Disclaimer: There will be a lot going on in this chapter, so get ready for a long read.
Chapter 37: Tai's Scheme:
Somewhere in the outskirts of Go City:
Tai was in the lair he had built for himself, in the outskirts of Go City, trying to devise a plan to get Shego and her unborn children away from Kim.
"There's gotta be a way to convince Ciel that she and the twins belong with me."
"Why don't you just kidnap Ciel, and force her to stay with you?"
Rafael, asked.
"Please Rafael, I am a human being, not a monster. I'm not gonna just kidnap Ciel, and force her to stay with me. However, that doesn't mean that you won't kidnap her."
"Wait, isn't Kim dead though? Why don't you just ask Ciel to be with you? It would certainly be easier than having me kidnap her."
"Because there's no fun in just asking for stuff. Besides, I know that Kim's still alive. I got Ciel to attack her, but trust me, that bitch is still alive. Now, go get Ciel and bring her here; that's an order."
"Well then, aren't you just Mr. Bossy? So if I'm the one bringing Ciel here, what are gonna do?"
"Nothing. You however will be doing an awful lot."
"Me?"
"Yep."
"And what pray tell will I be doing?"
"It's quite simple, you are going to administer this serum that I created to Ciel, and then bring her here."
Tai, said, handing Rafael a gun. Inside was a syringe, with a needle attached to it. Rafael took the gun, and looked at the green liquid that was inside the syringe.
"What's this?"
"Mind control, my dear Rafael."
Tai, said, in a fake British accent.
"Mind control?"
"Yes."
"But Ciel hates being mind controlled, you know that."
"I know, which is why it's the perfect plan. You see I once made a vow to Ciel that I would never mind control her, therefore she won't be expecting to guard herself against it."
"So why do I have to be the one to shoot her with the needle?"
"Because this way I technically won't be breaking my vow to Ciel, since I'm not the one that's gonna be injecting her with the serum."
Rafael thought Tai's words over, for a moment.
"Makes sense, I guess. But, Ciel scares me. I heard about what she did to Ayumi."
"Ayumi underestimated Ciel's power. All you have to do is shoot Ciel with that needle, it'll be easy."
"How so?"
"Ciel and Kim will be keeping an eye out for me, but they won't be expecting you."
"And therefore it'll be easier for me to inject her with the serum?"
"Precisely."
"Alright, I do it. But if either one of them end up killing me, I'm gonna come back and haunt you."
"Fair enough. Now go, time's a wastin'."
Tai, said, ushering Rafael out the door.
Possible Residence:
Kim and Shego were in the living room, watching a movie together. However, Kim was doing most of the watching, as Shego had fallen asleep. Kim probably would have fallen asleep as well, but Shego had opted to watch a scary movie, and now Kim was too scared to close her eyes.
"Don't open the closet, don't open the closet, don't open the closet, don't open the closet."
Kim, whispered, to herself.
"Kim."
Kim jumped about ten feet in the air, at the sound of her mom's voice.
"The hell, mom?!"
Kim, whispered, her tone harsh.
"Sorry, didn't mean to scare you, but it's time to change your bandages."
Anne, said, handing Kim some fresh bandages, and some antiseptic wipes. Kim took the items from her mom, she then repositioned Shego, so that she was laying on the arm of the couch, and not on Kim. She then set the bandages and wipes in her lap, and unwrapped the old ones. After handing the old bandages to her mom, Kim used the wipes to wipe away any dry blood that was on her shoulder and forearm, as well as disinfect the wounds. Once that was done, she wrapped a clean bandage around each wound.
"You know, you never did tell me how you obtained those injuries."
Anne, said, looking at Kim's shoulder and forearm.
"Oh, yeah, well it's nothing to worry about."
Kim, said, rubbing the back of her neck.
"Is there something going on between you and Ciel?"
"No."
"Kim..."
"There was an incident earlier today, but everything is fine now."
Anne gave Kim a scrutinizing look, but decided not to pursue the subject any further. Kim and Shego both appeared to be alright, and that was all that mattered.
"So, have the two of you decided on a date for the wedding?"
"Well it's gonna be in September, but we haven't decided on an actual date yet."
"I'm sure you'll figure it out soon enough. Have you figured out the other wedding details?"
"Some, but not all."
"Such as?"
"Well, we've figured out the cake, dresses, flowers, color theme, flower girl, and best man. Well actually, Ciel figured that all out. She's quite the little wedding planner."
"She certainly sounds like it. What flowers did she pick?"
"Hydrangeas."
"And the color theme?"
"Lavender and mint."
"Of course she'd have some shade of green in the wedding."
"That's Ciel for you, she loves green."
"That is true."
Kim and Anne then fell into a silence, which was broken by Shego, sneezing and throwing herself of the couch.
"Bless you."
Kim, giggled, looking down at the falling woman. Shego mumbled out a few curses, then yanked Kim off the couch, cause the redhead to land on her butt.
"That wasn't very nice."
Kim, said, glaring at Shego and rubbing her sore bottom.
"Karma."
Was all Shego said, before standing up and strolling up the stairs. Kim just shook her head, and stood up as well. Leave it to Shego to make a comment such as that.
Meanwhile, up in her room, Shego was changing into her pajamas, when she felt like she was being watched.
"I've just had a long day."
Shego, thought, pulling on her pajama top and choosing to ignore the strange feeling. However, little did she know, Rafael was perched on a tree outside Shego's window, with a gun aimed at in. Inside the gun was the needle that held the mind control serum.
"Psst Rafael, come in. Rafael, are you there?"
Rafael pulled a walkie-talkie out of his pocket, and answered it.
"I'm here, what's up?"
"Have you shot her yet?"
Tai, asked.
"No, not yet."
"What's taking you so long?"
"I decided to go with a sneak attack."
"Okay, just make sure you aim for the back of her neck."
"Why?"
"Just do it."
"Alright, alright, sheesh."
"Good boy, I await your return."
"Yeah, yeah, whatever."
Rafael then put the walkie-talkie back in his pocket, and turned his attention back towards Shego. He then aimed the gun at the back of Shego's neck, just like Tai had told him.
"Alright, here goes nothing."
Rafael then pulled the trigger, and the needle containing the mind control serum, shot out like a rocket.
"Yes, direct hit."
Rafael, thought, as the needle embedded itself into Shego's neck; the serum quickly flowed into her head.
"What the fu-"
Was all Shego managed to get out, before fainting. Once her body had hit the floor, Rafael climbed through the window, and picked her up bridal style.
"Didn't put up much of a fight there, did ya?"
Rafael then carried Shego out the window, to the awaiting hovercraft. After placing Shego into the passenger seat, he climbed into the driver seat, and then took off towards Tai's lair.
A few moments later, Kim walked upstairs to tell Shego goodnight. However, when she made it to her room, Shego was nowhere to be found.
"Ciel, where are you?"
Kim, asked, walking into Shego's room. As she walked around, she stop when something pricked the bottom of her foot.
"Ouch."
Kim, said, moving her foot to see what she had stepped on. She then bent down, and picked the needle up off the ground. After examining it herself for a few seconds, she pulled out her kimmunicator and called Wade.
"Hey Kim, what can I do for you?"
The tech genius, asked.
"I need you to scan this needle for me."
"Okay, just hold the kimmunicator over it and I'll take care of the rest."
Kim did as instructed, and soon an orange beam shot out of the kimmunicator and scanned the needle. After a few moments, Wade spoke.
"Okay, the scan showed traces of some sort of mind control serum. Also, the scan found traces of DNA, and it appears to belong to Tai."
"That's all I needed to know, thanks Wade."
"Anytime, Kim."
The call then ended, and Kim used her kimmunicator to call Ron. After a few seconds, his face filled the screen.
"Hey KP, what's up?"
"Not much. Listen, I need your help."
"You know I'm always here for you, what's the trouble?"
"Well based on the information I was given, Ciel was injected with some sort of mind control serum, and kidnapped. I need you to help me rescue her."
"Another Ciel rescue mission, eh? Count me in."
"Me too."
Rufus, squeaked, hopping onto Ron's shoulder. Kim smiled at the two of them, thankful that they were willing to help her get Shego back.
"I'm gonna go get ready. Meet me outside my place in half an hour."
"Okay, see you soon."
The call then ended, and Kim and Ron both got ready to go on the mission.
Somewhere in the outskirts of Go City:
Rafael walked into Tai's lair, holding Shego over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. He then flung her onto the couch, and let out a puff of air.
"Why do you look so winded?"
Tai, asked.
"You try carrying her up eight flights of stairs, and then tell me you wouldn't be winded. She's heavy."
"She's pregnant. What, did you expect her to light as air?"
"No, but I didn't expect to be so heavy."
"You're lucky she's asleep, otherwise she'd probably kill you for calling her heavy."
"True. Well, if my work here is done, I'm gonna head home."
Rafael then walked out of the lair, leaving Tai and Shego alone. Tai then sat next to Shego, and gently stroked her hair.
"She sure is cute when she's asleep."
Tai then gave Shego a firm, yet tender kiss, thus causing the pale skinned woman to stir. A few moments later, Shego opened her eyes and looked at Tai.
"Evening, sleep well?"
"Tai...where am I?"
"My lair."
"How did I get here?"
"Rafael brought you."
"Okay, well I'm going home."
Shego then stood up, and walked towards the exit of the lair.
"Get back here."
Before Shego even realized what was going on, she was back on the couch, sitting next to Tai.
"Huh, wuh, how?"
Tai just laughed at Shego's confusion.
"You're so cute when you're all confused."
Tai, said, kissing Shego on the cheek.
"How the hell am I back on the couch?"
"I can't tell you."
"Why not?"
"You'll hit me."
"I'll hit you even if you don't tell me."
"So I'll get hit either way?"
"Pretty much."
"Well I'm still not telling you."
"Fine then, be that way."
Shego then smacked Tai on the arm, before crossing her arms, and turning away from him. Tai shook his head, and pulled Shego into his lap.
"You are such a little grumpy pants."
"I am not, now let go."
"I'm not even holding onto you that tightly. You could get off my lap if you wanted to."
"Your lap is comfy."
"Then why are you complaining?"
"Because I can't figure out why I can't leave."
"Do you want to leave?"
"I...I don't know. A part of me wants to, but another part of me wants to stay here...with you."
"Then stay here, with me."
Tai, said, looking deeply into Shego's eyes. Shego could feel butterflies in her stomach, and she couldn't figure why she wanted to stay with Tai, yet she found herself agreeing to.
"Alright, I'll stay."
"Great."
Tai, said, kissing Shego on the lips.
"It's late, let's go to bed."
Tai then stood up, and reached his hand out towards Shego. She took a hold of his hand, and he pulled her off the couch. The two of them then walked to the bedroom, to get a good night sleep.
Possible Residence:
Kim had just finished getting ready for the mission, when the doorbell rang. Upon answering the door, she saw Ron and Rufus, both ready to go on the mission.
"Hey KP, ready to go."
"Yep."
Kim, said, grabbing her backpack, and swinging it over her shoulder.
"Did you get a new backpack?"
"Yeah, don't you remember, Ciel threw up in my other one."
"Oh yeah, I forgot about that. Alrighty then, let's get a move on."
Kim and Ron then headed to the door, but were stopped by Anne.
"It's nearly four in the morning, where are you going?"
"To rescue Ciel."
Ron, said.
"Again? Is it just me, or does she go missing an awful lot?"
"I know what you mean, she should come with her own ransom note."
Kim smacked Ron upside the head.
"Ow, hey!"
"Ron, she does not need her own ransom note. And mom, we don't mean to be rude, but we really need to get going."
Anne gave a nod of understanding.
"Just be careful."
"We will."
Kim and Ron then head out to the sloth. As they were getting into the sloth, a thought crossed Ron's mind.
"Uh KP, do you even know where Ciel is?"
"...Crap on a cracker."
"So I take you don't know where to look."
"No, but remember, I can do anything; including find my fiancée. Wherever she may be."
Kim, said, buckling her seatbelt. Ron did the same. Once they were both buckled in, Kim started up the sloth, and pulled out of the driveway. As she drove down the street, Ron noticed the look of determination on her face.
"Wow, I've never seen her look so focused. It's like she knows exactly what to do, and where she's going. I guess the bond she has with Ciel is stronger than anything I could've ever imagined."
Ron didn't know it at the time, but he was right. While driving, Kim had formulated a rescue plan. And while she couldn't explain how, she knew exactly where Ciel was.
Somewhere in the outskirts of Go City:
Tai and Shego were both in bed, sleeping peacefully, when a noise awoke them.
"What was that?"
Shego, asked.
"That was the sound of someone about to get their ass beat."
Tai, said, throwing the covers off of himself, and standing up.
"I'll be back in a bit, stay here."
Tai then walked out of the room, to investigate who was in his lair.
After wandering around for about ten minutes, Tai finally spotted Ron and Kim. Pressing a button on the wall next to him, a cage dropped down from above, effectively trapping the two heroes.
"Hello Kim, nice of you to drop by. And, you must be Ron, it's nice to meet you."
"Wish I could say the same."
Ron, said, earning a glare from Tai.
"Where's Ciel?"
Kim, asked, her voice sounding demanding.
"She's in bed. Now it's my turn to ask a question; what are you doing here?"
"I'm here to get my fiancée back."
"And just how are you planning to do that? You're trapped."
"That what you think...Rufus."
Kim, said, turning her attention to the naked mole rat. Rufus scampered out of the cage, and ran to the button that was on the wall. Just as he was about to press it, Tai shot a ball of fire at him. Rufus managed to dodge the attack, but now Tai was blocking the button.
"Did you honestly think you could get out of my trap that easily?"
"Well, yeah."
Ron, said.
"Tai, why are Kimmie and Ron in a cage?"
Shego, asked, causing Tai to jump.
"What are you doing out of bed?"
"I got bored."
"Oh, okay."
"Yeah. So, why are they in a cage?"
"Because they need to learn to mind their own business."
"I see."
Shego then looked at Rufus.
"Why isn't he locked up?"
"He got out. Now, go back to bed."
"You can't tell her what to do."
Kim, said, looking angry.
"Oh, I think I can. Ciel, go lay down and I'll be there in a minute."
As Shego began to walk away, Kim's next sentence stopped her in her tracks.
"He's mind controlling you!"
Shego froze, and then turned her attention to Kim.
"He's what?"
"He's mind controlling you, it's why you've been doing what he says the whole time that you've been here."
"Ciel, don't listen to her. You know I would never do something like to you."
Shego just stood there in confusion, unsure of who to believe. Seeing her confusion, Ron decided to step in.
"Ciel, I know you're not sure who to believe, but I know that deep down you who's tell the truth. After all, you and I both know how much KP sucks at lying."
Upon hearing those words, Shego slapped Tai across the face, causing him to cry out in pain.
"Ow, what the fuck?!"
"You son of a bitch! You promised, you fucking promised that you would never fuck with my mind!"
Shego, screamed, continuing to hit Tai. As she continued to hit him, Tai wrapped his arms around her, in an effort to calm her down. After five minutes, Shego stopped hitting Tai, and just sank down to the floor, exhausted from the energy she had just spent. Tai sank down to the floor as well, and held Shego in his lap.
"I hate you."
Shego, said, glaring at Tai.
"No you don't."
"Grr, stop doing that."
Shego, said, standing up and taking a step away from Tai.
"Doing what?"
Tai, asked, standing up as well.
"Stop telling me how I feel."
"I'm not telling you how you feel. Sure, you're angry about what I did, but I know you don't hate me. Look, I'm sorry, okay? You were right, I made a promise to you and I should've kept."
"Whatever."
Shego then walked away, not in the mood to deal with anymore bullshit.
"Nice going."
Kim, said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. Tai didn't say anything, and picked up Rufus. He then tossed the naked mole rat back into the cage. Once Rufus was back in the cage, Tai pulled remote from his pocket, and pressed the button that was on it. After the button had been pressed, the cage was sprayed with a knockout gas, which caused Team Possible to pass out. Tai then left the room, to go talk to Shego.
When he made it into the bedroom, he found Shego sitting on her side of the bed, with her arms crossed.
"You know I'm still pissed at you, right?"
Shego, asked, not even bothering to look at Tai. Tai sat behind Shego, and placed his hand on her shoulder.
"I know I fucked up. But, I really am sorry. I shouldn't have messed with your mind the way that I did."
"How long do the effects last for?"
"Forever, unless I create an antidote. But, the serum doesn't just mind control you."
"What else does it do?"
"It gives you a sort of amnesia. I made it so that you will eventually forget all about Kim."
Shego spun around, and slapped Tai across the face.
"I deserved that."
Tai, said, rubbing his cheek.
"You deserve more than that. Fortunately for you though, I'm too tired to do anything."
Shego then grabbed a pillow, and stood up.
"Where are you going?"
"I'm gonna go sleep on the couch. And don't you dare tell me to stay in bed with you, I've had enough of being mind controlled for one day."
Shego then walked out of the room, slamming the door shut behind her.
When she made it to the living room, she laid on the couch, and thought about what Tai had revealed to her.
"I can't believe him."
"You know Tai is all for doing some low down things, why are you surprised?"
A mysterious voice, asked. Shego turned her head, to look at who had spoken, and nearly shit herself.
"A-Ayumi?"
Shego, asked, sitting up and staring at Ayumi in disbelief.
"In the flesh...well spirit, if you wanna get technical."
"What are you doing here."
"I thought I'd stop by for a visit. So, other than being mind controlled, how are things going?"
"How do you know I'm being mind controlled?"
"I've been observing you these past few weeks. I know that you're pregnant with twins, and that Tai is the father. I also know that you plan to marry Kim in September."
"Wow, you have been keeping an eye on me. Creepy much?"
"I'm not being creepy, I was just curious as to what you had been up to since I left."
"Well I haven't been up to much, other trying to deal with stuff."
"You know, you really need to learn how to relax. After all, stress is really not good for a woman in your condition."
"I appreciate the concern, but I'm fine."
"If you're fine, then how come you're not upstairs with Tai?"
"Because I'm still mad at him."
"How long do you plan to stay mad at him for?"
"Until I'm ready to forgive him."
"You know, Tai didn't mean to hurt you, he was just looking out for you and the twins."
"I've already told him I don't want him in the picture."
"Were those your exact words?"
"...No."
"Ciel, Tai has a right to be a father to his children. Are you really gonna sit there and tell me that you're gonna allow him to see his kids?"
"Well no, but he wants custody, and I'm not willing to give it to him."
"Then don't, but you should at least give him visitation. After all, what's the harm in letting him spend time with his kids?"
"I guess...none."
"Then there you have it. Look, I know you're upset at Tai, for what he did, but you shouldn't let your feelings dictate his relationship with his children."
Shego thought Ayumi's words over, for a moment.
"Maybe you're right."
Ayumi took a seat next to Shego.
"Of course I'm right, I'm always right."
"Cocky much?"
Ayumi gave Shego a grin.
"Only with you."
A silence then befell the two. After a few minutes, Ayumi spoke, again.
"Ciel, what are your honest feelings, when it comes to Tai?"
"What do you mean?"
"Do you love him."
"I do, but not the same way that I love...that I love..."
Shego got a blank expression on her face, as she forgot who it was that she loved.
"Kim."
"Who?"
"Kim, you love Kim."
Shego just continued to look at Ayumi, in confusion.
"Oh my god, you don't know who I'm talking about, do you?"
"Not really. Who's Kim?"
"She's your fiancée, and the love of your life."
"I thought Tai was my fiancée."
"I'll be right back."
Ayumi then disappeared, and reappeared a few moments later in front of Tai's door. She then walked through the door, and was met with Tai's sleeping form.
"Look at him, sleeping so peacefully."
Ayumi, thought. She then leaned in close to Tai, and yelled into his ear. At the sound of Ayumi yelling, Tai shot out of bed.
"Cheese and crackers!"
"Good, you're awake."
"Ayumi...what the hell are you doing here?"
"I'm here to put an end to your shenanigans."
"What are you talking about?"
"I'm talking about you making Ciel forget about Kim."
Tai gave Ayumi a look of disbelief.
"She's forgotten about her already? Wow, I thought it would've taken at least a few days."
"Well apparently it didn't, and now she thinks that you're her fiancée."
"You seem upset, why are you upset?"
"Because this isn't right. Ciel belongs with Kim, you know that."
"When did you turn into such a goody two shoes? Besides, you've tried to steal Ciel away from Kim."
"True, but I didn't mind control her to do it."
"Yeah, but you did cast a spell on her, to get her to be with you."
"Yes, but then I discovered the error of my ways."
Tai eyed Ayumi, suspiciously.
"Wait a minute, you didn't discover the error of your ways. You just don't want me to have Ciel."
"...Perhaps you're right. But, having Ciel all to myself is not what I'm after."
"Then what are you after?"
"Getting into heaven. Apparently I have to do at least one good deed in order to get in. So therefore, my good deed is to get Ciel away from you, and back with Kim."
"So what you're says is that you are locked out of heaven, and the only to get in is to help Ciel realize that she belongs with Kim?"
"Yeah, pretty much. Now if you'll excuse me, I have some work to do."
With that said, Ayumi disappeared, leaving Tai to dwell over her words.
End of chapter 37:
A/N: Well, it looks like Ayumi has made a surprise return. But, could she really have Shego's best interest at heart? Will she be able to help Shego remember Kim? Will Kim and the rest of Team Possible be able to get out of the cage? Find out in the next chapter. So until next time, this is PokémonSoulMaster93 signing out.