Codename: Kids Next Door

operation:

g.a.l.a.c.t.i.c.

NINE

Author's Note: It's about to get dark guys! Sorry...:) lol

The escape pods that carried Numbuhs 2 through 5 and 362 shuttled through space. Numbuh 3 looked at the window of the escape pod and saw the image of the moonbase being attacked. It was a pretty sight, but for all the wrong reasons. Explosions of every shape, size, and color puffed around the base. Kuki began to get tears in her eyes. She then felt someone grab her hand. Once she looked down, she realized that the hand belonged to none other than Wallaby Beatles; Numbuh 4. They didn't exchange words with one another. They just looked at one another and smiled. However, the hard landing of the escape pod interrupted their special moment. Numbuh 5 was the first to exit the craft. As she jumped out, she then proceeded to kick the pod.

"Numbuh 60 and the entire moonbase is in trouble, and it's all my fault!" She yelled adding another frustrated kick.

"Not it's not Numbuh 5...we can still figure out what's going on," Hoagie added trying to calm her down.

"Are you out of your mind Numbuh 2!? The Galactic Kids Next Door is one step ahead of us! They've always been one step ahead of us! And if you think we can still figure out what's going on, you might as well surrender to them!"

Numbuh 2 looked hurt by her comment. He backed away from her apologetically.

"And you guys wonder why I don't want leadership! It's because I don't like the responsibilities that come with it!"

Abby sat down on the bright green grass. She then took off her signature red cap as a sign of defeat. Numbuh 2 looked at Numbuhs 3 and 4 as they exited their escape pod; looking at them as if they knew how to comfort 5. Rachel then stepped out of the capsule and walked over to Abby.

"Numbuh 5!"

Abagail turned her back on Rachel and folded her arms. Why should she listen to anything Numbuh 362 was about to say? After all, she had kept information hidden from the team about the whereabouts of Numbuh 1 and information on the Galactic Kids Next Door. Abby despised how Rachel still acted orderly as if she was still in charge. Then again, why shouldn't she be? Because Abby knew in her heart that she wasn't doing any better as the Supreme Leader of the KND.

"Turn around and look at me!"

"Why should I? You're not the boss of me anymore Numbuh 362!"

"You're acting like this is your fault but it's not! It's...mine," Rachel said lowering her voice. This got Numbuh 5's attention, so she did turn around to face 362.

"I should have told you about the organization sooner. I was just...naive. I thought the organization wasn't doing any harm...but I guess I was wrong. But that doesn't mean I'm giving up. You always want to throw in the towel when you believe the situation is your fault, Abby. But I'm telling you it's not. I chose you as Supreme Leader because I knew you had what it takes to be a leader. A REAL leader. One who's cool in the face of danger, and who NEVER questions the sanctity of her teammates."

Numbuh 362 put her hand on Numbuh 5's shoulder. Abby's sad frown slowly turned into a smile.

"You care about kids Numbuh 5," 362 said. "And most importantly you care about your friends."

The two operatives quickly hugged one another, and the other members of Sector V quickly joined in on the hug (except Numbuh 4 who had to be pulled into the group hug by Numbuh 3). The moment was special; a motivating moment that proved that friendship is one of the best things there is. When all else fails, you still have your friends.

Nigel Uno put two fingers to the communicator in his ear. Someone was trying to contact him. Knowing Numbuh 74.239, he probably wanted to reprimand Numbuh 1 some more over disobeying orders. However, Nigel was surprised to learn that it was Numbuh NB476; Chief Interrogations Officer for the GKND. She and Nigel didn't get along too well. He disapproved of her sometimes successful methods of getting information. Sure he thought interrogation was necessary, but at times she could go a little bit too far. Numbuh NB476 had come from the planet Worp. Worp had also been destroyed due to the disease of adulthood. She lost her family as well as her former friends. Worp was also a bit of a militant planet which explained her unnecessary roughness with her interrogations. When she first met Numbuh 1, she called him a G.D.H. which stood for Gritty, Disposable Human. And ever since then, Numbuh 1 couldn't stand her. In fact, she reminded him of Numbuh 86.

"Will you listen to me you stupid head!" She yelled at Numbuh 1 through his communicator. It was so loud that he jumped at the sound of her voice.

"What is it NB476?" Nigel asked annoyed by her rudeness.

"We've got another prisoner transfer in progress."

Nigel Uno was growing frustrated. So! Why was he needed with yet ANOTHER prisoner transfer! He had already spoken with Chad!

"Then, WHY do you need me!"

"Because...you G.D.H. buffoon! This prisoner is from the Kids Next Door! I believe that's your area of expertise!"

Numbuh 1's heart dropped. Who on Earth have they captured now? If it was someone from Sector V, he couldn't have any contact with them. And whoever it was was about to get the most torturous interrogation of their life. After getting yelled at by NB476 some more, Numbuh 1 confirmed that he would meet with her and the prisoner in the interrogation room. A room that Nigel Uno himself had refused to enter. Some of the techniques and methods of the Galactic Kids Next Door were sometimes a bit off to him. However, if it meant saving planet after planet from the disease of adulthood; then he knew there would be some casualties along the way. Once he reached the interrogation room, he could already hear NB476's taunting from behind the door. Not wanting to disturb her, Numbuh 1 opened the door very slowly. As soon as he got inside the room and locked the door behind him, he was taken aback by what he saw. Numbuh 60, in handcuffs, unconscious on the floor.