Back in Dakota, Jenny made her way to the local clothing store and quickly began browsing all the dresses.
"Look at these, aren't they great?" she asked Kim "I wonder if my mom will let me have them?"
"They're not bad" Kim replied "but maybe we can find something a bit more stylish."
While the two girls browsed dresses, the boys waited with bored expressions.
"You want to see more of the city?" Ron asked.
"More than anything" Ben replied, "anything's better than watching those two shop for clothes."
After leaving, Ben spied a comic book store and they decided to stop in.
"Oh man, they have the Sumo Slammer limited edition volume #1!" he exclaimed "I've been looking for this everywhere!"
"You're into that Sumo Slammer thing huh?" somebody asked.
Ben turned and saw an African-American teenager standing nearby. "Yeah, it's my favorite."
"Never really cared for sumos myself" the boy said "now this guy is a hero."
He held out a copy of a comic with an African man on the front; the title read 'Soul Power.'
"Never heard of him" Ben said "and anyway, that comic looks years old."
"Maybe, but Soul Power is a great hero" the kid said "trust me."
"Yeah, but can he sit on people?" Ben asked.
The African kid giggled "you've got me there" he replied, extending his hand "I'm Virgil Hawkins."
"Ben Tennyson."
"You're pretty young to be shopping for comics by yourself" Virgil said.
"I'm very mature for my age" Ben said, "besides, I've got some chaperones."
He gestured over to where Ron was reading over the shoulder of a blonde teen with glasses.
"Can I help you?" the blonde asked.
"Sorry, but I noticed you're reading the latest issue of 'Giganto Man.' He's like, my favorite hero ever!"
"Mine too" the blonde kid replied.
"Really?" Ron asked excitedly "did you like issue 5, where he had to stop the ray that shut off all of Earth's gravity?"
"That wasn't too bad, but issue 7 is much better" the other kid replied.
"The one with Captain Villainy?"
"Is there any other?"
"I guess it's true what they say, comic fans do find each other" Virgil commented, as he watched the proceedings.
"Who says that?" Ben asked.
Before Virgil could respond, Kim rushed into the shop. "Sorry to disturb you boys, but we need to leave, now" she said, grabbing Ron and Ben by the arms.
"Aww come on KP, I didn't get to buy any comics!" Ron whined as he was dragged out the door.
"Sorry to tear you two away from your precious comics, but we have a situation" Kim said once they were outside "Jenny picked up a report of a robbery at the local chemical plant."
"Sounds like it's hero time" Ben said, "man, I am so glad Gwen isn't here."
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Meanwhile, back at HQ, Gwen was preparing herself for action.
First she pulled on a pair of tights, then slipped on a shirt.
She then pulled on a pair of gloves, and knotted a sash around her waist.
Then she pulled down her mask, and was ready to go as Lucky Girl yet again.
"Neat costume, but Halloween's over" Michaelangelo commented as he entered the room.
"It's not a costume, it's my Lucky Girl outfit" Gwen explained.
"Lucky Girl?"
"My superhero alter-ego."
"Oh, like Turtle Titan" Mikey said.
"I don't know who that is."
"He's my alter-ego" Mikey said "but my brothers don't really care for him."
"I know what that's like" Gwen said "sometimes I think Ben feels like I'm just his sidekick, but I'm just as good as he is, even if I don't have a weird alien watch!"
"And Turtle Titan is a good idea, no matter what Raph says" Mikey added.
"Hmmm, are you thinking what I'm thinking" Gwen asked.
"I think so, but how are we going to get Raph to eat a banjo?" Mikey asked.
"Actually, I had something else in mind" Gwen said, whispering into what served as the turtle's ear.
"Oh, that's a much better idea" Mikey said "although not as funny."
"Then let's get to work" Gwen replied.
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Meanwhile, back in Dakota, Eggman & Drakken were escaping with the stolen chemicals.
"How fortunate for us, not a hero in sight" Eggman said, "we may pull this crime off without a hitch."
"This hovercraft of yours is really quite exquisite" Drakken replied, "where did you get it?"
"I built it" Eggman replied "I could build you one if you like."
"I am in need of a new getaway vehicle" Drakken explained "my old one has a lot of wear and tear."
"So will you, when we get finished with you" Kim said.
The two doctors watched as the athletic teen swung from her hairdryer onto the Eggmobile. "End of the line fellas" she said "time for you two to get off."
"You're the only one who'll be 'getting off'" Eggman replied, tipping the craft so Kim fell off.
Fortunately, she was caught by Jenny, who had shed her human disguise.
"I'll handle those two" Ben said, and transformed into Benwolf, using his powerful roar to ground the Eggmobile.
"Start, you accursed vehicle, start!" Eggman yelled as he tried to get his machine running again.
"It's over" Kim said "now how about telling us what you're doing here?"
"That's a secret Possible" Drakken "a hot one, so to speak."
Before Kim could figure out what he meant, a fireball landed mere feet from her. She jumped aside and saw a spiky haired kid standing only a few feet away.
"Take care of these heroes" Drakken ordered Hotstreak.
"With pleasure" the firey fiend replied and launched fireballs at Kim & Ron. Drakken & Eggman meanwhile, got the Eggmobile up and running and took to the skies again.
"Farewell losers!" Drakken shouted, when suddenly, he felt something stop the vehicle in its' tracks.
"What now?"
"Didn't anybody ever tell you that you shouldn't steal?" a young voice asked.
Drakken & Eggman noticed an African kid flying above them, some kind of blast from his hand keeping the Eggmobile frozen in place.
"Especially not dangerous chemicals" added a white & green clad kid nearby.
"Gah! Why must I always be plagued by accursed teenagers?" Drakken asked angrily.
"Hey Static, isn't that…"
"Hotstreak? Yeah, but I thought we hosed off that hothead for good" Static replied.
"I guess not" Gear added "and he's going after those other guys."
"Help them, I'm going to make sure the gruesome twosome here don't try to escape"
Static said.
"On it" Gear replied.
On the ground, Hotstreak kept trying to barbecue Kim & Ron, when Jenny flew down in front of him.
"A robot? You've got to be kidding me" he said mockingly "how the heck are you going to stop me?"
"I've been equipped with a variety of devices" Jenny said "including ones to handle fires."
With that, she turned her hand into a hose and blasted the young hothead. Seeing his opening, Benwolf let loose a sonic roar, which knocked Hotstreak for a loop.
"You jerks, I'll…!" Hotstreak yelled, but before he could do anything, a tiny grenade was tossed at his feet. It exploded, trapping him in some steel cables.
"I knew it was a good idea to keep those around" Gear commented as he flew down towards the others "nice job out there."
"Thanks" Kim replied "and you are?"
"Name's Gear, I'm the partner of Static" he explained "we protect the city. I don't recall seeing you around here before."
"Actually, it's funny you should mention Static, because…" Kim began.
"Whoa, who invented her?" Gear interrupted, looking over Jenny; he held one of her arms and examined it "excellent craftsmanship."
"Hey pal, hands off!" Jenny said angrily, pulling her arm from his grip.
"And a fully responsive personality" Gear marveled "even I couldn't create a robot like this. And I am a genius."
Just then, Gear's backpack detached from him and began crawling up Jenny's leg.
"Ahh, get it off me!" she screamed.
"Relax, that's just Backpack" Gear explained "I think he likes you."
"Swell" Jenny replied, none too thrilled.
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Back with Static, he was still preventing Drakken & Eggman from escaping.
"If you two don't have a permit for this stuff, then you're not going anywhere" he said.
"Permit this!" Drakken said, shooting out a vine from his back; it grabbed Static's leg, and tripped him, causing his electromagnetic field to be deactivated.
"Gun it!" Drakken ordered and the Eggmobile zoomed forward.
"Oh no, you two aren't getting away that easily" Static replied, and tried to zap them, but Drakken used another vine to grab his hands, forcing them down on his Static Saucer. Static's magnetic powers caused him to pull the Saucer out from under him, and he plummeted to Earth, with Drakken releasing his hold moments after.
"Have a nice fall" he yelled as the Eggmobile escaped into the distance.
"Got ya!" Gear said, catching his partner; Static then recharged the saucer with his energy.
"Come on, we need to get after them" he said.
"Easy Static, we'll get them" Gear replied "but first I want you to meet somebody. This is Kim Possible, Ron Stoppable, Jenny, and, well I didn't get the name of the wolf."
"Benwolf" he replied "but I'm not a wolf all the time. It's a long story."
"Nice to meet all of you" Static said "so what brings you to Dakota, and do you happen to know those two?"
"We'll explain everything" Kim said "I don't suppose you have a place where we can talk in private?"
"No problem" Static replied "but first, we need to get hothead over there in custody" he added, pointing to the still restrained Hotstreak.
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In the next chapter, Static and the heroes get to know each other better, while Drakken & Eggman attempt to create "Bang Baby gas." Will they succeed in their evil plans? You'll just have to read on to find out.