Kim Possible and Street Hawk: Confrontation p 18
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Return to Middleton and Norman's News
During the flight back to Middleton, Street Hawk and the others reflect on the day's activities. When the Mole broke the surface of the ground, it had worried Sand Hawk, Ninja and War Bird to no end. But they were quickly relieved when they saw Street Hawk at the door, wheeling the cycle out of the digging vehicle. They were quickly dismayed when he flipped his visor, tears in his eyes.
He quickly told Sand Hawk what had happened, prompting Sand Hawk to grip him in a death grip, around his abdomen. When he mentioned the car being buried, she then shook him silly, telling him, 'A car can be replaced. You can't, you silly bird.' She wrapped him in another hug, slung his visor back down, allowed him to turn around and wave good-bye to the Thunderbirds.
War Bird then lowered one of the side doors, allowing Street Hawk to load the cycle into the back while Ninja lowered the winch cables. Sand Hawk then scurried hooking the cables the same places she had attached the cables as before. War Bird and Ninja then powered up the helicopter, closed the door and took up the slack in the cables, allowing Sand Hawk to climb back into the dune buggy's driver seat. The helicopter then lifted off, turned around and made it's way back to Middleton.
Ron and Kim then took off their helmets, let out a sigh of relief and decide to talk dirty to each other. They bring out their old communication devices and start yakking with each other. This prompts Bonnie and Hirotaka to engage in their own mushiness as well. This goes on during the flight, with all parties gasping for breath.
Upon returning to Middleton, Kim and Ron return Sand Hawk to the air field and ride to Command Center together on the cycle, leaving Bonnie and Hirotaka on the helicopter all alone. As Kim and Ron ride together, they see the Cemetery where Yori was buried. They then decide to stop in and pay their respects. Once they reach her gravesite, they remove their helmets after ensuring there is nobody else around them.
Kim then says, "Take as long as you need, Ron." He nods and walks to the headstone, smiling as he sees the words.
Ron kneels and says, "Hey, Yori. Sorry I haven't been by lately. Insanely busy I've been. Stopping criminals all over the world really doesn't leave time to visit friends. Especially those that made impacts on our lives. Just thought I should let you know that Yamanouchi was saved, as was the Lotus Blade. It's in the main building of the school, where it belongs. Needless to say, you and Master Sensei have been avenged. You'll be meeting a new friend soon. Monkey Fist's brother. He did a noble thing and paid dearly for it. Please watch over him. His name's Baron Gregory Fiske. And me. I'm still Street Hawk. I just wish I was able to tell you before you left this plane of existence. Take care my friend. I think Kim and I should bring our triplets by here so they can learn about you. Who knows? We may send them to Yamanouchi for a month when they're older."
He then gets up, smiles and adds, "Miss you, Yori." He walks over to Kim, takes her arm and the couple then walk back to the cycle. They exchange a passionate kiss, put their helmets back on, mount the cycle and leave the Cemetery, not seeing a mist come out of the grave. The mist takes shape, the form of a female clearly visible.
The apparition then smiles and says, "Thank you, Stoppable-san. I look forward to meeting your triplets. And I will indeed look for our new friend. I will always watch over you, Ron-san." Yori's spirit then fades away, a gentle smile on it's face.
Later that evening, Norman and Jane are relaxing at home after having taken James and Amanda Possible home while they were unconscious. It wasn't easy convincing Nana Possible to allow them to enter the house with her son and daughter-in-law, but the triplets' reaction to Norman allowed her to make a judgment call. One that she did not regret one bit. She had gotten to know Norman and Jane, only the relevant parts regarding them knowing Kim and Ron. Nothing else was discussed. Yet she couldn't help a feeling of knowing them, yet not, all around her.
Jane tousles Norman's hair as it lies in her lap, him being clearly exhausted from the day's events. She then smiles warmly at him when she remembers that he had gotten an important piece of mail via Government courier. She gently lifts his head up, goes to the table, picks up the envelope and kisses him awake.
Norman opens his eyes and asks, "What's up, Jane?"
"Norman, this came for you today. Government courier. Do you think it could have something to do with Operation Street Hawk?"
Norman's face breaks out in a sweat as he gently grips the envelope and softly replies, "Only one way to find out, honey. Let's open it together." Jane nods softly as the two open the envelope. Norman then pulls out the paper and reads it.
'Operation Street Hawk: Classified Top Secret. Project number SH-126. Objectives achieved. Report to Senate Subcommittee two months from receipt of notification. Decision will then be made regarding Local Law Enforcement Agencies receiving SH-126. Please bring all associated materials including your team and all vehicles for inspection by members of Subcommittee.'
Jane reads at the bottom and says, "Looks like there's a side-note, Norman. It says, 'Congratulations Norman. Looks like your dream may well be realized yet. I'll be pulling for you on my end.' Norman, do you know what this means?"
Norman softly nods and exclaims, "All my hard work had paid off! The others will be thrilled! All the good work they had done all over the place is because of their teamwork and the vehicles! They belong there as much as I do!" He then jumps up, grabs Jane, picks her up and gives her a massive kiss in celebration. Without wasting any further time, he and Jane leave their apartment and go to the houses of their team. Bonnie and Hirotaka are elated, giving Norman a congratulatory hug and a solid thumping on his back.
Kim and Ron's reactions are slightly more excited. Ron gets the idea to treat Norman to a celebration dinner, along with the others, at Bueno Nacho.
Kim then jokingly says, "No contests this time, guys. This is supposed to be a celebration, not a frat party."
Norman, intrigued, asks, "What kind of contests?"
Ron chuckles wickedly and replies, "Naco eating, Diablo sauce drinking, Burrito belching. You know, the whole nine yards."
Norman, torn, replies, "Let's go with the Naco contest. It sounds safer and less disgusting."
Ron, ignoring Kim's harsh glare, says, "Fine choice, Norman. How about you Bonnie and Hirotaka? You want in on this?"
Bonnie smiles her barracuda smile and says, "I'm in, Ron. I've been hungry all day today. This contest should fill me up quite nicely. How about you, Hirotaka?"
"No thanks, Bonnie-kun. Perhaps I'll try the Diablo contest sometime soon. One thing though. How does it taste?"
Kim giggles and says, "Oh Rufus. Diablo for Hirotaka if you please." Rufus chitters happily, goes to the counter, gets a packet of Diablo from Ned, brings it Hirotaka and bows softly to Hirotaka. Hirotaka then softly lifts the packet from Rufus' paws, not knowing what he's in for.
Looking around the table, he sees forced smiles on everybody's faces, grins and asks, "What's the worst that could happen?" He then rips open the packet, squirts it into his mouth and swallows. Ten seconds later, his face is glowing bright red, five seconds later a scream is heard and flames are shooting from his mouth. It takes fifty super size cups of ice water to cool his face down.
When he is cool enough, his tongue not quite working yet, Ron says, "Don't worry, Hirotaka. For I will train you in the way of the hot sauce." Hirotaka's eyes bulge out and he runs from the restaurant screaming. Bonnie shoots him a nasty glare as do the others and Ron asks, "Was it something I said?" Bonnie can't hold her glare anymore and she bursts out laughing as do the others.
She then says, "Sadly Ron, not everybody enjoys Diablo hot sauce." On that note, they held the Naco eating contest. This time, it was a tie between Ron and Bonnie, having both eaten 49 Nacos while Norman could only down 10 of them. Upside was, nobody blew their meals and left for home quite satisfied.
Bonnie comes across Hirotaka in the park and softly says, "Time to go home, honey."
Hirotaka looks at Bonnie, smiles weakly and replies, "That wasn't my finest time. Was it, Bonnie?" Bonnie could only smile softly back at him and shake her head no. He then goes on. "At the school, when there was a success among our students, we would have a pop quiz. I guess these contests of Ron's are like those at the school."
"That's one way of putting it, Hirotaka."
"Well, guess I better practice before the next 'pop quiz'. Wouldn't you say so, my darling, Bonnie?"
"That would be a very good idea, honey."
At Monique's apartment, Scott is sitting on her couch while she checks her messages. She then comes in and says, "Brick went into the Marine Corps, training to be a sniper. I hope he does all right."
Scott smiles, gets up, embraces her and says, "As long as he keeps his heart, he'll be just fine. Now to get this out of the way." He then gets onto his knee, brings out the ring and asks, "Monique Thompson, you bring out the best in me. On that note,will you marry me?"
Monique's scream is so loud, all of Middleton hears it. "Yes, I will!" Scott is dazed from the high volume as Monique calms down and softly says, "Yes, I will, Scott Tracy. I love you so much."
Scott smiles and replies, "Right back at you, Monique." The new couple then embrace and kiss passionately, even through the pounding on Monique's door and floor. Pounding and yelling of neighbors to keep it down.