Authors note: this story is really getting a lot larger than I expected. I was going to release the last two chapters at once but that didn't seem realistic. So the next update will be the final one and it will come in the next few days hopefully by the weekend. As always read and review please.
P.S the song I'll be using is I surrender by Celine Dion.
Middleton High Graduation night
The crowd applauded as Mr. Barkin stepped up to the microphone on the stage, in the air was filled with a certain feeling of electricity as emotions swayed throughout the crowd; a mix of nerves and parental pride. The first five rows in the auditorium were filled with students in their graduation gowns and tassels, in the second row sat Ron and Kim.
"I don't know why they have to do this to us, making us march up to the stage like we're on death row" Ron whimpered.
"So not the drama Ron, what's got you so uptight"? Said Kim.
"I know I shouldn't be so nervous but something is going to go wrong; something always goes wrong". He said as he squirmed in his seat, his eyes darting back and forth over the crowd.
"Paranoid much" she says raising her eyebrow.
"Hey I've just got this feeling, now what if I get called up to get the diploma, then Barkin pulls it away and doesn't let me graduate".
"Why in the world would he do that"?
"Oh come on haven't you been paying attention these past four years, he's had it in for me since the beginning". He said bitterly.
"Ron you're crazy".
"Crazy is a relative term in my family", he replies.
"I'm sure that he isn't that cruel, even if he is out to get to you".
Ron is still unconvinced, his eyes are still scanning the surrounding area alert for anything.
"What if the minute I get on stage my pants fall down"?
"When did your pants falling down start bothering you"?She asked him surprised at the question.
"Well last night I had a dream about that happening at a moment exactly like this, the problem was that I was so nervous that morning I had forgotten to wear underwear".
"Oh that's bad" she says looking down at his pants wondering if she could tell if he was wearing anything or not.
"Don't get me wrong under normal circumstances if that did happen, it would give all the girls who rejected me something to think about".
"Is that so"? She giggles "too bad flashing wasn't part of the dating etiquette in this school".
"Well anyway the main problem is that two days ago there was this accident involving some extra long lasting gum, nail polish remover, and diablo sauce; don't ask" he said wincing at some distant memory.
"Long story short it's a mess down there".
"Ewww,that's more information than I needed" she said as she pulled away from him a little.
A hush went over the crowd as Barkin began calling up students to the stage.
"Look Ron this will be probably be cake, we've been in tougher sitches before.
Ron continued his paranoid moping ignoring her attempts to cheer him up
Plus if it makes you feel better you're not the only one feeling nervous tonight".
Ron looks her over suspiciously, she couldn't possibly be referring to herself. The two weeks prior to tonight she didn't stop talking about the ceremony, which had caused Ron much distress. But of course he kept it all too himself.
"And that person would be who"? he asked.
"Well I'm feeling a little nervous right now", she told him sheepishly
Ron almost falls out of his seat.
"Are you serious, I thought you of all people would be psyched about this"!
"At first I thought it would be no big, but now that I'm here you know it's a little scary we're going into the real world soon we're not kids anymore". She replied
"I hate the real world; nothing good ever comes from the real world it's just more work and more responsibility", he said sighing. I like the real world better when I'm watching it on t.v. at least then I've got some control over what's going on".
"But that's kind of what's exciting about it, not knowing what the future holds for us you know". She said as she looked towards the stage staring at those who had already received their diplomas, their future held proudly in their hands.
"Us Huh"? " Well how much of US do you see in your future"? Ron asked her it was a question that had crossed his mine many times before.
She turned around and gives him a smile that pulled at his heart strings.
"I can't see a future without us in it" she told him.
"Is that right, well I can't see a future without me in it either". He said laughing
She punches him lightly "that's not what I wanted to hear".
"Oh" he says sitting up " I guess what you want to hear is that I--"
"Kimberly Ann Possible" Barkin calls out.
"Hold that thought" she says while getting up.
Ron watched as she walked towards the stage. He wondered how long their relationship could possibly last, then he pushed the thoughts out of his mind. All that mattered was that they enjoyed their time together.
"You are one lucky dog Stoppable" said a voice next to Ron.
Ron turned to the seat next to him and comes face to face with Jake Studebaker a super annoying slacker who was even under Ron on the food chain he used to believe so much in. Jake had been unusually silent for the whole ceremony.
"Yea I am, actually I've been lucky for awhile" he tells Jake.
The boy looks over his shoulder lowers his head, and then begins to whisper to Ron.
"I've always liked you Ron you were nice to me and you were the only one who came to my birthday parties".
"It was no problem, to tell you the truth you were one of the few people who invited me to anything", he said flatly.
"Don't be so modest dude, you're the nicest guy in the whole school that's why I'm going to tell you a secret; if you've got any problems with male nudity I suggest you shield you're eyes when I get my diploma".
"What are you talking a... No" Ron says realizing the horror as Jake patted his gown.
Unexpectedly Barkin suddenly calls out Ron's name, he jumps out of his seat and stumbles across his seated classmates heading towards the stage. The reception from the audience almost causes him to trip up while climbing the stairs to the stage, but he catches himself before tumbling.
"Good work Stoppable", Barkin tells him as he receives his diploma.
"Yea but I cut it pretty close there" he said as he shook Barkin's hands.
He moved to take his place in line but the group that was standing next to Kim parted to the side making an obvious invitation for him to stand in his rightful place.
"Uh thanks guys" he said as he took his place next to her.
"So what were you going to say to me before"? She whispers
"Well actually uh I was just about to say that I--" just then he notices Jake about to receive his diploma "cover you're eyes KP".
But it was to late; just as he received his diploma to Barkin's horror Jake ripped off his gown threw his hands up to the heavens, and revealed everything to the world. The bizarre scene was followed by dozens of camera flashes from the audience going off at once.
"Looks like you're not the one the girls will be feeling guilty over Ron" Kim says to him in total shock
"What a show off" he replies.
"Mr Stoppable it's time for you're medication" a distant voice from the ceiling tells him.
Suddenly everyone in the auditorium disappears leaving Ron alone, he looks up at the ceiling and is blinded by a white light.
Ron opened his eyes and stared at the nurse, he was back at GJ's medical lab. The whole thing had been dream. A recent memory that felt like it happened decades ago.
Do people keep their memories after they die? He wondered as more treasured memories passed over his eyes like a film without sound. The nurse prepared to inject Ron with his medication not noticing the tears running down his cheek.
Two Global Justice staff doctor's watched over Ron behind the glass window; one an old man the other a young intern, it was their job to monitor if he had made any progress. So far there was no such luck, the virus continued to spread through his body like the plague.
"I guess it's really hopeless all we can do now is make him comfortable it's so sad to see it happen to those so young". Said the older doctor.
"I'm sure he knew the risks when he became involved Sir, these things just happen" the young intern replies not looking up instead scribbling on a medical chart.
"Just because he knew the risks doesn't mean it okay for him to die, I feel sorry for the girl though it must be rough for her".
"Sir I'm sure she should have known this might happen someday, they were always involved in dangerous activity". The intern says callously.
"Is that so"? The old doctor replies still staring through the glass.
"What I don't understand is why we are even helping them anyway, rumor has it the girl betrayed GJ. Supposedly Dr. Director is in serious hot water, why would she even risk screwing Dr. Director over after all she's done for her.
The old doctor smiles and pats the intern on the shoulder, "obviously you've never been in love, if you had ever been you would know the power it has to motivate people".
The intern stared at the doctor incredulously as he walked out.
Wess walked into the security room as he did typically once a week, being the info gatherer at GJ had given him a love of juicy gossip. And no one else knew better gossip than security. Walking into the room he noticed all of the lights were closed. The room would be in total darkness if it wasn't for the glow of one unmanned computer station.
"What the hell is going on here, where is everybody"?
In the darkness the computer began to beep softly. Wess rushed to the station his mouth agape at what he was witnessing on the screen.
"I've got to warn everyone" he rushed towards the door but slips sending his body into the air and landing hard on the ground.
Clutching in the dark he grabbed an object on the ground next to him. His eyes adjusting to the darkness he could barely see the uniform of the GJ guard who was lying motionless next to him. Frightened he began to crawl across the floor, when his fingers came in contact with a warm liquid on the ground. It was the same liquid that had tripped him up. His mouth abruptly dried up; he couldn't see it but he could tell exactly what it was.
"What's going on"? he wonders as the door slams shut in front of him.
Suddenly Wess feels a cold hard piece of metal press against the back of his head. He knew instantly that it was a pistol.
"If you shoot me some will hear you", he stutters at his assailant.
"Not with this silencer; no one heard me a few minutes ago", says the man in the darkness
"Please don't kill me I've got a wife and kids and I don't want to die please".
"Shh its ok I'm sorry Wess I never wanted it to end for you like this but they forced me too, they've gone too far".
Wess immediately recognized the voice and in his mind all the pieces began to fall together, how their enemy had received information about the program. The rat that Dr. Director had been searching for.
"You're Astuzia aren't you ... but why, why would you do this Global Justice treated you like a part of the family", he said to the man in the darkness.
"You are a brilliant man Wess unlike most of the the others here, you are one of the few men I admired that's why it pains me to this".
Wess hears a soft click from within the darkness and begins panic "then don't do this you don't have to".
"I'm sorry if I don't cleanse this place then I can't keep my sanity they've pushed me to far, everything they've touched has been tainted. You should be honored though I've given you the dignity of a quick death, the others won't be so lucky".
Wess closes his eyes and pictures his last vacation with his family his son in his arms, there is a flash in the darkness and his body crumples to the ground. The figure silently moved toward the computer, on the screen he watched the steady march of hundreds of androids moving through an underground path towards the base. He shut the remainig computer off leaving the room in complete darkness.
The figure chuckled to himself his smile resembling that of the Cheshire cat " I'm coming for you Possible" as he makes his way to the door the only thing that could be heard in the room is the soft sound of wheels rolling across a wet floor.
Kim's breath quickened as she swung the EMP sword with all of the strength she could muster. She moved as if she was fighting an imaginary enemy, she spent the morning on GJ's aircraft landing pad it was the only place where she could find solitude. Standing near a small aircraft hanger, she timed her movements according to her shadow. Training her body had always relaxed her, it was better than taking up smoking her grandmother would always tell her.
Stopping for a moment she looked towards the sun, judging from it's position she decided that it was around noon. In a few hours Dr. Director would have them escorted home, to tell Ron's family that he was going to pass away.
Momentarily forgetting about her training she walked towards the edge of the landing pad, gazing downward she noticed that just a few more inches in front was a large drop into the sea. A salty breeze washed over the ocean and grazed her face. The coolness of the breeze brought her back to that night.
Prom night
Kim and Ron were walking home after the prom, the blocks leading up to their homes seem to be deserted. It was only them and the stars.
Ron looked up at her, he had spent most of the time with his eyes glued to the floor in silence. He decided that he should say something to lighten the mood.
"So" they both say at the same time, surprising them both.
"Jinx you buy me a coke" she says to him giggling.
Ron just stared at her for a moment and smiles "I never could remember to jinx anyone, ever since I was a little".
"Yea you were always bad at this" she replied
He stopped her with one hand. "Kim things won't be different right"?
"Different how"? She asked
"Dating is on a complete different level KP the last thing I want is for us to change the way we act around each other".
"I'm sure there will be some adjustments at first, but I think we can manage" she told him.
Ron didn't say another word but he began to once again walk beside her. She studied his face realizing there was more on his mind.
"So does the thought of us really scare you that much"? She continued to pry.
"Hmmm I'm not sure that I'm scared; believe me I know when I'm scared, this is a little different. This is a huge gamble I'm not sure I trust that I can handle this", he sighs lost in thought.
"So you don't think we should risk it"? She asked.
"I'm not afraid of risking IT I'm afraid of losing IT altogether, what if this turns out to be a huge mistake"?
They continue to walk along the street silently the moon seemingly shining a spot light on the two off them.
"Well Ron I'm not really worried. I remember when we first got a real mission on the website I was scared at first. But I can't imagine how our lives would be different if I, If WE had turned that down".
She continued "for what it's worth this would be the one mistake I wouldn't pass up on" She told him.
He smiled still not looking at her "I just wanted to be sure" than he leans over and gives her a tender a kiss on the lips.
"I have to say this will be the best mistake I've ever done in my life" he told her after breaking the kiss.
They continued their walk home except this time Kim is holding on to his arm while resting her head on his shoulder. They reach Ron's house first and a look of disappointment comes over Kim's face.
"I wish the prom hadn't ended so soon, I don't really want this night to end". Shesays to him as they stand on his porch
"That can be arranged" Ron tells her then he rushes to into his house.
A few moments later some loud grunts can be heard near the house's windows. Kim watches as Mr. Stoppable's new stereo is propped up against the window. Then the porch lights pop on as Ron returns.
"The lady wants to dance that's what she's gonna do" he pulls out a remote and aims it at the stereo near the window. He grabs her close as the stereo begins to play the first song of his mother's Absolute Love songs CD.
"Are you sure you're parents won't mind the noise"? She asks
"Frankly my dear I don't give a damn" he tells her in his best Southern accent.
There's so much life I've left to live
And this fire's burning still
When I watch you look at me
I think I could find the will
To stand for every dream
And forsake the solid ground
And give up this fear within
Of what would happen if they ever knew
I'm in love with you
"This song is beautiful" she says dancing closely to him.
"It's not as beautiful as you look tonight" he replied.
"That was so corny" she teased "but I like it". She says
"I knew you would".
cause I'd surrender everything
To feel the chance to live again
I reach to you
I know you can feel it to
We'd make it through
A thousand dreams I still believe
I'd make you give them all to me
I'd hold you in my arms and never let go
I surrender
"You know KP the truth is I've probably always felt this way about you, I guess you don't know what you have until you almost lose it". He said as they continued dancing.
I know I can't survive
Another night away from you
You're the reason I go on
And now I need to live the truth
Right now, there's no better time
From this fear I will break free
And I'll live again with love
And no the they can't take that away from me
And they will see...
"I guess deep down I knew it too, its funny though it seems like everyone but us knew we had something before we realized it ". She said recalling the many hints her mother had been dropping her recently.
cause I'd surrender everything
To feel the chance to live again
I reach to you
I know you can feel it too
We'd make it through
A thousand dreams I still believe
I'd make you give them all to me
I'd hold you in my arms and never let go
I surrender
Some of their neighbors come out to see where all the noise was coming from but their angry protests go unnoticed. The music continues to blast through the window and they keep on dancing in their own world, as most of the people on the block gather on their lawns.
Every night's getting longer
And this fire is getting stronger, babe
I'll swallow my pride and I'll be alive
Did you hear my call
I surrender all
"Kim is it okay if I call you my Kimmie cub from now on".
"No way that's a line I don't want to cross".
"Ok I'll work on something else", he tells her.
'cause I'd surrender everything
To feel the chance to live again
I reach to you
I know you can feel it too
We'd make it through
A thousand dreams I still believe
I'd make you give them all to me
I'd hold you in my arms and never let go
I surrender
"This is a moment I'll probably treasure forever" she sighed beginning to tear up.
"KP as long as there is a breath in my body I'll do my best to give you more memories like this".
They continue to dance under the porch lights as a cool night breeze passes through their hair.
The memory fades as Kim continues to look towards the horizon she pulls the chip from the sword and deactivates it. The rolling sea begins to hypnotize her, it calls out to her, a quick solution to end the pain. All it would take was two steps and she wouldn't hurt anymore.
"Kim if I die promise me you won't do anything stupid".
Ron's words hung over her like a blade. She stepped away from the edge as someone tapped her shoulder.
"I hope you weren't just about to do something ridiculous", said DR. Director approaching her.
"No I was just remembering something important... but I can't lie and say the thought hasn't crossed my mind", Kim said bitterly.
"I'm sure that is something Ron would have wanted you to do, the person he spent most of his life helping ending her own life", replied Dr. Director.
"You sure don't pull any punches do you, but I already figured that for myself".
"Pulling punches is not a good quality for a leader to have". Dr. Director says standing beside her.
There is a brief silence between them both.
"Kimberly from the bottom of my heart I'd like to apologize".
"Why what do you have to apologize for"? Kim asked wondering what this was about.
"A long time ago someone very close to me died in the line of duty, in front of my very eyes" she paused for a moment opening this old wound was not something she enjoyed. "At first I went down a straight path of self destruction, the emotional pain I felt was unbearable. After awhile I realized no would should go through that pain, and I needed to use all of my ability to save as much people and their loved that was humanly possible. I knew realistically I couldn't save everyone but at Global Justice I could do my part to protect".
Kim could only imagine how difficult this was for Dr. Director, she began to feel a little guilty, for awhile she believed that no one on earth could possibly know the pain she was feeling.
"I feel as though I've failed in my mission to protect; especially since... well maybe this wouldn't have happened if I didn't get you involved in this battle", Dr. Director tells her.
"You're not to blame I'm sure Astuzia would have come after us eventually at Middleton, the truth is I should thank you for all you've done for us", replied Kim.
"It's ironic, I came here to help you get through this and you're helping me sort my feelings".
"No big, by the way have I gotten you into major trouble with your superiors"? Kim asked hoping they hadn't caused too much trouble for her.
"No, don't worry about it first of all I've covered it up so there is no evidence you were involved in any theft. Plus the top GJ heads aren't going to come down on me as hard as you might think, they can't get rid of one of their top operatives without disclosing exactly why".
"And that would reveal a little too much information right" Kim said finishing the thought.
"Exactly, I'll probably just get a pay cut".
They both give out small smiles removing some of the massive tension that was in the air. In a way Kim reminded Dr. Director of herself when she was younger, and Kim had aways had a lot of respect for the GJ leader.
"I don't know if I can face his parents" Kim says breaking the silence once again.
"There are things in this world that are too unfair to seem right, but you have to be by his side during this difficult time".
"It just won't get any easier from now on, I can't imagine a worse future awaiting me" said Kim.
"No matter how bad it gets you always have a place here with us at Global Justice Kim, just remember that".
"Thank you".
Ron was once again awakened by the pain, he found that he couldn't sleep for more than an hourwithout being forced him awake. Opening his eyes at first glancehe noticed there was something wrong. There was no longer any guard in the room, Ron tried to get up but he found that he was strapped tightly to the bed. His eyes darted across the room until they landed on the bodies on the ground. The guard and his nurses were all lying in a pool of blood.
Suddenly the door to Ron's bathroom opens and Chris Buttner on his wheelchair rolled him with a chess board on his lap.
"Ahhh Ronald you're awake I've just come to play a friendly game of chess with you".
"Quick, call for help these guys are hurt they need medics now"! he tells him.
"I've always enjoyed chess it's a battle of wits between you and your opponent" Buttner continued ignoring Ron completely " matching strategy for strategy an epic game that I've grown to be pretty good at over the years".
"What the hell is wrong with you, these people are hurt who gives a crap about that stupid game"? Ron yells at him semi wondering if he wasn't just dreaming again.
"But I think the best thing about chess is the feeling you get, if you know how to play correctly you can dictate whatever happens on the board. You can control every aspect of the game if you play it right; knowing when to sacrifice you're pawns, tricking the enemy into making moves they won't realize are fatal until the end. There is no better feeling then knowing that every piece on the board was basically under your control from the very first opening moves. It can make one feel like a GOD". Finishing his rant Buttner gives Ron an evil look.
"No it can't be" Ron said struggling with his restraints but he was to weak to pull them off .
The Nova mission:
Will passes in and out of consciousness, the pain he felt in his chest was to much for him to handle. He lay on the floor of the ballroom barley able to keep his eyes open, worse of all there was some loud alarm ringing in his ears. He closed his eyes again trying to block out the sound. Suddenly he could feel himself being dragged, he cracked open his eyes once again. June was dragging him across the floor and out of the mansion. He wanted to cry out to her so she could help the others but before he could speak he passed out again.
A few minutes later he awakens again but this time he was laying face down in some dirt, his chest still burning from the gunshot. If he wasn't hospitalized soon he knew he would die. As he struggled to get up two voices from a few feet away reached his ears.
"Master they have entered Nova's mansion".
Will recognized the voice it was June but who was she talking too, who was this master?
Will looked up from the floor his eyes blurring as he began to focus on the two shadows.
"Why did you drag this fool here"? The mysterious figure asked
"I thought it would be okay to use him as insurance in case things go wrong" master Astuzia.
"Astuzia"? "He's here"? Will tried to think quickly he had to warn the others, but something bothered him that voice it sounded familiar.
"You were always a brilliant girl June but with this I don't need insurance".
The mysterious figure seemed to pull out a needle from his wheelchair
"Wheelchair"? The world began to crash down around Will, Astuzia was a Global Justice traitor he knew now for sure. He tried to get up on his feet but the quick movement increased the pain in his chest and he fell back to the ground.
"Master I was wondering why I have to be the one to infect Stoppable"?
"I thought you'd be delighted, he rejected your advances didn't he"? Astuzia asked her coldly.
June's eyes lower towards the ground a deep sadness could be seen on her face "yes you're right again sir he did reject me".
"Well know you can have your revenge and it was you after all who found out how important he is too Possible, she'll do anything to save him" he said laughing.
"I' ll never understand such petty emotions they're are so illogical I'd rather be alone and strong then weak and delusional because of some chemical imbalances in the brain that stimulates feelings".
June continued to stare at the ground her shoulders hunched "you are correct again sir, you are always correct people do not need love to survive".
Will tried to crawl away from them but it was getting harder to breathe by the second, all he could was clutch the dirt as the darkness enveloped him again.
GJ Med Lab
Will awoke with sweat pouring down his forehead, a nurse who was standing near him became startled by the his abrupt awaking. He surveyed the area, he was no longer at the island.
"Oh my Agent Du you've awaken from the coma, I have to say you've startled me I was just about to give you this shot" she says to him.
"I don't need anymore shots, get me Dr. Director I have urgent information for her" said Will.
"I understand that sir but It would be better if I gave you this shot soon, it is supposed to heal your lung injury quickly".
"Didn't you hear me get me get Dr. Director now" Will began to leave his bed.
"But sir Mr. Buttner requested that I give you this shot immediately it's for your own good".
Hearing Buttner's name causes Will to stop in his tracks, "get the crap away from me" he yells then smacks the needle from her hand.
Two guards who were outside his room hurry inside "what's going on in here"? One of the guards asks.
The guards are followed by Chris Buttner "nurse haven't you given him my serum yet".
"You bastard how dare you show up in front of me" Will attempted to lunge at him but one of the guards holds him back.
"Why Agent Du what have I done to warrant such hostility". Replies Buttner.
Before he could say another word Will grabbed a gun from the holster of the guard closes to him and shoots Buttner in his head knocking him out of his chair.
"What ave you done"? Cries the nurse as the other guard inspects Buttner's body.
"He's dead I can't find a pulse" said the guard. The he notices something odd there was no blood. Instead there is to a motorized sound coming from his face. The guard touched Buttner's face and it pops opens revealing large amounts of wire.
"Sweet Jesus" the guard screams,"He's a goddamn android".
"So that's how he can be in two places at once, but where is the real Buttner" thinks Will. Just then the guard breaks his chain off thoughts.
"Wait a minute there some kind of clock in here and it's counting down from thirty". The guard announces.
"Clock, countdown... Everyone get out of this room now!" Will screams at the top off his lungs.
A huge explosion from outside can be heard in Ron's room as Buttner places some duct tape over his mouth. "Well looks like the festivities have begun" he says smiling evilly.
Ron struggled to release himself but hecouldn't make any progress. Buttner smiled as Ron struggled, just as Dr. Vector walked into the room.
"Ron I'd like you to formally introduce you to Dr. Vector he's the creator of the serum you've been using. He's the last of my officers and a very brilliant one at that. With my overall knowledge and his medical expertise we've come up with some neat little toys".
Vector approaches Ron with an Intravenous bag filled with what looked like the serum Buttner had just mentioned.
"Ron" Buttner sighs "I'm sure certain questions have crossed even your amoebic mind, so while Vector gets ready I'll tell you a little story"
Ron looked over at Vector who was preparing needles and mixing serums next to him, as Vector smiles at him".
"You better listen up master tells the best stories", Vector tells him sneering.
"Have you ever heard the ancient Greek Nietzsche school of philosophy", he said to Ron who does not reply.
"Well I didn't think so; any way from this school came a very interesting perspective on life". The followers of the school claimed that nature is beyond good and evil; that by nature all men are unequal for example me and you. They also thought that morality was an invention of the weak to deter the strong; they knew that power was the supreme virtue, and the supreme desire of all men, and of all forms of government the wisest and most natural was an aristocracy. For an ancient people they had very modern ideals" says Buttner in awe at the philosophy he had taken to heart.
"Of course" he continued "the rulers of this aristocracy had to be of the very best intelligence and at the peak of physical prowess a shining example of the best man had to offer. As far as intelligence goes I believe I'm a perfect candidate right Vector"?
"You are so right Master" says Vector continuing with his task.
"Unfortunately" Buttner pulls out a scalpel from his pocket which sends Ron into a panic.
"Life does occasionally throws detours on the path to one's destiny",He sends the scalpel with all his force into his left leg and grinds it into his bone. "You see nothing; life has cursed me with the knowledge to lead men but without the physical power to grab my place as their leader".
"This guy is cracked" Ron thinks "I've heard super villain rants before but this is easily the most insane".
"That is where the nanomachines come in, I'm a little embarrassed to say but Clarke's machines were my stepping stones to true power. Buttner leans back in his wheelchair with a emotionless look on his face.
"You're probably thinking why do I need Clarke's nanos, well the nanomachines I've put into my body unlike Clarke's don't last forever". He sighs while pulling a needle from the side of his wheelchair.
"With all my knowledge I could only stay as Astuzia for no more than three hours then my nanomachines stop functioning. That's why I am still in this wheelchair", he begins to lose his temper as his voice raises.
"That's why I need to rely on others, that's why this world is still beyond my reach why I have to converse, to sleep under the same roof with those who are obviously not my equal".
He closed his eyes took a deep breath and a smile crossed his face.
"You might not find this humorous but the same weakness of my machines also apply to the virus that's killing you right now".
Ron's eyes open in horror, if that was the case why had he been in constant pain for the past couple of days.
"I could only manage to create a virus that would keep you in unbearable pain for a few hours, and that's why I had Vector come here to give you the "serum". Buttner begins to laugh "that pain killing serum is actually the virus, you've been re injecting yourself with it for days isn't that hilarious"?
Vector begins to laugh along with Buttner, Ron felt an enormous rage envelop his body . He attempted to lunge himself at Buttner but he couldn't get past the straps. He tried with all his strength to get at the laughing Buttner. His writs became red as the straps tightened around his hands as he bounced up and down on the bed.
Vector grabbed Ron's arms and places the I.V into a vein in his right arm the liquid it contained filled half of the bag.
"This is a super concentrated example of the virus, watch closely because when the I.V empties completely you'll die at that exact moment but of course before that the pain will assure that you'll be wishing for death".
Ron watches as the liquid slowly descends down the tube into his arm, a few seconds later a familiar pain causes him to scream out but it is muffled by the duct tape around his mouth.
Astuzia turns the needle in his hand and thrusts it straight into his chest, he grunts in pain for just a moment until he feels the satisfying calm, the drug like high that the nanomachines had always produced.
"You Stoppable are going to lay there and watch your life slip away" he said as he lifts himself out of his chair. His voice had changed, it became noticeably deeper then his original voice.
The paralysis in his legs had already dissipated and he literally felt the nanomachines power surge through his muscles and his nerves.
Dr. Vector walked over to Astuzia carrying his white robe, and began to dress his master.
"I've spent years trying to get that program, digging through GJ data searching for any information I could find. During this time I made Global Justice the powerhouse it is today with my technology. I spent years kissing political ass building them weapons lowering myself to breathe the same air with those apes who without me wouldn't be able to protect a single island. I "liberated" that fool June from her insufferable father and have him betray Global Justice, I secretly created hundreds of androids with my own hands to unleash upon the world when I was finally ready to take my place and lead man into the future.
He took another deep breath calming himself, as Vector offered to place his mask on his face.
"No Vector I believe I no longer need to hide my identity. Amazing how all of my hard work, my dreams have been stopped by a cheerleader and a pariah. My true destiny delayed".
He moved closer to Ron, grabs his throatand beginsto strangle him.
"As much as I hate Possible I despise you even more" he growled saliva dripping from the side of his mouth.
"Do you want to know why, all people have the resources to be great if they work for it, but people like you waste your lives. People like me strive for the greatness we deserve and when we see an opportunity we take it by any means necessary".
He tightens his grip around Ron's neck "you are a waste of a body, you are mentally limited and have no unique physical attributes. You have contributed nothing to this world yet you depend on those who are stronger and smarter then you. You carry on with the girl as if you make a difference in this world, do you actually believe she can't do what she does without you.
"She doesn't need you, people only need themselves to succeed. You're probably holding her back, making her weak. People like you ruin society, leeching off those who are vastly superior. You are nothing and you are content with being nothing".
He releases his grip on Ron's neck, "It boggles the mind to see the clearly predominant member of your group; a rare specimen of intelligence and athletic ability fall for a dog like you. But that's exactly the way I want to see you die like whimpering dog".
Continuous gunfire resounds throughout the interior of the base, the gunfire is followed by various screams of dying men as the sounds of combat fill the air.
"Looks like my toys are getting the job done". He throws a camera from his pocket towards Dr. Vector "Be sure to capture his face the moment he expires".
Vector looks at him a little concerned "but what about the bombs sir I mean we need time to depart from the island before it goes up in flames.
Astuzia puts his hand up to silence his subordinate "not to worry the bombs are set to go off in 45 minutes, it will take 20 minutes for Stoppable to die after taking in all of the virus, and it should take about 25 minutes for me to tie up all the loose ends. It will be how do you say it uh yes it will be cake".
"As you wish Sir" Vector replies.
Astuzia placed his face right above Ron's close enough for Ron to stare into his cold eyes "you should be happy you won't have to spend another week in pain, and don't worry about Possible I'll send her after you soon. But first I'll do something you never had the guts to do when you had a chance".
He moved his face even closer to Ron's his breath beating against Ron's cheeks "I'll make her scream my name".
Ron throws his body at Astuzia his eyes burning with anger but it was all to no avail.
Astuzia opened the door to the room, which causes them to be blasted with the sounds of a battlefield.
"Man it sounds like a war zone out there" says Vector as Astuzia leaves the room.
Kim and Dr. Director continue to discuss the future when the shock wave of a light explosion knocks them to the ground. They look up only to see the aircraft hanger had been set ablaze.
"What's going on, the planes they're all on fire"! cries Dr. Director.
"This is to keep you from escaping" says a voice from the roof of the hanger, a blond figure jumps down and lands in front of them.
"You have some nerve coming back here June or should I say Miss Juni" Dr. Director tells the figure.
"I've got no problem with you, this is between me and Kim" said June setting her body into a fighting stance.
"You think I'd let Kim fight alone" she snaps at June.
June doesn't take her eyes off of Kim "I no longer have any grudges against Global Justice so I'll give you a warning. Astuzia is having his androids attack the base as we speak".
"What he can't possibly believe he can take the base using brute force"?
Dr. Director quickly visuals the battle in her mind. The surprise attack would certainly result in some casualties but the men were properly trained for such a situation.
"It won't take long for us to destroy the androids will fight too the last man" she tells June.
"That's exactly what Astuzia wants. Your men will keep fighting until the bombs he implanted vaporize the island", June replies indifferently.
"Bombs what bombs"? Kim asked
"The bombs he implanted while working here, under the name Chris Buttner".
"Chris? It can't be you're bluffing" says Dr. Director
"You can stand there and believe what you want but that won't save your men".
Dr. Director could tell June wasn't lying but she couldn't leave Kim alone although she had an obligation towards her men.
"Go and evacuate the building I'll be fine" said Kim focusing on June. "I'll take care of things here".
Dr. Director gives Kim a slight nod and rushes toward the elevator.
"I can't believe you'd show your face here again after what you did to Ron". Kim told June preparing for the fight.
June doesn't say a word and just continues to stand her ground.
"Nothing from Astuzia's dog huh".
"Blowing the planes up is the last mission I will do for Astuzia, I've fulfilled my debt to him. June moves closer to Kim her eyes locked on Kim's body watching for the slightest movement.
"This isn't about Astuzia or world domination this is about what I want". June tells her.
"So what do you want"? Growls Kim.
"I want what everyone wants deep down, someone to love them someone to appreciate them for who they are.. I've made a terrible mistake but before I can correct it I must defeat you and prove myself worthy". June replies bitterly
"Prove yourself"?
"I must prove that I am worthy of his love" June cries, tears forming in her eyes as she charged at her rival
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