Nigel; Parents of a Hero

[CCACorn26]

"Operation: I.T.", lead Nigel/Rachel shipper? Ah, good. I can remember Nigel and Rachel's various exchanges within that episode, and at the same time, I have to chuckle that Rachel may be getting the same part that Kuki did, leading to some similarities between Nigel/Rachel and Wally/Kuki. We will look forward to these new chapters of yours once they're ready to post.

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Thanks for all the support, guys! I'm really excited to type em' all once I get back home in a week.

Um..... HI! ... From Keegan's laptop with slow-dial-up internet. ;D Hi, hi! I've got me some Sharpie pens at Target today in Lansing, and we were going to get a new bathing suit for my uncle Timmy's pool tomorrow but something came up and all.... I'm really dissappointed in it.

BUT; I have some good news! :3 I've got a couple of new doodles in a sketch pad, and I've got a lot of doggie heads in one page... I named them "Grandogs", they're Grandfather's pets/guard dogs.

I've got another nightmare for Rachel to have when the first night she and Nigel whip around in the Ignite Motel. It's gonna be loads 'a fluffy, all I can tell you!!! Excited. ;D

[prettywitchiusaka]

Hi Allie.

Ah, sorry about the swim suit. Well you never know, you may always get to go to anoher Target and find a bathsuit. And if not, just have fun regardless.

Grandogs? That's awesome! I wonder if they'll sort of hae Gfs likeliness or something?

Aww, poor Rachel. Well aleas she'll have someone to comfort her.

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Thanks! But it's not too bad, I'm having fun already. Hehe. ^_^

And yes, they're new! Their names are.... Kuro, Belch, FC (Fierce-Chick, only female in the gang), Drill (mutated), Cat (mutated), GB (Good-Boy), and 'Zease.

I thank my youngest cousin Ryan and my other cousin Keegan for helping me name them. They're very creative names, IMO. Especially 'Zease and Cat. 'Zease is a dalmation/Irish Settler, and Ryan thought he had some sort of disease from all the spots. Cat on the other hand looked more like a cat than a Chiwawai. I thought it would be a silly name, because it did look like a cat/dog/thing. Drill = Horn in the head of the front of the dog, and I was inspired by watching a few episodes of GDW.

[tater06]

I hope we get to see the picture. ^_^

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Dang straight you will. *runs off to scan like... A TON!*

[prettywitchiusaka]

Hello Allie, nice to have you back. Did you enjoy your vacation?

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Thanks! My vacation was pretty good. Hopefully I'm thinking already of spending Christmas up in Michigan, my aunt and uncle suggested it.

Ryan and I spent a lot of time playing Spyro; DotD, he wondered what it was about. I thought it was nice to spend time with my youngest cousin in the group.

On Sunday, I went out to the Lansing Mall. My older cousin Mandy and I went to Barnes & Noble to search for a few books I wanted. (Pit Dragon Chronicles Vol. 1-3) I didn't find any, but I happened to find a great Lurlene McDaniel book that I've never gotten tired of! I've even gotten inspiration from it to write a small 1/362 fanfiction in my KND AU... Nigel develops XP, you know, like how Rachel had diabetes in 'How Can I'. But Nigel can't go out into sunlight...

Anyway, everything was great! *nod, nod!* 'cept my mother had to turn on the waterworks last night and this morning, leaving two of her favorite brothers and sisters, and an old frind from Arizona. ^^; But Michigan is where she grew up at, and she'll love it no matter what!

And speaking of sketches I've told you all about... here's a few;

allie-twig.deviantart.com/art/Grandogs-headshots-130514214 -- Grandogs!

allie-twig.deviantart.com/art/Cold-Sweat-130512387 -- Cold Sweat... I want Nigel to give himself a break near the ending while Rachel has one more night to spend at the hospital.

[prettywitchiusaka]

Really? That's good to hear that you had fun. And I completely agree with you, it is nice to have fun with your younger cousin, especially if you don't get to see them that often.

Are you serious!? Oh, poor Nigel.

Oh yeah, I saw those last night. The Grandogs are really cool, I wonder if they'll have different personalities?

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Thanks again! ^_^ I think Ryan was very happy to have a friend to play with him.

... Heh, I even kept Rachet & Clank 2; Going Commando for his sake. (my father took all of the furniture out of the back family room, leaving lots of things in piles. I decided to dig out old PS2 games I didn't need anymore and send it to kids who really want them or look for a cheap-PS2 game to play... and my Eragon books. )

He loves R&C, and it reminds me of him. ^^ And plus... I could get future ideas for some GKND fanfiction from those games! *wink, wink, nudge, nudge!*

And I'm pretty sure they'll have different personalities. Similar, but ... er, stereotypes?

Kuro - Leader
Belch - Humorous, yet stupid
FC - Fighter, and very fierce (hence the name. )
GB - He's a good boy, yet I'm thinking of making him the good guy in the end... Besides, GB is a loyal dog towards Ben. "Fang" wasn't even that loyal.

[prettywitchiusaka]

That sounds like a cool idea. I'm sure by doing so, you'll make a lot of kids seacrhing for those games happy.

Hmm, maybe a little stereotypish, but I don't think all that much. Aww, so one of teh dogs is loyal to Ben huh? Well at least someone loves him.

[tater06]

I like Drill and 'Zease! Those guys are cool! So are the other dogs, but those two are my favs! Man, you can write and draw! You're like the perfect creative KND fan!

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Here's bit of the fifth chapter, I'm still into typing it! I wanna make it long.. and in the end, very fluffy. ;D <3 <3 This is only the half of it!

I hope you guys like it, I was excited to type it out. And trivia character time! Find six known characters and point'em out! ;)

Don't own KND. I do own Denise, Laura, and the doggies! ^___^
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Nigel; Parents of a Hero[/i]
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Chapter 5- Rage of the Champions (Er... half!)
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A dart was shot against the small target, and the sounds of yelps and glees cried over the bottom room of the tree house.

“Good’one, Lenny!” cried David, clashing his glass of root-beer against the countertop. His brown hair flopped over a side of his face, and one eye peered out from behind it.

“Chug, chug, chug, chug, CHUG!”

Ashley, Jenna, and Alan were nearby, cheering on Numbuh Zero and 999 to a chugging-contest on who drank root-beer the fastest.

Silence…

“Gulp, gulp, gulp, gulp, GULP!”

The two slammed down their glasses, and sighed with relief that the challenge was over.

“…Whoooo!”

The three Sector Z operatives went wild and crazy!

“Huh…huh… oh man…” Monty panted, looking over at May. He giggled nervously, rubbing the back of his head. “So..uh… Cheers to you, Miss!” he said, bowing his head to her. May blushed with pleasure, and grinned at Monty.

“Thank you, Montgomery. That’s very sweet of you.”

Monty licked his lips; feeling very mortified how she said his full name instead of his nickname. He gently pulled his collar, and then tilted his sunglasses.

He winked to her.

“Ah, it’s nothin’ May. Always gotta be polite to a young missus, don’t I?”

May laughed, smiling kindly at him. “Shouldn’t all men that way?” She sighed dreamily, thinking of a young man to take her into his arms and hold her in her teenaged or adult years.

Muttering under his breath, the legendary operative could only agree. “If only that were true, my dear.”

“Oh? What was that, Monty?”

“Nothing… nothing at all!”

“G-guys! Brother, I need your assistance!”

A cheery cry broke loose throughout the inside bark of the tree.

“LET’S—GOOOO!!!”

The seven kids raised their heads, looking towards the swirly-slide of awesomeness.

One of them was Ben, Monty’s brother with two girls. Denise and Rachel. They popped down onto the mat, with excitement on their faces… except Rachel, who felt a little ill during the ride down.

“Oh man.. What a ride.” She rubbed her head, and picked herself up with Ben and Denise’s help.

“Are you alright, Rachel?” Ben asked her.

Rachel nodded. “I’m fine. But we’ve come here to get down to business.” She stated.

“Heh…” The cowardly kid rubbed his arm bashfully. “S-sorry… I’m still trying to get used to it now and then…”

“Ben!” exclaimed Monty, rushing up to his brother. “What’re you doing here?! I thought you were back with Pap—whoa…” He set his eyes on Denise, who was standing there with arms crossed.

“Bloody-ho, Ben!” he murmured astonishingly. “You’ve brought back another run-away…”

“I-I-I did?” Little Ben stammered, then feeling proud as Denise smiled. “I did, didn’t I?”

“Wait a mo—aren’t you Denise Larkson?” asked May, becoming interested in the conversation. Denise nodded. “Yep, that’s me alright.”

“I thought I recognized you. It’s about time someone new shown up!” May giggled. Then, her eyes squinted to the other newcomer. “Who… are you?”

She examined Rachel from head to toe, seeing she didn’t look as dirty or ‘old-clothed’ like the rest of them.

“M-Me?” Rachel stuttered lightly, becoming overwhelmed with the young Numbuh 999. She looked gorgeous, just as in the stories the adult Numbuh Zero described her in the present time.

“Yes, you! Blondie.” May smirked, feeling as she had a new nickname for Rachel.

“My name is Rachel… and I’ve come for your help.” Rachel stared at Numbuh Zero, looking into his sunglasses. “For your help, Numbuh Zero, sir.”

Monty blinked, and then narrowed his eyes. “Well, what can I help you with, Miss?” he asked her in a mellow tone. His body-armor was fully-on, preparing to take on a great adventure throughout the area.

“My friend… he was taken away by Grandfather…. It’s my entire fault.” Rachel’s shoulders dropped, feeling very guilty.

Numbuh Zero was deep in thought for a moment, stroking his cheek. Ben placed both hands behind his back, waiting for his brother to come up with a crackerjack plan in action!

“It seems by your nervousness and kindness in your heart… you’ve been very close with this friend of yours.” Spoke the legend, offering a small smile to her.

“Very close.” Rachel understood by what he meant. She closed her eyes, nodding with agreement. She gasped—and then shot out.

“Where do you think he would have taken him!?”

“Whoa now, hold on a mo’.” said Monty, holding up his hands for defense. “I know where the place is, just you wait!”

He took her hand, and looked to May. “Numbuh 999, will you come with us? We could use your actions with the dogs.” He said. May smiled.

“Sure!” She said. “I’d be honored, Monty. Especially GB… he really is a good boy afterall!”

Monty smiled more at her. “Thanks, May.” He felt a small rosy-blush increase his cheeks—turning redder by each second. He really admired her, and she treated animals well.”

“Heeey, wait a minute!” Ben yelped, waving his arms in the air. “I have dibs on GB first! Besides, he needs to sleep in my room once in a while!”

“Well maybe if you didn’t have a bumpy mattress, he’d sleep with you!” said Monty.

“That’s not true!” Ben argued. “He’s always sleeping with YOU because YOU’RE the golden one!” He hmph’ed, and then folded his arms.

Monty’s eyes drooped, feeling a bit embarrassed by the ‘golden child’ deal. “B-Ben… I’m not the—“

“Oh save it! You… stupid… Glorious, powerful and all-mighty Numbuh Zero!” The younger brother barked, glaring deathly at Monty. “We all know it! Pappy even wants you to work with him one day! The dogs are always talking about it!”

“Um…I don’t mean to interrupt,” Rachel said, causing to interrupt in their argument. “But shouldn’t we be going? Nigel could be a dog treat once you finish the quarrel!”

Monty face-palmed; muttering to himself. He gritted his teeth at his brother. “You see what you did! You’re always getting us into a mess. Look what you’ve done now! C’mon, girls. Let’s go.”

The two followed, leaving Denise and Ben alone with Sector Z.

“Once I give out the signal, you know what to do, team.” Monty called out to them.

“Yes, sir!” They saluted with proud smiles.

“Ben… you okay?” Denise put a hand on Ben’s shoulder, trying to sooth the pain. He tightened his fists and then loosened.

“Y-y-yeah… Denise… I’m fine…” He fibbed, feeling his blood boiling up. The anger was nearly going to explode out of him like a volcano! Whoosh! His jealously was raging with a gihugic fire that could take out the entire country of England.

His brother Monty. The “Golden Child”.

Why couldn’t Benedict be the one? He always wanted to make his father proud, but nooo… Monty always had to be the right one. The smart, cool, and a role-model towards all kids! Even if he had joined in fighting against adults, Pappy had still loved him—even off duty… say as, tucking his son into bed at night and getting him a glass of water.

Every time Ben would think of it. Every. Single. Detail—he shattered. His heart turned cold-stone. Black, swelling with mischief towards his older brother.

His eyes twitched behind his large-squared glasses, watching his brother and friends continue their journey to Grandfather’s broken-down factory where the naughty, stubborn and stuck-up kids worked on making it bigger… and far, far much better than the last one was.

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Nigel was already working hard in a small cornered area. He raised his head, seeing three other boys working and giving him nasty glares as he worked. One wore a brown, dusty hat. The two others were just as quiet.

Jason wore a bandaged mask across his face, hiding away from everyone.

Michael had slicked dark brown hair with a pale face and emotionless expression every time he looked at a child.

And Freddy, the one with the brown hat…. Oh my, quite the chatter-box and comedian of the group. He picked on Nigel ever since he arrived.

…Then again, when Freddy called Nigel by the name “Baldy”, he received a frown from Jason whose eyes were always on him at each moment of day and night. Being the jerk of the bunch, Freddy would just laugh in his face.

The four outcasts—that’s what they were. Poor things. But sure—three of them had to do their time in the building project, but Nigel Uno? No way! He hadn’t any time to be here! He needed to see Sector Z, his mother and father, Ben—Rachel…

“Rachel!” Nigel said out-loud, and then hinted to himself that others were watching them. He gasped, and slowly turned his eyes, seeing the other boys look at him like… ‘What the heck, dude? What’s your deal!?’

“Who’s Rachel?” Freddy asked, tipping his hat to him.

Nigel bit his lower lip, and told himself to tell the truth. “She’s my friend… she escaped Grandfather’s clutches… I hope she’s alright.”

“…Probably already dead by now. I bet Grim already got’er!” Freddy joked, snickering. Jason face-palmed and Michael stared unemotionally.

“Hey, ‘mon!” spoke a talking skull on the ground nearly drowning in tapioca. “As you can tell, I’m off duty today. It’s me’ day off. So suck it!” Grim razzed Freddy until he was picked up by Mandy.

“Besides,” Mandy started. “She isn’t dead. Come along, Billy.”

“Awww, do I have’ta? These dogs are so cool!” Billy whined, poking his finger into Belch’s snout. “Hehehe, this one’s fat, and slimy, and drooly, and burps a whole LOT!”

“…Enough of the adjectives, Billy. We’re leaving.” Mandy grabbed his shirt and dragged him off.

The bull-dog snarled, scraping his paws into the dirt. “And don’t think of comin’ back!”

“Don’t worry,” Nigel assured him dryly. “They won’t be. I guarantee.”

Belch leaned into Nigel’s face, squishing noses together. “Did I tell ya to talk, you snot-nosed brat?!” he growled.

“Actually… I think you did.” Belch raised his head, tilting it. His ears flopped back and forth, thinking it all out.

“I did?”

“Yes, you did.”

“Really? Oh… neat, I guess! Okay. You can talk.”

“…”

“What… why aren’t you talking, kid?!” The stupid dog growled in Nigel’s face once more, demanding him to talk. “I ordered you to speak! Now, SPEAK!”

Nigel smirked. “Bow-wow.” Belch gasped.

He barked directly into The Brit’s ear, sending him down on his back. He came face-to-face with Belch, and burped into his face. Ugh… yuck! Nigel’s nostrils will be getting that stench out in a matter of days!

“Once Kuro comes to check in with the reports… I’ll be SURE he’ll be taking a bite out of you, baldy…” Belch crunched his fangs together, licking his chops.

Nigel set back, and placed both hands behind his head. “Oh, what’s he going to do? Sniff and hunt me down around the town?”

“That’s exactly it… you’ll be finished, boy!” Belch roared. He slammed his paw onto Nigel’s shirt. “Now… get back to work!”

“Sure, sure… whatever you say… Burp…”

“It’s BELCH!”

“Oh… Sorry, my bad.”

Belch growled deeply, and then retreated back to his post.

Nigel shook his head.

What a dumb dog! He thought. I didn’t even know dogs could talk… maybe the tapioca’s magical or something?

He snorted in laughter, and once he heard a growl—he returned to his work immediately.

[prettywitchiusaka]

Good chapter today! It's not my favorite, but it sure is a good set-up for the following chapter. Although I must say, it really doesn't look like Nigel and Rachel's plan is working quite yet, what with Ben still being jealous of Monty and all. HUh? So Denise isn't who I thought she was, I guess maybe she is Laura's mother.

Overall, good chapter. I look forward to threscue, as well as getting to know the Grandogs more.

P.S. I loved the cameo made by Billy, Mandy and Grim! I may not have liked the crossover they did with KND, but it is a favorite cartton of mine so their apperance made me laugh in vindication.

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Um... who did you think she was afterall? ^^;; If you don't mind me asking, I mean... but she maybe Laura's mother, wait and see.

And thank you, there's more for me to type out the rest of it. Monty, Nigel and the gang are gonna have a little fun in the broken factories. . . *must study action scenes!*