Standard Disclaimer applies: I do not own Kim Possible or any of their disneytastic characters. Forecast for this story: Possibility of Kigo is moderate to high, with a chance of OOC (Although I prefer to call it growing up). Also my writing style is not a recognized one, if you have read any of my other works you kinda know it by now. Chaos Legibility, I'm thinking of calling it. So don't expect MLA formatting and sentence structure.

End of an Era


Kim limped into her apartment late from a mission, the sting of the bullet graze on her thigh prominent in her mind causing it to feel larger then it was. She moseyed into the kitchen pulling out a cup of cold yogurt and as she sat in the dark eating the frozen treat she sighed.

Kim had been on many, many missions before. Doing such a dangerous job that tested her talents and challenged her potential, was very fulfilling. She loved helping people, running at top speeds though areas most had never heard of, facing new and exciting challenges; but sometimes she wished she could slow down. Sometimes, more often than not lately, Kim felt she had fell into the status quo of her world saving gig.

Status quo meaning rut at this point in her life.

Tonight was a prime example. Another 'take over the world' scheme from a new villain trying to make a name for themselves. She had went into the lair, head first like always, expecting the situation to be like the last one, maybe with a few new shiny toys for a challenge.

She'd been through deathtraps, spinning tops of doom, mutant DNA retro viruses, truth rays and many other close calls. She could always expect the villains to try something like that. The scenario was not a new one, many had popped up in the last few years. What was new was the fact that this particular villain had used lethal firearms.

That complacency had go her shot. Could have gotten Ron killed if he had been with her or herself killed had she been any less skilled. Status quo almost got her killed tonight.

Kim shook her head, slightly nauseated at the thought.

Apparently, said villain had not checked the Villains' forum for protocol before setting up her defenses; she now sat in a maximum security prison serving out a lifetime sentence without the chance of parole. Had she followed the Basic Villains' Protocol she would have gotten a minimum security prison and more than likely the villain community would have at least attempted to bust her out.

In the back of her mind, Kim knew a day would come when and the villain community would grow up, she would have grow up as well. . Even the young age of 16, she had known that this job, this calling, might one day get her killed. She had never considered that One Day might be today.

Kim frowned at the empty yogurt cup.

She knew she had two choices. Step up or step back.

Stepping up meant more intensive training, longer hours and very likely compromising of the core values and integrity she had worked so very hard to keep intact despite the many situations had almost caused her to slip. She couldn't see any other way forward.

Stepping back meant letting other capable people take over the job once she left. She could take a breather from the constant missions, focus on collage, find another path to what she might be capable of helping the world just as much, if not more. It had many possibilities, new roads to take.

It was time to call it a night.


Flipping bored though the channels, Shego lounged back on the bed. She stopped when she saw a familiar redhead on the news channel.

Shock coursed though the woman as she read the caption.

'World Saving Hero, Kim Possible, Retiring!'

"Ms. Possible, what caused this sudden change? Don't you want to keep saving the world." one reporter asked.

"Mr. Harson," Kim began.

"Please call me Todd," the reporter cut in hastily.

"Todd, It's not that I am quitting the world saving bit," Kim hesitated, then her posture changed to a more confidant stance, "but I plan to focus my efforts away from missions and move up to a larger scale. I believe I have more to offer then the same services provided by our armed forces and police districts. I plan to drop back and let the law enforcers do the enforcing, after all that's what they dedicate their lives to: Enforcing the law, to serve and protect the people. Awesome motto by the way." Kim smiled over at the small cluster of police and military officers standing off to the side of the conference stage. "They are highly skilled professionals who deserve much more credit than they ever see."

"Ms. Possible can you please be more specific as to what your plans are?" the reporter asked.

Kim shook her head, "Not at this time, no. I do however wish to send out a message." She focused on the camera, green eyes blazing in challenge. "I wish however steps up to fill my shoes the best of luck," her gaze softened slightly, "and goodbye to all of those who helped me get where I am today. Thank you."

Shego watched numb as Kimmie walked off stage, waving off any more questions.

"What the heck is going on with you, Pumpkin?" Shego mumbled, frowning harshly.


The news sent shockwaves of emotion around the world.

It caused a sadness, almost mourning, to the people had helped over the years. Who would save them if something happened? Who would they look up to be a role model for their children? Despite the grief, many friends and family were relieved to hear the news that Kim would no longer be putting herself in that kind of danger.

On the flip side, it caused an almost sweeping epidemic of elation in the Villains' community as well as a few opportunists. The few months following Kim's announcement reflected a fury of chaos. The super villains rallied up with new schemes and efforts to take over the world since they believed no one was there to stop them.

Those thoughts were swiftly crushed as new heroes came out of the woodworks, effectively halting the attempts. The new heroes were often brutal in their takedowns, not even giving the villains' the courtesy of waiting for the rant to finish or even being at times.

Due to the sometimes overzealous nature of the new line of heroes, Jack Hench's insurance premiums went through the roof and henchmen retention was at an all time low.

The commotion died down almost as swiftly as it had risen up.

Kim Possible knew the rules, these new heroes did not, so being an evil super villain was not that fun anymore. Most of her old foes started considering a new line of work.