Blessing or Curse
Blessing or Curse?
Copyright: I own nothing…well except for the character of Joseph, and the overall plot…but everything else is owned by Disney.
Souls Connected Readers: Never fear, I am still working on that story, but this idea sprang into my head and hit me in the face with a large sack of bricks…ahem, I mean it was a good idea.
Chapter 1- Yeah, Sure
All was silent in a section of the vast Amazon Rainforest. Animals moved slowly through the canopies and through the sparse ferns of the jungle floor. Suddenly a person crashed through the tops of the trees and the animals within earshot either fled or hid from the figure, a figure whose parachute was now stuck in the branches of a tree.
"Oh c'mon not now" the figure complained tugging on her parachute 'Someone needs me come on no-"she was cut off when her parachute unattached itself and she began to fall.
The young woman, because that's what she was- a petite young woman, didn't seem worried. In fact she was grinning "About time!"
She drew and fired her grappling hook, which snaked out and wrapped around an unbroken tree branch. With a spin and a tumble she landed on her feet, crushing some under growth.
"While that was fun I really got to get to" she checked the business card wade, her computer whiz and intelligence gatherer, had given her "Last Hope Junction…huh weird name. If I don't hurry though, it might be impossible to fix their problem."
The young woman turned and began to make her way, following wade's directions to avoid getting lost in the forest. She gave a small laugh and corrected her previous statement "What am I talking about? Anything's possible for a possible!"
She was indeed Kim Possible, Twenty year old college student and constant savior of the world. Even with college to deal with Kim, and to a lesser extant her friend Ron Stoppable, still saved the world.
Not everything had run away with her impromptu landing, a pair of eyes stared out at the retreating figure of the teen heroine. Cold amber eyes watched every move Kim made and one thing was clear in the gaze….hunger.
Kim finally made it to what seemed to be a path and followed it to a clearing adjacent to the famous Amazon Rainforest. In the clearing a well maintained house of dark brown wood stood, and a small dock with a motorboat tied to it was nearby.
Kim ran over to the house and knocked on the door. When it opened she gasped and the figure just smirked "Betcha' didn't expect to see me here, did you princess?"
Earlier
Shego sat in a chair behind a counter in her store, yeah that's right HER store. Various supplies geared towards fighting back the jungle and survival and general hung from the walls or sat stacked on shelves.
She was waiting for a certain red-headed heroine, she needed to tell the girl something, and she was giving up being a villain.
Yep, master thief and all around bad guy Shego was throwing in the towel, calling it quits if you were. Funnily enough it was her previous boss, a blue man named Dr. Drakken. He was a bumbling mad scientist who tried to be a villain.
Shego had mostly stayed with him because he needed someone to protect him from himself, Oh and he paid very well.
Well the silly man had been creating some sort of bomb to threaten the world with and it had finally happened. As he was creating it something went wrong and the bomb and detonated with Drakken ten feet away from it.
Shego had managed to survive, but sadly the good doctor had been almost completely incinerated. "He was annoying yes, but he was my responsibility, and he depended on me, and I failed him" she thought with a sigh "but" she argued with herself "It was his faulty mechanics, the silly blue bastard shouldn't of been messing with things he didn't understand."
Her internal reverie was interrupted by a knock on her door. "'Bout time pumpkin" she muttered as she got up and opened the door….which brought them to now.
"S-Shego? Is that you?" Kim asked, her voice shacking slightly.
Shego was standing in the doorway, pale green skin standing out against a white shirt and a pair of black leather pants and boots. Her Raven hair, long enough to reach the small of her back was pulled up in a long ponytail. The green undertone in her hair was barely noticeable, but visible.
"Yes, me Shego" she pointed at herself with a smirk then a Kim "You Kimmie, Understand?"
Kim's eyes had become slightly watered and she launched herself to Shego, wrapping her arms around the older woman's waist.
"Whoa there princess, What the Hell are you doing" Shego asked with a bemused look on her face, to stunned internally to turn away.
"I thought you were dead, like Dr. Drakken" she looked into Shego's face "When we found your hand, we lost hope for finding you intact."
Shego blanched involuntarily and flexed hand. During the explosion Shego had attempted to reach Drakken, but her hand had been severed by shrapnel before she could do anything useful.
"Awww Kimmie, I didn't know you cared" Shego said with false sweetness to cover up the fact that the memory still disturbed her.
Kim released her hold and looked Shego up and down "Of course I was worried, I'm a hero remember, I don't like it when anyone dies" she looked away quickly "especially you."
The green woman's eyebrows raised ever so slightly at that last comment and Kim attempted to save herself "You know, you're my only challenge" she finished lamely.
"O.K….anyway the reason I called you" she began, but Kim interrupted.
"Wait, you called me" the sight of the presumed dead villainess had completely ousted her mission from her mind.
"Yeah that was me" Shego rolled her eyes "I need to tell you something."
An expression of mild confusion crossed over Kim's face "What is it?"
"Well I'm done with being a villainess, I just want to retire, I'm done playing this game" Shego said nonchalantly like it was nothing.
Kim's eyes practically popped out of her head "You!? Why, it seemed like you had so much fun as an evildoer..." Kim paused "Not that I'm complaining of course."
Shego frowned slightly "You ask too many questions, but if you have to know its little things like near death experiences that subtly change your world view." She left out her thoughts on Drakken that was private information after all.
"Anyway Princess, after almost dying I've decided to throw in the towel" the green woman motioned at her surroundings "This is my life now."
Kim's eyebrows stayed raised "You're willing to stop doing what you've been doing for years and run a store?" Kim wasn't trying to be rude, but she just didn't see the older woman just stop doing what she had been doing, namely being an international thief and villainous sidekick.
"What your saying is that how can I forget the adreniline rush" Shego smirked "Kimmie, I live in the Amazon Rainforest, exciting things happen here all the time."
Kim opened her mouth, shut it then said "Thank you for telling me, I'll see you around I suppose" and the red headed heroine began to walk out of the store.
"Wait" Shego said "You know, one thing I have missed is our fights so…if you want to..."
Kim turned and asked "Are you asking me to spar with you?"
Shego grinned a smile, not a hint of sarcasm in sight "Well...Yeah, That'd be cool."
Kim smiled warmly and nodded "Sure I'll come spar with you Shego" she started to walk out, then turned again "I'm really glad you're not dead Shego."
Shego's smirk returned with a vengeance "So am I Kimmie, So am I."
Kim turned and walked out of the house and back the way she came. "After a short walk in the woods I'll call for Wade" she thought "but for now I believe that I will enjoy the view."
Indeed Kim reveled in her surroundings; one thing she had always loved was the outdoors, the freedom of it. She had started her business as a heroine because she felt that people needed her, she kept doing it because she felt that she was freest doing something that nobody else would think as prudent or safe.
What Kim truly reveled in was being different, because in her mind normal equaled boring and one thing a Possible would not let itself become was boring.
As she was thinking to herself and walking in near bliss she managed to stray of the path. Her awareness was near its peak however, but she didn't notice the black form stalking towards her.
Kim heard a branch creaking above her and she looked up and saw a huge black panther perched on a thick branch. Cold fear griped at Kim, but she didn't let it control her. She moved back slowly because it was never smart to turn your back on a predator.
The panther tensed and pounced aiming straight back at her. The red head leaned back and kicked both feet into the panther's chest, flipping it over her. The cat was heavy, but she managed it.
The panther got back up and turned to its prey again. Kim began to back away until something caused her to stumble. The panther smiled at her, in a very human-like way. While not able to completely finish the motion, it managed to get close enough.
It doing that caused Kim to lose her balance and she stumbled, which was enough for the predator. It pounced again and this time pinned Kim to the ground. Kim screamed and punched it square on the nose.
It yowled and clawed at Kim's sides, and the heroine felt blood soak her clothing. She punched and kicked, but the cat was implacable. It lowered its head to her shoulder and bit deep, almost to the bone
Kim was screaming now, but she didn't give up, she never gave up. But her limbs began to lose their strength and her attacks were becoming weaker and weaker.
Suddenly what seemed to be a green blur shot out of the darkness and rammed into the panther. Kim blinked and saw Shego standing over arms out, keeping the Panther at bay. She was speaking "Enrique No! She is under my protection!"
The cat snarled and paced back and forth staring at Kim. "No Enrique, she's mine, under my protection! Must I teach you again why I am Alpha!"
At that last statement the Panther gave one last snarl and retreated into the darkness. Shego muttered "Impudent Bastard!"
Kim's last conscious thought was Shego picking her up and taking her away towards her house with Shego's words echoing through her head "You'll be okay princess, don't worry-your under my protection."
Later
Kim awoke and shot straight up in bed, then immediately wished she didn't. Everything hurt, especially her shoulder. She touched it then took a closer look. It had been stitched up and bandaged.
"About time you woke up Kimmie, If you were asleep any longer I would have been forced to charge you rent" Shego said with a smirk.
Kim looked up and saw Shego walking into the room carrying a bowl filled with water. The room was small, just a pallet and a small table was in the room. There wasn't even a window.
"S-Shego, what am I doing here…where am I!" suddenly images of a black panther attacking her, EATING her, filled her head.
Kim whimpered at the memory and curled into a ball. The sense of helplessness as the cat had eaten her was washing over her.
Shego sighed and put the bowl down on the table. She walked over to Kim and massaged her back. "Shhh, its ok, nothings gonna hurt you now" the green woman said soothingly.
Kim grabbed hold of Shego and held her close, thinking it was safe there…like she was supposed to hug her. "Shego, you saved me." Kim finally said tearfully."
"Yeah, I suppose I did" Shego confirmed "Just don't tell anyone."
Kim eventually let go of Shego and the older woman stood and began to unwrap her bandages. With a cool rag she began to wash the wounds on her shoulder and on her sides. Shego cursed when she reached the red-heads sides.
Kim looked down and saw that the wounds on her sides were already healed completely, just white scars remaining.
Kim looked up with fear in her eyes "Just how long have I been asleep."
Shego was frowning "Just since yesterday, it's only been twelve hours."
Kim touched the shiny new scars "Then this shouldn't be possible, I mean this is pushing my families motto a little bit!" she said, a bit of panic still apparent in her voice.
"I was afraid of this happening" Shego said with a hard sigh "Damn you Enrique, I told him not to hunt near my establishment!"
"Shego what are you talking about?" Kim asked, relatively disturbed with the green woman's words "Who is Enrique?"
"Enrique was the panther that attacked you last night." Shego said.
"But Shego, why would it care if you told it anything- unless you own it" she looked sharply at the pale woman.
"I am Alpha, he should listen to me" Shego mumbled, louder "You don't understand…not only is he that panther, but he is also a boat worker in the nearby town of Belguese."
"I don't understand Shego" Kim said with a puzzled look on her pretty face.
Shego sighed "Kimmie, Enrique….was a were-panther, a lycanthrope."
Kim scoffed, she couldn't help it "What like a werewolf?"
Shego stared back very seriously "Yes"
Kim just nodded her head "Right, I think someone's been in the jungle too long"
Shego growled at the girl as she began to get up and put on her shirt, as before she was only wearing her pants and sports bra. "Damn it Princess, this isn't a joke."
"No of course not" Kim said holding back a look of complete disbelief "Look Shego thanks for taking care of me, but I've got to get home."
"Kim, I'm not kidding, you can't go home" Shego's eyes widened as she remembered something "My God, don't go, this Friday's the full moon."
Kim just began to back out the door with her held up in a sign of surrender "I'll be extra careful Shego."
"Fine, if you don't want to listen to me, you deserve what's coming!" Shego shouted at her, but Kim was already gone.
"Stupid Bitch" Shego muttered "She's gonna be in for it, the only question is…Why do I care so much?"
Once outside Kim contacted Wade, who had been about to send Global Justice, an international group of police pretty much, to go and find what had become of Kim. She assured him she was fine and asked for a ride home.
Once home her parents were of course happy to see she was okay, but this kind of thing happened a lot, so they were a tiny bit desensitized. Ron was equally happy; he had been worrying as much as wade.
Ron Stoppable was her blond Sidekick and best friend since kindergarten. He and his pet naked mole rat Rufus made up the second half of team possible.
All throughout the week Kim noticed things she never did before. She could smell everyone-her dad smelled of Rocket fuel, her brothers smelled like explosives-which she didn't even know was a smell, and Ron smelled of Nacos and hot sauce, probably from his favorite eatery, Bueno Nacho.
What disturbed her though was smelling her mother after she came in one night from work. Her mother was a first class brain surgeon, about world famous actually and she usually had to work late.
Kim had awoken to the smell of strawberries, her mothers preferred soap but there was something else. Kim sniffed at the air and licked her lips, whatever that smell was it was quite enticing.
She walked out of her room and she heard her father and mother talking downstairs. "It just never gets easier does it Anne" Mr. Possible said soothingly."
"No" Mrs. Possible replied shakily "that's not it, it's the fact that it gets easier that's bothering me. It should never get easy to have another's blood on ones hands."
That stopped Kim cold. She finally recognized the smell; it was a sharp, coppery smell. It was the smell of blood. Kim had covered her mouth and then ran to the bathroom, where she proceeded to throw up her supper.
So now it's Friday, and the full moon was rising. Kim was in the Middleton Park with Ron walking home after a supper at Bueno Nacho. Kim was in the process of making Ron very uncomfortable.
"Uhh KP, could'ja not put your hand there" Ron said for the second time in as many minutes. As the night had worn Kim had become clingier, touching Ron whenever she got the chance, and frankly it was freaking the poor boy out.
Months ago, when she had been his girlfriend she had rarely touched his person as much as he was tonight. Their relationship had ended when they had decided that it was time to have sex. They had gotten half-way undressed until they looked at each other.
Kim had said "Are you feeling anything?" and Ron just shook his head and said "Nope." Then they had both laughed and agreed just to be best friends. It was quite frankly like they both had expected the outcome, since it didn't really come as a shock to either of them.
Ron considered Kim his sister, so the constant touching was making him uncomfortable. In Kim's defense, for some reason Ron was irresistible tonight. The way he moved, the way he SMELLED.
"What's wrong Ronnie?" she whispered against his ear, tickling it as she blew air at it.
Ron shuddered at the pet name "Kim, are you feeling OK?
"Yeah, never been better" Kim giggled. She just couldn't help herself, it seemed as the night dragged on, the more tempting Ron became.
"Uh Huh, I seriously doubt that!" Ron muttered "Alright KP I think its time ta' go home!"
"Ahh, but Ronnie the night is young" Kim whispered seductively. She could hear everything, crickets chirruping, a dog barking, and…footsteps behind them.
"Ronnie?! Good God don't make me lose my supper!" a familiar voice spoke up from behind.
Shego was standing there arms crossed in a green tank top with baggy jeans. "Ronnie" Shego purred sarcastically "I need to borrow Kimmie for a quick second."
Ron stared suspiciously at the green woman, until he nodded. Kim had already explained to him that she was giving up being evil, and while he didn't quite trust her- he really thought Kim needed a little space at the moment.
As Ron beat a hasty retreat Shego pulled Kim quickly into a nearby stand of trees. "Where are we going Shego, why do you want to be alone with me" Kim asked with a suggestive smirk.
"Kim, listen to me you are going to change tonight!" Shego whispered at the red head.
"Change into what?" Kim asked but she missed Shego's reply as she suddenly stared up at the moon.
Something inside her growled and a sharp pain entered her chest. "W-what's happening to me" Kim asked with a gasp.
"I told you that you were attacked, and bitten by a were-panther" Shego said "Your one of us"
Kim wanted to say that it couldn't be, but what came out was "Can I stop it?"
Shego flinched at the fear in the red-headed teen's voice "No Kim, it can't be stopped- but it gets easier after the first time."
Kim just groaned, it felt as if a thousand red ants were crawling over her skin.
Shego just kept talking "Now, you're going to need one of two things when you change either sex of violence" she smirked half-heartedly "I don't think the sex path is opened at the moment so we're going to half to hunt"
Kim looked up, panic clear on her face "What if I hurt anyone?"
Shego smiled grimly "I have quite a bit more control than you do, I will make sure you don't hurt any humans."
"But that means you're a" Kim began.
"Yes Princess I'm one to, though actually I'm a leopard, not a panther."
All other conversation was cut off as suddenly Kim heard a pop in her chest. Shego rushed over and removed her shirt, and with a cutting motion cut off her pants.
Kim barely noticed as she was disrobed, the pain was so intense. She fell to all fours as her legs lengthened and bent, along with her arms. Her mouth suddenly felt very full as sharp teeth replaced her normal ones.
Kim felt bones rearranging all over her body, and even as she cried out she found her voice was becoming a cat-like growl. Muscles bunched and increased in size.
When Kim was finished she was covered in a dark red fur that matched her hair color and she had the golden eyes of a panther. She paced back in forth having trouble thinking like a human, instead instincts were driving hard at her mind-flashes of hunger, lust, and closeness surged through her.
She turned and saw a green leopard with black spots standing looking at her curiously. It walked over and rubbed its cheek against Kim's. The two purred happily. Kim's human brain was having trouble coping with all the information flooding through it, but her animal brain was working just fine.
The Leopard turned and walked away. After a couple of yards it cocked its head and threw it forward, meaning clear to both human and animal brain, Follow Me.
The two big cats stalked the woods of Middleton, until they brought down a large buck that had never even seen them coming. The bonus to being a lycanthrope was that they were larger than ordinary cats, not to mention stronger and faster.
As Kim bit into the deer's flesh and felt the warm blood enter her mouth she knew she should be horrified, but for now she just enjoyed feasting on her and the Leopards prey.
Just Enjoying a Job well done!
A/N- I was tied between wolf and big cats for Shego, but I decided she was very cat like- vain, lazy, and a relatively singular person.
Next Time: Shego teaches Kim the ropes about being a Lycanthrope, and a foe is brought into the story.