Chapter 28
She just stood there unable to move, the lab techs and scientists would occasionally have her do this or that. When Amy or Drakken thought no one was looking, they would have her sit down. The anger had burned away and left only the despair "Princes I Love you." A single tear fell unnoticed down her face.
Kim sat bolt upright in her bed. The dream had been so real. "Oh Eme, I'm sorry I will find you. I promise," The spark of hope through the link was a physical presence. However, the more awake Kim was, the more tenuous the connection until it finally faded. She lay there for some time, trying to reconnect to no avail.
The clock read four twenty-six in the morning, but Kim knew sleep was a hopeless prospect. Finally, giving up, she padded across the carpeted floor to the bathroom for her morning rituals. The hot water from the shower running down her body and across her breasts reminded her of other happier showers. She wanted Eme back and still didn't know where to look. The water hid the tears. The cracked tile where she punched the wall was harder to hide. Drying off, she found herself in front of the full-length mirror, examining herself for the first time since the incident. While nude, her baby bump was painfully obvious. She rubbed her belly, trying to send reassuring thoughts to the baby, letting her know she was loved. Most of the people on the base didn't know yet she was pregnant, her loose-fitting clothes, while starting to get a little tight still hid her little one from view for which she was grateful. Doing some stretching before getting dressed, she was glad that none of the moves were yet undoable. Still, it wouldn't be long before forward bends would be limited though curling around her baby like that felt really cool. It was a bittersweet reward as it made her want to share it with Shego. Sighing, Kim finally got dressed and left her room.
Even this early, the base was active with the comings and goings of those who make an organization this size function. After wandering aimlessly through the corridors, Kim looked up only to find herself at her mother's office, even more, confusing was the fact that the lights were on. Kim entered the office and looked around, seeing her mother looking over several folders. "Mom, you ok?" the older Possible looked up and waved her daughter in. "What's going on?"
The older Possible leaned back and stretched in her seat "the Camille clones are fading fast. They were receiving some sort of signal that kept them active. Without it there becoming more lucid, however, their bodies are failing." Kim still looked confused. Dr. Possible explained, "this isn't like the mind control systems you have encountered before. They have nanomachines all through their bodies, the machines control and repair them, but they have become dependent on them. Without the machines, their bodies don't know how to survive. It's a catch twenty-two, die free or live as slaves."
"Is there anything we can do?" Kim asked softly.
"We can make them comfortable."
Kim walked into the room. Their features were identical. Their expressions were not. One wore a look of fear and hatred, the other of resignation. Kim's voice was soft and level as she spoke. "I need to ask you some questions."
One responded to her by pulling agents her restraints, trying to attack. The other smiled, actually smiled, "I will answer what I can."
Kim pulled up a chair to the bedside, ignoring the cursing coming from behind her "Why are you willing to talk to me? And what should I call you."
"My designation is fourteen, as far as an actual name it belongs to someone else, we call her Prime. You would probably know her as Camille." The thrashing from the girl behind them became so violent the nurse had to sedate her. When it was quiet again, fourteen continued. "We were trained to hate you and anyone you cared for, however, they didn't really care what we thought or felt as they controlled us, body, and mind. We were still aware of our situation and our actions; however, we had no control over them. Once our cover was blown, they sent out the kill order, we should have died instantly. I think it had something to do with that energy blast you threw. You, the person I was created to hate, have given me the closest thing to freedom I have ever had. Even strapped to this bed, I have the freedom to think and feel for as long as my life lasts." Kim leaned over and undid the straps that bound her to the bed. The shocked look on the girl's face gave the redhead a warm feeling all over. "Thank you."
Kim moved and sat on the edge of the bed, leaning down she gave the blond girl a hug. After several moments she sat back again, "will you answer my questions?" The blond nodded "do you know who the leader is?" she shook her head Kim could see the disappointment in the girls face, she really wanted to help "it's alright, I knew it was a long shot. Do you know what their plans are?"
"Only the parts that involved me. I know that between us and the syntho drones we have replaced a lot of important people all over the world. I know they want to rule the world." She looked up at Kim the look she gave the redhead was full of pain, "And I know that they want to do it with as much personal expense to you as possible. They want to rule the world, but in regards to you, somehow, it's personal. My final mission was to retrieve Miss Go and take her to the research platform. I'm sorry I don't know where it is."
Kim reached down and hugged fourteen again "thank you, I think you have given more info than you know. Is there anything I can do for you?"
"Can you stay and talk awhile."
"No, but I promise I will come back later." Looking over her shoulder at the sleeping girl, "I will also get you moved to a quieter room." pausing just before "if you just need to get out, ask one of the nurses and they will take you to the gardens, I think you will like them."
"Looks like you made a new friend. I think it will be good for her." Spinning around, Kim saw her mom leaning agents the corner. "Come on, we'll talk while I get a scan" Kim just rolled her eyes. They made small talk while the scanner hummed. "Kimmy, we need to talk. You're burning through your energy stores way too fast. What you had should have lasted you four to five weeks, what you have now will be lucky to last you two, if you don't burn anymore."
"What happens if I run out?"
"You start your downward spiral again. There are other sources of compatible power, but none of them will be as easy to draw on."
"You're talking about her brothers?" Mom just nodded, "I'll think about it. I have a meeting to get to," she walks off, shuddering.
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Six hours later, Kim was on a high altitude plane over the pacific with a strike team that included Will Du And Monique as well as nearly a dozen other agents. Agent Du put his finger to his ear. "Beta reports targets secure no civilian casualties two agents injured not badly."
"And what of grandma Possible?"
Will laughed "She hurt the two agents for trying to coddle her" Kim looked stunned for a moment. She wasn't sure what shocked her more, her grandma's actions, or will laughing. Probably will laughing.
The jumpmaster stepped up for final briefing "this is a high altitude jump. Keep your breather on until ready to go. There is little air out there and no room to take any with you. Drop for the deck as fast as you can at five hundred feet, Your wings will open automatically. Do not grab the handles until fully extended, they will pull your arms out of the socket. Good luck," the rear door of the plane began opening, and everyone donned their breathers.
Kim, Will, and Monique were first in line Kim grinned over to the other two "race you to the bottom the last one down buys the pizza."
Unexpectedly Will smiled "you're on," and the three of them surged for the door.
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The fight was short and ugly. Four agents were injured, two may not make it, and Duff got away. The primary mission objective was achieved, Amy's creators and cuddle buddies were recovered unharmed. They were being transported pending a chance to return them to her.
The country club was still being scanned for traps. Kim decided that if it can be cleaned up, it may make a decent cash flow for the organization. That, however, was currently a big if.
Kim was tired more tired than she should be, she chalked it up to the pregnancy. Climbing on to the transport, she turned to the pilot, "can we stop someplace on the way back?"
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She finished the last of her naco as she entered the infirmary. Nodding to her mother, she turned to the privet room. Peaking in to make sure she wouldn't disturb the young lady, she found Fourteen watching Tv "you know that will rot your brain," Kim said as she entered the room, the blond looked up a smile lighting her face.
"You came back," the girl grinned like a fool.
Kim was a little taken aback, "I said I would."
The blond crooked a lopsided smile. "I was a drone. It didn't matter, I didn't matter." Her voice was bitter.
Kim sat on the bed, "well, Teen, you matter to me." Handing her a bag. Inside was a cuddle buddy still in the package and a pair of pink pajamas. She looked like a kid that got everything she wanted for Christmas. Maybe she had "for what it's worth I hope you make it" the girl broke down in tears Kim just wrapped her arms around her and let her cry herself out. After Fourteen calmed down, Kim sat her back. "I'll be right back." The redhead went out into the office, where she grabbed a chair and the waiting bag. "I have a little time right now, let's watch a movie." She pulled out a stack of videos and spread them out for Teen to pick.
Sometime later Ann looked in on the girls. Kim had crawled into bed with fourteen, and the two were laughing and having a good time looking ever so much like a couple of sisters on a girls' night out.
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