To say she was upset was an understatement. She wanted something to hit, a bag, a person, hell a concrete column sounded good. The redhead sighed. All the pieces were there, the artifacts, the synthdrone thieves, and the assault on Team Go. All of it was –right- there.
“Kimmie, stop it. You’re going to pound a hole in the wall with your forehead if you keep it up.”
“Not worried about my head?”
Shego smiled and wrapped her arms around the frustrated woman, “If you’re half as dense as I am, you’ll be fine.”
“I just can’t stand it. All the pieces are there, I know it. I can’t figure out how they all fit.”
Shego sighed, “You got to hand it to him. He learns fast. The closest he ever came to taking you out was when he was his most confusing. By taking as many bits as he can and meshing them together he’s able to make a plan that you or me can’t guess, and that’s out weakness. People like you and me can’t be proactive. We can only react. And plans like this, we can’t react too.”
“Please tell me you’re not admiring him.”
Shego sighed, “Not him, his abilities perhaps, but not the man himself.”
There was a light tap on the door. “Come in,” the red head said, her mind still muddling through the facts that plagued her mind.
It was Mego, “Look, I know no one is really happy to see us here, Hego especially, but Shego, we’re still family. We still want to be part of your life.”
Shego glared at the purple man standing before her, “You honestly don’t get it do you? Hego went to far once too often. I refuse to be related him.”
“Even if it means you disown the rest of us while you’re at it?”
It felt like a slap across the face, “You just don’t get it do you?”
Kim sighed, “I think you need to explain it to everyone Shego. Hego obviously never filled them in on what happened.”
Shego sighed, “Just as the bleeding stops here I go pulling the emotional stitches back out.” She felt disembodied as Kim led her back into the living room. Mego couldn’t quite place the last time he’d seen Shego look so broken.
Kim and Mego managed to round up Wego, and chase the other twins off. There they sat in the living room, Hego on the chair, Wego on the love seat; Mego leaned up against a wall, and Shego and Kim on the couch, the red head’s arm around the other woman for support.
“I think everyone remembers Dr. Tormentor. Or rather what he tried to do.”
Some heads nodded.
“It was the night of that incident where he held the city hostage with that Implosion Device of his. You three,” Shego gestured at Wego and Mego, “where dealing with his goons, while Hego scrapped the device with his usual style.”
“That left me and Dr. Tormentor. We faced off, and then he just started laughing, after all the man was insane, and babbling about how everything was undone. He didn’t try to fight, he didn’t try to run, he just jumped off the building.”
Shego was trembling as she tried to steady herself, “I-I tried to catch him, and I had him. I had one hand dug into the wall, and the other one was holding onto his arm.”
Her voice was trembling as the memory played back in her head, “He had a knife though. And he stabbed my arm. I-I let go. I didn’t mean to, I just couldn’t hold on with a knife in my arm.” She was fighting tears now, and Kim held her close.
“Then when I manage to get back on top of the building Hego just goes on about how I –LET- the man die. I had risked my life to save someone who tried to level the whole damn city, and I get blamed for his death.”
She glared at Hego, “That’s right you bastard. YOU’RE the reason I left Team Go, YOU’RE the reason I began to work for Dr. Drakken. I only have ONE thing to thank you for about it all. If it wasn’t for your STUPIDITY I wouldn’t have met Kimmie. That doesn’t get you off the hook in my book though, no not by a long shot.”
Hego’s head was hanging low. He didn’t try to defend himself; he just got up and walked out of the living room. The sound of the front door opening and closing was heard over the silence.
The remaining of Shego’s brothers didn’t know how to react. It was just too much to know how to react.
The pale green skinned woman slowly got up, leaving Kim on the couch and stumbled to the kitchen.
Kim was torn three ways. She wanted to make sure Hego was alright, only because it was the right thing to do. But the three males still in the room were in a state of shock. And of course there was Shego.
Almost as if he could sense the confusion on Kim’s mind, Mego smiled, “I’ll go check on Hego. You take care of my sister. I’m sure these two will be fine.”
Kim nodded; for once glad to have someone telling her what to do. She walked into the kitchen where Shego was. The woman was leaning over the sink, tears rolling off her face and onto the stainless steel.
“I hate him.”
“Shhhh…It’s okay, I know. It’s okay Shego.”
The older woman shivered as Kim hugged her from behind. She felt weak again. She hated feeling weak. “I’m sorry that I’m not as strong as you are Kimmie.”
“Shhh….you’re babbling now. You’re not weak. Especially since you’re the one person I ever counted on to actually push me. And you did. I got better because of you. A lot better. Also learned how to ignore people pushing my buttons. Not to mention I learned how funny love can be because of you.”
Shego smiled, “You’re just trying to make me feel better.”
“Well sort of. It’s true though. You’re a lot stronger than you think you are. Stronger than you give yourself credit for.”
Shego twisted in the other woman’s arms and held her close, “Thanks Kimmie.”
“For what?”
“Being there. For loving me. For everything.”
Kim blushed, “Flatterer.”
There was a throat cleared and the two looked over, it was Hego. He didn’t look as strong as he could be. In fact for a giant of a man he looked rather small. His eyes had dark rings around them, and looked liked they were sunk into the dark recesses of his head.
Shego looked away, “I’m not talking to you Hego.”
“Then…will you listen?”
Shego was going to say something, but Kim put a finger over the other woman’s mouth.
“I’m sorry. I know don’t consider anything I say worth anything, but I regret everything. I shouldn’t have blamed you for Dr. Tormentor’s death. I was angry at the man, and shocked that he was dead. I just…lashed out.”
The man turned and walked out of the kitchen, he stopped as a pair of arms wrapped around his middle. “I forgive you for being so stupid. Doesn’t mean you’re off the hook, but I forgive you.”
“Ron?”
“Mmmmmm….yes Josh?”
“I’ve been thinking….”
Ron faked fear, “Without warning me? I need time to make it to the bomb shelter!”
“Shhh….listen. You said that Dr. Drakken has been stealing things that give strange powers to people?”
Ron nodded.
“And that he’s been using goo-filled robot things to steal them?”
“Don’t forget that those goo-filled robot things steal just like Shego used too,” Ron pointed out with an air on sincerity.
“And that he’s actually called and harassed Shego once, as well, right?”
Ron nodded. He wasn’t sure where this was going, but he paid attention anyways.
“What if Dr. Drakken was trying to get revenge on Shego? Everything seems so strange for a world domination plot alone. Calling Shego, copying her style, and even stealing things that can give powers like hers seems petty. Unless he’s worried that she can stop him, and wants to stop her first.”
Ron felt like hitting himself, “Duh! God you have no idea how much I love you right now. You and your sexy brain.”
“So, you going to tell Kim?”
“First thing in the morning. When I can find my pants.”
Josh snickered, “Mmm…silly boy.”
Kim was honestly a little surprised to see Shego forgiving her brother. ‘Guess she just needed to hear him ‘fess up to everything he did wrong.’
The brother and sister parted, and Hego had a bit of his old self showing again. Shego’s siblings left a while later, by then Hego was back to his swaggering self.
Shego was writing in a small diary when Kim got out of the shower. The pen was scribbling things with a vengeance, and it was obvious the woman didn’t know Kim was there.
“Hey sexy, whatcha writing?”
Shego looked up, a slight tint of embarrassment on her cheeks, “Umm…you know…stuff…”
“Relax, your diary, your business. Honestly I’m a little surprised that you have one. I personally couldn’t keep one. I tried, but it actually made me dwell on things more often than I wanted.”
Shego grinned, “But some things are worth dwelling on.”
Kim raised an eyebrow as she pulled a large t-shirt on, “Oh?”
“For example I know a sexy red head that has been dwelt upon many a time.”
“Really now? Sexy too? Better not let me find out who it is, I just might get jealous.”
Shego smirked, “I also heard she can do anything.”
“Now that much I doubt. There has to be something she can’t do.”
“Date boys?”
Kim tried to not smile, “Well that’s a start I guess.” She crept into the bed and snuggled the other woman. “Anything else she can’t do?”
“Stop loving me?”
“Damn straight. And don’t you forget it.” The red head dozed off. She was too tired to attempt anything. At least for now.
Shego stashed her diary and snuggled up the red head. She wasn’t really ready for sleep, but it wasn’t a bad idea. She let herself go and the darkness came and swallowed her as sleep came over her.
James sighed. It was hard to admit how grown-up his daughter was. It honestly scared him.
“Honey, go to sleep. Please.”
He sighed, “I’m sorry. I’m just worried about Kimmicub. Drew keeps getting more elaborate and complicated with these plots of his. I’m afraid that one of these times she’ll go out to stop him…and we won’t see her again.”
“Dear. I know you are worried, but with Ron, and Wade, not to mention Shego too, I really doubt that he stands much of a chance against Kim.”
He slumped down in his bed, “I guess so…”
“Good, now go to sleep.”
Ron wandered into the Possible house casually. He was always welcomed to visit, and it wasn’t uncommon for him to just wander in when no one answered the door. Especially at six in the morning.
He wandered into the kitchen, he didn’t really expect anyone to be up, and figured it be good to whip up something for everyone to eat.
Unfortunately he missed his chance as there was already someone there cooking. “Shego?”
“Mmmm? Oh, Stoppable it’s you.”
“You’re up early.”
Shego shrugged, “I went to bed early. Besides –someone- needs to make breakfast around here once in a while.”
Ron scratched the back of his head, “Still…this is really weird. It just doesn’t seem like you to be up before noon.”
Shego sighed, “I know. I just couldn’t sleep. But you just couldn’t let me have my little excuse could you.”
“Need some help?”
“Only if you’re up to chopping onions.”
The two worked diligently, whipping, chopping, and cooking. When they finished a small feast had been prepared. The first set of sleep coated eyes made their way into the kitchen and froze.
“Shego…you’re up early?” It was Dr. Possible.
“Umm…yeah…went to bed early.”
The red head nodded and plopped down in her usual seat. She raised an eyebrow at the cup of coffee sitting there. “Please tell me Ron didn’t make this.”
“Nope, Shego did it!”
She nodded and sipped the coffee. It was good. Some kind of hint of nutmeg and cinnamon in it, different, but good.
Slowly others shuffled into the kitchen. Ron noted with amusement that the Possible family was not noted for mornings. At least not on a Saturday.
Breakfast was eaten in silence. It was good, but no one really had to say it.
“So…um...Josh thinks he has an idea what Drakken is doing.”
Several people coughed, trying not to gag.
“Say what?” Shego looked at the blonde.
“Well…I was talking to him last night, and he figures Drakken either wants revenge on you, or he’s threatened that you might be a big threat because you know how his operation works.”
Kim pouted, “I’m not a threat?”
Ron sighed, “You are a threat, more so with Shego. He sees her as an asset to you, and this is his revenge for everything.”
Shego sighed. It made sense. The idea was perfect.
“So…Drew is trying to get to Kimmicub through Shego?”
Ron nodded solemnly.
Dr. Possible sighed and held her head in her hand, “This is simply insane. Why can’t he just stop? He’s tried at least a hundred times to take over the world. Why does he keep trying?” She slapped the table, causing everyone to jump. The syrup tipped over, creating a small sticky pool.
“Mom…”
“Kim. No.” The woman got up and turned to leave, but Kim stopped her.
“Mom stop. He does it because he’s crazy. He’s not going to be able to keep this up forever. He’s getting desperate to try and work against us. He won’t win.”
The older woman looked at Kim, her eyes were threatened to overflow, “You don’t get it do you? He’s not stopping. He wants the world, and he’s not stopping for anything less.”
“Dear, sit down and listen to yourself. You were the one telling me last night that Drew doesn’t stand a chance.”
The woman slumped in her seat. She couldn’t help it, she was scared. Her daughter’s biggest threat was out to hurt her again. And he was doing it by emotionally attacking her lover. It made her sick inside to think that Drew would stoop that low.
The twins had managed to sneak off during the conversation, normally they would offer some jokes to lighten the mood, but they were afraid that someone might snap at them with the gravity of the situation.
Kim sighed and leaned against the wall, “Mom, I’ve stopped Drakken before, and I’ll do it again. He should know better than to mess with my emotions.”
“Like Erik?” Shego’s curiosity was perked, “Why did you like him?”
Kim sighed, “I asked Wade the same thing. Turns out Drakken had designed him to give off pheromones that where keyed to me. I just turned to putty in that synthdrone’s hands because of it.”
Shego looked uncomfortable at the thought of Kim getting hot and heavy with a synthdrone. Even if it wasn’t her fault. “Umm…Kimmie…let’s just avoid that subject please.”
Kim grinned and hugged the squirming woman.
Kim’s parents looked at the sight with amusement, and Ron pretended it wasn’t happening as he sipped his milk. Better for them to forget the world existed while they still could. God knows how little time they could still do that.
Author’s Notes: So I hand fed it too you. You now know what Drakken’s been doing unless your Holmes like and deduced it already. Now a few things left to answer. Like where he is, what exactly is he doing with those artifacts, and why Team Go was attacked (for starters)? And of course what’s going to happen to Rufus.
Reviews are welcome, because after all it lets me know that people are enjoying this! And I –do- know you’re out there.