Jason walked out to the middle of the stage to face the crowd for the last time that night while Triaxx helped CaptainKodak to his feet. The stage was now missing it's awards podium. Thanks to a little robotic design from Wade and Felix, it literally grew legs and walked off the stage, of course, not before giving a bow first.
"I've just seen a podium leave the stage by itself. Now I've seen everything," Jason said. "Ladies and Gentlemen, I wish to thank you for coming out here tonight. Its been a wonderful evening, and such a great evening deserves to be sent out on a great note, so please welcome back to the stage, singing a special version of his newest song parody, "We Didn't Start KP's Fire", Ran Hakubi!"
Ran walked out to the stage dressed in a black sports coat with matching pants and a blacker t-shirt underneath. Instead of his prescription glasses, he was now wearing a pair of dark sunglasses. In his right hand, he was holding a microphone, which he brought up to his mouth.
"Z, it is an honor and a half that you would let me sing my song to send out the Fannies this year. I'd like to dedicate this performance to Mike Industries. He was in a car accident shortly before the Fannies, and got his head banged up pretty bad. This one's for you, buddy! However, I can't do it alone, so I would like to bring out a great friend of mine. He's been very supportive of me and my writing endeavors, he introduced me to you great guys and gals tonight. You know him! You love him! C! P! NEB!"
cpneb walked out onto the stage, smiling.
"I'd like to thank our orchestra for their performance: just like the food, they're here pro bono.
"I'd especially like to thank tonight's music director, an old friend of mine and a beautiful woman from years back who arranged for the orchestra and chorus members to join us tonight. Ladies and gentlemen, please thank the orchestra and chorus, and especially thank tonight's musical director and my friend, Mags B," and the spotlight hit the orchestra and the conductor as Mags bowed to the audience and blew a kiss to 'neb.
"I'd like to thank Ran for the chance to help with the closing, but I'm not the one you want to see: you want the lovely Akinyi!" 'neb smiled as the audience applauded when Akinyi came on-stage.
Grinning as 'neb handed her the microphone, the young teen faced the assembled Kim Possible fans.
"There's not much more I can add to what Ran and 'neb have already said. But I would like to thank Ran himself, for without his talent we would be missing a wonderful tribute to a very special show: Kim Possible. I'm so grateful to be part of this amazing closer to the Third Annual Fannie Awards.
"And seeing how as we haven't suffered any (major) casualties tonight, let's end things on a high note!"
Akinyi stepped back and glanced at Ran for his signal that he was ready.
Ran cleared his throat away from his microphone and gave both Akinyi and cpneb a nod, letting them know that he was ready to get things started. He gave a wave of his hand to Mags, the musical director in the pit below, and, as Ran, cpneb, and Akinyi each took their places at the front of the stage off to the side, leaving the center open, Mags saluted in return and smiled.
Mags raised her baton, the musicians took their cue, and she gave the downbeat. Captain IT and his band led off with his band doing the solo instrumental introduction as a giant screen began to lower at the back of the stage. Captain IT and his band finished the intro, and the full orchestra joined him with the introduction to Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire" being played softly.
On the giant screen, there was a shot of a 60-inch wide-screen TV hanging on a wall just above a table. At the front of the table, the leftmost of five tall tapir candles on the table suddenly ignited; it might have been the fine green flame that shot from off-screen, followed by a soft chuckle, but one couldn't be certain. On the TV itself, the intro and opening credits from season One were playing. Once the intro was done, the volume from the band picked up dramatically.
Ran took his cue from Mags, lifted his microphone to his lips, and started to sing:
Bueno Nacho, Robo tick, Monkeyfist, Doctor D
Ron's new do, Walter Nelson, Kim is now a boy
Royal Wally, Mind control Animology uh no,
Hicka-bicka, Hoo-shaw, Shego is a go
All the News, Bus trip, Global J, Secret Crush
Frederick, Going cheep, and Dr. Amy Hall
Coach us up, Pain King, Drakken's on a cloning spree
Rabbi Katz, Halloween, Gemini good-bye!
Cpneb's headset clicked as the instrumental version of the chorus began playing in the background:
"Ladies and Gentlemen," he said, "it is my pleasure to bring to the stage the following cast members appearing in Season One, in no particular order:
Drew Lipsky, a.k.a. Doctor Drakken,
The D-Hall Gang, including Big Mike and Vinnie,
Steve Barkin,
Mrs. Rockwaller,
Shego,
Lord Montgomery Fisk and Bates,
Jack Hench,
The Girl in Blue,
Prince Wally and King Wallace,
Private Dobbs,
Dr. Cyrus Bortel,
Amelia,
Mr. Dr. James Timothy Possible,
Mrs. Dr. Anne Possible,
The Middleton Cheer Squad: Bonnie, Crystal, Jessica, Hope, Liz, Marcella, and Tara,
Nakasumi-san,
Ms. Yoshiko,
Cousin Larry,
Elsa Klegg,
Pop Pop Porter,
Professor Green,
Ned,
Monique,
Josh Mankey,
Gill,
DNAmy,
Jackie Oaks,
Pain King,
Steel Toe,
Rabbi Katz,
Jim and Tim Possible,
Will Du,
Dr. Betty Director,
Gemini,
Big Daddy Brotherson,
Britina,
the BeBes,
Dr. Chen,
Dr. Ramesh,
Brick Flagg,
Francois,
Señor Senior, Senior
Señor Senior, Junior
Adrena Lynn,
Duff Killigan,
Frugal Lucre,
Officer Hobble, and
The other unnamed cast members / extras in Season 1!"
The audience erupted in cheers as the cast members alternately entered from the left and right wings of the stage, came to the front for a quick bow, and stepped back to form a line at the rear of the state, in front of the giant screen, flanking the table.
Dr. Anne Possible, joined by her husband Dr. James Possible, made a beeline for 'neb after they stopped at the center stage for their bows. James shook hands with 'neb and gave him a hug. Anne smiled, 'neb gulped, and she proceeded to deliver a kiss that even James was envious of. When she stepped back, 'neb grabbed at his heart, slamming his fist against it several times.
"I'm saving one of those for Jason, too," Anne whispered, and 'neb grinned.
"I'll make certain we have the paddles and Doc Adams standing by," 'neb whispered back, and the pair headed to rear stage left.
When the entire Middleton High School cheer squad came onstage in a full run and cheer, complete with tumble, took their bow, and then all ran to Ran and each of them, in turn, kissed his left and right cheeks, leaving him a mess of multi-colored lipstick. The Girl in Blue, after she took her bow, walked over to cpneb and kissed his cheek and whispered "Thank You" before she stepped back to the stage with a huge blush on her face. The slender girl who almost always appeared with The Girl in Blue, after her entrance and bow, walked up to cpneb and gave him a full lip-lock, grinned when she separated, and wagged a finger at Ran. He gulped as she sashayed over and gave him the same treatment, to the delight and applause and catcalls from the audience and stage. She grinned and ran to the rear of the stage.
Ran, still severely blushing from the Cheer Squad, made his way up to the front of the cast members who were on the stage. Mentally, he was counting down while, on stage, he was getting everyone ready. Mags raised her baton and pointed at the cast members, and gave the cue for them to begin, along with the chorus in the pit. While the song was playing, the TV on the screen was showing clips from the season Two, and the candle's flame was steadily growing in size.
We didn't start the fire
It was always burnin' since the show's been runnin'
We didn't start the fire
No, we didn't light it but we try to write it!
At this point, Ran made his way back to the front of the stage and brought his microphone up to his mouth, took his cue from Mags, and started to sing again, alone.
Teaming up, Grudge Match, Zita and Everlot
Chez du Ron, Rufus smarts, Peruvian
Ron's gone, Mullet man, Double F, Nana
Been there done that, Bonnie is a queen
Freeman, Go Team, Kim's got a great fam,
Mother's day, Yadda Yadda, Summer Gail, Sitch in Time
Shego, Killigan, Buff Wade, Hidden
Gill again, Amazon, Trouble with a necklace!
As before, an instrumental version of the chorus started to play in the background as the spotlight hit Akinyi and Mags gave her her cue. The candle next to the first magically lit from another fine green flame.
Akinyi lifted her microphone in her slender fingers and began:
"Ladies and gentlemen," she smiled, "it is my pleasure to bring to the stage the following cast members appearing in Season Two, in no particular order:
M.C. Honey,
Summer Gail,
Falsetto Jones,
The Cafeteria Lady,
Justine Flanner,
Motor Ed,
Mama Lipsky,
Timothy North,
Rupert Farnsworth,
Team Go,
Aviarious,
Zita Flores,
Dr. Vivian Porter,
Oliver,
Nana Possible,
Felix Renton,
Mrs. Renton,
Dr. Freeman,
The Embarrassment Ninjas
Malcom Nevious, and
The other unnamed cast members / extras in Season 2!"
The audience erupted in cheers as the Season 2 cast members alternately entered from the left and right wings of the stage, came to the front for a quick bow, and stepped back to form a line at the rear of the state, in front of the giant screen.
Timothy North and Rupert Farnsworth, both of them ever the gentlemen, approached Akinyi and each bowed slightly before taking her hand and slightly brushing it with their lips, leaving her with a minor blush as the headed to the rear of the stage.
Dr. Vivian Porter, after her bow, walked up to Ran, grinned, and gave him a peck. Oliver grinned and slapped his back, almost knocking Ran over.
Nana Possible came out in character with a full somersault and landed center stage, gave a quick bow, and then walked over to Akinyi. The two ladies traded bows, and Nana went to her spot at the rear of the stage.
Mrs. Renton, after her bow, walked over to Ran and smiled before giving him a peck on the cheek,
The Embarrassment Ninjas, after taking their bow, headed toward Akinyi, but stopped dead in their tracks. It might have had something to do with the BE4700 that she pointed to in her slender hand, but they bounded back to the rear of the stage and headed straight for Avairious; what they did to him can't be repeated on television.
At this point, Ran made his way back to the front of the stage and brought his microphone up to his mouth, took his cue from Mags, and started to sing again, alone.
Ran, mentally counting his blessings that the Embarrassment Ninjas had passed him by, made his way up to the new cast members now on the stage. Mentally, he was counting down, while on stage he was getting everyone ready. Mags raised her baton and pointed at the cast members, and gave the cue for them to begin, along with the chorus in the pit. While the song was playing, the TV on the screen was showing clips from the season Three episodes, and the second candle's flame had grown to match the size of the first.
We didn't start the fire
It was always burnin' since the show's been runnin'
We didn't start the fire
No, we didn't light it, but we try to write it!
As before, after the members of the cast on stage had finished helping Ran sing the chorus, he took over singing the bridge and the next verse by himself.
Lotus Blade, Oh Boyz, Triple S, Money is gone
Dream scene, sick day, and the truth that hurts!
Motor Ed, moodulate, bonding ball
Zorpox's a bad boy, Showdown at the Crooked D!
Channel change, over due, big buggy, sing a long
Power spike that's right, Sensei is a no show
You two, STD, Eric Drake and Kimmy P
Ronnie is a psycho, Diablos in their own meal!
The candle on the furthest right first magically lit from another fine green flame as Cpneb's headset clicked, and the instrumental version of the chorus began played in the background:
"Ladies and gentlemen," he smiled, "it is my pleasure to bring to the stage the following cast members appearing in Season Three, in no particular order:
Fukashima,
Master Sensei,
Yori,
The Oh Boyz,
Jon Stoppable,
Mim Possible,
Connie and Lonnie Rockwaller,
Great Uncle Wayne,
Joe,
Hirotaka,
Jimmy Ding, the Bling Bling King,
Mr. Paisley,
Ms. Hatchet,
Joss Possible,
Slim Possible,
Tornado,
Hank Perkins,
Heather,
Quinn,
Jimmy Blamhammer,
Mr. Huey
Chester Yapsby,
Team Impossible,
Professor Dementor,
Cousin Sean,
Bartholomew Lipsky,
Ron Reger, and
The other unnamed cast members / extras in Season 3!"
Yori came out, bowed at center stage, turned and bowed first to Akinyi (who returned her bow), 'neb, then smiled as she saw Ran. She walked up to Ran, smiled, and hugged him tightly, then ran quickly to her spot with the cast.
"What was that for?" 'neb asked Akinyi, and she grinned.
"It was a Wednesday," she giggled, and Ran blushed.
Joss and Slim came out to the front of the stage with Tornado and took their bows.
Tornado trotted to the rear of the stage, but Joss and Slim stood for a moment, squinting for a moment, then made a bee-line for Akinyi.
She grinned when Joss hugged her, but she blushed again when Slim gave her a peck on the cheek.
Slim then shook 'neb's hand and gave him a huge hug. Joss stood in front on 'neb, tears streaming down her face and not saying a word. 'Neb took her hand and kissed it, whispering "I'll see you at the after party, Sweet Tea," and Slim took her hand as they walked to the rear stage right.
While the song was playing, the TV on the screen was showing clips from the season Four episodes, and the third candle's flame had grown to match the size of the first two.
Megs cued Ran, and he held up his arm, cueing the cast on stage, and they and the chorus in the pit began to sing:
We didn't start the fire
It was always burnin' since the show's been runnin'
We didn't start the fire
No, we didn't light it but we try to write it!
Again, once the chorus was over, Ran sang solo as the fourth candle on the magically lit from another fine green flame, leaving only the center candle unlit:
Synthodrone, power suit, Drakken's in a jail cell
First kiss, now rest, KP's on the air again.
Dementor's in a house coat, Kim's got her own car
Shape shift, big jobs, Mad dogs and aliens.
Big crate, Hulking Ron, Kim needs a new look
Hana's here, come to stay, what else do I have to say?!
"Well, ladies and gentlemen, we're getting close to the end," Akinyi said, then continued, "it is my pleasure to bring to the stage the following cast members appearing in Season
Four, in no particular order:
Mr. Stoppable,
Mrs. Stoppable,
Hana Stoppable,
Warmonga,
Martin Smarty,
Camille Leon, and
Debutante!"
Hana came bounding onto the stage and did a lap on the heads of the orchestra members, Captain IT and his band, to the delight and laughter of the cast and audience, and then she bounced over to Akinyi and giggled before she ran to the rear of the stage with her parents and jumped into her mother's arms. Megs nodded to Ran, and he motioned for everyone to sing the chorus.
We didn't start the fire
It was always burnin' since the show's been runnin'
We didn't start the fire
No, we didn't light it but we try to write it!
Then Ran took over the singing, alone, for the final verse.
Friday night, odds man in, Ron's out, back again
Miss Go, Debutante, Shireshishire, Black Eye
Arty Smarty, Yono's here, trouble in Kim's mind
Reger's on the fix again, Larry's crushing on Charlotte,
Wheel of fate, Sensei's ride, walking metal, Shego drive
Rocket jets, scared vets, off switch, MMP
Flowers under Drakken's call, KP is no more,
Kim and Ron, shipping wars
I can't take it any more!
Cpneb clicked his headset again and spoke: "please welcome, from Season Four:
Warhok,
Yono the Destroyer,
Arty Smarty,
Nanny Nane,
the Mathter,
Charlotte,
Miss Go, and
The other unnamed cast members / extras in Season 4!"
Arty Smarty saw Akinyi and held up his hand like a phone and mouthed: "Call me!" before he headed to the rear of the stage. Larry blew Akinyi a kiss, and Charlotte did the same to Ran and cpneb. Miss Go grinned and giggled when she came onstage, and she made a beeline to Ran and hugged him before she headed to the rear of the stage.
Now, the entire cast was on the stage now, and they all started singing in perfect time with each other.
We didn't start the fire
It was always burnin' since the show's been runnin'
We didn't start the fire
No, we didn't light it but we try to write it!
We didn't start the fire
But now it's gone it will still burn on and on and on…
The third candle's flame had grown to match the size of the first three as Akinyi lifted the microphone to her mouth.
Akinyi smiled brightly as she spoke, "While I didn't introduce as many of the cast members as 'neb did," she grinned as 'neb shot her a raspberry, "it is my great pleasure to bring out the guests of honor, the stars of the show:
"Please welcome:
"Rufus!"
The little guy ran onto the stage and jumped onto Akinyi's shoulder and waved, but he didn't miss the chance to kiss her cheek and whisper "Hyk: Pretty Lady!" before he bounded off and to the center of the stage, leaving Akinyi blushing.
"My favorite super genius: Dr. Wade Load!"
Wade walked out, waved at Joss Possible, then walked over to Akinyi and kissed her hand, slapped hands with 'neb and Ran, and then joined Rufus at center stage.
"Give it up for my man, the man of every cheerleader's dreams: Ron Stoppable!"
Ron came out in his traditional hockey jersey and pants, only this time wearing he was wearing his Half-a-versary belt and suspenders over his tuxedo. He walked over to Akinyi and bowed, gaining a return bow from her. She gasped as he took her hand and kissed it gently because a light blue glow appeared on her hand where he kissed it. Then he shocked her and kissed her on the lips before he walked over to 'neb and shook hands with him, then shook hands with Ran and headed to the center stage. He and Wade exchanged hugs, and Rufus ran up to take his place on Ron's shoulder. He glowed for a moment, and the outer garment disappeared, leaving him in his perfect black tux that he'd received from Joe.
'Ron Stoppable kissed me!' Akinyi thought and blushed even more, but she shook her head and continued, wondering if Kim was going to be angry with her.
"The star of the show," Akinyi smiled. "She really needs no introduction," Akinyi grinned, "but she gets one after promising to deliver "16 kinds" if she didn't," and the audience laughed:
"Kimberly Ann Possible!
The audience rose as one as Miss Kimberly Ann Possible took the stage in her graduation dress, this one repaired from the battle. She walked to Akinyi and bowed. Akinyi returned the bow, and the two ladies hugged. "No big, Akinyi: I approved that kiss," Kim whispered, and Akinyi blushed as Kim stepped away.
Kim then walked up to cpneb. He took her hand and kissed it, but she grinned and hugged him, whispering "that won't do, 'nebster! Thank you, for everything."
Then she walked over to the severely blushing Ran Hakubi and smiled. "There's no place left to kiss, Ran; oh, wait, there is," and she kissed him on the lips, generating a new heat source from Ran's body and face, a rain of cheers and catcall from the stage and audience, and a smile on Kim's lips as she headed to center stage.
Kim held up her hand, and the orchestra stopped. The audience quieted almost immediately.
"Ladies and gentlemen, before we bring this evening to a close, there is one thing I'd like to say.
"Ever since the show started, we've had men and women in harm's way. We've lost some good ones," she grinned as she wiped away a tear, "and we've had lots of them returned, hurt but still smiling.
"What I never dreamed would happen is that you, the fanfiction writers, would reach out, unknowingly, and provide an outlet for these soldiers to escape, if only for a moment, from the horrors of the battles.
"I'd like to salute you, first, for doing that," and she saluted, joined by the entire cast on stage, and the audience applauded.
"But, most importantly, one Marine made the mistake of getting 'neb's attention," she grinned, "so now I know who he is.
"Peter0311, I only act here, but I'm never in any real danger; well, except from Wade's advances," she grinned, "but that's not important," and Wade blushed and Ron laughed.
"You've served three tours over there, and you're coming back after this one. I hope you make it back safely, and I have a thank-you kiss waiting for you when you return. Please thank all of your buddies for me for reading my stories: I may say that 'I can do anything,' but you live it every day. You are the real heroes.
"Thank you, from the cast and crew of Kim Possible, for helping to keep us safe and free: that fifth candle," and the center candle lit with the green flame, "is for you, for all of you, and it will remain lit until all of you are back home," and Kim, Ron, Wade, Rufus, and the entire onstage cast all saluted to the thunderous applause of the audience.
"That was perfect, KP," Ron whispered as he saw the tears streaming down her face.
"I can't believe he's reading about me over there, Ron," she whispered back.
"We all do our parts, KP: he's doing his, and we're helping him do it: 'it's the least we can do,' someone wise one told me," Ron grinned, and Kim turned and hugged him while the applause kept going.
"I think I'll keep you around," she whispered as she kissed him, and the applause redoubled.
After she released Ron, Kim turned and held up her hand once again.
"On behalf of the cast and crew of 'Kim Possible' and on behalf of 'Team Possible,' we'd like to thank you, the viewers that turned into writers and readers of KP Fanfiction: you will keep us alive.
"Thank you, especially, to the members of the Committee that keeps the Fannies going, and to Jason: well," she grinned wickedly, "lets just say we have a very special 'thank you' from the ladies at 'neb's after-party, guy, so pucker up!" and the audience laughed as Jason, offstage, blushed.
"Megs?" Kim looked down into the pit, and Megs, waved back, lifted her baton, and started the intro to the conclusion with the familiar four tones of the show's opening with the full orchestra:
BEEP - BEEP – BE - DEEP! And the signature opening played to the applause of the audience and cast members.
The audience then erupted again into a loud cheer as Team Possible, joined by Ran, cpneb, and Akinyi began to sing with the cast:
We didn't start the fire
It was always burnin' since the show's been runnin'
We didn't start the fire
No, we didn't light it but we try to write it!
"One more time!" Ran shouted to everybody on the stage.
We didn't start the fire
It was always burnin' since the show's been runnin'
We didn't start the fire
No, we didn't light it but we try to write it!
"Audience: lift those hands and sing!" Ran shouted to everybody in the audience, and he and the stage lifted their hands and began to clap in rhythm to the song, now sung without the orchestra:
We didn't start the fire
It was always burnin' since the show's been runnin'
We didn't start the fire
No, we didn't light it but we try to write it!
We didn't start the fire
It was always burnin' since the show's been runnin'
We didn't start the fire
No, we didn't light it but we try to write it!
"One more time!" Ran shouted to everyone. "Make it loud, sing it proud!" as the orchestra returned, full volume, and Captain IT and his band cut fully loose to the joy of the audience and the rest of the orchestra:
We didn't start the fire
It was always burnin' sings the show's been runnin'
We didn't start the fire
No, we didn't light it but we try to live it!
The orchestra wound down the song with a wonderful coda and a big finish as the audience erupted in thunderous applause. Pharaoh Rutin Tutin and Mace Ecam both rose from their seats, followed by Mike Industries, the writing team of JAKT, Slyrr, King in Yellow, whitem, Captainkodak1, Twila Starla, and everyone else at the ToP. The audience was on their feet, sounding their approval.
Jason stepped up to the front one final time as the band wound down. "It's been an amazing ride folks, and while this is the end of this show, it's by no means the end for us. Kim Possible was ended once and we kept going, and I can't see that changing anytime soon. New ideas, new writers, amazing stories, and we'll be back next year to recognize as many as possible."
"I'd like to thank Triaxx, King in Yellow, Commander Argus and CaptainKodak, without them, this wouldn't be possible. Huge thank you to Gray Cardinal, who helped big time when I was desperate for help. And to everyone who took the time to present an award, give a speech, review, read, or just show up, thank you all. This would never happen without all of you in the Kimmunity!"
"So, for one final time, this is Jason 'Zaratan' Jones saying good night, and keep Kim Possible alive in you always!
