Kim Possible: The Sociopath Episode

Disclaimer: The KP gang belongs to Mark and Bob. It's sad that a series like this had to end, but at least there was an ending.

Summary: Prom was a night they wouldn't forget. Now, a new villain emerges and has some plans in store for Kim and Ron's new relationship, hoping to turn both against each other. (Story rewritten)

The first four chapters are an opening setup, but the real battle begins with chapter five. My take with this story is making a slightly realistic villain that some people may find themselves sympathetic to. It's a mix of action, fluff, and some Kim vs. Ron moments.

The story has been rewritten since I feel the original wasn't as strong as it could have been, after reading a lot more fics that were better written. The Prologue and the final battle are the longest, while the chapters in-between are shorter, but much more detailed than the previous upload, and hopefully more clear. That, and some added material, some to mix in better with Gorilla Fist.

Prologue is pure StD, my take on what happened before and after the kiss.

Prologue

"Hurry where?" asked Ron, looking at the naked mole rat on his shoulder.

"You'll see." Kim answered slyly, grabbing Ron's hand and leading him towards their ride.

Ron hadn't seen Kim look at him like that ever since the moodulator incident. Was it his earlier confession?

Before he could say anything, Kim had her helmet on, put his on him, got on the scooter, and drove off. This allowed both to collect their thoughts on the way back.

Ron felt nervous. He didn't exactly realize that he was close to telling Kim his feelings.

'You know, there are better guys out there for you than Erik. Guys that are real, for one thing.'

'You think there's a guy out there for me?'

'Out there... In here...'

'Oh... really?'

He didn't get his chance to finish. Rufus popped out and saved them from their captured positions. They had more to be concerned about that night.

But now it was all over. He was seconds away from confessing his true feelings for Kim, and she was smart enough to figure out the rest. If one thing, Ron was afraid of her response. If she didn't feel the same way, it could've hurt their friendship. What if she decided to still look at him as 'just a friend'? His feelings for her wouldn't change, and the thought of her getting a crush on another guy would wind up just crushing him. That's probably where the word came from, he thought. Kim wouldn't hurt him, purposely anyway, but it would be hard to love a girl who wouldn't love you back.

He knew in the back of his mind that something had been there between them for some time, and neither of them realized it. Ron was always jealous of Kim's crushes, from Walter, Josh, and especially Erik. It was a bit awkward to think about it, since Erik was well, dead. But he wasn't even real. On the other hand, Ron figured that Kim was 'jelling' on Yori, after he asked Wade what that really meant. He didn't even know about Prom when Sensei was kidnapped, but Erik gave him a good reminder, but by then it was too late to ask Kim.

But Kim had something in mind for herself and Ron. Her prom date melted and she needed a new date, and her eyes leaned towards the blonde behind her, Ron Stoppable.

Was what he said true? Kim knew she could trust Ron, except for parts of his ego, food habits, money, and, well, that didn't matter now. Did Ron have some feelings for her? Inside, she really did have some feelings for him, but chained up in the utility room of Bueno Nacho HQ, she realized she did have a serious weakness, she was a sucker for a pretty face, and since Erik was a good dancer, had nice reflexes, was kind and smart, it distracted her mind. It didn't help that Bonnie made her feel embarrassed to be around Ron. The food chain.

She really felt horrible for that. Ron was her best friend, and as she was driving down the interstate, she could see why Ron was acting the way he was. She had always placed her crushes above Ron. Walter, Josh, and Erik. Sometimes Ron needed her and she wasn't there, but he was always there for her when she needed him. He deserves better, she thought.

'You think there's a guy out there for me?'

'Out there... In here..."

Why would she need some hottie that probably liked her for only her looks and social status? If there was someone she knew that had feelings for her because of who she was and all of her inside qualities, it was Ron, the same person who confessed his feelings earlier. He had been loyal and dedicated to her as long as she could remember, and he even put his life on the line for her sake. There wasn't another guy alive who would do that for her.

She still needed a date to the Prom, and so did Ron. She put two and two together. In a way, it was the original plan before Erik arrived.

A few minutes later, Kim stopped at Ron's house. Ron hopped off his scooter, Kim still on it.

"So... what's going on, KP?" Ron asked, still trying to gather his thoughts from earlier.

"There's an hour left at Prom, and I still need a date," she replied with a cool tone, "And so do you."

"I... uh... wasn't going to the prom, KP." Ron said nervously.

Then it hit him; Kim wasn't going to the prom with Erik anymore. "Oh!"

Smiling, she took a deep breath. "Ron... would you like to go to the prom with me?"

Ron's eyes widened. "Would I? You bet, KP! I mean, uh, sure."

Kim giggled, then started to rev up the scooter. "Meet me at my house in twenty minutes." She winked at him before driving off.

Ron was completely bemused. He was going to the prom with Kim? He was going to the prom with Kim! Rufus snapped him out of his state, climbing on his face and pointing inside. He had to get ready.

Kim arrived at her place, still surprised her home was in perfect condition even after the diablo attack.

(SNK Note: Look at Kim's house when she gets back from Bueno Nacho after destroying the signal, shortly after Drakken tells her of Erik's kidnapping. Her house is completely undamaged!)

The family must have had some backup plan in case the tweebs blew up the front door. Still, at least they didn't have to worry about an open door overnight.

Kim opened the door, her family having no idea what happened to Erik, only that Kim was on TV about ceasing the diablo attack. Before her parents could congratulate her, she quickly ran upstairs. They wondered if anything happened.

Her mom knocked on her door, "Kimmie, is everything okay?"

"No big, mom! Just getting dressed to go back to the prom!"

"Oh." her mom replied. "Is Ron okay?"

"He's fine, mom. He's coming with!"

Her mom was slightly surprised, but she'd be happier knowing that Ron was taking Kim to the prom. Little did she know that's exactly what was going on.

Kim came out of her room in about fifteen minutes, looking as gracious as she did when Erik arrived, with the exception of the charred part of the dress.

"I might be back a little later than usual!" Kim shouted as she flew out the door, leaving her parents no time to respond.

She found Ron outside, panting, in his blue tuxedo she remembered from a few weeks ago. "Got here as soon as I could."

"Ron? You're wearing that tuxedo again." she said, almost disappointed.

"You're wearing a charred dress." he pointed out, slightly laughing but trying to make the same face she was making. He got her there. "Still, you look great, KP."

She smiled and laughed at her own dress a bit. After all, she could've forgotten to do her hair and wore regular school clothes, and it would be more than enough for him.

"Well, shall we?" he asked as he got on his scooter, offering his hand to her.

She smiled and placed her hand in his. "Let's."

They both forgot about the rockets, taking them to school in less than two minutes.

Kim hopped off and started walking toward the gym, but Ron froze in place after he came off his scooter. Kim noticed this.

"Ron? What's wrong?" she asked with a hint of concern in her voice.

"I don't know if I can do this." he replied. "I mean, I don't want to trash your reputation or anything."

Kim became a bit cold, knowing the answer to the question she was about to ask. "What are you talking about?"

Ron sat down on a nearby bench, looking away. "I heard what Bonnie said a few weeks ago, about the food chain, prom, chess captain, and worse."

Kim rested her head in her hands briefly, then looked up at Ron. "I don't care about the food chain anymore, Ron."

She didn't even have to hear what Ron was going to say with the expression on his face; She knew he was going to come back with. 'Well, what about Erik? He's good looking, smart, kind, cool, and you fell for him in a second.'

Knowing this, she placed her finger on his lips just as he was going to open his mouth. "Ron, after finding out that I was dating one of Drakken's syntho-drones, I don't think I'm going to be listening to the food chain any longer."

Ron looked into her eyes. Her eyes had a sad look to them, but that didn't matter. He knew her long enough to know she was telling the truth.

"Still, I'm kinda nervous, KP. I mean, this is it, Prom. I know you wanted to come here with some kind of BF."

Kim raised an eye. "You heard that as well?"

Ron twiddled his fingers. "Um, Kim, we were both in Bueno Nacho. You weren't on the other side of the restaurant, you know."

Kim looked away with an embarrassed and sheepish look. Now she felt really bad. She only hoped he hadn't heard her conversation with her mom about Prom and the food chain. But he didn't. He was at Bueno Nacho trying to petition the Naco Night to come back.

Kim then had to let it out. "Ron... about that…"

Ron got up, slightly turning away. "Its okay, KP. I know I'm not boyfriend material. You can say it. I know."

It wasn't okay.

She got up and grabbed his shoulder. "Ron, it's okay. I wanted you to take me to Prom." She sounded disappointed.

"As 'just friends'?" he asked, not turning around.

Before she could answer, he continued, letting out a huge sigh. He couldn't hold it in or fight it any more.

"Kim, I care for you a lot. I don't know how long I have, but I do. In fact, I was going to come to Prom earlier to tell you how I felt. No man should do it, but you were worth it. But you seemed to really like this Erik guy, so I didn't know how'd you react, seeing as you had a BF already. And trust me, I wanted to kill him when I found out he played you. There are better guys than him, but I don't have the looks or smooth attitude and I'm not all mature, so..."

Ron didn't know what else to say. He hadn't planned out his little speech, but he lost the battle; he finally confessed to Kim how he truly felt, and he was afraid of her reaction. He couldn't go into the prom as just Kim's friend while everybody had else had dates and people they might have been affectionate towards. It would be too hard.

"I'm sorry Kim, but I can't do this. You go inside and have fun. I'll wait out here."

Kim's eyes almost watered. "Ron..."

No one had ever felt that way towards her, but Ron didn't look like he was going to change his mind. Halfheartedly, she turned around and started walking slowly to the gym. Then, everything came to her. Ron, all those years as partners, the things they did for each other, the good times, the recent missions, Ron's confession. BAM. She smacked her forehead as everything came clear. She turned around and grabbed him, turning him around to look at her.

"Ron, I'm not going inside without a date, and you're not leaving without a girlfriend. Let's go."

That second, she started dragging him towards the gym, but Ron shook off, confused.

"Um, KP, did I understand that right?"

"To answer your earlier question, Ron, no, I didn't ask you to take me to Prom as 'just friends'."

He stared at her with a baffled face.

"I'm asking you to take me to prom as my BF."

Ron froze in place, putting his arm behind his head and looking upward. "What else does BF mean again? I have something in mind but I'm pretty sure that's not it."

Kim sighed. "Ron, BF means boyfriend. I want you to take me to Prom as my new boyfriend. I'm dating you now. Kim and Ron. We are going out! Couple! Taking friendship to next level! Dating! I'm your new girlfriend, you're my new boyfriend." Finishing, she took a second to catch her breath.

Ron was still in disbelief. "Officially?"

"Officially. Who else is going to take me to Prom out here? Now let's go inside already. It's getting kinda cold out here."

She grabbed his hand and wrapped it around hers, then allowed him to lead her to the door, where they were surprised to see everyone silent, their attention going towards a newscast on the janitor's portable TV. Everyone looked surprised to see them, more so that they were holding hands, especially Bonnie.

"It finally happened. She's dating that loser!" she thought out loud. Finally she had the opportunity to destroy Kim Possible's social status, and she was going to take it. She then raised her voice so everyone could hear her. "Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable are dating?" She followed with a malicious laugh that surrounded the gym.

Silence.

Suddenly, everyone cheered and hollered, much to the surprise of Kim, Ron and Bon. Kim and Ron were somewhat embarrassed at the attention. Had the whole school wanted them to get together? Had they known they would? It quickly took both of them off guard, both looking at each other nervously then looking away. A slow song played, making both even more uncomfortable, nervous, and afraid.

Ron was still in disbelief knowing that he had a girlfriend to dance with, and it finally kicked in that she was going out with her best friend. And they both had to slow dance? Even if they both thought about dating at some point, it didn't hit them how they would be affected by it.

On cue, Rufus popped up from Ron's tux and pushed him towards Kim, and pushed her towards Ron, knocking her into him. Her mind was elsewhere, and suddenly being knocked into someone sent her concentration into a crash. She didn't know how to feel. A few seconds ago she was for the most part confident about taking Ron as her new date, but the school's attention to them made her feel weak. She wasn't Kim Possible, the world famous teen hero who thwarted evil and saved people on a daily basis, she was instead a senior who went to Middleton High, captain of the cheerleader squad and a member of the honor roll, and her date wasn't just a guy she crushed on, but a guy who had known her for ages and loved her for who she was. It was weird and new to her. Walter dated her because she was a cheerleader, Mankey liked her because she was cute and clumsy, and Erik liked her because he was programmed to. But Ron knew all of her strengths and weaknesses, and despite their differences, arguments, and at times, her attitude towards him, he would still fly to the ends of the universe to save her. She was now just a regular girl with a new boyfriend in the form of Ron Stoppable. She felt scared, unable to determine why.

Finally, Ron broke the discomfort both were feeling. He lent his hand out to her, and it was like they had known each other long enough to read each other's thoughts.

'Care to dance?' Ron thought, offering his hand to Kim.

'Gladly' she thought back, taking it with pleasure.

Ron had a lot of on and off moments with his confidence, but she became more attracted to him when he showed more confidence in the night. After all, he decided to take on Erik the whole night, not afraid at all what the outcome would be, and stood up to Drakken and forced him to remember his name. Now he wasn't afraid to take his new girlfriend for a slow dance.

Shortly after they started dancing, everyone else did. Both Kim and Ron had felt some relief, knowing now that they weren't standing out anymore. Kim found herself looking into Ron's chocolate brown eyes. It wasn't a look of lust. It wasn't a look that said, 'She's my property', and it wasn't a look that said, 'I'll do what I have to do then broom her fast'. Instead, it was a look that said to her, 'There's no one else on this planet I'd rather go to the Prom with than you'.

Everyone else seemed to disappear at that moment. They were both getting pulled into the moment, and it seemed like the dance was theirs and theirs alone.

Kim continued to look into his eyes, looking into his eyes and smile. She never took the time to look at them before in this way. No wonder Yori and Tara got butterflies in their stomachs. But she had to remind herself that she was Ron's date. If he had gone with anybody else, would he look at them the same way? Not showing it, she definitely would have gotten jealous if Yori was Ron's date. Would she be here without him? It never occurred to her how often Ron saved her from the worst situations.

She briefly freed herself from Ron's grip, wrapping her arms around him and resting her head on his shoulder. She was pleasantly surprised to notice that Ron had actually put some cologne on, and even more that it wasn't a lot. Some of the guys in Middleton put so much on that they probably burnt another hole in the ozone layer. Kim felt comfortable holding him in this way, and more so the way he was handling her. His arms weren't reaching for the straps, or they weren't too low in an attempt to get a piece. He was holding her delicately and respectfully. And his hands were stronger than she had thought. She could have fallen asleep in his grip.

Ron had been surprised by Kim's move, feeling slightly nervous about the way she was holding him. Not that he minded it one bit, but the times Kim hugged him, it was brief and not tight. This grip was very tight, but not discomforting. He leaned his eyes towards her and tried to observe her face. She looked like she was having a good dream. He took a peek around to see if it was making a scene, since the last thing he needed was everyone staring at them. Nope. He smiled, able to relax a bit.

Some people's attention was still focused on them. Rufus and Monique felt the love and couldn't be happier. Finally, their efforts of getting the two together finally worked. Monique knew that Kim had a thing for Ron for some time, but getting her to realize and admit it wasn't an easy thing to do. For Rufus, it was trying to give Ron some courage to admit his feelings and take action.

Elsewhere, Bonnie and Brick were also looking at the couple. Bonnie was bitter, very bitter. Not only was Kim dating Ron, not only did everyone cheer for them, but Kim was falling for Ron, hard, and became jealous. No one would ever hold her the same way Stoppable was holding Kim. She was melting in Ron's arms, and it showed. Brick hadn't seen a couple like Possible and Stoppable. Sure, she was pretty, and he helped out when Adrena Lynn kidnapped him a couple of years back, but now, he couldn't help but watch. The dorky goofball turned into a stud. He was in the zone and pimpin'. He forgot about his own date; too upset to dance or talk.

Kim and Ron continued to dance, holding each other with their eyes closed and dreaming for some time. Finally, Kim took her head off Ron's shoulder, and both moved their heads back to gaze at each other.

Ron had looked like he was still in denial as he looked at her, but then gave her a cool confident smile, the same goofy smile that was Ron's alone. Kim never realized how attractive that smile was. Why did she force herself to believe that they were going to be no more than 'just friends'? Ron wasn't one of those big guys with pretty faces, but in another way, he was definitely boyfriend material.

'Hey, KP'

She fluttered her eyes innocently as she looked at him. Something about that smile made her blood feel different. She felt warm and pure, and maybe it was the essence of prom, the song, and the lights, but no one else had ever made her feel this way. She couldn't believe that she thought Erik taking her to the prom was in any way romantic. Sure, she was dancing to catchy music with the hottest guy in school a few hours ago, but Ron definitely redefined what a romantic date should have been, and he only proved it by the way he held her and looked at her.

She couldn't explain what she was feeling, but she liked it. She smiled back at the person who was holding her.

'Ron...'

They both leaned their heads in, allowing both to get a closer view of each other's eyes. She never knew how attracted to Ron she'd be when he was being more mature. The way he held her, looked at her, smiled at her; it made her feel warm inside. She closed her eyes to gather more thoughts. When she took Ron's hand and entered the gym, she didn't know if what she was doing was smart, instantly declaring Ron her new boyfriend, but right now, she was glad she did. She was tempted to take him farther than she had taken Erik. There was no need to spend a few weeks or months to get to know the boy before her. She had known him for fourteen years, and another moment like this wasn't going to come anytime soon. Finally, she figured out what this feeling was; love. This wasn't some crush. It was the weird stories that some of her favors and mom told her about but she didn't believe. If she was dreaming, she would take advantage of the moment before waking up.

Ron was hot when he was confident, and she couldn't help it anymore. She raised her head and stared at Ron with her eyes half-closed, her lips gesturing a mysterious message. Ron already knew what it was. He too knew that this was a once in a lifetime moment, and he was going to take it.

They both leaned in for the kiss and time stood still. At first, he leaned in more, and soon, she leaned in more. The kiss lasted more than a few minutes, but was broken by the colorful lights going off, the standard gym lights keeping the place lit. Everyone was gone but them.

Little did both know that Prom had been over for some time after they kissed. Both stared at each other in complete shock. Ron had just kissed his best friend on the lips, and Kim almost fainted, losing a grip on reality. No one had ever kissed her like that. Ever. The kiss with Walter had resulted in an embarrassing trip to the hospital, the one with Josh was sweet but short-lived, but Ron held her so gently and kissed her so passionately, she wondered if this was her first real true affectionate kiss, and it was from Ron out of all people. She melted like butter and loved every second of it.

"Wow." the two finally said, the first words they said since entering the building.

Rufus distracted their gaze upon one another, hopping into Ron's pocket.

Both Ron and Kim looked down, noticing the Prom was long over. "I suppose we'd better get going."

"Right." Kim answered back with a hint of disappointment in her voice.

They waved at the janitor as they left. It was a bit of a surprise that a place that looked so dull, a place that Kim went into almost every day after school managed to leave a dreamy essence that allowed the two to fall for each other.

Kim leaned against Ron as they approached the scooter. He was going to turn it on then lead Kim onto it, but things didn't go as planned. Just as Ron turned on the scooter, the rockets went off, sending the scooter high into the air and then sending it crashing down onto the street, destroying it.

"Aw man!" Ron yelled. So much for a perfect evening.

"We can always walk." Kim whispered, her eyes sparkling as she looked at him.

Either the stars were reflecting on her eyes or she learned some new technique more powerful than the puppy dog pout.

"I'm convinced." he replied, wrapping an arm around her and held both her hands in the other.

She leaned against him, gazing into the stars above them. The stars looked nothing like this when she came with Erik. She remembered the advice of a monk she saved from Monkey Fist; Look to the stars, for their light will show you the future. She had never seen them spark like this, and she took this as a good omen.

"How beautiful."

"Yeah." Ron replied, almost not paying attention.

They both walked in silence for a few minutes.

"Um, KP?"

"Yes?" she replied quietly.

"This wasn't a dream, was it?"

"If it was, I think I'm going to cry when I wake up."

Ron's eyes widened when hearing this. "KP? Cry?"

Kim's eyes looked away. "You heard nothing."

Ron turned to the sky. "Fair enough. So, no moodulator?"

"No moodulator."

"No VR device?"

"No VR device."

"No-"

"Ron!" Kim interrupted, "It was real. It happened. At least it better had."

"Good!" Ron accidentally slipped out, "I mean, um, good. That's good to know."

More silence as they walked towards Kim's place.

Kim turned up to Ron. "Oh, Ron?"

He turned his face towards hers. "Yeah?"

She paused, looking ahead. "Thanks."

"For what?"

"Everything."

By now they could see Kim's house from here. As much as they hated it, the night had to come to an end. They finally reached Kim's doorstep as slowly as they could. They leaned closer to each other as they talked.

"Thanks for taking me to the Prom, Ron. I had a very lovely evening."

"Even with the diablo scare, Erik, and foiling Drakken's plan?"

"I think it might've helped some things. After all, you did confess your feelings when we were tried up, right?" she answered as she gave him a confident smirk, telling him, 'Don't lie'.

"Yup. You got me there, Kim girl."

They both looked awkward, not wanting to part, but then Kim yanked Ron's collar and held him close, their noses touching. She rubbed hers on his.

"If you give me a kiss like you did at Prom, I think I can sleep well tonight."

Without giving him the chance to respond, she pulled him in, joining their lips. Without hesitation, Ron held Kim and took control. Kim was slowly leaning back, almost entering a subconscious state of mind, until suddenly...

CLICK

Ron and Kim found the front door wide open, Kim's mom taking a picture.

"MOM!"

"Oh, I couldn't help it, you two just look too cute together! Congrats, Ron."

Kim and Ron were completely blank.

"Uh, thanks Mrs. Dr. P." Ron said weakly and nervously.

Ron's face went white as Kim's dad came before them.

"Hello, Ronald."

Ron looked all over the place. "Hi, Mr. Dr. P. Sorry for bringing back Kim a bit late."

Her dad smiled. "Now, now, Ronald. I gave that Erik kid a curfew, not you. As long as my Kimmie-cub's happy, I'm happy. And she looks very happy." He paused, patting Ron's shoulder. "Good job, Ronald. See that she stays that way. Six more minutes."

Kim and Ron looked at each other, surprised, only for their mom to push them out the door again, Kim's mom whispering to her, "Kimmie, go tell Ron good night already."

With that, the door closed. Both Kim and Ron were outside, shocked.

"Um, I guess your parents approve." Ron said nervously.

Kim looked down for a brief second, blushing, then looked back at Ron. "Where were we?" she giggled, giving him an evil smile.

"Oh, right."

Five minutes passed as they kissed, Ron having to help Kim balance herself after letting go.

"Good night, Ron." she said, sighing dreamily.

"'Night, Kim!" he replied, strutting down the driveway.

She watched as he walked out of sight, moving his head in a cheerful way. After he disappeared, she closed the door.

Ron kept walking towards his house, feeling good. Then he stopped halfway to his house.

"Rufus?"

Rufus popped up from his pocket, hopping onto Ron's shoulder. "Mmm-hmm?"

"Bite me."

Rufus' expression went bitter. "Hey!"

"Oh, not that kinda 'bite me', buddy! I mean, bite my hand, but not hard."

Rufus gave Ron a confused look. Shrugging, he climbed onto Ron's hand and bit it, very lightly.

"Ow! Ow! Owwww!" Ron yelled, but becoming calm in an instant. "Thanks buddy. So it was all real! I wasn't dreaming!"

Rufus covered his face. Ron could've just asked him to pinch him.

"BOOYAH!"

A car alarm went off.

Forty miles north, in Upperton, the news about the diablo threat still went on. Various newscasts were still airing.

In this case, an old bar in the ghetto area of Upperton. The place was called 'The Bum Rap' and was known as a good gathering place for underground gangs and traders. On the TV was the news of Kim shutting down the diablos at Bueno Nacho HQ.

"The Lil' Diablo fiasco, planned by the nefarious Dr. 'Drew Lipsky' Drakken, was put to an end by teen hero Kim Possible. Interviews around the world and more on our late night newscast at 3."

The place wasn't going to become quiet anytime soon, cheering for Kim.

All of these people must have been in their late 30s and 40s, and probably the last people Kim's dad wanted her to associate with. Knowing that a young teenage girl was doing something for the world gave them some hope that they may have once lost in themselves.

"Wish my girl was like that."

"Where was she when I was in high school?"

"You go, girl!"

All but a dark hooded figure were celebrating. He quietly drank his drink as he carefully observed the newscast report. Middleton. That wasn't very far from here. And Kim Possible, a young high school girl capable of saving the world. He finished, throwing the glass bottle on the floor.

"So, it begins."

With that, he grabbed a drink and quickly dashed outside the bar, but not unnoticed. The bartender pulled out his shotgun and ran after him.

"Hey! Hey! You didn't pay! Get back-"

He stood outside to see a perfectly peaceful night sky. He turned in all directions. There was no traffic, no people walking around, and for once, no fights in the back alley. The stranger was gone with a free drink.

The moon and stars lit the city of Upperton, giving each rooftop a unique glow. The shadowy stranger jumped from building to building, taking the time to admire the sky. The moon had never been so big and bright, and the night sky looked like something from a fantasy painting. He rushed towards his destination.

"Middleton... Sounds fun."