalas like last time!" he laughed. Everyone laughed uproariously except for Numbuh 4, who turned red.
"Hey, it wasn't my fault! They tricked me!" shouted Numbuh 4, which only caused more laughs.
"So, we're gonna infiltrate the Mantra, huh? Man, that's gonna be one hell of a doozy. You got any plans yet, oh fearless leader?" asked Dizzy.
"I'll come up with one later," said Numbuh 4 derisively.
"So, Dizzy, Numbuh 4 tells me you're a good pilot, huh?" asked Numbuh 2.
"There aint an Aussie out there that can match me. Or an American," mocked Dizzy, folding his arms and cocking his head sideways, leering at Numbuh 2.
"Oh yeah?"
"Yeah!" The two looked like they were going to fight, until Numbuh 3 intervened.
"Guys, save the fighting for later!" she pleaded.
"All right then, sheila. Hey, Wally, is this gal your girlfriend?" Dizzy and the other Aussies chuckled.
"She is NOT my girlfriend!" yelled Numbuh 4.
"Oh, good, then that means she's available!" Dizzy moved to Numbuh 3 and put an arm around her. "Hey, babe, what say you and I go back to my place once all this is over?" asked Dizzy. "I've got a nice airship hovering over the Outback right now. Beautiful place, really."
"Get off of her!" yelled Numbuh 4. He jumped towards Dizzy and punched him in the face, knocking him back a few feet. Dizzy leapt to his feet and sent Wally a vicious drop kick to the stomach. The two began grappling, and started rolling around the floor, each one trying to get the upper hand.
"Oh, brother," sighed Numbuh 5. "Not five minutes and Numbuh 4 is already in a fight."
"Come on, Wally, a left, now a right!" encouraged Numbuh 2. "Wrong arm, dummy!"
"Ooh, this is cool! I'm gonna go get some popcorn!" exclaimed Numbuh 3. She ran over to the lunch line.
"Popcorn!" shouted Wally and Dizzy. "I want some!" They abruptly stopped fighting and ran over to the lunch line.
"Yup, that's Numbuh 4's friend, all right," chuckled Numbuh 5.
"I wonder if he's as good as he says?" pondered Numbuh 2. "I wish I could help Wally with his squadron. He's gonna need all the help he can get."
"He'll be fine, Numbuh 2. Numbuh 4 may not be bright, but he's a hell of a fighter. He'll screw up royally at first, but he'll succeed in the end," assured Numbuh 5.