Operation: NECSUS, Part 28: Destiny Calls

Chapter 28: Destiny Calls

Coruscant Hospital

After the fight was over, Nebula couldn't keep from passing out. She heard a monitor beeping and figured she was in a hospital as she opened her eyes to view a ceiling. She also noticed that Vweeb was standing over her with a smile. "I didn't shrink, did I?" she randomly asked. But then she noticed Vweeb was only standing on her face, over her left eye.

"No, but it would've been nice." Vweeb replied as he dropped to her lap, letting her sit up. "You've been out for 2 days; doctor says you can get up now. The others are out on the balcony."

Nebula saw most of her body was wrapped with bandages when she pulled the covers off. "What, did the Osirins work on me?" she joked.

"No, but be thankful they managed to fix you with all those reality gaps in your body." He smirked.

"Oh yeah. What happened to the Prog twins?"

"Vendra and Nef survived, too, but Vendra's spacebending is gone. You and your mom got yours back, though. But come on, you're probably tired of resting so much!" He jumped off excitedly.

After getting dressed, she and Vweeb walked onto a balcony that faced the morning sun, rising over the distant city. A few gray clouds hung over the horizon, but the sun still shone through them as Nebula overlooked the construction below. "Boy, Coruscant sure heals fast."

"Yeah." Aurora replied. "MaKayla used another huge surge of timebending to put all the buildings back where they belong. They're still wrecked from the Cragmites' attack, but they got the Drophyds to fix them. And MomCorp, too. Then she sent all the Cragmites back to their time before she and George returned to Great Clock."

"So in the end, it's a happily ever after." Nebula figured. But it was then she noticed her mother standing on the edge, her hair blowing in the breeze. Nebula stood beside her, letting her own hair blow, as she noticed her mother's head down in remorse. "…You still cared for him… didn't you?"

"…He was my brother. The only family I had… from the old days. But it doesn't matter now. It's all in the past…" She sported a smile.

"Hmm…" Nebula gave a light chuckle.

A few feet away, Vendra stood on another ledge as she looked at her hands. "I learned about my culture… but in the end, it didn't feel like home." she said as Neftin approached her. "But you know… as long as I'm with you, Nef, any home will feel like home."

Neftin looked at her emotionlessly, then spared a glance to Jerome, who nodded. "In that case…" Neftin instantly lifted her over his shoulder, "we're going to jail."

"What?! But we just got vindicated, why do we have to go??"

"'Cause it's our responsibility."

"Screw all that!! Can't we just be criminals again?"

"No."

"Awwwww!"

"Hold on there." Dandy smirked as he got in their way. "There's somethin' I need you guys for first." With a curious look, the criminals followed him.

"Oh yeah." Nebula perked. "Where's the Dimensionator?"

"Right here." Bender said as he pulled the helmet from his compartment. "The gems are gone, so… you won't make much money off it."

Nebula took the device and stared at it with remorse. "Sorry, Nebula." Aurora told her.

"It's okay. I gave the gems back for a reason. Maybe control of the elements should be left to the gods, anyway. This thing brought nothing but trouble."

"Yeah… but on the bright side, you always got me: Bender." The robot assured.

"Hm hm, what would make me happier?" Nebula smiled.

"So what's Coruscant gonna do without a chancellor?" Haylee asked.

"Since Percival Tachyon was 'destroyed' in glorious battle, we had another election, and after a unanimous decision, Nebra Phyronix won by default." Jerome explained.

"Good riddance." Nebula proclaimed.

They looked as Arianna's Nova Cruiser was coming down, alongside a familiar R.O.A.D.S.T.A.R.. Tronta and Arianna stepped off their vessel, and none other than Cheren hopped out of his. "Hey guys, long time, no see!"

"WHERE WERE YOU?!" Nebula shouted.

"Sorry I didn't get your call, I kinda had a doctor's appointment! Ha ha ha!" He grinned sheepishly.

"Uuuugh. All right, hold still, I'm gonna Space Shrink you." She held her hands ready.

"Hey-hey-hey, hold on, hold on!" Cheren grabbed her wrists. "We have a surprise for you first!"

"Hm?" She cocked a brow.

"We do." Dimentia nodded. "On Planet Wisp. We'll meet you there." She got in Cheren's R.O.A.D.S.T.A.R. as they took off.

"You can take our cruiser." Arianna smiled. "We'll fly ahead, too."

Jerome nodded and boarded the ship fir-

"I call shotgun!" Bender exclaimed, running on first. Sorry if I misled you. Nebula looked suspicious as she boarded next, and Vweeb was about to follow, until-

"Vweeb, wait!" Arianna stopped him. "Um…" She bore a sheepish smile and shifted on her feet. "MaKayla mentioned how you helped her against Vendra… and how brave you were… and, well… I've always really admired that about you… if I didn't mention. Hm hm!"

"Well, I know I got style." he said coolly.

"Hm-hm, yes, well… I was wondering… if… you and I could do something together. Just the two of us. Like… a restaurant." She became more red with each word.

"Heheh, I know what you're trying to say. And… to tell the truth, I kinda felt the same way."

"Hehe…"

"But… the thing is… I might've only felt that way because you were pretty. No offense, but… you're kind of weak-willed."

"Oh?…" She frowned.

"I mean, I still like you the way you are, just… as a friend. But, I think, my ideal girl is… someone with more tenacity. You know?"

"Well… I can see why you'd like a girl like that. But… who did you have in mind?"

"Oh, no one in particular. But, see you at Wisp!" He ran onto the Cruiser, and Arianna watched as he climbed to Nebula's shoulder, the leader sparing a smile.

"Hm…" Arianna smiled before boarding Sector V's C.O.O.L.-B.U.S. with her brother. Haylee started its engines and took to the stars.

Corporate President Headquarters

"Mom has certainly costed us quite a bit in our maximum budget." spoke an Asian member.

"Told you those robots would be nothin' but trouble. Shoulda hired someone ELSE to do all her work. Like…Like hookers! That's be sweeeeet!" a gruff old man said.

"And after all she's done, the Head President STILL wants her to be a member! A waste of money, if you ask me!" a middle-aged man yelled, his holographic body fizzling.

"With the exclusion of President Business, I can understand her judgment." the Asian replied. "We need all the help we can get."

"But didn't Doflamingo have something to do with this?" the old man asked. "Where the hell's that bastard been?"

"Both of them will be back soon." a female spoke as her shadow appeared on a screen behind them. "But due to the victory in Galaxia, we are ordered to keep maximum watch on the Kids Next Door's actions from now on."

"If that's what the Rulers say… Miss High President." the old man replied.

Candied Island; Big Mom Pirates' Lair

"Whaaaaaat?! So Doflamingo got to Caesar before WE did?!"

"Heh heh, now now, Mama, there was a whole invasion goin' on." Nickel Joe told her. "Of course we couldn't get through in time."

"Arrrr, and attackin' a Corporate President not be in our best interests, considering we already killed one." Black John followed. "'sides, we 'ave plenty of Devil Fruits to last us."

"I hope so… I've grown tired of waiting. I want a new birthday cake NOW. But more importantly… I want to feast on that KND BRAT!!"

"Eaaaasy Mama." Augustus replied. "You'll get what you want. And I know the very first place you should look."

Planet Wisp (Play "To the Grand Line (the first part)" from One Piece.)

The team sat in patience on the flight to Planet Wisp, with Nebula's head down in thought. "What's the matter, Nebula?" Vweeb asked.

"Looking back… I kind of formed the New GKND out of selfish reasons, too. I didn't realize it until I met Dimentio… but my family's nuts. Maybe I wanted to protect kids everywhere… to show that I wasn't as crazy as them. But I almost ended up like my uncle and Tachyon."

"Yes. But when it came to it, you have proven to be a marvelous leader." Jerome said. "One who puts her team before anything else. I'm sure your daughter would love to take after you."

"Hm hm, maybe. 'Cause I sure don't take after MY mom."

The Cruiser landed as the hatch opened, and Dimentia and Cheren stood before them. "Numbuh Eternal:" Cheren began. "Your organization." And Nebula fell utterly speechless at the legions of operatives cheering away. The Glomourian Kids Next Door, Kateenians, Irkens, Nimbi, and even the Amazonians, Legoans, and Osirins. Across the distant, central aisle that led to Galactic Kid Council H.Q., stood Boa Hancock, Lord Business on his mech-legs, the High President of Osiris, Ardor, and Queen Zaádéa with President Linkyn on her shoulder. Her daughter, Lia stood beside her with Minksman on her shoulder.

Nebula exchanged smiles with Bender and Vweeb before the three began their march down the aisle. Thousands of aliens cheering their hero, the one who saved Galaxia, Nebula D. Winkiebottom. Nebula only felt shy, taking in all these cheers, while Vweeb blew kisses to his fans and Bender did a dance that involved shaking his rear. Nebula could also see Tallest Zim, King Croacus, and Chancellor Phyronix with Councilman Jeremy at the audience's end.

Lord Business, who stood tall as Hancock with his mech-legs, grinned and put an arm around the Amazon, who became angered as she kicked him away. Team Nebula walked up the stairway and stood with the rulers before the H.Q.'s entrance. She looked at all of them as they sported smiles, then faced Cheren with a smile that said 'You've been spared for now.'

It was then that a Frisbee hit the back of Nebula's head, and she turned to see Tronta snickering in the audience. She held the Frisbee and stared at it with a playful smirk. She faced the audience and declared, "KIDS NEXT DOOR:" she threw the Frisbee far across the crowd, "RUUUULLLLEZ!" And everybody scrambled to catch it. (End song.)

New GKND H.Q.

The long awaited 3rd-anniversary party has finally begun. KND operatives from all around partied nonstop, not just for their organization, but for another grand victory in KND's history.

"Oooohh look at meeee." Pollyx moaned as he wore the broken Dimensionator. "I am the Ghost of Emperor Tachyoooon, ruler of the Cragmites. Submit to my rule or have your faaace glued to your rear."

"Ugh! Don't remind me!" Haylee gagged.

"DAD, be careful with that thing!" Sollyx cautioned.

"What, they said it was broken." He replied as he fiddled around with the buttons. "This thing couldn't warp 3 light-years of its own- GYAAAAAHHH!" He was immediately electrocuted by the device before it launched an electric sphere.

"Aah!" Dillon saw it coming for Vanellope, so he pushed her out of the way. "Phew. You alright, Vanel? Vanel?" The Program girl had a rather silly, dizzy expression as her head listed left to right.

"Peanuts in the popmons, nuggets in the nutmeg, noodles as pastry bakes…" she sang.

"Told you entering Dimentio's mind would have some side-effects." Dillon said.

"That shouldn't be hard to fix!" Sollyx said. "If I just make a few tweaks to her memory, she should be good as-"

"No."

They gasped when the Zoni appeared above them. "What are they?!" Chris exclaimed.

"The Zoni." Dillon glared.

"She comes with us now. Her time has come."

"Lollies and gift cakes, STROODLES and milkshakes!-" Vanel remained clueless as the Zoni lifted her with their power.

"Hey, give her back!" Chris demanded as he tossed fireballs, but they appeared protected by a barrier. The operatives could only watch helplessly as they flew up higher. In a flash, the Zoni disappeared before their eyes, and Vanellope went with them.

"Where did… she go?" Aurora asked.

"The Zoni have something planned for her." Pollyx replied. "I don't know what… but she's gone to fulfill her destiny."

"Beep. Boop." Mr. Game-and-Watch looked at the glass ceiling, unseen sadness on his face. The 11 friends looked up at the starry heavens with wonder. After their hardest mission was complete… Vanellope still had destiny. And they may, as well. They didn't know what the future held. Their parents had so many hard adventures, but they never seemed to end. They knew, without a doubt, their journeys weren't over. And maybe, their real challenge had yet to begin. All they could do now… was enjoy the party. (Play "Let's Celebrate" from Ratchet: Tools of Destruction.)

Operation: NECSUS: Cast:

Akiko Koumoto as Nebula D. Winkiebottom and Dimentia Z. Winkiebottom

Phil LaMarr as Jerome D. Winkiebottom and Jeremy

Rickey Collins as Vweeb and Kweeb

John DiMaggio as Bender Bending Rodríguez

The King Family finally boarded their ship and left the Great Clock, eager to return to Earth. Sigmund excitedly waved at them before continuing to sweep the floor.

MaKayla Rogers as MaKayla King and Haylee Gilligan

Scott McGregor as Jagar King and George King

Rachael MacFarlane as Aurora Uno

Liaziana and Makava tried desperately to strike Vweeb and Minksman with their swords, but the tiny Kateenians were swift at dodging. Makava had Vweeb cornered and readied to crush him, but was surprised when a force kept her foot from stomping. This force was Vweeb, who pushed her back before shooting upward and slamming her in the face. Makava went sliding back along the ground as Vweeb stood proudly.

Tara Strong as Sheila Frantic, Makava, Ava, Liaziana, and Queen Zaádéa

Kerry Williams as Haruka Dimalanta

Zoe Slusar as Mason Dimalanta

Greg Cipes as Dillon York

Lauren Tom as Vanellope von Schweetz and Kirie Beatles

Dee Bradley Baker as Minksman and President Linkyn

Grey DeLisle as Chimney and Big Mom

Brittney Karbowski as Apis and Mocha

Cherami Leigh as Aisa, April Goldenweek, and Sugar

Sharon Mann as Cheren Uno

Jennifer Hale as Panini Drilovsky

Mom was in the hospital to rest while her back healed. However, the doctor came in with a special cast that enclosed around her waist and allowed her to stand, though weakly. Daddy Masterson stood in the doorway, being the one who paid for it as he tipped his hat.

Andy Morris as Percival Tachyon

Rob Paulsen as Dimentio Z. Winkiebottom

Tress MacNeille as Mom

Pam Ferris as Agatha Trunchbull

Space Dandy brought Vendra and Neftin to the Alien Registration Center, looking snarkily at the woman across the desk. The two criminals got in the scanner as she examined their structure, then accepted them as new aliens. Dandy was soon throwing his pile of money around the air in excitement.

Nika Futterman as Vendra Prog

Fred Tatasciore as Neftin Prog

Robin Atkin Downes as Captain Slag

Wally Wingert as Lord Business and Rusty Pete

Dave Boat as Soldier and Drophyds

Carol Masterson peacefully dangled her feet from the swing in the park. When she saw Sector V's C.O.O.L.-B.U.S. coming in for landing, she joyously ran to greet her Maseyfairy.

Their ship also passed over Marine Frantic's shipyard. She looked up from fixing a ship when a paper drifted down to her. A slim, muscular gentleman with a slight black beard, long hat, and hammer walked over as Marine examined the paper. It showed her image on the wanted poster, and her bounty of 7 million. Marine grinned and waved at the C.O.O.L.-B.U.S., and the man kept a serious look as a pigeon flew onto his shoulder.

Mark Hamill as Caesar Clown

Robert McCollum as Don Quixote Doflamingo and Doflamingo, Jr.

Grant Goodeve as John Fett and Wolf O'Donnell

Jamie King as Aurorra Bane

Travis Willingham as Daddy Masterson

Ian Sinclair as Dandy

Percival Tachyon finally awakened in his new dimension, curiously looking around. It wasn't long before he met a very tall Irken empress with bright blue eyes. The two shared in their hatred for the Galactic Kids Next Door and became the new King and Queen of that planet's species.

Richard Steven Horvitz as Pollyx, Sollyx, Zoni, and Zim

Nolan North as Sigmund

Rajia Baroudi as IRIS Supercomputer and Doris

Mike Henry as Cleveland Brown and Consuela

Dan Green as The Man With the Red Eye

OC characters owned by Mika Works and Gameverse Studios.

With association from Insomniac Games, Nintendo, Comedy Central, and Cartoon Network.

Original KND show owned by Tom Warburton.

Published by Archive of Our Own

Presented by Gamewizard2008

Operation: NECSUS: END