Chapter 38: We're On Our Own

Disclaimer: all the characters of the TV show Kim Possible belong to Disney.

Anna sighed before she looked at the rest of the team, "Guys, I have a confession to make."

"What is it?" Felix asked.

Anna took a deep breath before speaking, "I know where the last piece of the tablet is."

"You do?" Zita asked in disbelief.

"I'll explain," Anna said.

At Monkey Fist's castle, Monkey Fist attached the second and third tablet pieces he and Fukushima stole to the first tablet piece they stole.

"Fukushima, we did it!" Monkey Fist said with a smirk. "Your idea of a diversion worked!"

"I knew a disaster would keep the Outsider and his team at bay and enable us to steal the second and third tablet pieces without opposition from them," Fukushima said with a smirk.

"We are getting close to finding the Immortalem Simia!" Monkey Fist said triumphantly.

"Now all we have to do is find the final piece of the tablet," Fukushima added.

Monkey Fist's smirk faded into a frown, "Yes, but where is it?!"

"The fourth tablet piece was discovered by one of your Viking ancestors and is currently at the remains of your old house?" Monique asked Anna. Anna just finished explaining to the team regarding the fourth piece of the Immortalem Simia tablet.

Anna nodded, "It's all true. That piece has been in my family for generations."

"We should go back and get that piece," Tara suggested.

"I agree with Tara," Hope agreed.

"If Monkey Fist finds it," Jim added.

"The world could be at stake," Tim added.

"Guys, it's no big," Kim assured. "As long as Monkey Fist doesn't know where it is, there's nothing to worry about. Besides, the tablet piece was probably destroyed when Anna's house was."

Anna turned to Kim, "I hope the piece was destroyed. If it wasn't and Monkey Fist finds it, he will be able to find the Immortal Monkey and separate you, me, and Dad forever."

Kim put her hand on her daughter's shoulder, "Anna, you have nothing to worry about. We will always be together no matter what happens."

"Yeah," Ron spoke up. "And even if Monkey Dude does find that monkey relic, he will never be able to separate us. I promise."

Anna sighed, "I'll keep that in mind."

Kim, Ron, and Anna then joined in a group hug.

"That's my girl," Kim and Ron said to Anna in unison, not calling a jinx.

At 8:30 pm in Broy, the Stoppables entered their townhouse and soon noticed Takeo and Keiko Seki walk up and bow.

"Konichiwa; Kim, Ron, and Anna-san," Takeo said.

"Welcome back," Keiko added.

Kim, Ron, and Anna bowed in return.

"Konichiwa Professor and Master Seki," Ron replied.

"We watched the game," Takeo said. "We're sorry your team lost."

"It's okay," Ron assured. "You can't win them all."

Just then, Ike came walking up.

Anna noticed her dog and got down on her knees.

"Hey, Ike," Anna cooed. She then petted him and asked. "You didn't give Takeo and Keiko any trouble, did you?"

Ike shook his head.

"Good boy," Anna said as she got back on her feet.

Ron looked at Takeo, "Where's Han?"

"She's upstairs in her bedroom asleep," Takeo replied.

Suddenly, a thought struck Keiko before she looked at Anna.

"Anna-san?" Keiko asked Anna.

Anna looked at Keiko, 'Yes, Keiko?"

"I just remembered, a few packages came with your name; along with the name of a school called, Henry Hudson Preparatory; on the labels," Keiko said. "Takeo and I set them in your bedroom."

"Those must be my school uniforms," Anna speculated.

"School uniforms?" Takeo asked, confused.

Anna turned to Takeo, "I'm going to private school tomorrow at Henry Hudson Preparatory."

"That's great," Takeo commented.

"We wish you luck," Keiko added. She then looked at Kim and Ron. "Takeo and I better get going." The two college professors/ninjas then bowed. "Sayonara."

Kim, Ron, and Anna bowed in return while Ron said, "Sayonara."

Soon, the Sekis walked out of the house and departed in their car parked out front.

After the Sekis departed, Anna spoke, "I'm gonna go check out my school uniforms and try one of them on."

Kim and Ron looked at Anna.

"You go do that," Kim said. "Your father and I will be downstairs in the living room."

Soon after that was said, Anna made her way up the stairs with Ike following behind her.

As soon as Anna made it to her bedroom, she opened the door and found a few packages in the corner of her bedroom near the laundry shoot. There was also a piece of paper on top of the packages.

She then walked into her bedroom, picked up the piece of paper, and read it silently.

"Dear Anna,

These packages contain the school uniforms you will be wearing to school on all days except Fridays. There are also gym clothes in a couple of these packages that must be worn for PE classes.

Sincerely,

Headmaster Beatrice Knox."

Anna put the piece of paper on her bed and proceeded to open the packages.

After opening the packages a few minutes later, she found: four white long-sleeve collared shirts, four plaid skirts, two black sweater vests with the Henry Hudson Preparatory School logo on them, two blue clip-on neckties, a few black tights, a few black knee-length socks, two black hair scrunchies, a black headband, four white gym shirts with the school's logo on the front, two blue gym shorts, a pair of white running shoes, and a pair of black patent Mary Jane shoes.

"These look better than what I use to wear at Reman Manhattan Preparatory," Anna thought.

Later, Anna came down the stairs and into the living room where Kim and Ron were and wearing a long-sleeve white collard-shirt, blue clip-on necktie, black sweater vest with HHP's logo, plaid skirt, black tights, black Mary Jane shoes, and black headband.

Kim and Ron noticed Anna and smiled.

"So, what do you think of my school uniform?" Anna asked.

"You look great, Anna," Kim commented.

"How do you feel in that uniform?" Ron asked.

"I feel great," Anna replied. "I wonder why some people think these are uncomfortable; they don't bother me at all."

"Your mother and I are glad you like it."

"Me too," Anna sighed, happily. "Now, I'm gonna go and get some sleep. I don't wanna be tired for my first day of school tomorrow."

She was about to head upstairs when a thought came to her.

"Wait," Anna spoke before turning back to her parents. "I have cheer practice tomorrow morning and I have to let Vera know that I'll no longer be attending homeschool."

"Don't worry, Anna," Kim assured her daughter. "While you were upstairs, I contacted Coach Stennis and told her that you were going to be attending private school. In response, she said she's okay with it and will be assigning you to routines we only practice during afternoon practices."

Ron then spoke up, "I contacted Aunt Vera and told her the news of you attending private school. She said she was okay with it and offered to drop you off there tomorrow morning."

Suddenly, another thought struck Anna before she spoke, "Wait, we gotta get school supplies."

"Smarty Mart is still open," Ron said. "We can go there now."

"Then let's go," Anna said.

Ron turned to Kim, "We'll be right back."

"I'll be waiting for you two," Kim said.

Kim and Ron then shared a kiss before the latter got up and walked up to Anna.

Ron and Anna were about to grab their jackets when Kim asked, "Shouldn't you change clothes first, Anna?"

"Mom, I need to break in this uniform," Anna argued.

"Okay, then," Was all Kim said. "You and your father have fun discount shopping."

"We will Mom," Anna said. "We love you."

"I love you guys, too," Kim waved back.

Soon, Ron and Anna grabbed their jackets before Ron took the Sloth's keys and walked out of the house with Anna following behind him.

The next morning on October 29th at 6:30 am, Anna walked down the stairs and into the living room where Kim and Ron were.

"Hey, guys," Anna announced.

Kim and Ron smiled as soon as they noticed Anna wearing her school uniform and a big black backpack from Smarty-Mart.

"Hey, Anna," Kim said.

"How's our bon-diggity daughter doing?" Ron asked.

"She's doing badical," Anna replied.

Kim and Ron got up from the couch they were sitting on, walked up to Anna, and the three joined in a group hug.

After breaking the hug, the three Stoppables noticed Vera park out front.

"There's Vera, gotta go," Anna announced.

"Have a great day at school, Anna," Kim said with a wave.

Anna nodded, "I will, Mom."

"We'll pick you up at 2:45 after school, AC," Ron spoke up.

"I love you guys."

"We love you too, AC."

Anna waved, "Bye."

Kim and Ron waved back and said, "Bye."

Soon, Anna walked out of the townhouse, made her way to Vera's car, and climb in.

The car drove off soon after.

A couple minutes after the car drove off, a knock on the door came.

Kim walked up to the door and opened it to find Agent Sabre standing there.

Kim smiled, "Sabre, we're glad you could make it."

Sabre smiled, "Thank you, Mrs. Stoppable, and I can assure you that Hana and Ike will be in good hands."

Ron gave a serious face, "I hope so, because if you ever hurt…"

Kim put a hand on Ron's shoulder, "Easy, Ron."

"It's alright, Mrs. Stoppable, I am fully aware on how your husband is very overprotective of his sister."

Ron took a deep breath, "Sorry, Sabre, I just don't want anything to happen to Han or Ike."

"It's okay, Mr. Stoppable," Sabre assured.

"Please come on in," Kim said, signaling the GJ agent to come inside. "We'll brief you on what to do before Ron and I depart."

At 12:00 pm, Kim and Ron were in the cafeteria with lunches they just bought and were now looking for a table.

"Where should we sit?" Ron asked.

Just then, the two teens saw Yori conversing with a male student at an empty table.

Ron immediately recognized the student, "Is that Joey talking with Yori?"

"Looks like Yori has made a new friend," Kim speculated.

Kim and Ron then walked up to the table Yori and Joey were sitting at.

Yori noticed Kim and Ron, "Konichiwa, Kim and Ron-san."

"What up, guys?" Joey added.

"Nothing much," Ron said. "May we sit with you guys?"

"It will be an honor," Yori replied.

Kim and Ron sat down before the latter asked, "What up with you guys?"

"Yori and I were just talking about going to see a movie Saturday night after the game," Joey replied.

Kim and Ron went wide-eyed.

"Are you two…dating?" Ron asked in disbelief.

Joey shook his head, "Nah, we're just friends."

"Where's Abby?" Kim asked.

"She's heading for England," Joey replied. "She's majoring in Law and learned that Oxford has an excellent program for it. She was hesitant at first, but after the game last night, we discussed the matter and I encouraged her to go."

"Oxford?" Kim asked. "As in; Oxford, England?"

Joey nodded, "Yup."

"How come we never knew of this?" Ron asked.

"You guys and Anna left the stadium before we could break the news to you guys," Joey replied.

"Before attending my morning Algebra class, I saw Daniels-san with a depressed look on his face," Yori added. "After I asked him what was going on, he told me what happened. Feeling deep sympathy for him, I decided to try and comfort him. As I was comforting him, we talked and decided to become friends."

"We're so sorry that Abby is going to be away from you, Joey," Ron said with sympathy.

"It's okay," Joey assured. "As long as Abby is happy, so am I."

"So…changing subjects," Kim spoke up. She then turned to Yori. "Yori, how's your first day going?"

"It's going excellent, Kim-san," Yori said with a smile.

Before she could explain further…

"Hey, guys," A female voice came.

Frank and Betty were in the cafeteria right when they received their lunches. Today had been a great day for the both of them. Ever since Betty "saved" the day in Annapolis, people have been congratulating her. As for Frank, he's the brother of a "hero".

"How does it feel to be a 'hero'?" Frank asked.

"It feels great," Betty replied, smiling.

Just then, Betty saw Kim and Ron sit down with Joey and a girl she's never seen before.

"I see Kim and Ron with Joey and…I don't know the name of the girl sitting next to Joey," Betty told Frank.

Frank looked to where Betty was looking and said, "That girl is, Yori Seki. You probably saw her perform at last night's game."

"Shall we go pay them visit?" Betty asked.

"Of course," Frank replied.

The two college seniors walked up to the table Kim, Ron, Yori, and Joey were sitting at.

Once they reached the table, Betty waved, "He, guys."

"Hey, guys," A female voice came. Everyone at the table looked to see Frank and Betty Arnold.

"Oh, hey guys," Ron waved.

"May we sit down?" Frank asked. "Or do you want us to…"

"You may sit with us," Kim said.

Frank and Betty sat down at the table and away from Kim and Ron.

Betty looked at Kim, "Kim, I can assure you I'm not gonna try anything. I've come to the realization that Ron has no interest in me and that you are the only for him."

Kim smiled, "Betty, it's no big."

"I just wanted to let you know," Betty said. She then added. "And Frank knows you have no interest in him and knows Ron is the only one for you."

"So, we cool?" Frank asked Kim.

Kim turned to Frank, "We are so, cool." She then remembered something and turned back to Betty. "Betty, I have good news for you."

"You do?" Betty asked.

Kim nodded, "Uh huh. For your heroic actions in Annapolis, I and the other members of the squad persuaded Coach Stennis after morning practice today to reinstate you as co-captain of the cheer squad."

Betty gasped, "I'm back on the squad?!"

Kim nodded, "Yes, and you will be attending practice this afternoon."

"Oh, Kim, you really didn't have to do that!" Betty said in excitement. "Not after all the trouble I've caused you and Ron!"

Kim raised her hand, "Betty that was the past. Now, let's put it behind us and move on. Shall we?"

Betty nodded, "Of course."

"Konichiwa," A male voice spoke up.

Everyone at the tablet looked to see a familiar Japanese male.

"Hey, Hirotaka," Ron waved.

"May I sit with you guys?" Hirotaka asked.

Ron nodded, "Of course you can."

Hirotaka then sat down before Kim asked, "So, Hirotaka, how's your first day here going?"

Hirotaka turned to Kim, "It's been great, Kim-san."

Beep Beep Beep Beep

"What's the sitch, Wade?" Kim answered her Kimmunicator.

Wade's face appeared on the screen, "Break-in at a…"

"Top Secret lab?" Kim asked.

"You got it," Wade replied. "It's in Southeastern Ontario."

Kim looked up at everyone at the table, "We gotta go."

"Of course, Kim," Betty said.

"Saving the world is your biggest priority," Frank added.

"May Hirotaka and I come with you?" Yori asked.

Kim looked at Yori, "Of course you two can come."

"Hey, Kim?" Joey spoke up.

Kim looked at Joey, "Yes, Joey."

"Is it okay if I come too?" Joey asked.

"Are you sure you wanna come?" Kim asked. She then warned. "It'll be dangerous."

"Kim, I have hand-to-hand combat training experience," Joey replied to Kim's question. "I've been training to become a U.S. Army soldier, just like my father, grandfather, and great-grandfather before me. This will be my chance to put my skills to the test. I also know a couple guys who can give us a lift to the lab and to wherever the thief is hiding."

Kim sighed, "Okay."

"I just have to go back to my dorm and get my mission outfit," Joey said.

"You have a mission outfit of your own?" Kim asked.

"Well, sort of…"

"That's your mission outfit?" Kim asked in disbelief. She, Ron, Yori, and Hirotaka were in Team Possible mission gear (With Yori and Hirotaka wearing clothes identical to Ron's) and standing in front of Joey who was wearing a World War II era U.S. Army soldier uniform with the 101st Airborne patch on the left shoulder. He also had an M1 steel helmet on his head.

"Well, I wear this to World War Two reenactments I participate in every Summer," Joey replied. "Now, we have a world to save."

"So, who's gonna give us a lift to the lab?" Ron asked.

Joey turned to Ron, "You know the two guys on our team who are the safeties?"

"Orville and Wilbur Wright?"

"They participate in World War Two reenactments as well, only they fly aircraft. I called them and they said they are willing to help and are now waiting for us at the airport in Broy."

"Let's go," Kim announced.

Later, Team Possible arrived at a small airstrip in Southeastern Ontario right next to the top-secret lab in a C-47 Skytrain with black and white stripes on it.

Joey got up from his seat and walked up to the cockpit where Orville and Wilbur were.

"Thanks for the lift, Orville," Joey said to the pilot. He then turned his head to the co-pilot. "Thanks for the lift, Wilbur."

"You're welcome, dude," Orville said with a smile.

"While you guys go investigate the theft, we're gonna go fuel up," Wilbur added.

"You go do that," Joey said. "We'll be right back."

Soon, Joey and the rest of Team Possible climbed out of the aircraft and made their way to the lab.

A couple minutes later, Team Possible was investigating the lab. While Yori, Hirotaka, Joey, and Rufus were searching the lab for any clues to who broke in, Kim and Ron were talking with the lead scientist.

"The item they took was very important," The scientist said.

"So, what was stolen?" Ron asked.

"I cannot tell you," The scientist replied. "But all I can say is that it's a special battle armor that activates when the soldier is stressed out."

"The Centurion Project," Kim and Ron said in perfect unison.

"How did you know?" The scientist asked in disbelief.

"Three years ago," Kim replied.

"Drakken and Killigan," Ron added.

"Halloween."

"Were after it."

"Long story," Kim and Ron finished in unison.

"Well, it's been stolen, again," The scientist said in an apologetic tone.

"Hey, guys!" Joey shouted.

Kim and Ron turned and ran to where Joey was.

"You found something?" Kim asked.

Joey got down on his knee and picked what looked like a piece of cut-up cooked cabbage and a piece of strudel.

"I found a piece of sauerkraut and strudel on the floor," Joey replied. He then looked at the scientist. "Sir, have you eaten any sauerkraut and strudel recently?"

The scientist shook his head, "I don't eat sauerkraut; too sour for me. I do like strudel, but I haven't had any in at least a month due to a diet my doctor put me on."

Joey looked at Kim, "Kim, are there any super-villains who like sauerkraut and strudel?"

Kim shook her head, "I'm not sure; it could be any one of them."

Ron looked down at Rufus on the floor, "Rufus, can you smell what Joey has in his hand?"

Rufus nodded, "Hokay."

Joey put the sauerkraut and strudel pieces down on the floor and Rufus smelled them.

"Dementor!" Rufus squeaked.

Kim got Wade on the Kimmunicator.

"What up, Kim?" Wade said as he appeared on the screen.

"Wade, we know who stole the Centurion Project," Kim announced.

"That's what was stolen?" Wade asked.

"Yes," Kim replied. "Professor Dementor is behind the theft. Can you locate him?"

Wade typed a few keys on his computer and said, "He's somewhere in Southern Quebec."

"We're on our way," Kim said.

After the screen went black, Joey spoke, "It's a good thing I brought parachutes for this."

Ron went wide-eyed, "You mean we have to…?"

"We're gonna have to do a low altitude parachute jump!" Joey said over the noise of the C-47. It's been some time since leaving the top-secret lab and now the Team Possible members were wearing parachutes and getting close to their destination.

"Why a low-altitude parachute jump?!" Ron asked.

"We will need to get down on the ground as quickly as possible!" Joey replied.

Suddenly, the red light came on.

Joey noticed this and said, "Time to hook up!"

The team got up from their seats and hooked up their ripcords to a line above them.

"When the green light comes on, you jump!" Joey instructed. "And bend your knees before hitting the ground!"

Suddenly, the light turned green.

"Go! Go! Go!" Joey shouted before he jumped out of the plane with Kim, Ron, Yori, and Hirotaka following suit.

Once the five parachuted to the ground, ditched their parachutes, and met up, Joey asked, "Is everyone okay?"

"I'm okay," Kim answered

"Ditto," Ron added.

"All is well, Daniels-san," Yori added.

"Same," Hirotaka added. "Are you okay, Daniels-san?"

"I feel great," Joey said in excitement. "I always enjoy low-altitude parachute jumps."

Kim activated her Kimmunicator.

But when she did that, all she saw on the screen was static.

"Great, we're being jammed," Kim groaned.

Joey pulled out a World War II era walkie-talkie and activated it.

"Orville and Wilbur Wright, come in?" Joey said through the walkie-talkie. But instead of hearing the voices of the Wright brothers, he heard static.

"Looks like we're on our own," Joey groaned as he put the walkie-talkie back into his backpack. "Let's get to the lair."

Suddenly, a forcefield surrounded them.

"Or not," Joey groaned.

Suddenly, lightning bolts came out from the force-field walls and stunned the team to unconsciousness.

"Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!" Dementor laughed evilly as he and a few members of his goon squad appeared. "Well, Kim Possible, I see you and your friends walked into my force-field trap." He then looked at his men. "Take zem to ze castle!"

To Be Continued…

A/N: Uh oh, Team Possible has once again been captured.

What can they do now?

What does Dementor want with the Centurion Project?

You'll find out.

Please leave a comment or review.

Also, I'm gonna write a story regarding Anna's first day of school at the Henry Hudson Preparatory School.