The Middleton Pact - Redux
Written by fulwiz
Beta by Wirenfeldt Jr
Disclaimer: I don't own Kim Possible, Disney does. I make no money from this story. The other characters come from my own twisted mind.
Warning: This story contains explicit sexual situations, mature themes, explicit violence, death and warped philosophy.
The story is KiAnGo. (And More)
If you find any of the above offensive, please don't read further.
CHAPTER 7: In The New Lair.
Wade led the four of them on a tour of the underground complex. Starting with the top level where the garage was located. he showed them the power system, and maintenance systems also on the same level, as he told them the story behind it all. “This place was built as a top secret research lab back in the 50's. It was shut down in the late 60's. The scientists who used to work here needed a newer and larger facility. They stripped out all their equipment and left it abandoned.”
He led them back to the elevator. “A few years ago I was poking around in a classified database, and I stumbled onto a reference to it.” He hit a button and the elevator started to move down. “I got curious and started digging for more information.”
They left the elevator on the next level. There were living quarters, consisting of eight apartments and a barracks big enough for 12 beds. It also had a cafeteria, lounge, and gymnasium. “Now this was about the time Kim was really getting into the whole hero thing, and I needed somewhere bigger than my bedroom to do my experiments. This place seemed perfect. I manipulated the data so there was no reference to the complex left anywhere. I even sent out false orders for the written records to be destroyed as part of a recycling effort.”
Kim pursed her lips in thought. “Covering your tracks. But what about the people who worked here? They knew about it.”
Wade grinned as he led them back to the elevator. “Sure they did. But since it was a top secret lab, they were all sworn to silence about it. Besides, most all of them are dead now.”
They went down another level. “So with no more information existing about this place, I set up the land surrounding it with a phoney ownership. It was sold to a series of different owners. Then back to me through a series of false fronts.”
He led them down a corridor and opened a heavy metal door. “This is my lab. It's the first thing I renovated.”
Kim immediately recognized it. She'd seen it in the background a few times when she'd talked to Wade on her Kimmunicator. It never occurred to her to ask where it was.
Wade showed them more rooms. All of them were large and empty. “As I acquired more technology, I set about restoring and updating the entire complex. It's now a completely self-contained habitation and work center for up to 20 people. These rooms can be setup as labs, or whatever, as needed.”
Down at the end of one last corridor, they came to a door that required a hand scan to get through. Inside, was a vast round room. It was obviously the command center of the entire place. It contained a central conference table surrounded by workstations and gigantic video screens. Those screens showed views from satellites, news channels, and shots of the areas they'd just seen. The place was seemingly packed with hidden security cameras.
As a scientist, James Possible was extremely impressed by the scope of the facility. One thing bothered him though. “I can understand you needing a place to do your research, but why restore the whole complex? I know you're good at what you do, but there is no way you could have anticipated all this.”
Wade chuckled. “I didn't. The thing is, I always intended this place for Kim. Had she stayed in the hero business, she'd have eventually needed someplace for her headquarters. Once I found out about all this going down, I started prepping it as her lair.”
Kim broke her awed silence. It was almost too much to take in at once. “Wade. Even if I live to be a hundred. I don't think I'll acquire a big enough vocabulary to tell you how much you rock!”
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Señor Senior Senior took a sip from his pineapple-lemon juice box, as he surveyed the empty dungeon. “Ah yes, my dear Bonita. It does appear that Hank Perkins has escaped. However, as I said before, I know nothing of how this was accomplished.”
Queen Bonnie fumed. “I thought you had video cameras all over this place?”
Señor Senior Senior gave her a twisted little smile. “But I do. Except in here. You wished this playroom setup so quickly, I had no time to install any.”
With a frustrated growl and a stamp of her foot, Queen Bonnie stormed away.
Señor Senior Senior chuckled to himself. Hopefully the loss of this distraction would be enough to make Bonita start acting in a proper villainous manner. If it did not, well he did have other methods. His smile grew wider as he made his way through his island lair. In a few minutes, he entered the underground grotto. There he found Hank Perkins, resting comfortably, in their getaway boat.
Stepping aboard, Señor Senior Senior said. “And now Mr. Perkins, I shall take you to safety.”
Hank Perkins gave a whispered croak. it was all he could manage after the torture he'd been put through. “How can I ever repay you for freeing me?”
With a villainous laugh, Señor Senior Senior replied. “Do not worry. I am sure that I will think of something.”
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(August 22nd 2007, 7:00 am)
Global Justice agent Benjamin Thayer looked at the orders in his hand. He glanced up at the line of trucks lining the street in front of the Possible house. Handing the papers back to the man in a moving company coverall, he nodded, and motioned for his troopers to let the man through. Over the next two hours the movers packed up and loaded everything in the house into container pods on the trucks. They even had a couple tow trucks, which soon had the vehicles in the garage in tow.
After the trucks drove off. Leaving a completely empty house behind. Thayer called into headquarters for new instructions. A few minutes later, Dr. Director's face appeared on his communicator. He asked her what he was supposed to do now.
She frowned at him. “What do you mean? You have your orders Thayer. Guard that house in case anyone comes back for something!”
Puzzled, Thayer replied. “But there's nothing left to guard. The moving company just left. They hauled everything away to storage. Just like your orders said.”
Betty pinched the bridge of her nose. She was getting tired of being one step behind. “And just what was the name of this moving company?”
Thayer looked at the invoice he'd been left with. “U-Load-It.”
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Ron Stoppable fell backwards onto his hotel bed with an sigh that was equal parts exhaustion and frustration. He and Yori were in Cancun, Mexico. They were helping with the rescue effort in the wake of Hurricane Dean. It felt good to be back in the saddle as it were. Helping people just like before. Things were different now. Working with Yori was great, but it wasn't the same as it had been with Kim.
He knew Global Justice was trying to keep him from attempting to contact Kim. Ever since he spoke with Dr. Director, he'd been unable to reach anyone who knew what was going on. Calls to the Possible home went unanswered. Worse yet, the last call he made this morning hadn't even rang. Instead, he'd gotten a disconnect notice. Wade was also out of touch. According to his mother, he was out of town, consulting at some kind of secret conference.
Requests for his assistance from Dr. Director, with sitches all over the world, kept them too busy to more actively try to find Kim. He couldn't turn down the requests for help. He just wasn't built that way. Time and again, Betty Director assured him she would tell him everything on his birthday. He would just have to wait until then. He glanced over at Yori. She was stretched out flat on the bed, already asleep. Even Rufus was curled up against her neck, snoring loudly. He set the alarm for two hours. They needed rest before they went back out to rejoin the rescue effort.
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In one of the lair's apartments, Shego lay in bed. Her wife was curled up beside her. She could see that, even in her sleep, Kim was troubled. It wasn't surprising after the shock she received last night. Reaching down, she stroked Kim's beautiful red hair and replayed last nights events in her mind...
After the tour, they'd gone to the lair's cafeteria for dinner. Just as they were sitting down to eat, a chime sounded. Wade told them it was a hit on Kim's website. He left for the command center to check it out. A few minutes later, he returned with a printout in his hand and a frown on his face. Without a word, he handed the paper to Kim.
Kim began to read it aloud.
By the order of the Council, and in accordance with the Pact. We recognize that, on August 21st of 2007 the following proclamation was made by the hero Dash DaMont.
“You two are the Villains here! And if your parents were harboring you, then they are just as bad!”
By vote of the Council this proclamation is deemed binding. Therefore the following persons are recognized as villains.
Kimberly Ann Possible
Shego Possible
James Timothy Possible
Anne Possible
Addendum: As James Timothy Possible and Anne Possible were neither present, or directly involved in the incident at which this proclamation was made. They may, by public renouncement, invalidate the Council's decision.
For moments Kim stared at the paper. She turned to her parents. “You guys have got to tell the world you aren't villains!”
Shego shook her head. She knew Kim didn't fully grasp the entire situation. “It's not that easy Kimmie. For your folks to keep from being villains, they have to publicly declare the two of us as evil, and vow to never have any contact with us. Ever again.”
Kim's eyes widened. “But that means...”
Shego nodded. “It means, either they become villains or you never see them again. Princess. Somebody on the Council must really, really hate you.”
...A knock at the door brought Shego's thoughts back to the present.
She slowly got up out of the bed. Trying her best not to disturb Kim's fitful sleep. She went to the door and opened it. Standing there was Anne Possible. She had dark circles under her eyes.
Anne glanced in Kim's direction. “How is she doing?”
Shego motioned for her mother-in-law to enter. “She finally got to sleep a few hours ago.”
She went back to the bed and lay back down. She slid her arms around Kim. Holding her close.
Anne came over and sat on the edge of the bed. “She was pretty upset last night. I can't blame her for overreacting.”
Shego met Anne's eyes. “Did you guys decide?”
Anne nodded.
Shego gently shook her wife. “Kimmie? It's time to wake up.”
Kim's eyes opened. She saw her wife laying beside her and smiled. Then she saw her mother was sitting on the edge of the bed. The smile faded to a worried look. “Mom are you OK?” She blinked the sleep out of her eyes. “Where's dad?”
Anne leaned in and kissed her daughter's forehead. “Your dad is on his way to pick up your brothers from Science Camp.”
Kim sat up. Jolted to full wakefulness. Memories of last night flooded back. She was instantly scared. She knew she had to ask, but at the same time she almost didn't want to know. “When will he be back?”
Anne closed her eyes for a moment. When she opened them again, she said. “Kim. Your dad isn't coming back.”
Kim felt tears well up in her eyes. She expected this. Her parents loved her, but she certainly couldn't expect them to give up their lives. It was too much to ask. She choked back her tears. “When are you leaving?”
Anne hugged her daughter, and shocked both women when she said. “I'm not.”
She stood and smiled at the dumbfounded looks on their faces. “Now. It's time for breakfast. Get dressed and come to the cafeteria. I'll explain everything while we eat.”
Anne turned and went out the door before either Kim or Shego could regain their composure. They quickly dressed and almost ran out the door. Still not being used to the large underground complex, they had no idea which way the cafeteria was.
Shego lifted her head and took a deep breath. “This way sweetie! I smell homemade pancakes.”
Their noses led them unerringly to their destination. As they stepped inside the cafeteria, they saw Anne putting a large platter of golden brown goodness on a table.
Wade was already sitting at the table. There was a half finished stack in front of him. He swallowed a bite. “Sorry for not waiting, but I just couldn't resist any longer.”
Anne motioned for the girls to sit. She made one last trip to the kitchen while they did. She returned with a large plate of bacon. Setting it down, she also took a seat.
Kim gave her mother an intense stare. “This looks great mom, but there's no way I'm gonna be able to eat til I know what the sitch is.”
Anne poured both girls a cup of coffee. “At least have some coffee. I'll try to explain things as best I can.”
For a moment Anne composed her thoughts. She took a sip of her coffee. “Your father and I talked about this all night. We both want to be there for you, but for your father it's probably the one thing that just isn't possible. James holds a very unique position in the scientific community. He is one of the foremost leaders in his field. That's something he can't just walk away from.”
She sighed. “But you already knew that. If he could, he would leave that all behind. He can't though, but for a very different reason. I'm talking about his problem with circus folk. I know it may seem like a silly thing most of the time, but in truth, it's a major phobia. He's never been able to talk about it to me. Your Nana, however, did tell me what she could.”
Anne refilled her coffee. “When James was very young, he got lost. He wondered for hours until a costumed hero found him. As the hero was taking him home, a villain attacked. There was a big fight. James was right there in the middle of it. It terrified him badly. Since then, he hasn't been able to cope very well with the whole concept of costumed heroes and villains.”
Kim thought about what she was hearing, and wondered. Many times in the past she associated with both. She was saddened to think it might have caused her father pain. She felt horrible. How could she never have noticed?
Anne seemed to understand her thoughts. “Now Kimmie, don't be upset. Your father has always coped as well as he could. That's the whole reason for the circus folk thing. It's his way of handling it. But it wouldn't work for prolonged exposure. That's the big reason your father could not stay. Also, there are your brothers to think about.”
Kim blinked. “The Tweebs?”
Anne smiled at her daughter's nickname for her brothers. “The boys are at a very impressionable age. And, as you know, they already have some less than normal tendencies. This would not be a good situation for them right now. So they will stay with your father and he will try to give them as normal a life as possible.”
Shego couldn't keep silent any longer. “Look Doc. I come from a pretty messed up family. I know what it's like to have everything go all screwy practically overnight. Now Kim probably won't like hearing this, but I gotta say it. You shouldn't stay. You should go with your husband. Live that normal life with him and your boys.”
Kim didn't like what her wife was saying at all. She also knew it was her heart talking. Her mind knew different. Knew that Shego was right. She fought with her emotions. “Shego is right mom. You should go with dad. It would be selfish for me to want you to stay. Dad and the Tweebs need you.”
Anne had to smile. This was exactly the reaction she expected. “I told you. Both James and I want to support you. Your father can't, but I can, and I will. Now I have to be completely honest about this. It's not just about you, Kimmie-Cub. You see, it's about me too. I've had a nice normal life. A rewarding job. A wonderful family, and a loving, caring husband. I'm willing to give most of that up. Not just for you, but for myself. I want more out of life, and this is the perfect opportunity.”
She could see the looks of shock and incomprehension on the faces surrounding her. “I'm not going to give up everything, and neither are you. Just because the rules say so, does not mean we can't bend them a bit. I won't have to give up James and the boys, because there's a great big loophole your father and I found last night.”
Kim didn't get it. Shego made it clear what had to happen. “But mom...”
Anne shook her head. “No buts. The Council only said that for us to invalidate their decision, we had to renounce you and Shego. It never said anything about renouncing each other.”
Shego was the first to work it out. “Of course! You can become a villain, but still be with your husband and boys, because the Council never said you couldn't!”
Kim was still trying to comprehend it all. Slowly, her mind worked it out. It could work, but it left one thing she still really disliked about the whole sitch. “I get it now, but that still means I can never have anything to do with dad again. I really hate that!”
Shego met Anne's eyes. She saw the answer to that problem when Anne smiled a wicked little smile.
Shego wrapped her arms around her wife. “Princess that's not as big a problem as you might think. You see, we're villains now. We will do what villains always do in cases like this... We'll cheat.”
Kim could not help herself. It had been there all along, and she'd been too dense to see it. She felt the frustration and tension slide away. She burst out laughing. Lifting her coffee mug, she made a toast. “Here's to being bad!”
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