The Villainess, The Physicist... and the Man-Monster!


Chapter One- A Fateful Meeting


A Secret Facility Base

Leaning against a nearby wall, dressed in her usual green and black jumpsuit, was none other than the villainess/female mercenary known as Shego. For the past twenty minutes, she had been listening, or rather trying to ignore, Drakken's ranting as they waited to meet those who've acquired weapons of mass destruction. She didn't know who they were exactly, but then again she didn't care. All she wanted to do was to get this over and done with before she would lose her mind, because if she had to deal with Drakken's ranting any longer than she had to, she was pretty sure that she'd go into a rage unlike any she'd ever unleashed before.

She never did understand Dr. Drakken's obsession with trying to take over the world. Even after the events of the Lordwardian Invasion that took place a few years ago, the not-so-good doctor couldn't give up his far-fetched dream of conquering the planet, which was both pathetic and even a bit sad. Did he really think that he could do accomplish such a feat? He was an ambitious, egotistical, dim-witted, minor league villain who was arrogantly convinced that he was somehow superior to everyone else and that it was his destiny to rule over humankind. If you ask Shego, she firmly believes that Drew deserves a much needed wake-up call.

Is he ever going to shut up? Shego wondered as she released a heavy sigh before caressing her temples in yet another attempt to achieve some relief.

She didn't want to be here. In fact, the only reason she came along was in hope that Kimmie would show up and give her a good fight. Despite her extreme animosity towards the red-haired heroine, she enjoyed fighting her and even respected Kim on some level, even though she would never admit it to anyone. She was hoping to get some action, hoping to fight Ms. Possible and prove that she was better in every way. Unfortunately, it seemed like fate had denied her that opportunity on this night, leaving her to listen to the annoying ranting of her employer.

"And the world will finally be mine!", Drakken proclaimed, his hands raised high above his head as he began to briefly cackle.

"Yeah, sure. I've heard that one before.", Shego remarked, massaging the bridge of her nose in an attempt to sooth the rage she felt building from within.

"Trust me, Shego. This time will be different.", Drakken replies, arrogant and over-confident as usual.

"Oh, yeah. Like all of your other successful plans. Need I remind you of the time you stole that Mega-Weather Generator? How about Bueno Nacho and the Little Diablos? How about when you tried to reform all the continents of the world into a single mega-continent without thinking the consequences of it through? Or if you want something more recent, how about when you tried to take over the world with mutant plants and became an oversized blue daisy?", Shego retorted, more than willing to take her employer down a peg or ten.

"Ah, yes, well... this time will be different. Mark my words, Shego, it will be!", Drakken exclaimed, glaring at the pale green-skinned woman that mocked him.

"Yeah. Keep telling yourself that, Dr. D.", Shego responded in a bored and unimpressed tone of voice, averting her eyes to examine the surroundings once again.

The facility complex, like the room that she was standing in, was massive in size. There were numerous passageways and rooms throughout the entire base, some under tight security for reasons unknown. She had passed several rooms, each one sealed shut by gigantic safe-like doors that were made of steel that was easily six inches thick. Whatever was in those rooms, it's quite clear that they wanted it kept protected and secret from any who would seek out whatever was hidden. Despite herself, Shego was tempted to somehow enter one of those rooms, if only to satisfy her own curiosity and keep her from going insane from boredom.

"You have no confidence in me whatsoever, do you?", Drakken shouted in exclaimation, continuing to glare at the pale green-skinned villainess.

"Hmm... let me think about that. Uh... nope. Not at all. Not in the very least.", Shego said in reply, mocking him without the slightest hint of hesitation.

"You won't be so condescending once you and the rest of the humankind are bowing before my feet and praising my name like the god-like genius that I am!", Drakken declares, clenching his small gloved hands into fists as he trembled with frustration and rage.

"Yeah, right. That'll be the day. And maybe I'll meet the Hulk and have a conversation with him!", Shego retorted sarcastically before releasing a few chuckles of amusement, somehow managing to keep herself from outright laughing from not only Drakken's absurd declaration but her own remark as well.

It was just so amusing. The mere thought of such an unlikely encounter was almost enough to cause Shego to burst out in laughter. I mean honestly, what were the chances of her ever encountering the Hulk? The chances of her ever running into that monstrous, destructive, unstoppable Green Goliath had to be practically non-existent at best! She was certain that would never happen, just like she knew that Drakken would never achieve his long and absurd dream of ruling the Earth.

Before anything else could be said, the sound of footsteps caused Dr. Drakken and Shego to turn their attention towards the shadows. An attractive woman appears from the shadows, carrying a unique piece of technology in her arms that's most likely used to schedule events and contain important information. Her skin was fair, unlike her dark raven hair that was held back in a ponytail, while the color of her eyes was that of an icy cold silver-blue. She was a tall woman, easily equal to Shego's five-foot-ten height, her build somewhat athletic and finely toned. She was dressed in tasteful, yet casual clothing one would suspect a scientist/assistant would wear, complete with a white lab coat.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting. I guess introductions are required, if only to assure that neither of you are to be offended. My name is Dr. Monica Iniccappar. Now that that's out of the way, I suggest we carry on to the business at hand. My employers would like to speak with you now, Dr. Drakken.", Monica spoke as she came to a stop less than two dozen feet away from where Shego and Drakken stood, her voice seemingly devoid of any emotion.

"Great. Let's get this over with.", Shego responds nonchalantly as she begins to walk towards the woman.

"I'm sorry, but you'll have to wait here, Ms. Go.", Monica stated firmly, raising her right hand and gesturing to the pale green-skinned beauty to stop and remain where she now stood.

"Wait, what?", Shego asked in an incredulous tone of voice, briefly arching an eyebrow as she glared at the raven-haired woman.

"You heard the lady, Shego. Stay here and wait for my return. I'm going to discuss some business matters with some associates of mine.", Drakken ordered in a smug and mocking tone of voice, his grin almost ear-to-ear as he proceeded to walk away, following the female scientist.

It took all of Shego's restraint to deny herself to unleash her rage and fury, to ignite her hands in fiery emerald green plasma and proceed to rip and burn the blue flesh right off the bones of her employer. Her green eyes narrow dangerously as she watched Drakken walk away, a familiar feeling coursing through her very being that had the affect of making her blood boil like molten lava from an erupting volcano. She hated being treated as if she were inferior to that blue-skinned moron, she despised being treated like a rabid beast, and she loathed being considered as nothing more than a weapon to be used against anything that got in her way.

She had beaten Drakken on more than one occasion as a way to punish him for his cruel and utterly degrading treatment of her, but somehow she managed to prevent herself from going too far. She could easily break every bone in his body, tear the flesh from his very bones, or even distengrate him until he was nothing but ash. So... why didn't she?

There's a reason for everything. It's true that Shego had committed numerous crimes and done her fair share of horrible deeds in the past. However, despite all that she's done, there was one thing that Shego never dared to do unless she had no other available choice. It was a last resort, one that she only used on a few rare occasions. She was many things, but a killer wasn't one of them. She'd beaten people within an inch of their lives, but it never went any further than that... unless her own life was at risk.

Releasing a heavy sigh in an attempt to calm her rage, Shego proceeds to walk away and explore the base while her employer went about to discuss business with those whom not even she knew the identity of. Then again, she didn't really care. Besides, if she could break into one of those secret rooms, maybe she would find something of use to her own personal use. She certainly didn't have anything else to do while she was trapped here. Who knows, maybe this wouldn't be a waste of her time?

With incredible stealth and quiet, yet graceful movements, Shego made her way towards one of the heavily armored, secret rooms within the base. Examining the massive, steel re-inforced circular door, Shego began to think of a way to enter the room. She could try blasting it open, but that might not work and draw unwanted attention to herself. She could try melting the steel, but that too might not work or simply take too long for her liking. The only option that seemed available to her that might actually work would be to try to solve the entry code of the lock on the door.

"Well, let's give it a shot.", Shego whispered to herself before proceeding to enter a multiple digit code, her index finger rapidly pushing the buttons that would allow her access to whatever lay within the secure room before entering it.

Access denied.

"Okay, then how about this?", Shego mutters to herself before proceeding to enter another digital code, not at all pleased that she failed to crack the code on the first try.

Access denied.

"C'mon! There's gotta be a code that'll let me get in!", Shego almost growled, trying again and again to get access to the secret chamber only to be met with the same result over and over again.

Access denied.

Access denied.

Access denied.

Access denied.

"Argh! You stupid...", Shego snarls in complete and utter frustration, clenching her hands tightly into fists as she glared at the digital security code lock.

She was extremely tempted to blast the security lock, to destroy it utterly with a concussive bolt of emerald plasma energy, not even caring if it would draw unwanted attention to herself. She was about to consider it, but suddenly her heightened sense of hearing caught the sound of approaching footsteps. Thinking fast and acting even faster, Shego races into the shadows, her uncanny speed and stealth like that of a phantom as she seemed to disappear within the dark surroundings. Then she waited, like a deadly ninja assassin, for the individual to unknowingly reveal themselves as she waited for the moment to strike!

A man appeared, an exceptionally attractive man that Shego immediately took a keen interest in for reasons that she couldn't quite understand. She never took an interest in any man, preferring to be left alone after all the heartache she endured in her high school and college years. But, this man that stood before the gigantic circular steel doors, there was something different about him. She couldn't quite say what for sure, but for some reason she felt attracted to him. He was unique, even if she wasn't sure why.

He appeared to be in his mid or late thirties, his body neither too muscular nor too scrawny, but just perfect enough to make him a very desireable male amongst those of the opposite sex. The color of his skin was a normal shade of white, while his hair color, much like the color of his eyes, were a shade of dark brown. His clothing consisted of a purple long-sleeve t-shirt, a pair of khaki tan pants, a pair of black shoes, and a long white labcoat and a pair of glasses on his face that completed his overall appearance.

Mmm... I like this one. Shego mused to herself before shaking the thought from her mind, focusing once again on the scene that taking place before her very eyes.

She watched him intently, noticing how he seemed to be somewhat weary and anxious, almost as if he were trying to be stealthy. His eyes were always darting around, as if watching out for any intruders who might be lurking in the shadows. She could only smile in amusement at his antics, finding it kinda cute for some strange reason. Finally, he relaxes and presses in a multiple digital code, and thus succeeds at where Shego had failed many times before. He'd gained access to the secret room!

Access granted.

And with that announcement from the computerized voice, the massive circular steel door began to slowly open. Once the entrance had fully opened, the man casually walked in to the secret room, seemingly unawair of Shego's presence. Before the massive steal door could close, Shego effortlessly and quietly rushes towards the entrance, making it inside the room with one great leap. She landed in a crouch on the steel flooring, the sound of the metal door closing and locking reaching her ears as she rose back up to her feet.

Shego had a plan. She was going to find out what was contained within this room. She was going to find out who this man was and she was going to find out why he was sneaking into the room. And if she could have some fun with him while requiring all the information that she wanted to know, then she'd consider that a bonus for her own amusement. Besides, it wasn't like that the guy was the Hulk, right? And with those thoughts in mind, Shego went about to stealthly stalk her desired male subject within the darkness of the shadows.

This could turn out to be an interesting night afterall. Shego mused to herself, a wicked grin of mischief forming on her lovely visage.


Stopping dead in his tracks and turning around, Bruce scanned the darkened surroundings. He thought for sure that he'd sensed that someone was following him, watching his every move from the shadows. He waited for a few moments, but after seeing and hearing nothing, Bruce continued to march onward. It was true that Bruce Banner sometimes considered himself to be a little bit paranoid, but then again that's to be expected from someone who has been on the run for so long.

After the incident that occurred so many years, when the Hulk was finally unleashed, Bruce found it difficult to remember a time when he wasn't hunted. Then came the day that he, and the Hulk, assisted S.H.I.E.L.D. in saving the planet from Loki and his alien armada. Once the world was saved, Bruce did as he usually did, which was to take his leave. It had been months since his last transformation. He knew that it's only a matter of time before the Hulk would resurface. It was simply inevitable.

However, it wasn't long before S.H.I.E.L.D. seeked him out once again, but this time they needed him to enter and acquire information dealing with an unknown threat. It seemed that Natasha Romanoff, a.k.a. The Black Widow, was unsuccessful in obtaining the information and identity of those who've been giving S.H.I.E.L.D. problems, thus why it was now up to Bruce Banner to accomplish the mission. He was the only one capable of accessing the technology, the only person other than Tony Stark that was capable of breaking through the various security codes and gain access to the main data banks of the main computer systems.

He agreed to help Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D., but there was a condition. If they wanted his assistance, S.H.I.E.L.D. would have to grant Bruce the materials and resources that he needed in some of his latest experiments and other gamma-related projects. It was the only reason, besides protecting the planet, why he agreed to assist Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. in their agenda. Still, just because he was currently working for S.H.I.E.L.D., doesn't mean that he fully trusted them. Bruce had his reasons, most involving that of his raging alter-ego.

Banner continued to walk onward until he came to a large room. His eyes soon focused upon a large screen that was linked to numerous devices, all of which contained any and all information that these terrorists possessed. Without so much as another thought, Bruce walked over to the device, inserting a small and unique device created by Tony Stark that could contain virtually limitless amounts of data. Knowing what had to be done, Banner went to work, his hands pressing numerous buttons and activating devices at a speed that seemed almost impossible, even for someone as vastly intelligent as himself.

It took a few moments, but he eventually managed to unlock the numerous codes and security failsafes that were created within the super computer by the creators to protect their secrets from those who wished to steal them. Entering a few more entry codes, Bruce initiated the download of the needed information, a smirk of triumph gracing his features. Everything was going right for a change... or so he thought!

"Well, that looks interesting.", A feminine voice remarks, causing Bruce to slowly turn in the direction that the voice came from.

His eyes settled upon a woman, a very beautiful woman dressed in a green & black jumpsuit. The color of her skin was an unusual pale green, her two alluring eyes were that of a fiery and unique shade of emerald, and her long raven hair was as black as death. She was tall, at least five-foot-ten, and her lithe frame reminded Bruce a lot of Natasha's formidable yet sensual feminine build. Whoever she is, Bruce could not deny that she was extremely attractive, but something told him that like the Black Widow, this woman had a dangerous side.

"Mind telling me what you're doing there, handsome?", Shego asks with a playful and quite menacing smile, taking a few sauntering steps towards the startled male physicist.

"Oh, great. This is exactly what I need in a situation like this!", Bruce whispered to himself, sarcasm dripping from every single word as his brown eyes focused on the pale green-skinned beauty who continued to advance towards him.

To Be Continued...


Author's Notes

Dr. Bruce Banner and Shego finally meet for the very first time! But the question is: what will happen next? Also, who are the mysterious villains/terrorists that Dr. Drakken is meeting at the time? Will The Hulk appear? And if so, what chaos will the enraged Green Goliath unleash? All I can say is that all will be revealed in time. Until then, be sure to read and review the upcoming chapters, and I'll see ya later!