Operation: F.A.T.E.

F – Fate

A – Already

T – Told

E – Eternally

Recap: Mrs. Genki Sanban (is allowed to keep her name like this despite her husband's death) is at a mental institution. She claims to be sane and it's possible that she is. But the absolute facts are questionable. She is definitely forced to stay and refusal to co-operate involves punishments of isolation and temporarily disallowance of her getting status reports of her surviving daughter Mushi. A description of the institution shows that it's not an easy place to be and a distraught Mrs. Sanban wants to leave and wonders why fate is being so cruel. Tommy Gilligan was blocked by a limousine on his way to meet his brother. Out of it stepped Mushi who was obviously affected by the meds that hypnotised her back at the hospital to not leave with Wally. Now acting more like an adult with emotional and behavioural issues with a potential violent side, she's completely different from the carefree kindergartner that she used to be. She makes her intention known, which include a face to face with Hoagie and making Tommy her boyfriend. The last one crept Tommy out the most. And when her guardian a.k.a. (new) father Mr. Boss got involved, it was obvious that he was willing to do anything for his new daughter Mushi. Also his bitterness towards the KND for the deadly loss of two of his children is still evident. It's then revealed that Mushi's offer at the face to face with Hoagie will be Lizzie's memory. The counter-offer Hoagie has to agree to however is still shrouded in mystery. Lee's at a tree house playing with his yo-yo when Sonya arrives. Sonya has come to convince Lee to return to the KND, which he quit to join Hoagie. Sonya rationalizes that Lee should come back because the KND is kid's only line of defence. Lee disagrees and tells her why. Unable to take criticism involving the imminent fall of the KND, Sonya lounges at Lee ready to attack him. She is instantly knocked out by someone unexpected. This person has also joined Hoagie in hiding and is an unlikely ally. Lee thanks his saviour and reflects on how complicated things are getting.

Please Note: This chapter is set three years since sector v discovered their future lives. Approximately two years since the last chapter.

New Lives New Challenges

Hoagie downed another cup of coffee. He could see why adults were so protective of this product. It really helped liven you up. Which was especially good when you've been up for seven straight days.

"So you've been beaten by your uncle?" Hoagie asked the little girl sitting across from him.

The little girl nodded.

"Is there anything else he did?" Hoagie asked firmly but gently.

The little girl sniffled.

"He'd throw away my homework sometimes," the little girl said tearfully, "said 'school's for fools'," she told Hoagie.

"Well that's not true," Hoagie said kindly, "school is a great place Mary," he said.

Mary nodded.

"We'll get this information to someone who'll help protect you from your uncle," Hoagie said and got up, "protect you better than I can," he added.

"Is he strong?" Mary asked.

"Very," Hoagie said and kissed Mary on the head as he passed by, "wait here," he instructed.

"Okay Hoagie," Mary agreed.

The moment Hoagie closed the door he sighed.

It was now a year and a half since All Age Justice was started. Instead of joining the kids fighting adults and adults fighting kids status quo. All Age Justice (AAJ) focused on protecting people of all ages. If a kid was in trouble, they'd be there, a teen, the same thing, an adult, they got protection too. Since All Age Justice worked with the justice system and anyone of all ages could join, it gained quick popularity with the teens and adults. The kids however were slow to trust this group. Most still dedicated to what they thought was the great KND.

But things had changed. Thanks to federal help Father was able establish the KND as a terrorist organization in several states in America. Other countries followed suit. The KND was completely banned in Britain.

It pained Hoagie's heart every time he saw a KND operative arrested. At times his younger self would shout at him. Calling him a traitor. And in a way he was. But if it helped kids, made things better for adults and teens, he'd do it. Kids grew up. Having only a facility that helps kids and no one else made no sense.

Besides Nigel and I run most of in the inner workings of this organisation, Hoagie thought, even though both Mr. Boss and I are the managers, a.k.a. co-leaders, he thought, guess this is what was mean about me being a great leader, he deduced, even though I'm working with not against adults now.

Suddenly there was a crash.

"Oh great," Hoagie muttered, "more protesters," he said and went to help quell another KND attack on their main office.

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Meanwhile on Bully Island Wally clasped Jerry's hand on a cool afternoon.

"You'll never have the upper body strength to beat me," a teenage Wally told Jerry.

"I'm getting more feelings in my upper half everyday," Jerry said superiorly, "I may only be able move my left hand," he continued, "but I'll keep training and doing my physical therapy," he said, "and one day, I'll beat you."

"Are you going to recite the declaration of independence or wrestle?" Wintry asked sitting across from them.

Both boys immediately started hand wrestling. Wally immediately took Jerry's hand down halfway, but then he couldn't take it further.

Jerry was using all his might just to keep his hand from hitting the table. He was hoping to win but it seemed nearly impossible.

It had been more than a year and a half since they and a few others settled into life on Bully Island. Jason had stayed for nearly a year, but then decided to go back to wider civilization. Most didn't even go with the twelve who left the centre. Four went back before Jason did. Citing boredom, being homesick, and other reasons as an explanation as to why they were leaving. Trent, Harry, Jordan and Michael were the only other ones remaining besides Wally, Jerry, and Wintry.

Wally placed more pressure on Jerry's hand. Jerry could barely hold up. Soon his hand hit the table.

"Yes!" Wally cried raising his hands in victory.

Jerry hung his head.

"You'll beat him soon," Wintry said kindly.

"You're just saying that," Jerry said softly.

"Hey," Wally said seriously, "you did well," he told Jerry, "you couldn't move a pinkie two years ago," he pointed out, "I've had all my parts functioning and still you could hold your own."

"But I didn't win," Jerry countered.

"So what?" Wintry demanded, "you held your own, Wally admits you're good, I support you," she listed, "what more do you want, a hand job?" she demanded.

Wally and Jerry went silent.

Oh my God, Wintry realized.

"Um, I…I didn't mean that," Wintry stuttered, "I…I…"

"I'm that hot?" Jerry teased.

After a moment of silence Wintry hit him.

Jerry burst out laughing and soon Wally did the same.

"If I hear this repeated by anyone, you're dead," Wintry threatened.

"Hey," Wally said, "you can't threaten your boyfriend," he told her.

"Why not?" Wintry demanded.

Jerry soon got the idea.

"Well if you're going to be that way…" Jerry said and looked at Wally, "Wally my girlfriend seems to be abusing me again…" he started.

"It wasn't abuse," Wintry interrupted.

"…and since she's been so mad," Jerry continued.

"I'm not mad," Wintry snapped her voice rising.

"…I've gotten so lonely," Jerry told Wally trying not to laugh.

"Lo…" Wintry started angrily, "oh you guys got me with that again!" she exploded and the two teen boys burst out laughing.

"Why do you always fall for it?" Wally asked laughing, "Jerry and I aren't together, you two are," he pointed out.

"He gushes about you," Wintry said pouting.

Jerry's ears burned.

"I was his earliest crush and I also helped save his life," Wally said, "of course he gushes," he told her, "you gush over those stars you watch on the computer," he pointed out, "and besides, if he ever tried to cheat on you with me," he said, "I'd sock him," he said making a fist.

"I know it's hard not being close to your brother anymore," Jerry said, "but I'm not going to abandon you," he told her, "yes I am bisexual, yes I do have attraction to mostly guys," he admitted, "but in the end I chose you," he said holding her shoulder, "I chose you," he emphasised.

Wintry hugged Jerry tightly. She always feared that Jerry would leave her for Wally. Wally was her first source of affection on the island. But that evaporated with his inability to move beyond the loss of Kuki. It seemed only Jerry could make him see beyond that loss. But slowly she and Jerry spent more time together. Then nearly a year ago it clicked. They really liked each other. Now it was love through and through. Teen love, yes, but still love all the same.

Wally seemed fine. Comfortable with being Jerry's close friend and main nurse. Wintry was quickly learning the latter though. And slowly Wally's role as Jerry's nurse was disappearing.

"Awww," Jordan said walking in, "what a sweet scene," he teased.

Wally glared at him.

"You're worse than Sam," Wintry snapped.

"Too bad he wouldn't come," Jordan said grinning, "are you sure you don't want her to switch positions with Wally?"

Wally flung back his chair and stood to his feet.

"I dare you to say that again," Wally snarled.

"Jordan, back off," a voice said suddenly.

"But Trent," Jordan whined.

"Go!" the voice ordered.

Jordan walked off muttering bitterly.

"Why are you here Trent?" Wally asked darkly.

"I saw Jordan and followed him," Trent said, "sue me," he said and left.

"So he didn't send Jordan to heckle us?" Jerry asked.

"Probably not," Wally stated.

"He's been quiet lately," Jerry observed.

The other two looked at him in surprise.

"What?" Jerry asked, "I've noticed him hanging out by the bully pens."

"He should since he is one," Wintry said bitterly, "Harry's his friend but I personally don't like him," she said, "I only hung out with him while I was pretending to be a boy because my brother did."

"And now you two are at odds because you're dating me," Jerry said.

"Harry can kiss my ass," Wintry muttered, "if your were full on gay I wouldn't be dating you," she added.

"Vice versa," Jerry agreed, "I'm not going to use someone as a way of denying myself."

Wintry smiled and kissed Jerry on the cheek.

Jerry grinned mischievously.

Soon both were passionately making out. Wintry sitting on Jerry's lap after Wally picked him up and moved him to the couch.

"You guys are going to kill that wheelchair one day," Wally said as he walked away shaking his head.

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It was 2pm when Tommy exited the pizza parlour. He had just left his secret meeting with a KND operative. Although he wasn't a part of KND anymore, he still supported it. That's why he hadn't spoken to his brother in over two years. AAJ was a bunch of bull. End of story.

I can't believe he betrayed the organization like that, Tommy thought angrily, I was mad with what they did to him, but he didn't have to go to the adult's side, he thought, and claims that this will protect kids better, pfft, he scorned, adults only care about themselves, he declared, a few are the exception but most adults fall in that bracket.

Suddenly a car drove up.

Tommy groaned.

"Tommy," Mushi said excitedly from inside.

"I can walk home," Tommy told her.

"But I want you to take a ride with me," Mushi whined.

"Fine," Tommy gave in and got in the limo.

"Um, I'm glad you decided that we could go out," Mushi said.

I only did it to get more info on your condition and the AAJ, Tommy thought.

"Yeah, me too," Tommy lied.

"I know I'm not your kind of girl," Mushi said leaning over, "but I hope you'll tolerate me."

"Hmm, I aim to please," Tommy said.

Mushi moved next to him and grabbed his shoulder.

Tommy gulped.

"A guy tricked me once you know," Mushi revealed, "he's in the asylum now," she told Tommy.

Tommy laughed nervously.

"Then I guess your anger can drive a guy crazy," Tommy joked.

"I know you're rebelling against the AAJ," Mushi said.

Tommy froze.

"But as long as you don't…betray me," Mushi continued, "I won't tell anyone," she said leaning in even closer.

"Um, sure," Tommy said feeling really nervous.

Mushi stroked Tommy's hair.

"I can't wait for you to get older," Mushi said then laughed, "then we can do more than sit here and cuddle."

You call this cuddling, Tommy thought incredulously.

"Yeah," Tommy said slowly.

"You're in great hands Gilligan," Mushi said, "unless of course…"

"No never," Tommy said immediately.

Mushi giggled.

"Good," Mushi said, "because if you did," she continued, "you wouldn't know the horrors I'd put you through," she said giggling with bright but threatening eyes.

"Like I said before," Tommy said his voice cracking. "never, I'll never do that."

Mushi smiled and rested her shoulder against him.

Great I just signed a one-way contract into hell, Tommy thought.

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It was 6pm when Madame L walked into AAL headquarters. She was disguised in a purple cloak that hid her facial features. She was after all the new commander of the KND.

After all the disagreements, bad management choices and attacks on KND's ability to save kids by intrusive adults and the 'justice' system, she was elected leader a little over a year ago. That's when she gave KND a total revamp. She made it clear that completely erasing teen's memories of being in the KND was useless and stupid. So instead now they only erased secret information. Teens who left the KND would still remember being a part of it. Thus making it harder for them to be recruited by Father and others who were anti-kids. And those who accepted had no information about the KND to give away. The rule of teens not being allowed to continue was still kept. With one exception. Since KND was on high alert from all the recent attacks on their organization, a new and unusual rule was allowed. Leaders and certain irreplaceable members were allowed to stay 'til they were sixteen. So even though Madame L was nearly thirteen, she'd still be a part of the KND 'til her sixteenth birthday. And that suited Madame L just fine.

Madame L walked up to the receptionist and handed her a green envelope. The receptionist understood and gave Made L a key to the golden elevator. There were five keys. Four were kept by trusted person. One was left at the office for use by those who got permission, after which they had to give the key back.

Madame L entered the elevator and waited. Soon she reached the specified floor.

Sitting in a plush red chair was Nigel Uno.

"You look like your uncle," Madame L said stepping in.

"Don't try flattering me," Nigel said outing a cigarette, "the only difference here is I hate cigars," he added.

"I don't need to tell you how I feel about this Nigel," Madame L said frankly.

"Lizzie if you feel the way you do…" Nigel started.

"Cut the bull crap!" Made L exploded,

"I'm never going to open up my heart to you," Nigel interrupted her, "not again," he said firmly.

Madame L's shoulder sagged.

"How can you do this?" Madame L asked, "be with me but refuse to love me?" she asked.

"Simple," Nigel responded, "you broke my heart once," he told her, "fool me once shame on you, but fool me twice…" he said then shook his head, "that's never going to happen," he said frankly.

"So loving you is pointless?" Madame L snapped.

"Then leave me baby," Nigel said simply.

"Don't call me baby," Madame L said dangerously.

"Madame then?" Nigel asked.

"That name is reserved for KND operatives," Madame L said firmly, "you've given up that right."

"Right?" Nigel snarled, "your organization knows nothing about that word."

Nigel was breathing hard with a contorted face.

Madame L stood there calmly. She was much scarier when angry.

Nigel soon calmed. He went to get some soda. Madame L followed.

"If your precious organization…" Nigel started.

"…found out about me and you I'd be classified a Class A traitor," Madame L finished, "and I'd have all memories of ever being a part of the KND erased."

"Why did Hoagie bother giving you back your memory?" Nigel asked, "you walked away from him both with and without it," he said.

"If he was the same Hoagie I knew before my memory loss," Madame L said cuttingly, "I'd probably have a different boyfriend right now," she said harshly.

"Ha!" Nigel laughed, "and you wonder why I won't open my heart to you," he said after handing her a grape soda.

Madame L was hurt. But she hid it the moment Nigel's eyes focused on her again.

"So they see me as an evil traitor eh?" Nigel said returning to his usual subject when she visited.

"You, Hoagie, Lee, and anyone else who left the KND to join AAJ," Madame L responded.

"And you still reject my offer to join us," Nigel said, "just let the KND fall away," he said with a look of amusement.

"I'm not giving you any secrets," Madame L said warningly, "these meetings are for pure dating purposes only."

"Pure is surely a poor word," Nigel noted.

"Maybe for you," Madame L countered.

"Touché," Nigel responded, "so will you…"

"Lead the way," Madame L said and followed Nigel to one of the few locations they went within the AAJ to date privately. And of course, secretly.

Twenty-One Changes

See! I updated. Yay. Anyway, sorry for the long wait. I honestly got stuck until the other day. I hope you enjoy this new chapter and I promise not another big jump for at least three chapters. Also Abby and others will be in the next chapter. Remember this is going up when they're sixteen. Oh and I have a special surprise. But I'll tell you close to the end of the story. And does anyone notice what fate seems to be doing? Thank you to everyone who has reviewed so far, I really appreciate it. Remember to read and review.

Oh and I have a request. This very story was a story that started slowly then blew up into a story with over a hundred reviews and for that I'm really grateful. But a story by blackmonday (it's on her profile), Animation Emir, and I has been going slowly over the past few months. It's a KND fic called 'Tragic Hero' and I'm asking anyone who has the spare time to please review and let us know what you think. Thank you.