KP in Starfighter

What happened after the Last Starfighter left to go into outerspace? What does this have to do with the KP team? Read on to find out!

Chapter 4: First Impressions

Kim was alert enough to notice the eyes that followed them and they didn't feel like friendly eyes but she also knew that to others, she was the alien so she was willing to give some leeway but she mentally took a note of the one who watched them.

Grig continues to lead on, not seeming to notice the eyes watching them and it wasn't long before he stops at the stairs that Maggie was coming down on. He waits until she is more than halfway down before he says, "Maggie!" in a very friendly, jovial voice.

Maggie looks up and the change from the hard, serious face into a happy one was almost instant before she skips down the remaining steps to where he was and wraps her arms around his shoulders. She hangs down from him before he can lean down enough to set her down on her feet.

Maggie says, "Griggy! It is so good to see your scaly face here! When did you get here?"

Grig laughs in the same wheezing kind of way before he says, "I just got here! I was looking for you when Xur made that broadcast."

Maggie's smiling face soured as she says with an edge in her voice, "Xur... I really thought we'd seen the last of him the time we gave him that scar. I should have known that evil like his isn't so easily defeated."

Grig says, "Nevertheless, you did a great job up there and I'm very proud of you. I know that Alex was too since that was a broadcast to everyone."

Maggie smiles a little as she says, "Thanks Grig, I really appreciate hearing that."

Grig chuckles and says, "Anytime my friend. Anytime." He then remembers that Kim and Ron were standing behind him, waiting for an introduction.

Grig says, "Maggie, I would like to introduce you to some new recruits and some people I think will become good friends."

Maggie says, "I'm sure if you like them Grig, I will just love these new recruits because despite what I said up there. We can use all the help we can get."

Grig steps back and to the side to reveal Kim and Ron standing there as he says, "I am pleased to introduce you to our newest gunner and pilot crew, Ron Stepupable and Kim Possible!"

Ron says, "Uh... that's actually Ron Stoppable, I was joking you know when I asked KP to call me that."

Grig's face falls for a moment before he says, "Oh, I'm sorry... I'll try to keep it right from now on."

Ron waves his hand, "Don't worry, at least you remember my name. Most of the time I'm either Ron, Loser, or 'that guy with Kim'."

Kim looks at Maggie and despite Grig's assurances, she could tell Maggie was anything BUT pleased to see the two of them!

Grig chuckles, "Well I'm very good at remembering names. So whatever you want to be called is what I'll call you."

Ron smiles and says, "Thanks, you can just call me Ron, that's what my friends do."

Maggie suddenly nearly shouts, "What is all this Grig? What is the meaning of this?"

Grig takes a half-step back in surprise as he says, "I… don't understand? I thought you'd be pleased to see other humans from Earth such as yourself joining the fight against Xur?"

Maggie's face goes red as she says, "I smell Centauri's hand in all this! He's gone and kidnapped them I bet just like he did my Alex!"

Grig says, "Calm down Maggie, these two brave humans actually want to fight Xur!"

Maggie looks directly at Kim and says, "If you knew what I've suffered with Xur, you would be running and screaming…"

Kim crosses her arms, surprising Maggie with the calmness and strength in her eyes as she says, "I SO don't do the running and screaming bit. I am Kim Possible, and I can do anything!"

Maggie continues to stare hard at Kim, waiting for her to crack or show any sign of weakness but either Kim was really good at bluffing or she truly believed in what she just said. Either way, she thought the girl was crazy to want to go up against Xur.

Maggie says, "I can't believe that Centauri actually found two people from Earth who are foolish enough to try to take on Xur…" She turns to Grig and then says, "Ok, but I don't expect Alex to be any more happy than I am."

Ron says, "Hey, we'll show Xur who's boss! KP and I got the highest score ever in the history of the Star League at almost 2 billion points!"

Total silence followed at those who'd heard Ron's words. It was only a moment into the silence before he says, "What? KP and I worked really hard together to earn that score!"

Maggie turns to look closely at Kim and then Ron before she says to him, "What was the exact score?"

Ron says proudly, "1,789,999,999 points! I did it with the help my most badical girlfriend helping me!"

Kim smiles at Ron and says, "Thank you, that is so sweet of you Ron." She leans over and gives him a quick kiss on the cheek close to the lips.

Maggie frowns before she turns to Grig and says in an almost flat voice, "See to it that they get suited up and given proper orientation. I have to go talk to Alex." She walks off, leaving Kim and Ron to wonder what was going on.

Grig says, "Did you really get that score?" To Ron with a stunned expression on his brown-shelled face.

Ron nods as he smiles, "Yep! And what a battle it was! KP and I knocked the stuffing out all those fighters with our most awesome moves and then we destroyed the big boss ship!"

Grig says, "How many times did it take you to do that?"

Ron looks at Kim with a raised eyebrow before he looks back at Grig and says, "Only once. It was pretty easy actually once we found the weak spot."

Grig looks at Kim and says, "Is he joking? Please tell me he is!"

Kim shakes her head, "No, sorry…" She wonders what the big deal was as they'd found harder weak spots in robots and other stuff they had to battle.

Grig shakes his head in amazement before he thinks, "Xur, if you think Alex and I are your only things to worry about… I have a feeling you're greatly underestimating these two."

Grig says, "Come with me you two and I'll show you where to get dressed as I explain a few things that you should know about your scores and achievements…"

(Elsewhere in the Rylos Base)

Maggie was facing a screen and on the other end of it was her husband, Alex the love of her life and best friend.

Maggie says, "Alex! These two got a higher score than you ever have and they don't look any older than our children!"

Alex says, "We weren't any older than them when I signed up to join the Star League you know."

Maggie shouts, "That is beside the point! I don't care how good their scores are but there is no way they could have the experience needed to fight evil on a scale this large! They could get really hurt or worse!"

Alex exhales for a minute as he scratches behind a ear which pulls back some of the hair to reveal a small scar he had gotten in one of the battle with Xur to keep Rylos safe.

Maggie remembers how Alex had gotten it because Xur had tried to pay him back just after the big defeat and before the wedding. She had always known that Alex was the one for her. Otherwise she wouldn't have found the courage to leave the trailer park and head into the scary unknown with Alex and Grig.

Maggie fingers her gold wedding ring absentmindedly as she remembers the wedding. It seemed as if all of Rylos had showed up to watch even though very few people had been invited. It still amazed her, after 23 years of being together that so many aliens could work together to form such a strong force of good against evil and she was very proud to be a part of that which she knew she never would have been able to become if she hadn't left for the stars…no, she corrected herself. She reached for the stars and she found welcoming arms to reach back.

Alex says, "I know Maggie, and if you want to send them back to Earth… Well, that's your right as the Commander of the base, but I think we're going to need all the help we can get against this new threat of Xur's."

Maggie looks down for a second before she looks up and says, "I know. Not many others know about what you found out and I just pray to God that somehow…"

Alex raises his hand, showing the golden ring with the small diamonds within it, shining brightly as the day they had gotten married. He smiles softly and says, "I know, I feel the same way but even if he should attempt it. I have faith that we can stop him. We have prepared long and hard to make sure that everyone we know will survive."

Maggie smiles softly as she briefly nods before she says, "Yes… I know. I just don't want to lose you or anyone else I care about Alex. Grams… she wouldn't want me to be sad but…"

Alex says, "I know, I miss her too."

Maggie looks at Alex and can see just looking at his eyes that he genuinely meant his words. She knew that getting Grams and the other friends from the trailer park that knew about the Star League to come up for the wedding had been hard but she was glad because she had never seen the old woman look so proud and happy of Maggie as she did just then so when she passed on eventually of old age…

Maggie sighs for a short moment before she says, "Thank you Alex, and now isn't the time to be dwelling on the past and I should be focusing on the now."

Alex smiles at Maggie and says, "That's my Maggie, always been the smart one in the family."

Maggie laughs and says, "If I'm so smart, then why did it take me so long to marry you?"

Alex chuckles and says, "Hey, we all have our faults… just like a certain person I know who likes to sing in the shower, badly…"

Maggie's cheeks flush for a second before she grins and says, "Couldn't be any worse than the time you tried to celebrate the 4th of July on here and accidentally had all of Rylos scrambling because they thought Xur was attacking…"

Alex holds up both hands as he says, "Whoa! I know when to concede defeat! You will!" He is grinning as he says that, telling her that such playful banter was having an effect on him.

Maggie shares the grin with him before she says, "Good to know I have such a wise player… I guess this means I get to choose the reward?"

Alex chuckles and says, "If you feel that's fair."

Maggie smiles and says, "I do… I'll let you know later when you get home."

Alex nods and says, "Ok, I shouldn't be gone for much longer."

Maggie says, "Oh, and I guess there's enough room on Rylos for another pair of humans. I can think of some people who would be happy to see more humans on Rylos anyway." She smiles at Alex, knowing that he gets her hint.

Alex chuckles and nods, "Yeah, just make sure that they have an less shocking experience than our first time here."

Maggie looks to the side in thought as she says, "Somehow… I don't think we'll have to worry about them much. I get the feeling that those two have already seen a lot. Especially Kim, she didn't back down from me and was used to Grig's appearance so quickly."

Alex says, "Do you think she's seen other aliens before?"

Maggie shakes her head and says, "No… I think that she and that guy have already encountered their fair share of so many strange things that aside from the initial shock… they get over it quickly enough."

Alex frowns in thought before he says, "I think I'm going to cut this a little shorter if I can. I want to meet this pair that has seen so many strange things that they can just shrug off meeting a base full of aliens like that."

Maggie nods, "How about I invite them to dinner? It'll give us all a chance to get to know each other without them feeling like we're trying to interrogate them."

Alex smiles and says, "Oh? Planning on making your specialty?"

Maggie smiles big as she says, "Only if you plan on being home in time to eat it."

Alex chuckles and says, "In that case, expect me home for supper!"

Maggie thinks, "Yes! Alex will be home soon!" She says, "Very well and then after our guests leave, you and I can talk about that reward I want."

Alex grins, "I could never deny my lady her fair heart's desire or reward."

Maggie giggles and says, "Safe journey my fair knight, and I shall see you at suppertime."

Alex smiles and says, "See you then, I've got to go now if I plan on getting back in time."

Maggie nods and says, "I love you Alex!"

Alex says, "I love you too Mags" before the connection terminates, leaving Maggie alone.

Maggie thinks happily, "Those two don't know it, but I owe them a thanks! I'm getting Alex back early! Yes!" She can't help but let a smile escape a little as she walks out of the secure communications room and so she begins to plan all that she needs to do to get supper ready even as she passes aliens who take note that their Commander seemed to be in a better mood than usual.

AN: Well everyone, I hope you enjoyed this chapter! You got to see more of Alex and Maggie. What do you think of them? Do they seem like a good married couple? What do you think of the conversation Alex and Maggie had? What do you think of the history I've shown you so far? What do you think of Kim and Ron in this chapter? Were they IC enough? The Ron Step-up-able I got from one of the new KP episodes, can anyone tell me which one it is from? G I'd also like to take the time to thank everyone for all the awesome reviews I've received so far for this story. I am also pleased that so many people remember the movie fondly. I hope that I will continue to write a story that all of you feel is worthy of being a Last Starfighter story. As usual, all thoughts, ideas, suggestions, impressions, fond movie memories, names you'd come up for your Gunstar if actually had one, and more are always welcome!