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Providence
A Kim Possible Story
By falfurrian
Chapter 1
A pretty teen with gorgeous red hair and emerald eyes sat at the kitchen table, finishing a bowl of cereal. The tweebs, as Kim liked to call her twin ten-year-old siblings, slurped down cereal while their father read the newspaper drinking his coffee. Saturday morning meant you made your own breakfast in the Possible household. Even though Kim's mother was a world renowned neurosurgeon, her family had top priority. During the week she was always up early making sure everyone had breakfast, lunch, homework, jackets, etc. For this and infinite other acts of kindness, the family long ago decided to make Saturdays special for the most significant woman in their lives. This was her day to attempt a leisurely morning. It rarely worked out that way, but everyone felt better for the attempt.
The doorbell sounded, barley audible over the two brothers seeing who could make the most noise. "I'll get it!!" Kim's mom said from the front room.
Opening the front door she was greeted by a young man with messy blond hair and a toothy smile. "Hello Ron. Nice to see you." "Good morning Mrs. Dr. P," Ron said. "Isn't it a wonderful day? Is Kim ready? We're going shopping!" Ron was feeling exuberant. Friday had been another day of low grades and impossible amounts of schoolwork. But today, he was going to spend it with his best friend. Nothing in the world could be better. Kim had asked him to be there early to get a leap on the competition. Ron didn't completely understand the 'competition' part but had found out what early meant the night before.
"Come in Ron" Mrs. Possible said. "She is still eating breakfast. Help yourself to whatever...err ... is left on the table.""Before 11:00?"
"Yes Ron"
"Before 10:00"
"YES! I said early!"
"Ok Ok , How about 9:30?"
"8:30 Ron."
"OK. But that is way more than early on a Saturday. That is like wack early."
After that the subject changed from shopping to cheer practice, to grades, to the new show about tricking cars, to naked mole rats, to swim suites and on and on. When he finally got off the phone with Kim, he had forgotten to ask why they were going shopping.
Ron walked into the kitchen, "Hi KP" Ron said spotting his friend. Ron often found Kim at the breakfast table in her pajamas. But not today. He continued his greetings, "Mr. Dr. P," he said with a slight head bow. And finally, "Yoa there," pointing a finger and then giving the piece sign to Tim and Jim.
"Hi Ron." "Hello Ronald." Then "Hi Ron" in stereo as the twins spoke at the same time. "Did you bring Rufus?" Tim asked. At this name Rufus poked his head out of Ron's pants, and gave a thumb up to Tim and Jim along with a squeaky "howdy".
"Can we" ... "barrow Rufus" ... "for the day?" The twins asked in their shared sentence speak.
"I don't know," Ron said furrowing his brow. "What do you want to do with him?"
"We need him to do some" ... "repairs inside our new rocket", the twins exclaimed. "We dropped the self-activating" ... "engine igniter in the fuel tank" ... "and need someone to get it out" ... "before it goes off!"
Hearing this Rufus dove deep into Ron's pocket and attached himself to his master. "Ouww" Ron exclaimed as tiny claws dug into his leg.
Kim's Dad lowered his paper and chuckled, "Boys, you better let me help you with that igniter. Those things sometimes have a mind of their own." "Thanks Dad!" ... "You're the greatest!" "Yea, we thought you would be mad since we took the igniter from your 'special' draw." Tim and Jim looked at each other in surprise, "Oops! You weren't supposed to hear that."
Leaning towards his sons speaking quietly Kim's dad asked, "Was it one of the red and black stripped ones?" Jim and Tim looked at each other and them back to their Dad nodding. "Oh dear" Mr. Possible said rising from the table with a since of urgency. "Take me to your rocket boys. And it better be OUTSIDE!" The three left the kitchen. Tim and Jim managing to lead their Dad who was gripping an ear in each hand. Being a rocket scientist had its advantages and disadvantages. Mr. Dr. Possible had rediscovered both.
"So KP, what's on the shopping agenda for today?" Ron asked as he looked around for leftovers. He grabbed the last piece of toast from the table and pushed it into his month.
"At 9:00 we will arrive at Monarch & Seamstress to see what they have, we will then go to Char Dress to see if they have anything better, then we'll go to Party Pants to see what they have. After that we'll circle back to get the best dress. Of course we'll have them hold the dresses I like so we don't have to hurry. Then we can look for shoes!"
"Wow KP. This sounds like you're looking for a special dress or something." Kim looked at Ron like he had rocks in his head. "Didn't you hear what I said last night? We're shopping for the spring formal!"
"Oooohhhhh..." Ron said. Now understanding perfectly why this shopping trip was so well planned. Kim put serious effort into selecting the right outfit for the occasion. He had seen this pattern before. Plus, this was a girl thing.
Ron was serious about buying his cloth in the opposite way. Seriously against it. Kim didn't like the way he shopped for clothing and would have nothing to do with it. He shopped at Smarty-Mart and chose whatever was comfortable and inexpensive. He could pick out an entire year's worth of clothing in about 10 minutes. If they would put all four season's clothing out at the same time, once a year shopping would be a reality for Ron.
Kim's Mom had entered the kitchen when her husband left with their sons in tow. "Are you really going to drag poor Ron all over those shops while you pick out a dress and shoes?" she asked. "That doesn't sound like much fun for him."
Ron quickly spoke up "No problem here! A day with Kim is always the best. No matter what we're doing. Besides, I might get a chance to talk with some available ladies while we're out shopping. They still have a chance to step out with a bon-digitty dancer." Believing Mr. Possible might be confused, Ron added quietly, "I haven't found a date for the spring dance yet." Then he displayed his most confident smile and slicked back his hair. "Who could resist this?" at which point he assumed a goofy looking stance that was meant to show charisma. It fell well short of conveying his desire. Kim and her Mom exchanged a knowing smile.
"Your Father enjoys helping me shop for clothing, so maybe it's not such torture." Mrs. Possible said. A light toughed her eyes and a Mona Lisa smile crossed her lips.
"Come on Ron. I don't think any of the 'ladies' here are available for the dance." Mrs. Dr. Possible chuckled as her daughter grabbed Ron by the shirt and pulled him away from the table. "You two have fun!" she said as the two teens headed for the front door.
Ron meant every word about shopping with Kim. They had been on hundreds of such trips. He and his friend used to be looking for the latest Cuddle Buddies (which Ron was NEVER to discuss with ANYONE), and then later cool school clothes, and now party dresses.
He enjoyed seeing Kim get excited about new clothing, or anything for that matter. Even though he didn't put much effort into what he wore, shopping with Kim was serious business. 'Kim's such a selfless person.' Ron thought as they headed toward the front door. 'No one else would saving the world and still be so cool about everything. I'm going to do my best to make her feel special today.'
Kim had everything ready to go. Her light coat hung by the front door with her small purse on the floor close by. She didn't pick up the coat but grabbed her purse. "I'll be home before 4:30." Kim yelled opening the door and walking though with Ron. 'Boo-yao! Kim remembered Temple.' Ron thought, 'Such a friend.'
The two started walking towards the mall. "So Kim, just how formal is this dance? Will you need a long gown or something shorter?" "Shorter" Kim said flatly. Her thoughts drifting back to her mother's comment about shopping with Dad. 'Was mom smiling? I wonder what she was thinking.' She turned her attention back to her friend. 'It's super of Ron to go shopping with me. I have been looking forward to this forever.' "Thanks for doing this Ron." Her compliment had just made his day. With a big smile he said, "Anything for my best friend."
She remembered Ron's comment, and that goofy look, concerning his date situation. She smiled at his confidence but felt a little sad for her friend. 'I wish more people would see him as I do.' They walked on to the mall enjoying how the warm sun cut through the chilly air. "Shego! Shego! Are you out of the bathroom yet!" "Your manners are atrocious," Shego said as the exited the lavatory. "Do you know that? Some times I think my brother would be better company."
Dr. Drakken ignored his assistant's comments. "I have devised the perfect plan for eliminating Kim Possible as a threat to our future plans." "This is just what I need," Shego said under her breath. "I haven't laughed all day." "You deserve partial credit for this plan, so I am giving it to you." "Well, then it might just be worth a listen." "Enough credit," Dr. Drakken snapped. "We're going to breaking Ms. Possible's heart so completely she cannot focus." Shego rolled her eyes in amazement, "What part of this plan did you get from me? I don't recall any of this. It smells way to lame ..." "Zip it Shego and listen. You know that teens are fragile, pathetic pre-people. Always going to pieces over the next good- looking boy or girl that they see. What if Kim Possible couldn't have her next desire?" Shego stood in front of Dr. Drakken, arms crossed, "I'm listening. I'm real not sure why just yet, but I am listening. So how do you plan to pull this off?" Anger flashed in Shego's eye and started walking toward Drakken. Her arms now by her side, ignited in green flame. "If you tell me it's that mind control chip..." "NO! NO! It is not that!" Dr. Drakken explained, shrinking from the approaching woman. "I would never even THINK about such cruel and unusual punishment again." Sweet was running down Dr. Drakken's head and neck has he hurried to tell the rest of his plan. "We simply have to do the same thing as advertisers and governments. Misinformation and implanted by subliminal messages. But the real beauty of this plan is that it is not a frontal assault. We will be using Kim's friends against her." Shego stopped within striking distance and stood at the ready. "Then, once she is in a weakened condition. We will simple pick up the fragile little birdie, and CRUSH HER like a doll!" "I still don't see what part of this plan you got from me, but I think my weekend is open. Especially if it involves destroying Kimmie." "Oh, it will take more than a weekend Shego. First we need some information. Who are Kim's friends and who is she presently drooling over." Dr. Drakken laughed maniacally while keeping an eye on Shego, just in case.