Two months later, Drakken was still elusive, but natural and man-made disasters still needed Team Possible's attention, and they did not neglect their duty.
Yori had slipped into the team just as if she had always been there. She and Adrena continued to grow closer. Ron and Kim spent a lot of time together, as well.
One morning, Adrena called a meeting, and everyone came to the conference room.
"I have an announcement," she said, looking very nervous.
Everyone looked around and shared a secret smile. Ron and Kim squeezed hands under the table.
"Or rather, WE have an announcement," she clarified, and held out her hand to Yori. The latter stood and joined her at the front of the table, taking her hand. She was smiling shyly, face red.
"I have a question," said Kim, seriously.
Yori and Adrena suddenly looked afraid.
"Are you happy?" she said, shocking them both.
They looked at each other with smiles. "Yes," they answered.
Everyone erupted in applause, taking the couple by surprise.
"All of you knew?" Yori asked.
Ron laughed. "To be a ninja, you're not always as subtle as you think, Yori. We've known for weeks. We were just waiting for you two to tell us."
The Japanese girl blushed harder.
"So... you're all okay with this?" asked Adrena, putting her arm around Yori's shoulders.
"Of course we are," answered Kim, "Why would your gender preference make any difference?
We're your friends, and we support you."
"Thank you," said Adrena, blushing, "We were afraid you might hate us."
"Never gonna happen," said Bonnie.
Ron went over to Yori. "I do have a question, though. Were you ever really interested in me?"
"Hai, I was, until you told me about Kim-chan," Yori answered, "I do not know the English word, but I have always liked both genders."
"Bisexual," supplied Adrena, in a whisper. Yori ducked her head.
Bonnie and Tara hugged them both. "We're really happy for you," Tara said.
"Are you and Bonnie-chan a couple?" asked Yori in Tara's ear during the hug.
Tara let her go, and shook her head, blushing in her turn. "No, we're just really close friends, and have been for years, like Ron and Kim before they hooked up."
"You work so well together, I have wondered," said Yori.
"We've always been that way, for some reason. Ever since we met in middle school, we've been friends," said Tara, "We're as close as two straight women are ever likely to be."
"I hope my relationship with A-chan will be like that," Yori answered.
"A-chan?" asked Tara, brow wrinkling.
"A term of affection for Adrena-chan," Yori explained.
Tara giggled. "I like it."
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One afternoon several days later, Wade called Kim in her office.
"Kim, we got a hit on the site. An expedition to the wilderness in China has recovered a set of scrolls written by the Mystical Monkey Monks, and wants Team Possible to protect them. They got word that Monkey Fist is very interested," he said.
"That sounds like a good way to test our teamwork. Thanks Wade, I'll let the others know," she answered.
An hour later, the five members of Team Possible were in the air, heading for China. Kim,
Ron, Bonnie, and Tara were in mission clothes, but Yori wore her ninja clothes.
The Kimjet Ron had bought Kim when he was rich from naco royalties had spent the last several years in storage, since she couldn't afford to fly it. But now it had been brought back into service. Wade had upgraded the robot pilot, and the plane now sported just about anything they would need on a mission.
Over the drop point they all donned parachutes, since there was no place to land. The Kimjet was cleared to land at the airport of the expedition's destination city.
Once on the ground, Yori melted into the foliage, and was gone. This was now a standard proceedure for Team Possible.
Ron had the Lotus Blade, but the others were equipped only with standard Team Possible issued equipment.
Using the sensors in the Kimmunicator, Kim located the expedition and led the way to it.
There were several trucks and jeeps waiting for them, the members of the expedition eating lunch. They stood and looked as Team Possible approached.
"Kim Possible!" said a familiar figure, shaking her hand, "It's good to see you and Ronald again!"
"Professor Akari? Why are you here? Aren't ancient scrolls out of your field?" Kim asked.
"Well, the original purpose of this trip was to find and study new species of insects," he answered, "Finding the scrolls was just a lucky happenstance. Then we heard of that 'Monkey Fist' person, and his interest in them, so I thought ofcalling you."
"Okay," she answered, "These are my other team members, Bonnie Rockwaller, and Tara Matthews."
"Very glad to meet you," said Akari, shaking their hands. Then he turned to the other people who were watching the greetings. "This is the extra security I was waiting for. Let's move on. It's still three days to home."
They got into the jeeps, and continued down a track so faint it could hardly be called that, and Kim wondered how the drivers knew where to go.
As they travelled, all four continued to scan the area for anything suspicious.
Several hours later they stopped for the evening. Bonnie grumbled about being sore from the bouncing around, but not too loudly. There had been no sign of Yori since they arrived, but they all knew she was nearby.
Dinner was brought out; make your own sandwiches with various condiments. Kim made two,
and as soon as she could excused herself and went into the brush. She looked around, and Yori appeared from a deep shadow. She removed her hood, and ducked her head to Kim.
"Nothing to report, Okashira," she said.
Kim handed her one of the sandwiches. "That's good. Maybe he won't show."
"I know Ron-kun wants to meet him in battle once again," said Yori, opening the wrapping and taking a bite.
"Yeah, that really needs to be settled," Kim said.
Yori nodded, and took another bite.
"What was that word you called me? Oka...?" asked Kim.
"Okashira. It means 'leader'," answered Yori.
Kim nodded, smiling. "Okay. Thanks."
The next day and night passed without incident, but the last day before civilization was different.
About ten in the morning, Yori suddenly dropped into the jeep Kim was riding in without warning. This almost sent several members of the expedition into heart failure, until Kim told them Yori was part of their team.
"What is it?" Kim asked, turning to her.
"There are sounds of fighting in that direction, about half a kilometer away. The screams of monkeys can be heard as well," she said, pointing.
"That explains the weird feelings I've had all morning," said Ron, "Let's go."
"Bonnie, Tara, you stay here and guard in case it's a diversion," said Kim.
"On it," said Bonnie, and she and Tara started to walk the perimeter, communicators in hand.
Kim, Ron, and Yori crept through the forest in the direction indicated. Some ten minutes later, they came upon the first sign something was wrong. A dead monkey, dressed like a ninja, lay in their path, it's neck broken.
Ron drew the Lotus Blade, and they crept forward. Soon they heard the sounds of fighting,
and moved in behind some bushes. They carefully looked between the branches.
All around the clearing were dead monkey ninjas. At least thirty had met their demise at the hands of three women who were standing with their backs to Team Possible. All three were dressed in Shego's jumpsuit, and had black hair down to their shoulders.
One was holding a monkey ninja by its neck. She gave a quick twist, and with a crack it stopped moving and screeching. She tossed it away like so much garbage.
The three looked down at a larger object on the ground; apparently a person.
"Your monkeys are defeated, and now it is your turn to join them," one of them said.
There was no reply.
Suddenly Ron jumped into the clearing, followed by Yori and Kim. At the noise, the three women turned to see what was going on.
"CeCes!" breathed Kim, and indeed that's what they were.
"Intruders!" said one of the CeCes.
"Identify," said another.
"Kim Possible and her sidekick, name uncertain," said the third.
"Ron Stoppable! How many times do I have to tell you that?" he almost shouted.
"Data added to file," said all three CeCes.
"Third person unknown," said the third CeCe.
Kim took a step forward, and the first CeCe held up her hand.
"Do not attack, Kim Possible, I have a message to deliver to you," it said.
"What is the message?" she asked, almost a growl.
The CeCe held her hands up about a foot apart, palms facing each other. A square of light appeared between them, and a moment later Dr. Drakken appeared on the square. He looked the same, except for a few strands of grey hair on his temples.
"Kim Possible!" he said, "I hoped this message would be delivered now. It's been a long time, but I haven't been idle! What you see here is Phase Two of my ultimate plan to rule the world!" He laughed his evil laugh. "I am eliminating all the villians who will not swear fealty to me! Monkey Dolt refused, so I set this trap for him."
Kim, Ron, and Yori came to a sudden realization.
"That's right; there never were any 'Mystical Monkey Scrolls'." He laughed again. "Phase Two is now at an end. Phase Three will begin very shortly. And if you want a hint of what that is, ask the CeCes what their production numbers are." The blue-skinned villian grinned, and disappeared.
The CeCe dropped her hands.
"What are your production numbers?" asked Kim.
"I am CeCe Number 10,455," said the first one.
"I am CeCe Number 789,008," said the second.
"I am CeCe Number 2,890,498," said the third.
Ron, Kim, and Yori looked stricken.
"Goodbye, Kim Possible, we will meet again," said Number 10,455. The three vibrated briefly,
then disappeared.