Beyond the Expected
Chapter 4 – Offers Up
With most of the red heads belonging packed up in the jet, the situation finally seemed to hit home. Kim became quiet and motionless as she sat in the passenger seat of Shego's jet. She hadn't even batted an eyelid when Shego put Roman in the wolves care. The mercenary figured that he was safer there than sitting in the lap of an un-responsive Kim.
"Did that really just happen?" Kim whispered, though it was loud enough that Shego heard her clearly. Confusion set in as she didn't know whether Kim's question was directed at her or if it was Kim musing. So kept quiet thinking no answer was better than an un-wanted answer.
"Well did it or not?" Kim asked a still edge was added to her tone.
Completely baffled Shego gave a impressive fish impression, before stuttering in confusion as she tried to think up and answer that Kim would deem correct and hopefully . The longer she took the more agitated Kim got, which of course left Shego even more confused.
"Yes?" She replied hesitantly. Kim had just thrown a personality twist and said twist was making Shego slightly uncomfortable and if she was honest with herself maybe even slightly scared of the red head in the co-pilots seat.
"No! That didn't just happen. You know why?" Kim asked. Wisely Shego remained silent and acknowledged the question with a swift shake of her head. "It didn't just happen because that was to fucking unbelievable to have actually happened." Kim was seething.
The fact that Kim Possible the idol of all that is saintly just swore. What on earth had the world done to the teen hero? This from the girl who saw her ass when Shego merely started towards some not so PG words just swore. Shego was shocked no doubt about it, but she also felt somewhat proud of the red head.
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The occupants of the jet were silent during the rest of ride back to Shego's home. Kim had calmed down some and had settled into a sad phase, though she still managed to look back every so often to check on Roman, which brought a smile to her frowning face.
When Shego had driven the plane into its bunker she stopped the jets and turned to Kim who was in the middle of unbuckling her straps. Kim soon noticed that she was the only one moving around she turned to look at Shego for answers.
"We need to talk Kim." Shego stated with a sigh. It wasn't a bad sigh, more a tired sigh than anything. She hadn't expected Kim to be kicked out of her home by the buffoon along with her child, so she had very little time to prepare herself some real options.
"Ok, about what?" Kim gave a sigh one of tiredness and upset.
"About where you are going to live, I know you have other options, but I would at least like for you to consider living with me. And I know there may be some issues about that like what will people think and you wanting to support yourself, but I have all that room and only me and the wolves live there. It's out of the way, but still near enough for you to continue your studies at Upperton." Shego looked hopefully into Kim's eyes as she listed some of the benefits of her home.
"It's not that I don't want to Shego, its just we were enemies not 36 hours ago. I just have to think on it and I was hoping we could take that time to really build a friendship. Please understand me Shego." Kim begged, she was one rejection away from using the infamous puppy dog pout, though that hadn't gotten her out of any trouble in the recent years. There is only so much a pathetic facial expression can fix.
"It's alright, I get it. Though I am disappointed, but as you wish Princess." Shego complied with Kim's suggestion and took it far better than what Kim was assuming she would. She was expecting a big long rant about how ungrateful she was that Shego was even offering her any kind of help after what she had done in the past. "Let get you back to parental housing then." Shego smiled.
It wasn't a total loss for the ex-villainess; at least Kim was still interested in keeping her around. And as awful as it sounded, this was the probably the best time to start her plan of getting Kim to finally see that she, Shego, was the perfect choice in partners intimately and emotionally and not to mention financially.
The ride to Kim's was not so quiet this time around, as Kim was talking about how much fun it'll be to get to know each other properly. She hadn't forgotten about the mishap with the Attitudeinator, but that was the real Shego, Kim wanted all of Shego the good and the bad. Although how Shego wanders around so freely is something Kim intends to find out soon enough.
Pulling up outside of the Drs Possible residence, Shego got out opening Kim's door for her, before moving the seat forward to let Ciao and Bella out. Kim was next to lean into the car, as she unbuckled Roman from the centre seat.
With Roman in her arms Kim started walking towards the house that made her feel safe and loved all throughout her childhood. She hadn't realised that Shego wasn't following till she reached the door to knock; when she did she turned around and looked at the green women expectantly.
"What?" Shego asked raising one of her finely plucked eye brows.
"Aren't you coming in? I thought we were going to be hanging out, and I would like for you to officially meet my parents." Kim replied.
"I—uh didn't know if you wanted me to" Shego replied looking sheepish as she shyly rubbed the back of her neck. Slowly Shego made her way to the door, where Kim stood waiting with a smile on her face.
Once they both stood together, Kim gently pressed the bell on the side of the door. Shego almost ignited her hands when a single brick of the house's wall folded in on itself and was then replaced by a robotic eye. A neon blue beam scanned both women, once the scan finished the eye withdrew and was once again a normal brick.
"What the hell was that Kimmie?" Shego asked looking confused and a little un-nerved. She was already on edge about meeting the family, the last thing she needed was to be confronted by who knows what genius inventions lay inside and around the Possible home.
"Kimberly Ann Possible, Roman Isaac Possible and guest...access granted." The robotic voice made Shego start a little, she soon became suspicious when the door seemingly opened by itself, there was some very eerie about the whole experience.
"Shego chill out, you're acting as if you haven't been working for a mad scientist for most of your adult life." Kim laughs while she led Shego into her old home. Shego motioned for her pets to wait where they sat; by the perfectly maintained bed of flowers.
"Yeah well usually supposedly genius robotics is soon followed by an explosion." The older woman mumbled, suddenly feeling regretful of having her somewhat protectors wait outside. The reason behind having Ciao and Bella stay outside was that Shego wasn't sure whether the Possible parents would appreciate animals in their home. She knew for a fact that Kim had never had any pets while she lived with her parents all throughout her childhood.
Once they reached the lounge Kim set Roman down on the plush carpet, while motioning for Shego to take a seat on the couch. The red head went off in search of her parents.
It seemed that there was already a silent agreement that when ever Kim wasn't around, Roman automatically became Shego's top priority to watch over. Not that she minded, as Roman was quite an odd child to watch. Most young children would find something to entertain themselves with, but Roman seemed quite happy just to sit right next to Shego, while she smoothed his rebellious hair down.
That was the scene that Ann Possible walked in on. To say she was shocked would be an understatement; it had been a long while since she had last seen the black haired woman. Her instincts were telling snatch her grandson up and run screaming for the panic room, but something about the way Shego was caring for Roman made her more intelligent side reign over her instincts.
It wasn't long before Kim and her father joined Ann in the opening of the lounge, all three Possibles stood quietly as they watched the youngest Possible try to communicate with the retired villainess.
Roman didn't talk, though he was at an age where he should be. So the young boy actually trying to talk to a person who he had only recently met was astounding, and such an occurrence warranted the Possibles silence.
"P—Pi—Pince" He garbled with great difficulty. Though the black haired boy looked mighty proud of himself, even more so when Shego grinned happily back at him.
"That's right...little Prince." Shego cuddled to boy closer before flipping him onto his back gently and started to tickle the now squealing child mercilessly. It was apparent to the Possible family that Shego had no idea about the miracle that she had just encouraged and witnessed.
"Did my baby just say his first word?" Kim asked herself stunned. Her question brought Shego out of her own world as well as her parents from their shock.
Almost immediately Shego stopped tickling the boy and returned him to the seat next to her. A slight blush graced her cheeks at being caught in such a moment. Her reputation was mostly shot now, even though she was looking to be with Kim, Shego still didn't want people thinking that she was just some softy, it just wouldn't do.
"Hey Kimmie. Kimmie's mom...Kimmie's dad." Shego smiled shyly, clearing the lump from her throat. The staring was getting a little annoying, okay so she had been acting like an idiot and way out of character, but come on, it's rude to stare not to mention they had completely ignored her greeting.
"Hello." Ann replied steadily. "Forgive our behaviour Shego, but we thought we heard Roman say something. This is silly of us, as he can't talk." Ann laughed slightly, still not fully convinced that she had imagined her grandson speak his first words.
"Uh—you weren't imaging anything Ann. Roman has been trying to say little prince since I called him it the night Kim stayed at my home." Shego replied confused, whenever Roman had been in her care he was always trying to repeat those two words. Surely Kim would have known.
"You called him Little Prince?" Kim asked shakily. Her son had finally made some effort in communicating verbally. She thought he was mute; this was definitely a load off her mind, though she would have liked to hear his first words the first time he tried.
"Well it only seems fair, since you're the princess. I hope you don't mind, I mean I won't call him that if you don't like it." Shego answered looking unsure of herself. Kim really was turning her life upside down. She was doing things she never would and feeling things she never could.
"No—no it's fine, I mean he actually said something." Tears built up in Kim's eyes, she was so happy. She threw herself into Shego's stunned arms, mumbling her thank you over and over. She could almost cringe at herself; she had been so sure she wasn't going to be one of those over emotional mothers.
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When Kim had calmed down, they four adults sat in the lounge drinking coffee, while they discussed the events of the past 2 days. Obviously they were shocked that Ron had kicked Kim and Roman out of the house, it took Ann nearly half and hour to calm her husband down, he was about ready to get his blow torch and the twins and make his way over to Ron.
"So am I okay to stay here for the time being, just till I get everything sorted?" Kim asked, looking hopefully at her parents. She'd figure college and everything out, once she knew where she was staying.
"Of course Kimmie-cub, you are always welcome to stay here, but there is that issue of who's going to be looking after Roman while you're working or at college" James stated, looking concernedly towards his first child.
"I can babysit if there is no one else." Shego blurted out, she smiled shyly when all Possible eyes turned to her. Ann's rich blue eyes were really quite intimidating; Shego thanked the higher ups for giving Kim a gently green.
"See problem solved; besides it'll be perfect with Shego looking after Roman some times, since he only seems to want to talk with her around." Kim smiled, there was now another reason to keep Shego around and hopefully it meant that Shego would want to stay around.
"This is going to sound rude Shego, but I must ask...are you not a fugitive, won't the authorities be looking for you?" Ann asked, though she sounded innocent Shego could see the hint of warning in the older red heads eyes. The ex-mercenary gulped.
"Well—uh actually Betty Director had all of my warrants scraped, something about being kicked into an electrical tower that's four times the voltage of the electric chair, being punishment enough. And we made a deal, I stay crime free and I can walk free." Kim looked guilty but also surprised; she had wanted to ask about how Shego managed to walk around to freely for a woman who was wanted by some of the most powerful countries in the world.
"Really, just like that?" James asked just to confirm.
"Yeah well apparently the only two options of this state where I have to be tried only allow either the lethal injection or electrocution, and as I've already survived an extremely high voltage means that the chair is out. And the scientists have found that my body absorbs the poison and in turn making more concentrated plasma. Oh and no prison can hold me, so we made a compromise. One that I plan on sticking to." She smiled proudly, and so she should. Even though Betty Director would never say it, she was extremely proud of her commitment.
Smiling joyfully Kim gently lay her hand on Shego's forearm in a congratulatory gesture. For the first time in a long time the young red heads smile reached her eyes.
"Okay well that is good enough for me. We'll have to work out a schedule and then work on from there. How does that sound to everyone?" James looked round, getting a nod and a smile from each of the woman. He looked at his grandson who was giving him thumbs up, but he held his serious little face.
The aging man grinned, the boy was definitely a Possible, the offspring always start of a little strange, but they soon grow in to their brilliance.
The group chatted pleasantly for a few more minutes till menacing growls and barks could be heard. In an instant Shego was on her feet and making her way to the front door where she had left her companions.
Reaching the door she yanked it open, nearly knocking Kim off her feet as she was so close behind the green skinned woman. Seeing the cause of her pet's fury made her groan and roll her eyes, it was none other than Ron Stoppable, who was so conveniently hiding behind a curvaceous young black woman, who was clearly wearing the latest fashion trends.
"Monique?" Kim asked confusedly, while walking up past Shego to stand beside Bella; who was quietly sitting down again with the bored look on her face. Kim made a mental note to ask what the wolf's deal was.
"Hey GF, how about you call off the dog squad. This outfit cost bomb." Monique gestured up and down her outfit; it was admittedly a good look on the young woman.
Not knowing how to call off the guard or whether the wolves would even listen to her, Kim looked over her shoulder at Shego, who was busy glaring at Ron, who was slight cowering behind the fashion diva. Kim cleared her throat getting Shego's attention.
The raven haired woman sighed in annoyance, before calling her pets back to her. The discipline that she wolves held was remarkable, they went from being on guard to sitting statue on opposite sides of their owner.
"So what brings you two here, especially you Ronald?" Kim asked with a trace of venom when she said her ex-boyfriends name. Ron cringed a little, he went to hide further behind Monique, but she had had enough and side stepped, leaving him in full view.
"Well actually I was just walking by minding my own business, when this DA grabs me and starts using me as a damn shield, because the puppies wanted to play. I'm innocent in all this, so I have no idea what he's doing here." Monique shrugged, she looked and sounded believable and it wasn't odd for the fashion conscious woman to be walking past on her way to work.
"Okay well Ron what is it you want? I mean you can't use Monique's story as you don't have a job and your parents live on the other side of town." Kim asked, her foot started tapping, while her hands rested on her hips.
"Well I—uh I cam to—uh get you back" He stammered.
A sizzling noise was heard and then a smell of burning foliage wafted through the air. Shego stood ridged her hands alight up to her elbows and the once pristine flower garden now lay in ashes.