Kim Possible and Street Hawk: Daughter of Mach p 13
Disclaimer: I do not own Kim Possible or Street Hawk. Wish I did though.
Aftermath and Vacation Resumes
In China, the Premier is faced with the news that the team had accomplished the rescue and decided to spin himself clean the only way possible. He takes his Makarov, puts it to his temple and pulls the trigger.
Later that day, the Chinese President makes an important announcement. "Earlier today, Team Hawk, with cooperation from Chinese troops along with members of Global Justice, rescued a woman known as Lily Mach from the residence of Captain Hu Chong Wang. Ms. Mach was found inside Captain Wang's mansion and extracted before the mansion was leveled by one of Team Hawk's vehicles. Which one it is, I have no idea. Two Hinds were destroyed, both of them having been in the pocket of Captain Wang, as their names were found in his file cabinet at his office. It is unclear as to what happened to Captain Wang at this point. However, given the circumstances, it's entirely possible that Captain Wang died before the mansion collapsed. I'll give more details as they become available regarding Captain Wang. I will, however, add one more thing. The Chinese Government has offered the job of Diplomat to Lily Mach to any of it's Consulates within the United States. Confidence is high that she'll accept the position."
He then looks around and asks, "Any questions?" Finding none, he nods and says, "This announcement is now over. I thank you for your time." When the press had left, he sits down and rubs his face in his hands.
He then says, "That was way too close. The Four Fathers would not like this one bit. I'll be lucky if I don't wind up sending a bullet through my skull to cover myself."
In the States, Brian, Lily and Jessica meet for the first time. They landed in Middleton where Dr. Director decided to hold a memorial service. Before she does so, Norman presents Lily and Jessica with their new identities.
"I figured since you liked the name so much, I thought, 'Why not?'. Go ahead, open them and see what you think of them."
Their jaws drop when they see the names. 'Lily Ann Mach' and 'Jessica Kimberly Mach'.
Rendered speechless, Lily gives Norman a massive hug and says, "Thank you, Norman. From me to you, thanks for my new name and being Jesse's best friend."
Jessica smiles and adds, "Now that we're officially Machs, we better find a place to live. Preferably where there are no Consulates for any country, especially China." Lily nods in agreement.
Bonnie, having seen the news, slams her fist into her palm and snarls, "I can't believe that the Chinese President has the nerve to do that. I don't see him as being trustworthy at all."
Norman says, "I agree, Bonnie. But for now, all we can do is be happy for our friends and hope that everything works out in the asylum case."
The State Department interviewed each of the young women that was brought out of China and found that if they were to return, they would have been persecuted beyond belief. So they were granted asylum, given new names and homes, each with a good foster family. Which was pretty difficult, given their ages and the lack of good foster homes. So the selections of families were done at random. At that time, three families in Middleton would never be the same again.
Dr. Director then starts the memorial service.
"Operative Huoko Nakasumi."
"Dr. Director."
"Operative Yumi Kyoko."
"Ma'am."
"Operative Hu Wong."
Mr. Nakasumi says, "He's on duty, Dr. Director." Dr. Director nods and goes on.
"Scientist Norman Tuttle."
"Ma'am."
"Cyber-Robotics expert Jane Renton-Tuttle."
"Ma'am."
"Operative Ron Stoppable."
"Dr. Director."
"Operative Kim Possible."
"Ma'am."
"Officer Jesse Mach."
Norman replies, with tears falling, "On duty, Dr. Director."
"Operative Hirotaka Rockwaller."
"Ma'am."
"Operative Bonnie Rockwaller."
"Dr. Director."
"Mr. John Chang."
Huoko says, "Visiting with family, Dr. Director."
"Jessica Mach."
"Ma'am."
"Lily Mach."
"Dr. Director."
"Colonel Brian Mach."
"Ma'am."
At that, 'Taps' plays for Hu Wong and Jesse Mach. John Chang is remembered in silence. When the service is over, Brian and the two operatives for GJ head for their aircraft.
Dr. Director is staring at an empty space when Norman says, "She's been standing there for five minutes. You've known her for some time now. You should go comfort her." Lily nods and walks over to Dr. Director.
The two women talk and then both collapse into each other, sobbing. Feeling almost useless, the team along with Jessica think about leaving the two women be. Ron then looks over at Kim and gets a nod from her while Norman looks over at Jane and gets the same answer.
Both men go over,kneel down and each take one of the women into his arms. Ron takes Dr. Director while Norman takes Lily.
As he holds her, Norman says, "I'm so sorry, Lily."
Lily sniffles and says, "You have nothing to apologize for. You used your instincts and decided that only a woman can comfort another. But sometimes it takes a man to be that woman's rock. In the years after John vanished, I held onto hope that Jesse was all right. I was lied to by the Chinese Government when they told me that John had abandoned me. Matter of fact, before he died, Wang told me that John was trying to get me out of China and back to the States. All because even though Jessica wasn't his, he still wanted the best for her. He said that the Triads formed a group known as the Sho-Da-Kah."
Startled, Norman turns Lily around and asks, "Did you just say the Triad and Sho-Da-Kah?" When Lily nods, he says, "That's the connection. They buy influential members of society and lead them on. It also means that this just got real. Real dangerous and really deadly."
Lily, concerned, asks, "What do we do, Norman?" Norman looks around at his team and Dr. Director before making his decision.
"For now, we lie low. The only way possible is resume our vacation like nothing happened. The Triad took a massive hit, so they'll be looking for us on the streets and in the skies. Perhaps you'd understand better if you see what I'm talking about before we head back to our vacation."
Lily nods and says, "I'd also like to meet their families as well." Norman looks at Ron and gets a nod. He then looks at Kim and gets a nod as well. Both Hirotaka and Bonnie are nodding as well, even though Hirotaka has no living family other than Bonnie and their twins.
So that night, all the families are gathered together at the Rockwaller family mansion when Judith smiles when she sees Bonnie and Hirotaka along with their friends. She then says, "Bon-Bon!" She wraps her daughter in a hug and is surprised when Bonnie hugs her back.
Still smiling, she says, "Lonnie and Connie are still here along with Gordon and Virgil. You wanna talk to them before you go back to what you were doing on vacation?"
Bonnie grins and says, "You bet I do, Mom."
Meanwhile, Lily and Jessica are meeting with the Stoppables and the Possibles. Martha Stoppable says, "It's so nice to meet you and your daughter, Lily. Jessica's a beautiful name. How did you come to name her?"
"I named her after her Father as much as I could. His name was Jesse Mach. Perhaps you knew him better as Street Hawk."
James Possible jumps in and says, "The only Street Hawk that I know of is riding around Middleton, and no one knows who he is."
John Stoppable remarks, "I recall watching the news years ago. A former motorcycle Officer was killed during a pursuit. He was identified as Jesse Mach, also as Street Hawk."
Amanda Possible says, "Well, whoever it is, I'm sure their parents are proud of them for doing the right thing. I know I was whenever Kimmie and Ron came back from a mission."
The rest of the night goes on in silence, as no one wants to ponder the meaning of that comment.
The next morning, the Rockwallers along with the Stoppables, Tuttles and Machs head for the airport in taxis, intent on finishing their vacation and allow Altobelli to meet with Lily so he can give her something important.
Upon arrival in L.A., the group hires four cabs to take them to the Police building. Upon arrival, they head right for Altobelli's office. When they get to his door, Altobelli says, "Come in."
When the team and the Machs are inside the office, he nods, smiles and says, "Nice to see you've gotten your Mom out of there, Jessica. Ms. Chang, welcome to the U.S."
Lily smiles and says, "Thanks, Commissioner. Oh, my last name is Mach now."
Altobelli grins and says, "In that case, it's fitting you get this." He opens his desk drawer and brings out a small case. He gets up, walks around the desk and hands it to Lily, saying, "Go ahead and open it." When she does, her jaw drops wide open and Altobelli explains further.
"It's Jesse's shield. Detective, First Grade. Even though he was with Public Relations and Street Hawk at the same time, he also proved himself to be a Detective of sorts. After the Chief pulled some strings and examined Jesse's file, he promoted Jesse to that shield's rank. Posthumous, unfortunately though."
Tears falling from her eyes, she says, "Thank you, Commissioner Altobelli. It would have meant a lot to Jesse getting this shield in person, but it's appreciated." At that, Norman checks his watch and nods to the others.
He then says, "I'll let you fill Lily in on everything that happened since Jesse died. My friends and I came out here for a vacation, and we're going to enjoy it. Don't worry though. We'll take time to go to Jesse's grave." Altobelli nods as Norman and the team exit the office.
When the team leaves the office, they return to the hotel, after having secured them for the two months and get ready for some fun in the sun.
The Stoppables and Rockwallers go to a dive training facility and get officially certified for scuba diving, without any influence from Kim regarding her status as a former teen heroine. Once they get done with that, both couples enjoy a day of scuba diving and sex with their spouses.
Once they return to the beach after diving, they find an unpleasant sight. The same loser that was at the Airport is on Ron's towel, enjoying their nachos.
He then looks up, sees Kim and says, "Hi babe. Ready for a romantic night with me?"
Kim sighs and says, "I'm not interested in you, shit for brains. I'm a happily married woman, in love with the most perfect guy in the world."
He scoffs and asks, "This loser? He's a wimp." Suddenly, he finds Ron's foot planted firmly on his throat and feeling the pressure increase.
"Wimp, am I? Loser, am I? The only loser or wimp I see around here is you. So, here's what you're going to do after I take my foot off. You're going to get off my towel, apologize to my wife, buy us some more nachos and then you're going to leave the area. You'll just walk away if you know what's good for you."
"If I don't? What then, wimpy loser?"
Ron increases the pressure on the guy's neck and replies, "I tear off your head. In case you think I'm joking, note serious face."
Not wanting to take any chances with the group's temper, the jerk pretends to agree. When the pressure is off his neck, he then runs away without doing anything that Ron said for him to do.
Meanwhile, back in China, a meeting is taking place. "It's too bad the Premier killed himself before the whole plan came to fruition. He would have enjoyed the looks on the people's faces when we swoop majestically into town."
A woman's voice replies, somewhat timidly, "I think our main concern should be Team Hawk along with it's allies."
Another voice comes out, yet not so timidly, "For now, we let them think they'd won. We wait for two months before we launch our attack on America's way of life."
The woman asks, somewhat bolder this time, "Where do we launch the attack?"
"Michigan, an area known as Delta City, along with a slum known as Old Detroit. Law Enforcement there is a joke. It's so much of a joke that it has a cyborg leading the Security forces there."
Another voice comes out and says, "I'd like the assignment, comrade. Besides, I kept in touch with some surviving members of the Splatter-punks street gang. It seems that they had children of their own and the children learned of their heritage."
"Excellent. Splatter-punks 2.0 is a go. You'll have the necessary provisions upon arrival there. If there's no other business." Finding none, he nods and says, "This meeting is adjourned."