Author's note:
Some people have pointed out that this reminds them of Cyberwraith9's The Power of Love. If you haven't read it I highly recommend that you do so. It is a great read. Anyways, this story was inspired by that one. I meant to put that in the first part but it slipped my mind. Obviously this story is going to go in a different direction. If it turns out even half as good as TPOL I will consider myself very fortunate.
Doesn't anybody know how to walk anymore?
Doesn't anybody know what a radio is for?
Doesn't everybody hate it when the streetlight turns red?
Doesn't everybody want five more minutes in bed?
Doesn't everybody, have a letter to send?
Doesn't everybody wish they had one more friend?
"Everybody" by Stabilo Boss
Divided We Stand
The room was bustling with activity. Several large screens lined the walls. Computer stations were scattered along the outside of the room. A large table stood in the centre, covered with maps and various other files. A woman in blue with an eye patch led a red headed girl in a matching blue uniform into the room.
"And this is spec ops. Most missions are coordinated from here. You will quickly become familiar with every piece of equipment in this room. Trust me." Dr. Director told her companion.
Kim had arrived early that morning for her tour of the Global Justice facility. She was surprised when it was Dr. Director herself who had come to be her guide. Two hours and she had seen pretty much everything GJ had to offer.
She took particular note of the fully equipped gym and the other training areas knowing she would be spending a lot of her free time in there. The hanger where the various Global Justice vehicles were kept was another highlight for her. Kim couldn't wait to get cleared on that Jet! Not to mention the vehicles that looked like ordinary civilian transport. Apparently the visual was where the similarities ended. A sleek black racing bike especially caught her eye.
One glance through spec ops, though, and Kim knew this was where the real action was. Even now she could see screens with information on missions in Africa and Russia and Iraq. There was even something going down on an oilrig in Texas.
Looking up at the catwalk connecting to the offices above Kim saw one of the only GJ agents familiar to her; Will Du. He was talking to an older man with greying hair. Dr. Director caught her gaze as the duo separated and began down to their level.
"That's Chief Director David Grissim." She told her. "He's a big fan of yours apparently. He personally authorized your recruitment."
Kim was a little shocked at this bit of information. "I thought you were the head of Global Justice?"
Dr. Director just smiled and shook her head. "No, I'm just the Director of Operations. Global Justice is actually overseen by three Chief Directors."
"So you have a boss?"
"Everyone has a boss. Good afternoon Director Grissim. This is our newest recruit Kim Possible." Dr. Director said as the man approached them.
"Miss Possible needs no introduction. She has quite the impressive reputation." Grissim said as he shook Kim's hand and gave her a friendly smile.
"No big, sir. I just do what I can."
"Don't be so modest. You have a gift. I'm just glad you're going to be using it for us now." He told her. "Though, I admit, I am a little disappointed Mr. Stoppable declined our offer. It's a shame to break up such a winning team."
Kim paused for a moment. She'll admit she was a little surprised someone remembered Ron's name. Then again, he was one of the heads of a spy organization. If anyone would know it would be him.
"Ron… he just doesn't feel this is where he needs to be right now."
"Well that's our loss I guess. If you will excuse me, I have a mountain of paperwork waiting on my desk. Welcome to Global Justice Miss Possible. It's sure to be an interesting time with you around." With that he went back up to the catwalk and into one of the offices overlooking spec ops.
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Monique put down a small box next to a couch and took a look around. The apartment was nice. Two large bedrooms, a bathroom with a separate tub and shower, full kitchen and large living area. Fully furnished to boot. She didn't even want to think about how much a place like this would cost most people.
Then again, Kim wasn't most people. She got this place for nothing now that she was in Global Justice. Actually, everyone in the apartment building worked for Global Justice. And apparently they didn't skimp on the cost they put into the place. Monique could admit that she was a little jealous.
"Are you going to be alright?" Kim asked as she put down a small box next to Monique.
"What?"
"In the dorm without me." Kim clarified. "I know we had all this stuff planned with us living together and all and well…"
"I'm good." Monique assured her friend. "I mean, it's not like we still can't do any of that stuff. We just have to do a little more arranging on the get together front. Borrowing your phrase, it's no big."
"Yeah." Kim agreed. "Nothings going to change."
With that taken care of they went about unpacking their respective boxes. Moments later a mass covered in boxes and bags burst unsteadily through the door. "How do I keep getting conned into this again?"
"You're a sweet and caring and helpful guy." Kim said without missing a beat.
"Right, so I'm a gullible?"
"Yep, now go get the rest."
"How can one person have so much stuff?" Ron asked in exasperation. Monique and Kim just looked at him like he'd grown a second head.
**********
Gary's Diner was busy with every booth filled and the take out line going right out the door. The place was known for its amazing food. Some of the best in town in fact. One customer wasn't enjoying his meal though. Ron sat alone in his booth waiting for Kim, his food untouched. A common occurrence since she started at Global Justice last week. The waiting.
Not that it was her fault. He was the one who had convinced her to join up. She wanted to do it, of that he was certain. Kim would of turned it down for him though. For their friendship. But he hadn't wanted to hold her back. So despite his personally feelings he convinced her to do it.
Now Global Justice had her training like a dog. Not just physically either, though there was a strong physical regimen mandatory for all agents. They also had her spending endless hours studying up on protocols and tactics to help familiarize herself with the organization and how it worked.
All in all, they had barely talked all week. Something strange for the two of them.
Ron was so deep in thought that he hadn't noticed Kim actually walk in until she enthusiastically hugged him after sliding next to him in the booth. Apparently she missed him too.
"Ron! You have no idea the hell I am going through!" She exclaimed.
"I'm sure it's not that bad."
"I'm studying and it's not for school."
Ron just got this look of horror on his face. "Sick and wrong, sick and wrong!"
That got a laugh out of her. God he missed that laugh.
"So what have you been up to?" She asked.
Alright, now was the time. Ron had been planning on telling Kim about him and Bonnie for several days now. Slowing bracing himself for it. It wasn't like he didn't know what she thought of Bonnie. He had her here though. Now or never.
"Kim, there's something important I have…" He was cut off by the sound of Kim's GJ beeper going. After quickly checking it she grimaced and got up.
"I'm sorry Ron! Emergency. I have to go." And just like that she was gone, leaving Ron again alone in the booth.
He got up to leave too. His food was long since cold anyways.
**********
There were a total of eight agents around the large conference table in Global Justice Headquarters. All dressed in their standard issue blue uniform and sneak suit. Dr. Director stood at the head of the table briefing the agents on the current situation.
"Twenty minutes ago all contact was lost with an army installation in the Nevada desert. Several soldiers were able to escape in an effort to get help. The attacking force has been identified as WWEE. World Wide Evil Empire. Gemini."
The last part was almost spat as a curse. Gemini, or Sheldon as she knows him, was her brother. Agent McCarthy, a fifteen year veteran, picked up from there.
"Our job will be to infiltrate the facility and stop the WWEE operatives. Several top-secret weapons experiments involving various forms of radiation are being conducted there. The research cannot be aloud to fall into enemy hands."
"What about hostages." Kim asked, speaking up for the first time.
"Saving them is our secondary objective, yes. The primary objective, though, is to protect the radioactive weapons research. Millions of lives could be lost if it gets out. Understood?"
"… yes, sir."
"Good. I'm sure most of you have met our newest recruit Agent Possible over here. This will be her first mission with Global Justice so let's show her just how good we really are!"
A course of hoo-ah's went around the room.
**********
The apartment was dark when Ron returned home. Not that that meant nobody was there. His roommate was something of a recluse. He rarely left his room. Which was a mixed blessing. On the one had it really couldn't be good for him to be cooped up in there all the time. On the other, Wade was an even bigger slob then Ron so it saved on cleaning.
Yes, Ron and Wade shared an apartment. When he heard both Kim and Ron were moving to Upperton Wade insisted on moving there as well. Even though he rarely saw his two friends in the flesh anyways, living in Middleton at least he always had the option. Plus he had the excuse with the world saving thing that they may need to get together quick one day.
Somehow he managed to convince his parents of it. Then again, they did own several buildings, including this one and moved into the apartment upstairs. At least it gave the now teenage Wade the illusion of independence.
"Wade, you home buddy?" Stupid question? Yes, but it had become a force of habit over the last couple weeks.
"In here Ron." He called from his room, though Ron was already on his way.
"Hey Ron?" Wade asked as he got to the door. "Have you seen Kim? I've been trying to get a hold of her."
"She got called away by GJ."
"Must be the Nevada thing." Wade said, more to himself than Ron.
"Could be. What's going on?" Ron asked after seeing the expression on Wades face.
"There's a break in at a chemical plant outside New York."
There was silence for a moment as it sunk in that there would be no more Kim Possible.com missions. Then Ron made a decision that would have a major effect on both their lives from here on out. "Get me a ride Wade."
"What!?"
"Someone has to take care of this right? I've done solo missions before. I can handle it."
Wade hesitated for a minute before reluctantly saying. "Alright. Just try to be careful."
Ron gave him his trademark goofy grin. "I always try."