Part 4: Pigging Out

It was the next day and the three teens were walking through the mall. Actually two of them were walking while the third was rolling beside them in his wheelchair.

"So, Ron," Felix began to ask, "Ready to hit the arcade, dude?"

"Ready? Hah!" Ron laughed proudly, "I was born ready!"

Both boys tapped each others fists together and grinned, challenging each other at th arcade later. Kim rolled her eyes and muttered, "Boys…"

The three passes by Club Banana and Kim's eyes widened and sparkled as she turned to look at the display window. Ron slapped his forehead and groaned, "Oh boy…"

"This is bad, huh?" Felix inquired.

"Kinda. In a few seconds, Kim wants us to go in with her," Ron said.

And as if Ron was psychic, Kim grabbed Ron by the arm and dragged Ron in. Not wanting to be left behind, Felix followed after them.


Inside, Kim met with her best girl friend, Monique, and the girls chatted girlishly as they made their way to the dressing room with a pile of clothes in their arms. Ron just followed after Kim and waited outside the dressing rooms with Felix in tow.

"Every time we're at the mall, Kim just has to go to Club Banana!" Ron whined as he plopped himself down on the soft chair facing the dressing rooms.

"Good thing I don't have a girlfriend, dude," Felix said, cheerfully.

"It's torture, but a relationship is about compromise," Ron said. Rufus peaked out of Ron's pocket and groaned. His little tummy rumbled and he spoke, "Hungry! Bueno Nacho!"

Ron shook his head, "Sorry, Rufus, but only after Kim comes out of her shopping craze."

"It won't be long, Ron," Felix grinned.

"What do you mean, dude?" Ron asked.

"Turn around, Ron," Kim spoke sultrily.

Ron turned and his jaw dropped. Kim was wearing a green bikini top and a pair of denim shorts, really short shorts! Kim giggled. "You like?" she asked, mischievously.

"I…you…wow…bikini…" Ron stuttered.

Felix rolled his eyes and turned around. This was Ron's girl and only he could look at her. Felix felt a bit envious of Ron for that. Where was Felix gonna find a girl who would look beyond his handicap. Felix eyes wandered to Monique who was helping Kim to get Ron out of his daze and shook his head. Nah! Monique already had Brick. So, who else was there?

Kim and Monique went back into the dressing rooms to get changed and to give Ron some time to cool off. This time, Felix was going to get some answers.

"Hey Ron, ever heard of 'Animorphs'?" Felix asked.

Ron jumped and stared at Felix with shock, "What? Where? Huh?"

Felix laughed and took out a book from his backpack. It was entitled 'Animorphs'. "I meant this, a series of books about a group of teens who get powers from an alien and can change into any animal they touch."

Ron felt a bead of cold sweat falling from his forehead. What was Felix implying? Ron was terrible at lying, so he decided to play along. "Nah, not really! I don't read much. Is it good?"

"It's great!" Felix threw Ron the book and he caught it. "Read the chapter I marked."

Ron did and Felix continued, "I loved the part when the guy turned into a monkey and then into an elephant to fight the bad guys. That was awesome!"

Ron gulped slightly, "Yeah, awesome." Ron was really getting nervous. The page he was reading described nearly everything that happened yesterday.

Kim and Monique came out of the dressing rooms in their normal clothes. Kim passed the clothes she wanted to buy to Monique and said, "See ya later!" she then noticed Ron was looking a bit uncomfortable and sweating while holding a book. "Ron? Baby, what's wrong?"

"I'M NOT A MONKEY!" he shouted, jumping a good two feet before dropping the book back in Felix's lap. All the other customers were staring at Ron and Kim looked at him stunned. Felix was grinning from ear to ear.

"Ron, what was that about?" Kim asked.

"No…nothing KP? Nothing's wrong? Who says anything is wrong? I'm fine! I'm down! I'm cool!" As Ron said this, his eyes darted, he scratched his nose and started wheezing.

Kim raised an eyebrow and turned to Felix. Felix just shrugged and Kim placed her hands to Ron's shoulders before leaning in to kiss him on the cheek and whispering, "Bueno Nacho, let's go."

Ron suddenly forgot what he was thinking about and started dreaming about Nacos and everything Bueno. He hugged Kim. "KP," he sniffed, "You do know the way to a man's heart."

Kim giggled and kissed him quickly on the lips before she took him out of Club Banana, but not before paying for her purchase. Felix rolled after them and was able to keep up with his cyber robotic wheelchair.


The gang arrived at Bueno Nacho and Both Kim and Ron ordered their usual and sat next to each other. Felix's chair helped him into the booth and he had himself a regular taco with a Slurpster. He licked his lips as he dug in.

"Hey Felix," Ron began, "Race ya," he challenged.

"You're on!" Felix accepted.

Kim looked between the two boys as they were about to race to see who was going to ea the fastest. She was about to object but realized it would be futile. Boys would be boys.

Ron began stuffing his naco into his mouth while Felix attempted to do the same. Suddenly, they began choking and Kim panicked.

"Ron!" she took the Slurpster and gave it to Ron to drink. Ron downed the drink and heaved as he punched his chest.

"Thanks KP!" Ron grinned. Kim would've scolded Ron for being so stupid but settled down as she saw his grin. That always calmed her down.

Felix downed his drink with great difficulty, "Right, ignore the guy with the handicap why don't ya?" he said in mock annoyance.

"Why would you guys do that? You nearly choked," she said to them.

"It's a guy thing, KP," Ron explained.

"You know, just horsing around," Felix said nonchalantly.

Ron spat out his soda, right on Rufus who was enjoying his nachos. Kim's eyes widened and soon both her and Felix were laughing. Rufus crossed his small pas and tapped his feet in annoyance as he glared at Ron. Ron laughed weakly and said, "Sorry."

Rufus let out a, "Humph!" before taking a paper napkin and drying himself with it. He then dives into Ron's pocket to avoid another soda shower.

Ron wiped his mouth and thought, First the Animorph books now horsing around? Okay, that's too many coincidences in the same day. Ron glanced at Felix and decided to ask the question later. Correction: A few questions later.

Ron was playing into Felix's hands. The way Ron was reacting were almost like tell-tale signs about Ron's identity. If I play my cards right, I might get Ron to fess up. Better that than telling him out right my secret too. I may be wrong, but I know I'm not!


The trio of teens left the restaurant and headed to the arcade. Kim looked around, not knowing what to do. But as the girl who could do anything, she decided to wing it and followed the boys.

Ron's first choice was DDR and Kim was confused. Felix explained, "It's Dance, Dance Revolution. DDR for short. Basically, it's a dancing game. You play by stepping on the right buttons in synchro with the ones flashed on the screen," Felix grinned, "Wanna try Kim? I can't because…you know."

Kim stared at the DDR machine and then back to Ron and Felix. She then had a look of determination on her face, "Put in the tokens!" she stepped onto the platform, "Let's dance!"

Ron and Felix looked at each other and shrugged. Ron slid in the tokens and the game started.

Saying Kim was good was an understatement. Kim was absolutely AWESOME! She was dancing to the music and never missed a beat or button. She was already close to the Hi-Score.

Correction: She passed the Hi-Score!

Ron and Felix clapped and cheered for her. Soon, a crowd of teens also began surrounding the DDR machine, cheering for Kim Possible. Kim simply enjoyed the attention. Finally, Kim struck a pose as the music ended and leapt off the platform into Ron's arm. Most of the kids in the crowd were Middleton High students and started congratulating Kim. Kim blushed at the attention but even more so from the passionate kiss she got from Ron. Felix clapped his hands as the crowd hooted and hollered.

They played a few more games and soon Kim got tired.

"Kim, you were absolutely awesome!" Felix said.

"KP, you got badical moves!" Ron agreed. "Booyah!"

"Oh, Ron!" Kim blushed. "Looks like I finally found a game I liked, huh guys."

"Hey, videogames, Kim. There's one for every body," Felix said.

"Kim! Ron!" called out a familiar voice. Ron recognized it and turned.

"Zita?" Ron questioned, surprised.

Felix only stared at the girl who ran out of the arcade. She had light chocolaty skin and chin length black hair. She wore a pair of gold earrings and a blue shirt with red jeans.

"Hey Ron! Hi Kim!" Zita said to the teens.

"Hey, Z!" Ron greeted.

"Hey," Kim said a little hesitantly. She swore to herself not get jealous at Zita Flores, the first girl Ron has ever dated. Zita smiled.

"Wow, Kim! I saw the moves you showed off at that DDR game! Wicked!" Zita said excitedly.

"Thanks…I guess," Kim said to her.

"I mean, you totally beat the high score! No one has ever done that in a long time!"

"Well, Z, Kim's the girl who can do anything. Aren't ya, KP?" Ron asked, pulling Kim closer.

"Yeah, that's me," Kim shrugged.

Zita then noticed Felix, "Hey, I'm Zita Flores. Who are you?" she asked, holding out a hand.

Felix took it and shook nervously, "Fe…Felix Renton," Felix stuttered, getting red in the face. "Nice to meet you? You play Everlot?" Felix then mentally slapped himself in the face. Nice going Felix! First thing you say to a girl is about a computer game!

Instead of the reaction Felix usually expected, Zita just smiled and said, "Everlot? Yeah! That's like my most favorite online RPG ever!"

Felix beamed, "Really So what do you play as?"

Kim and Ron saw the exchange and smiled. Zita and Felix were starting to hit it off. Anyway, Ron invited Zita, "Wanna join us, Zita? I mean, the more the merrier!"

"Really? Cool! Maybe we can catch a movie later?" Zita said with a smile.

"Yeah, a movie sounds great," Felix agreed.


The four teens then walked to the nearest theatre. Kim whispered to Ron, "You did that on purpose, didn't you? You wanted to hook Zita up with Felix?"

Ron whispered back, cryptically, "Maybe, KP."

Kim would have prodded, but Zita interrupted, "Hey, let's watch this movie!" she said excitedly.

Felix, Kim and Ron looked at the poster. It was Aeon Flux.

The four bought tickets and entered the theatre.

Kim and Ron sat next to each other, leaving Zita and Felix to sit next to each other. The wheelchair changed into a small briefcase laid over Felix's lap. Zita began to question about the chair before the movie started. Felix whispered, "Later, kay?"

Ron sighed contently. He was watching a movie with his girlfriend and Felix had Zita. Rufus began pinching popcorn and chewing on it. Nothing could ruin this moment.

Except a strange ringing sound that reached Ron's ears.

Ron looked around and whispered to Kim, "Um…KP? I think I need to go."

"Go where?" She blinked in confusion.

"You know…go." She finally got the message and sighed.

"Hurry up, kay?" I don't want you to miss the movie Ron."

"I'll go with him," Felix volunteered.

Ron looked at him funny, "Okay, dude? This is private and-"

Felix grabbed Ron by the shirt and unfolded his wheel chair from its briefcase form, "We'll be right back, girls!" he said quickly as he rose up into the air on the hover wheels and lead Ron out of the theatre.

"It is just me, or has Ron been acting a little weird, lately?" Zita asked.

Kim raised as eyebrow, "This is Ron, remember? He is never normal." She smiled.

"So, how did you meet Felix?" Zita asked.

"Oh, his mom is a friend of my mom's and…"


Felix and Ron were outside the bathrooms as Felix dropped him off.

"Okay, dude!" Ron rubbed the dust off his shirt, "What's the deal?"

Rufus poked his little head out of Ron's cargo pocket, "Uh huh!"

Felix rolled his eyes before narrowing them. He looked around and then pulled Ron down, by the arm, whispering into his ear, "Ron, I know!"

Ron responded, blankly, "Know what?"

Felix sighed before fishing through his pocket and pulling out…a Zodiac Deck Case! It had the symbol of the Horse on it! Ron stared at it and then at Felix. He stared at the deck again before shifting back to Felix. He gasped, "No way…"

"Nice to meet you, Zodiac Knight Animorph," Felix grinned.

Ron and Rufus' jaws dropped.

"Come on!" Felix wheeled in front of the Men's Room. "We've got work to do!

"But how…?" Ron began to ask.

"I'll explain later!" Felix, abruptly, cut him off, "Now we've got work to do." He turned the knob and the door was locked, "Great!" he muttered sarcastically. "Now what?"

"Well…there is the alternative," Ron pointed behind him. Felix followed and saw what he was pointing at.

"You have got to be kidding me, bro," Felix said flatly. It was the door to the Ladies' Room.

Ron slowly opened the door and peaked inside, "Rufus, go see if there's anyone in there," he told his pet. Rufus scurried out of the pocket and inside the bathroom. He checked all the stalls before quickly scurrying out, "All clear!"

"Good, let's go, Felix," Ron motioned for Felix to enter after him. Felix rolled inside and his eyes darted back and forth nervously.

"This is so embarrassing," he said.

"Well, we don't have a choice, Felix," Ron took out his Monkey Deck and Felix smiled. He had been right.

"Let's go!" they both threw their arms out in front of the mirrors, grasping their Zodiac Decks tight.

"ZODIAC FORCE!"

"MONKEY!"

"HORSE!"

The armors immediately encased them, turning Ron into Zodiac Knight Animorph and Felix into Zodiac Knight Doc. The Horse Knight stepped off the wheelchair and it equipped itself onto Doc's back as a cyber robotic backpack. Animorph couldn't help but stare.

"What?" Doc asked.

"Dude! You can stand!" Ron pointed out.

"And walk and run and jump," Felix listed, rolling his eyes, "Can we please go now?"

"Oh, okay!"

The two Zodiac Knights jumped into the mirror.


At the same time, in Club Banana, a muscular teenage boy with blonde hair and blue eyes entered. This was Brick Flagg, Middleton High's Star Quarterback.

"Hey Monique!" he called out. Monique looked up from her counter and smiled, waving back.

"What's up, baby boy!"

And Monique's boyfriend.

"So, what brings you here, handsome?" she batted her eyes.

"Well, Mon," he fished through his pocket and fished out a couple of tickets, "I got some tickets to Wrestlemaniacs. I was wondering if you were in."

Monique squealed and then asked, "Can Kim Possible do anything? Of course I'm in ya big lug!" she grabbed him by the shoulder and pulled him towards her, planting a firm kiss on his lips.

They broke apart, reluctantly, for air and Monique licked her lips. "That was good."

"Yeah," Brick said, dazed, "What you said." Bonned had never kissed him like THAT before and…doh! No again! He was comparing Monique to Bonnid again. Not good. He then suddenly narrowed his eyes and whirled around.

"What's wrong, boy?" Monique asked, concerned.

"I was wondering if you knew where the changing rooms were?" he asked, "I think I want to pick up and try some stuff on."

"Want me to come along?" she asked hopefully.

"NO!" he shouted, startling her. He took a deep breath and repeated, softly, "Sorry, I mean, no. I know you're busy, Mon."

Monique excused him, "It's okay." She pointed behind him and he nodded, heading towards the changing rooms.


Doc and Animorph arrived in the Mirror Dimension in their Knightriders. Animorph's was a mixture of red, orange and yellow while Doc's was white and blue. They both stepped out of their vehicles after the tops lifted up. Their weapons materialized and they looked around their surroundings. They were in the Mirror Dimension's version of the Mall.

"I don't get it," Doc scratched his helmeted head, "I swear I heard it."

"Me too," Animorph nodded, "But we better be sure, Felix," he advised, "Don't know where it'll strike next.

"Did you hear something?" Doc suddenly asked.

"What?" Animorph asked.

"Shh…listen!" Doc told him Animorph shrugged and did as told.

"Is that…buzzing?"

The buzzing got louder and louder like it was something getting closer. Animorph gulped. Oh, hell no!

"Oh my God!" Animorph exclaimed.

"This ain't good!" Doc agreed.

A large swarm of humanoid mosquitoes were heading straight for them.

"Take evasive action!" Animorph said to Doc.

"Say what?" Doc asked, confused

"RUN LIKE HELL!" Animorph ran like a bat out of Heck, flapping his arms around while he screamed. Doc had a huge sweat drop form on his head and as he turned, he saw the Tranzquitoes getting closer. Doc took Animorph's advice and ran like his life depended on it.


Back in the Movie Theatre.

Zita checked her watch, "Ron and Felix have been gone for a very long time."

"Yeah," Kim agreed, "What's taking them? The movie's about to start."


Back in Club Banana.

"Alright, big boy," Monique was in front the changing rooms, with an armload of clothes on her. "I remember what you said but I think you might like these." She didn't get an answer and knitted her eyebrows. "Brick, are you in there? Brick!" she called. "Okay, if that's how you want to play it." She placed the clothes down and looked up over the changing room doors. She let out a startled gasp. The door was locked but Brick wasn't there.


Back in the Mirror Dimension.

"Why are we running?" Doc screamed out at Animorph.

"Bugs! Yuck! Hate them!" Animorph shouted back. The buzzing became louder, "They're getting closer!" a sharp spike suddenly zipped past them and imbedded itself in the wall. Doc turned around and saw the Tranzquitoes were firing spikes at them.

"I think I have to agree on you on that!" Doc gulped as they ran into a space between two stores. The Tranzquitoes zipped right past them. Doc breathed out a sigh of relief, "That was close." He turned to Animorph who was visibly shaken, "You're afraid of bugs?""

"Bad Summer Camp experience," Animorph told him, "Don't ask."

"But what about the Beetlorg?" Doc asked

"Beetles don't buzz around your head and suck your blood!" Animorph retorted.

"Well, we have to fight those things some time this century," Doc reminded him, "Or we'll be late for the movie with the girls."

Animorph groaned, "You just had to remind me. Kim's gonna kill me."

"Yeah, Kim," Doc answered. He then turned to Animorph again and asked, "Do you hear something?"

"What?" Animorph asked, "The giant mosquitoes? Oh yeah, wish I could forget that."

"No," Doc shook his head, "Listen. Does that sound like laser fire to you?" he peaked out. Animorph did as well and their eyes widened on disbelief. "No way!" they both gasped.

A large muscular Zodiac Knight was blasting the Tranzquitoes all on his own with lasers fired from his eyes.

He had on heavy blue battle armor, especially on his chest and shoulders. His bodysuit was black. He had large bulky boots and gauntlets. There was a large green orb imbedded in the centre of the chestplate. His helmet was designed after a pig, complete with pointed ears and a faceplate that looked like a pig's snout. He had red eye pieces that were firing the lasers.

"The Pig Knight," Animorph identified him. "Libra told me about him." Doc turned his attention to his friend.

"You know Libra?" Doc asked.

Animorph didn't answer Doc's question and then said, "Let's lend a hand!" he let out a battle cry and ran out of their hiding spot. Doc shrugged and joined him.

"You'll never bring Zodiac Knight Boar down, you hear me!" the Pig Knight shouted, continuing to blast at the Tranzquitoes.

"Need some help?" Animorph jumped in and slammed two Tranzquitoes away with his staff, "I'll watch your back!"

Boar just turned and stared, not realizing a Tranzquito heading for him. The thing prepared a spike and was ready to fire it. However, it never did, as its head was sliced right off.

"And I'll watch your front," Doc rested his double crescent bladed staff over his shoulders.

Boar blinked. "Who are you guys?"

"Zodiac Knight Doc."

"Zodiac Knight Animorph."

"Well, I'm Zodiac Knight Boar," Boar extended his hand.

"I think we can save the pleasantries for later," Doc told the two. "We ain't done here yet!"

The three Zodiac Knights stood battle ready in front of the large swarm of buzzing, bloodthirsty, Tranzquitoes.

"Let's squash some bugs," Animorph said menacingly, gripping his battle staff.

"I don't know. I like them sliced and diced," Doc gripped his own weapon.

"I'm in the mood for a little barbeque myself," Boar's eyes began to glow as he summoned up his weapon, a rake.


Kim and Zita were in the theatre and still waiting for Felix and Ron. Kim looked over her shoulder to the exit. "Where are they? It shouldn't take this long for them to be done," she said. She turned to Zita. "Right?"

Zita shrugged. "I'm not so sure about boys, Kim." Kim grumbled.

"I'm gonna go check it out," Kim said as she got up from her seat.

"I'm coming too," Zita volunteered. Kim raised an eyebrow at her.

"Why?"

Zita blushed and looked away. "Well, I'm…worried about Felix, that's all."

Kim shook her head and gave her a smile. "C'mon."


The three Knighs drew out their Final Vent cards and slid them into their belt buckles.

"FINAL VENT!"

TBC…