Time to Go Home


January 20th, 2009


It has been nearly two and a half since Nigel first went to space with Galactic. In that time he has become the poster boy for liberation from Galactic terrorism throughout the Galaxy. Instead of embracing glory for himself, he chooses to share the glory with the rest of Sector Z and the Kids Next Door back on Earth. They are all known throughout the Milky Way as the Liberation, though they themselves never use that title, still preferring to be called Sector Z.

On the planet of Kortumar, the seven of them are given a parade for their help in the liberation of their planet. As Rachel and Nigel are a couple, as well as David and Constance, everyone on the planet assumes that each couple is husband and wife. Each couple had to explain that only adults get married on Earth. They also explained that dating is more of a formality and not a requirement. Their Supreme Leader, Numbuh Retic, decided to try and adapt the fad of dating and ask Numbuh Vipe on a date.

As a thank you for their services, Sector Z is granted citizenship on the planet. Many of the other planets have granted them citizenship and residence as well. Also like many of the other planets they have liberated, they are each given private quarters to stay in.


In her private quarters, Rachel is sitting and relaxing when she hears a knock at the door. She opens it to see Nigel standing there with stacks of paper in his hand.

"Honey, can't you take one night off to relax?" She asks sarcastically.

"Oh believe me I am relaxing." Nigel says. "This is just something I want to talk to you and everyone else about."

"Well can we talk about it in the morning at least?" She requests. "I am kinda tired."

"Probably for the best." Nigel says as he hands her the documents and kisses her goodnight. Rachel closes the door and hops into bed. Curious as to what Nigel left her, she flips through the pages. In them are the lists of Alien KND organizations from planets that they have helped out over the past two years. There are lists of weapons, supplies, reinforcements, etc. She looks back at the cover sheet and sees he titled it "Home Front".


The next morning, Rachel wakes up to see the rest of Sector Z waiting in a sitting area.

"I take it Nigel told you his plans?" Rachel asks.

"He did, and honestly I agree with him. We have the military and political support from damn near every planet we've helped." David says.

"Including ourssss." Numbuh Retic says, slithering behind Rachel and startling her.

"Goddammit, don't do that!" Rachel says.

"Ssssorry, forccce of habit." Retic apologizes.

"In any case, you said you would support us on Earth?" Nigel asks.

"Of coursssse. You helped liberate our planet from a band of terrorissstssss." Retic explains.

"And honestly, it's smart to get their help." Lenny says. "On Earth, adults have a false sense of bravado until it comes to snakes. Than they turn into fucking pussies."

"Well what happens when a bunch of kids see a bunch of giant, talking snakes?" Bruce asks. "They kinda turn into pussies themselves."

"That's why we let Global Command know what we're bringing home with us." Ashley says.

As they continue talking, Nigel notices Rachel beginning to tear up. Not wanting to make a scene, he pulls her aside.

"Is something wrong, Rachel?" Nigel asks, putting a hand on her shoulder.

"It's… it's just been so long since we've been home." Rachel says. "We've talked about returning for so long, I think it's just finally sinking in that going home is reality. I mean what's even gonna be going on and what's gonna be different?"

"Whatever challenges await us back on Earth, we will be facing them together." Nigel says in a calming voice.

Rejoining their teammates, they begin to load up and prepare to return to Earth. As they finish loading into their ship, Numbuhs Vipe and Retic salute their Earth comrades with their tails.

"I hope to sssee you again very sssoon, Nigel Uno." Numbuh Vipe says.

"Feeling's mutual, Numbuh Vipe." Nigel salutes before boarding into the ship. "Wait for my signal, and we will meet you on Earth."

As the ship flies away, Nigel notices David sending out messages across the galaxy.

"Who are you messaging?"

"Just some only friends."

Nigel sees that the messages are for Numbuhs Vine, Sage, and 9L.


End of the chapter. I hope you all enjoyed this chapter and the fact that Sector Z will be returning home to Earth. The next chapter is going to focus on Father, and why nobody knows what happens to him.