Legend of the Seven Lights

Before They Were Kings: One Hundred

I would like to thank Numbuh 227, IDAofficial, Epik, and Depthcharge2030 for the comments. This story is Gameverse History in the making and I'm glad you were here to see it. This takes place about 6 years before the First Gameverse Series.

Chapter 6: One Hundred

KND Moonbase

The Kids Next Door was his pride and joy, he was proud to be a part of it. He joined Cadet Training at five years old – a record young age for a cadet, became Leader's Assistant after graduating, and at Age 9, he was the youngest operative to earn the position of Supreme Leader. He, Numbuh 100, Andrew Johnson. His friends were by his side, but he was nervous. Hundreds of operatives were in the auditorium, awaiting the coming of their new leader.

"Andrew, how could you keep them waiting?" asked Travis Wickens, one of his good friends. "They have better things to do than sit through a boring ceremony."

"I still don't feel like I deserve to be here." Andrew replied.

"Why not?" Numbuh 82.22 asked. "Dude, we wouldn't have stopped Numbuh 296 if it wasn't for you. You'll be a hundred times better than he could ever be! Come on, Andrew, stop being so hard on yourself, you got this."

"It's no big deal!" Koda Shrieves assured him. "Just go out there and tell them what they want to hear. That you'll be a great leader and you won't screw up."

"Anyone can say that." Andrew remarked. "Oh well... Gotta give them something to hope for." He looked at the frying pan in his hands, which had '100' painted on it in white. Andrew put the pan over his head and stepped out.

"I proudly introduce Numbuh 100, our new Supreme Leader!" Numbuh 258.55 introduced.

The Kids Next Door ceased their chattering and faced their new leader. Andrew cleared his throat: "KIDS NEXT DOOR RULEZ!"

"Kids Next Door rulez, SIR!"

"Kids Next Door, it is with the highest honor that I accept the position of Supreme Leader. It may take some time to erase the damages Numbuh 296 has done, but I will give it my all to put this organization on the right track! And I would just like to say... thank you for giving me the opportunity to lead. The Kids Next Door holds a very special place in my heart. When I'm at home, living under the rules of strict parents, I'm glad to have a place I can be who I am and make friends. I'm sure you all feel the same to some regard.

"I don't want to say my parents are evil, I don't want to say any adult is evil. There are bad decisions and there are wrong decisions. There are things we can misinterpret as evil, but first, try to put yourselves in that other person's shoes. The next time you're fighting a supervillain trying to give kids extra homework, or you're angry at your parents for feeding you vegetables... first, try to understand them. Maybe they have good intentions but are approaching it the wrong way. Maybe we just don't accept the actions as good. What I'm trying to say is, we may be an organization bent on fighting adult tyranny... but it's important that we know the difference between true evil and misunderstandings."

The kids murmured to their selves. His speech was thought-provoking, but confusing. "Maybe this isn't the type of thing ordinary kids are used to hearing." Andrew said. "I think it's something to think about... but I don't want you kids to get a headache over thinking about it too much. One way or another, there are adults out there with evil plans that we need to foil. Just keep your heads in the game and do your best. And always remember, if there's something you can't do, you have hundreds of operatives to back you up. Promise me you'll always stay loyal and you won't lose faith, even if the age of 13 is creeping around the corner. Can you promise me?!"