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Episode 6: \u00a0It’s a Small World<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Part 3<\/strong><\/h4>\n

 <\/p>\n

As soon as the jet landed at the private airport near Walt Disney World, K sighed. He could hear his fellow agents chatting in the background, seemingly getting along better than they had a couple of hours ago. He\u2019d been on the phone for the past half an hour, talking to Brian, who had already arrived in town to join his cousin for the mission.<\/p>\n

\u201cHave you been watching the news?\u201d<\/em> Brian\u2019s voice had sounded utterly depressed. \u201cThey\u2019re saying some of the characters have been acting strangely. They don\u2019t really entertain children\u2026 it\u2019s more like they\u2019re trying to get rid of them. Snow\u2019s been another problem: it\u2019s just not melting. This stuff\u2019s serious, K.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

All K could do was nod and flip through the channels to see the news coming from Disney during the talk. He played the conversation over and over in his head but couldn\u2019t come up with a solution. Not that he couldn\u2019t guess who was behind this strangeness, but the purpose of choosing a place like Disney World was a total mystery to him. He shook his head as the jet came to a halt, and the agents all got up from their seats to exit. He played with the fake ID cards in his hands before standing and shoving them into his back pocket. For a long time now, K had been hesitant about how to lead this mission.<\/p>\n

As if that wasn\u2019t enough, he had to suppress his memories about the place and deal with four agents who still had no idea what they were up against. Seeing that the agents were already getting out of the jet, he followed them, planning to inform them once they were inside the vehicle that would take them to the Magic Kingdom.<\/p>\n

Due to his fear of flying, Nick was the first to get out of the jet. Still, he managed to keep his cool and put on his aviator sunglasses, very agent-style. As his eyes adjusted to the bright sun outside, he saw a big, black Hummer limousine waiting for them.<\/p>\n

\u201cSweet.\u201d He grinned. He truly loved his superior\u2019s taste sometimes.<\/p>\n

\u201cSweet and definitely hot,\u201d Emerald replied behind his back. He followed her gaze and saw that she was looking at the man leaning against the Hummer, looking sleek and — Nick had to admit — good in his black suit and\u2026 well, aviators.<\/p>\n

Pushing Nick aside, Emerald flew down the stairs with a huge smile on her face. Nick frowned when he recognized the man behind the sunglasses, but it was Pearl who asked the question first: \u201cWhat the hell is he doing here?\u201d She came up behind him and watched Emerald make small talk with Officer Brian Littrell.<\/p>\n

Shrugging nonchalantly, Nick went down the stairs.<\/p>\n

Pearl followed. \u201cI smell something else in this vacation, Carter,\u201d she blurted, her eyes narrowing. \u201cK is up to something.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou think?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat, you thought the CIA would be here for some quality family time?\u201d<\/p>\n

Ah, he just adored Pearl.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was hoping to see a sexy escort welcoming me, Littrell,\u201d Nick said as soon as they joined the pair. \u201cYou\u2019re not really what I had in mind.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brian opened his mouth, but before he could retort, he saw his cousin coming towards them. Ignoring Nick, he shook hands with K. The other four agents all looked skeptically at them when they didn\u2019t even exchange any words.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s going on, K?\u201d Pearl asked as soon as they were inside the limo. \u201cThis is more than just a vacation, isn\u2019t it?\u201d<\/p>\n

K looked at his agents. Their faces all wore identical expressions as they waited for an explanation. He slowly took five pictures out of the file folder Brian had handed him.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Pearl indicated, we\u2019re not really here for a vacation.\u201d K stopped and glared at Nick, who let out a soft curse. \u201cYou may have heard about the strange stuff happening over at Disney World by now. And if you haven\u2019t…\u201d He nodded for Brian to continue talking.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the past couple of days, the weather at Disney World has gone crazy. It\u2019s been snowing constantly, and the weirdest thing is, it\u2019s not even melting. Not only that, but the characters have been acting weird as well.\u201d Brian sighed and looked at K\u2019s face intently. \u201cI just learned from a source that Mickey Mouse was seen flipping off kids.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nick spat out the soda he\u2019d been drinking while Pearl and Shazam yelled a loud \u201cWhat???\u201d at the same time.<\/p>\n

Emerald chuckled softly. \u201cThat\u2019s the Disney spirit for ya.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe there\u2019s a certain terrorist organization behind this,\u201d K continued, trying to keep their attention focused on his words. \u201cThey call themselves FANS, and this man\u2026\u201d He handed each agent a photograph of a dark-haired man with a ferret on his shoulder. \u201c\u2026We have strong evidence that this man is the leader of the organization. We also suspect he\u2019s the one behind the sabotage at Global Idol and the recent threat in Antarctica.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDoes he have a problem with his eye?\u201d Nick blurted, studying the picture carefully. The leader\u2019s left eye was slightly closed.<\/p>\n

Shazam rolled his eyes at Nick\u2019s lack of focus. \u201cSo, boss, what are we supposed to do now? Look for this man at Disney World?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not sure if we can find him straight away. And there\u2019s a high possibility that he could notice us easily.\u201d K took the fake Disney ID cards out of his pocket. \u201cThat\u2019s why we\u2019re going inside undercover. I arranged fake IDs for all of us, and a staff room is waiting for us with the necessary equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNecessary equipment — meaning undercover costumes?\u201d Emerald asked, already knowing the answer.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, indeed.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNiiiiice.\u201d Nick wiggled his eyebrows. \u201cI won\u2019t say no to having some Playboy Bunnies around.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pearl hit him upside the head. \u201cThere are no Playboy Bunnies in Disney World, you dork.\u201d<\/p>\n

Emerald rolled her eyes. \u201cIdiot.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHere we are,\u201d K said, only to stop them from bickering with each other again. He was going to reconsider joining the missions from now on; these guys were making him age faster than he was supposed to.<\/p>\n

The Hummer limo made its way through access roads made for the Disney employees and stopped in front of a gate. The agents all got out and followed K, who showed the fake ID to a monitor. Within seconds, the door opened with a beep, and they went inside the labyrinth of tunnels built beneath the amusement park.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe gotta be quick before someone notices us,\u201d K said. To their luck, the tunnels were crowded with Disney staff members running back and forth in too much of a hurry to pay them any attention.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat Sleeping Beauty looks hot,\u201d Nick remarked. Pearl heard him and smacked him upside the head.<\/p>\n

K shot him a glare, the same one he had already shot a thousand times since that morning. \u201cThis way,\u201d he said through gritted teeth and motioned to his left. He was satisfied when the agents followed him obediently.<\/p>\n

Because he knew the tunnels like the back of his hand, it took K only a couple of minutes to find the wardrobe room with the costumes.<\/p>\n

\u201cHere we are–\u201c<\/p>\n

\u201cHands off! I\u2019m first to pick an outfit!\u201d Nick rushed inside, almost pushing K into the doorframe, and started rummaging through a pile of costumes.<\/p>\n

\u201cDisney doesn\u2019t have a character named Moron, Nick,\u201d Emerald sniped. \u201cThat\u2019d be a perfect fit for you, though.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shazam chuckled. \u201cGood one, Emerald.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHa-ha. Funny, Emerald, very funny.\u201d Nick looked up and threw her a black pelerine and a green mask that resembled Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty. \u201cWhy don\u2019t you try this on? Maybe the kids won\u2019t be scared by how you look in real life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Emerald flipped him her middle finger as K flashed his infamous glare yet again.<\/p>\n

Sighing with a shake of his head, K pushed Nick aside and waded through the clothes. \u201cI had already sorted out which disguises we could use to sneak into the park on my way here,\u201d K said as he browsed the clothes. \u201cSince I used to work here–\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou did WHAT??\u201d The agents stared at each other in shock. Each was thinking the same thing: they couldn\u2019t imagine their superior working at Disney World.<\/p>\n

\u201cI used to work here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shazam turned to the other agents. \u201cI\u2019m not hearing things, right?\u201d<\/p>\n

Nick\u2019s mouth hung wide open, and his eyes were about to pop out with shock. \u201cYou worked for Disney? When? Why? When? WHY?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLong time ago,\u201d K said briefly. He wasn\u2019t totally sure if he wanted to share the details of his pre-agent life. \u201cAnd as my own agents, I would\u2019ve expected you to question how I knew so much about Disney World and how I could get us all in here without any trouble at all.\u201d His voice was reprimanding.<\/p>\n

Emerald shrugged. \u201cYou always know everything.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGood try at changing the subject, K,\u201d Pearl said with a wry smile. Since she was privy to classified information, she was a little surprised that she hadn\u2019t known about K\u2019s previous life. But then again, he was the top agent and her superior. When he didn\u2019t want her to know something, he had enough power and tools in his hands to make sure the files stayed in the dark.<\/p>\n

K let out a deep sigh and turned around to face the agents. \u201cWell, I used to work here. It was at least fifteen years ago, before my agent years when I needed to save money in order to get the education I wanted. Satisfied?\u201d<\/p>\n

His eyes searched every agent, one by one, and when he heard nothing except a couple of mumbles of, \u201cOkay, fine,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince it was my main character at the time I was working here\u2026\u201d K went further down in the closet line and pulled a hanger off the rack. \u201c\u2026I\u2019ll go as Aladdin.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs who?\u201d Nick burst into laughter, pointing out the outfit. \u201cThose white pants will look so cool, I\u2019m sure–\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou better stop while you\u2019re ahead, Blondie,\u201d Pearl muttered, noticing K\u2019s strange and overall grumpy mood. He seemed distant from all of them; for her, it was obvious that his mind was elsewhere.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd the purple vest, showing off your muscles, K–\u201d<\/p>\n

Ignoring him completely, K went back to sort through the costumes.<\/p>\n

\u201cGonna wear the hat as well?\u201d Nick chuckled. \u201cAladdin wears a hat, doesn\u2019t he?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not a hat, doofus; it\u2019s called a fez<\/em>,\u201d Shazam said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhatever. You did dance like him too, right, K? Tell me you did!\u201d<\/p>\n

Brian rolled his eyes. \u201cDoesn\u2019t he know when to shut up?\u201d he asked Emerald. It was so easy to see that it was plain torture for him to be anywhere near Nick.<\/p>\n

\u201cWish he had an off button,\u201d Emerald grumbled.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll be someone charismatic,\u201d Nick spoke again, totally oblivious to the fact that he was becoming quite annoying. \u201cI wanna be, like, one of the cool ones.\u201d He frowned. \u201cName me a cool character at Disney!\u201d<\/p>\n

Pearl rolled her eyes and let out a deep sigh. \u201cGoofy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGoofy\u2019s not cool; he\u2019s cute. I want cool.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s wrong with cute?\u201d<\/p>\n

K appeared again through the clothing racks, holding a pile of costumes in his arms. He shoved a whole costume at Nick.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat am I going as?\u201d Nick checked the light brown costume with a confused look. Seconds later, his eyes grew big. \u201cThis has a tail!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause you\u2019re going as Abu, Aladdin\u2019s monkey,\u201d K said calmly. The look on his young agent\u2019s face was priceless. \u201cYou asked for it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll look stupid.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGo to the back of the room and change, Nick.\u201d K sent him a stern look. \u201cNot gonna repeat it again.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHa, Carter, that tail\u2019s gonna look so cute on ya!\u201d Shazam yelled behind Nick, who was solemnly making his way to the dressing room.<\/p>\n

K shoved another pair of clothes against Shazam\u2019s chest. \u201cYou\u2019re going undercover as Prince Charming.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHaha, Sham-poop, who will look stupid now?\u201d Nick\u2019s muffled voice could be heard from the depths of the room.<\/p>\n

\u201cPearl\u2026\u201d K handed out another outfit. \u201cCinderella.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ve got to be kidding me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ignorance being his ally, K continued towards Emerald and Brian. \u201cYour costumes were pretty huge to handle, so I left them at the back.\u201d His eyes darted from Brian to Emerald. \u201cYou\u2019re going as Daisy Duck.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy the fuck do I gotta dress up as Daisy Duck?\u201d Emerald rebelled. \u201cHell, I\u2019d prefer covering up as Maleficent one hundred times to Daisy Fucking Duck.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd you\u2019re gonna be Donald Duck.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOh boy! My name\u2019s Donald Duck!\u201d Brian did his best impersonation of the famous Disney character. If nothing else, he could make Emerald laugh.<\/p>\n

Letting out a sheepish giggle, Emerald massaged her forehead and went off to change. \u201cYou owe me double, K,\u201d she muttered as she walked on. \u201cThis is the second time I\u2019m being a clown for a mission.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel ya, cuz.\u201d Brian nodded in agreement as K sent yet another angry look towards Emerald. \u201cNever really knew it\u2019d be such a tough job to handle agents. Well, of course, they lack the proper training and discipline of CI-\u201c<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t even start on that,\u201d K said with a scoff. \u201cWe\u2019ve only got a couple of minutes left. Hurry up.\u201d<\/p>\n

Exactly three minutes later, the HimTak agents, accompanied by one CIA officer, rejoined in the center of the room, all talking in unison and none looking at all like an agent.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis fucking head is making me sweat!\u201d The Daisy Duck head muffled Emerald\u2019s grumpy voice, which conflicted with the happy face plastered onto the mask.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is so tight; I\u2019m stuck in it! My ass is itching!\u201d Nick\u2019s whiny voice joined hers. \u201cAnd I got a huge tail! I look ridiculous! HEY! Watch out, Shazam!\u201d<\/p>\n

Shazam, who had just stepped on Nick\u2019s tail, fidgeted in his red and cream suit, which turned him into Prince Charming. \u201cShut up, monkey. I can barely breathe in this fucking thing; how the hell am I gonna fight with anyone?\u201d<\/p>\n

Pearl let out an exasperated yell as she tried to adjust the blue satin dress. \u201cStupid dress! I can\u2019t fight or track anything in this dress! Couldn\u2019t I have gotten a costume with pants?\u201d She waved the pair of white gloves in her hand. \u201cAnd how the hell am I supposed to work on the machines when I wear these?? I won\u2019t even be able to see my tech!\u201d She motioned exasperatedly to a delicate, jeweled watch on her wrist.<\/p>\n

Despite the chaos filling the room, K appeared from the back, calm and collected, fixing the fez on his head. His presence seemed to calm the others as well because soon, all the yelling and whining had come to a halt.<\/p>\n

\u201cPearl and Shazam, your job is to track down whatever is causing the weather. Try to figure out where the snow is coming from without attracting any attention.\u201d K turned to the other two as Pearl and Shazam both nodded silently.<\/p>\n

\u201cEmerald and Brian, you wander around the park together. Keep your eyes open for anything remotely weird, especially other Disney characters. The men we\u2019re looking for could be in disguises as well. Keep in touch with the others at all times, and do not forget to act normal around visitors.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhatever, K,\u201d said Daisy Duck.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat about me?\u201d Nick\u2019s whiny voice was heard behind K\u2019s back.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re Abu, smartie. You\u2019re coming with me,\u201d K replied. \u201cLet\u2019s get down to business, everyone.\u201d With that, he opened the door and walked out into the corridor.<\/p>\n

\u201cSaid the man in a purple vest,\u201d Nick grumbled and followed K\u2019s lead as the other agents went their separate ways.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

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Episode 6: \u00a0It’s a Small World Part 3   As soon as the jet landed at the private airport near Walt Disney World, K sighed. He could hear his fellow agents chatting in the background, seemingly getting along better than they had a couple of hours ago. He\u2019d been on\u2026<\/p>\n

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