I had already totally forgotten about this story(formally known as The Ties That Bind), because I got caught up in other projects. So I've re uploaded it and depending on the feedback. I'll decide if it's worth completing. Oh it may not seem like it at first but this story will get a little sci- fi later on(if I bother to keep on updating). This story is Post STD . Read and review

P.S I don't own Kim Possible. And if anyone has any suggestions for a better title let me know. Desperation isn't sitting too well with me right now


Prologue.

David took in a deep breath, as he backed away. The rain beat down on his body, each drop felt as if it weighed ten pounds. He clutched at his ribs, as he hunched towards the ground. His bruised face told the story of tonight's fight, a fight he had wanted no part of. A fight he had never saw coming, but he had to fight, he had to win.

"I can't lose" he thought as he caught a glimpse, of two objects a few feet away from him.

He squinted his eyes in the darkness, he had to be sure. A few seconds later he was positive about what he was seeing. He spotted the two handguns he had tossed aside earlier. He sighed, there was no honor in ending the battle this way. But he had no choice.

No choice, the words resonated in his head. He broke into a sprint, towards the two guns. He ran as quickly as he could, simultaneously trying not to slip upon the wet roof. He began to panic slightly, as he heard the sound of foot steps from behind him.

"Damn, he's spotted them too" David thought to himself.

He dove towards the guns, but before he could grab them he was tackled in midair. He clutched at the ground as he slid across the roof. Until his fingers felt the familiar cold piece of metal. Acting quickly, he grabbed the weapon off the ground, and aimed. He groaned as he found himself on the wrong side of the other gun. The two of them were a few feet away from each other, but close enough to deliver a fatal shot. The situation just got worse.

"It doesn't have to be this way" David called out. "Just tell me what I need to know Ron, and both of us can walk out of here alive".

Ron appeared from the darkness rain pouring down his face, he aimed the other gun at David. His face also carrying evidence of a long fight.

They were at a standoff, David analyzed the situation. The odds, obviously were in his favor, but that wasn't an ending he wanted.

"Just tell me where she is Ron, please, this will all be over when you tell me" said David.

"Sorry Dave I can't," Ron told him. "How about if we work together David, we can take these guys down, you know just like old times".

"Welcome aboard David you are now an honorary member of Team Possible. Just remember one thing" Ron lowered his voice. "The captain is already taken so don't try anything funny. You keep your hands out of the cookie jar and we'll be friends for along time, said Ron smiling at him".

David pushed the memory from his mind, "you know I can't Ron, .. I can't risk it" he stammered.

Ron just shrugged " I guess we have a problem" he said.

David couldn't believe his ears, how could Ron be so nonchalant, ever since he had met him, Ron just continued surprise him.

"Ron I can't believe you, that was the most insane thing I've ever seen".

Ron smiled at him, "yeah while falling the first thirty feet, I sort of thought it was a little crazy."

David stared at him "you almost fell to your death trying to save a little girl, but the other day a fang less tarantula scared the crap out of you.".

"I guess I'm not normal," Ron replied laughing.

"Never be normal" David muttered under his breath, remembering.

The intensity of the rain increased, the rainfall was steadily turning into a large thunderstorm.

"I have to kill her Ron I'm sorry".

"You don't have to do anything you don't want to David".

"Don't you understand, I don't have a choice Ron... I have to" he screamed at his one time friend.

"I understand completely" Ron said. "We both have important people riding on this."

He knew deep down that Ron wouldn't give up any info while he was in this state. Sadly there would be no compromises tonight.

"Fine, I'll have to find her some other way then" he said knowing it would be best to leave.

"Don't move" Ron bellowed. "If you are still trying to kill her, I can't let you leave this roof".

David didn't move, shocked by Ron's revelation, "do you know what you're saying Ron?"

"As long as you are trying to kill her, I can't let you leave this roof?"

David knew he didn't have time for this, he had to find Kim before the end of the night. Or else.. Or else, no he wouldn't let that happen.

"So I guess only one of us is getting off this roof alive," David answered back.

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As the standoff continues two men in black overcoats approach the motel's entrance.

"I don't get it Vodka, I thought the boss wanted them both dead?"

"Well now we know that kid is the one the syndicate has been searching for."

"I just don't get it, one minute he wants him dead, now he wants him alive, why can't the boss just stay with one decision?"

"Gin the boss is allowed to change his mind, that's why he is the boss."

Vodka loaded his silencer "alright they're on the roof, lets get this over with."

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David thought about just injuring Ron, by shooting him in the leg, but what if Ron held on to the gun and fired? David knew first hand Ron could do unexpected things, if given the chance. Maybe if he could shoot the gun out of Ron's hand. No he wasn't that good of a shot, if he missed it was all over. He couldn't risk anymore injuries, he needed all of his energy for the relentless search and then for the kill, he had to act now.

"Look at it this way Ron, you've never fired a gun before, this isn't some Hollywood movie, man. You have zero experience with guns."

"Well there's a first time for everything" Ron told him with a hint of indifference.

"What about killing Ron, have you ever killed someone, I have. Can you live with yourself afterwards? Can you kill me Ron?

"I don't have to kill you David," Ron finally revealed a hint of sympathy in his face "if you just listen to me, we can work together."

David hesitated, then he felt the eyes, the eyes of the syndicate, he knew they were watching, waiting for him to make a mistake.

"I can't take that chance Ron. So is this how it ends"?

They landed on the ground, with a loud thud. They both groaned as their bodies screamed in pain.

"Well I guess that mission was successful" said Ron as he picked himself off the floor.

"Yeah" replied David as he rubbed his aching leg.

"Ron, why do you do it?"

"Why do I do what?"

"Why do you risk your life on these missions, you don't get any recognition. She gets all the credit. Plus you don't have any personal reasons to fight crime, why do you do it."

"You mean besides saving people's lives right?"

"Yeah" David grinned "besides saving people's lives."

"Well" Ron says as he is brushing the dirt of his body. "I do it for her."

"For her, that's it?"

"I love her man, and if anything happened to her on these missions, well I'm not one to sit home and worry."

"So you risk your life for a person, you're not even sure will have the same feelings for you in five year."

"Well when you get older you'll understand" Ron teased.

"Love sounds like a handicap to me" said David as they began to walk. "So you'd give your life for her huh"

"In a heartbeat" replied Ron quickly.

"You say that now Ron, but when the time comes".

"I'll be ready, but let's hope that the day never comes".

David felt his hands begin to shake. The gun shook from the left to the right, as if it was having a seizure.

"What's going on?" David thought to himself.

He wasn't the one that was supposed to be cracking under the pressure, he wasn't supposed to be the one who had a shaking hand as if he had never held a gun before. He felt tears form in eyes, then the rain quickly washed them way.

"I didn't want it to end this way, Ron believe me."

Ron didn't reply.

"Remember that girl we met at the supermarket, when you were trying to get me a date?"

Ron nodded "the one that looked like Sylvester Stallone."

"Yeah remember what she told you?"

"I may not be Betty Rubble, but I sure can make your bed rock."

They both laughed out loud, but the sounds of their laughter was soon drowned out by the sounds of thunder in the night sky.

"Those were some good times" sighed Ron.

"You know, you were the only real friend,... I've ever had in my life. I'm never going to forget what you've done for me. I'll never forget you Ron.

Suddenly there was flash of light followed by the quick roar of thunder. Ron cringed in horror as his vision began to blur. Before he could realize it he found himself face down in a large puddle. His could feel his life warmly ebbing away from his body. He reached into his pocket slowly, felt the small black box, and squeezed it in his hand. He smiled as he imagined the future that was now beyond his reach. As the darkness began to envelop him, he found that he was satisfied with the fact that he had helped her again, for the last time.

David felt as if he wanted to vomit, he had done what a few weeks ago was the unimaginable. He had just murdered his best friend. When he took a step towards Ron, he felt a sharp pain in his body. He reached for his side, and noticed the blood flowing from his body.

"He hit me" David thought as panic spread through his mind.

After a quick inspection, he realized the wound wasn't fatal, the bullet had entered and passed through his side. He wouldn't die but he was to injured to scour the city now. Half laughing and half crying, David stumbled around the roof like a drunk. Every step caused him so much pain.

Abruptly he felt another bullet graze his left shoulder, he turned to see two men enter the roof.

"Gin and Vodka, what the hell are you doing here and why are you shooting at me?"

"The boss says your expendable" Vodka tells him.

"But we had a deal" David screamed at them

"The deals been canceled" Vodka fired at David again. This time hitting his shoulders.

David quickly tried to think of a way out, but he stopped himself. He let his shoulders sag to the side. A sign of surrender. The first shots sent David towards the edge of the roof, Vodka shot him in the gut one more time and it knocked David over the side. Vodka peered over, David had fallen into a dark alleyway. He couldn't see to the bottom, so he fired the rest of his clip into the darkness below.

The two men gathered around Ron's body. Gin removed Ron's hands from his pocket but it still grasped the small box. Gin snatched it from Ron's hand and tossed it over the side where David had fallen.

"Do you think he's dead?" Asked Gin.

They heard the sounds of sirens approaching the motel.

"We don't have time to find out, we've got to leave now."

"But Vodka what about Stoppable?"

"We'll grab him later, but we can't get caught here."

"What if he dies before the cops get here."

"If he does will be joining him, let's hope he doesn't" says Vodka as they exit the roof.


What the hell is going on? well the prologue actually takes place in the middle of the story. Want to know what happens, well keep reading then.