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Chapter 6: Sibling Rivalry
Shego and Kim arrive at the Go Tower. Kim takes a deep breath while Shego steps up and bangs on the door.
"Yo Hego open up ya big lug!" she yelled.
The door opens and Shego and Kim breezily walk in. They are met by Hego who welcomes Shego. Kim is hidden in the background and dusts of her clothes before stepping out.
"Greetings sister, what brings you here? I take it this visit means you've ceased your farce of playing criminal or have you…oh miss Possible, what brings you here."
Kim steps forwards slightly and raises a hand.
"It's just Kim, for now and I'd like to ask you a few questions about how you got your powers."
Hego motions for both Shego and Kim to follow him into the meeting room. The other members of Team Go aren't around. Shego thinks that Hego's childish action figures must have finally got to them.
"Ah, I take it you must have forgotten. Well, it all started when we were little, there was this tree house which we all used to play in and…"
Shego sighs and crosses her arms.
"Not the rainbow coloured comet…the real story."
Hego blinks. He scratches his head appearing slightly confused. Was his sister trying to tease him? If she was, Hego certainly didn't see the humour in it.
"Ah, well I'm not quite sure what you mean by that," he remarked.
Kim shakes her head. She wasn't expecting much since she considered Hego's intelligence to be close the same level as Ron's. Kim places a hand on Shego's shoulder, motioning her to the exit.
"Forget it. Let's go Shego."
Kim turns to walk away but Shego grabs an arm and keeps her steady. Already giving up, Shego thought. Perhaps it was wrong of her to spill the secret. However, Shego felt somewhat obliged despite their past together. After all, everyone deserves to know his or her real parents regardless of the outcome.
"Na-uh-uh-uh-uh. We came here looking for answers and I'm not leaving till I get them. Hego, now!"
Hego stares at Shego blankly then shrugs. Clearly his sister was not getting the message.
"Look as I have already said we were hit by a comet and boom."
Shego rubs her forehead. She couldn't believe she had spent her childhood with someone like him.
"Ugh…your even more stubborn than Drakken."
Hego sighs into a slump.
He explains "Look it wasn't my fault we got hit. Besides, if Global Justice hadn't."
Hego stops momentarily realising that he may have said too much but Kim heard him and turns to face him. Why is Global Justice suddenly in everyone's business she wondered? She decided to find out.
"Whoa wait a sec. Global Justice??"
Shego glances at Kim and smirks.
"Looks like your friends have been sticking their noses into everybody's problems Kimmie."
Kim approaches Hego.
"What about Global Justice Hego? What have they got to do with this?" she asked.
Hego crosses his arms and corrects his posture as if he were in military training.
He said in an obnoxious tone "I'm afraid I'm not at liberty to speak."
Kim clenches her fist with fury. She's had enough puzzles to deal with. Another one was not what she needed, let alone from some guy in blue tights.
"Answer me, NOW!" she yelled.
Hego however, remained as stubborn and persistent as ever.
"Look, it can't be done Miss Possible. I've sworn and oath to secrecy as I'm sure you're well aware of as well."
Kim grits her teeth and rolls up her sleeves, slowly approaching Hego who takes a few cautious steps backwards.
"Grr. Oath of secrecy? I'll give you something secretive to keep."
Shego had never seen Kim this angry in her life. As much as she wanted to see Kim punch Hego, the last thing the pair needed was more trouble and attention. She quickly grabbed an arm and tried to restrain a furious Kim.
"Whoa easy there Kimmie. Hego, I would've assumed that someone 'honorable' like you would do the right thing."
Hego scratches the back of his head. He'd been caught by surprise and even he had noticed that Shego was just as surprised.
"I'm sorry sis but there's protocols to follow and they have to be obeyed," he explained.
After all why would Miss Possible be so interested in knowing about his powers? Unless…
"Fine. Have it your way then but don't think we've forgotten this!" scoffed Shego.
She helps Kim towards the exit, leaving Hego who is still somewhat baffled by the occasion. The shut the door and head for mainland on board two jetskis. Kim and Shego walk down the streets of Go City. It was getting late and Kim was growing tired.
"Your not really giving up are you Princess?" asked Shego curiously.
Kim scoffed "Me? Give up? Ha! Since when?"
The two stop walking and Shego takes a deep breathe and sighs.
"What's your next plan then," she asked.
To her surprise, Kim shot back at her.
"You know Shego. It would save me a lot of pain and trouble if you'd just tell me what you know!"
Shego blinks at her. She couldn't believe how lazy she was. Perhaps spending all that time around the nerdlinger and buffon had slowed her mind. Still, she remained surprisingly calm and composed.
"No can do Kimmie. Like I said. It's much better you hear it from the source rather than me. Besides, I didn't think you'd trust me," she remarked.
"I…you…grr…"
She knew she had to play it safe. Kim's reaction had meant that she was gaining her trust and could not afford to lose it so soon. She had to strengthen that trust but could not afford to give out too much information either.
"Kimmie…I'm just here to help you as a guide. Whether you wish to accept the facts as they stand are up to you. I never said you had to believe me but seeing as how you've at least made some effort tells me that you are keen to know to whole story."
Kim looked at her confused.
"What's your point?" she asked.
Shego chuckles.
"That sometimes. Things are not always what they seem," she said.
Kim sighs.
"So…back to my question. What are you going to do now?" asked Shego.
Kim continues walking down the street trying to ignore Shego's persistence. However today has shown Kim that Shego genuinely cares about this mystery. While Kim refuses to admit it, she knows deep down that she is warming up to the raven-haired villain.
"There are a few leads I wish to check out."
Shego smirks with satisfaction.
"Where to then?" asked Shego.
"Not today. I gotta get back home. We'll catch up tomorrow night," explained Kim.
Great, thought Shego. Kim's living a lie and she's still willing to go back to that old one. Shego begins to wonder about Kim's reaction when she learns the full story. It may not be a bad thing but then again one could never be fully certain.
Shego asked cautiously "Can you at least tell me where it is your planning to go?"
She stops walking but the young redhead continue anyway.
"A little meeting with the dead."
Shego smirks. "She's getting close. Oh you are so dead Betty," Shego thought to herself. She watches Kim disappear down the street and smiles.
A/N: First of all, I'd like to give a huge thanks for all the reviews so far and I'm glad that people are enjoying this series. This scene is not entirely crucial but it does lead into the next chapter. The weight of problems on Kim is dramatically increasing and we see that Shego is trying to make some effort to assist the poor teen. Kim still does not entirely trust Shego but at least she's warming up to her and this will certainly help their relationship in the long run. The last bit might seem a tad bit lazy that's cause I've just finished celebrating the new year so I might come back in and tweak it a little more. But for now enjoy and have a Happy New year!