Codename: Kids Next Door

operation:

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

TWENTY-THREE

Author's Note: A long update...I know.

Also, the italics are a flashback in this chapter.

The dark room in which Nigel Uno found himself grew more and more ominous. The electronic voice had asked him if he wished to have an operative administrator of defense. In other words, someone to defend his case for his court-martial. He knew he was on trial for insubordination and for disobeying orders. However, he had chosen to face the Grand Council of the GKND alone. Still, he couldn't hide the slight fear in his face. What would happen if they found him guilty? More importantly, what else did the council want to see him for? Numbuh Infinity had told him that they had been wanting to see him for a while. The reasons behind this were, at the moment, unclear. Suddenly, a few monitors came on-screen. They each had strange alien-like symbols on them. A familiar voice came over the loudspeaker.

"Numbuh 1, your trial and final test has commenced," the voice said.

"Final test?" Nigel answered.

"Yes, but more on that later."

Then, the realization came to Nigel. The voice he had just heard belonged to none other than Numbuh 74.239. Infinity had told him that he would be present at the trial. But what test was he talking about? Numbuh 1 knew that he had already passed various exams once he joined the organization.

"Please describe your reasoning for your insubordination."

Nigel swallowed hard. He then wiped the sweat from his brow. He HAD to defend his actions. He just had to. Being part of this organization meant everything to him. If he got kicked out of the Galactic Kids Next Door, where would he go? Besides Sector V, the KND believed that he had been honorably discharged. The details of his disappearance were known only to his teammates.

"I am Nigel Uno. A.K.A. Numbuh 1 of the Galactic Kids Next Door," he said.

Numbuh 60 was still locked away in his cell. He had watched earlier as guards had already escorted Chad out. It probably had to do with the fact that he had betrayed the organization and was still awaiting trial for his actions. Along with...Numbuh 1. Patton was confused. Had Nigel Uno finally come to his senses? How he wished and prayed that that statement could be true. However, he knew that whatever was to happen was up to Numbuh 1 himself. Besides, Patton had been given instructions by Lizzie and Chad about an hour ago. He could still remember the conversations he and the other two operatives had.

"Listen, you've got to send a message to the Kids Next Door. A real transmission this time, to warn them!" Chad said urgently.

"And what if I get caught? Besides, what do I tell them?" Lizzie asked.

"Everything," Chad said softly.

Lizzie looked at Chad then to Patton. "All right. I'll try to send out a transmission. But what about you?"

"My trial is still set to take place today after Numbuh 1's," Chad replied sadly.

Lizzie gasped loudly, but Patton was confused. What was so bad about Nigel's trial?

"But if they talk to him they might-"

"Invade the Earth?" Chad said finishing her sentence.

Now Patton was not only confused but flabbergasted. The GKND were really going to try to take the Earth hostage?

"What about me," Patton asked, now wanting to be more involved.

"You've got to escape Patton and help get Lizzie out of here," 274 replied. "Take this."

Numbuh 274 then handed Patton multiple M.A.R.B.L.E.(S) (Mustardy Armament Releases Big Loud Explosion). Patton was, at first, surprised that he was able to sneak a weapon into the cell. That is until he remembered that Chad Dickson was quite skilled as an operative.

"I got em' while I was at a Teens Headquarters on Earth," he said. "When the time is right, get yourself and Lizzie off this station."

"But how will I know when the time is right sir," Patton asked with a salute.

"Give me 45 minutes to send out a transmission, then I'll meet you at the escape pods," Lizzie said answering him.

Patton nodded and watched as Lizzie headed out of the prison.

Now, time was up. Patton knew he had to make his move. Still, he was a bit afraid due to the fact that the guards were armed with laser weapons. But, if he could subdue one of them and take their weapon, that would be a good resource to have while searching for Lizzie. He walked over to the door of his cell and counted to 10 in his head. 1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10!

BANG!

Once he threw the M.A.R.B.L.E. down it exploded the cell doors in front of him. The smoke cleared and he found himself face to face with two guards. In one quick move, he flipped over the top of one of them and threw another marble. This time the explosion caused one of the guards to fall unconscious. As for the other guard? Patton punched him right in the face! He looked down and noticed the guard's weapon lay on the ground. As soon as he picked it up, he raced toward the prison entrance. The doors were in his sight! He was going to make it out of this horrible place! After running for what seemed like forever, Patton pushed open the prison doors. AT LAST! HE WAS OUT! OUT OF A PLACE THAT HE NEVER WISHED TO RETURN TO! The plan for escape wasn't over yet though. He still had to find Lizzie; wherever she might be... And if anyone got in his way...he still had three marble weapons and now a laser gun to take them out.