Chapter 1

Ron punched the bag hard and then caught it as it swung back. Leaning against it he fought to catch his breath. It was the two year anniversary of Kim's disappearance. He punched harder before his second alarm went off signaling that it was time to shower and get ready for school. He showered and pulled his clothes over relatively new muscles. A lot had changed in the two years since Kim had been taken. Ron himself had matured in so many ways, he had taken up Kim's straight A status and of course her job as a go to hero. The way he lived had also changed. After the incident he had pulled away and hidden out in the attic. When he went to train at the Yamanouchi School for a summer his parents had decided to redo it and make it in to a sort of apartment for him. Thanks to the few jobs that insisted on paying him he had been able to upgrade to a real motorcycle that Wade had amped up for mission usage.

As he pulled into the parking lot the telltale beep of the Kimmunicator went off. "What's up, Wade?"

"The usual, natural disasters, cats in a tree….a babysitting job, and, that's new. Look who showed back up." A video played of Shego flipping through a laser field. Alarms were blaring in the background but it appeared she was on her way out- empty handed. Still the smile on her face was unsettling.

"What was stolen?" Ron asked.

"That's just it." Wade said looking up from his screen. "The guys at the Norton Research facility have reported that nothing was even out of place. Maybe she got caught before she could even get what she came for…"

"I don't think so; she's way too pleased with herself for that. Are they still investigating?"

"Yeah you want me to let them know you're coming and get you a ride there?"

"Sure, where is this place again?" Ron asked grabbing his stuff.

"Sweden."

"Sweden, great." He sighed.

Middleton High hadn't changed much. Of course, Kim's positions had been filled by those who were still there. For example, Monique had taken her place on the squad and different people had taken up her seat on all her committees. Somehow life had gone on without her. Grabbing his school books from what was once Kim's locker he headed off to class.

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Two years earlier (One Month into Kim's apprenticeship)

Her muscles cried out as she flopped onto her cot. The room where she'd been staying had been modified for long term use. A foot locker and book shelf had also been added for the clothes and books Shego'd provided her with. Despite her exhaustion she grabbed the most recent espionage guide Shego had assigned her. Living with Shego was lie living in Middleton high except she hadn't had one written test and any tests she did have weren't planned or at least she wasn't given any advanced warning. The showers were almost as bad, one big communal shower to herself.

Blinking she released she'd reread the same paragraph for the tenth time she put the book up and curled up. That night she dreamed of Ron for the first time. It was weird they were fighting Drakken and he had done something to her that caused her to disappear. Despite the fact that she was dating another guy, Ron worked to save her. She woke up with a stiff body but she couldn't help but think about her dream. Would that have happened if she hadn't been taken by Shego? She got up and stretched out before doing a few exercises to reduce the stiffness. Once done she dressed and went back to the book she'd been working on the night before.

The door opened and a henchman nudged her. "Get up. Let's go."

He didn't bother to blindfold her which surprised her. Whenever they transported her she was either unconscious or blindfolded. The next surprise came when her escort opened a door that by her estimation led outside whatever building she was in. She hesitated, wondering if it was a trap, until he pushed her out in to the sunlight. Instead of any of the deadly scenarios she'd imagined, she stood on a patch of concrete that surrounded a rather large pool. Seated at a table under an umbrella was Shego in a black and green bikini.

"Have a seat, relax." She said when Kim stepped up to the table.

"What is this place?"

"You like? I got this place after I started working for Drakken, I needed some place to get away and to do my own thing. I have a full staff including those that act as guards around here. You should eat, you need your strength, for obvious reasons." Shego said reclining in her seat.

"Why'd you bring me out here?"

"We're partners now, Kim, I can't keep treating you like a prisoner. Today your things will be brought up from the basement to your own room. Soon I'll take you to a local mall, get you some more clothes and, of course, I pulled you away from school so I'll need to get you some tutors." Shego paused. "You seem confused."

"Why are you doing all this?" Kim asked still a bit tense.

"When we first fought, I saw a great deal of potential in you. I want you on my side, Kimmie. Now eat your breakfast the boys will take care of your things."

Shego left her outside with one guard. Relaxing she nibbled on some toast and then as she got bolder she ate the rest of the spread. When she was done the guard who'd stayed with her took her back through the house to an upstairs bedroom. The outside wall was made entirely of glass overlooking the ocean. Even though Shego had promised to take her shopping the closet was stocked with plenty of well-fitting clothes. All in all in wasn't a bad situation apart from the whole kidnapping thing. Maybe she could make it work to her advantage.

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"I think it's time the boss met my little apprentice don't you think?" Shego asked.

Kim remained silent. Her black clad form moving easily through the shadows. Ninja garb was her normal mission gear when working around any of Drakken's men but when she and Shego were doing their own thing her uniform was a little more high tech to allow her to keep up with Shego's super powered advantage. Coming from their Caribbean villa to the rebuilt lair gave Kim the shakes. She had not even seen the scientist since she'd been taken by them. They entered the main lab to see Drakken struggling with his latest project.

"Shego!" Drakken yelled giving up.

"What?! I'm right here, you idiot, what is it?" Shego growled.

"I can't get my…Shego, who's that?" He pointed into the shadows at Kim, who stepped forward when Shego's hand twitched lightly.

"This is my apprentice, Kasai. I thought you might have a job for her to do."

"Very well, my truth ray isn't working, I need this part." He handed Shego a piece of paper. "It's in the Middletown space facility; if she's anything like you she should be able to get it for me."

The two women walked away. Shego handed Kim the paper to allow her to see the part's diagram. Taking out a smartphone Kim downloaded the blueprint of her father's workplace filled with dread. The part was located in a lab next to her father's. Avoiding the obvious, direct route she found a stealthier route that would allow her to avoid a chance encounter with her father. Looking up at her self-proclaimed partner she wondered if there was a way to get out now.

"About Sweden," Kim started.

"We'll talk about it later."