Hello one and all! I'm here to bring you the final chapter in the story! This chapter will be similar to the 'stop the g:knd' video, but with some minor twists, so when you notice that it's not 100% the video, it's for that reason. I found that while writing this story, my plot line wasn't matching up with the video perfectly, and so it was tweaked to fit this story.

I hope you all enjoy this chapter, and I want to thank you for reading my story! It really means a lot to me that people have been reading through the story. Hopefully one day, Cartoon Network will green-light the Galactic Kids Next Door show, and we'll get to see our Sector V team in action! But until then, please enjoy my attempt at a gknd story.

I would like to note that the ending might change later on down the road, so keep an eye out for an edited version.

Nigel couldn't pinpoint a time in his life when he had felt so conflicted over a decision than he did at that exact moment.

Walking down the corridor, Nigel's footsteps echoed into the empty space. Normally, a handful of operatives could be found hanging around the various corridors, yet it seemed there was some sort of memo that everyone else received because Nigel hadn't interacted with a single operative since Shoerf came for him. Nigel had only just learned about his mission the other day, and he was still having trouble fully comprehending it.

"The Council has decided that you will destroy the Earth," Shoerf had told him. It was only after Nigel had been sitting in his room for hours that he was given the full debriefing on the mission. From there, a war had sparked within the Earth operative. His humanity fought against the decision. It rallied and shouted, denouncing the plans and demanding that Nigel deny his part in the mission. Earth was his home, and he couldn't just let it be wiped out.

But the operative side of him wasn't silent, and spoke out as well. He was a member of the Galactic Kids Next Door, and it was his sworn duty to uphold their principles and way of operating. As he had been told before leaving Earth, being an adult wasn't a natural way of life like the schools taught. Instead, it was a virus, and it was one that was a threat to the life of everyone in the galaxy. Didn't the betterment of the universe trump the existence of Earth?

Resolving his nerves to the best of his abilities, Nigel entered the Council's Hall. The hall was dimly lit, just bright enough for him to see the walkway that to a giant view screen. On the display was the Earth, a direct video feed of the planet. Nigel came to a stop at the edge of the walkway, waiting for his instructions.

"Numbuh One of the Galactic Kids Next Door," a powerful voice boomed from the dark room. "You have been chosen for an important mission. Explain the details of the mission you have been tasked."

Nigel closed his eyes, collecting his nerves.

It was now or never.

"The adult virus can be found in over 75% of the Earth's population. In order to save the universe from the disease, it must be destroyed," Nigel replied, saluting at the end of his explanation.

It was the correct answer. A small slot opened just to the side of him, and a slim podium shot up, stopping just at his waist line. A small slot expended upward, with galactic writing all over it. Nigel had been warned about what he was supposed to do in this situation; in order for the Earth to be destroyed, his bio-DNA was to be used.

Funny, a little voice said from the back of his mind. Your DNA was used to revive Grandfather too.

Nigel pushed the voice and thought away, because he couldn't focus on that. He had a job to do, and it was his duty as a Galactic operative to follow through with his mission, however painful it'd be. Inserting his index finger into his nostril, he pulled out a booger and moved to insert it in the hole.

"STOP!" a voice rang out, and it was enough to make Nigel halt in his actions.

A light appeared from behind him, illuminating the individual that was also present. Chad was kneeling, chained to the floor by an energy cable that couldn't be cut by solid objects. His appearance looked roughed up, and it wasn't just from his fight days prior. Despite the injuries, Chad still sported a nasty sneer that would have terrified lesser children.

"Stop this before it's too late," Chad snarled, glaring at Nigel.

"The planet is infested," Nigel reasoned, sparing Chad only a passing glance before looking back at the screen. "This is the only way to rectify the situation and protect the galaxy."

"So that's your justification for killing everybody?" Chad demanded. "What about your parents? Your team? Don't you care about them!?"

Nigel paused at the questions. Chad, seeing the hesitation, jumped at the chance to change Nigel's mind. Nigel was a good operative, but even he could be swayed by his humanity; Chad just had to manipulate that part of him.

"You're not a murderer," he reasoned, not sounding as rough as he used to be. What was that old saying? You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar? "You don't have to do this. We can still save the Earth."

Nigel continued to muse over Chad's words, and that moment of hesitation infuriated the Council. Instantly, a screen popped up with a galactic symbol in place of a face.

"Do you see how he hesitates?" the voice behind the screen commented, the voice shrill and high pitched. "His allegiance is still in question."

"He was not ready for this," another voice said in agreement.

"Humans should have never been brought to our organization," another voice from a different screen spoke up.

"We should have destroyed the Earth long before this," a separate voice brought up, the disgust clear in its electronic voice.

That brought up a floodgate for the other members of the Council to weigh in on the conversation. Nigel and Chad viewed the screens popping up, trying to pinpoint the different voices and what they were attempting to say. All of it weighed on Nigel's heavy conscious, but it all was silenced when a bright light shined from the top of the hall.

"Be silent," the multiple disembodied voices demanded. "The decision does not come lightly. The decision is-"

"Don't do this!" Chad shouted, trying to touch the last bit of humanity in Nigel. "This isn't what the Kids Next Door is about!"

"Silence!"

Nigel, who had been glancing over his shoulder at Chad, watched as the light consumed the teenager, leaving scorch marks where he used to be. Nigel stared in mild horror at the spot where Chad once was. He had no chance to think about the loss, because the embodied voice of the Council spoke again.

"The decision is Nigel Uno's," the voice finished.

Nigel looked away from the ceiling and looked up to the screen where his home was. Either he destroyed the Earth and continued as a Galactic Kids Next Door operative, or he stopped this and kept the Earth safe. He had a choice to make: his job or his humanity. In the end, he knew his choice.

Nigel Uno took in a deep breath...

...and Numbuh One saluted to the Council, a stray tear making its way down his cheek.

"Galactic Kids Next Door rules!" Numbuh One shouted as he inserted his finger into the hole.

Far away in the Milky Way galaxy, Lizzie sat in a Galactic Kids Next Door spacecraft. Her eyes were glued to the planet known as Earth, watching it with baited breath. Beside her was Numbuh Infinity, watching with just as much anxiousness, though he hid it better. Thanks to Numbuh 74.239, they had found out that the decision would be held at this time, and so they were simply waiting on the outcome of Nigel's decision.

Was the Earth saved? Or was it destined for destruction?

Just as the anxiousness was starting to settle in for Lizzie, their shuttlecraft began to beep. Numbuh Infinity jumped into action, turning off the loud alarm and reading over the writing.

"There's an energy beam that just entered the solar system," Numbuh Infinity recited off the screen.

The operative glanced up, meeting Lizzie's paled face. He returned her look with a frown of his own, and so he looked out into space to see if he could fine where the beam was coming from.

"He... He actually went through with it," Lizzie whispered, and the pain could be heard in her voice.

"Indeed he did," Numbuh Infinity stated gravely, watching the energy beam appear.

Lizzie caught the sight as well, and in complete silence, the two of them watched as the beam made a direct line for the Earth, and in a matter of seconds, the energy beam made contact with the Earth. It only took a millisecond for the impact to destroy the Earth completely, leaving only.

Lizzie chocked on a gasp, using her hand to cover her mouth. Numbuh Infinity sat in stoic silence, but he was just as distressed as Lizzie was.

"We should return to the others and report the situation," Numbuh Infinity said after a moment of silence.

"The humans...Where will they go now?" the girl asked.

"We will find them a place to call their home," the boy answered, already turning their spacecraft around so that they could meet up with the Earthlings.

"And what about the Galactic Kids Next Door?" Lizzie asked.

Numbuh Infinity frowned at the reminder of the organization. They hadn't heard from Chad since they escaped, and Numbuh Infinity could only believe he was being held captive by the Council.

Or dead, his mind always reminded him anytime his thoughts strayed to their comrade.

"We will deal with them when the time comes. In the meantime, our focus should be on stabilizing the humans," the former diplomat replied, clearing his thoughts. "Once we have them settled in, we will collaborate with the Kids Next Door."

Lizzie nodded her head, but she was running on autopilot. She couldn't tear her gaze away from the sight of the destroyed planet. She was upset for the Earth's loss, but she was also betrayed. She had trusted Nigel's humanity to stop him from destroying the Earth, but her trust had been misplaced.

Oh Nigie, Lizzie thought sadly as the spacecraft flew through space. What have you done?

To say there was tension in the air would be an understatement.

The remaining members of Sector V sat in their S.C.A.M.P.E.R., waiting for word from Numbuh Infinity and Numbuh Vine on the status of the Earth. Their spacecraft was among the many hovering in space, filled to the brim with the population of Earth. They didn't save everyone; some people didn't believe the Kids Next Door and stayed behind on the planet, believing they would be safe. They also couldn't save every animal that occupied the planet, and could only grab as many as their space convoy could hold. Numbuh Five could only hope that the Earth was spared. She didn't want to think about the loss if it wasn't.

"This is Numbuh Infinity requesting communication with Sector V," Numbuh Infinity's voice suddenly said, spurring the four into action.

"Hello Numbuh Infinity!" Numbuh Three greeted cheerfully, despite the dire circumstances. "What's the sitch?"

"I'm afraid our report is not well," Numbuh Infinity responded to the question. "The Earth has been destroyed."

All four members of Sector V felt their hearts drop.

"Y-you're joking, right?" Numbuh Four spoke up.

"I'm afraid I am not," Numbuh Infinity replied gravely. "I will be sending you the video recording shortly."

A moment later, they received the video file from Numbuh Infinity. Numbuh Two turned in his seat, looking at Numbuh Five for the go ahead. With only a moment to think it over, she nodded her head in a sign of agreement. Numbuh Two nodded back, and with the press of the button, the video began to play. It showed the Earth being destroyed by an energy beam, and all that remained. It stunned the four kids into silence, although Numbuh Three's gasp was loud enough to be heard by all of them. Numbuh Five took a couple moments to collect herself, because there was no time to go into hysterics. They needed a plan, and they needed it fast.

"So what do we do?" Numbuh Five asked, keeping her voice calm despite the destruction she had just witnessed.

"We will regroup for now," Numbuh Infinity answered her, his voice as equally calm but full of determination. "Your people need a place to live first. After that, we will gather the Earth's Kids Next Door, and we will bring the Galactic Kids Next Door to justice."

Standing alone in the empty observation deck he and Chad used to occupy, Numbuh One stood with his forehead planted firmly against the glass, staring out at the stars that surrounded the Space Station. The observation deck had always been a sanctuary for him, a place where he could go and collect himself after a hard mission. But today was a different story, and after only spending a few short minutes in the room, Numbuh One left to venture elsewhere in the Space Station.

The stars no longer felt inviting like they had once been.