Author Notes: Looks like Enda's innocent ruse is foiled. Time for a plan B.
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End of Resistance
Chapter Four
Laughter echoed off the walls, like a duet of hyenas in the night and Enda hated it. It took every ounce of control in her body not to reach out to strange them both. Instead she kept her façade. Calmly walking to a nearby chair, awaiting Shego and Drakken to regain their composure from their hideous laughter.
"So let me get this right. Stoppable figured you out? The bumbling sidekick saw through your ingenious plot? That's just too much!" Shego almost fell over again with laughter.
"At least I make my own plans instead of following some college drop out that calls himself a scientist." The coolness of Enda's tone contradicting off Shego's scowl. She smirked at her older cousin. Shego towered over Enda, hands nearing the other's neck when they both turned to see Drakken was still laughing, probably oblivious to what he was laughing at. He was now on his knees, pounding the floor in hysterical laughter. Shego sighed and stood erect, her hand on her forehead in shame. She then grabbed a chair of her own and sat.
"So what now?" Enda seemed lost in thought, oblivious to Shego's question, her eyes still fixed on Drakken who now was rolling on the floor.
"We learn from our mistakes," was Enda's answer. "I underestimated and acted too boldly. They'll be onto me tomorrow, so I'll try to cover up for my mistakes. It's not that hard to do really. I figure Ron has probably run back to Kim and told her about my presumed intentions and then made up, so I won't be able to play on his anger anymore. There's something in there he's hiding, and I'm pretty sure what it is."
"He's got a crush on her, doesn't he?" Shego's tone was flat, as if it was obvious but she felt like asking anyway. Enda didn't acknowledge her right away, seemingly thinking over the possibility.
"It's possible. We'll just have to wait until tomorrow."
It was the next day and Ron and Kim had agreed to meet up at Bueno Nacho before going to school in order to plan a way to corner Enda. For someone related to Shego, Kim thought, she certainly didn't act like her. If it were Shego, she wouldn't have bothered to talk or find out anything about them. She'd have gone straight for the throat as always. Maybe that was what made Enda so creepy; her different approach to being a villain. Kim gritted her teeth in a newfound twinge of anger. Worst of all, she tried to use Ron against her! And it could have worked if only Enda hadn't underestimated Ron's loyalty. She was clever…manipulative. Dangerous on a new degree than any of the other villains. Drakken, Shego, Monkey Fist and all the others had become predictable over the years with their same old plans. Enda was unpredictable and Kim didn't like this situation one bit.
She was greeted by Ron's smile as she entered the restaurant. Over all the years the place never seemed to change, which was comforting in a way. Placing her book bag down she scooted into the booth, gratefully accepting the breakfast burrito offered by her best friend.
"Any ideas, KP?" Kim could hardly hear him over the food in his mouth. That was another thing that never changed. Ron's ability to be goofy no matter the circumstance. He always knew how to keep her smiling and for that he was priceless to her but she shook her head.
"It's hard to come up with a plan. She's so…" Ron nodded in agreement understanding without the need for Kim to finish. "Just don't listen to her too much, and report back anything she says. I'm positive she puts on two different shows, one for you and one for me, you know?"
"Two faced like a J.P. Bearymore's Pizza Party-Torium token. Gotcha."
"Hey, Ron," She began, suddenly looking a bit worried. "Where's Rufus?" Ron grinned at her before taking a bite of his breakfast naco and swallowing.
"I left him home cuz mom and I were talking about getting him a mate. She's taking him to the vet to get his opinion on it before we buy him a girlfriend."
"Aww, that's so sweet of you, Ron. I want one if they have a litter."
"Sure thing, KP."
"We better go before we're late for school," Kim said, picking up her burrito to eat on the way. Ron however had finished his meal and emptied his tray before leaving.
He smiled. It had seemed like ages since they had spent time together, ate together and just talked. It was like they were on a mission again, a villain was on the loose and they were a team again. It never felt better and he vowed never to take it for granted again. Back then, it seemed almost everyday that they had a mission, someone was always out for domination and now it became rare and before he knew it they were becoming ordinary teenagers. It suddenly became clear that without villains there would be no heroes at all. And for the first time he was thankful for them too.
He glanced at Kim before his mind replayed some of yesterday's events. Enda almost had convinced him to forget Kim's friendship, to give in to all that anger he had pent up. But friendship, Ron concluded, must be something Enda had no idea about. She probably had some dictionary definition but no friends herself. Ron himself may not have many, but he had one, and she alone filled that void, so it didn't matter. It was no wonder she tried to separate them because together they were impossible to beat, and completely unstoppable.
First period, Mr. Nobles class. Kim and Ron took their seats, Enda waiting already in her seat. She glanced at Ron as he sat.
"Sorry about yesterday," she said quietly enough for Kim not to be able to hear from the front of the room. Ron shrugged.
"It's ok. It must be hard moving into a new place and having no friends." Enda flinched at the emphasis he put on 'no friends,' as if to confirm her suspicion the indeed he and Kim had made up and they knew.
"I got jealous, that's all," Enda responded, eyes downcast. Ron decided to play along, raising an eyebrow.
"Jealous? Of what exactly?"
"Of Kim. You like her, don't you?" He wasn't sure how to react. To burst out laughing, or play along? The thought, the question itself was sinking in, but he shock it off and played it cool, throwing his hands behind his head, reclining in the seat before offering a cool response.
"Perhaps."
Perhaps? What kind of answer was that? Enda decided he had answered in that manner to make himself look cool and more appealing to her. Like posing as some real player. Inwardly she laughed. Ron was so simple, and just like any guy.
"Class! Take your seats and be quiet, the lesson is starting." Mr. Noble entered and picked up his chalk and began blabbering about denying reality and jumping to conclusions.
"Well, when you figure it out, be sure to let me know," Enda whispered, offering pleading and hopeful eyes.
"I'll keep you posted," Ron answered coolly. He was actually mad to some degree that she was playing on the ever present fact that no girl in the school seemed interested in him. She was trying to regain his trust and full attention again. Well it wasn't going to work this time…But did he? A voice in the back of his mind wouldn't leave it alone. He lowered himself back into a regular sitting position. Did he love Kim Possible?
After class Ron had ditched Enda in order to talk to Kim and she was happy to see he had come after all. Truthfully she was worried about him sitting back there with Enda. Who knows what she might have done or said to him. Maybe she was being too careless; maybe she should have sat with Ron today. No, Kim scolded herself. He's already proved that he can't be swayed by her mind games. He offered a grin to her but she knew there was something on his mind.
"What did she say?" Kim finally asked.
"She…" Ron stopped himself. Did he really want to tell her about Enda's assumption? What if Kim burst out laughing? Wh-what if…well he had to say something. "She said she digs me. That she's totally into the Ron-man." Kim laughed, causing Ron to frown. "What, is that so hard to believe?" Kim offered a hand in defense as she regained composure.
"No, Ron, it's just that she'd try something as dumb as that in order to get to you." She studied his face which still held a little of a scowl. "Is that all she said?"
"Yea." Kim raised an eyebrow to his simple answer knowing it wasn't entirely true, but before she could pry more the bell rang. "I'll see ya later, KP."
"Ok Ron, keep me posted to any and all things she does, ok? We need to be on the same page." He nodded and left leaving Kim only to wonder. Why would Ron not tell her everything? Maybe she was being too careless…
Enda frowned and walked off, well hidden from her spot; just around the nearby corner she had overheard everything. But Ron had left out her question. She smiled, coming to her own conclusion. Ron was afraid of Kim's reaction, like as if the mention of it would tell him the possibility and he was afraid there was none. It would crush him. She couldn't restrain a laugh as she entered her second period class.
Lunchtime. Kim and Ron were already seated with food before the lines had got too long. Monique was second to sit taking note that Ron and Kim seemed buddies again, which was good. It was almost painful to see Kim so down like she was when she and Ron fought, which was almost never. They were talking about the new girl, but Monique wasn't paying much attention to the conversation. She knew body language always spoke louder than words and the way Ron was sitting was spelling something different today. When he'd talk to Kim, he tried not to look at her directly in the eyes, and when she'd get close he'd push away. Kim took note, trying to get closer each time without mentioning it, but Ron would move away, uneasy and a bit nervous. Monique wasn't sure if she was reading it right, but it looked to her as if Kim was on his mind in a different way today. Sipping on her milk she turned her attention back to the conversation.
"I still can't believe she tried to lure you in with that," Kim said. "Like you'd ever fall for someone like her."
"Evil and manipulative is so not my type," Ron stated picking up his milk.
"What is your type then?" Monique asked. She couldn't help it after the way they've been acting she just had to ask. When Ron almost shot the milk he was drinking across the room Monique raised an eyebrow. Kim too stared at him, waiting for his answer.
"W-well," Ron fixed his shaky guilty sounding voice. "Well it's definitely not her, that's for sure. What about you, Monique?" He was desperate to turn the attention off of him.
"I like a man who doesn't avoid questions," she answered coolly, obviously a shot at Ron. "What about you, Kim? What do you look for in a guy?" Kim seemed a bit surprised, but then gave it a little thought. Ron inched closer to the table, placing down his now empty carton of milk.
"After that whole ordeal with Josh over the summer, I'm not exactly looking. I figure that if it's the right person, he'll come to me." Ron swallowed hard and Monique took another sip of milk.
"I never knew you believed in fate, Kim." She said, glancing over at Ron who seemed a little uneasy.
"Not fate exactly, but I'm just tired of crushing on guys to have things turn out wrong. Besides, with this new villain and everything, the last thing I need is a guy to get to know. If it's right, it'll just click, that's all." Ron stood.
"I-I'm going to go dump my tray. You ladies need anything taken up?" Monique placed her empty tray on top of his and Kim did the same. Ron was happy just to be away from the table. Was it his imagination or was Monique asking those questions on purpose? Was he being that obvious? He glanced back at the two girls chatting amongst others that had gathered at the table. His heart was racing. Swallowing he made his way back to the table and sat down in a normal fashion.
Monique knew, however. His hesitation to come back, his body language and words today spelled it out. He was so crushing on Kim. But why the big change? Whatever it was, it was for the better, she thought. They did care about each other a lot, and who knew more about them than them? Who else would risk their lives for one another? It was like any hopeless romantic's dream, a boy and girl together since childhood, finally falling in love. Almost like a plot of some feel good movie she watched last week. Why didn't these things happen for real? Why didn't they happen to her? Monique was jealous in a way a single person at a close friend's wedding was. If only she could be in a relationship like that.
"Hey! Monique! It's time to go! Hello!" Kim waved a hand in front of Monique's face, snapping her out of her daydream.
"Thanks, Kim." She looked around to notice someone was missing. "Where's Ron?"
"He had to get to class early." Monique raised an eyebrow and began to open her mouth to tell her the more probable reason but decided against it. It was up to Ron to tell her.
"It's good to see him so dedicated to his classes," was Monique's reply instead, which Kim accepted without a second thought.
"I know. It's majorly weird." Kim bit her lip. "Why is he avoiding me again?" Again Monique had to choose a less blunt reply for Kim.
"I don't think he's avoiding you."
"But you saw how he hardly even looked at me, and the way he was acting-"
"Girl, calm down," Monique stood in front of her friend. "You and Ron are a team, remember? You said so yourself. Don't get too worked up and just trust him that he's got his side under control. If he's hiding something I'm sure he'll tell you when he's ready, or feels that he needs to." Kim nodded and Monique took her place next to her. Kim smiled after breathing a sigh of relief. Monique was right. She had to trust Ron fully, but somewhere she couldn't help but to worry. Something was changing and Kim couldn't put a finger on just what it was, but she knew one thing. Enda was causing it. If she had just sat with Ron then none of this would be happening. Can't change it now, she thought. Whatever Enda said to Ron that Ron was still keeping a secret she would just have to wait and trust that he'd tell her. Sooner or later.