CHAPTUH 10

The bored, the bald and the apology PART 1

A week has passed since their little misunderstanding. Chad attempted everything in his power to gather an audience with the stubborn spy. He waited for her after class, tried to reach her through hamster and communicator but to no avail she had enough reasons and ways to shoot him down. Either she sneaked pass him when he followed her…better yet stalked her, building herself a wall of bodyguards in the process, break her communicator or even pile herself with incognito missions as to not be disturbed.

Oh by the way the hamster he used never returned.

For a time he thought that his effort wasn't worth it and that if he ignored her she would come to him in return. Well that was an amusing thought. It was really tricky to catch a spy, especially when she's avoiding you like Brussels sprouts.

It's too late for an apology…

Chad lounged in his office, looking at the pile of paperwork as if it would vanish if he did. With him was the sound of the different logs and reports that flashed from the in-progress missions of the KND as his company. There was nothing like a bunch of kids screaming to relieve him from stress No I'm not a traitor I'm just being sarcastic.

A small buzzing noise was heard due to an incoming transmission. Suddenly there was a voice that made him look up from the very interesting pile of papers. A shiny bald head appeared on the screen. It was Nigel Uno.

"Supreme leaduh, Sir!" Nigel stiffened up for a salute.

Chad immediately straightened up; the confident and inspiring smile was again on his face. He wouldn't want to appear unmotivated in front of his subordinates.

"at ease Numbuh 1…What seems to be the matter" He noted the metal door behind him. Numbuh 1's breath was ragged and it seems that Numbuh 3's high pitched scream could be heard in the background. This was normal, the fact that bothered him was the way Numbuh 1 averted his eyes and fidgeted when he asked about their status.

"Everything's fine sir…but we request for reinforcement…" Nigel trailed off.

"If everything is fine then why do you need reinforcement?" Chad prompted. Nigel was panicking or guilty of something or maybe both.

"We need help with finding something sir" Nigel gulped.

His early suspicions were forgotten when he remembered the time that they had just lost Numbuh 3's rainbow monkeys. She cried so hard and had a tantrum that finding it had become a prioritized KND concern.

"If it's just a thing specifically another rainbow monkey then I doesn't think that it requires back up" He swayed his hand dismissively.

"but…"

"spit it out soldier!" Chad's jaw tensed and his eyes defied Nigel to speak.

"It's not a something…it's a someone" Chad swivelled his chair around so that his back faced Nigel, not wanting to waste anymore brain cells into their conversation.

"If it's your girlfriend again then it's a definite no" He slumped in his chair.

He was about to end the transmission when Nigel spoke abruptly.

"Numbuh 362…she's been captured!"

Chad's eyes widened for a time then he beamed. Nigel would've thought him loopers if he had seen his face. A mixture of hope and mischief was in his eyes.

Chad swivelled his chair to face him "you have some explaining to do later Nigel" He eyed him sternly. He wondered how she got into this mess with Uno but then again her powers of persuasion are a talent that is not to be questioned. Her persuading a teenager was proof! She shouldn't be persuading Uno she should have just come to me! She ignores me then she gets herself in danger!

"I will hold myself responsible for everything sir" Nigel nodded firmly. Having another agent caught in a mission that was never assigned to them should always be avoided. Nigel was obviously guilty for not taking good care of her.

"I'm gonna send the reinforcements right away"

The transmission ended and his grin was back.

Thank you Nigel...maybe it's not too late for another apology.

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It had been 32 minutes since the last transmission and they were barely holding up with the evil minions of the deranged dentist supervillain. Ribbons of the destructive but minty fresh toothpaste could be seen squirting in the air as well as thick brace canons were being shot at them. Numbuh 2 had already fallen with a set of retainers stuck awkwardly in his mouth. He should have sounded retreat but leaving one of his comrades, one of his most special friend in the hands of these hygienic teeth freaks made him hold his ground. They had enough room for hiding and for the offensive because of the wide expanse of the compound.

Nigel backed up against the window, in a corner losing ammo but he didn't lose hope. He's sure to be a target for a point blank hit.

Suddenly out of nowhere someone burst through the window, making a dramatic entrance for everyone to yield for a moment. He held a multi action S.C.A.M.P.P. in both hands as he disarmed almost nine of their pursuers. The figure vaulted on the his last target while he threw S.T.I.N.K. B.O.M.B. on the incoming enemies. He had a mask on with his KND numbah covered by a handkerchief.

Nigel shot again with his S.P.L.A.N.K.E.R. at one of the evil minions as he rolled to the side of the new figure. He glanced at him, looking around to see if there were other operatives with him. He seems to be the only one.

He asked the new character beside him. "He only sent one operative?"

Nigel was about to press on when he didn't answer. The mystery guy backed up swiftly took out two more attackers with his bare hands, an elbow to the ribs and a crunchy uppercut.

Whoever this is he's good…very good.

"I'm the only one you need" He stated cockily.

…and he was well aware.

The figure made a more aggressive stance. He unarmed the enemy as if it was taking candy from a baby. Nigel studied him. There was something awfully familiar about this guy. And then he saw it. As he did a backflip his bangs escaped the confines of his helmet and he simply flipped it away just like…

They were in the mercy and awesome presence of the one and only…Numbuh 274

Nigel had Chad's back when they raced towards the utility shaft. When they were secure he closed the railing and pulled the lever to go up. He signalled his team to retreat and to stay low, assuring them that backup was here and that he could handle it. His team had already been fatigued from the long resistance and with one of them down, they needed to rest.

Elevator music was being subtly played in their ride up. Nigel turned towards the mystery figure.

"How's it going 274…I extend my gratitude in behalf of the team" Nigel watched as the boy in question removed his mask.

Chad knew that he'll get caught by Nigel. Their friendship and his inquisitiveness made it so.

He replies casually. "Fine, besides the part that we have a damsel in distress"

Nigel tensed as he remembered Rachel getting caught. He proudly said "We're actually saving the hero, sir"

Chad smiled. that sounded just like Rachel.

Nigel added. "She got caught while saving Numbuh 5 and 4's butts"

"The more reasons to save her" Nigel noted that Chad's eyes shined even more at the mention of 362.

"mind if I ask why you addressed the matter of rescue personally" Nigel gave him a sideways glance.

Chad shrugged his shoulders. "I was bored"

"bored huh" His tone disbelieving. "well we could have it under control with a few extra soldiers"

Chad ignored him "and maybe because Icare"

About her…

Suddenly there was an ear piercing scream. Nigel observed Chad as he didn't bother covering his ears.

He allowed the shrill noise to evade his senses. When the sharp voices stopped, the alarms blared off and thankfully the utility shaft had already reached its destination. His eyes snapped open in strong calculation. Nigel saw that he held the most determined steel forged look on his face as his mouth formed a grim line. But when he noted closely he saw Chad's eyes brimming with deep concern.

"wait for me… Rach…I'm coming for you"

Nigel barely missed what he said because with a blink of an eye he rushed off.

aN: Thanks for reading…I was supposed to post it as one chapter but the story seemed to propagate on its own. More Rachel and Chad fluff next chappie…Part 2 will be posted this week…If you guys review ;) …haha… Stay lovely guys!

Oh yeah before I forget….I Disclaim!

-naSH XD