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Chapter 19: Strategy Meeting

For two days, Dexter paces back and forth in his lab after he hearing about Holden's latest adventure. The Intel that he had acquired from Holden during his mission is indeed valuable. It turns out to be the first conversation they had heard that was possibly between Fuse and one of his minions. Dexter decides to call an emergency meeting in Dexlabs. He runs through the list of people and calls everyone who is needed for the meeting, expect one. The last meeting they really didn't need Holden, and but this time he had supplied the Intel that led to his latest discovery of Major Glory's date book, even if it was by accident. Dexter takes his cube phone out and calls the nancom.

Holden appears and responds, "Hey Dex, is there a task you need me to complete or is it something else?"

Dexter smiles and replies, "Holden, I need you to come to Tech Square. There's is a meeting that I wish for you to attend at Dexlabs."

Holden nods and responds, "I'll be there in 20 minutes if the S.C.A.M.P.E.R.S. aren't down for repairs." Holden hangs up.

Dexter lets out a chuckle. The S.C.A.M.P.E.R.S. had been giving Holden trouble lately of the constant break downs, but luckily the most recent ones were now installed with Dexlab parts that wouldn't fail.

A half hour passes and the meeting room remains vacant. Only Mandark and Samurai Jack show up. Suddenly, the door to the room opens and Professor Utonium enters along with Grandpa Max. Mojo makes his appearance with a sour look on his face, grumpily plopping reluctantly into his chair. Edd, unfortunately, said he can't attend, nor could Numbuh 3 or Hoss Delgado.

"We are the only ones here, for I see no one else." Mojo says in his normal foul mood.

Dexter remains standing, and adds, "Holden is coming to join us in a few minutes. For now thought, let's talk about project W.A.R.D. (Weaponnized Armor Reinforced Directive), how is it coming along?"

Everyone present frowns. "The problem is very problematic, but I, Mojo Jojo will solve this."

Dexter paces once thoughtfully, sits down, and then responds, "I assume it's the materials that the main armor is made up of that we're lacking."

The Professor nods and then says, "We think we found more of it but it will take some time to acquire."

Dexter looks over at Max, "How are the plans for your satellite going?"

Max frowns, "I need two more things. I might ask Holden to find one of them."

Dexter nods and brings up a map of the suburb area that instantly appears on the back wall. He points to the image suggestively, and begins to talk once more, "The red areas are places that have been visited by Holden, and it appears to have reduced the infection by twenty percent in each place…"

The door opens and Holden walks in unaware that he's interrupting Dexter. The dark circles under Holden's eyes gave everyone the impression that he hadn't slept in awhile.

He unsteadily sits down and places the item that belongs to Major Glory on the table. Everyone knows that he was Dexter's favorite hero and that Blossom idolized him when she was just a child. Those who had attended Pokey Oaks Jr. High had all seen him at a school function on the last peaceful day before the war.

Dexter stares at the item for some time then asks, "Holden, did it say where Major Glory was going that day?"

Holden frowns and states, "You're not going to like the answer…he was headed to the Darklands."

Dexter frowns and the responds, knowing that something like this was happening. "Holden, you probably are going to be the next target now. You need to be on guard."

Jack stands up and loudly states with confidence, "It's possible Deimongo is working with Fuse. He was able to take the souls of his enemy and then use their abilities."

Mandark then says with an arrogant tone, "Then let's send my Darkbots to destroy this Deimongo! I'll do the work and win over Deedee."

Holden place his hand over his forehead and counters, "It would be better to figure out if Deimongo had a fusion and just didn't steal its powers first."

Dexter crakes a smile and then comments, "Holden, this is the only time anyone will say this to you but, you're a genius. It might take awhile, but you may have the best chance for success on this."

Jack and Max nod in agreement while Mandark slowly sits back in his chair displeased.

The meeting breaks up and Dexter, the Professor, and Holden remain behind.

"How is Blossom? I heard from the Professor that she had her energy drained."

Holden rubs his sleepy eyes and responds, "I haven't slept for two days because I was worried about her. She's feeling fine but the Professor wants her to rest so she will be one hundred percent."

Dexter shakes his head, "Go back to Sector V and sleep. Your next mission isn't that vital, It's from Billy."

Holden scoffs, "What does he want? Someone to find Mandy for him?"

Dexter laughs, "No, he wants to run away and needs some items. I'll give you more details next week. Now, go back to Sector V. You need to rest as much as Blossom does right now."

Holden nods as he hobbles out of the room.

Dexter looks at the Professor, "Has Holden sugar coated Blossom's condition?"

The Professor closes his eyes and responds, "Not entirely, we only wanted to keep the news of her powers being drained as low key as possible. Holden was thinking of Blossom's well being, since if everyone knew then they might make a big deal about it."

Dexter leans back in his chair, "I agree with Holden's actions, though. Let's just hope that the mounting pressure won't take a toll on him."

The Professor gets up, nods, and then leaves the room.