GKND RP!

[Jas]

Wally: *flicking Quablits in the air, then catches them with his mouth*

Kuki: *watching*

Wally: *is fully aware of that, and thus showing off* ;D

Hoagie: *snicker* Man, what a show-off

Abby: *chuckles* Dat boy's got it bad

Lunira: *yawns* Ooooaaauuww... -.- Oh my o.o I'm sorry *puts her hand in front of her mouth embarassedly*

Nebulos: *standing next to the telescope, turning his head towards her* Don't worry ^^ I guess we're all still kinda tired from the mission

Lunira: Hmm ^^ *nods tiredly and walks over to him* It was pretty intense... ...Can I see? :3

Nebulos: Ofcourse ^^ *gets off the step, gesturing to the telescope*

Lunira: Thanks *gets on the step, peeking through the telescope* Wow... It really is pretty... How long are they going to keep standing like that?

Nebulos: *putting his hands behind his back *A few more days That's usually how long the festival lasts.

Lunira: *turns her head in surprise* You guys stay up for several days??

Nebulos: *giggles* ^^ No, no! We go to sleep too, but when we wake up the next day, the festival is still running.

Lunira: Ooooh! *nods in understanding* I see... That's pretty cool ^-^

- -

"Numbuh One!"

Nigel: *turns his head, standing near the snack table* Sir?

Infinity: *comes walking, with Chad and Niji, holding a paper in his hand* I need to see you in private for a second.

Rachel: ?

Nigel: *walks over to Infinity* What's wrong, sir?

Infinity: *guiding Nigel to a quieter spot of the party* We have received a rather strange e-mail not too long ago.

Nigel: Oh? o.o

Chad: It's directed to you.

Nigel: Me? ...Is it one of the Earth KND's scientists?

Niji: *shakes her head* It's signed 'Anomous'.

Infinity: Do you know who this person is? *hands Numbuh One the paper*

Nigel: *takes the paper, reading it* ...No... no, I haven't heard from him...

Chad: It would have surprised me if you did... I don't think there's been a lot of GNKD activity on Glazirih yet.

Infintiy: *nods* That's correct, Numbuh 274. It seems strange they contacted us so suddenly, and directed themselves to Numbuh One.

Nigel: *reading the letter again* ... I don't understand What does this person want with me attending their ball? ...And why can I bring just one person? This souns remarkably strange...

Chad: *nods* It sounds a suspiciously lot like a trap... It's almost too obvious...

Nigel: Hmm... *looks at the letter thoughtfully* ...Adult-disease barrier...

Infinity: A rather disturbing thought, if I may say so.

Nigel: *looks up* Could this be true?

Chad: We wouldn't know. That's the tricky part... If this information is correct, then this barrier obviously must be get rid of.

Infinity: That's why we chose to show you the letter at this moment, Numbuh One.

Niji: There's still a few more hours left to decide what would be the best thing to do... ... *sighs softly*

Nigel: *looks at the letter, then looks at the party where everyone's having fun*

Wally: *flicking another candy in his mouth* That's the twenty-forth already! Do Ah rock or what? ;D

Kuki: *giggles* ^^ That's so awesome, Wally!

Wally: *beams* ;D

Nigel: *turning away again* Yes, I suppose this might take some consideration...

[allie]

Hi guys! :3 I'm back!
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Infinity: Hm. *nods* Take all the time you need.

Niji: ... Time.

Infinity: OO Niji? *twists his head, looking at her* What... do you mean?

Niji: I... nothing. *glances to the side* I'll need to speak of it later.

Nigel: *raises an eyebrow* What do you mean, Princess?

Niji: I won't be clarifying it. I'm sorry, Nigel.

Nigel: *nods* I... understand. *looks over to all the others* *looks to Rachel* ... Infinity...

Infinity:

Nigel: ... You said we would discuss of Numbuh 362's 'decommissioning' later... I think it's time to talk about that.

Infinity: I'm listening. *nods*

Nigel: She said she wanted a fresh start. A heart... full of kindness, which she is having right now.

Rachel: *sees him looking at her* O//O ... *heart thump!* ... *waves*

Nigel: ^^ *waves back, smiling* *turns to the others again* I know this will be difficult for a while, but I'm willing to try with her. I'm going to teach her everything of being the duty of a Galactic Kids Next Door operative. *nods, with his eyes narrowed and closed* But I'm going to do everything I can to keep her safe, out of danger. Teaching her the ropes, you know.

Infinity: ... Well. *sighs* You've caught me in a good mood today, Numbuh One. I'll let this pass... For now.

Nigel: Thank you, Infinity. *smiles more, very grateful*

Chad: And when does her missions begin, anyway? *smirk*

Nigel: I... I want her to come with me.

Infinity, Niji, Chad: ? 0o Where?

Nigel: If this is a trap, I'll be surely calling for back-up. But... I'll have the back-up already planned. *smirks*

Chad: You do realize if anything happens to Uncle Ryan's pride and joy it'll be YOUR head.

Nigel: ... I'll be looking out for her, don't you worry. I'll protect her with my life, Numbuh 274. Even you know that!

Chad: *grins, and ruffles his hair* Of course I do. ;D

Nigel: ... >> *growls under his breath*

Chad: *laughs, messing it more* Sorry, I just love to tease with ya, you know?

Nigel: ... We didn't tease back on Earth, you know. >>

Chad: *smiles embarrassed, and scratches the back of his head* Yeah... yeah, I know.

Nigel: *walks off to Rachel, and sits down on the couch*

Rachel: Uh... Galactic business to attend to, Tiger?

Nigel: *nods* My dear, you've never been more right.

Rachel: *blushes, honored* T-thank you... I think?

Nigel: It's not a problem, Rachel. *takes her hand* ... I need to speak with you.

Rachel: Yes? *smiles, feeling her heart beat more*

Nigel: You see... I'm planning to attend this... 'Ball' in a few hours. I need a date.

Rachel: Oh. Would you like for me to ask you one? ^^

Nigel: I don't think that would be nessassary. I... *takes a deep breath* I would like to excort you.

Rachel: ... Me? *eyes get really wide, and gleamy*

Nigel: *whispers* Yes... I would love to take you, Rachel. Perhaps... get to know each other more. *squeezes her hand*

Rachel: Oh my... *feeling her heart hammer out of her chest, and looks to him*

Nigel: *smiles more, looking at her* Will you come with me? Come with me, Rachel...

Rachel: O///O ...I...I...

Nigel: Yes? *a low whisper, moving close to her*

Rachel: *leans into him* Of... of course I'll go.

Nigel: ... *smiles, moving more* Rachel... thank you. *sweet whisper*

Rachel: *kisses him quickly on the cheek, and leans away* No problem, Tiger. ^-^

Nigel: 0__0 ... O///O

~**
Smoooooth Nigel Uno. ;D

[wallysgirl]

Infinity: *reading over the invitation* Hmm..perhaps we should all attend the ball, at least for backup? We don't have to trail Nigel as closely, but just to be on the safe side.

Nij: *looks down* I don't know if I can go.

Infinity: OO! What do you mean Princess. Of course you can come! ^^

Niji: ...I-I appreciate the invite Infinity but... *rubs her arm nervously* I-I may be...um...busy?

Infinity: Busy? ..... W-well that's understandable I suppose. Though it'll be lonely at the ball without you. I-I was...well...*rubs the back of his head*....I was, going to ask you if....if you would do me the honor of allowing me to escort you...

Niji: OO....Oh...Infinity... .....

Infinity: OO! P-princess? W-why are you....are you crying?

Niji: OO! *sniffles* >< E-excuse me...*leaves the room*

Infinity: OO! *looks down and picks up a crystal from her tears* ....O.O...She was....she was crying... Princess! *runs after her*

Chad: Oh dear...this may not end well.

Kyra: What do you think is the matter?

Chad: *looking at the invitation* I don't know...but whatever happens in the next few hours I think will be based on Nigel's decision...and on whatever Princess Niji's going through...

[Jas]

Nebulos: Huh? *turns his head* ...Hey, what's going on?

Lunira: ? *turns her head away from the telescope* What do you mean?

Nebulos: ...I don't know... *flickers his antennea a little* There was a little commotion all of a sudden. Niji ran out of the room and Numbuh Infinity went after her...

Lunira: Really? *hops off the stool, next to Nebulos* What's wrong? ...And why are Chad and Kyra looking so distressed?

Nebulos: I wouldn't know... Maybe we should check it out?

Lunira: *nods* Yeah *takes his hand and they walk towards the others*

Abby: Hmm...

Hoagie: *busy eating some of the leftover pudding* ...Numbuh Five? What's the matter?

Abby: Numbuh Five's got a strange feelin' about dis... Da mood took a bit of a turn, she thinks da party's over

Hoagie: Oh? o.o

Abby: *jabs her thumb over where had's standing* She's kept an eye on thangs... Somethin's wrong...

Hoagie: What do you think happened?

Abby: *shrugs* Numbuh Five wouldn't know Hoagie... ...But when alien princesses run outta da room in tears, she knows somethin's not right

Hoagie: Maybe we should ask?

Abby: *nods*

- -

"Numbuh 274!"

Chad: *turns his head* Huh? ...Oh, Nebulos, Lunira...

Lunira: Numbuh 274? What's wrong?

Chad: Umm... *rubs his arm nervously* ...Wrong? Nothing's wrong ^^;

Nebulos: But you were looking all upset...

Chad/Kyra: ... *exchange glances*

Neb/Lun: *also exchange glances* ?

Kyra: Well...

Chad: It's not up to me to explain. I might be second in command, but I'm not your team leaduh.

Neb/Lun: Oh? o.o *blink; then look over to Numbuh One*

...

Nigel: ... *notices Neb, Lun, Chad & Kyra looking over* o__o? ...Oh... Hmm... I think I need to explain a thing or two to the others...

Rachel: About the mission?

Nigel: *nods* Yes... It would--

"Numbuh One!"

*Sector V and Inky, Anita and the bots are coming over*

Nigel: *gets up from the couch* ...Guys...

Hoagie: Numbuh One What's going on?

Abby: Yeah, somethin's tellin' Numbuh Five da party joy took a bit of a turn...

Inky: O-Oh... R-R-Really...? *tangles his tentacles nervously*

Kuki: Aww, but it only just started *pouts*

Wally: Yeah Numbuh One! What's so important? Ah was down ta breakin' my catch-food-with-your-mouth record just now! *folds his arms, a little agitated* >>

Nigel: I'm sorry Numbuh Four, that wasn't my intention...

EVE.2: Prob-Lem? *whistles*

Nigel Well, umm... *scratches his head* You could say that... *takes the letter out of his pocket*

Nebulos: *walking up with the others* Hey, what's that? o.o

Abby: *bending over the letter* ...An invitation?

Kuki: Ooooh! Are we going to another party, Numbuh One??

Nigel: Well, I... I guess... Sort of...

[wallysgirl]

Abby: Let Numbuh five see dat, baby...*takes the invitation and reads it out loud*

Lunira: So...we don't know who sent it?

Nebulos: That sounds pretty dangerous!

Nigel: I know team, but it's the only lead we have to go on at the moment.

Wally: Crud, it's almost just like those Delightful Dorks invitin' us to their party.

Abby: Only these are aliens, so who knows what they want.

Hoagie: *takes letter* And it's also weird that they only invite Numbuhs 1 and 362.

*Neb & Lunira make their way onto Hoagie's shoulders to peer at the letter*

Nebulos: That is kind of strange.

Lunira: What do we do?

EVE.2: *looks around worriedly*

Ramon4: Eve.2?

BURNE: Eevaaah two? Pro-blem?

EVE.2: Members...missing.

Anita: Hey, yeah! Where's Princes Niji & Numbuh Infinity?

Abby: That's a good question?

Chad: Well, we were discussing this matter when Princess Niji ran out of here crying a moment ago.

Kyra: *nods* and Infinity went after her.

Nebulos: She was crying?! Oh no...

Lunira: Oh, I hope she's alright...

Kuki: Maybe going to this party can make her feel better!! <=)

Chad: For some reason...I'm thinking the party is a small part of a bigger problem for Princess Niji.

All: Hm?

[Renee]

Infinity: *softly knocks on the door* P-Princess Niji? A-are you alright? *opens the door and pokes his head in*

Niji: *voice thick with emotion* I-I'll be fine... *putting clothes in her bags* Y-you can come in if you like... *wipes her tears away*

Infinity: I would very much like to, thank you. *slowly walks inside* May I ask why you're crying?

Niji: *freezes and drops the clothes she was carrying on the floor and slumps to the ground sobbing* *pulls her knees up and hugs them*

Infinity: *rushes over to her and kneels down* Please, Princess Niji...Tell me what's wrong. *hugs her around the shoulders* I want to help you...

Niji: *teary mumbles* I-I don't want to go home...

Infinity: *can't really understand* I'm sorry? I'm afraid I can't hea--

Niji: *lifts her head up* I said I don't want to go home! ><;;;; *softer* I...*tears roll down her cheeks* I don't want to go home...

Infinty: Oo...*pulls back a bit* W-wait, are you leaving...You're going home?

Niji: *more tears fall* ...I might be... *buries her face into her knees again and starts to cry*

Infinity: *looks down* I-I see... <=( *looks to the side* Wh-when are you leaving?

Niji: *shrugs* I-I think in a few hours or so...Tahj said that he'll try to talk to my dad to see if I could stay a little longer but I know my father won't change his mind about that. *gets up and floats over to the bed and sits on it* This is so unfair...

Infinity: *picks up the clothes Niji dropped on the floor and places the neatly on the bed* Parents can be unreasonable at times.

Niji: *nods and sniffs* I know it might be a bit selfish but, although I miss my home and people and I know that they miss me as well...I-I still don't want to go back yet. Does that make me a bad Princess? *looks at him with teary eyes*

Infinity: *brushes her bangs from her eyes* I don't think that makes you a bad Princess, Niji. *brushes the tears away with his thumb and rests his hand on her cheek* I think it makes you normal. <=(

Niji: *tears rolls fown her cheeks and through Infinity's fingers. She nods*

[Jas]

Anita: Oh... *looks back where Niji ran off to* ...Should we go and check on her?

Kyra: Numbuh Infinity's with her now... I'm sure he can handle it.

Lunira: I wonder what's wrong

Nebulos: Yeah, me too... I mean, usually Niji's so happy and energetic. I've never seen her cry before... *antennea dim sadly*

Abby: Numbuh Five says we leave da girl to herself for a minute... She'll come out 'n talk ta us if she feels up for it.

Others: Hmm... *nod*

Rachel: Things sure took a turn, didn't they?

Zinc: *glances at the letter* Yeah...

Nebulos: Numbuh One, I don't trust the person who sent this letter to you... <=( ...It's weird.

Lunira: *holds onto the letter, which is a little too big for her* Yeah, me either... ...I don't even know the planet Glazirih, I've never heard of it... *looks up* What about you, Inky?

Chad: Yes, Numbuh 8-T, can you remember dealing with any information on Glazirih?

Inky: *a little nervous as the attention is suddenly on hum* Umm... Uh,I umm... Well-,uhh... I-I-I... don't recall... I m-mean, m-maybe, b-but it d-doesn't seem so f-f-amiliar... *tangles his tentacles nervously*

Nigel: EVE.2?

EVE.2: Negative

Kyra: This sounds just a little too fishy to me...

Ruby: *taking the letter, raising an eyebrow as she reads it* ...A ball and I'm not invited? This guy's got some nerve! >>

Zarzig: Maybe because he knows who your are

Ruby: *hiss* >>

Hoagie: You're not going to this planet by yourself, are you, Numbuh One?

Kuki: Yeah, I wanna go to the party too!

Nigel: Well, it's quite troubling... The invitation states I can only bring one guest... But I don't--

Wally: That's crud! Ya can't go visit some weird planet with just two people!

Zinc: Besides, a leadug needs its escort! ;D

EVE.2: *chirps* Affirmative! ^^

[allie]

Nigel: Well... I suppose we have no choice. Besides, I'm sure that Numbuh Four could pound the crud out of those goons who accept "only-invites".

Rachel:

Wally: Now you're talkin', mate! *smirks, placing a fist into his palm*

Hoagie: Awww, I'm ashamed of you, Numbuh One.

Rachel: 0o Why... would you be ashamed of Tiger?

Hoagie: Well, Numbuh 362... I bet ya he's been wanting some alllooonnneee tiiime with you. ;D

Rachel: O-oh...?

Nigel: N--Numbuh Two... please. >> *blushing red*

Rachel: Maybe on the dancefloor we could have... some time to ourselves. Everybody can! ^^ *nod* *takes Nigel's hand*

Nigel: Yeah... maybe. *feeling his heart beat faster* *squeezes her hand*

Rachel: I hope the princess can come, too... It would be terrible if she couldn't.

Nebulos: OO Niji! I-I wonder how she's doing?

Lunira: I hope she can come, like Rachel said... It would be kinda... "unroyal"ally without here here.

Ruby: Meh... >> Can't she do anything about it? I mean, she's a princess for Galaxies' sake! Can't she take action?

Chad: It isn't that easy, Numbuh 574.Gem. *eyes narrowed*

Kyra: *perks, looking to him and listening*

Chad: She may have no choice but to leave for home for a while.

Zarzig: ... You know, I'm gonna miss her throwing forcefields over when Ruby always chased the lil' guys. ^^ *chuckles*

Ruby: HEY!!! >__< That's not funny! *tail flicks* That's not funny at all.

[Renee]

Niji: *finishes putting the last of her things in a bag*

Infinity: *zips the bags closed* I-is that all of it?

Niji: *nods* Y-yes, yes, it is... Thank you for helping me pack, Jamal. I-It was really nice of you... *quickly wipes away tears and turns to bring the bags to the door*

Infinity: *blushes when Niji says his first name* I...P-Princess, there's something I-I think I should say...

Niji: *turns back to him* Y-yes? *her Communicator rings* *quickly answers it* Yes? Hello?!

Tahj: *face appears on the screen* Hello Niji... I couldn't talk your dad out of...

Niji: *voice think with emotion* H-how far along are you? Wh-when do you think you'll get here? <=(

Tahj: Actually, I'm pretty close by. I can see the base from where I am. I figured you'd want to spend as much time with your friends as you can so...I didn't want to disappoint you anymore than you already were by telling you I was leaving. I-I should be there in five minutes...

Niji: *nods sadly* O-okay, um, I-I'll see you then. *ends transmission and looks at Infinity feeling hopeless* <=(

...

Infinity: *walks over and hugs her*

Niji: *clenches her fists into his jacket and sobs* ><;;

(A few minutes later...)

Niji/Infinity: *walks back into the
room, bags in hands*

Niji: U-um, g-guys...? Th-there's something I have to tell you...

All: Oo...

Inky: Oo... *looks at her* Wh-why do you have those bags? Wh-what's wrong Niji?

Niji: *adverts eye contact* I-I'm...I'm...I have to home now...

[wallysgirl]

GKNDV: O____________O

Zinc: N-no!! Y-you can't! I mean...

Lunira: D-do you have to go?

EVE.2: *trills sadly* Ni-ji...no leave....alternate solution?

Niji: *sad smile* <=') I-I'm afraid n-not guys. *still crying, trying to hold back her tears but failing* I-I wish I could stay but...I can't.

Infinity: *reaches down, takes Niji's free hand in his own* We have to support her, during this guys. A-and don't forget, she'll be back. <=) For her n-next vacation, right Princess?

Niji: OO....*blushes slightly* U-um, yes of course....

Nebulos: *comes up* When is your next vacation Princess? *hopeful look*

Niji: OO! .... I-I uh...um....I'm not sure.

GKNDV/V:

Hoagie: N-not sure?

Nigel: Oh, well that's most unnerving....

Niji: *sniffles* I-I'm sorry...my vacatioins are kind of...um...well they're n-not really planned.

Nebulos: *tugs on her sock* It's okay Princess. <=) We're still going to miss you. *reaches his arms up, Lunira does the same*

Niji: Oh, I'm going to miss you guys too. *hugs them*

Kuki: GROUP HUG!!!!!

*all hug Niji*

[allie]

I almost cried over the Infinity/Niji part. I swear these situations can cause waterworks.
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Niji: I love each and every one of you!

Nebulos: Don't forget us, Princess! Please don't!

Niji: I will NEVER forget you... I love all of you! *sad smile, still crying*

Nigel: We love you, too! ^^ *sniff*

Niji: All of you have been so good to me... Thank you.

Hoagie: It's our pleasure! Riiight, Infinity? ;D

Infinity: I...oh, yes... *pulls away, smiling a bit*

Niji: Jamal, what did you want to tell me?

Infinity: Wha? OO

Niji: Before Tajh called, what did you want to... say to me? *sniff*

[Renee]

Infinity: O-oh...*blushes and adjust his sunglasses* J-just that, um... *gulps*

Niji: *blinks curiously at him* J-Jamal? Are you--


*over the intercom through the speakers* Princess Niji, please report to the main shipping hanger on the upper level. There's a visitor here to see you! Thank you. *snickers* Man I love this intercom thingy! It's totally wicked! *dark evil voice* Nigel Uno, I AM YOUR FATHER. Oooooooh! XD *laughs* Huh?! Is this thing still on?! Oh, crud! Um, yeah just come up here asap, heh-heh. ^^; *intercom clicks off*

Niji: *sighs sadly and picks up her bags* I'd better get over there...Goodbye, guys. E-enjoy the party. *sad smile* <=)

Nigel: *picks up one of her bags* W-well, see you off Princess... <=)

Kuki: Yeah, we can't let you leave without one last Rainbow Monkey goodbye hug!

Niji: *smiles at all of them* Thanks guys... <=)

*GKND Logo*

*They all walk into the hanger and see a boy with purple blue and green shaggy hair standing next to a dark blue and silver mini-van like ship*

Niji: *smiles a bit and floats over to him* Hi, Tahj. <=)

Tahj: *bows a bit* Princess Niji, it's good to see you again kiddo. *hugs her* Let me take a look at you...Hmm, I see your new friends have been taking good care of you. *smiles at them* Hey. It's good to see the people who are responsible for keeping Niji away from home. *chuckles lightly* It's nice to meet you.

Nigel: Uhm, hello... *whispers* He's a teenager?! Oo

Infinity: Yes, and he's also been Niji's friend since she was really young...

Tahj: *notices all the kids sad expressions, rubs his head awkwardly* Um...I see you still need time to say goodbye, so I'll just take your bags in for you... *he makes a circluar motion with his hand and a sparkling light blue disk appears, he loads the bags on top of it and sends it floating into the ship* I'll be in...*points to the ship* Uh, yeah. *he and the disk with the bags go inside*

Niji: I-I'm really going to miss you guys...

Abby: We're gonna miss you too girl. <=)

Wally: *shoves his hands in pockets* Kickin' Alien adult butt won't be the same without you...

Niji: *smiles at him and hugs him* ^^

EVE.2: Ni-ji, keep in contact daily affirmative?

Niji: *nods* A-affirmative EVE.2. I'll miss you too. *hugs her** *then bends down to hug Nebulos and Lunira*

Nebulos: Bye Niji...We're going to miss you alot...

Niji: I'll miss you guys too. *hugs them tighter* And you're more than welcome to eat some candy in my room if you like, there's a ton of treats in the closet...

Neb/Luni: *gasps* Really?

Niji: *nods* Mm-hmm! ^^ *pats their heads and sets them back on the ground*

Tahj: *pokes his head out of the ships doors* Um, Niji...It's time to go now, we have quite a long trip back home.

Niji: *nods* Oh, okay... *turns to Infinity* I-I really had a fun time...

Infinity: I'm glad you enjoyed yourself, Princess. <=) I-I um, *looks down and blushes*

Niji: Yes, Infinity? <=)

Infinity: I...*sighs* I hope you have a safe trip home...

Niji: *face falls a bit* Oh, well...Thank you, w-we will. *turns to float toward the ship then runs back to Infinity and pecks him on the lips really fast* Thanks for being so sweet to me...

Infinity: O////O

Niji: *waves sadly* Bye, guys...Thanks for giving me the best vacation of my life. <=') *flies into the ship, and waves from the window*

Tahj: *looks back at her from the pilots seat* Are you strapped in tight Niji?

Niji: *quickly wipes away tears and sighs* Yes... *looks back out the window*

Tahj: I feel so bad for her... *powers up the ship and takes off*

[Jas]

Gosh, that's so sad! I hope she'll come back soon! T.T

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Nebulos: *waves after the ship* ...Bye... *antennea dim a little*

Lunira: Oh... *sniffles a little*

Nebulos: *takes her hand, talking softly* It's okay...

Lunira: *rests her head on his shoulder* Sh-She'll b-be back realy soon, r-right...? <=(

Nebulos: *nods* <=) Ofcourse...

Inky: Oh... I-I'm really not good with g-g-goodbyes... T-T

Kuki: *sniffles* M-Me neither... *whipes her face with her sleeve*

Wally: It's gonna be alright, Kuki... She'll be back soon... ... *holds her hand, a little nervous*

Infinity: ... *watches after the ship*

...

Chad: Umm... *glances at Infinity* ... *feels a little awkward* Umm, troops, I suggest we--

Infinity: Start the preparations for Numbuh One's next mission *turns around to face them*

...

Chad: Umm... Sir, I completely understand if you--

Infinity: Numbuh One must be well prepared *walks back to where they come from*

Everybody: *moves aside to let him pass*

Infinity: ... *a tear shimmers beneath his sunglasses*

All. ...

Kyra: Is he gonna be alright?

Chad: Yeah... He's just doing what he has to do...

Lunira: He must be even sadder than the rest of us... <=(

Nigel: Yes, they did share an unique bond with one another... *scratches his head*

[wallysgirl]

(Is it okay if I do a quick attack from the teens before the ball? What I was thinking was it could be a "warning" attack, kind of like a foreshadowing of what'll happen at the ball. But I want to have Cree there in disguise kind of like how she was in Operation VIRUS....I mean, I'd like to have a Cree/Abby sister-fighting moment but Abby won't really know it's Cree...but she'll suspect it. And it'll be a short battle, after which the others will realize they'll have to be ready for an attack at the ball too. Is that okay or does anyone of anything else planned?

-Rika)

[Renee]

(A warning attack?? That sounds fine to me...I wanna see Anita and Inky in action! *giggles* ;D)

Meanwhile...

Tahj: *looking at Niji pouting from the rear view mirror* So, are you just going to sit there like a rock and not talk for the rest of the trip?

Niji: If I can, then yes, I will... >> *sighs* I don't really have anything positive to say right now anyway. *looks down at her lap*

Tahj: *sighs* Well why don't you tell me about your trip, what did you do?

Niji: I had so much fun. We celebrated Earth holidays like Christmas, and Easter, we played video games, and...*remembers the dangerous missions, decides it's best not to talk about that* um, other stuff. Heh-heh... ^^; Oh, we had dance parties too! *blushes, thinking of Infinity* Those were really fun... *sighs* They are supposed to attend a ball on Planet Glazirih, but I... *head hangs low sadly*

Tahj: You're not going to be able to attend...

Niji: <=( *nods* Yeah... *reaches into one of her bags and pulls out a photo of her and the team smiling happily* *buries her face into her knees, sniffs*

Tahj: *reaches for her but pulls back a second later feeling very guilty, he then focuses a head* Maybe not talking was probably for the best... *looks back at her*
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Inky: Um, Numbuh Infinity sir, are you going to be alright?

Infinity: Yes, Numbuh 8-T. Thank you for your concern, but I'll be just fine. *nods* Um, how are things going with the preparations?

Inky: O-oh! *grabs a stack of papers* Everything's going well! We should be heading out very soon if everything continues to run smoothly. No surprises here! ;D ^^

Infinity: Good. Surprises are the last thing we need right now...