Loooooong new chapter! OK, maybe notthat long.I switched back and forth from good guys to villains. The italicized part is the real Nattie's point of view.

The HMS Constantine IV sailed across the Strait of Dardanelles into the blue Mediterranean.

"So this is a routine Sunday for you?" Kim asked. They were on deck, out of earshot to the other people on board.

"Yes. Sail over to Italy on the turbo speed schooner, wave to people on shore, go to Sunday Mass at the Vatican, same old thing week after week," Lee replied boredly.

"That doesn't sound so horrible," said the undercover teen.

"Wait til we reach land. Reporters, screaming fans, suck-up Cardinals that fawn over King Leo.
Its too much to bear!"

Then Izzy and Saara walked over to their side of the ship.

"Flirting with the first mate and buttering up the captain at the same time-how does she do it?" Saara was obviously talking about the eldest sister.

A guard moved closer to them. A guard who, Kim noticed, had been staring at them for a while with an amused look. She prepared herself to throw him overboard if the need arose.

"Excuse me, Your Majesties." He was a soft-spoken older man. The grandfather type, really.

"You seem to be tired with this monotonous tradition, and I was wondering if you would be interested in hearing an ancient tale of our great nation."

They consented.

"Long, long ago, a free-spirited young royal, not unlike yourselves, decided to leave his home in search of adventure.The boy found a jewel in the midst of dark waters, an unspoiled island. It became the New Byzantine Empire, and he became Emperor Constantine IV- the very person this ship is named for. He set up a fair, justified government so his new land could flourish beyond any other."

"Um, I don't mean to be rude, Sir, but we already learned about the founding history," Izzy interrupted.

The security guard chuckled. "But what you have not learned, Princess, is that there is much more to the story. After the Emperor had established our country, he decided that the crown would pass on to the most worthy person, relative or not. His oldest son was outraged by this, so while his father lay on his deathbed he had the original law document hidden, Lord knows where."

"Nobody ever mentioned this part," Lee murmured.

"Legend says," the man continued. "That the document, Constantine's Code, was never found. Meanwhile, descendants of the King proved to be terrible rulers. Each added more awful rules to the new laws. And the real foundation of New Byzantium was lost forever."

The four sisters were shocked by the tragic story. Before anyone could ask questions, the guard winked mysteriously and wandered off.

"Weird. I wonder why we never heard that before," Saara said.

"Do you think it's true?" Kim alias Nattie asked.

"I don't know."

There was silence for the rest of the voyage.

Monkey Fist hadn't been this happy since DNAmy had mutated his hands and feet. Now he had the secrets of New Byzantium, which he would use to take over the world and decare himself Supreme Monkey Master!

"Sacred writings in ancient monkey temples have told of the great treasure hidden in New Byzantium.You have no idea how long I have waited for this, Senior! I have what I need, so do what you wish with the girl," he looked blissfully at the package that contained the imperial info.

"That's Senor Senior Sr. to you, Ape Man!" It had been difficult to crack the royal brat. Sr. had used a mind tapping device pre-owned by a Dr. Drakken. He usually detested used merchandise but the salesman assured him it was one of a kind.

"I have carried out my end of the bargain. Dispose of her yourself!" With that, he was gone.

"Very well," Monkey Fist's eyes became sinister. "Monkey ninjas, rip her to shreds!" He laughed maniacally.

It hurt her ears; he laughed like a, well, a monkey. She couldn't remember much. Being taken by the green woman was clear enough, so was the muscular moron who tried to hit on her. Then- nothing.

The monkey ninjas attacked loyally.
"Back off, you hairy freaks!" Nattie jousted at them with a strange simian sword she found laying on the ground.
The ninjas retreated, thinking she was actually going to stab them.
"This is not supposed to happen, insubordinate captive-"

"Hold it right there, Monkey!" a voice called suddenly.
"And hand over the Royal secrets."

Monkey Fist whimpered, then did as he was told. The newcomer was downright scary.

"Princess Natalia, I'm Malika Singh for Celebrity World. What is the deal between your sister and the Spanish ambassador?"

"Princess, is it true that the Southern Alliance is buying nuclear weapons from North Korea?"

"Are you planning on joining a convent if you don't become Queen, Your Highness?"

Kim couldn't take it anymore. These people were bombarding them with the most ridiculous questions. The next reporter who came up to her with a crazy rumor was not going home in one piece, that was for sure!

Finally, they ducked into the protected area of Vatican City. She had never had to save the pope, so at least he wouldn't be suspicious.

Things were okay from there. She even got to talk to Ron while everyone was busy with brunch.

"Kim! Is this not the coolest place ever?"

"Um- Ron, you're Jewish remember?"

"No, I was talking about the continental buffet! This is the first time I've had Mexican food in two days."

"Oh. Any leads in the case?"

"Huh? Sorry, I got lost in the nachos for a minute. Yeah, its weird. They found Drakken's latest lair. He swears he's never even heard of this country. And Shego- she's on vacation in Las Vegas. They tracked her down at the hotel."

"Maybe Shego pulled the kidnapping for someone else."

"Yeah, not that I don't care about getting the princess back, but your 'sister' is really freaking me out! She follows me around and calls me Ronnie. Its awful-"

Suddenly she kissed him on the lips.

"Stick it out, Ron. Please, for me?" She used the puppy dog pout.

"Gweghdesfivd," he answered in gibberish.

"Hmm?" Kim could tell it had worked.

"Sure Kim. Whatever you want." Ron still hadn't recovered.
Just then a flash went off and they saw a camera man hiding in a fake plant.

Kim could imagine the next day's farfetched headlines: Youngest Princess's Secret Affair With Rich Baron!

'I don't have time for this,' she thought, punching the man's camera. The lens shattered; the picture-taker dropped it and ran.

"Wicked move, KP! I think they're boarding the ship again."

"Yeah.We'd better get going. There was the strangest guard earlier and-"

"Nattie, Ronaldo, there you are!" Ali popped up. "We're leaving. Oh, Baron, I almost forgot. Adriana requests that you join us on the Constantine for the return voyage."

"Gracias, I'd love to!" Ron said in his Ronaldo voice.

Any guesses on Monkey Fist's mysterious visitor? Hint: the person has been mentioned/seen/heard on more than one episode. Its kind of starting to come together now. Still a puzzle piece missing...