Decided to cut the Eva and Kade scenes that used to be here.
Chapter 18: Unexpected Vacation The Massive The Almighty Tallest were sitting on their couch, eating snacks and watching a program.
“We now return to Captain Green and the Eco Teens.” Captain Green and the Eco Teens!
Pickin’ up trash and recyclin’ things!
Doin’ our chores!
Huggin’ a tree!
Solvin’ problems NONVIOLENTLY!
“This is where our tax money goes, huh?” Purple asked.
Their two robotic minions flew in.
“Sirs: we just received a report from our spy about Ripto.” Orbot reported.
“Let me guess: he got beat?” Red guessed, an unsurprised furrow in his eyes.
“Yes.
But on the bright side, he came out of it with a pretty nice tan!” “Man, that Number 1 stole every Star from us left and right!
If only there was something we can do about him.” “Did the spy find out any weaknesses?” Purple asked.
“Might I make a suggestion?” Orbot asked.
“We’ve been consulting with Francis’ Meowbot network; it seems they have been collecting intel on Number 1’s homeworld for quite a while.
Here are some noteworthy figures from the Earth Kids Next Door.” He showed holograms of, “This was his old team, Sector V, this is Numbuh 363 the current top-ranked operative… these are two teenage operatives,” Chad and Maurice, “that have gone missing, this girl is the Head of Decommissioning, and this one is Rachel T.
McKenzie, the Supreme Leader.” “Y’know, the person who gives the orders,” Cubot followed in his trash-talky voice, “and if they don’t do what she says, she gives ’em the business, with a little of WHOOP, and a little o’ DAT, know what I’m sayin’?” “What’s the ‘T’ stand for?” Purple asked.
Orbot and Cubot exchanged glances and shrugged.
“Still, I think I know where you’re going with this.” Red said.
“You’re suggesting we take his old allies as hostages.” “Correct… although, trying to seize too many of them may prove troublesome and costly.
So, I suggest we capture the most important among them: the Supreme Leader.” “Yes, perfect!
Then he’ll fork over those Stars!” “Hold her up for ransom?
How or-RI-GIN-al!” Purple replied, sarcastically.
“Hey, it may be overused, but it works.
Call the Star Wolf Team and tell them to-” He was interrupted when the screen started to beep.
“Incoming message from Zim.” “ZIM?” the Tallest chorused, curious.
The Irken in question appeared onscreen.
“Greetings, my Tallest.
Sorry to call unannounced, but there seems to be a slight problem.
It seems, by some sort of prank, that I was added to your most wanted list, and it might be best to change it before some soldiers get the wrong idea.” Red then pressed a button on his wrist, projecting an image of the wanted list.
“Oh!
Well, isn’t THAT odd?” Purple said in a sarcastic tone.
“You aren’t supposed to be there!” “No doubt, the pranks of those GKND.” Red replied, playing along.
“We’re sorry for the misunderstanding, Zim.
We’ll get that fixed!” he said as they both tried to cover up small chuckles.
“Hehehe.
I knew there was an explanation.” Zim replied, relieved.
“Well, I’ll just be off to kill that human now.” Red then formulated an idea.
“Uh, WAIT, actually, Zim… we have a little mission for you.” “A mission?!” He smiled in delight.
“Yeah.
We want you to return to Earth and capture the human called ‘Rachel T.
McKenzie.'” “What’s the-” “Don’t ask.
Here’s a picture of her.” Red said as Rachel’s image appeared onscreen.
“You see, this girl is the leader of Earth’s KND, so we want to trade her for the Stars.” “And what better invader to kidnap her than YOU, Zim?” Purple asked, while still chuckling under his breath.
“No problem!
This human isn’t a match for ZIM!
Rest assured, my Tallest, I will not fail!
Invader Zim SIGNING OFF!” The screen switched off.
“Boy, that guy will fall for anything!” Red laughed.
“A brilliant jester,” Orbot applauded, “but may I ask what this may accomplish?” “It will accomplish getting rid of Zim!
We’ll wait for Zim to get his butt kicked by the Earth KND, and then we’ll send the Star Wolf Team down there to catch Rachel.
Two birds with one stone!” “Or in this case, two annoying brats!” Purple laughed.
GKND H.Q.
The top operatives were sitting at their usual spot in the cafeteria.
“It’s too bad Spyro couldn’t join.
He was kinda nice.” Kweeb said.
“Well, we’ll make do.
After all, plenty of operatives to help us if we’re in a jam.” Nigel figured.
“Though some I prefer over others.” Ava said, looking at Dimentia chatting with her henchmen.
“I wonder what she’s talking about?” With Dimentia and her Magiblots, the leader asked, “So, how’s work on the machine coming along?” “Not too good.” Blue replied.
“We’re a few containers of Nega Wisps short.” “But there aren’t any more Nega Wisps.” “Actually, I think the remaining Nega Wisps made their way to Nightmare Land.” Red replied.
“Of course.
The one place where they know they’re safe from me.
Very well then.
We’ll just have to make more.” “How can we make more without any of these guys finding out?” Yellow asked.
Dimentia thought for a minute and smiled.
“We’ll just make sure they aren’t around.
And I have the perfect plan!” With that, she flew to the top of her statue and splorped a microphone out of space.
“May I have everyone’s attention!” she called into it, gaining everyone’s attention.
“Perfect!
Now, as you may know, we now have 5 out of the Seven Star Pieces thanks to the works of Number 1 and his teammates!” “That’s Numbuh 1!” Nigel shouted from a distance.
“Each of you has done a marvelous job fighting against adult tyranny these past few days.
So, I’ve decided to let everyone have a mini-vacation!” This announcement earned cheers from everyone and a curious look from Nigel.
“That’s right!
Everyone here can have a vacation to a planet of their choosing.
(As long as it’s not under Irken control or your homeworlds.) Then we will resume business once the weekend is over.
So, everyone enjoy their vacations!” She flew back down to the Magiblots, as the cafeteria erupted with discussions on where they should go.
“Wow!
We actually get a vacation!” Dib cheered.
“I don’t understand.
Why so suddenly?” Nigel questioned.
“Come on, Nigel.
Everyone needs some time off.
You don’t wanna be a workaholic, do ya?” Ava replied with a smirk.
“…Yeah, I guess.” “So, where should we go?” Kweeb asked.
“I say we go to Planet Aquaria!
It’s the prettiest vacation place in Galaxia and I don’t think too many Irkens hang around it!” Ava suggested, an excited smile on her face.
“But soft.
Is the planet not completely drenched in water?
Prithee me, ’tis not called Planet Aquaria for not.” Luvbi said.
“No it isn’t.
There are plenty of islands on the planet.
We just find an island that looks good, land on it, and just sit back and relax!” “Sounds good to me.” Dib agreed.
“Me too!” Kweeb agreed; the picture of Ava in a swimsuit forming in his mind.
Luvbi and Nigel shortly agreed, too.
“Great!
But I have to go do something first, so I’ll meet you later.” With that, the white alien ran off in a hurry.
“I’d still like to know where she goes.” Kweeb said.
“Maybe she has a bladder problem?” Dib thought.
“I don’t know.
There’s something odd about her.” Nigel said, suspicious.
“Ah, it can’t be that bad.
Let’s just finish our lunches and be on our way.
Who knows, maybe we’ll find Zim there!” Star Haven The Wisps were happily drifting around the Dream River, taking small sips of the water.
Their happiness was short-lived however, as the moment they drank the water, they immediately morphed into the demonic Nega Wisps.
They heard a chuckle and looked up to see Dimentia floating above them.
They roared and instantly charged to the monochrome-faced leader, who instantly trapped them in a block barrier.
“And so I trap you like hamsters in a cage.” she said, victoriously.
The Magiblots shortly appeared.
“Now, we just need one more container’s worth, right?” Red asked.
“That’s right.
And with everyone on vacation, no one will know!” “That reminds me,” Blue began, “how are we gonna get our daily drinks if Jirachi’s not here?” “Don’t worry.
He, Gabe, and Jeremy went off to the Sea Slide.
When it’s time for our drink, we’ll go to get him.” An aquatic zone of Galaxia (Play “Floating in Bliss” from Kingdom Hearts II!) Galactic Offense, Act 6 A pleasant blue glow reflected this region of Galaxia as currents and tunnels of water snaked between the asteroids.
“Well, this is pleasant.” Nigel drove his Arwing through a current.
“Haven’t really washed this-” But when he flew through, his engine disabled and his Arwing sank when he came out of it.
“Wuh-oh!” He barely recovered his engines before he could crash into an asteroid.
“Seems unwise to steer aerial vehicles through sea.” Luvbi remarked.
“Only the merfolk could display that feat.” “Maybe, but how are those ships flying without engines?” Dib indicated some small wooden pirate ships floating with sails.
The ships sent propeller bombs, the ops shooting them down before aiming for the ships’ masts.
The kids flew down between a trench of waterfalls, after which two robo-pirates ambushed them with jetshoes.
Nigel barrel-rolled their shots and took them down.
The kids closed in on a greater waterfall.
Dib fired a Smart Bomb to split it in two, just long enough for them to make it.
“Heh, you’re a real Moses, Dib!” Nigel laughed.
“Ah, thou knowest Moses?” Luvbi asked.
“The most powerful human waterbender Earth knew for a time.” “Heh heh…huh?” Why did Luvbi speak of him like that?
The ops were underneath a flat asteroid, but pirates dropped down on ropes and latched their ships, trying to break in and loot them.
Some quick barrel-rolls would fling them off.
They returned outside and shot down more pirate ships, which also fired giant waterballs to drench and douse their engines.
One of the bubbles was sparking with lightning: Nigel popped it and freed an Ivory Wisp!
They flew over a space lake where giant eels popped out in an effort to eat them.
“LIGHTNING!” Nigel electrified the lake to stun the eels into submission.
“Wow…” Ava was awed as they flew through schools of koi fish, their whiskers several yards long and flowing elegantly.
They flew toward another mass of water—an enormous anglerfish burst from it, roaring and flaring its bladed teeth.
“Brush your teeth, buddy!” Kweeb flew his Microcraft over the fish’s boils and pop them.
The sensation compelled the angler to retreat.
Without it to hinder them, the kids flew through a water tunnel.
Starfish flew from parts of the tunnel like shurikens, the kids shooting some down while braking to let others pass.
Exiting the tunnel, their destination was in sight: a glistening blue planet dotted with islands.
The planet’s moon also seemed blue, but with blotches of black.
“There it is!” Ava said.
“Time to kick back and relax!” However, there was a mechanical pirate ship nearby, and a large robot emerged from its deck… sitting on a toilet.
“Don’t potty just yet.” Flushing the toilet, it boosted forward and launched the robot off.
“Of course we couldn’t.” Nigel remarked.
The robot pirate flew in front as Nigel struggled to shoot it, made more difficult by its shield.
Ava used her new ship tether to tear its shield away, allowing her friend to get some clear hits.
“My cockpit made a leak!” the pirate yelled as fluid leaked.
Dib boosted and rammed his ship into him, while Luvbi finished the job with a puncture from the opposite side.
She backed away as the robot trembled, as if from terrible congestion.
“Sh…shuh…EEEEEEEET!” His explosion left a noxious nebula.
“Well… let’s hope the sea breeze washes that from our noses.” Nigel groaned.
(End song.) Aquaria Team Uno found a lovely beach on a jungle-filled island on the ocean-filled planet.
Dib wore grayish-blue swim trunks with black lines on the sides.
Nigel was in his usual red swim trunks; it made him miss hanging out with Numbuh 10 at Sector J.
Luvbi wore a yellow one-piece, Kweeb was in red swim shorts, and Ava was in a purple two-piece.
“I still don’t see why Dimentia would give everyone time off suddenly.” Nigel said.
“Oh, come on, Nigel.
Everyone needs time off, and Dimentia isn’t THAT cruel!” replied Ava as she put on some sunscreen.
Kweeb, who sat beside Ava, couldn’t help but stare wide-eyed as she rubbed the lotion around her waist.
Ugh… come on, is love really that bad of a thing?
She’s just so darn cute!
So… shiny and powerful!
Ava slowed down on her sunscreen, glancing down to see Kweeb staring at her.
A smirk appeared on her face.
“You need some, too, Kweeb.” She squirted a little dab that drenched the Kateenian.
“GUECK!
Cough!” He squirmed himself out.
“I’m going from banana-peel-colored to banana-colored!” Nigel smiled and rolled his eyes in disbelief.
“WAH!” He screamed when a laser blast suddenly hit the ground behind them.
“Oi, grab ’em, you bloke!” Behind them, two robotic pirates; each with a hook hand, gun-hand, black boots, one green eye, an empty eye socket, and red vests, marched up.
“Their bounty be good as ours!” “These simple landlubbers be enjoyin’ their time.” The other pirate said.
“We’ll show ’em to be fish outta space!” “Seriously, pirates?!” Ava shouted.
“Galactic Kids Next Door, battle stations!” At Nigel’s call, Ava whipped out her swords while Kweeb pulled out his Tri-gun.
They dodged as the pirates blasted lasers, with Nigel shooting his S.H.O.O.T.E.R.
at the left one, while Ava clashed her swords with the second one’s hook.
While she occupied him, Kweeb climbed up its leg, to its head, and into the empty eye socket.
In seconds, the pirate was shaking uncontrollably before its head came off.
The other pirate shot the ground before Nigel, blowing him backward, but Dib got behind the pirate, his mech-arms ready as he gripped the robot’s legs, swung him around, and sent him to the ocean.
“Well, that sure was random.” Ava said, sheathing her blades.
“Why d’you think they’re here?” Kweeb asked.
“Dost thou wish to ask?” Luvbi said as she indicated other pirates, walking the other way down the beach.
“Maybe there’s buried treasure!” Dib exclaimed.
“Buried sea candies!” Ava said dreamily, eyes brimming with desire.
“Or someone in trouble.” Nigel said in his usual serious tone.
“No dream gold for thee?” Luvbi questioned.
Nigel sighed.
“Let’s just follow them.” (Play “Sloppy Sands Alternative” from Donkey Kong Returns.) Stage 13: Sunny Island Mission: Find out where the pirates are going.
The operatives began their venture on the beach, still in their swimsuits.
A couple of crabs emerged from the sand, and one of them snipped Nigel’s toe with its claw.
“Ooow!” He immediately kicked the crab into the water.
No matter what anyone says, I will always hate crabs, he thought.
Kweeb, meanwhile, had a bigger quarrel with a crab, as it was the size of a house to his view, and it kept trying to snap him in his huge claw.
Kweeb flipped and dodged the claw and shot the crab in its eyes, blinding it as Kweeb ran by.
They went farther down the beach, and three robo-pirates suddenly came up from the sand using hand-drills.
They began to shoot the kids, but they dodged quickly as Ava threw her swords at one’s chest, then called them back.
Luvbi flew right in front of one, and he aimed his gun to shoot her, but Luvbi blew a wind blast and redirected the gun at his face.
Nigel was about to throw a N.I.N.S.T.A.R.
at another pirate, but the robot spun his drill and immediately retreated underground.
Nigel kept his weapon raised, keeping an eye out for the pirate, when the rusty swabbie suddenly reemerged from below the water.
He noticed he was standing in the water and suddenly began to spark.
“Yaaaarr, methinks diggin’ holes throughout a water planet not be our best idea.” He fainted.
The group continued to an area with many mounds of sand, and Snap Crabs climbed out of almost each of them.
The crabs had a desire for nipping, as they crawled over in attempt to nip the barefoot operatives.
The kids either grabbed and threw, or kicked the crabs out into the sea as they continued forward.
They came to a big, rocky wall that obstructed their path, and a Snap Crab was holding tight to a Drill Wisp’s tentacle with its pincher.
Nigel shot the crab, and the Yellow Wisp absorbed into his body.
He figured he had to drill down to get past the wall, but they could’ve walked around it in the water.
However, they saw two hungry sharks, with knives and forks, grinning as they stared at the operatives, so Nigel decided to drill underneath.
“DRILL!” He burrowed beneath the ground, and the operatives watched as sand started to seep through the hole he created.
In seconds, they were pulled in (with Luvbi flying after them), taking land beside Nigel in an underground cavern.
Small amounts of sand poured in from the ceiling as they walked through, having to kick away more Snap Crabs as they came.
They jumped up a few stairs and encountered five robo-pirates that emerged from the ground.
Nigel, not wanting to waste too much time, called Mr.
Zurkon.
“Mr.
Zurkon does not have TIME for vacation.
Mr.
Zurkon must KILL.” The little robot began to blast missiles at the first pirate, while Dib began pounding another pirate with his mech-arms.
Ava blocked with her blades as the third pirate blasted energy balls, then zipped over to cut its cannon, then slice its legs.
Luvbi used a whirlwind to make a pirate spin around in place, and Mr.
Zurkon blasted it while it was spinning.
“Mr.
Zurkon is glad to help floating wind angel to KILL.” “Pray, doth not be so high-strung.” Luvbi said.
Nigel dodged the last pirate as it swung its hook hand, then kicked the rusty deckhand over the edge behind him, sending him down a slippery sand slope with a Tetramite hive at the bottom.
The robot frantically tried to climb its way up, but the hungry bugs skittered out and made dinner out of the robot.
The cave’s exit was on the other side of the sandy whirlpool, but the sand was too slippery to avoid the Tetramites.
There was a long gap in the wall on their right, leading to a small opening with Breegus Nectar.
Nigel stuck his fingers in the gap and held tight as he climbed over and reached the cave, using the A.B.S.O.R.B.O.
to suck in the nectar.
He fired some down onto the sand whirlpool, and the Tetramites crawled out to immediately dine on the substance.
Nigel and the others jumped down and traversed the sandy slope as quick as they could, and Nigel shot another glob of nectar to keep them busy.
They made it to the cave’s exit and were back on the beach, hurrying across as more Snap Crabs came out to nip them.
They easily kicked the crabs away and kept down the beach.
They appeared to be closing in on a group of pirates; in which two of them were holding a struggling person by the wrists as they dragged her along.
(End song.) This strange person looked to be a brownish-orange raccoon girl, with a green shirt, black shorts, green sandals with brown straps, and two pigtails.
“‘ey, let me go, ya big bunch o’ drongos!
Don’tcha want a piece o’ Cap’n Marine??” The raccoon boasted in a strong Australian accent.
“Quiet, you brat!
You’re comin’ with us!” shouted one of the robots.
“Ol’ Razorbeard will be happy to see you.” another said.
“Guess again!” Nigel shouted, surprising the pirates as the GKND raised their weapons.
“Hey, who’re you kids?” “Wait!
Isn’t that Nigel Uno?” “Aye!
That be the snot-nosed kid Tak warned us about!” “TAK?” Nigel, Ava, and Dib exclaimed.
“Aye, today must be our lucky day, gents!
Let’s roust these wee seeds an’ haul ’em back to the ship!” Nigel and Kweeb charged forward and began firing, with one of the pirates trying to whack Kweeb with its hook.
Ava used her dual-swords to hold back two pirates’ hook-hands, throwing her arms downward, and making them slump down as she flipped and kicked both their heads to the ground.
Dib grabbed and hurled some away with his mech gloves, allowing Luvbi to blow some in the water, making them short-circuit.
Ava ran up to another robot and was able to cut its head off.
The robot’s body collapsed and exploded afterwards.
The explosion released a light-blue Wisp which flew over to Nigel for him to absorb.
“Let’s try this one out!
SPEED!” Nigel began to charge into the robots at high speed.
He spun into a ball and began bouncing off and destroying all the remaining robots.
Soon, they were all gone as the Color Power wore off.
With that done, Nigel went to help up the raccoon girl.
“Hey, are you okay?” She slowly opened her eyes.
“That… was… RIPPER!” she shouted, immediately jumping back to her feet in an excited fashion.
“I ‘aven’t seen someone move that fast since I last saw that blue hedgehog a while back, eh!” She began to examine the bald Brit, and even bonked him on the head a couple times.
“Oi, blimey.
Wot’s with the coconut head o’ yours, eh?” Nigel shook his head and nudged her away.
“Who are you?” (Play Linebeck’s Theme from Zelda: Phantom Hourglass.) Marine shook her head in utter surprise.
“Who am I?
WHO AM I?” She jumped on top of a rock, making all sorts of poses as she spoke: “I am the greatest adventurer space has ever seen!
I am the greatest and youngest captain ever to sail the stars!
I am…” she twirled around rapidly, “CAPTAIN MARINE!
Adventurer of adventurers!
Captain of the fabled Raccoon Pirates!” “The Raccoon Pirates?” Ava asked.
“Err… Ah’m the only one, currently.” she said, half-embarrassed.
Her serious, sure-hearted look returned, “Oi am a top-wanted pirate that sails the stars, and will not rest until Oi find the legendary TREASUH of the SEA.” The operatives didn’t look very impressed.
“Aaaaand that would be?…” Ava questioned.
“Oi dunno.” Marine shrugged.
“But tha’s the beauty o’ adventures.
Ya never know wot things’re gonna be, or how it’s gonna turn out.
THAT’S why I hate the Internet spoilers.” she said with a hateful look.
“Ta not know wot’s gonna happen… ta keep ya guessin’ for more.
THAT’S real adventure, Mate.
BUT enough about obvious logic!” She shook her head, facing the group with an excited smile.
“You blokes look like a RILEY bunch, eh?
Wot’s your story?” she asked, flipping off the rock and landing perfectly on her feet.
“Ah-he-hem.” Nigel coughed.
“We’re the Galactic Kids Next Door.
Ever heard of us?” “Ehhh?
I mighta heard some things ’boutcha.” she said with a quizzical look.
“Some things slip my moind.
What were your names, again?” “I’m Numbuh 1, or Nigel Uno.
This is Ava.
She’s from Glomour.” Nigel introduced.
Marine walked over to Ava curiously and pulled on her ears.
“You ‘ave big ears!” she shouted.
“Ow!” Ava yelped, pulling away.
“And they WORK, just so ya know.” she said annoyed, rubbing her ears.
“That’s Dib.
He’s a human who came here looking for an Irken called Zim.” She walked over and examined Dib next.
“Oi, Ah haven’t seen too many humans, but not one of them ‘as a head as big as yours!” Dib merely looked in annoyance.
“That’s Luvbi, from Skypia.” Marine went over and excitedly yanked on Luvbi’s wings.
“OW!
Keep thy filthy mitts off my wings!” “Uh, mate?” Marine turned to Nigel.
“You sure this is an angel?” “I never said she was.
Anyway, the tiny alien is Kweeb.
He’s from Kateenia.” She bent down, picked up the tiny alien, and shook him frantically.
“Oi, you’re no bigger than my thumb!” “Heeeey!” Marine stopped, and Kweeb looked dizzy.
“Well, that’s good introductions.” Marine said as Kweeb hopped off her hand.
“But on ta more important mattuhs: you blokes are trespassin’ on my land!” Her eyes furrowed.
“This be claimed territory o’ the Raccoon Pirates.” “Uh, sorry.” Nigel replied sheepishly.
“We’ll just-” “Ah, relax, mate!
Mah island’s your island!
Just make yourselves at home!” she said with a friendly smile.
“Hey, Marine, who were those guys attacking you?” Ava asked.
“Oh, those mates?
Well, while trying to set up a home on this here island, Ah ran into a nasty bunch o’ robo-pirates tryin’ to make off with some loot.
So, I just thought I’d go ahead and rummage their ship, eh?
Now, those blokes are all over me.
But they ‘aven’t captured me, yet!” “Well, they almost did today.” Nigel reminded.
“Aw, come on, mate!
Ah could’ve handled them on me own!
Ah’m not just some random raccoon kid on a wee ship sailin’ through space!
Check THIS out!” She thrusted her fist at a nearby tree and fired an energy ball from her fist.
She shot several more punches and fired more shots.
The others gaped in surprise.
“Brilliant, eh?
Ah don’t know why, but I was born with this power.
And Ah can do loads of stuff with it!” “It’s pretty impressive!” Nigel complimented.
“‘Course, it must be an alien thing.” “Well, I’m what’s called a Mobian, and no Mobian I know can do that.
‘ey, now that you’re ‘ere, ‘ow about Ah show you to my hoideout?” “Your hideout?” Nigel questioned.
“Yep!
Ah claimed this territory, so I figured I’d set up a li’l base.
I got a ripper submarine, mate!
It can go to the Underwater City!” “Underwater City?” Nigel questioned again, suddenly curious.
Marine chuckled.
“Come on, mates!
Let me show you!” With that, they followed the young raccoon into the jungle.
You may recall her as the raccoon who had little importance and the reason she’s in here is to give her a bigger role.
The robo-pirates come from Rayman 2: The Great Escape.
Captain Green and the Eco Teens come from Fairly OddParents.