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Chapter 6: Endings bring new Beginnings
After an eventful night of one on one time with their respective significant others, a few days passed and today dawned the last day of their spring break. The group decided to take their leave and say their goodbyes.
Abby coos, "Girl it's been sooo good seeing you again, you have a safe trip baby. Call Abby and let her know you made it safely."
Kuki gushes "Aww me too! I can't wait to see you guys again at your graduation. I'll be fine; Wally will be with me, I'm sure he won't let anything happen."
Hoagie chimes, "You sure you guys don't want a ride to the airport? I still have room in my car."
"Nah mate, we got it from 'ere. Lizzie has transportation set up for us. Pretty rad if you ask me. 'Sides I'd like to spend some time with Kuki before we split, ya know."
Hoagie laughs "Yeah, man I got you. You guys spend more time apart then me and Abs. Well tell Lizzie we said later and thanks for having us."
The guys shake as the girls finish hugging and go their separate ways.
Rachel questions "So Hoagie, how are Tommy and his friends getting home? I didn't see them this morning."
"The reason why you haven't seen them is that they got trashed last night, so they are still sleeping it off. Lizzie said she will get them home safely, so I let her handle them. That is one less thing I have to worry about. I love my little bro, but he can be a handful at times." Hoagie responded
Hoagie started the car once everyone was settled, and their trip back began.
"Yo Rach, what happened with you and mista perfect? Ya'll hit if off or what sugah?" Abby asked
Rachel sighs, "Uh… yeah we hit it off, and we had a wonderful evening. He is the most wonderful person I've met in a long time. Nile is such a charmer too, a perfect gentleman. He worried more about me than anything else that whole night. It was magical…Been talking since then."
Abby laughs "Sounds like we have a winna baby! So ya'll gone keep in touch? You can't let someone like him get away."
"Oh yeah, he put his number and email address in my phone. He says he doesn't mind doing things long distance. I'm not sure if he wants to just be friends or something more, we didn't really discuss the issue."
"Giiirrll, ya'll are way past friends. Abby says ya'll datin, aint no need to discuss it... aint that right Hoags."
Hoagie smirks "Leave it to Abs to decide that someone else is in a relationship. But hey Abby hasn't been wrong, she even knew about Walls and Kuks before they did. I say give it some time and you will see, from the way you go on about this guy, he must be pretty special."
"Eh, I guess, I… I just haven't been with someone for some time now, I just wouldn't know…"
"What does Abby always say? Just chillax, things will work themselves out. No need in stressin Honey. Just go with the flow baby."
'I hope they're right, I need something good in my life. It's not that Hoagie and Abby aren't good friends… I guess… I want someone just for me. I don't want to always be the third wheel. This also may be a way for me to forget about Nigel… I… I don't think I can wait for him forever…' She sighs
Hoagie continues to drive as the girls chatter in the backseat.
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"Ugggh Kuks, do you really have to leave so soon? Seems like you've been gone foreva'…" Wally whines
She giggles, "Oh Wally, I won't be gone that long this time. The semesters almost out and we will be together again before you know it silly! What are a couple more months? Then we can see each other all we want Wally-bear!" She hugs him
"Crud I hate it when you're right you know that. I… I… I just don't want to let you out of my sight again. Sometimes I'm 'fraid I might neva see ya again, that ya might find a better bloke." Wally admitted
"Wallabee Beetles…! Now you know that will never happen. I love you sweetie, no one else! Nobody could replace my little Wally"
"Crikey woman, I'm not little… ugh, I know you do Kuks, it's just sometimes I just wonder… I mean I'm not the brightest guy and I don't show my feelins all the time. I just want to give ya the best ya know."
"Of course I do silly; I like you just the way you are. Don't worry okay, everything will be fine and I'll be back before you know it."
"I know, just take care of yourself, will ya. I don't want to come have ta beat someone up for messin' with my girl. Have a safe trip my Kuki-Monster" He gives her a kiss
"See you soon Wally." She waves
They both depart to their designated terminals.
'Crud… I hate when she leaves. I feel like I lost a part of myself… I can't wait for graduation; I can properly make the sheila mine.' Pulling a ring out his pocket 'Wat was that sayin,' "One small step for man and a giant leap for mankind" or something or other. Ha, and I thought Hoagie was crazy…' He shakes his head retuning the ring to its place in his pocket and continues walking.
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After hours of driving the gang made it back to campus. They headed to their dormitories.
Mysterious figure 1: I've spotted them, there only three of them, two female, and one male.
Mysterious figure 2: The one we are looking for isn't here…
Mysterious figure 1: Shall we see if our 'friends' know where he may be?
Mysterious figure 2: Haha, indeed we shall…
The Mysterious duo, dressed in black, shadows the gang.
'Hmm, Abby has a strange feelin…' She looks around 'Yeah… Abby knew it, we're bein' followed' she pulls out her phone
CarmelKisses5: Don't be alarmed but, we have two baddies on our tail.
FlyBoy2: Thanks Abs, I'll keep an eye out.
Rach362: Seriously… ugh can't we just sleep…
They continue walking casually to their dorm. The duo springs on the former Kids Next Door operatives. Hoagie reacts and parries the attack, flipping the figure onto the ground putting him into a head lock. The other slightly misses hitting Rachel, who jumps back just in time. Rachel and Abby surround the figure, dodging blows in turn. Hoagie throws his weight on his opponent to keep him pinned to the ground.
"Abby don't know who you are, but you messin with the wrong one baby."
Figure 2 responded, "It is you who is in trouble, Abigail."
Rachel shouted "Who are you and why are you attacking us? What business do you have here?"
Hoagie chimed "Watch your left Rach!"
Rachel dodges a swift kick to the torso and delivers one of her own. The figure flies back in Abby's direction. Quickly Abby apprehends the masked person.
"Geez, what is with these two?" Rachel asked
"Beats me Honey, let's see who trying to kill us fo' no good reason."
They pull off the masks from the hooded duo.
Hoagie wondered, "Hmm they look familiar but I can't put a finger on it."
Figure 1 shouts, "Unhand me you fiend, let my sister go or else you'll be sorry.'
Figure 2 retorts, "It is alright brother; they won't get anything out of me! Haha"
Rachel rolled her eyes, "Crap, it's The Interesting Twins from Beneath the Mountain… should have known, they still suck at fighting."
"Hey!" They shout in unison.
Sister states, "Our skills have improved in the years that you have been inactive."
Brother confirms, "Yes, we are a thousand times better than our last encounter."
Hoagie grunts, "Ugh they are still annoying as ever."
"Well, what Abby still wants to know is why you two are attacking us? What have we done to you?"
"Abigail is right, it's been years since there has been any drama involving the KND. So what has gotten you guys in attack mode?" Question Rachel
"Haha, your tactics won't work on us." Stated Brother
"We are trained by the best to withstand torture and questioning."Replied Sister
"Yes, 'They' will not forgive us if we blab." Brother informed.
"Besides 'He' is not here, we must go." Sister stated
Rachel smirked, "They…? Who is 'they' and who is 'he'?"
Brother exclaimed, "Arg, we have said too much Sister."
"Smoke bomb!" she shouted
A puff of smoke appeared and TITFBTM disappeared.
Hoagie coughed "Well that was a nice surprise, wonder what else is in store for us."
Coughing Rachel replied "It seems they are looking for someone, but whom? Why now of all times did they become after us?"
"Abby don't know but looks like trouble is brewing once again. Man, so much fo' Abby having a peaceful semester. All Abby wanted to do was chillax until graduation."
"Guys meeting, ten minutes in my room, now! Get Fanny and Patton and meet me on the double." Rachel shouts taking charge.
Out of habit Abby and Hoagie snap to attention and salute.
Hoagie whines,"Crap why now of all times does this have to happen? I definitely don't want to work with those two again."
"Aww come on sugah, let's just get this over with. I'm pretty sure Rachel has an idea of what's going on. Let's just hope they aren't ripping each other apart or worse…"Abby shudders
As the two left, Rachel was deep in thought.
'I don't know… seriously why now… it's been years; I thought we made peace with the 'Adults'. Can I even still call them that? I mean technically I'm an adult now. The 'Villains' have been inactive and we have been at peace, so I don't understand... Who are 'they' and what do they want from us, or should I say 'him', whoever 'he' is. It doesn't add up… unless 'he' is a part of us… Hmmm, but who could that be?'
Her IM (Instant Messenger) goes off…
Nile#1: Evening Rachel, hope you made it home safely.
Rach362: Yes, I made it home safely, just ran into a little trouble but I'm fine.
Nile#1: Well hope everything is alright, get some rest.
She smiles 'He's too cute…' Shaking her head 'Back to the mission at hand, I have to find out who 'they' are after…Time to rally the troops.'
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Hoagie and Abby reach Fanny's dorm room, they knock…
Hoagie whined, "Can we please turn around and say they aren't home? Please Abby… pleeeasssee!"
"Hush sugah, we have our orders, now Abby says we stick to 'em. 'Sides I don't think it will be that bad."
Hoagie Mumbles, "She never hated you, so I can see why you don't care." He crosses his arms and pouts
Abby shakes her head, "It'll be fine baby, and trust Abby."
The door swings open…
Fanny screeches, "Aye what do you want? It's like almost midnight for crying out loud!"
Patton chimes, "Who is it babe? Tell 'em to go away…"
"Just Abby and 'er dumb boyfriend."
Hoagie looks at Abby, with an 'I told you so' face.
Hoagie states, "Nice to see you too Fanny, but we have urgent business, which involves you two."
"Hoagies right, Rach needs you guys ASAP. So, you coming or wat?"
"Wha… what! Rachel needs me? Patton hurry your butt and get dressed, Rachel needs us!"
Patton complains, "What it can't wait till morning? Ugh fine, give me a few."
"Wa… Wait right her, be back in a jif…"
Abby smirks, "I knew that would get the girl goin', Abby knows how much she likes to please Rachel. Some thangs neva' change baby."
Hoagie murmurs, "Sweetheart, you sure have a way with words, I don't know how you could live with her. She is just so… so… ugh annoying."
"Abby knows baby, she aint no ray of sunshine that's fo sho. Abby's just glad they are willing to come."
Patton and Fanny arrived within five minutes and the gang walks back to Rachel's place.
Patton questions, "So what's going on Hoagie, what's with the late night meeting?"
"Well, Rachel can explain more, but main thing is we were greeted by an old foe tonight. The Interesting Twins from Beneath the Mountain, decided to give us a little visit. Couldn't say for sure what they were after."
Fanny scoffs, "Pfff…What the heck do those looossers want, they are almost as bad as the Tolinator."
"Honey, we will find out soon enough. Abby thinks Rachel might have an idea."
Abby opens the door and leads the way to Rachel's room. They knock… Rachel opens the door looking lost in thought.
"Hey guys… come in… sit anywhere, its fine."
Fanny exclaims, "Sir… Numbuh 86, reporting for duty… Sir!"
Smiling fondly, "Nice to see you too Fanny, glad your eager to be here. How's it been Patton, keeping an eye on Fanny I see."
"You know it boss, nice seeing ya again. I can't complain it has its ups and downs."
Fanny elbows Patton in the chest.
Rachel informs, "Well as you know, I called this meeting tonight because our enemies may have become active again. Just tonight Hoagie, Abby and I were attacked byTITFBTM. I assume you've already been briefed. With that being said, we assume we know who is attacking us, but we still don't know the why. From the information, they so willingly gave us; they are looking for someone, though we don't know who. Do you guys have any idea?"
Rachel glances around the room; everyone either shook their heads or looked lost in thought. Pacing back and forth she continues.
"My thoughts exactly, if everyone has been living their lives peacefully, I see no reason for the events of tonight. My assumptions are that they are looking for someone who is related to us, maybe a part of the KND. They mentioned a guy so that, eliminates at least 45% of our organization. Abby, do you have tabs on all the past and present members of the KND? Preferably, the past members of our era would be helpful."
"Yeah, Abby has an ol file on her computer somewhere, ill pull it up fo' ya."
Abby heads to her room to get her laptop.
Rachel states, "While she is doing that, we have to find out who is pulling the strings on this operation. Lord knows those two aren't smart or independent enough to pull something like this on their own. Patton, can you type up a list of all of our old enemies, I need that stat."
"Right, I'm on it boss."
Rachel asks, "Hoagie, do we have any of our old equipment? I'm sure we didn't get rid of everything did we?"
Hoagie confirms, "Well… I hate to admit it but… yeah I kept everything, it's in an old storage area, which is not too far from our old sector tree house."
"Alright, ill need you to get on that and start modifying and upgrading to something better and more efficient. I'm not sure how well our old 2x4 tech will hold up in this day and age. Fanny, once Abby finds that list, ill need your help, finding and contacting ex-KND members. If things escalate, we will need as much help as we can get. Understood?"
Fanny shouts, "Roger! I'm on it sir!"
Abby cheers, "Alright baby, Abby found the file you were lookin fo' Rach."
"Great! Now we have to figure out who would be a big enough target for our enemies. Abby how good is your computer?"
"It aint much girl, if anythin we'll have to go to the ol tree house and use the super computer there."
Rachel inquiries, "How far is that from here?"
Hoagie informs, "About an hour, give or take, but we can make it bout 30-40 tops in 'The Duchess'. I've been making a few unauthorized modifications to her."
"Hoagie you're the man, alright guys looks like we are taking a road trip, let's wrap things up and head out. "
Fanny yells, "Move it people, you heard the lady!"
Hoagie groans, "Man, I could do without the yelling, that's something I definitely didn't miss."
Abby sighs, "Baby, try living with 'er"
Patton cries, "I got you both beat…try dating her."
Off the gang went to their old headquarters, catching a quick nap on the way there.
"Alright, wakey wakey, we've made it here." Sang Hoagie
"Wow, seems like forever since I've been here, nothing seems to have changed. So anyone knows how to get in?" Rachel wonders
"You know it baby, I wasn't second in command fo nothin." Abby Answered
Abby opens the mail box and types in the pin. A stairwell opens up and the gang ventures forward.
Patton whistles, "Whoa this place hasn't been used in years."
"Yeah, after we all got transferred to the Moonbase, no other sector moved in. We made it a tribute to Numbuh One. Left everything as it was, minus taking some of our things." Stated Hoagie
"Man oh man, this brings back memories. We sho did have some good times here."
Fanny chides, "Enough chit chat, let's get this computer up and running, ya stupid boy."
Hoagie rolls his eyes, 'It never ends does it, it doesn't matter how smart I am. I'm always referred to as a stupid boy…'
Everyone looked around as Hoagie went to find the power switch for the computer. Rachel pulls Abby to the side.
"Hey Abigail, you don't think I'm jumping the gun do you? I mean technically you should be in charge right now."
"Child please, being in charge has always been yo thing, Abby always wanted to chill. You know leadin people aint Abby's style. Sides I think you're doing just fine, we are being targeted and you are reactin. Just like a leader should, member we always got ya back."
"Thanks Abby, I know you are always there for me, always have been."
The lights flicker, and then turn on.
Hoagie shouts, "Bam power! Now I just have to boot the system and get down to business. Hey Abs can you go to my room and bring me my bag of tools? I'm sure I left a set here."
"Gotcha baby."
"Hey Patton how's that list coming along?" Rachel asks
"Eh, I pretty much have everyone that I know from memory. We will just have to check the database to see who is still around though. Other than that we are good to go on my part."
Hoagie asks, "Hey Fanny, can you bring up command prompt on the computer for me?"
"Eh… uh, so how do I do that?"
"Just type 'CMD' in the start window."
"Ugh, now where is that… whatever do it yourself you stupid boy…"
Hoagie sighs, 'She can't even pull up a window on a computer and complete a simple process… and she calls me stupid…Alright just a bit more tinkering…. Annnd done'
"Alright guys the computer is now online." Hoagie informs
"Sweet, now log onto the KND Moon base database and pull up every operative that you can."
"That will be a long list are you sure you want that?" Hoagie stated
"Hmm your right, pull up the top operatives, I'm sure one of them had to piss somebody off in the past."
Sector V was at the top of the list, including a couple other sectors and some of the moon base operatives, every known Supreme Leader as well as stealth operatives.
Rachel reads, "Well that's approximately 500 operatives; now eliminate all the female operatives from the list."
"Now we are down to 200 operatives, is there any other variable that should be added?" Hoagie asks
"Hmm, I'd say use the time frame from when I joined the KND to the time of our 13th birthdays."
"About 10 operatives remaining, I think this is better to work with, half of these we can definitely cross off. There are operatives Numbers: 1-Love, 1, 2, 4, 9, 35, 84, 60,100,274…"
Rachel analyzes, "Seeing as Numbuhs 9 and 100 were decommissioned they are out of the running. Since both of you were there in the surrounding area and they didn't go after you also takes you out as a possibility. I really doubt they are looking for Numbuh 4, but we should contact him just in case. Numbuhs 1-Love, 35 and 84 are possibilities, but they weren't the best out of the ten we have here. Although we should still try to get in touch with them, Hoagie if you can call your brother and see how Lee is doing. Maybe they could also see what Bartie has been up to. That leaves Numbuhs 1 and 274, both of which have been MIA for years."
Fanny wonders, "Sir, is it a possibility that they could have returned?"
"Hmm, you're right Fanny. That is a huge possibility, but even if that is true, we have no way of locating them or what they look like. It'd be like finding a needle in a haystack. Hoagie, Patton, get started on that list for the bad guys and tracking down those operatives. Abby, Fanny, come with me."
They end up walking into the briefing room…
Abby worries, "Sup Rach, what's on yo mind?"
"Well, what Fanny said has me thinking… What if Nigel and Chad are back? Maybe for a good reason or something bad, who knows? I… I… just don't want to get my hopes up you know."
Fanny sneers, "Well if those cruddy boys do return, I'll give them what's for. They leave and cause a whole mess of trouble. If I could, I'd decommission em a thousand times over."
"Abby thinks if they are back, why haven't they contacted us? Well, Nigel at least, I'm sure Chad is being a sour head. Abby says aint nothing good about candy that turns from sweet to sour, baby."
Rachel considers, "I understand what you are saying, but we still have to consider that a possibility. If that's the case we have to find them before they do. It must be pretty important if they are looking for them now. How do you think they would know if either has returned…? Was there anything either of them had that could be tracked? I know it was darn near impossible for us, so… I don't know…"
"Abby don't know the last time we saw Chad was during the failed treaty attempt with the teens. Tho Nigel was there during that dang ol scavenger hunt. Abby thinks anything from there could be a possibility honey?"
"Good thinking Abby. Fanny, get me a list of the item off that scavenger hunt. We should have a file on it somewhere in the database. Well at least now we have something to go off of a little more."
Patton enters the room, "Sir, here is the list of villains who are still active in the area. Most have retired, but there are a few still out there. They only cause minor issues though nothing too grand."
Rachel looks over the list, "Hmmm let's see: The Interesting Twins Beneath the Mountain, Toilinator, Count Spankulot, The Big Badolescent, Cuppa Joe, Mr. Fizz, Common Cold, and Knightbrace. Well these guys aren't so bad. It seems like the older villains ceased all activity. Whatever happened to Father and The Delightful Children from Down the Lane?"
Patton inputs, "There are no known records of activity since the scavenger hunt. We have reports saying that TDCFDL fell into a giant toilet and were never seen again. Father has been MIA ever since."
"Interesting…well let's assume that they could be working in the shadows. Not really TDCFDL's tactics, but I could definitely see Father doing something like this. Unfortunately guys its looks like we may have a fight on our hands in the near future. Hoagie, Abby get those weapons and any other equipment up to speed. Patton, Fanny track down any operatives that we can, who are willing to join us again. Our mission as of today is to track down Nigel Uno or Chad Dickerson…KIDS NEXT DOOR… MOVE OUT!"
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~Author Notes: Decided to add in a bit of action to the romance. Enjoy~