Chapter 12: Ron's Stand

Back at the warehouse, Monkey Fist was meditating, Gill was swimming in a vat to keep himself hydrated and Drakken was preparing his victory speech. Meanwhile Shego was walking up the stairs to the roof where she knew Katsuro was. She stopped at the door and collected herself. Shego had been incredibly impressed by Katsuro's scheme and she saw far more potential in him then Drakken.

Before continuing, Shego took a deep breathe for she was about to do something she hadn't done in a long time, offer a kind gesture. Walking onto the roof she saw Katsuro looking out into the city his arms folded behind his back.

"Hey." Shego greeted.

Katsuro turned his head slightly acknowledging her presents but said nothing.

"So how long have you been planning this?" Shego asked steadily moving closer.

"Is it relevant?"

"I guess not, I mean Drakken once spent three months planning a scheme only to be sent back to prison in record time." Shego laughed but it turned nervous as she did it alone.

Katsuro returned his view back to the city.

"So after you're finished with what's his name…"

"Ron Stoppable." Katsuro said with deep hatred of the name.

"Right, so after you're finished with him what are you going to do?"

"Few people think beyond the boundaries of revenge."

"Well how bout this?" Shego suggested moving right beside him. "You and me start a partnership."

Shego made the last word very clear, she wasn't going to be suckered into another side kick position.

"What about the other three?"

"Forget them. Monkey boy works on his own anyway, fish face can go back to his bowl for all I care and as for Drakken, I've been looking for an excuse to leave him anyway."

Katsuro did not look impressed. Shego put one arm around his shoulder and mapped out her words with the other.

"Think about it. With your brilliant intellect, my aggressive disposition, your kung fu skills and my powers, we would have global domination in our back pocket."

This had more of an impact on Katsuro, a more interested look browsed onto his face. He looked at Shego face, down to her legs and back up; he contemplated other additional benefits.

"Think about it." Shego said lightly patting his cheek before heading back the way she came.

Katsuro looked back watching her walk away and then returned to his previous stance that he had before her arrival. The sun was at the brink of setting and the city lights were just starting to come on. The hour of his enemy's arrival was fast approaching and Katsuro was waiting with insatiable anticipation.

-

With a favor called in Kim and Ron were on a plane soaring directly to New York City. After giving thanks Kim returned to Ron, who did not look to good. His shoulder's were hunched over, his head hung deeply and his hands clung together to prevent the shaking.

"Ron we'll find her." Kim said trying to bring his spirits up.

Ron didn't answer.

Kim knew this was the worst scenario for Ron to be in, especially now. He was already in conflict with his feelings and this added pressure didn't tip the scales in his favor. The way she felt about Ron were going to have to wait, it didn't matter that it was Joan specifically; it was because someone was in danger and Kim Possible had so save the day.

A buzz went off signaling the jump. After the free fall they landed just half a mile from the warehouse. The depot stood just a little ways out of the busy areas of the city. The Vultrex Company was long since out of business, so it did seem like an ideal place for a hostage sitch.

"Wade, can you give us a full scan of the warehouse?" Kim asked into her monitor.

"You bet." Wade started hacking.

Suddenly he stopped with a horrified face.

"I can't."

Kim and Ron went bug eyed looking at Wade, they never thought they'd hear him say that.

"You can't?"

"I can't, there is a complete hack proof system programmed on ever single thing, if I try to go through it a terminal virus will infect my system. Whoever kidnapped Joan knows what they're doing."

Kim and Ron looked at each other with worry.

The two heroes made their way up to the front doors and Kim pulled out her hairdryer to shoot up to the roof.

"Wait Kim."

"What do you mean?"

"Whoever did this knows we're coming." Ron said pushing the intercom button. "I'm here."

The security locks undid and Kim and Ron walked in. It was silent in the enormous hallway. Not really knowing where they were going the two headed down the path looking around as they went for a clue or a lead. Kim was walking just a little ahead of Ron when in an instant a sheer metal wall bulleted down from the ceiling separating them from each other.

"KIM!" Ron shouted pounding at the new wall.

Kim was already in a prepared stance expecting an attack but nothing happened. Instead another wall shot down cutting her off from going further. Then two more came down on each side of her. She was now in a confined box that would give someone with claustrophobia serious problems.

"This is new." Kim said to herself looking around.

A trap door opened up from beneath her sending her falling down a tube until she was dropped into an empty room. Kim returned to her fight ready position but there was absolutely nothing in this room, it had no doors or windows it was just a concrete room with small air vents.

Then the vents began to turn releasing gas into the room, Kim took a deep breathe and began looking for a way out. There were no possibilities, the tube she dropped from had sealed up and the vents were too small to crawl through, Kim started shoulder ramming the walls hoping for false lining.

Kim's vision began to get hazy as she craved air she had to take a breath. The second she inhaled her body went numb, it was some form of nerve gas that made her entire body go limp. Kim collapsed to the ground still conscious but couldn't move.

The vents started going in reverse sucking back all the gas they had released until it was like nothing had happened. Then a secret door opened from one of the walls, Drakken's henchmen walking over to her. They grabbed her and lifted her up to face the man who closely followed.

"I expected more from the great Kim Possible." The man scoffed.

Kim wanted to throw a punch at the recognizable face but lack the ability.

"BeepBeep Beep Beep" The kimmunicator went off.

The shadowy man raised an eyebrow then reached into her pocket extracting the device. Kim still couldn't fight his actions. The man pushed the button bringing the monitor to life.

"Kim I tried to back check the…" Wade stopped when he realized he wasn't talking to her.

"I'm sorry Wade." The man said darkly. "Kim can't come to the phone right now, please leave a message at the crunch."

He dropped the kimmunicator to the ground letting it scuttle for a second before bringing his heavy foot down on it, shattering it into pieces. Folding his arms behind his back and turning to leave.

"Remove anything she's carrying, and I mean anything. Then put her with the other one."

The last thing Kim saw was the man's foot as he back kicked her directly in the face knocking her out instantly.

-

Meanwhile Ron had given up on getting through the steel wall and found a new path that lead deeper into the building. With his kimmunicator out Ron tried beeping Kim but got nothing, he tried Wade but only got static.

"Looks like we're on our own." Ron said to Rufus.

Ron moved down the hall as the security cameras eyed him. Katsuro and his alliance all stood watching the monitors.

"Okay you got the buffoon alone now I want Kim Possible!" Drakken complained.

"I said you get your prize after I'm finished with Stoppable." Katsuro corrected fearlessly.

"I'm going now!" Drakken headed for the door.

But he only got one step as the swift slide of metal was heard followed by the sight of a glistening samurai blade was held steadily just at edge of Drakken's neck.

"YOU get the girl AFTER I'm done with Stoppable NO exceptions!" Katsuro snapped as his sword lightly grazed Drakken's flesh.

Gill and Monkey Fist each had an uneasy look. They were questioning the sanity of the leader of the operation.

"Shego?" Drakken said nervously.

"I'm going to allow this." Shego smiled loving the violent hostility her future partner held.

-

At that same moment Kim was slowly coming to. As her vision focused she found herself staring at a blank wall similar to the room she was in before. She also noticed that she was tied tightly to a chair her legs, mid section and arms bound tightly.

"Uuuughhhhh!" Kim groaned feeling the bruise pulsing on her forehead.

"Kim?" A familiar voice said from behind her.

"Joan?" Kim turned her head as far back as she could.

Joan was back to back with Kim bound by the same ropes.

"Kim. Thank God you're here; this monster was hitting on me."

Kim didn't see this coming. "Hitting on you?"

"It kept saying things like 'once Ron was out of the way it would just be the two of us.'"

"What did it look like?"

"I don't know. It was some sort of half human half fish-frog thing. It was disgusting!"

"Gill." Kim said silently to herself.

Everything made sense to Kim. With Gill and Katsuro here there was no doubt that Monkey Fist and Shego weren't to far off. They all were working together to get Ron and she had become bait just like Joan.

"Kim, are we going to die?" Joan asked fear in her tone.

"I don't know Joan."

"If we do I have to know. Are you in love with Ron?"

Kim let out a sigh, she couldn't hide her feelings.

"Yes Joan, I'm in love with him."

Joan remained silent momentarily. "So what happens now?"

"I don't think that's up to us to decide."

-

Ron finally found his way into the main production facility. There was machinery everywhere and even more catwalks. He looked around still on guard when he saw someone standing at the top of the stairs at the nearest catwalk.

"Ron Stoppable, it's been a long time hasn't it?" The man said lightly.

"Katsuro?"

"Ah, so you do remember me. It's nice to know don't forget the little people after all."

"Where is she?"

"Now when you say she, who do you mean?"

"Joan… Kim… both of them."

"Does this mean you prefer Joan over Kim, after all you did say her name first."

"What are you talking about? How do you know about Joan?"

"Oh Ron, I know everything about you. All your adventures with Kim, Wade, your lacking school grades at Middleton high and of course Joan. And let's not forget the dance, those heart string plucking words on the dance floor and yes even that moment afterwards when you… shall we say 'expressed your love'. And as if it wasn't pathetic enough letting one person capture your feelings but two, tsk tsk Ron, letting people get close has been the downfall of every warrior."

Ron felt violated on several levels.

"You see Ron, since the tournament I wanted revenge for what you did to me. My father disgraced me, exiling me. You took away everything I had! So I knew from that point on I would dedicate my life to do the exact same thing to you."

Ron made his aggressive approach towards the stairs.

"Don't do anything rash Stoppable; we wouldn't want to have any accidents happen to girls now would we?" Katsuro said deviously signaling someone behind him.

The large computer monitor on the wall turned on showing Kim and Joan tied up in the room. Ron went blind with rage.

"If you hurt either of them I swear you'll beg for death when I'm through with you!"

"Ah, ah, ah. That's not very honorable." Katsuro mocked waving a finger.

Ron clenched his fist and took a breath; he knew that he was right. Ron wasn't going to dishonor Yamanuchi over anger. Ron regained control of his emotions and looked at his rival.

"Let them go Katsuro, you're fight is with me."

"Actually your fight is with us." Katsuro corrected.

On cue Monkey Fist and Gill walked in from the right and Shego from the left to stand beside him.

Ron's eyes went wide with shock.

"I've already learned that I can't beat you in a fair fight, so I decided to tip the scales a little." Katsuro smiled evilly. "It's kinda funny how few allies you make being the best but how many enemies."

Ron was in trouble, he could tell. Fighting one of them alone was a challenge but all four at the same time would be impossible. Ron needed assistance, so he went into his stance; upright, eyes closed with his index fingers and thumbs straight out others knotted. Ron entered the spiritual plain.

"Sensei." Ron said as he bowed to the spirit of his trainer.

"Ron Stoppable, do you seek guidance?"

"Yes Sensei, I am in trouble. Katsuro has my friends held hostage and is forcing me to fight him and all my enemies. I don't think I can win this fight."

Sensei remained quiet as he thought.

"There is nothing more I can teach you Ron Stoppable."

"But Sensei, I don't know what I can do."

"Just remember that a true warrior faces his opponent and even when defeat is imminent he faces it with honor."

"Are you saying I'm going to lose?"

"I cannot see the future Ron Stoppable, no one can. But keep in mind that you can always learn something about your enemies… or from them."

Ron was confused but slowly got the message.

"Thank you Sensei."

"Good luck Ron Stoppable."

Ron returned to the physical plain, only one second had passed. Ron pulled out Rufus and turned his back the villains.

"Rufus, you have to leave."

"Nu-uh!" Rufus rejected shaking his head.

"Rufus, this is important, I don't want to risk your life to. You have to do something for me."

Ron kept talking as the villains watched.

"What's the squweeb doing?" Gill asked.

"He's saying goodbye to his stupid bald hamster." Shego answered.

"We mustn't let that rodent escape." Monkey Fist informed. "He has the mystical monkey power as well."

"If you wish to follow the naked mole rat instead of killing Ron Stoppable I won't stand in your way." Katsuro replied the underlying insult implied.

Monkey Fist stood down.

As Rufus ran away through the doors Ron stood back up and faced the four. The alliance moved down the stairs; Monkey Fist in his fighter stance, Gill preparing his muck, Shego igniting her fists and Katsuro pulling out his katana.

"My last stand." Ron spoke silently to himself.

-

Meanwhile Drakken was in the booth overlooking the facility teetering his chair back and forth impatiently. He didn't want to wait to get his hands on Kim Possible but logic kept him stationary especially after that more then convincing threat he received at the businesses end of a blade.

-

The mind boggling battle continued on the slim catwalk. Ron was standing his ground well blocking each blow thrown by each aggressor. Unfortunately he was to busy blocking to attack or counter. He had to think, Ron couldn't call the Lotus Blade for help, he wasn't going to risk it falling into the hands of Monkey Fist.

"AHHH!" Shego battle cried as she swung at Ron.

Ron air tilted on the railing keeping a safe distance as she missed him but melted through part of the barrier. Ron got an idea; he moved to provoke her again. With another empty swing Ron incite her to hit the railing again. Ron grabbed the individual bar wielding it like a full body staff.

With his weapon in firm grip Ron managed to deal harsh blows to his attackers that bought him more time to prepare. His swings hit hard against the ill equipped Shego and Monkey Fist, sending them toppling back to recover from the pain but Katsuro's mighty sword proved to be more effort to fight.

"Just for the record Ron, I could tell Kim liked you way before." Katsuro ridiculed as he fought in close combat.

His insult distracted him as Ron butterfly twisted over his blade and locked his legs onto Katsuro's neck instantly side bending it forcing Katsuro's head hard onto the railing. Katsuro staggered painfully. Ron saw Monkey Fist, Shego and Katsuro but not Gill. On instinct Ron spun around holding up the pipe for guard. Ron's intuition proved right as sharp talons came down on them forcing Ron onto the railing due to the weight. Gill came out of his camouflage ability as he pushed down on trying to strangle Ron or break his back, whichever came first.

"Don't worry Ronnie, when you're out of the picture I'll take good care of Joan." Gill scorned pompously.

Ron grimed deeply as he found strength to shove the mutant's arms up for an instant, followed by thwacking his face hard with the center of the bar. Gill stumbled back as the pain flooded. Immediately Ron dropped the bar and grabbed the railing behind him, jumping up Ron used both feet to kick Gill's upper chest, gravity pulled Ron up and under the railing finishing his attack by trip kicking the misshapen creature over the barrier.

Gill landed on the pavement hard but his tough hide took most of the beating as he quickly got back onto his feet. Growling with fury he belched up truck loads of muck that burned like acid. Ron reacted straight away running and flipping out of the way. The metal was slowly being eaten away. Unable to make it to the side panel in time Ron jumped to a swinging chain as the walk fell.

"Smooth move scales!" Shego ridiculed as the three crawled from the wreckage.

"Don't get in my way then!" Gill snapped back.

"Never mind!" Monkey Fisk shouted as he jumped up into Gill's knotted hands.

Gill launched up into the air, Fisk grabbing another chain near Ron using his opposable feet to keep balance as his fists readied for battle. Katsuro was quickly behind as Shego and Gill blasted plasma fire and muck up at Ron.

"This isn't good." Ron thought as he did his best to balance on the chain while defending himself.

Between guarding from both sides from Katsuro and Fisk Ron had to swing the chain to avoid the assault from below. Finally Shego wised up and threw a bolt at the chain making Ron come falling to the ground.

Ron was quick to get back up just avoiding the slash from Katsuro's sword. The blade cut through the sleeve of his shirt making for unneeded slack, Ron tore his entire shirt off to make for ease. Monkey Fist was up close matching blow to blow as Ron saw Gill preparing another blast. Ron jumped up flipping over Fisk and brought it to a premature end as he double kicked Fisk's upper back. As Ron rolled to the ground Fisk went stumbling forward into Gill's muck ball. Monkey Fist was pinned to the wall by the thick goo.

As Katsuro went to cut him out Shego chased Ron into dark room that had no light. The only source of light was from the green glow of Shego's fist as she swiped at Ron unable to see him clearly. Slowly it became harder and harder until Ron vanished entirely, Shego and the others stopped entirely.

"Where'd the little squweeb go?" Gill asked looking around.

As Shego threw blasts everywhere to light the room up Katsuro was already aware.

"The coward has gone invisible."

"Since when can he do that?" Fisk questioned.

"It doesn't matter. Come on, I can flush him out." Katsuro said as he led them out of the room.

Ron had left the room and was trying to find a way out of the facility to find Joan and Kim. Unfortunately Katsuro pulled out a remote from his inner pocket and pushed a button. Suddenly every door that led out instantly locked.

"Oh no." Ron said silent as a mouse.

Katsuro signaled everyone to a post so that if Ron became visible they'd spot him.

"What's the matter Ron? Afraid you can't save them." Katsuro said loudly into the room.

Ron tried but couldn't block him out.

"It's over Ron, all this for nothing. You can't save the woman you love anymore then you can choose which one it is. Why don't you just fight us and end your dismal life."

Ron was in deep trouble, the thought that gave him salvation and left him blissful was the thought of Joan but thinking about her made him fret about losing her. Ron could feel himself slowly turning visible again.

-

Drakken had lost what little patience he had getting up from his chair.

"That's it, I'm no lackey! I get what I deserve now. And this time there will be no foul ups." Drakken said as he pulled out a .50 cal semiautomatic pistol.

-

Ron saw Drakken and his gun leave from the upper window. Ron could easily tell where he was going and what he planned to do. He needed to warn them but how. Thinking hard and fast Ron had a glimmer of hope. Ron knew Kim was to short minded to hear him but maybe Joan wasn't. Ron focused with all his power as he entered his stance.

"Joan?" Joan heard faintly in her head.

"Ron?" Joan called out.

"What?" Kim asked confused.

Joan looked around, had she imagined it?

"Joan, close your eyes." Ron instructed.

Joan did as she was told, shutting he eyes tight. In the darkness her closed eyes could see a faint outline of a person.

"Ron?" Joan thought recognizing the form.

"Joan! There's no time to explain, Drakken is coming for you and Kim and he has a gun. He's going to AHH!..."

The vision of Ron vanished instantly.

"Ron!" Joan shouted again.

"Joan, what are you doing?" Kim was beyond mystified.

Joan opened her eyes, curious to what just happened but knew it wasn't important.

"Kim listen to me, don't ask me how I know this but Drakken is coming for us and he has a gun!"

"How do you know?"

"Ron just told me."

Kim was still a little hazy on the spiritual belief but thought it best to take he word for it.

"We need to get out of this." Kim thought out loud.

Fidgeting around like she tried so many times before Kim couldn't feel anything in her pockets, all her gadgets had been stolen, even the regular lip balm she carried with her. Kim struggled harshly with her upper ropes but was bound to Joan. She worked long and hard with her foot binding and managed to loosen it enough to get her legs out, but her legs wouldn't prove to be to useful.

"Think! Think!"

An idea struck as Kim looked at her shoes.

"Listen Joan, this may burn but you have to bare with me okay?"

"Okay."

Kim brought her foot up to her hand where she flipped a switch initiating he rockets in them. The fire burned harshly as she angled it to the ropes. The heat from the inferno slowly started to burn Joan's arms but she bit her lip as she resisted the pain.

"Almost there." Kim said encouragingly to the fire.

The ropes split apart freeing Kim and Joan.

"Well, well Kim Possible it seems that…" Drakken said as he walked in.

He stopped talking when he saw that she was up and able.

"NO!" He shouted raising the gun to fire.

With each squeeze of the trigger Kim jumped and rolled out of the way barely dodging the powerful bullets. Drakken moved in closer with each shot until he was almost pointblank.

"AHHH!" Kim shrieked as a bullet dug itself deep into her right arm.

She collapsed to the ground clenching the wound as blood stained her shirt. Drakken strolled up confidently pointing the gun at Kim's face.

"Don't expect a rant Miss Possible, this ends now." Drakken glared darkly.

Before he could squeeze the last shot he felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned to see Joan who delivered him a powerful fist to his face sending him flying to the ground comatose. Joan dusted her hands then offered one to Kim to pull her up. As she stroked her injury she gave Joan a surprised look.

"What? Ron taught me a couple of things. You okay?"

"I'll be fine, let's go!"

The girls darted out of the room.

-

Ron was in serious trouble. His fighting had dropped to fatigue while his opponents had were still at their peak. Katsuro had the offense as he made lethal swings at Ron with his sword. With the last bit of energy he had Ron put into action his move.

Ron noticed Shego charging at him so he caught Katsuro's blade with flat palms and angle jumped upwards so that Shego's fiery fist melted right through the steel. Katsuro stared at the handle for a moment before shouting angrily.

Ron fell behind in his defense and one flaw ended it. Ron hesitated and attack and received a full pressure kick to his face by Monkey Fist. Ron felt the swelling already surging. Stumbling back Ron tried to move but couldn't completely dodge Shego's blazing hands; they slashed across his back leaving burning wounds. In attempt to regain himself Ron threw a punch at Katsuro but unfortunately was caught. Katsuro squeezed Ron's fist tightly keeping it in place as he brought his leg up and brought it down hard on his wrist. Everyone heard the bones break but only Ron felt the pain. Ron's screamed in agony as he fell to his knees clenching his lifeless wrist. Gill loomed up and spat at him with venom, Ron wasn't fast enough to roll out of range as the muck landed on his right leg burning harshly. Shego grabbed the immobile hero and pinned him against the wall ready to make the finishing blow.

"Stop!" Katsuro shouted. "He's mine!"

Shego wanted to quench her blood lust but knew that if she wanted her partnership to work she would have to be obedient for now. She dropped him and stood back as Katsuro grabbed Ron by his throat lifting him up.

"Ready for the end?" Katsuro threatened.

"When you are." Ron answered hazily with pride.

"You disgust me. Even in now you still keep the means of the warrior."

"That's the difference between you and me." Ron coughed. "I'm not afraid of defeat."

"And now it ends Stoppable." Katsuro spoke as dark as the night. "You feel the anguish of defeat, the pain of failure; tell me how excruciating it is."

"Why should I tell you, you already know what it's like." Ron choked through the restraint on his neck.

Glowering at the insult Katsuro full body punched Ron in the gut making blood sputter from his mouth.

"Before I kill you, tell me whose life do you wish to be spared?"

Shego put he head in her palm, just when she thought he was perfect he has the same gloating skills as Drakken.

"I just want to know, so I can see the look on the other's face as they find out that you left them to die."

"I'm not stupid Katsuro; no one is leaving her alive."

A sinister smile brushed onto Katsuro's face.

"I see you haven't lost all common sense."

Ron's face lit up as he looked beyond Katsuro.

"And by the looks of things I can save them both."

"What are you talking about?" Katsuro glared.

Suddenly all the windows in the facility burst open as people in black jumpsuits came flying in, Rufus squeaking the Calvary charge on one of the person's shoulder.

"The Yamanuchi graduates?" Monkey Fist shouted in surprise.

Katsuro looked back at Ron with immeasurable detestation.

"An army for an army." Ron smiled smugly.

Katsuro screamed in anger as he pulled out a knife to stick into Ron's heart. Ron reached deep down into his core and pulled out one last trick. Ron initiated his psi orb that sent Katsuro flying back. Ron collapsed to the ground.

"Who are these losers?" Shego asked looking at the ninjas slowly surrounding them.

"They're the Yamanuchi ninjas." Fisk explained feeling ill prepared.

"You're afraid of these squweebs?" Gill mocked pouncing at them in attack.

Gill's attempts hit nothing but air as the graduates danced circles around him.

"I think its best we leave." Fisk suggested looking for an exit.

"Just because fish boy can't fight them. I can take these losers."

Shego also made her attack on the warriors as did Katsuro not wanting to go down without a fight. Fisk wished to leave but was forced into battle by the advancing ninjas.

Kim and Joan just then ran into the room. Kim recognized the graduates as being there to help; Ron must have used the signal given to him by Sensei. But as she looked around she couldn't find him. Joan screamed bloody murder as she saw Ron lying lifelessly on the ground.

"Ron!" Kim shouted as they both rushed over.

Kim put her head to his chest managing to find a dull heartbeat. As Kim lifted his head from the hard pavement Joan sandwiched his hand with hers, fear in her eyes.

"Ron, please wake up." Joan begged softly.

Ron's good eye slowly quivered open as his breathing returned.

"Ron." The girls said together.

"Joan… Kim… thank god you're okay." Ron said weakly.

"Forget us Ron, what about you?"

"Me? Oh I'm fine, you know besides the blinding pain, the broken bones and I don't know what that is but it can't be healthy."

"We can't stay here Ron." Joan insisted looking at the warriors.

Kim was about to speak up but saw the implying look in Ron's face reminding her of the oath.

"Yeah Ron, can you get up?" Kim encouraged.

"I can't it hurts too much. Do you guys have any pain killers?" Ron asked feebly.

Joan leaned in pulling Ron's lips to hers in a deep passionate kiss that left Kim with a surprised expression. As Joan leaned back Ron had a flushed look on his face.

"That'll do." He said blankly.

As Joan and Kim supported Ron on each side Ron saw the members of the alliance having harsh blows dealt to them back and forth until they fell to the ground in submission.

-

"A matter of wonder has just taken place as not to long ago a hostage situation had taken place here at the abandoned Vultrex warehouse." The news reporter described to the camera.

An hour had past as the graduates had disappeared and the villains were being subdued by the authorities.

"According to eye witnesses, the famous criminals Dr. Drakken, Shego, Monkey Fist and Gill had captured a teenage girl in an attempt to lure team Possible/Stoppable to the scene. An unknown suspect described as a hired help was supposedly involved."

"HIRED HELP?" Katsuro blasted from behind. "I'M THE ONE WHO ORGANIZED ALL THIS! I'M THE MASTERMIND HERE!"

"Don't get worked up." Fisk said unbothered. "You don't get recognized as a villain until you succeed at a scheme."

"Or fail six or seven times." Shego added.

"I could have destroyed the squweeb on my one; I didn't need your help to get back in here." Gill grumbled as he was dropped back into the secure water tank.

Ron, glancing back to the villains came eye to eye with Katsuro who gave him an easily understandable message. The look given said "This isn't over".

"And so once again a crisis has been averted due to the efforts of the famous teen hero, Kim Possible and…" Kim appeared beside the reporter whispering something into her ear. "I'm sorry, I have just been informed that it was Ron Stoppable who subdued the villains and saved the young girl…"

Kim walked over to the ambulance where Ron was being loaded into the back. Joan was already there.

Ron saw the worried looks on their faces. "Don't worry, I've been through worse."

The carriers closed the doors and the ambulance flew down the street towards the hospital.

"Has he?" Joan asked concerned.

"Yeah, he has." Kim lied.