Kim Possible: The Sociopath Episode

Disclaimer: KP gang by Mark and Bob, Nev Killbourne and the mysterious villain are mine!

Chapter 7: Upgrade

Nev upgrades some of Kim's equipment.

Kim watched as Nev did all sorts of things to her battle suit, using all the tools he had available in the room, and there were a lot. It was like watching an automotive show in fast forward. Motor Ed had nothing on this guy.

Not turning around or removing his face plate, Nev spoke. "This may take some time. If you want to wait outside and make yourself comfortable, go ahead. I'm sure Ron already has."

Kim was tempted to leave, but just kept looking at the mysterious aid in front of her. "So, was that really all the information you knew?"

"At least that's what I gathered. But you just be careful. He was pretty bad before, but Blade wasn't interested in the whole villain scene whatsoever. His view of the world and love were just pessimistic even after his high school graduation and 'revenge'. But stealing some jewel at a bank and attacking people, that's new. I'm upgrading your suit a bit so you might have an edge when fighting him. Wade informed me of your previous battle, which I'm sorry to hear, but believe me, if you don't find him, he'll find you. At least you have someone like Ron there for you."

Kim wondered if Wade told Nev anything.

"So, you've heard about me and Ron, huh?"

"Who hasn't? Well, I saw it on the news. I had recognized you and Ron from several of Wade's reports, although he really never told me about you two, so, I know it sounds nosy, I asked. But I was just curious."

Kim raised an eye. "And what did he tell you?"

"That you and Ron had been friends since preschool, saving the world on a regular basis since middle school. You're a cheerleader, on the honor roll, and active in the community. Ron's an outcast who's not afraid to be himself, even if at times he's immature, childish, and at times just plain weird, but cherishes your friendship more than anything else in life. Only recently did Wade hear about your relationship. Same way I heard, on the TV. He was kinda surprised, but considering what you two went through on Prom night, kinda saw it coming."

He paused, cutting Kim off before she could respond.

"Oh, and don't ask why he hasn't told you about me. I asked that he give me a low profile. I'd rather keep myself in the dark when it comes to secret agent work." he finished.

Kim responded, "Really? Because you don't want to get the attention of some big time villains? It's kinda bad at first, but you get used to it. It's really no big."

"It's way big when one of those villains are willing to steal your near-indestructible technology."

He got her there. Kim leaned against one of the bookshelves in the room, noticing a huge collection of ancient text. It appeared Nev was interested in the myths of ancient technology. She wondered what else their new friend was interested in.

"So, tell me more about you." she asked.

"What for?"

"You need to ask? I wanna know more about the guy who's helping us."

Nev paused, stretching his arms before returning to work. "Well, since you're probably the only person on earth interested, I grew up on video games most of my life. Childhood, teenage years and such. I didn't really care for social status or how everyone accepted me. I was just, well, me. In high school my art skills improved significantly, but most of those top-name artists were far more interested in drawings of fruit and cups and that bull. Personally, I'm way more interested in putting the most bizarre and twisted images from my nightmares onto paper. I got my own house after graduating, and my name caught onto some high-ranking top secret government agencies as some techno fiend, and I've been doing it since. That's really it."

"Aren't you lonely?" she asked.

"If that's your way of wanting to come on over, you and Ron are more than welcome to. I don't mind company, but it's not something I'll die without. I have some friends over from time to time, but that's really it. And... That should be it!"

Nev raised a slightly modified battle suit to Kim. It had much of the same appearance as before, although it had a slightly more metallic appearance, though it was still white.

"Try it on."

Nev tossed the suit to Kim as he left the room, giving her some privacy.

Putting it on, Kim definitely felt a difference. While it was slightly more tight, there was a lot more breathing room. Also, the blue glow that emitted from the suit reacted to the light. Kim walked around, noticing the changes. If she walked into a dark area, the lights would completely dim, but in lighter areas, it would glow normally. This would be good for missions in the dark. Kim leaned against the bookshelf, surprised of the suit's new camouflage capability. The only problem was that her head was completely visible, making it somewhat useless. The changes would take some time to get used to.

Outside, Nev sat on his office chair, cracking his knuckles and stretching his arms. That suit took quite a bit out of him. He was also watching Ron play a fighting game with Rufus, and the naked mole rat had an advantage.

He noticed Kim stepped out, wanting to show Ron the suit.

"So, how's the upgrade?" he asked.

"I think the camouflage part needs work."

She leaned against the wall, demonstrating how her head was completely visible.

"Hmm. I'll have to have Wade make a mask for you. Sorry about that. He has all the original blueprints on the suit."

She continued, "Other than that, it might take me a while to get used to. It's no big. Thanks."

"My pleasure. How about you, Ron? Having fun?"

"That was a low blow, Rufus!" Ron yelled at his pet before noticing Nev and Kim behind him. "I'm sorry, what?"

"We're done. Your girlfriend's got a slightly upgraded battle suit. I'll need a few minutes with some of your other weapons."

"Please and thank you." Kim replied as Nev went off into the lab.

With Nev back in the lab, Ron circled Kim, observing the upgrade. "Nice look, KP!"

"It'll take some time to get used to. I look like a robot but feel so light. I hope this guy knows what he's doing." Kim twisted herself from side to side, trying to get a better view of all angles. "I hope this guy knows what he's doing."

Ron continued to circle Kim, trying to look for all the differences. "I don't think Wade would have sent us here if he didn't."

A loud crash came behind them, sending Kim jumping on top of Ron. He had a shocked look on his face, realizing that he was carrying her. It was actually Nev bursting out of the lab.

"All done! Grappling hook has a longer and much stronger line, laser lip stick has different adjustable heat frequencies, rocket shoes have faster acceleration speed, battle suit camouflage and armor upgrade, and that's about it for now. Wade's nailed everything else."

"Thanks" Kim replied as she got down. "If you don't mind, I'm going to change back."

"Go ahead." Nev answered nicely. "We'll wait out here."

Nev stretched more as Ron looked around the place.

"You two okay?" Nev asked.

"Why wouldn't we be?" Ron responded.

"You looked a little bitter when I first came down here."

"It's nothing to worry about, KP and I are cool." he smiled.

Nev got a soda. "I'll take your word for it."

Kim came out in the look she arrived in, a yellow shirt, blue jeans and a ponytail.

"Um, before you two leave," Nev asked nervously, "I don't mean to keep the both of you hanging or be nosy, but could I ask you two something?"

Kim and Ron looked at each other, curious, and Ron answered. "Sure."

"What exactly was it that made you two get together? I know it's kinda nosy, but if you don't want to answer it, that's cool with me." he claimed innocently.

Kim and Ron looked at each other, slightly nervous, but maybe it would be a good opportunity to tell each other how they felt. Both sat down.

Kim began, "At first, I never looked at Ron as boyfriend material because he really wasn't at the top of the food chain, although I had my moments of crushing on him when I was jealous, like this girl named Yori from Japan. But I guess I was afraid of something, and I kept telling myself that he would just be the best friend who would always be there for me, and I never realized that's who I wanted to be with. I feel stupid and shallow for thinking I needed some guy at the top of the food chain."

Nev analyzed her answer briefly, then shared his two cents, "I see, so it was the image that mattered at first, even though you had a place in your heart for Ron, he wasn't at the top. It makes sense. Unfortunately, it's a part of human nature that we become quickly attracted to people with good looks and near-perfection qualities. You had someone who had been there for you all your life and yet you allowed yourself to need something different."

Kim's guilt rose. "Yeah, but after our last battle with Drakken, I knew I wanted to take Ron to the Prom. At first, I felt kind of sorry for him, not only because he didn't have a date, but because of how jealous he was when Erik and I went out, and I put Erik over him quickly. Once Erik, well, melted, it hit me how hurt Ron was, and yet Ron was still there for me to the very end, even when he didn't want to be. I guess before the prom, it hit me; I didn't need to find someone who was going to be there for me all my life, I already had someone who had already been there for me since my childhood. He was funny, silly, and I could always count on him for so many things. If it weren't for Ron, I wouldn't be here. I just feel really guilty about how I felt about him before the prom, the whole 'just a friend' and putting him below my crushes, but I'm willing to do anything I can do to make it up to him, and I can do anything."

Nev tried to understand it. "So, you're telling me that once you started listening to your heart and see what was already there, as opposed to everything else, you realized that you had someone who was willing to do anything for you, regardless of the danger involved."

Kim looked at Ron, who had the biggest smile on his face, almost in disbelief. He was obviously in a good mood.

"That's the gist of it." she finished.

Nev smirked as he turned to Ron. "How about yourself, Ron?"

Ron tried to look cool as usual. "Well, yeah, the way I saw it, there's been something between KP and me for a long time, but I think it was kinda small. Kim was looking for the perfect guy, and I thought the whole dating thing was really overrated. But as time passed, Kim grew into a beautiful, smart, and awesome friend. But I think something sparked on Christmas two years ago. Drakken and I were stranded at the North Pole, and he went out of his way to put KP and I under a mistletoe, even though it really wasn't one. Kim kissed my cheek, and I swore I'd never wash my cheek again."

He noticed Kim turned red.

"But when Kim got more popular with the guys, I felt uneasy, but when Erik came around, I became really jealous, and then it hit me how much I had feelings for her. It drove me nuts that I had to hold it in, because if she felt any different, it would've put our friendship in jeopardy, and I don't know if I could live without her. So when Erik hurt Kim, not only did I want to kill him, but I didn't want to see anybody hurt her again. But to my surprise, she took me to Prom after taking out Drakken and Shego and Erik, and after a few stages of denial about actually having a girlfriend whose initials are KP, here we are."

Kim was reminded again of how much Ron meant to her. Vice versa.

Nev smiled. "Thank you for sharing that with me. I appreciate it."

Kim and Ron looked at each other before looking at Nev again. "Why?"

"Just something I needed to know."

The Kimmunicator went off. Kim retrieved and answered it.

"I see you got acquainted." Wade spoke. "But just in time. It's him."

"Where at?"

Wade tried to type in some coordinates. "The GJ Weapons Factory in Middleton."

"Go." Nev shouted. "If he's in a weapon's development factory, this is really going to get bad."

He greeted the two to the front door.

"If you need anything, holler." he said, waving as the two ran to the scooter.

They waved at Nev as they drove off into the sunset.

He looked at them as they disappeared. "Give him hell, you two."