Disclaimer: Numbuh Infinity's alien form was inspired by a design by zerogravitybadger
Songs featured:
Numbuh Vocal's performance: "Cosmos New Version (Vocaloid)" by USUDA
The GSF Treehouse attacks: "Blitz, Out of the Fire" by Maiko Iuchi
Transmission 36: Operation R.E.M.O.V.A.L.
Far away from Earth, in the orbit of Pluto, the gigantic Treehouse belonging to the GKND's Galactic Subjugation Force begins moving slowly away from the frozen dwarf planet. Approaching it is a fleet of GKND ships and a smaller space-faring Treehouse that resembles a glowing, pink cactus with four branches. As the fleet begins surrounding the GSF's Treehouse, Numbuh Exa, the tiger-like commander of the GSF observes the maneuver from the Treehouse's domed bridge.
"Commander, the Quark-Gum supply fleet is reporting no problems. They should be starting the resupply in around 10 cycles." a bridge operator says to the stoic, masked Numbuh Exa.
"Good. Then we're on schedule." he replies silently as Numbuh 74.239 enters the bridge and comes to Exa's side. "It's pretty rare to see you on the bridge, Numbuh 74.239."
"I heard you were here so I decided to pay a visit." the former KND scientist replies casually as one of the supply ships passed by the bridge.
"I expect that the Science Division has prepared for this operation thoroughly, like I instructed?"
"Of course, Numbuh Exa. Thanks to the information the Galactic Intelligence Division and Numbuh S-26 provided us, we have developed the necessary counter measures against those teenagers and especially to deal with the O.M.E.G.A. Numbers. One could say they are the biggest threat among all of them." Numbuh 74.239 says while scratching his wooden chin confidently. "How long until we begin the operation?"
"Once the resupply is complete…and after the concert is done." Exa says, gesturing towards a small screen on the control panel in-front of him, which shows a pink skinned alien girl singing to a large crowd. She has long, flowing hair and is wearing a cream yellow and light purple dress which seems to sparkle with starts. Her performance has the crowd completely captivated and the event is being shown to the entire bridge crew.
"That Numbuh Vocal sure is a remarkable asset. The soundwaves her music generates can empower or weaken anyone who hears it. Also keeps the rank-and-file operatives motivated." 74.239 remarks, but Exa is not amused by the way he called the singer an asset. "Goes to show how powerful a Cyrenian possessing the Nebula Crystal is. A shame we cannot harness that artifact's powers any further."
"Personally, I think it's best if we never had that crystal in the first place. Are you forgetting what it has done to Numbuh Lyrical?"
"*cough* Yes, of course. Anyway, I'll head back to the lab to make sure all the Anti-Teenager weapons are ready for use."
"You do that." Exa says without making eye-contact with 74.239 but as the scientist leaves, he crosses his clawed arms and stares intensely out of the bridge towards space. "It's finally time, brother. Once the operation starts, nothing will stand in our way, not even you."
Many floors below the bridge, the GSF's junior officers are being briefed by Numbuh Geo-4, the rock-golem-like Terramorph operative and Numbuh Infinity, the weasel-like former KND head diplomat. "Alright, now you know the plan, so it's up to you make sure it succeeds. Galactic Command is expecting nothing but the best from you all."
"YES, SIR!" the various alien operatives reply sternly to Geo-4, who is slightly startled by their loud shouting.
"Uh…right. Then that's all, you're dismissed, except Numbuh Tera, Numbuh Dirus and Numbuh A64. You three stay here." As the other junior officers march out of the briefing room, the tall, bear-looking Kontion, Numbuh Tera, the wolf-like, light-gray furred Numbuh Dirus and the robotic, TV-faced Numbuh A64 remain behind and Numbuh Infinity gestures at the trio.
"Follow me. You three will be given a separate, special mission for this operation." he says and points at a side door behind the podium Numbuh Geo-4 stood on.
"Understood." Tera replies gruffly while Numbuh Dirus starts cracking her knuckles.
"Ooh, do we get to beat teenagers up?" she asks excitedly.
"You'll learn soon enough. Numbuh Geo-4, you're coming too."
"Huh? Me? Well, okay…" the terramorph stutters but as Infinity leads the group through the side door and into a dimly lit corridor, Numbuh Dirus elbows Geo-4 cheerfully.
"Hey, what's the matter, big bro? You scared or something?" she says and keeps nudging him with her elbow, much to Geo-4's discomfort.
"I'm not scared! Well, maybe just a little worried…but how many times do I have to tell you to not call me that when we're with other operatives!" he hisses at Dirus but she ignores his complaints.
"Ah you need to loosen up, big bro! *giggle* but don't loosen up too much or you'll fall apart! Hah-hah-hah!"
"*sigh* Very funny…I don't do that anymore…" however, their banter has caught the attention of Numbuh A64, an Aqua Sprite who has to use a robotic suit to move around.
"Hey, are you two really siblings or something?" she says as her TV-shaped head displays a Galactic Font question mark symbol.
"Nah, but we're siblings in spirit, right Geo-4?!" Dirus says and puts Geo-4 into a headlock.
"Agh, hey, stop that!"
"Hah-hah! Big bro's always so shy!"
"Pipe down." Tera snaps at the others, halting the conversation. However, Dirus is not amused by his behavior.
"Man, that guy is so stuck up it's not even funny. Must be still pissed he got out done by a teenager." she whispers to Geo-4 and A64.
"Shssh! Stop that, Numbuh Dirus." Geo-4 gestures to her while A64 becomes confused.
"What do you mean by teenager? Who exactly?" her question surprises her fellow operatives, but before they can answer, Numbuh Infinity intervenes.
"That's enough talk." he says silently as they enter a smaller briefing room where three other operatives are waiting for them: Numbuh S-26, the Luminosian operative who fought alongside the TND only a year ago, Numbuh Shrike, the mysterious spy wearing a helmet and dressed in a black and purple pilot suit and finally, an operative very familiar to Numbuh Tera, who upon seeing them, appears genuinely shocked for the first time since he joined the GSF.
"You…"
"Hello, boss." the operative replies with a hissing voice and they are none other than Numbuh Noxious, Tera's former second-in-command when they served on the GKND's Void Prison. The three-headed reptile-like alien of the Venonagan species is no longer wearing the officer's outfit he wore in the prison and has instead donned a form-fitting set of T.E.C.T.O.R. armor in its place. "I was supposed to arrive with S-26 and Infinity but got delayed." he says slyly, his odd behavior confusing Numbuh Tera, but he quickly regains his composure as Numbuh Infinity has everyone gather in-front of a large computers, on which Numbuh 74.239 appears.
"Ah, everyone has arrived, excellent. Now we can begin." he says while rubbing his branch arms together before Numbuh Infinity takes over.
"You seven have been chosen to perform a very important mission, that will play a key role in the success of Operation: R.E.M.O.V.A.L." he explains as pictures appear on the screen, depicting the O.M.E.G.A. Numbers, but also The Kid, Chad, Eliza and all five members of Sector V. "Your job is to retrieve these 14 targets alive." Infinity's words surprise the operatives, apart from S-26, who does not react at all.
"And how do you suppose we do that? You of all people should know how powerful the O.M.E.G.A. Numbers are, Numbuh 74.239." Tera says, having been reminded of how the O.M.E.G.A. Numbers and Chad humiliated and cost him his position.
"Do not worry, Numbuh Tera, we have just the equipment to deal with those escaped assets." the scientist replies nonchalantly before Numbuh Dirus puts her hand up.
"Wait, you mean we can't beat 'em up at all? Not even a little bit? Or are the humans so weak they'll fall apart if you hit them?" she asks innocently.
"Do not underestimate your targets, Numbuh Dirus. Yes, while it's true humans do not possess any special abilities, they are far from weak. And these 8 are no ordinary humans. One of them is related to Numbuh Vermillion, making them a hybrid-species and Numbuh 274, the only human ever to be accepted to the GKND and the one who orchestrated the Void Prison riot and breakout a Stellar Cycle ago." Just the mere mention of Chad's former codename causes Numbuh Tera to clench his large paws while Numbuh Noxious glares furiously at Chad's picture.
"Indeed. We also know for a fact that 274 has bonded with O.M.E.G.A. Number 6, isn't that right, Numbuh Tera, Numbuh Shrike?"
"He shattered my armor with a single hit…" Tera replies silently while Shrike nods.
"And damaged my R.A.Y.-W.I.N.G.E.R."
"Then there's also former KND operative Numbuh 10, who is the leader of the teenager faction. She was second only to Sector V in terms of results and is very powerful, even for a human. Lastly, there's Sector V, the Earth KND's most successful Sector in the organization's history, before they betrayed their comrades and became Teen Villains." Numbuh 74.239 explains and highlights the pictures one by one. "Your mission won't be easy, but you have the best chance of completing it, especially since you have ours and Numbuh S-26 knowledge to rely on." 74.239 points at Infinity and then at S-26, who steps forward.
"My pre-Reconditioned self fought alongside those teenagers and studied them very thoroughly. Turn to me if you have any questions."
"Then what's the plan? I'm in if I get to bash some teenager heads!" Numbuh Dirus jumps up excitedly while wagging her short tail, prompting A64 to also jump.
"Yaay! I love a tough mission! When are we going?!"
"Calm down you two." Numbuh Geo-4 says and turns his attention to Infinity. "Uhm, what's my job then? I'm not really a fighter so…"
"You will act as liaison for Numbuh Exa and keep him and the other commanders updated on their progress."
"Oh, okay, I can do that."
"A job fit for a coward." Noxious says silently but his comment does not go unheard by Dirus, who grabs the Venonagan by his collar and lifts him off his feet.
"Hey! Don't you dare call my big bro a coward, you fork-tongued freak! He's way braver than you!" she snarls at Noxious, who is not intimidated by her sudden outburst.
"Ooh, aren't you scary."
"Grrr!" but before Dirus can do anything else, Numbuh Tera grabs her wrists while Geo-4 grapples her from behind.
"Dirus! Stop that!"
"Let him go." Geo-4 and Tera tell her, and the angry Lupine reluctantly let's go of Noxious, who grins back, further confusing Tera.
"Hmph, attacking your teammate already? You sure this Lupine is fit for the job?"
"Why you…!" angered even further by his attitude, Dirus tries to rush the green-scaled Venonagan again, but Geo-4 stops her.
"Hazé!"
"But this guy insulted you, big bro! You can't just let him say that!" Dirus replies while pointing at the smirking Noxious before Numbuh Infinity clears his throat.
"Ah-hem! Could you quiet down and focus? Leave the arguing for later, this is extremely important." his says sternly, silencing the bickering operatives but that does not stop Dirus from shooting angry glares at Noxious. "Now, in order for this mission to succeed, we've decided that Numbuh Tera should be leader." Infinity points at the former warden, who nods backs.
"Understood."
"Numbuh S-26 will be second-in-command and Numbuh Shrike will operate independently."
"Very well." S-26 replies while Shrike nods without saying a word but Noxious does not seem pleased by the fact Tera was made leader.
"Any questions?" Infinity's question is met with silence and the former diplomat nods to the operatives. "Good. Then let's go through your mission plan and then you'll join Numbuh 74.239 at the lab to receive your equipment."
Half an hour later, the fleet moves into formation behind the GSF's Treehouse as does the smaller Treehouse, which connects four tendrils into the largest transport ships and moves them around itself. "Sir, all preparations are complete." the operative in-charge of communications says to Exa, who crosses his arms and nods.
"Very well. Begin the countdown."
"Yes, Sir!" the operative replies as Numbuh Lyrical arrives, followed by Geo-4, who is holding a 2x4 headset.
"Commander, the troops and the fleet are ready."
"Special Assault Team is ready." they tell Exa, who gestures them to take their positions on the observation deck before he addresses everyone over the intercom.
"Attention all operatives, this is Numbuh Exa. You have all prepared for this moment and now, once again, the Galactic Subjugation Force takes on its given task: Planetary Decommissioning. However, this will be like no other operation we have faced before, and it will not be quick. Our foes know we are coming and have had plenty of time to prepare but so have we and they will not stand in our way. If we succeed, we will go down in GKND history. I expect that every one of you performs to the very best of their abilities and does their all to ensure that the Adulthood Virus infesting Planet Earth will be eradicated.
GALACTIC KIDS NEXT FOREVER!"
His speech is met with loud cheering and applause from every single operative who hears it while Numbuh 74.239 and Infinity observe silently from the lab. "It's finally time."
"Yes. Today we'll tie up all lose ends." Infinity replies to 74.239 as Numbuh Exa speaks once more.
"COMMENCE OPERATION: R.E.M.O.V.A.L."
"All systems are go! Activate the L.E.A.P.E.R. Drive!" the Chief Helmsman shouts and a massive rift appears before the Treehouse as Numbuh Lyrical issues the final order.
"Begin approach. Target: Earth KND's headquarters." Then, the GSF's Treehouse starts moving towards the rift, beyond which, lies the Moon.
…
Meanwhile, things seem calm at the Moonbase. It's now the 25th of December, Christmas Day and despite the tense atmosphere looming above them, both the TND and the KND held a short Christmas feast the previous day that also acted as a welcoming party for all the operatives that regained their memories. However, due to what happened earlier that day, Nigel, Rachel, Vine nor Kuki were able to fully enjoy the event, each dealing with their own problems. Making things worse for Kuki, she was unable to give any of the gifts she had prepared for her friends.
Now, as the clock hits midday, Kuki is standing alone on an observation deck once more, staring wistfully out into space. She could not tell her friends about what Virgo had done to her and her thoughts are a complete mess. "*sigh* Why…did she put this on me?" she mutters and pulls up her blouse sleeve, revealing the O.L. Ring now permanently attached to her upper arm. Wrapping her left hand around it, Kuki shakes her head and continues to stare out of the window.
"What's this, you're not hanging around with your friends?" suddenly, Kuki's snapped out of her thoughts by a sultry and cold voice, alarming her.
"Eh?! Who…who's there?!" she asks frantically but no matter how many times she looks around, Kuki cannot see anyone else nearby.
"Why, it's me, Virgo. Or have you forgotten your partner's name already?"
"You…you're not my partner! And how are you talking to me?!" Kuki yells angrily, prompting Virgo to sigh and mock Kuki.
"Oh how could you, I thought you at least recognized me…after all, we're connected now."
"Answer my question!"
"Hmph, I already did, human. That ring not only bonds us together, it also lets us talk telepathically. And sense each other's presence. I know exactly where you are right now."
"You…you're lying!"
"The Teen Extension's Eastern Wing, 70th floor, Outer Hallway 26, Observation Deck 5, third window on the right, next to a garbage chute and an elevator." Virgo replies immediately, alarming Kuki who turns her back on the window and clenches her right upper arm.
"Wha…no way…"
"Yes way. You can't hide, no matter where you go. You belong to me now."
"I'm not an object! I don't belong to you, you…you alien freak!"
"Such harsh words. I guess you're not the sweet little airhead the reports mentioned."
"You don't know anything about me! Now leave me alone!"
"Hmph, I'm afraid I can't do that. You see, you're very valuable, far more valuable than your friends even realize. I'm surprised none of them have noticed the potential you carry."
"SHUT UP!" Kuki screams, causing the crystal to glow purple and her hair to stand up briefly.
"Careful now, you don't want to damage anything, human. And you can never get away from me, as long that ring connects us, hah-hah-hah!" Virgo laughs callously at Kuki, causing her to yell at the alien once more but then, she gets no response.
"Ghh…that…meanie…what does she want with me…?" Kuki mutters and turns her attention towards the necklace, reminded of how Virgo called it the Nebula Crystal and tried to take it from her yesterday. "…this…she wants this…but why? Does she know something about it?" then, she hears footsteps coming from the hallway. Alarmed, she quickly collects herself and turns to face the window but then, she recognizes that the footsteps belong to Bradley. Looking over her shoulder, Kuki sees the cyborg skunk approach her and she crouches, letting Bradley jump into her arms. "Oh, hi Bradley…" she says and pets the skunks head, but she can't bring herself to smile. Sensing this, Bradley pokes her chin with his nose. "No, I'm alright, Bradley, just a bit worn out."
"Yo, there ya are." Suddenly, Kuki hears a familiar voice call her and see the rest of her team approach her from the hallway, with Abby leading. "What's up? We've been lookin' for ya." Abby asks as she and the boys join Kuki on the observation deck.
"Oh uh…I just…took a stroll, that's all…" Kuki replies meekly.
"Is everything alright, Numbuh 3? You've been sorta…out of it since we got our memories back."
"I'm okay, Numbuh 2."
"Well, just remember, if something is troubling you, you always talk to us, Numbuh 3." Nigel says and gazes sternly out of the window. "It's still crazy to thing were just normal highschoolers two days ago."
"Tell me about it. So much crud happened yesterday."
"But hey, we got our memories back." Hoagie nudges Wally while Abby crosses her arms and nods.
"And now we gotta pay everyone back for watchin' our backs all this time."
"Indeed we do, Numbuh 5. Speaking of, Numbuh Omicron wanted us to come to the Science Tower to get briefed on the new B.R.A.'s and other equipment we'll be using from now."
"Why? Can't they just give us the stuff we used last year?" Wally asks Nigel, who shakes his head.
"That's not possible, because they were damaged beyond repair. We're starting from scratch."
"Aw crud, I liked that B.R.A." Wally laments, having grown fond of the prototype B.R.A. he stole from Father's weapons laboratory a year ago.
"I know how you feel, Numbuh 4. I don't have Betsy Mk II anymore either." Hoagie gestures to Wally, but then, he starts grinning. "But don't worry guys, once I get the hang of all the new tech the TND have come up with, I'm gonna make new B.R.A.'s for you all."
"Heh, lookin' forward to it, Numbuh 2." Abby smirks and nudges Hoagie's shoulder, but Kuki is unable to smile even a little, her mind occupied by Virgo.
"…guys?" she says while staring wistfully out of the window as the Moonbase rotates to the far side of the Moon, away from the Earth. "I uh…"
"Hmm? Numbuh 3?" Abby moves closer to Kuki but before she can say anything, Hoagie notices a faint flashing light in the distance.
"Uh…what's that?" he points at the light, drawing the other's attention away from Kuki, who sighs under her breath, as if relieved by this.
"What? I don't see anything."
"Right there, Numbuh 4. Some kind of…light." Hoagie explains, but neither Wally nor the others can see what he is pointing at.
"The heck you talkin' about, Numbuh 2? Numbuh 5's only seeing stars."
"Perhaps it's just a 2x4 surveillance probe…hmm?!" Nigel suddenly notices the flashing light as well as it begins growing in size. "You're right, Numbuh 2, I see it as well."
"WHERE?! I don't see a cruddy thi…ng…oh…"
Now the light becomes so intense it is impossible to miss, before it disappears and a black, swirling rift begins forming in its place, which causes the Moonbase's alarms to go off and the Super Big Computermabob's voices echoes everywhere.
"ALERT, UKNOWN OBJECT IS ABOUT ENTER MOONBASE VICINITY."
Up on the TND Global Command's Central Operations Room, Herbie jumps up from his seat and his glasses nearly fall off his face. "They're here! Numbuh Theta-9, issue a 'Code G' alert right now!"
"Yes sir!" Numbuh Theta-9, former CIC operator for the Cleve Sector replies sternly and passes the orders around to the other agents under her command. "Get a direct line to KND Global Command and order all agents to their positions!"
"Attention, 'Code G' is in-effect. All TND agents are to gather at their designated stations and report to their superiors. All non-combatants are to evacuate the Moonbase via the Central Portal Hub. TND Space Fleet are to deploy immediately. This is not a drill, I repeat, this is not a drill!"
"'Code G'? Wait, does this mean what I think it means?!" Hoagie asks the others, prompting Nigel to nod back firmly.
"Yes, the GKND are here." he replies and glances at the ever-growing rift.
"Wha…what do we do now?" A worried Kuki asks just as Nigel's E.Y.E.-W.A.T.C.H. starts being and a tiny hologram of Eliza appears on it.
"Numbuh 1!"
"Yes, Supreme Commander?"
"Report to the Central Operations Room right now!"
"Understood, we'll be right there." Nigel replies and using the E.Y.E.-W.A.T.C.H.'s in-built Portal Beacon, he creates a portal directly to the Central Operations Room. "Let's go team, we've got work to do!" then, Nigel leads his teammates through the portal and as they enter the Central Operations Room, even Kuki puts her worries aside, telling herself to focus on the present and holds Bradley in her arms.
"Over here, Numbuh 1!" Eliza gestures to Sector V from the large platform overlooking the bowl-shaped main floor, which is filled with TND agents, some operating the various computers while others run around, relaying orders. "This is it." she thinks as Sector V join her, Herbie, Chad, Patton, Rachel, Fanny, Keith, The Kid, Maurice, the O.M.E.G.A. Numbers, Numbuh Vine and Numbuh 9L while Kieran, Bartie, Rosa and KND Supreme Leader Numbuh 81 join the meeting via separate video links. "Alright, Numbuh Iota-3, what's the situation?" Eliza asks as she puts her hands on the round holographic table around which everyone has gathered.
"'Code G' has been put into effect and all Sections are preparing for battle. Portal Hub has been closed and sealed in-case of infiltration and we've placed the Global Communication Network into maximum security mode." Herbie replies as Chad clenches his fists and looks out of the massive window above the CO-room, his eyes glaring at the ever-growing rift.
"We're in for a fight, that's for sure."
"Affirmative. The GSF are not know for pulling punches. They will attack us with all their might." Scorpius gestures with his left pincher and then points at the holographic table, which shows a 3D image of the Moonbase, the Moon and the rift. "The fact they have decided to leap so close to this moon is proof that the GSF are going to attack directly and at close range."
"Then what sort of a plan do you have?" Nigel asks Eliza, who then points to Chad.
"Numbuh Delta?"
"It's a pretty simple really. We need to take them head-on. If they manage to overpower the Moonbase, they'll have a clear route to Earth."
"I admit, it has its own risks, but this is the only way, Numbuh 1." Eliza says and enlarges the Moonbase's hologram. "The Super D.E.F.E.N.S.E.G.R.I.D. will be our trump card. The GKND have already tried to break through it three times, without success. We can increase it's coverage with the O.B.S.E.R.T.A.T.I.O.N.'s."
"Hmm…I see…" Nigel replies and eyes the hologram sternly. "Then what should we do?" he says while pointing at his teammates.
"Aye, you and Numbuh Beta are coming to the Science Tower to get your gear. Then you'll join the battle."
"Understood." Nigel, his teammates and Fanny nod while Jacques Duval, KND Supreme Leader joins the conversation.
"The KND is now ready to battle, Numbuh Alpha. The moment their ships arrive, we'll open fire with the Moonbase's weapons and the orbital weapons. After that, the KND Space Fleet will attack them head-on." the 11-year-old French-Canadian says confidently.
"The TND Space Fleet are gonna do the same. We're gonna give 'em a warm welcome."
"Good. Numbuh Lambda, move the fleet into position and wait for further orders." Herbie says to Bartie, who salutes and leaves the meeting before Maurice makes eye contact with Eliza.
"Then I'm gonna head out too." he says and after getting a nod from Eliza, he starts walking away, only for Abby to call out to him.
"Maurice! Where are ya goin'?"
"Don't worry, it's a special mission. We gotta have all the bases covered for this one." he says cryptically and swiftly leaves the operations room before Libra speaks to Eliza.
"We shall go to the Science Tower while the rest of us O.M.E.G.A. Numbers will stay here and act when called upon, as per the plan." but while most of the O.M.E.G.A. Numbers nod, Leo is not happy that he cannot get any action yet while Virgo continues to shoot sly glances at Kuki, who refuses to acknowledge the alien's presence.
"Alright, then let's begin. Take your positions! Teens Next Door, Battlestations! Commence Operation: V.A.N.G.U.A.R.D.!" Eliza addresses everyone, prompting Herbie to relay the order to all TND Sections while Jacques issues his own orders to the KND over the intercom.
"Attention all Earth KND operatives, this is Numbuh 81, Supreme Leader of the Kids Next Door. The GKND are about to being their attack on our planet and we will begin Operation: V.A.N.G.U.A.R.D. All KND Global Divisions and Sectors are now under my direct command. I want everyone to do their best so we can send these aliens back where they came. After everything we've been through, we're not going to let them destroy our home planet! KIDS NEXT DOOR RULES!"
"KND RULES!" the same battle cry is heard all around the Moonbase and across the Earth but, deep in the bowels of the Moonbase, four kids wearing cloaks gather in a small storage room.
"It's time. Let's begin the operation. Make sure to follow Numbuh 74.239's plan. We can't mess this up." a boy says to the others, who nod.
"I'll head to the Computermabob."
"I'll ensure the Special Assault Team has a way in."
"And I'll deal with the sub-control bridge."
"Good. That leaves me with Numbuh 81 and his lackeys. It's time to make them pay for taking Numbuh 1000 from us. GKND forever."
"GKND forever!" Then, three of the kids quickly dash out of the room, while their leader stays behind and removes his cloak, revealing a badge belonging to the KND Global Intelligence Division.
Meanwhile, Sector V and Fanny swiftly make their way to the Science Tower, accompanied by Libra. "So why are you coming with us?" Nigel asks the alien as they board an elevator that speeds up towards the Tower's main entrance.
"We have been ordered to retrieve a device to make sure we can communicate with Numbuh Delta." Libra replies as the elevator stops, but the O.M.E.G.A. Number's reply confuses the teenagers.
"You mean he doesn't have a watch or…?" Hoagie asks the alien, who shakes their head.
"No, he does, but Delta has…special circumstances."
"Is that so…" Nigel says, still puzzled but he does not inquire further as the group enters the Science Tower and are quickly led to the top level where Kieran is waiting for them.
"Ah, you guys were quick, excellent." he says and points at a table next to him, which has 6 chips laid on it.
"So, what do you have for us?" Nigel asks as they gather in-front of the table.
"Well, I'll try to make this quick: these are your B.R.A. chips. We've moved on from the original B.R.A.'s the Ninjas use and now, we can store the entire armor and all its extra armaments in this small chip, thanks to the Shrinkification technology that you pioneered, Numbuh 2."
"Aw chucks, you're making me blush." Hoagie jokes while Libra hangs back and listens with intent. The O.M.E.G.A. Number has been feeling odd ever since Sector V were brought to the Moonbase.
"One of them must be compatible with us, that is the only explanation for this constant resonance."
"At least we don't have those pink B.R.A. anymore, yuck." Abby gags, reminded of the original B.R.A. that her sister Cree used to wear and Fanny immediately agrees with her.
"You said it." she then picks up the chip labeled "Beta" and squints at it. "This better be green."
Then, Wally also takes a chip bearing his code number and inspects it, despite not understanding anything about it. "How does this thing work? Do we just keep it in our pockets or what?"
"No, you put it in the slot on the side of your E.Y.E.-W.A.T.C.H. This lets you change with different sets of armor quickly, even during a mission."
"Wow, really? That's genius! Not sure I could've come up with something like that." Hoagie says excitedly but then, he remembers his old Exo-suit. "Uhm…do you still have my old Betsy MK II somewhere?"
"Numbuh 2, this ain't the time for that." Abby nudges Hoagie but Kieran smirks and hand Hoagie a small case, inside which he finds a charred belt.
"I kept it safe but it's completely unusable. You'd need to repair it from the ground-up, so you'll have to use that basic B.R.A. chip for now."
"Ah, okay..." Hoagie replies, feeling slightly disappointed and puts the case into his pocket before Kieran has everyone place the chips into their E.Y.E.-W.A.T.C.H.'s.
"You can activate them with a push of a button and…"
"Numbuh Omicron!" Suddenly, Kieran is interrupted by one of his subordinates who rushes into the room. "You need to see this!" the agent shouts, prompting Kieran and the others to leave the room, just in time to see the GSF's massive Treehouse appear from the rift.
Surrounded by swirling bolts of blue energy, the Treehouse significantly dwarfs the Moonbase and its various weapon installations immediately are aimed at the Moon. Seeing their foe properly for the first time, everyone, including Sector V, who cannot believe their eyes.
"Holy crud!"
"That…that thing's a monster!"
"You've gotta be kidding me!" Wally, Hoagie and Fanny exclaim while Kuki can only cover her mouth from the shock.
"So, they finally show their faces…" Nigel says, glaring at the GSF's Treehouse through his sunglasses while Abby shakes her head in disbelief.
"Oh man…" then, alarms blare throughout the Moonbase as the TND and KND waste no time in attacking their newly arrived foe.
Acting quickly, KND Supreme Leader Numbuh 81, Jacques Duval orders the KND into action. "OPEN FIRE!" he shouts from the Saucer's Command Bridge and the Moonbase fires every single 2x4 weapon in its arsenal as do the various orbital weapons that were moved from Earth's orbit. The sudden attack surprises the GSF as the Treehouse is bombarded by anything from mustard to high-powered heat lasers, engulfing it in a large explosion. Upon seeing this, loud cheers erupt inside the Moonbase but as the explosion dissipates, the GSF's Treehouse appears from it unscathed.
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Up on the domed bridge of the Treehouse, Numbuh Exa crosses his arms and looks sternly at the Moonbase as the Treehouse enters the Earth Sphere through the rift, having just received their welcome gift from the KND and the TND. "Commander, Space Leap was successful!" the Treehouse's Navigation Officer tells Exa, who nods back.
"Impressive, they didn't waste any time in attacking us. Did we take any damage?" he asks Lyrical, who shakes her head.
"Only minor damage at the bow, but nothing worse than that."
"All right. Numbuh Lyrical, give them our reply."
"Yes, Sir. Activate the D.E.F.E.N.D.E.R. Shield and ready the short and mid-range A.C.C.E.L.E.-G.U.N.'s. Target, the 2x4 orbital weapons surrounding the Moonbase. Tell Numbuh Aerook to launch the S.W.E.E.P.E.R. Ships and E.N.R.O.A.C.H.E.R.'s." As Lyrical's orders are passed on, Numbuh Geo-4 looks over his shoulder towards Exa and gestures to the Pantherian.
"Commander, the W.E.B.T.O.R. Satellite Network is fully online, and we've established contact with the sleeper agents. They're in position."
"Good. They're cleared to execute their mission. Have the Special Assault Team deploy as well once an entry point has been secured."
"Understood!"
Many floors below the bridge, Numbuh Tera's team of operatives has gathered inside a special, hexagonal room, its walls lined with reflective panels while a three-pronged antenna points down from the ceiling. All of them, excluding the robotic A64 and S-26, who is wearing his signature trench coat, are wearing special black and blue GKND T.E.C.T.O.R. armor "It's started." Tera mutters and adjusts the large, armored gloves in his hands as the ever-eager Numbuh Dirus cracks her furry knuckles.
"Come on, when are they gonna let us out? I hate waiting." she complains and Numbuh A64 nods excitedly.
"Yeah, yeah, I wanna go kick some butt already!"
"We can't deploy until the route is clear. Remember, this is an infiltration and capture mission. The less time we have to spend time inside that Adulthood-virus infested base, the better." S-26 says to the girls coldly, his eyes focused on a small disk in his palm, which is projecting a hologram of the Moonbase.
"What, getting second thoughts? You scared of seeing your old 'allies' again?" Numbuh Noxious sneers at S-26, who is unmoved by the remark and continues to stare at the hologram.
"Negative. My Reconditioning was very thorough. There are no lingering feelings towards those teenagers within me." his monotone reply makes Noxious's three heads to gag and he turns towards the stoic Numbuh Tera.
"Yuck, he just keeps creeping me out. How do you deal with this guy?" however, just like S-26, Tera ignores the remark and remains silent, his thoughts focused on the mission ahead.
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"Damn, that didn't even dent them!" Patton shouts as Eliza and the rest of the Central Operations Room's crew keep their cool.
"But at least they now know we're not gonna go down easily. Tell Numbuh Lambda to start the attack. We need to see what their next move is."
"Yes, Ma'am!" Herbie replies while The Kid, who has kept to himself, steps forward and gestures towards Eliza.
"So why haven't you let me go out there? You know I can't do anything from this place."
"You don't have a ship and besides, you said it yourself that you only fly things you built." Eliza replies coldly without making eye contact, prompting The Kid to roll his eyes.
"Oh, so that's how it is? Don't tell me you're still pissed off about…"
"Why don't you go down to the hangar and help the mechanics or something? I don't have time to argue with you!" Eliza snaps at The Kid, and her angry expression surprises not only him but also Herbie and Chad.
"…alright, alright. I'll get outta your way, Supreme Commander." putting his hands up, The Kid turns his back on Eliza and leaves, causing Eliza to clench her fists as Herbie looks at her with slight worry.
"Numbuh Alpha?"
"Don't worry about it. We need to focus now. Scorpius, do you have anything on that Treehouse?" Eliza brushes Herbie aside and turns her attention to the one-eyed O.M.E.G.A. Number, who is already typing on a nearby computer terminal.
"The GSF's Treehouse boasts both heavy 2x4 armaments and 2x4 defenses. It's D.E.F.E.D.E.R. Shield System is comparable or even more powerful than the Super D.E.F.E.N.S.E.G.R.I.D. you have here. Our odds of repelling them are not 100%, that I can say for certain."
"But it's not zero either. Numbuh Delta, go to the sub-control bridge and take command there. We need to make sure the GKND don't try to infiltrate the Moonbase from the inside."
"Got it. Let's go, Corvus!" Chad replies and dashes out of the operations room with Corvus in tow.
"Numbuh Epsilon, once Sector V return, I want you to take them to the hangar. Brief them about their roles there, okay?"
"…Yes, Supreme Commander." Rachel replies but Eliza can sense slight hesitation in her voice.
"Focus, Epsilon." she snaps at Rachel, who shakes her head and looks at her friend sternly in the eye.
"I am focused."
"That's what I thought. Numbuh Zeta, you're in-charge of the TND Extension's defense. Coordinate with the CIC and make sure none of the GKND's ships pass through the Super D.E.F.E.N.S.E.G.R.I.D."
"Roger that!" Patton replies and heads down to the lower section of the Central Operations Room, taking command of a group of agents sitting around a pentagon-shaped computer terminal. "Alright Combat Information Center, you're under my command now. Let's give the GKND heck!"
"Yes, Sir!" the agent's reply immediately and Patton starts barking orders to them.
Meanwhile, Kieran quickly rushes Sector V and Fanny inside the room they were in and has them turn on their B.R.A.'s which are standard TND models but color coded. Nigel's armor is dark red and gray, Hoagie's light blue and silver, Kuki's armor is matte green and light gray, Wally's armor is jet back and orange, Abby's armor is deep blue and Fanny's armor is dark green and orange. "Man, this feels weird…" Hoagie says, having never worn a B.R.A. before.
"Well, better get used to it, Numbuh 2. Ya ain't got time to tinker with it." Abby remarks and notices that her armor has the wrist mounted M.A.R.B.L.E. launchers, vibration blades and the grappling wires of her old B.R.A. "Alright, Numbuh 5 can work with this."
"Hey, I got my shield-knuckles! Sweet!" Wally shouts excitedly and turns on his B.R.A.'s hand-mounted shield-knuckles, which serves the same dual purpose as the ones his old B.R.A. had.
"We customized each of them a bit, but that's all. They've all got the same basic features. Anyway, over there you can pick some weapons for yourself. We made them using Cosmo Metal that we scrounged up." Kieran says as they turn off their armors and he points at a 2x4 weapon rack but then, Kieran receives a message to his E.Y.E.-W.A.T.C.H. "Yes, what is it now, Numbuh Pi-34?"
"Numbuh Omicron, did that O.M.E.G.A. Number take their O.L. Ring already?" Kieran's deputy asks him.
"Uh…hey, Libra, weren't you supposed to pick up your ring?" Kieran asks Libra, who shakes their head.
"No, we haven't retrieved it yet." Libra replies and this is overheard by the agent calling Kieran, who becomes alarmed.
"Huh? Then why are there only four rings in the security vault?!"
"Say what?! You mean one of the O.L. Rings is missing?!" Kieran shouts so loud his headpiece nearly falls off as Libra approaches him and leans towards the E.Y.E.-W.A.T.C.H.
"This is Libra, can you confirm that?"
"Ye…yes, there's only four of them and we can't tell which one got taken because they all look the same."
"No…that is not good. Please wait, we will be there shortly." but before Libra can leave, Nigel receives an unexpected call from Eliza.
"Numbuh 1, is your team ready?!" she asks frantically.
"Yes, we'll just take our weapons and head back to the Central Operations Room."
"Change of plans. Report to Numbuh Epsilon in the Moonbase main hangar. You'll be briefed there."
"Oi, what about me?!" Fanny asks over Nigel's shoulder, but Eliza oddly ignores her completely and continues speaking with Nigel.
"You have to go now, got it?!" she says stoically and hangs up, leaving Nigel and the others puzzled.
"What the heck was that all about? She didn't sound like herself."
"Hmm…well, we can't ignore it. Numbuh 5, Numbuh 2, Numbuh 3, Numbuh 4, Numbuh 6, you guys go on ahead. Numbuh Beta, you should go back to the CO Room."
"But what about you, Numbuh 1?"
"I'll try and call Numbuh Alpha again, then I'll catch up with you, Numbuh 5." Nigel says to his teammates and gives them a reassuring smile, prompting Abby to nod before Hoagie puts his hand up.
"Um, how exactly do we get from here, to the main hangar?"
"Your E.Y.E.-W.A.T.C.H.'s have in-built navigators, so use them. The fastest way is to take the Sooper-High-Speed Elevator four floors down and then use the central connection tunnel to the Moonbase." Kieran says while pointing at his own E.Y.E.-W.A.T.C.H. before turning his attention to Libra. "I'm coming with ye, Libra. If someone managed to steal one of those rings, it's gonna mean more trouble for us."
"Especially if it was taken by a GKND spy." Libra nods as Abby, Wally, Kuki, Hoagie, Bradley and Fanny leave the room, but upon separating and boarding one of the elevators, Kuki puts her hand over her right upper arm and clenches the ring embedded into it.
"Wait…did she steal this? Oh no…" she laments but is too scared to mention it to her friends.
As the elevator takes the rest of Sector V out of the Science Tower, Nigel crosses his arms and looks at Kieran and Libra, who are about to walk out of the room. "Numbuh Omicron, let me come with you. I want to see what was taken too."
"Aye, that's fine, but you need to go after that, got it? Can't leave your teammates waiting."
"Of course. Lead the way." Nigel replies and the trio head through a separate hallway that leads to a tall, armored door, where Kieran's deputy, the bald Filipino agent Numbuh Pi-34 is waiting with four, armed guards.
"Numbuh Omicron!" he salutes Kieran before noticing Nigel walking behind him. "Uh…Nu…Numbuh 1!" Pi-34 salutes more vigorously as do the guards, surprised by Nigel's appearance.
"Toss the formalities and explain, Numbuh Pi-34."
"Well, somehow, somebody snuck in and took one of the O.L. Rings without triggering any of the security systems."
"How's that possible? We made that extra secure!" Kieran throws his arms in the air in frustration as Libra looks at the door with their green eyes.
"Then our suspicions are right, only a GKND spy can infiltrate that vault without detection."
"Just what exactly is in there?" Nigel asks Kieran and Libra, who look at each other before Libra presses their hand against the door and starts explaining.
"Control devices called 'O.L. Rings'. The GKND created one for each of us O.M.E.G.A. Numbers. If the ring is worn by a compatible partner, we are able utilize our full potential. Numbuh Delta and Corvus have already formed such a partnership." Upon hearing this, Nigel's expression turns serious and begins to listen more intently.
"However, should the GKND acquire even one, they can take control of the ring's owner. They are the only ones who have the technology to do that. Thus, we cannot allow them to get their hands on the rings." Libra's explanation prompts Nigel to cross his arms and he starts thinking intensely about what to do as Kieran has Pi-34 open the armored door and turn off the security.
"There's no signs of damage anywhere…who could've snuck in…?" he mutters as he steps inside, followed by Pi-34, Libra and Nigel, who is still in deep thought. "The only one I can think of who can go through walls is Scorpius, but it can't be him."
"There are some GKND operatives who can phase through walls, but even then, passing through the lasers would nigh impossible, even for them." Libra notes as Nigel observes the room and stays silent.
"Then who was it?! Argh, this isn't making any sense!"
"Numbuh Omicron, maybe you should remove these rings from the vault permanently." Nigel speaks up and his suggestion surprises the Science Chief.
"Huh-what?! Are you out of your mind, Numbuh 1?! We've kept these rings here because it's the safest place. If we take them out, we could lose all of them." Kieran shakes his head vehemently, but Libra becomes intrigued and looks Nigel in the eye.
"Can you elaborate?"
"Since one of the rings was already stolen, who's to say the culprit won't return again, especially now that the GKND have arrived. They could use the confusion to storm this vault and take them all while everyone is occupied by the battle. Instead of keeping them in a set location, we should move them around, so the GKND cannot locate them." Nigel explains and points at the vault. "If we weren't under attack, I would agree that this vault is the safest place for them but now, they're a sitting duck. That's why we should remove them." Nigel then turns towards Libra and adjusts his sunglasses. "Maybe the best solution is to give the remaining rings to their respective owners. You O.M.E.G.A. Numbers are clearly powerful, so holding onto your own rings shouldn't be that hard."
Libra is taken aback how quickly Nigel was able to analyze the situation and come up with a solution and the O.M.E.G.A. Number starts feeling odd once more. "Urgh…is this…resonance…" However, they ignore the feeling and nod at Nigel. "We agree with Numbuh 1. The O.L. Rings are vulnerable here, Numbuh Omicron. We shall take the case and distribute the remaining rings to the other O.M.E.G.A. Numbers."
"…Alright, let's do that. Open the vault!" Kieran shouts at Pi-34 who does as he is told and uses a quintuple-access-code and a TNDNA sample to unlock the vault, revealing the case inside. Libra then opens it and immediately recognizes which ring is missing.
"Virgo's ring is gone…" Then, Libra takes their own ring and moves it close to their mouth. "Numbuh Delta, can you hear me? This is Libra."
At first, Libra only hears static but then, a startled voice replies to them. "Gah, warn me when you use that, Libra! My ear nearly blew up." a clearly annoyed Chad replies through the ring.
"We have a problem. Virgo's O.L. Ring is missing from the vault. We suspect it was taken by a GKND spy."
"What?! You gotta me kidding me?! Where are you, I'll be right there!"
"Do not leave your post, Numbuh Delta. We are currently at the vault with Numbuh Omicron, Pi-34 and Numbuh 1. We are going to remove the remaining rings and give them to the other O.M.E.G.A. Numbers for safekeeping." Libra explains but Chad is not convinced by the plan.
"Are you sure that's a good idea? Sounds like something the GKND would want us to do."
"Numbuh 1 came up with this plan and we have agreed to go through with it. If we leave the rings in the vault, the culprit will no doubt return." Then, Nigel steps in and speaks to Chad.
"Numbuh Delta, I know you have more experience with the GKND, but we don't have time to argue about this. Or do you have a better plan?" his stern question does not sit well with Chad, who stays silent for a few seconds but then, he responds.
"Okay, let's go with your plan. Libra, keep me updated if anything happens." then, Chad forcefully hangs up, much to Libra's surprise while Kieran sighs behind them.
"Oh that's just great, I thought those two let go of their rivalry already…" then, he grabs Nigel's shoulder and pulls him away from Libra. "Numbuh 1, you need to go now. Aren't you forgetting you also have a job to do?"
"Right, of course! The briefing!" Nigel shouts and quickly runs out of the vault and as he does so, Libra's Omega symbol starts blinking again and they quickly turn their back on Kieran and P-34.
"Is it that human…?" Then, Libra shakes their head and picks up the case before turning back towards Kieran. "Numbuh Omicron, we need to contact the Central Operations Room and relay the plan to the others at once."
"Aye." Kieran replies and calls Eliza immediately just as powerful shockwaves rattle the Moonbase.
At the sub-control bridge, Corvus, having overheard Chad's conversation with Libra and Nigel, squints his eyes and starts feeling like something is not right. "Virgo's ring got stolen? Hmph, they got complacent…wait…Virgo…!" but then, Corvus is interrupted as both he and Chad witness through the bridge's window how a salvo of yellow energy beams wipe out every single 2x4 orbital weapon the KND had brought to the battle.
…
"The Orbital Weapons have all been destroyed!" a CIC operator shouts from below the observation platform where Eliza, Herbie, Rachel are watching the battle.
"Damn, there goes our best long-range weapons…" Herbie mutters as another agent calls them out.
"The GKND have launched fighters and ships against our fleets." the agent says as everyone watch in awe at the amount of 2x4 fighters and ships the GKND have deployed. The lead fighter, piloted by Numbuh Aerook himself, charges ahead of the others and begins shooting down KND and TND ships left and right. Seeing this, Patton has the CIC open fire with the TND Extension's anti-air weapons while Jacques gives the very same order to the KND operatives controlling the Moonbase's various weapons.
"Tha…that's Numbuh Aerook's fighter…" a shocked Cygnus whispers to Scorpius, who nods back.
"Indeed. This is only going to decrease our chances of success." he replies bluntly as Leo becomes frustrated by the second.
"Grrr…why the heck are we sitting here doing nothing?! We can survive in space, we should just go out there and tear through those ships!" he shouts but Cygnus shakes her in disapproval.
"Leo, that's exactly what the GKND want. They know everything about us and surely have plan ready we even one of us tries to go out there."
"But…" then, Kieran's hologram appears on the holoprojector table, interrupting the argument.
"Numbuh Alpha!"
"What is it?" Eliza asks angrily, but Kieran does not flinch and brings Libra to the call.
"One of the O.L. Rings was stolen. I'm sending Libra there to give the rest of the rings to the O.M.E.G.A Numbers."
"Stolen?! You can't be serious!" Eliza exclaims and Kieran nods back.
"Aye, I'm deadly serious."
"Leo, Cygnus, Virgo, Scorpius, meet us in the supply tunnel between the Science Tower and the Command Tower. We cannot waste any time."
"Understood, we will head out immediately." Scorpius replies but Virgo gives Libra an angry glare when nobody is looking.
"Grrr, they figured it out faster than I thought…I'll need to find that human and drag her out of this place before the GKND overrun it…" her scheming however is interrupted by Cygnus who uses her magnetic powers on Virgo's arm rings to drag the former Cyrenian out of the Central Operation Room. "Ghh, let go!"
"This is no time to daydream, Virgo. We must be swift!" Cygnus snaps at her but as the O.M.E.G.A. Numbers leave, Fanny enters at the same time.
"Finally! This place is a darn maze." she mutters but Rachel notices that Sector V are not with her.
"Numbuh Beta, where's Sector V?"
"Huh? Didn't Numbuh Alpha order them to the Moonbase's main hangar?" her question alarms Eliza, who walks over to Fanny.
"I didn't issue an order like that. They were supposed to come back here with you. Numbuh Omicron, what is she talking about?"
"But you called a few minutes ago and said they had to go there. Wait…" then, Libra hits their hands together, realizing that they were had.
"It was an imposter. We were deceived."
"No! How's that possible?!" Herbie shouts as Rachel grabs Fanny by the shoulder.
"Where did you say they went?!"
"The Moonbase's main hangar!" an equally shocked Fanny replies while Kieran interjects through the hologram.
"They probably haven't gotten to the connecting tunnel yet and Numbuh 1 stayed behind with us, so he's nowhere near it either."
"Then I'll go and…"
"We'll go!" Numbuh Vine and Numbuh 9L step forward but the former spy immediately receives an angry glare from Rachel. "You guys closed down the Portal Hub so you can't use portals inside the Moonbase. Numbuh 9L is faster than any of you, so we'll go get them." Vine says defiantly and 9L puffs her furry chest.
"Mrrau!"
"We will find Numbuh 1 and inform the other O.M.E.G.A. Numbers to help as well. This is no doubt this was a GKND ploy to get isolate Sector V, so we must be quick." Libra adds and Eliza crosses her arms, weighing their options.
"…Alright, do it." Eliza replies and looks Vine directly in the eye, but Rachel immediately starts protesting.
"Numbuh Alpha, I was supposed to brief them anyway and…"
"Numbuh Vine is right about this, Numbuh Epsilon. We can't use portals right now, so 9L is our best choice."
"But she's…" however, before Rachel can finish, Eliza grabs her by the shoulder and grips it, as if she knew what Rachel was about to say.
"That's enough, Rachel! Don't bring your grudge here. You're my vide-commander now and you have to stay here. Or is it so hard for you to trust them?" Eliza gestures towards Vine and 9L, prompting Rachel to lower her head and clench her fists, reminded of yesterday's confrontation with Nigel and Vine. "Besides, this is Sector V we're talking about. Have some faith in them." Eliza tries to smile at Rachel but she refuse to look back at her and steps aside, turning her back on Vine and 9L.
"…fine…you what you have to." she mutters and walks away, causing Eliza to shake her head.
"Dammit Rachel, this isn't the time or place for that…"
"Numbuh Alpha, we shall depart and rendezvous with the O.M.E.G.A. Numbers now. Inform Numbuh Delta about the situation, if you may. We might need his and Corvus' power."
"We'll handle that. Get going." Herbie replies in Eliza's place while Kieran salutes the others and ends the call. Then, Vine crawls up on Numbuh 9L's back and the feline alien let's out a loud roar before dashing out. But then, just as the doors close behind the alien cat, the entire Moonbase shutters. Light's and computer screens begin to flicker and a loud alarm goes off.
"Alert, Moonbase control system malfunction. Unable to maintain*ZZZZZZZZTTTTTTT"
But before anyone can react, every single KND and TND computer and TV screen at the Moonbase and on Earth starts glowing, before the symbol of the GKND appears on them.
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"This is Numbuh Ivy. I brought down the Computermabob's control system. They're dead in the water now." an alien girl resembling a humanoid-plant with thorny vines for fingers stands inside the Moonbase's computer core and speaks through a small 2x4 communication device, surrounded by 10 Stupefied KND Scientists. Then, she begins typing on the Super Big Computermabob's control keyboard. "What's everyone's status?"
"Numbuh Swath here, Moonbase Sub-Bridge is secure. I'm gonna head to the Extension and destroy their sub-bridge as well." an alien boy made of straws and reeds and wearing a cowboy hat responds before he walks out of the destroyed sub-bridge, leaving behind multiple stunned and unconscious KND operatives.
"I'm in position to receive the Special Assault Team. That leaves Numbuh Vile to handle Numbuh 81 when the time is right. Numbuh Chaff out." An alien operative who resembles a toy-robot with a mechanical voice replies from a room deep inside the Moonbase. Then, the alien presses a button on their arm-mounted communicator. "Numbuh Chaff to Numbuh 74.239. The route is clear."
"Excellent. Once they've arrived, move on to your next objective." the former KND Science Chief replies gleefully.
"Understood." Numbuh Chaff hangs up and points their communicator towards a tri-pod mounted device on the floor, causing it to glow, before six figures materialize before the operatives eyes.
As they look around the room, Numbuh Tera has everyone gather around him. "Intrusion complete. Proceed with the operation. Secure all targets, whatever it takes." he says sternly, prompting the others to nod back.
"For the GKND." Dirus, S-26, A64, Shrike and Noxious reply and the team begin their given mission: The capture of Sector V, Chad Dickson, Ace the Kid, the O.M.E.G.A. Numbers and Eliza Solis.
End of Transmission 36
Note: It took some time, but another chapter has arrived. Pace may have slowed down a bit but I will keep going nonetheless.
Many GKND operatives made their proper debut in this chapter, such as Numbuh Dirus, who did appear once or twice before in passing. I wanted to make a tomboyish, wolf/canine operative who is sort of a female counterpart to Numbuh 4 and Dirus is the result. Her name comes from the Dire Wolf btw.
Then we have Noxious who only showed up in chapter 10 but will play a bigger role from now on. Numbuh A64 also has appeared before and she was inspired by everyone's favorite teenage robot, Jenny. I will release proper concept art of all the GKND operatives who appeared in this chapter in the future also. I have made concept art for the GSF's Treehouse and it can be found from my DeviantArt: Gettan49
We are only 2 to 3 chapters away from the end of the second arc, which means I will have to start planning the next poster, so look forward to that as well. However, I won't give any specific dates because past experience has taught me to never do that again.