Kim Possible and Street Hawk: Diplomatic Immunity p 10

Disclaimer: I do not own Kim Possible, Street Hawk or Robocop. Wish I did though.

Cadillac Heights and Lawyers

In Cadillac Heights, the denizens of the neighborhood are up in arms. Every hour, on the hour, they are constantly visited by 'Representatives' of a Real Estate company they have never heard of.

Problem is, the visits are happening more frequently as time goes on. One of them, Richard Moreno, has enough and strikes the first blow.

"Get out of here and don't come back! I don't care if you work for the fucking Real Estate company! The next time you come here, you'll be staying! In my basement, as a corpse! Is that understood? Now, if that is understood, get the fuck out of here, you damn social reject!"

Fearful for his life, the 'Agent' runs out the open door and down the street.

Nikko and Marie had just gotten a briefing and authorization to use lethal force against any and all intruders associated with China Sun Incorporated from Robocop. Fifteen minutes later, they are having the same problem, only they do things very differently.

"You want to buy our lease? Okay, I'll consider it if you'll buy the fucking farm first!", Nikko snarled out. She then pulls out a shotgun and shoots the 'Agent'.

"I've considered it. You can't have our lease!"

Marie then picks up the corpse and throws it outside, saying, "Don't come back either! That goes for your friends!"

Marie picks up the phone and calls Moreno. "Moreno, go ahead and shoot any goon claiming to be with China Sun Incorporated. Nikko just did with a shotgun. It looks like those self-defense lessons are working wonders with her."

They talk for a few more minutes until Marie hangs up the phone and Nikko asks, "What do we do now, Marie?"

"We go shopping for ordnance, Nikko. Just like Moreno and Bertha did long ago." Nikko grins at the thought. As an afterthought, she brings out her notebook computer and puts it into her bag, along with connecting cables.

As they walk out, she asks, "Do you think ED-209's still guarding the Police Armories, Marie?"

Marie shrugs and replies, "Your guess is as good as mine, Nikko. Thinking of, if it's still guarding the armories, we can see if Murphy will let us use one or two units to protect the Heights. We cannot allow those goons to walk all over us."

"Agreed, Marie. We should make those people pay in pain."

Inside his house, Moreno sees the two ladies and decides to accompany them. He then picks up the phone and calls Zack Grigson, who had been a fellow rebel during the previous situation regarding the Heights.

They had won that day. With Nikko and Marie, perhaps even Robocop and the Police, they'd be able to pull off the same thing. All over again, this time with no property damage, hopefully.

"Zack, Marie and Nikko are heading out. Looks like they're getting tired of these damn 'Real Estate' people. For that matter, I don't think they are what they claim to be. They're as bad as the Rehabs, if not dumber." Suddenly, there's a knock at the door.

"Who is it?"

"China Sun Incorporated, sir. I'd like to talk to you about your lease."

Moreno grins savagely and brings out a semi-auto 12 gauge shotgun. He then says, "Stand in front of the peephole so I can see you for sure." Seeing the target, he triggers the weapon.

"Sorry, I don't feel like talking just now. Maybe next time, not!"

He smirks and laughs as he turns away from the hole in his door, the dead body on the floor.

He then picks the phone back up and says, "These people are persistent, I'll give them that much. But my lease is through the city, not China Sun Incorporated. I haven't received any kind of notice from the city. Have you, Zack?"

Zack replies, "No, I haven't. You think they're going to that warehouse where Nikko helped us that one night?"

"Quite possibly, Zack. You in?"

"Hell yeah! Let's get this party started."

At that, the two men hang up their phones and hustle to join the ladies. Once they catch up with Marie and Nikko, they start matching their steps.

Every step is with a purpose, a goal. Unsure of what'll happen, but determined to see their goal happen. Within ten minutes, they reach the Armory at the edge of the Heights.

Moreno looks at Zack and asks, jokingly, "Still got that card from the dead cop?"

Zack shakes his head no and replies, "Who needs it with Nikko to charm the system into opening it's door? But, it would be nice to see her use another 209 to do the job. Unless she's wanting to use it in the Heights."

Nikko grins and says, "That's what we're out here for now. Recon, to see if there is a 209 on the grounds."

Suddenly, they hear a familiar, sinister voice. "Freeze. You are trespassing on Police property. You have ten seconds to exit before I'm authorized to use physical force."

Nikko grins and says, "Here goes." She then makes a beeline for the massive machine and reaches it's data port. Opening her notebook, she thinks, 'I hope I remember how to do this.' Accessing the machine's sub-routines, she types in 'Loyal as a puppy'.

The machine primes it's weapons in the same time frame and says, "I am now authorized to be loyal as a puppy."

Nikko grins, programs it to follow voice commands and severs the connection. She then gets up, faces ED-209 and says, "Thanks, ED-209. You ever think of doing neighborhood watch? If you're interested, follow us, please."

She then turns to Marie and says, "You may want to tell Murphy the situation as of now. He's gonna be honked, that's for sure."

Marie nods in agreement as the group, along with the massive machine, makes their way into the Heights. As they get into the heart of it, a small gathering of a crowd starts and soon becomes a massive crowd, full of hope.

Meanwhile, the State Department Lawyer that was at the Station the morning of the arrest is waiting in Robocop's office, thinking about what he's about to do.

Ever since that night, he thought about what Sheila had said to him and looked deep within himself. He had wanted to discuss the situation with the Commander the other day, but he was busy doing testing on new armor for the Officers under his command.

He was also scared witless of the personnel within the Consulate. He then shudders as he realizes his conclusion. The Consul and the Cultural Attache indeed are hiding behind their credentials.

He swallows his resolve and says, "No more of this bullshit. I'm not letting them get away with this. The Police should be informed about the whole thing. The blockbusting plans, the harassment of the residents of that area and also those two guys connection to a criminal group overseas. I don't care if I die or not anymore. I made the mistake of working with them. Now's my chance to make up for that mistake." Shortly, he hears the familiar foot-stomps of the cyborg Commander.

Robocop enters the office and says, "Sorry I got held up, Mr. Smuntz. You said you wanted to talk to me about something?"

Smuntz nods as he says, "I do indeed, Commander Murphy. I've come to make a sworn statement regarding my knowledge of criminal activities on the part of the Chinese Consulate here in Detroit. I require nothing in return, aside from open ears, of course. I am to blame as much as those actually responsible."

Robocop nods and says, "In that case, I'd like you to meet a couple of friends of mine. You may have heard of them. 'Team Possible', before they basically vanished from the face of the earth. Ron and Kim Stoppable."

As they walk in, Robocop adds, "They were originally here to give a friend of mine a new face, but I think that they can help here in giving you courage at least."

Smuntz sizes them both up. In front of him is a young woman with red hair and green eyes, wearing a green crop-top and blue capri slacks, along with a soft smile. With her is a young man wearing a red hockey jersey along with a black sweater and tan pants. Out of a pocket on the slacks pops a naked mole rat.

"And of course, Rufus. Ron's naked mole rat." Smuntz sighs in relief and begins writing his statement. At this time, Robocop's phone rings. He gently presses the speaker button and says, "Murphy."

Marie's voice comes through loud and clear as she gives the cyborg the situation.

Robocop then nods and says, "Understood. While commandeering Police property is not exactly allowed, in your case, it's understandable. How would you like some extra help?"

That night, in the Federal Prison, Josh is in his cell, thinking about what the Lawyer had said to him.

(Flashback)

"Remember, I'll do everything I can for you. But, given the nature of your crimes, you won't get out before you're fifty, at least. I can at least try to get you Conjugal visits. Anyone in particular should you be approved?"

"Yeah, Kim Possible. And don't tell me she's married either. There's no way she married that loser, Ron Stoppable."

"I could tell you she's still single, Mr. Mankey. But that would be lying. I do not lie to my clients, at all. It's time to let her go, sir. She's happy with him, even though I'm sure she'd be better off with you. Just because I don't lie to clients, it doesn't mean I have to be happy about their desire's happiness."

Josh had then sighed and asked, "Can I at least see the clippings about their wedding and the birth of their children? It may give me some closure at least."

"Yes, I've got them in my briefcase." She then pulled them out and handed them to him, adding, "She's very beautiful in that dress. She also looks very happy with him. I hope to find myself so happy like that."

Josh nodded as he examined the pictures, smiling as he did so. When he got to the children, he chuckled and said, "I know I would have been driven to distraction with all those kids running around. I envy Ron, for he seems to have very good skills for survival. Is he a good Father, at least?"

"Oh yes. I even observed them the other day. They were loading the triplets into the car seats inside their Expedition. It looked like they were going on a road trip."

He then chuckled as he said, "I once went Trick-or-Treating with Ron, back in High School. Silly, I know. But, he loves those traditions. And, there was one time Kim and I went on a date. She was acting so strangely. As if she was trying to keep herself from getting embarrassed." He stopped speaking, as if to collect his thoughts.

A sigh is then heard as he finally said, "The dream is over. She loves Ron, not me. That incident in which Kim was chasing him all over the place must have made her realize her feelings for him. After three months of awkward behavior toward each other, they finally got together. I guess they were meant to be. Any chance of getting some therapy for me?"

"Of course, Mr. Mankey."

"Please, call me Josh."

"I'm Gladys Martin. Nice to meet you, Josh."

Josh snaps back to the present and smiles when he sees the pictures on his cell wall. He had convinced Gladys to let him keep the pictures in his cell so he could treasure the memories.

He then chuckles as he says, "Good going, Ron, Kim. You finally got your acts together. I'm proud of you. I just hope to find that same kind of happiness that you did with each other. I wonder what the rest of the Cheer Squad is doing."

A series of tears fall from his eyes as he adds, "I really blew it on all counts, didn't I, Kim? From being jealous of Ron, all the way to hitting your cousin, I just plain blew it. I'm sorry, Kim and Ron. I hope you both can find it in your hearts to forgive me."

He shifts his destroyed knee around and chuckles, saying, "I did bring it on myself by assaulting their friends in the Hospital. If I hadn't done it, just went on with my life and left well enough alone, I wouldn't be in here and I would certainly be without this busted knee." His chuckle becomes a laugh as he examines the irony.

"I tried to have Ron killed, only for his right knee to be destroyed. And I wind up getting my right knee destroyed by Street Hawk and his friends after assaulting Felix and Tara. How truly ironic."

His laughter goes on and on, causing the Guards to wonder if the Prisoner in cell number 2115 has inhaled laughing gas. One of them even does the cuckoo sign and picks up the phone.

"This is the Colorado Federal Penitentiary. The Prisoner in cell number 2115 seems to have gone loopy on us. Request a happy truck to come pick him up, please. Yes, as soon as possible."

He hangs up the phone and adds, "I just hope it's not contagious. Because if it is, we may succumb to the laughter ourselves." The other Guard with him nods her head in agreement as they listen to #2115's laughter.

Shortly, they hear screams consisting of a very popular theme for laughers.

"Shut up, you damn hyena!"

"Blanket party for Mr. Hyena!"

"Enough with the racket already, you loony hyena!"

The hyena calls go on and on until the laughter subsides into soft chuckling and soon fades away into silence.

In his cell, Josh smiles a contented smile, closes his eyes and thinks, 'Now is the time for healing, as I've already done some reflection. Along with release.' Shortly, he feels the presence of the Guards.

He then opens his eyes and asks, "What's going on, guys?"

"Just checking on your mental health. Your laughter gave us a reason to be concerned."

"Oh, that. Sorry. I was just examining the irony as I started to chuckle and it then turned into a laugh."

Looking at the pictures, he softly adds, "They're beautiful together. Kim and Ron I mean." The Guards nod in agreement and the next thing Josh knows, a Psychiatrist walks in.

"Oops. I think I went a little too far with my laughter."

Seeing the men nod and the female Guard smirk, Josh sighs, knowing the night is truly nutty.

"So, Joshua, do you find irony truly amusing?" The Psychiatrist brings out his pad and pen, ready to take notes.

"If the circumstances are just right, yeah."

"Hmm, interesting." The Psychiatrist writes on his notepad and asks, "What is your opinion of the Stoppable and Possible families now that you've examined the irony?"

Chuckling again, Josh replies, "Kim and Ron are perfect for each other. I mean, anyone at school could see that. Even the bullies in D-Hall. It's good they got together when they did."

His chuckling then becomes mournful laughter, both disturbing and amusing. As the laughter intensifies, the Psychiatrist has two Orderlies with him bring in a straight-jacket.

When the Orderlies put it on him, Josh cries out, "Don't forget the pictures! They're my inspiration! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

That night, Josh Mankey is removed from the Federal Pen and committed to the Colorado Institute for the Criminally Insane. All through the night there, his laughter is heard, causing the other inmates there to burst out laughing like hyenas.

The laughter is calmed down with powerful tranquilizers, allowing all of the laughing inmates to chuckle softly and fall asleep.

The Supervisor of the Institute calls Josh's Mother, who had just been released on Bail from the Middleton Jail. During the informative call, she starts swearing vehemently and hangs up on him.

"Why Josh? Why start laughing like a hyena? I know. It's that girl! She's driven you totally nuts! I'll show that little tart that it's not nice to make her dream guy go nutso. The guy that she's supposed to be with cannot be insane, at all." Her eyes then start blazing in a manic light as she calls the Lawyer she had hired.

"Josh has been committed. You were supposed to get him an appeal, not contribute to a mental breakdown. What? You can't quit. You're the only Attorney that specializes in appeals in the State. Hello? Hello? Damn!"

In her office, Gladys sighs and says, "I can't help it if he goes out of his mind. It's his fault for even wanting the pictures and being so obsessed with them. I better get started on my withdrawal papers. I don't think they're willing to give an appeal to an inmate that suddenly went cuckoo."