A/N: Hmm, time for a fast forward! Watch me go! Kris started around January and three months later, it's about March.

There are small references to the "Prologue Pt. 1" from Protégé, Ch. 32: "Hangman" from "Adventures of Kris Marx" and Ch. 17: "Jailbreak" from "Shadows of Boston."

Disclaimer: Read Ch. 1

Prove Them Wrong

Gabriella had the bedroom light on with Kris' side all comfortable. She was peering over her laptop trying to type the last bit of her paper before she heard the apartment door opened. The sound of keys hitting the counter echoed throughout the apartment before a soft voice greeted, "Hey love."

Gabriella looked up from her laptop to see her exhausted girlfriend in her Academy uniform. "Hi baby," Gabriella greeted, "you look tired."

Kris nodded, pulling her hair out of the tight ponytail and ran her hands through her hair. She then kicked off her shoes toward the side before walking tiredly to the bed. She leaned over and kissed Gabriella softly before she began to unbutton her shirt, struggling due to lack of sleep.

Gabriella noticed her girlfriend's struggle and closed her laptop before crawling into Kris' lap. Gently she pushed Kris' hands away, unbuttoning the shirt while Kris rested her head on her shoulder. Once the shirt was fully unbuttoned, Gabriella pushed it off and placed on the chair for the dry cleaners. She then placed another uniform out before she crawled back into the bed to see Kris asleep. "I love you," Gabriella whispered in her ear.

"I love you too," Kris mumbled.

Usually, Gabriella would rest her head on Kris' chest but instead, Gabriella pulled Kris over to her and making her rest on her chest as she whispered, "Sleep well honey."

Kris' POV

I had passed every evaluation to make it where I was. It was hard because I had to lose a bit of weight, replacing that with muscle then I had to go through a psychological evaluation. They questioned me about my family and Adrian, wondering if I would become one of those triggered happy cops because of the lack of a childhood I had. It was a bit hard but I was able to answer each one as best as I could. I guessed it worked because I got a letter several weeks later saying that I was admitted.

Jane was excited as well as Maura but it meant that the final part of my agreement with Gabriella was a done deal. The twins' birthday passed with them turning age one and I will tell you that they grew. Maura dressed the twins with their separate identities with Aly dressed in dresses of various colors (including pink…ew) but she wore casual clothes like shirts and shorts too. Liam who wore his jeans with his t-shirts with his hair neatly combed though it tended to have a curl or two. The only thing Jane only cared about was one thing and that was the kids had at least one item that Red Sox.

I agreed.

Besides this, the twins were verbalizing whenever they could. They were able to say my name as 'Kis' like TJ did when he was baby then they called Gabriella, "Gab'. They were also in the beginning stages in walking.

Therefore, that was one thing checked off then I turned twenty when the letter came a week after my birthday. Finally, I was accepted in so I was officially moving in with my hardworking girlfriend who was aiming to graduate early so she could enter med school, gaining more hours in the ER, which she enjoyed. Truthfully, all Gabriella and I cared about was as long as there was a kiss hello and goodbye as well as 'I love you' then we were fine.

But back to me entering the Academy, I entered with a class of forty with at least six were women. The classes weren't too difficult and some of the knowledge I knew helped a lot. However, my name was well known a bit but it didn't help that my commanding officer was hard on me.

So far, it was two and half months of grueling training.

"Marx," he shouted causing me to step forward from the line. We were all dressed in our physical training uniform but the women had to have their hair tied back in tight buns. As I stepped forward, he looked at me for a moment over his sunglasses before he ordered, "You are getting on the mat with Davis. You are in a hand-to-hand combat for your life and I want you two to go at it until one of you taps. Understand?"

I nodded then I looked over at my classmate, Eric Davis. The twenty one year old man was about fifty pounds heavier than I was and was more built. He gave a smirk before we stepped up to each other.

In my eyes, this was going to be a hard one when it was your first hand to hand in a long time. However, in five seconds, we were on the mat and I was doing well at trying to wrestle my way out of his hold until he got me in a chokehold. Though, in the department, it can be considered unauthorized force, it didn't mean that we could use it on each other because if a suspect used it then we needed to learn to get out for it's a matter of life and death.

The hold on me was tight and usually I could get out of them. However, I was gasping for air and the world was already spinning as I heard someone shout, "Tap out, Marx."

"Come on, Marx! Tap out!"

I continued to struggle until I felt everything go fuzzy then went black.

Maura's POV

"Up you go," I raised Liam up causing him to giggle loudly. I smiled and looked over to see Aly with Gabriella and Jane, playing with some blocks.

It was now an occasion for Gabriella to come over since Kris was in the Academy. It had been about three months since Kris entered and I missed her presence dearly. There was not a lot of piano playing and the peanut butter (though it annoyed me sometimes) was not open. Pieces of Kris Marx were all over the house and I missed her. However, Jane was having a hard time dealing with it because she also had a strong bond with Kris, not to mention that Kris helped with a majority of homicide's research.

Truthfully, the only person who Kris saw more often than Jane and I did was Gabriella. Kris went to the apartment, which was close to both Headquarters and the Academy. However, Kris was gone for a majority of the day from six in the morning until the late evening. Kris asked Jane and me before she left that we would watch out for Gabriella besides the twins.

I think the one thing that I smiled about was that Kris called the twins and us to say goodnight and send her love. She also tried to come over every Sunday for Sunday dinner.

RING! RING!

"That must be Kris," Jane stated loudly as she ran over to the phone. I watched as Jane picked up the house phone and answered, "Hey Kiddo." I smiled and expected Jane to bring the phone over but watched as her expression turned curious. "You're here," Jane asked in a questioning tone, "What do you mean by that?"

Suddenly we heard the door unlocked and appeared Kris with her cell phone against her ear. "It means that I was here," Kris answered as she closed the phone.

"Kis," Aly and Liam both said at the sight of Kris. Jane placed the phone down as we all gazed at Kris in the Academy uniform. Her hair tied back with her glasses perched over her nose as she placed her travel bag down. She removed her jacket as she crouched down to greet both Aly and Liam who walked over to her.

"Hey my munchkins," Kris greeted happily as she lifted them up. She kissed both of their cheeks gently before she placed them down. I watched Gabriella stood up and walked over to Kris who lifted her up in a tight embrace. Kris kissed her lips gently before she greeted, "Hey."

"Why are you here? I thought I was going to see you at home," Gabriella inquired.

Kris shook her head and walked further into the living room. "I just wanted to come by and say hi," Kris stated softly. She took a seat next to me and I hugged her immediately, kissing her cheek. "I missed you guys," Kris informed us.

Jane quickly jumped over the sofa and hugged Kris tightly. "I miss you too, Kiddo," Jane informed her. We pulled back and I soon noticed the tired expression on Kris' face which cause Jane asked, "Rough day?"

"You can say that," Kris mumbled. She stood up and looked at the twins, "Let's put you two to bed." Both twins smiled happily at her and lifted their arms up for Kris to carry them to bed.

While Kris picked them up and walked up the staircase to place them in bed, I looked at Gabriella and Jane with a confused look. "I think something is bothering her," I informed them.

"I think so too," Jane agreed.

I glanced over at Gabriella noticing her bit her bottom lip for a moment then began to play with her locket. "Kris won't admit it," Gabriella suddenly spoke causing Jane to look at her.

"Won't admit what," Jane quietly asked.

"It's been a rough couple of weeks for her," Gabriella pointed out softly. She moved closer and continued on, "Kris won't say it but it's been a bit hard, adjusting to everything and I know she misses you guys. Her commanding officer has been a bit harsher on her."

"Who's her commanding officer?"

"Sergeant Owen Shepherd."

I heard Jane released an irritated groan. She then took a seat next to me as she stated, "Shepherd is a natural prick and he wants Kris to prove herself. I don't know why she hasn't talked to me about it."

"Because I want to earn this myself," Kris answered as she reappeared. She took a seat and ran her hand over her face, removing her glasses. As she did this action, I suddenly noticed a bit of bruising on her neck.

"Kris, what happened to your neck," I asked as I leaned over to touch her neck. Kris backed away from the touch, lifting her collar up before I noticed Gabriella touch her cheek. A look was pass between the two before Kris sighed, leaning forward for me to lower the collar. "That looks like bruising," I pointed out.

"I had training and I was place in a chokehold," Kris explained tiredly. She ran her hand along her neck and sighed, "I got chocked out and passed out. That never happened in my life."

"Oh Kris."

"Kiddo," Jane touched Kris' hand gently.

However, Kris retracted her hand before she rested back in the chair. Gabriella scooted over and rested her head on Kris' shoulder. Kris kissed the top of Gabriella's head before she whispered, "Maybe I'm not cut out for this job after all. I should have kept my job as a researcher."

"But that's not what you want, Kris," Jane told her. I watched as Kris looked over at Jane and I could see that the connection between the two that was established all those years ago. Though Kris didn't admit often but she looked up to Jane so much besides looking up to me.

Jane was her role model.

I looked at Gabriella who watched the connection. She kissed Kris' lips gently before she stood up and said to me, "Maura, I was wondering if you can help me with something. I have a couple questions about certain surgical procedures that I'm not sure about that you might have observed?"

"Of course," I nodded. I leaned over and kissed Jane's lips gently before I stood up and approached Kris. She looked up at me and I leaned over, kissing her forehead then whispered, "I love you."

"Love you too, Mom," Kris said back with a small smile.

Jane's POV

As Maura and Gabriella walked away, I looked at Kris seeing a disappointed look in her eyes. I moved over to her and wrapped my arm around her, hugged her and kissed her forehead. "I can handle myself in my fitness, the paperwork, and I know the bloody laws but Ma, I couldn't get out of that hold," Kris explained. She suddenly shot up and shouted, "I blacked out for Pete's sake."

"Kiddo-"

"It's embarrassing and I'm suppose to be able to handle myself and yet-"

"Kris," I raised my voice causing her to look at me. I tugged her to sit back down and I rubbed her back gently as I said softly, "It happens to all of us. The Academy wasn't easy for me either because I was only one of three women in my class. They underestimated me and look where I'm at."

"But Ma, that is not good! What if I can't handle the simulator or another round or-"

"Stop." I looked at her and our eyes connected as I told her, "You stop putting yourself down. You passed out after one time and I want to let you know that you've done better. You won when it counts."

"I need it to count now, Ma. I've only been in the Academy for about three months and I have about two to three months left." She twisted her ring and sighed, "What if I don't make it?"

"Kris, I remember an eleven year old girl who selflessly helped save Frankie. When I asked her if I could drive her home, she just told me to drop her off at a certain street. She told me that she respected the department. She later told me that she wanted to become a detective," I told her. Kris looked down at her hand and flexed it as I took her hand in mine. I squeezed it softly and said, "Kris, something like this never stopped you before. I know you can do this because it's your dream and also you went through three months."

"But-"

"No buts, Kiddo because I know you can do this because you are a Rizzoli- Isles. You're my kid and I believe in you. You can do this because you were the only sixteen- year old who was willing to climb up rafters to grab a dead body." I watched as a smile formed on Kris' face as I chuckled, "You remember that?"

"I do," Kris answered.

"Not to mention fight two henchmen of the mob." I watched as Kris smiled slightly at me as I kissed her cheek. I then combed my hand through her bangs playfully as I whispered, "You can do this because you are determined to do this. Your heart is in this so please; don't give up…not yet."

Kris looked up at me, "Do you believe in me that much?"

I nodded, "I believe that you can prove them all wrong by being you." Kris smiled softly before she hugged me tightly. I hugged her back and whispered softly, "I love you…Officer Marx."

I felt a small tear hit my shirt as I heard Kris muffled, "I love you too."

R&I

The next day…

"Janie, is there a reason why we are at the Academy," Frankie inquired as I pulled up to the building.

"Yeah," I answered. I turned my head to see Frankie still wondering causing me to roll my eyes and elaborate, "I thought we could get some practice in."

Frankie gave a suspicious look before saying, "Yeah. Sure."

I rolled my eyes again and stepped out of the car, walking inside before I noticed a class going on. I stopped Frankie by grabbing by his suit collar as I observed the class for a moment and recognized the commanding officer. "Come on, Frankie. Let's go this way," I suggested.

Frankie followed as I lead him over to the shooting range to see the Academy class was about to go into the gym. I looked over and immediately, I recognized Kris who was adjusting her uniform. "That's why we are here," Frankie pointed out.

"Well look who the cat brought in," Shepherd called out. Kris looked up and a shock expression crossed her face before she calmed it to attention. Shepherd walked over to me and smirked, "So what brings you here, Rizzoli?"

"Qualifications for my weapon," I answered.

"You're not here to see your daughter fail out."

"Excuse me?"

"I just want to let you know today, not to mention that your daughter didn't do quite well in the hand to hand combat last time. This is the uniform version and the 'make it or break it' test."

"Are you out to get my kid," I questioned him.

"No," he shook his head, "I want to make sure that there is no special treatment for her. She couldn't handle a choke hold. What makes you think she can handle this?"

"Because she can."

"We'll see," Shepherd answered. He then turned and walked back to the class as he began to name pairings.

I watched as he paired Kris with a male student. She took a deep breath before she looked up at me with a wink as I crossed my fingers, You can do it, Kiddo!

Kris' POV

The combat was in full uniform and gear to simulate how much I would be wearing on duty. The goal was to make sure that my weapon was not taken and that I was able to get up in the situation.

That also meant that if I messed up, I'm out.

"Okay, Nelson," Shepherd addressed my fighting partner, "your goal is trying to get Marx's weapon before time is up. The other way is that Marx is able to get out of your hold, drawing her weapon and asking you to get onto the ground or she makes you tap out. Understand?"

We both nodded and stepped onto the mat. I prepared myself to be tackle and as soon as Shepherd gave the okay, I was on the ground. I struggled, spinning my body and trying to make sure that my weapon is out of Nelson's reach. I looked over to see Frankie and Jane watching before I noticed Jane mouthed, "You can do this!"

I closed my eyes, feeling the arm wrapping around my neck and attempting to choke me. I took in a deep breath and looked at him before I used all of my strength, flipping him over and getting out of the hold. I then elbowed him causing him to back away in pain before I stood up, pulled out my weapon and shouted, "Boston Police Department, get onto the ground."

"Timed," I looked over and watched as Shepherd glance down at the watch before he looked back at me in shock. "That was only thirty seconds," he informed me. I smiled widely before I looked over at Jane and Frankie who were smiling before I felt a tap on my shoulder. I looked over to see Shepherd looking down at me, "I underestimated you, Marx. You impressed me."

"Thank you, sir," I told him as he walked away. I glanced back over expecting to see Jane and Frankie but I noticed they had disappeared. I gave a confused look before I felt a small vibration from my phone.

I pulled it out and smiled at the text message, Told u that u can do it.

I smirked, closing the phone as I thought softly, Maybe I'm cut out for this job after all.

Woo, that was hard! Well review, PM, comment, make a request or give me an idea, etc! I love hearing from all of you! Just a couple more one shots before the new story goes up! I might put it up before the winter break is over!

I'll flip a coin on whether or not, I should start writing it now.