Kim Possible and Street Hawk: Daughter of Mach p 2

Altobelli and a Call to Norman

Jessica is numb as Sandy guides her to the Commissioner's office. 'Daddy was Street Hawk? And he saved lives? How?'

Sandy knocks on the door and says, "Jessica Chang to see you, Commissioner."

"Come on in, Sandy and Jessica." Jessica sees a large man sitting behind a desk with a bottle of antacid with him. "Ms. Chang, I'm Commissioner Leo Altobelli. I understand you want some answers regarding your Father. First off, I have a question for you. How did you come to find your way here?"

"My Mother told me to come find him. But, since the news is controlled by the Chinese Government, there was no way she could have known about Daddy's death."

Altobelli nods and says, "Sandy, could you wait outside please? I'll let you know if I need you." Sandy nods and exits the office. "Nice enough, girl. But very tenacious, just like your old man was."

"Did you know that he was Street Hawk?"

"No, not until after his death. But, he did save my life once along with a Federal Agent and a visiting Diplomat, even though the Diplomat was never the target. The Agent was the actual target." He opens a drawer and brings out a file, saying, "I figured that sooner or later, your Mother would get curious about him. Seeing as you're his daughter, I'm letting you take a look first." He then hands it to her.

Jessica opens the folder and is amazed at the clippings inside.

"Mysterious motorcycle stops bandits cold"

"Narcotics boss goes over cliff, Police Commissioner Miller arrested"

"Hit man caught in blast, Street Hawk barely escapes"

The list goes on and on until Jessica comes across what she had been dreading most.

"Former Motorcycle Police Officer Revealed to be Street Hawk After Death"

"Commissioner, how did my Dad get from Motorcycle Officer to Public Relations to Street Hawk?"

"Oh, that's a long story. The second clipping, the people responsible were in that clipping. Basically, your Father was a hot-dog, even on a Police motorcycle. He performed a fool-hardy stunt on a Police motorcycle. As a result I suspended him and his partner/best friend for two weeks to make an example. A couple of days later, your Father was injured and Marty Walsh, his best friend, was dead. Jesse's knee was destroyed. The first clipping was your Father's first action as Street Hawk."

"But how? I mean, it's just not possible."

Altobelli chuckles and replies, "This is the fun part. The Government wanted Jesse as the test pilot. When they learned that he had been hurt, they remembered a prosthesis that was still experimental. Thanks to that prosthesis, your Father was able to become Street Hawk."

"What exactly was Street Hawk, Commissioner?"

"An all-terrain attack motorcycle, basically. Your Father and the cycle's designer worked together to bring it to life. Unfortunately however, given that the citizens wouldn't appreciate an attack motorcycle patrolling their streets, it was declared an underground effort. Of course, I didn't know it at the time."

Jessica swallows hard, as she knows her next question will be difficult. "Where did he die, sir?"

"Culver's Pass. The cycle not only had weapons on-board, but also an emergency tracking system. The designer was so distraught, he figured he'd call the locals first. After all, your Dad was one of ours first. And as usual, that made us his family. One large Police family."

"Did he suffer?"

"No, he died instantly, yet his faced was twisted in pain. But other than that, it was quick. Thank goodness for small favors. If I was in that situation, I'd prefer a quick death rather than a long one."

Jessica, remembering that Altobelli had mentioned a designer, asks, "Is the designer still alive, sir? If so, where is he? There's so much I want to ask him."

Altobelli grins and says, "I figured it would come to this sooner or later. I've been meaning to talk to him for a long time." He brings out the number for the new Command Center and puts the phone on speaker. He then dials the number and they listen to it ring. When the line picks up, they hear a weary voice.

"Tuttle."

"Norman, Leo Altobelli here. How are you doing?"

"I'm doing fine. Street Hawk's still fighting the good fight still and Sand Hawk's with him."

"Interesting you should happen to mention Street Hawk."

"Really? Why's that Commissioner?"

"Because there's someone that would like to speak with you on the subject." He then nods for Jessica to proceed and she leans forward.

"Mr. Tuttle, my name's Jessica Chang. It seems we have a mutual acquaintance. Lily Chang."

"Lily Chang, I haven't heard that name in years. Wait a minute. You're her daughter, aren't you?"

"That I am, Mr. Tuttle. I have reason to believe that you knew my Father. Jesse Mach." Suddenly, they hear a loud thud on the phone. "Mr. Tuttle, are you all right? Mr. Tuttle?"

"Yes, I'm okay. Jesse had a daughter and didn't even know it. Wow."

Jessica then remembers what Norman said and asks, "If my Dad's dead, then who's Street Hawk?"

"I'll tell you what. You'll get a full briefing when my team and I get there. We're getting ready to go on vacation as soon as Street Hawk gets these robbers off the streets."

"Why can't the Police handle it?"

"These guys are using grenade launchers. They already toasted ten squad cars using high explosive grenades. Very nasty they are."

Altobelli then says, "I'll let you and your team get back to work then. Keep in touch so we'll know when to expect you."

"You got it, Commissioner. Talk to you later, Jessica."

Jessica smiles and replies, "I'm looking forward to it, Mr. Tuttle." At that, the phone conversation ends.

Jessica looks nervously at Altobelli and asks, "What kind of missile killed my Father anyway?"

Altobelli sighs and replies, "It was a radar-guided missile. Once it has a lock on you, you're done. Your Father never had a chance at survival. Even if he did jump before the missile fired, it would have gotten him anyways. I guess he realized it before he died."

"How did the thieves get hold of such weapons? That kind of stuff should only be used by the Military."

Altobelli sighs even harder, knowing it's going to be difficult for him to say. "The former Commissioner of the Department was to blame for it. You see, he started the group that killed your Father. It was known as the Sho-Da-Kah. They had stolen military weapons from an old Army installation fifty miles from here. That was how they had gotten their weapons. Norman sent me the post-action notes from his journey on the warpath. In any case, I've been thinking of going out to Jesse's grave. Would you care to accompany me, Miss Mach?"

Jessica blushes at the use of her Father's surname and says, "I'd be proud to come along and wear my Father's surname, Commissioner. I need to tell my Mother first. Would that be all right?"

"Yes, she should be informed as well." At that, he turns the phone around to face Jessica, allowing her to dial the necessary numbers. The phone rings until they hear a woman answer.

"Chang Residence, this is Lily."

"Mom, it's Jessica. I'm in L.A. I'm afraid I've come across some bad news regarding Father."

"What's that, Jessica?"

"Ms. Chang, this is Commissioner Leo Altobelli, Los Angeles Police Department. It is my sad duty to report to you that Officer Mach was killed in action twenty years ago. To make a long story short, he met the business end of a radar-guided missile and the motorcycle he was on was ultimately destroyed."

They can hear sobbing on the other end of the line and Altobelli goes on. "I don't know if it's any consolation, but he did not suffer much. Death happened almost instantly."

"When I was waiting for him in his apartment, he said a person's name. Norman. Is Norman still alive?"

"Yes, he is. Jessica and I just got off the phone with him. He's working in another Jurisdiction with a new test pilot. They will be coming here sometime soon so they can meet Jessica. In the meantime, I've decided that during her stay here, Jessica could wear the last name Mach. Does it meet with your approval?"

Lily sighs and replies, "If anyone deserves his surname, it's Jessica. She is his little girl after all."

Jessica then says, "Mom, the Commissioner and I are going out to Dad's grave. I'll pass on the message like you wanted me to."

"Thank you, Jessica. I'll talk to you later." At that, the extremely long distance call ends.

Jessica looks up at Altobelli, tears falling from her eyes and says, "Let's go, Commissioner. My Dad's waiting to meet me." Altobelli chuckles and gets up from his desk. Once they leave the office, they see Sandy sitting outside the office, crying openly.

Altobelli squeezes her shoulder and nods his understanding, saying, "It's all right. Come, we're going to Jesse's grave now. Miss Mach will be accompanying us. She has accepted wearing her Father's surname as long as she is here in L.A."

Sandy smiles and says, "I wouldn't have it any other way." At that, the trio head out of the office and see Rachel Adams. She in turn accepts the invitation and gets the full briefing regarding their guest. She squeals in delight and hugs Jessica, welcoming her to the Law Enforcement Family.