Kim Possible and Street Hawk: Daughter of Mach p 9
Disclaimer: I do not own Kim Possible or Street Hawk. Wish I did though.
The Prison and Infiltration
In Beijing, Lily is trying to keep her strength up. The gunshot wound to her shoulder was treated, but it still hurt like heck. After all, the Doctor didn't even use anesthetic when he removed the slug! Lily snarls savagely as the door opens and Wang enters her cell.
"Did you know that there was another traitor here, Ms. Mach? This one claimed to be an operative for Global Justice, so I had my men execute him in the worst way possible."
He leans closer to her and adds, "We shoved bamboo under his fingernails and burned him, little by little. However, we won't use that method with you. No, your death will be somewhat quicker, if not more painful."
Lily snorts and says, "Eat shit and die, asshole. If my ex-boyfriend was alive still, he'd kick your ass from here to Mars. So chew on that, shit for brains."
Wang slaps her and yells, "You will learn your place before you die, woman! Count on it!" Lily manages to give him the finger before he drops her tray and storms out of her cell, saying, "Don't forget, a man can change his mind just like a woman can. Your death can either happen today or tomorrow as planned. Keep that in mind, Ms. Mach."
He had said the name with so much contempt, that Lily couldn't resist giving him the finger again behind his back. As his footsteps recede, Lily sighs and examines the meal.
She decides that the high school lunches of her day were considerably safer. She then shrugs and proceeds to eat. She starts eating until she hears Jesse's voice again.
"Ew, what is that slop, Lily?"
"I don't really know, Jesse. And I don't think you would care to know either."
"You got a point there. Listen, the Rescue Squad is on the way. That's what I was trying to tell you earlier, but I thought I'd wait until you were totally alone. You won't believe this, but Jessica's coming as well."
Confused, Lily asks, "How can it come? You're dead, Jesse."
Smiling, Jesse replies, "I may be dead, but I do keep up to date. It's part of being part of the Street Hawk family. You'll see what I mean." Chuckling, he adds, "In any case, it'll be good to see Wang get his. That's for sure."
Lily starts laughing as she eats the slop, causing Jesse to blanch in disgust. Before he fades out, he says, "You've got to eat some real food soon, Lily. Because that shit will kill you before you even face the firing squad or whatever other means Wang has in mind for you." He then waves in good-bye to Lily and fades out.
Lily nods and replies, "I know, Jesse. But apparently they never heard of chili-dogs around here." She then stretches out and walks around her cell.
She goes to the nearest window and says, "God, I know I haven't prayed as of late. But please, let me see my daughter again before I die. Just so I know she's in good hands." Sobbing, she falls to the floor and weeps bitterly, wondering if she even made the right choice in leaving the States.
In International airspace, War Bird and Sky Base are rapidly approaching the Chinese territorial marker. Norman says, "On my mark, descend to twenty feet above sea level. Three, two, one, mark." At that, both aircraft descend to the appropriate height and start their infiltration.
Dr. Director then comes on the line and asks, "Ron, you ready on your end?"
"Affirmative, Dr. Director. The weapons cowls have been switched out and I'm reading all green on all systems."
"Roger that. War Bird, engage stealth and cross your fingers."
"Copy that." Bonnie flips the switch for the stealth system and gets a green on her monitor. "Stealth is operational, Dr. Director. I'm picking up Mig-28s. They're heading for the decoy."
"Copy, I see them. Proceed as planned. Let's listen to the exchange, shall we?"
Snickering, Bonnie turns the communications module to the frequency that Dr. Director had given the team. Luckily, the translation circuit is working as well.
"Attention, Global Justice aircraft, you are approaching sovereign Chinese airspace. You are ordered to turn back immediately."
"Negative. We are under orders to extract one Lily Mach, whom you are unlawfully holding prisoner. Any interference, and we will not hesitate to blow your dog-eatin' asses away. Is that understood?"
"Yankee dogs! I'll show you dog-eater! Let's get them!" At that, an intense air battle begins.
Snickering, Dr. Director says, "Once we get inside China, I'll call them off and we can proceed with our mission. War Bird, go to whisper mode, if you please."
"With pleasure, Dr. Director." Hirotaka engages the baffles, allowing for a quiet ride.
On Sky Base, Jessica is preparing her gear for the mission. She loads the ammunition into the magazines, a grenade into the launcher and puts on the vest. She then gets into Sand Hawk with Kim and the two ladies engage in girl talk.
"So Kim, how long have you known Ron?"
"Ever since Pre-K, Jessica. How about you? Any dear friends of yours in China?"
Jessica shakes her head sadly and replies, "No. Because my name was not Chinese, I was made fun of by the other children in school. The teachers didn't like me very much either. Even though I did my homework, I had still gotten bad grades. Mom was seriously pissed at the system. So, she took me out of school and taught me at home." She looks over at Kim and remarks, "You and Bonnie haven't always been friends, have you."
Kim nods and replies, "That we weren't. She'd always call Ron a loser and try her best to humiliate me in front of the others." Kim then tells her of the time that Ron finally stood up to Bonnie and told her what she wasn't.
In stitches, Jessica says, "No wonder she went to have a make-over of sorts done. I'm surprised that she didn't slap him silly."
Kim grins and giggles, saying, "I'm glad she didn't. Otherwise, I would have torn her head off and kicked a field goal with it."
In the cockpit, Dr. Director, Norman and Jane are monitoring the coastline until Dr. Director feels it's time for the decoy to retire themselves for the night.
"GJ rescue flight, this is Dr. Director. Abort mission. I say again, abort mission. Two baby carriages have been spotted in the area. They may be hostile. Is that understood?"
"GJ rescue flight, roger. Aborting rescue mission. Be advised that five Mig-28s are down and we lost one of ours. Feet are wet, looks like he managed to eject. Request permission to recover the pilot."
"Granted." Turning her attention to the Migs, she says, "Attention hostile aircraft, you have destroyed property belonging to Global Justice. The only way to avoid charges against you is to allow our pilots to recover their comrade. Is that understood?"
"Understood, Yankee dog-bitch."
Dr. Director is sorely tempted to ignore her own orders, but manages to reign in her temper. She then says, "I'll remember what you called me, you dog-eatin' asshole."
Cutting communications before the pilot can retort, she looks at them and says, "What? Can't a director of an Agency dedicated to Justice have a little fun and swear every now and then?"
Norman chuckles and replies, "It's just that, we've never seen that side of you before, Dr. Director."
She merely shrugs and says, "After a while, this job will really grind on your nerves. I'm surprised I have any left."
She then checks her watch and says, "I'd better check in with Hu Wong." She returns to the console, reactivates the communication system and sets it to GJ's frequency. "This is GJ Lead calling China 1. China 1, do you copy, over?"
The console comes alive with a voice, but not Wong's voice. "GJ Lead, it's my pleasure to inform you that your spy has been liquidated, just like one of your pilots. Unfortunately, your organization has killed five of my best pilots in their aggressive actions. They were fortunate that you had called them away, otherwise you'd be burying the rest of the hostile pilots that work for you."
Dr. Director snarls as she says, "Wang, this is your last chance. Put Lily Mach on a plane before we're tempted to try again. Only this time, we'll do a better job."
Wang laughs with contempt as he says, "A decadent Agency with a woman giving commands. I never thought I'd see the day." His tone then turns sinister as he adds, "Perhaps you should visit China. I show you good time, yes?"
Snorting, Dr. Director says, "You don't have what it takes, mouse-balls. Besides, I don't think my boyfriend would appreciate it."
"Oh, and what does he do? Is he one of your office workers?"
"No, he's a Canadian spy. He's very handsome while you are so ugly, your Mom tried to have you killed so she can try again for another child. Of course, it wouldn't have done much good because chances are good that your Mom's ugly as shit as well."
Yelling obscenities over the air, Wang tells her what he's going to do to her.
Without replying, Dr. Director turns off the com unit and contentedly says, "That was more fun than should have been allowed by law."
At that, the others start laughing, pleased that their Liaison Officer had finally come out of her shell.