Jezrianna:1) I meant that he didn't stand on the leg after the kick. If he'd rocked over the weight would of snapped it when combined with the impact. 2) I agree, they are nasty if used properly. I didn't intend for it to sound that way, but deflecting bullets was even worse. 3) I know, I'm trying not to write her out at any point, since she is the star, but... it comes out funny. 4)He's not exactly, but he thinks Adam's trying to steal his job, which isn't the case, and he's irritated. He'll be in the sequels more.

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Kim groaned. :Why do I hurt so bad? Where am I? The last thing...: "I hope I'm not dead."

"Not hardly." A voice replied. It definitely didn't sound like an angel. She opened her eyes, and found she was staring into the face of another robot. She screamed. It reached up, and turned a dial, then twisted it's head off in a cloud of steam. She stared, unnerved, until the steam cleared. A dark haired man, with a funny beard, stared back at her.

"So Kimmie-Pie, nice to see you're alive." Adam laughed. She glared at him. Then she noticed he was shirtless, and bandaged. His chest, and left arm were completely covered, as well as his shoulder. Shego appeared, wearing a white T-shirt, and blue jeans. She was barefoot, and grinning. Her hair was wet.

"Have a nice nap Kim?" Shego asked.

"Yes, actually." She sniffed. She smelled blood. "What happened?"

"You have seven cracked ribs, you punctured a lung, and your liver." This was reported by a young woman, with long red hair. Kim noted a similarity, but it ended there. "You nearly died. I'm still not sure how we saved you."

"Shego and I had a hand in that." Adam spoke up. Three looks descended on the pair. "A touch of power, to restore her strength, and a touch to accelerate the healing. We both made a sacrifice of energy to bring you back from the edges. You won't be entirely normal for a while, but you're not in any instant danger. No more than usual anyway." He gave a lopsided smile.

"Where are we?" Kim asked, shaking her head to clear it.

"Aboard my hydro-foil." The man-robot replied. "I'm David Xanatos. Pardon the suit, I was enjoying a flight when your friend called. This is my lovely wife Fox." He introduced the red haired woman. "And this is Alexander." A boy of about six appeared from the upper deck. He looked an awful lot like his mother. Kim grinned mentally. :It's a good thing.: "And that, is Owen, my butler."

"I'm Kim Possible." She introduced herself. "I'll assume they've introduced themselves?" The three nodded. "Thank you, for your hospitality, Mr. Xanatos."

"Quite alright Miss Possible. And please, call me David. After the money you saved in destroying that Sonic Miner before it could be used for evil, I'm more than happy." Xanatos grinned.

"Am I alright to move?" Kim asked Fox. Fox nodded.

"Sure, just be careful. No strenuous activity." Fox cautioned. Adam muttered a comment, which Kim couldn't catch, but Shego did. She elbowed him for that. He yelped.

"Watch it, huh?" He grinned, and kissed her. Shego grinned afterwards. Adam limped across the deck, and kissed Kim as well. She stared at him.

"Ewww." Alexander made a face, and headed up the stairs to the bridge, where Owen was driving. Xanatos laughed.

"I love a man with good ideas." He said, and swept Fox into a kiss. When he was finished, he turned back to Kim. "If you would like to borrow some clothes, as miss Shego did, you are welcome. Take a shower as well if you feel like it, the bandages are waterproof."

"I think I'll take you up on that." Kim smiled. She looked pointedly at Adam. "You should as well."

He sniffed at his arm. "Nah, I just need some food." He shrugged. Carefully.

"That, we can all use. We'll be having dinner shortly. You're all welcome to stay the night, we'll be near Middleton in the morning." Fox said.

"I have no objections, Adam? Shego?" They shook their heads. Kim smiled. "That would be lovely." She said, and disappeared through the same door Shego had appeared from.

"Got a phone I can use, I need to make a report on something." Adam chuckled with a grin.

"Sure, this way." Xanatos kissed Fox on the cheek, and led Adam to the upper deck. Fox walked over to Shego.

"Well?" Fox asked.

"Well what? You know what I think, cousin." Shego grinned. "I never figured I'd have a chance to meet him. Is he always this nice?" Fox smiled.

"Unless I tell him not to be." They laughed. "Seriously, he's a lot different than when I met him." She sat on the bench, and they disscussed stories.

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After dinner, which included, T-bone steak, Lobster, and a salad, big enough to fill even Shego's appetite, they retired for the night. Adam found Xanatos sitting on the rear railing, still in his tuxedo, though the clawed feet of his exo suit were still sticking out the bottom of his pants.

"You impress me David." He chuckled.

"I do? I'm amazed." Xanatos laughed. "Not quite so much so as to see you alive, after that little fiasco with the Illuminati, of course. They told me you'd been killed.

"I was, but you know how hard I am to keep that way David." Adam grinned. "Any reason you can't sleep?"

"Just enjoy watching the stars I guess." He shrugged.

"I know, that that's not the only reason, and so do you." Adam sighed. "No matter, I have to get some sleep, I've got school tomorrow. Enjoy your stars. ALL of your stars." Adam turned, and walked away.

"Adam?" Xanatos called.

"Yes?" Adam paused at the door to the lower levels.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome David. Good night." Adam disappeared. Xanatos turned back to the water. :He's right, these stars aren't going anywhere. Besides, this armor is starting to itch.: