I don't own the Disney Television show, "Kim Possible." I can't believe I have to keep repeating myself. But I don't want Mickey's legal team trying to get a million dollars in restitution from me.
Chapter Three: Recruits
Middleton: 5 years ago
Kim and Ron gasped in disbelief. Sitting in the back seat of a black government sedan was none other than Wade Load. Wade was only eleven years old, but had a mind that could rival that of any scientist in the world. His computer and hardware skills could match those of any engineer at NASA. None of that mattered now as a cloud of terror and confusion loomed over his normally upbeat disposition. Kim and Ron ran over the car and tried to open the door. It was locked and the glass was undoubtibly bulletproof. Kim spun around to face the agents while Ron banged on the windows trying to snap Wade out of his catatonic state.
Kim: "What's going on here! What do you want with Wade?"
Grant: "Ms. Possible, I'm going to ask you to calm down now."
Kim: "Fine. (Takes a deep breath.) What do you want with all of us?"
Reeves: "Get in the car and it'll all be explained."
Ron: "What about our folks?"
Grant: "They will be notified of your whereabouts in just a few minutes. Right now, our priority is securing you and your team."
Ron and Kim took a moment to consider their options. Wade was only eleven and scared out of his wits. They would have to be the adults and make sure he was all right. The only way to do that at the moment was to go along with what the agents were saying. After exchanging and understanding look with each other, they got in the car. The agents got in behind them and the car sped off behind the school.
Kim: "Wade, are you ok?"
Wade: "…yeah…"
Ron: "Well, at least we finally get to meet face to face. Could've been better timing though."
Wade: "…yeah…"
Ron: "Come on man, talk to us. Kim and I have been in way tighter sitches than this. It's nothing to worry about. Right Kim?"
Kim: "What? Oh, sure…sure."
Kim was distracted; she was looking out the window making mental notes of the route they were taking. Road-signs, restaurants, hotels, anything and everything was a clue about where they were going. More importantly, it was a way back. Soon they were in an industrial park where all the buildings looked the same. The streets turned in every direction and soon she lost her orientation. If things went bad, they would just have to do their best to make it back to the main road and go from there. The car stopped in front of an old warehouse. Grant and Reeves opened the doors and the trio stepped out. Reeves walked ahead of them and opened a very plain looking metal door.
Inside the warehouse, there was nothing but a lamp, a long table, six chairs, and about a dozen men in suits armed with sub-machine guns. Kim looked down at Wade who was trembling uncontrollably by this point. She put her arm around him and held him close. Ron could have used a little of that too, instead he took a big gulp of air and put his hand over Kim's. They slowly made their way to the table. A voice from the shadows made all three of them jump. He was a tall man in a blue suit. Despite the jacket he was obviously very muscular. He had a wisp of gray in his jet-black hair. A patch covered his left eye and a scar adorned his left cheek. A curious smile on his face was unsettling. His polished Italian shoes clicked softly as he walked over to the table
Voice: "Please sit. I apologize for the security but this is a very sensitive situation that could not be discussed in public."
Kim: "And you would be?"
Voice: "I'm sorry, where are my manners? I am Special Agent Leon, and this is my team. Don't worry, they're all nicer than they look right now."
Ron: "That's good to know…heh-heh."
Kim: "Why are we here? And more importantly, why is Wade here?"
Leon: "Right to business, I like that. Ok Ms. Possible, you've been cooperative so I'll cut right to the chase. You and your team are being recruited."
Ron: "WHAT!"
Kim: "Recruited?"
Leon: "Yes Ms. Possible, you and your team here have proven yourselves very capable. You've taken on ops that many would consider impossible. To do so before even graduating high school is nothing short of exemplary."
Kim: "No big, it was just an army of giant robots being controlled from a fast food chain. It's not impossible."
Leon: "I said "many" would consider it impossible. Not us. Drakken was simply small change. If you hadn't succeeded, we would have just put one of our wet teams on it."
Ron: "That wouldn't have done any good, he was in the middle of the desert."
Leon: "No, Mr. Possible. It's called a 'wet' team because it's bloody. You spared us and Drakken from having to resort to such methods."
Ron: "(gulps) Glad to help…I guess."
Leon: "Quite. Anyway, 'Team Possible' is far too valuable an asset to the U.S. government to simply be let go. It's not often we come across a ready made infiltration team complete with intelligence capabilities."
Kim: "That's what this is about? You want an eleven-year-old kid to work for the CIA? Are you nuts?"
Leon: "Sounds unreasonable I know. However Mr. Load has no choice in the matter. He may be a genius, but he's also a hacker. In the past two years he has hacked into many sensitive government databases both foreign and domestic. Hacking across state lines alone is a federal violation. Allowing him to proceed into the private sector is a potential threat to national security. We also believe his research and development skills could be a crucial asset to the agency."
Ron: "That is so messed up."
Kim: "What he said. So you're going to force us to work for you?"
Leon: "Not at all. You and Mr. Stoppable are free to go anytime you want. I just wanted to give you the option accept."
Kim: "And if we don't?"
Leon: "Then you'll be drafted into service by a presidential order."
Kim: "You can't do that?"
Leon: "Yes we can. Look it's not like your life is going to be all that different. You can still go to college and pursue your careers. You would just have this on the side. Look, no bullshit, the government needs 'Team Possible'. There's a whole world of bad-guys out there you haven't even heard of. They don't want to take over the world. They want to exterminate entire races of people, control the drug trade, start wars and sell arms to both sides. It's time for you to take the next step. Do some real good instead of this amateur hour racket. What do you say?"
Kim: "You could have just asked."
Ron: "Kim, are you sure about this?"
Kim: "No, but we really don't have much of a choice in the matter. We should have known better. The government always has its eyes and ears open."
Ron: "So much for a regular life."
Leon: "That's the spirit, don't you worry one bit we'll make the best of this, I promise. Grant and Reeves will take you all home. Enjoy your summer and we'll see you in the fall."
Ron: "But that's when we start school."
Leon: "Yes, you'll be receiving the classes you wanted in addition to your training. Call it a government scholarship in gratitude for all your fine service to your country. I told you, this is going to be as painless as possible."
Kim: "Will our families know?"
Leon: "That you're getting a full-ride scholarship from the government? Of course. Being involved with the CIA? No. That's just the way it has to be."
Wade: "What about me?"
Leon: "Well young man, you'll need to learn CIA procedure, but you can still operate from home. In fact, in recognition of your efforts, the government is even going to upgrade your entire faculty. Isn't that nice?"
Wade: "…yeah, I guess so…"
Leon: "Good, now go have some fun, you just graduated!"
London: Present
Kim: "So you know where he is."
Shego: "I do. Now if you don't mind, could we put these guns down? My arm's starting to get tired."
Kim: "Do what you want."
Shego: "Oh come on! If I'd wanted to, I would've pulled the trigger and been halfway to a McDonalds by now."
Kim wasn't going to take any chances until her backup arrived. Shego was as smart as she was dangerous, a combination that couldn't be trusted. Seeing that Kim wasn't going to back down, Shego groaned in frustration and lowered her weapon. Kim nodded and reached up to her ear to activate her communicator. Suddenly over Kim's shoulder, Shego saw a metallic glint. Time slowed as she dropped to the ground and she raised her gun again. She felt heat of Kim's gun discharging next to her head. Everything became silent. She couldn't hear her own gunfire as she began to empty the clip in the direction of the metallic glint she had seen.
Kim lurched in pain as a sharp pain erupted from her right arm and then her left rib. Was it a trap? No, Shego was just as surprised as she was. In fact, Shego was shooting behind her, instead of putting double-tap into her heart. They were out in the open with nowhere to run. The asphalt erupted around them as the unknown attacker began to narrow his range of fire. As she fell, she managed to reach her communicator and activate it.
Kim: "RON! I'M HIT! I'M-"
-To be continued
Two chapters in one night! Gotta be a record! Not really. Just had an idea and had to run with it. I'll try to put more up as soon as I can. Just enjoy this in the meantime. Reviews are appreciated, flames are not. Seriously, if you have to flame a story, chances are you need to get laid too. Why not go do the fun one? Am I right or am I right? Later monkeys.
