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Life Changes – Chapter 2

"My name is Agent Steve Barkin!"

Shego paused, trying to figure out where she had heard that name before. She knew it hadn't been that long ago that she had heard it, but she just couldn't place it. Realization set in quickly, and the surprise must have been evident.

"You're a high school teacher, aren't you?"

Barkin just smiled. "Yes, I am. It was another position I volunteered for."

Drakken just looked between the two, thoroughly confused. "Shego, you know we don't keep secrets here. What's going on?"

Shego just started laughing. "Oh, this is too good! Global Justice has had a spy on Kimmie and Ron for years and they never knew it!"

Steve frowned at her choice of words. "I was not spying on them. I was assessing them for future enrollment in Global Justice, while providing the tools they would require in the future. But as soon as they graduate, Team Possible will be offered full positions within Global Justice based on my recommendations. Which is why I volunteered for this assignment, despite my current one not expiring for another few months."

Shego still didn't laughing. "Oh God… seriously… Ron's going to kill you… you know how much he complains about what you put him through…"

"I don't see how that is funny. Stoppable needed… additional focus to get him up to Global Justice standards and I just provided that!"

Shego just shook her head. "Oh wait till I tell Ron about this, he's just going to flip!"

Barkin's voice thundered, definitely not in a good mood any longer. "Stoppable will have no idea about my position in GJ until such time as he has been offered membership, is that understood!"

Shego just straightened up, throwing a mock salute his way. "Sir, yes Sir! Not a word Sir!" She paused, laughing again. "Stevie-boy, you are going to be real fun to hang out with! Now, if you'll excuse me…" Shego, chuckling the entire time, headed back to the rooms to unpack her stuff.

Steve fought to maintain his composure. He turned to Drakken, who had been smiling the entire time. "That… woman… is infuriating!"

Drakken just laughed. "Try living with her a few years. You never quite get used to it!

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Shego unpacked the rest of her stuff, which wasn't much. She had a few of her usual suits, as well as a few odd articles, and a couple books. The bed wasn't exactly the best, but it would do till she could get her hands on some cash and do some shopping. Most of her accounts were still frozen, so she'd have to try and either get them to release an account or two, or make sure her benefactors provided some for her.

She changed quickly, stepping first into her two-piece bikini, and then throwing on a pair of shorts and a cut-off t-shirt. Tying her hair up in a ponytail, she decided to take advantage of the work-out space they had provided.

Now if I can just convince Stevie to join me in a private workout, I could have some real fun! Course, I'll have to break him in first!

Shego smiled at that thought, as she shut and locked her door, and headed down the hallway. When she got there, she was surprised to find Barkin working out himself. He lay on the free bench, pumping what looked to be close to 250 pounds, and barely working up a sweat. She sauntered over, and saw him glance over.

"You know Stevie, it's dangerous to be doing this yourself. You really should have a spotter!"

He just laughed. "Not really dangerous, I'm just warming up."

Shego just shrugged. "Still, you should have someone watching. Wouldn't want you to get hurt, now would we?" And with that, she leaned over, bending as low as she could without him catching her on the upside of his reps. From her position, she was showing quite a bit of skin, as well as cleavage. Steve looked up, paused briefly, and smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement. He went right back to his reps.

"So, I take it you like to work out, Susan?"

Shego glared at him, standing a bit. "My name is Shego! The only ones who call me Susan are family, got it?"

Steve just grinned. "Oh, I'm sorry. Didn't realize that was against the rules. I'll have to remember that!"

She waited until he was on a down rep, and put her hand on the bar, holding it down. "Make sure that you do!"

She walked away, over to the punching bag, and started exercising. Steve looked after her and smiled. Stoppable was right, she is fiery. This is going to be fun. It's been so long since I had a real challenge. I should have fun breaking her in!

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Drakken sat watching from the control room, a smile on his face. He had been going over the computer system, and found the camera security system, listening in on their conversation. He just shook his head and laughed.

Those two are either going to kill each other, or end up in bed together! Good thing I won't be spending my nights here for a while!

He turned off the security camera view and returned to all the offers he had for science lectures in the fall semester.

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Shego quickly tired of the punching bag, and decided a quick soak would be just the thing. She headed into the change room, and quickly removed the shorts and t-shirt. After a quick shower, she headed back out. As she entered the pool area, she was surprised to find a hot tub, hidden in the corner near the change room door.

Hmm… just the thing I need!

She dipped one foot in first, checking the temperature, and found it was already set to the temperature she liked. She sank in, moaning at how good it felt. The jets at her back hit just the right spots, massaging her muscles. She was so relaxed, she didn't even notice Steve when he exited from the male change room on the other side of the pool area. She looked up when she heard the splash, and watched him swim. If she was impressed with his physique before, she was even more so now. She stayed like that, just watching him, as he pulled lap after lap without pausing.

She didn't want to disturb him, but she knew she'd have to get out of the hot tub at some point, before she overheated. Waiting until he started away from her, she got up from the tub, and walking to the edge of the pool, dove smoothly in.

Steve paused when he heard a splash behind him, and turned around quickly. He had thought Shego had gone back to her room, and was surprised when he saw her rise a few yards behind him. When he saw what she was wearing, he almost choked. It was a solid black, two-piece bikini that left very little to the imagination. Her black hair, now wet, clung to her neck and shoulders. The slightly greenish tinge to her skin gave her a very exotic look. He very much wished he didn't have a personal policy against dating among co-workers, even those only under contract.

Shego saw the admiring look he was giving her, and smiled. She drifted over, making sure that she was a little higher in the water than normal.

"Having a good work out Steve?"

Barkin swallowed quickly, and cleared his throat. "Um… yes, I am. I thought you had gone back to your room or were checking on Drakken!"

Shego just smiled, circling around him. "And let all this lovely water go to waste just sitting here unused? That would be criminal!"

Barkin began to feel a bit like a deer about to be taken down by a lion. "Ahem… well… I guess I've worked out enough for one day. I'll see you tomorrow!"

"Aw… you're leaving already? I was just getting… warmed up!" Barkin coughed, which only widened the smile on her face. "But, if you can't keep up, I guess I'll just have to go back to my room. Have a good night, Stevie!"

And with that, she swam quickly back to the edge of the pool, climbing out before he could say anything. She didn't have to turn around to know where is eyes were. Oh, this is definitely going to be fun!

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Shego changed quickly, throwing on jeans and a t-shirt, and went to go find Drew. It was starting to get late, and she had to get him back to the hospital. With all the injuries, he had also received some damage to the kidneys, and required dialysis until they healed. She didn't even feel comfortable taking him out of the hospital, but he always insisted. He hated being cooped up in the hospital, telling her it reminded him of prison with worse food. Around her, he seemed like his old self, even ranting about "dominating" the college lecture circuit, but she wondered how he was when she wasn't there. It wasn't something that someone should be able to just bounce back from, though she hoped he had.

She found him in the control room, fiddling with some gadgets on the worktable. She winced briefly when she heard him curse, as he was unable to get a proper grip on the device he was working on with only his one good hand. She walked up to the table and watched him work briefly.

"Hey Doc, time to head back. You know how antsy they get when I don't get you back by eight sharp!"

"Hmm?" Drew looked up briefly, the faintest trace of a smile on his face. "Is it that late already? I must have been caught up. Did you and our Agent Barkin have a good time this evening?"

"You were spying on us?"

"No, no, no, just checking the security systems and caught a bit of your conversation. Be it from me to tell you who you should be interested in!"

Shego just squinted at him, wheeling him away from the table and heading out. "I am not "interested" in him, I just think he'll be an interesting… challenge."

"Of course, of course." He just smiled. "By the way, Agent Barkin left you a credit card to cover some personal expenses, at least until some additional monies start rolling in." He held up a card from his pocket, which she promptly grabbed.

"Good, then after I drop you off, I can get some of the things I need!"

"So, what do you think about our fresh start now?"

Shego just smiled. "It could be fun!"

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Shego entered the mall, and was immediately surprised by all the stares. She could hear the whispers, and knew they were talking about her. She almost wished the bloody fight hadn't been televised, because it was obvious they recognized her. Fortunately, none of them approached, not after the looks she gave them. No wonder none of the villains wanted her working for them.

She was just about at her destination when she felt something grab her leg. She turned quickly, igniting her hands, ready for anything. Well, almost anything.

When she looked down, she saw a little six-year-old girl, clinging to her leg. She was looking up at her with wide eyes, and Shego instantly turned the fire off. The girl didn't look the least bit scared as she looked up.

"Your Shego, aren't you. I saw you on TV. You fought that big monkey!"

Shego just looked around, trying to find the kid's parents, before looking back down. "Umm… yeah, I am. You parents let you watch that?"

"Uh huh! Mommy said you were a hero!"

Shego just smiled. "She did, did she?"

The little girl just nodded her head. "Uh huh! When I grow up, I want to be a hero, just like you!"

"CANDACE!"

Shego turned in time to see what appeared to be the kid's distraught mother running over. She ran right up, scooping the girl up in her arm's, and turned to look at Shego.

"Oh thank you for finding my… you're Shego, aren't you?"

"Yeah, I am. I was…"

Shego found herself embraced in a hug, and Shego just looked down at the slightly smaller woman.

"Thank you so much for what you did! I'm sure you hear that all the time after what you and the others did, but I just had to thank you!"

Shego actually began to blush, as everyone in the mall was looking at them by this point. Shego tried to push the older woman away gently, finally separating them.

"I'm ah… just glad I could have helped. Now, I really need to get going. You take care of that little one!"

"I will! Oh, thank you again!"

Shego couldn't move fast enough, and headed straight for Club Banana, but stopped short when she saw someone she really didn't want to have to deal with.

"Aw damn, this is just great! The cheerleader!"

Bonnie just smiled. "Hello Shego."

"What the hell are you doing here?"

Bonnie just leaned against the entrance, making sure to brace her bad arm. "Just visiting a friend who works here. I saw the show, thought you handled yourself pretty well for someone who looked like they rather chew their own leg off!"

Shego just walked past her into the store. "I don't do well with kids."

Bonnie just laughed. "Yeah, I could see that! So, I hear you took the offer."

Shego didn't even bother looking at her. "Yeah, what's it to you?"

Bonnie just shrugged. "No reason I guess, but I did want to talk to you about something. I was wondering about…"

Shego whirled on her. "That topic is completely out of bounds, got it? Forget what you saw, and never bring it up again!"

Bonnie just looked a little stunned. "But, I…"

I'll make you a deal. Never bring it up, never mention it, and I don't auction off what you can do to the highest bidder, got it!"

Now Bonnie looked mad. "I was just trying to be helpful! You don't need to be a God damn bitch about it!"

Shego took a deep breath, trying to calm down. The last thing she wanted to do was start a brawl in the middle of the mall, especially with someone with a broken arm. It definitely would not look good.

"Look, I'm sorry I snapped. I know you're part of the goodie crowd, and you want to help, but it's not something I want to talk about. All right?"

Bonnie seemed to calm down as well. "I'm sorry I brought it up. Look, I don't like fighting with you, especially considering what Ron has been trying to do for you. I'd like it if we can try and find some common ground, see if we can get along civilly, just in case we have to work together again."

Shego just stood there, looking over the girl. "Well, I guess we could try shopping. It is why I'm here, and you don't seem nearly as fashion inept as most people are."

Bonnie just smirked. "I guess that's a start!"

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Author's Notes – I got the first two chapters done today, so I'm going to do another chapter of "The Twists and Turns of Love", just to let a little feedback come in on this story. There will be more of this one tomorrow!

I'd like to thank the following for their reviews;

mattb3671 – Yup, I am psychic. And while I wasn't able to beat out campy and kpultimatefan with a couple ideas, I was able to get to this one before you did, so neener, neener, neener! Lol

campy – Well, based on this, I'm thinking at least two bodies will be involved!