Chapter 3: The Beginning
...Connection re-established...
The blonde girl entered her office, and read a paper sitting on her desk. According to Teens Next Door reports, Father had begun to rapidly recruit teens and adults into his forces at an alarming rate, a buildup that hadn't been seen since Grand Father's re-emergence, which nearly destroyed the Kids Next Door as well as youth all over the world.
She continued to read the reports, and became increasingly dismayed as it was apparent that Father was planning something big.
The last time Rachel ignored such warnings it produced devastating results. She acknowledged that they were only saved by Nigel, who held a firm belief in Numbuh Zero who was later revealed to be his dad. Unfortunately, he also found out that he was related to Father and Grand Father, two people who absolutely despised children.
As she finished the report and settled it down on her desk, she contacted Kids Next Door Global Command to inform them of this situation. "Ring up Global Command on the screen" she requested her computer. The computer acknowledged her request and brought up the high ranking officials on screen.
"Numbuh 362 sir!" The officials responded as the transmission was established.
"I have come to inform you of Father's growing military strength on Earth, and suggest that we put all Sectors as well as KND forces on alert. I also request that we increase our offensive as well defensive capabilities." Central command produced a sense of bewilderment at the girl's suggestions.
"Supreme Leader, according to OUR intelligence, this situation is nothing to be worried about. Father is not a threat, and we will not do anything hasty that will produce unnecessary conflict unless proven otherwise."
Rachel then had a stern look on her face, she was puzzled on how clueless and passive they acted about the matter. She proceeded with a commanding voice. "Look, I'm not asking, I'm DEMANDING, we take action now, before it's too late. Too me it seems like your memory of a past incident that nearly wiped us out seems to be forgotten."
The authority's on the other side of the screen seemed to ignore her warning and replied back in a calm manner. "I'm sorry Supreme Leader, but from our perspective, there is insufficient evidence that would suggest that Father's increasing activities are a threat to the organization or kids all over the world, transmission out". The screen then blanked out leaving Rachel aggravated about the whole thing.
The more she thought about the conversation she had with global command, the more frustrated she felt. She knew why they appeared oblivious to her dire warnings. Grand Father's near take over of Earth had shaken the KND, and they wouldn't do anything that could provoke another incident. Instead, they would rather pretend the problem would subside, with the hopes that nothing drastic would occur.
"Bring up Sector V on screen". Rachel ordered her computer. "Acknowledged, establishing transmission with Sector V."
Back on Sector V, Numbuh 1 was analyzing Intel that showed suspicious enemy activity throughout the world. He would inform Rachel after he took a quick break.
During his break, he became submerged in deep thoughts, which eventually led him to think about Rachel. There was something about the girl he admired. The girl was organized, smart, and firm, but also acknowledged the thoughts and feelings of her fellow operatives. She was also an individual who had a sense of duty and commitment and was one of the few operatives besides himself who took the organization seriously.
He accepted that the bond between them had grown considerably ever since the I.T incident and also after his uncalled break up with Lizzie.
A transmission suddenly erupted on the screen in the Tree house's main lobby, breaking his thoughts.
Nigel stood up, straitened his stance, and saluted, "Numbuh 362 sir!"
"At ease Numbuh 1, I have contacted you to inform you that I suspect that Father is up to something, and since your sector deals with him the most, have requested your assistance." She responded back.
Nigel looked back on the screen, this was just the thing he was about to contact her about. "I was about to inform you about the same thing, according to Intel I have received from Numbuh 2's drones, there seems to be a rise in the amount of enemy activity throughout my sector and the world."
"Just what I had thought" She responded.
"Report to the Moon Base at once."
Shortly after, Nigel arrived at Moon Base and was welcomed by Numbuh 86's usual shouting and screaming. "I will never understand why she always call ya' when somethin' needs ta' be done. Anyway the Supreme Leader is waiting for ya' on the bridge, it appears to be somethin' urgent."
Nigel immediately headed to Rachel accompanied by Fanny Fulbright.
"Stoopid boy Numbuh 1 is here just as ya' requested Supreme Leader, Sir."
"Excellent." She turned back to address Numbuh 86 and Numbuh 1.
"I'll need to look over the images that were gathered from the drones, they will help me make a final decision about the situation."
Nigel obliged, and handed her a folder
As she scanned the reports, the situation appeared to be much worse than the Intel gathered by the TND suggested.
Much worse…
The papers contained information regarding the meaning of all the movement that Father was stirring up. It all began to make sense to Rachel as well as Nigel.
His forces were gathering up in strategic locations, near KND sectors as well as other valuable assets. His armies were also large enough to overwhelm any defensive positions as well as first response forces on Earth. It also showed that Father had built up a significant navy with the combined efforts of the Teen Ninjas.
This naval force was enough to severely damage or even cripple the Gihugeacarrier fleets stationed on Earth, the backbone of the organizations military strength.
She was disturbed on how Central Command could be so clueless about such threatening developments. Rachel began to think that maybe the high ranking officers that made up it's assembly were a bunch of incompetent, selfish, ignorant morons who were looking out for themselves instead of the interests of kids world wide.
Rachel tilted her head towards Nigel, and they both instantly knew what they had to do.
Rachel was the first to speak. "Global Command continues to ignore the situation, and we have to do something, now."
"But didn't they already disapprove of your course of action?" Nigel responded back, already thinking of a plan.
"Forget them, those idiots are too worried about appeasing Father, we need to act quickly if we want to prevent anything devastating from happening".
The pair thought of a plan that would minimize the chances of them being spotted, and concluded that they both would go along with a small team of elite and seasoned operatives.
Nigel stared at Rachel for a bit, he always embraced the fact that she was a pretty girl, and thoughts began to run rampant throughout his mind. He was deeply concerned about her and her safety and before he knew it, words slipped out of his mouth.
"Rachel, are you sure you want to go on this mission? I mean, uh, it seems to be a bit dangerous, especially with such a high ranking figure such as yourself."
His voice sounded awfully fretful, something Rachel wasn't used too from the overconfident leader of Sector V. "Don't worry Nigel, I used to be an agent in the field once myself you know. I'll be able to handle everything just fine."
He then felt a warm hand affectionately touch his shoulder. "Besides, we'll have each other's back, see you first thing in the morning Nigel. Report back to the moon base at 0500 hours."
Their S.C.A.M.P.E.R would be escorted by several fighters in the morning until they neared enemy territory. From that point, they would be on their own.
Suddenly, an incoming transmission from the Deep Sea Science lab erupted on the bridge's main screen.
"Urgent!" Responded Numbuh 167, head of security at the lab, nearly out of breath.
"What is it Numbuh 167?" Rachel answered back, anxious to hear the news.
Numbuh 167 regained his breath and began to talk. "About 20 minutes ago, unknown forces, bearing significance to the Teen Ninjas attacked the lab kidnapping several scientists in the process. Their uniforms however did not match the ones we are familiar with and their attacks seemed to be far more coordinated than the Teen Ninjas."
Rachel and Nigel were disconcerted, something was definitely up, and they needed to find out what it was before it was too late.
In the deep corners of the Arctic, hidden from the prying eyes of Kids Next Door satellites, a shadowy figure enters a secret facility.
"Sir, everything seems to be proceeding as planned, the Kids Next Door don't seem to realize what's going on, and Father's forces are gathering strength and are expected to assault Kids Next Door bases in a couple of weeks, a month at most." The shadowy figure said projecting his voice towards a dark a corner.
A voice then replied back "Ah, and what about the KND carrier fleets?"
The shadowy figure smirked. "They won't know what hit them."
"Perfect, our plan is continuing to proceed smoothly and what about the scientists I requested..? Have you extracted them to further our research?" A set of shiny leather gloves broke out of the dark corner.
"Yes sir, they have been acquired and are waiting on the loading dock."
An average sized figure, wearing a uniform, looking almost identical to those worn by German Officers during World War 2, emerged from the shadows.
"Excellent… Everything seems to be going according to plan."
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