DISCLAIMER: All Characters related to Kim Possible belong to Disney, but I claim Logan as my own.
Note: Back on track, baby! And I did have an awesome time camping, thanks, PoisonousAngel. Anyway, I just wanted to say I'm back, and I'll be updating a lot sooner now. Booyah!
Another pointless but meaningful note: To all you people in Ohio, Cedar Point freakin ROCKS!
AND NOW… (BOUT TIME)
To Charizardag: I guess you'll find out, huh? Happy reading! ;-)
To Cool: Hey, there's always a possibility.
Chapter 11: Final Battle
Kim, now almost on the verge of panic, whipped out the Kimmunicator, and was just about to turn it on, when Wades face appeared on the screen.
"Guys!" He was talking fast. "You're not gonna believe this, but there are hits all over the site, all from Middleton, about-"
"A guy that looks like Monkey Fist, but has flying hair and glowing red orbs, not to mention a long silver staff that can turn him invisible?" Ron finished for him.
The teenage genius blinked. "How did you know?"
"Lets just say that we're involved. But that doesn't matter right now, we need teleportation to Middleton, now."
Wade didn't hesitate. The X-Five, already warmed up, was waiting. After telling them the coordinates, his three closest friends disappeared, and he could only hope for the best.
Xxx
As the two materialized back In their hometown, the first thing they noticed was a completely destroyed coffee Diner. Running over worriedly, they checked to see if anyone was hurt.
And both gasped.
"Officer Hubble!" Kim cried out, disbelievingly.
Jonathen Hubble was lying on the ground whimpering to himself.
She turned quickly to Rufus. "Rufus, I need you to run to the hospital and get my mom to come down here, and hurry."
The mole rat nodded confidently, and begun his run to the Hospital, as Kim and Ron looked at each other.
"Any idea where to look?" Ron questioned.
Before Kim could answer, there was a loud explosion, followed by a blossom of fire slightly to the west.
"That might be a good start." She answered, and both took off towards the smoke that remained in the air.
Logan, formerly known as Monkey Fist, grinned, as he stood overtop of the whimpering man on the ground.
"A bank." He mused, not even remotely impressed. "Funny what you humans come up with." He looked around, staring at the remains of what used to be the Middleton Bank, and then back to the man on the ground. "Ah, well. I might as well get on with this." And he raised the metal staff high above his head…
"I don't think so!"
Before he could act, a slamming pain in his side sent him sprawling to the ground. Genuinely surprised, he looked up to see Ron, holding a long silver pole.
"Why did you not kill me, with the Katana?" He asked, confused.
"Team Lotus doesn't kill." Ron responded confidently.
Logan shrugged, as he got up. "Too bad. I do." And he lunged at his foe, but…
He was kicked to the side.
Looking up, enraged, he watched as Kim pulled her leg back in, holding the Lotus Mace.
"No." She said simply. "Drew, Shego, Sense… No more casualties. This ends now."
Smiling, Logan stood up. "Well, then. I guess it's time to end this, once and for all."
Ron glared. "I couldn't agree more, freak." With that, he turned the Lotus Blade into a large metal boomerang, and hurled at his foe.
Sensing the danger, Logan put the Lotus Staff in front of him as a shield, and knocked the boomerang back, high into the air, only for it to defy Gravity, and come flying back to Rons hand.
The boomerang morphed into it's original shape, and Ron looked ahead, towards his target, but it wasn't there. Confused, he looked around, and suddenly the wind was knocked out of him, as he was sent flying out of the destroyed building, out onto the streets.
"Get out of here, Now!" Kim barked at the man on the ground, watching helplessly. Obeying the order, he ran for dear life, wanting only to hide in the deepest, darkest corner he could find. Whipping around, she spotted Ron, lying on the street, and cried out as she joined him, feeling the invisible kick to her stomach.
Picking themselves up, Ron sensed the danger. Jumping to the side, the ground where had just stood a second ago was puctured by an unseen force. Tiny rock exploded, and Ron launched a kick towards the air above the spot, feeling his foot connect with Logan, pushing him forcefully to the ground.
Kim could hear but not see the man skidding across the ground. Going with her gut, she smashed the Lotus Mace on the ground, and watched as the ground before her split open, creating a large crack on the ground, which slowly crept towards Logans hidden position.
Giving out a yelp, he jumped as the ground beneath him cracked, leaving a small abyss where he just sat.
Glancing up, he glared at his two teenage foes, and made his way towards them, launching a flying kick towards Ron. Hitting him directly in the chest, Ron went flailing to the ground painfully.
Standing above him, Staff held high, he reappeared, so Kim could see him.
"Say goodbye to your boyfriend, Kimberly." He said through gritted teeth.
"Ron!" She cried helplessly, and watched, as Logan begun to lower the Staff…
When it was suddenly kicked away.
Confused, all three of them turned, only to see a pretty, dark haired girl, in a white Ninja suit.
"Yori!" Ron exclaimed.
"It is good to see you, Stoppable San, even in this sitchuation." Yori said to him, never taking her cold glare off of Logan.
"But- But how?" Kim stammered, just as surprised as Ron.
"Your friend on the computer told me where to find you." She explained. I said I would help you anyway I can, and I'm keeping this promise."
"Argh!" Logan cried, ruining the moment. "I do not have time for this!" Thrusting his hand out, the Lotus Staff flew back to his hand, just as a pink blur ran up his leg.
Logan may have been a diabolical, other-worldly being, but everything that resembled a human could be tickled. It was because of this, that he started giggling, as Rufus sped up his leg, his chest, and out the neck of the black shirt Logan wore.
Glaring at him, Rufus said one word.
"Sucker." And with that, he bit the nose in front of him with all his power.
Logan screamed, feeling the bones crack, sending blood seeping forward. Rufus jumped off, and joined Kim, Ron, and Yori.
"RODENT!" He screamed again, furious. Eyes blazing, he flew towards Yori, kicking her directly in the chest.
"Yori!" Kim and Ron both yelled, as their friend tumbled to the ground. Logan jumped back, and, glaring, a long stream of flame poured from his mouth.
Everyone could only watch in horrified silence, as the flame created a large circle around Team Lotus. The flames made were an easy ten feet high, and when Logan finished his work, he looked at the three in front of them.
"No more interference." He spat, looking at Yori, and then back at them. "This battle ends, NOW!"
At that moment, a single word could be heard above the crackling of the flames, the roaring of the wind, and the heartbeats of the warriors.
"No."
All turned to look at Ron, looking confident.
"What?" Logan glared at him.
"No." Ron said again. "Don't do this. No more killing. No more fighting. I've had enough. You have to stop."
"Oh, really!" The man of evil grinned maniacally. "And what is going to stop me?"
"Nothing." He continued. "Think… Think of her."
Logans heart jolted, as Ron kept going.
"Think of what she would want you to do. Think of what she said, as she died. You don't have to do this." His voice could be heard, loud and clear, as it begun to rain, but the flames stayed lit. "Look, you think love betrayed you, but it didn't. Somewhere, out there, she is still loving you, just as you're loving her."
Logan said nothing, but only listened.
"I know what love is, and I know that it never ends. Two months ago, when I thought Kim had died, I felt pain, and that pain drove me to do something that, if Kim hadn't been there, I would have done. But when I thought she had died, I still loved her, along with that pain."
Logan stared, and said something, his eyes suddenly blurry.
"Do what you think is right."
Ron blinked. "What?"
"When she died, she said, 'Do what you think is right.' He looked down.
Ron stared. "Is this what you think is right? Vengeance? Vengeance, on people who never did anything wrong?"
Logan had never shed tears before,but he was getting very close. "They took her away from me, without mercy! When the darkness took over my soul, no one would even listen to me! I tried to talk to them, to your ancestors, but none of them would listen! WHAT WAS I SOPPOSED TO DO!"
Ron stayed calm. "There's still time."
"What?" He asked, confused.
"You can stop now. You can do what she thinks is right."
"Wha- What do you mean?" He asked, the anger inside of him slowly dissipating.
"Stop this. Don't hurt anyone, anymore. Please, for me, for her. No more hurting. Do what she would do."
Logan could only stare, taking this all in, waiting for Ron to continue.
"I promised my loyalty to Kim the day we met, the day we became best friends. I love her more than anything else in the world, and I'm willing to say it to the world, just like you would for her. Do what she asks of you, to do the right thing. For her." Ron finished, the rain soaking into his skin.
All was silent, as Logan whispered one word, as the tear he had been fighting finally made its way out. "Anna…"
And just like that, the rain stopped, the flames disappeared, and all was calm.
"You're right." He whispered. Still holding the Staff, he looked at them. "You must finish it."
"What?" Ron looked confused.
"Finish it." Logan nodded sadly. "You know how. Now hurry up and do it, Ron Stoppable, Kim Possible, rodent… Now."
Somehow, all was clear. Silently, Kim and Ron held up their weapons, and crossed them together. Rufus, nodding, hopped on top of the fused weapons, and felt a power course through him, as he stared at Logan.
"Farewell, Team Lotus." For the first time ever, he smiled, making him look… Human. "And thank you."
And at that moment, a brilliant silver beam erupted from the Lotus Claws that Rufus wore, and connected with Logans chest.
Xxx
People all around Middleton felt the ground beneath them shake, as an explosion of shining white light engulfed the town, surrounding all its inhabitants. Kim Possible, Ron Stoppable, and Rufus the naked mole rat finally finished the prophecy that started so long ago, and a man that once turned evil, turned good…
And was finally able to rest in piece, knowing that his loved one was now with him once again.
Xxx
The light slowly faded, leaving three young adults, as well a naked mole rat, staring at the spot where Logan had once been…
But all that remained, was a long, silver Staff.
Next chapter will be the last, and once again, I'll be putting the Epilouge up atthe same time. R&R, if you have the time.