DISCLAIMER: Kim Possible" and all characters within (c) The Walt Disney Company and its related entities. Kim Possible created by Mark McCorkle & Bob Schooley. All rights reserved. (These sentences are owned by Sobriety). I don't do this story with the goal to make money, but if you want to sue, I've enough money to counterattack.

SUMMARY: Kim disappeared four years, and nobody knows what she did. Now she is back, and everything will be different…or not? Kigo.

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Hello, dear reader. Today, new chapter, where we learn why Kim want to Shego…Well, one of the reasons…

Anyway, I'm working on the sequel, but it's hard because my classes are becoming interesting, so I can't write anymore during them…Oh, and I can't find a good title to the sequel, which is really bothering me.

KP FF: After College, from a picture and an idea of Sapphicspencil

Chapter 13:

Shego was awake: she had waken up some time ago, and couldn't go back to sleep. From the view she had on the bedclock, it was past ten, but she hadn't the will to move from where she was. It was disturbing her: well, several things were disturbing her. Why Kim had changed so much? Why had she come back to her? (Shego had jut realized Kim had only fought with her two times, but none of "her" other villains.) And more important, why did she enjoyed so much the fact to sleep beside the redhead? Her mind was raging about that last one:

Well, it's been a long time you slept near another human being, didn't I already told you that?

Are you sure it is only that? She's the only one you really respected, the one you missed for four years…

Maybe she's just remembering you of yourself.

Or maybe you just enjoy being near a hot and sexy girl who accept you…

Hey, Shego stopped her inner voices, I don't swing that way…And we're just together because…because…

All the voices had stopped and were listening to her.

Why? They asked together.

I don't know. Shego surrendered. Apparently, she wants me near her, and I don't know why.

Then she added to cover the snickers which were resonating:

Okay, I can guess one of the reasons, but I don't think it's the main one…

That shut the voices up.

So, what are we doing? Shego asked.

We wait. The voices answered.

Shego sighed and said out loud:

-"I'm really wondering why you are needing me at your side, Kimmie."

-"Maybe you'll know one day." The answer came from the redhead, sad and short.

After their lunch, Kim asked:

-"Do you still want to come with me to the meeting?"

-"Yeah. Why, we are going now?"

-"Yes. I send a mail to them some days ago, and we are meeting at 3 PM."

-"Where?"

-"Oh, we booked a conference room in a hotel."

When they came in front of the hotel, Shego whistled:

-"Five stars! You have good taste…and money to spend." She teased.

Kim blushed and dragged her inside.

They were all there: the head of the Mafia for the France, one of the European chief of the Triad, and all of their lieutenants and allies around Paris.

Shego was impressed, even if her face didn't show it: Kim had made a strong impression on them for them to come.

Kim planted herself in front of them and greeted them.

-"Hello everyone. We are all busy, so I won't bother you with civilities: does somebody know why you are here?"

With the negative answer she get, the redhead smiled.

-"You're here because I want you to stop the war raging between you."

A tall Asiatic stood up.

-"Weren't you the one who launched this war, Miss Possible?"

Supported by all the positive mumbles which rose from the crowd, he kept going.

-"And now, just like that, you want us to stop. Why?"

-"Well, you're going to destroy yourselves in this war, and what…"

-"Drop the act, please, and don't take us for mere fools. We all know what could happen. We thought about that, and decided to keep fighting. Why do you really want us to stop?"

Shego could feel the mood of the crowd: they were angry, and if the redhead made one mistake, she would probably have to face the consequences.

Kim smiled.

-"You're right. I don't really care about. But I will need to move freely in some time, and for that I need you to stop this stupid war."

-"And if we refuse?" One suited man dared to ask.

Kim's expression want dark, and her smile became a smirk.

-"I will destroy all of your businesses, I will send everyone to the hospital or in jail, and I will take care you have nowhere to go in this city. To make it short, I will make your life a living hell." She deadpanned.

-"Do you really think you alone can threaten us!" The Asiatic countered.

Kim's face went back to normal.

-"Yes, you are right: I can't destroy all of you in one setting. But I have a lot of time. One by one, there is no problem…"

Shego decided to drop in.

-"Well, I could always give you a hand, Pumpkin."

She had been nearly hidden until then, so when she appeared she heard some of them exclaim: "Emerald!"

Kim bent toward Shego:

-"Emerald?"

-"A long time ago I worked as a freelance mercenary in the underworld. Let's just say I had quite a reputation."

Turning back toward the people gathered, Shego added:

-"Let's just say we befriended."

The men discussed together, then the Asiatic answered for all:

-"We are not crazy enough to defy both of you at the same time. Consider the war has stopped."

-"Good. I have just another thing to say before we are finished: I will travel for some time, so I won't be in Paris. Nonetheless, my protection won't disappear and I will keep contact with my gang. So, I suggest that if you don't want to be obliterated, don't push your luck because I'm away."

-"And if she's not available, I will gladly take her place." Shego added.

The men nodded and left.

Only when they were on their way back to the flat, Shego asked:

-"You will travel…Where?"

-"Wait until we are back."

When they entered the flat, Cathy greeted them and they chatted for some minutes, before Kim took Shego to her room and closed the door.

-"This morning, you asked why I needed you by my side. I've a proposal for you."

-"Well, I'm not ready Pumpkin. But I'm flattered you thought of me to marry you."

-"But…I never…Shego!" Kim blabbered.

-"That's my name."

-"Can't you stop teasing me, just for a moment? Thanks. My proposition is a contest."

-"A contest?"

-"Yes. A thief's contest."

-"You're challenging me, the best thief in the world, in a thief's contest?"

-"Yes."

-"Why?"

Kim sighed.

-"Enter the contest, and maybe you will earn my answers."

Shego sat on the bed and thought about it.

Why should I enter?

Oh, drop it. You're dying to know why she does this. Just that fact is enough for you to enter.

Yeah, and she probably will tease you about not being confident if you refuse.

And you would spend more time with her…

Shego smiled.

-"I enter just for the pleasure to beat you. So, what are the rules?"

Kim smiled too when she accepted.

-"The rules? Okay. As you are the best thief, we won't do a full contest of thievery: one of us will 'attack' and the other will 'defend'."

-"Huh?"

-"Okay, one more time and slowly for granny…"

-"Don't push it, Kitsune." Shego threatened.

-"Well, the one who 'defend' choose a target. We agree on a delay, and at the end of the time, if the attacker has the target, he win. If the target is safe or in his possession, the defender wins."

-"Humm…I see. Other rules?"

-"Well, if the target is destroyed we are redoing the round. The defender can warn the authorities, cops, anything to prevent the robbing, but not give the identity of the thief. The attacker must be alone. The victory is for the first who win 3 rounds in a row. The winner of a match decides if she is the attacker or the defender. Any questions?"

-"No help for the attacker?"

-"No. Well, you can use anything, even things done by other people, but the stealing is your job, alone."

-"Any other things I should know?"

-"Well, let's make the thing more interesting: the conventional bet of 'The winner can order anything to the looser'. Is that fine?"

-"Yeah…" Shego answered, thinking. "Well maybe another thing: can we make a bet on every round?"

-"Yes."

-"Okay. So, if I win this one, you tell me everything about that tattoo."

-"Only if you win. If I win, you pay us one week of vacation on an island. Deal?"

-"Deal."

They smiled at each other. Then Shego asked:

-"How are we deciding who choose her role first?"

A mischievous grin reached Kim's face.

-"If you back away, I choose first."

-"Back away from wha…" Shego was interrupted when Kim went to her and kissed her lightly on the lips.

What is she doing?! A part of her mind screamed.

Hmmm! Another part enjoyed.

Don't move. Warned a third.

Tool ate. Too surprised and not knowing how to react, Shego had backed away from the redhead.

-"Too bad. I'm choosing first." The redhead bragged, even if Shego couldn't help but see a hint of sadness in the girl's eyes.

Kim thought a little then said cheerily:

-"You are attacking. After all, you're old, you should stay on what you know."

Shego only arched an eyebrow.

-"Well, it's your loss." She deadpanned. "What will be the first target?"

-"Don't really know. Can I think about it? You'll know tomorrow morning."

-"Okay."

Kim was waken up by a ray of sun which was falling just on one of her eyes. She stretched, and smiled when she felt the body pressed against her moving. The day before, they had spent a nice evening out, and Shego didn't had complained when they had gone to bed. The redhead admired the curves of the other woman. It was wonderful to have her near her…If only it could last…If only Shego could…She had to be the one who…

Stop that! It can't do any good. Just enjoy your time, and hope… Her mind shouted at her.

-"Hmm…Kimmie?" Shego asked, half awaken. "What time is it?"

-"It's still early, we can sleep a little more…or, if you prefer, do other things…." Kim teased while pressing herself against Shego.

-"Grr…Go back to sleep." She grunted.

Two hours later, they really woke up but remained inside the bed, savoring the calm.

-"So, have you found what I will have to steal, Pumpkin?"

Kim smiled.

-"Yeah. Since you are sp confident, I took an easy target: The Lotus Blade."

-"Why am I feeling that this contest will be more like a "Dare Contest", I wonder…Will you really defend this target?"

-"Well, I was more thinking of searching where we could go for the vacation you will have to pay for, but if you really want I can come with you."

-"Hm, no need for that, I'll probably meet you at the place. How much time do I have?"

-"I really don't know…What do you think of one week?"

-"I don't have any knowledge of their defenses. Let's make that two."

-"Okay."

They stopped talking, before Shego broke the silence.

-"So, Pumpkin, what are we doing now we have decided the what and the how long?"

-"Well, we enjoy our day, I take you out tonight, and after the dinner the contest begin."