Kim Possible Meets Street Hawk p 6
Disclaimer: I do not own Kim Possible or Street Hawk. Wish I did though.
Ron's Return and New Assignment
Five days later, Ron arrives at school driven by Mr. Stoppable. Mr. Stoppable asks, "Shall I get the door, son?"
Ron replies, "No, Dad. I can get it. Thanks though." At that, Ron opens the door and gingerly steps out of the car, cane in hand.
The Bank refused the loan to pay for the surgery and their HMO wasn't much help either. But, true to her word, Kim did come by every day and with Bueno Nacho. They were the only highlights of his stay in the Hospital.
As he walks through the doorway, he sees the jocks that regularly tormented him make way for him, not willing to anger him more than he already was. The case had hit a stalemate, but Wade was still working on it. He then sees Mr. Barkin talking with a nervous man in a suit, but only shrugs it off. He is used to such sights. After all, being around Mr. Barkin would be enough to make anyone nervous.
He then hears, "Stoppable, I'll see you in my office in a few minutes. Welcome back, kiddo." Ron smiles weakly and hobbles his way to the office.
A few minutes later, Mr. Barkin walks in and says, "Sorry I took so long, Stoppable. Got held up in a meeting with an old Army buddy of mine. I hope you feel as good as you look."
Ron replies, "Not really, Mr. Barkin. I just want to get back into school and put this whole mess behind me. Any chance of light duty as the Mascot?"
Mr. Barkin shakes his head no and says, "I saw the Medical report, Ron. Your knee is totaled. As a result, I drew up a new assignment for you. Starting today, you are the Mascot Trainer. You will select three people to be the Mad Dog, you will draw your moves on paper and you will be teaching them to do them. It's the best I can come up with to keep you as active as possible. Possible will brief you further on your new tasks."
Ron nods meekly and walks out of the office door, trying to hold his head high. Mr. Barkin then hits the intercom button.
"Patricia, please send Miss Rockwaller and Mr. Tuttle into my office if you please."
He then sees Bonnie and the man in the suit come in through the other door.
Bonnie asks, "What do you think, Mr. Tuttle? Will Ron do for what you have in mind?"
Norman replies, "I admit, he seems to be unorthodox, young and possibly wild but also quite pleasant. Have to make a few changes, though."
Mr. Barkin says, "Before we go any further, I would like to know what you have in mind, Mr. Tuttle. I just want to make sure Ron won't be in danger anymore."
Norman replies, "Sorry, Mr. Barkin, classified. But, I'll tell you this much. He is going to help us test a highly sophisticated piece of hardware. Sort of my way of paying off an old debt to a friend."
Mr. Barkin nods and asks, "Rockwaller, what do you know about this whole deal?"
Bonnie replies, "A friend of his helped my Mother out of a jam, gave her his card and said if she could help or had information for her to call. I found the number and talked to 'Uncle' Norman. We've been in contact ever since."
Mr. Barkin nods and says, "All right. I'll agree. But, no wild hi-jinks on anyone's part or heads will roll. Is that understood?"
Bonnie and Norman nod their heads in agreement and walk out of the office.
Mr. Barkin shakes his head and wonders about what he had agreed to and if he wanted to know more about it. He then decides it's the right thing and he doesn't want to know.
