Kim Possible and Street Hawk: Full Metal Mayhem! 3
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Command Center and Tuatha de Danaan
Upon arrival at Command Center, Norman opens the main door of the warehouse while Ron keeps an eye on their guests, ensuring they're not trying to peek. Kaname reaches for Sousuke's hand and gets it, with him giving her a gentle squeeze. Kaname grins and returns the affection behind it.
When the van comes to a stop, they hear the doors open and Street Hawk's distorted voice. "It's safe to remove your blindfolds now."
When the teens do so, their jaws drop in shock as they take in the view around them. A massive computer area, a jet-black helicopter armed with gatling guns on the belly and a large containment unit.
They then see Street Hawk and the masked man roll the cycle toward the containment unit, with the masked man heading for a console. When the containment unit opens, they see Street Hawk rolling the cycle into place. Once it's situated, Street Hawk steps out, allowing the masked man to close the unit.
Kaname smiles and whispers, "This place is about as impressive as the bridge on de Danaan, Sousuke. Their equipment is just about right alongside the tech from Black Technology."
"Agreed, Kaname. No doubt the Captain would be beside herself if she saw the equal to the bridge of de Danaan and the hangar area as well."
Street Hawk then says, "We're going to beep the rest of the team so they can meet you. I'm afraid we'll have to blindfold you again, as they'll not be expecting company. Let alone a Mithril Agent and his significant other."
Kaname and Sousuke nod, allowing the hooded man and Street Hawk to put the blindfolds back on them. Once they're blindfolded, they're guided to two chairs and gently guided down onto the seats.
When they are seated, Norman removes his hood and Ron removes his helmet, both clearly exhausted from the crazy night so far. Norman then punches in the beep codes for the team's beepers, including Kim Stoppable's. Ron looks at Norman with a question, causing Norman to chuckle.
When they're out of earshot, Norman replies, "Maternity leave or not, Ron, she's still Sand Hawk. Besides, Jessica's come a long way in her training with the buggy. It's only fitting that they know who we all actually are at the same time."
"Yeah, that makes sense. But our blanker rounds only wipe out five hours of the initial memories. What are we going to do to them then? Kill them?"
"No. This time, I'm allowing the retention of the memories. After all, they deserve to know exactly who helped them and who they helped at the same time. Besides, since if what I think of Mithril's correct, they won't want to advertise their existence to the general public. It all works out for the crazy and weird. Do you catch my drift?"
"Oh yeah. Especially the crazy and weird part."
At that, both men laugh maniacally, causing Kaname to wonder if they're truly in good company at the moment. Her concerns are quickly put to rest when Sousuke takes her hand and squeezes gently. She grins and returns the affection.
Fifteen minutes later, the rest of the team arrives, not knowing they are about to come across the ultimate mission and opportunity. Bonnie and Hirotaka Rockwaller arrive first, with the Stoppable's Hummer H2 right behind them.
When Kim and Ron told the team about how they had gotten the new vehicle, Bonnie fainted from shock over the whole thing. Upon recovery, she grinned at the couple and nodded her approval. Out of the H2 steps Kim, along with Lily and Jessica Mach.
Lily had elected to take a more supportive role, mainly as a mechanic, having shown a knack for it. She is so proficient in that skill, it allows Norman to concentrate on the city grid. However, she's even proven adept at the console controlling the bay for the cycle and the cycle's systems.
Jessica had finally gotten into the swing of things as a teacher, but needs certification. So Mr. Barkin had elected to keep a space open for her after her graduation from College. At the same time, she's learned to harness her capacity for mayhem against the enemy. Little does she realize that once Kim comes off of Maternity leave, she'll be assigned her own vehicle. At least according to Norman's calculations.
When they're all gathered, Bonnie sees their visitors and asks, "Have we taken to kidnapping now?"
Norman replies, "No, nothing of the sort. In fact, they are here to rescue a kidnapping victim and they require our help. You might even say we have become partners of a sort. I think it'll be fitting if they know who we are. As long as they tell no one else about our identities. Besides, they are very much like us, in a way."
Hirotaka shrugs and says, "Let's shoot the moon and take a chance. What's the worst that can happen?" Ron nods in agreement and removes the blindfolds on their guests.
"Open your eyes when we give you the all clear. It'll allow your eyes to adjust properly." He then steps to the rest of the team, shrouded in darkness. Norman sets the lights to dim, if only to keep their guests from going blind.
"All clear."
Upon getting the signal, Kaname and Sousuke open their eyes and allow them to adjust to the dim light. They then see a group of figures coming at them. Sousuke recognizes two of the faces immediately while the others don't quite look familiar to him. Yet one of them looks familiar to Kaname.
Both teens see a young man with blond hair right beside a young woman with fiery-red hair, a slightly older man with frizzy graying-brown hair and a friendly smile, a woman with brownish-auburn hair, a tanned brunette with a slight scowl, a Japanese male with a constant smirk, a woman with straight shoulder-length graying raven-colored hair, and a young woman that has curly shoulder-length raven-colored hair. All can be described as fit, given that two of them appear to be pregnant.
Sousuke grins in recognition of the two faces and says, "You're Ron and Kim Stoppable. The original and world-famous 'Team Possible'. But, your knee, Ron."
"Prosthesis, Sergeant Sagara. To my right is Norman and Jane Tuttle, along with Lily and Jessica Mach. To my left is my wife, Kim. Right beside her is Bonnie and Hirotaka Rockwaller. I operate Street Hawk, Kim usually operates Sand Hawk, but at the moment, she's on Maternity leave. Bonnie pilots the War Bird helicopter and Hirotaka is a ninja. We have our code names from the vehicles we operate or our skill. Guys, this is Sergeant Sousuke Sagara and his girlfriend, Kaname Chidori. Sousuke is with an organization named Mithril."
Hirotaka turns his head and asks, "Did you just say Kaname Chidori, Ron?"
"Yep, sure did. Why?"
"Hirotaka Yamanatoka, is that really you?" Kaname's jaw drops when she sees her old friend from her school days. "You've changed since you transferred to the school at Yamanouchi. Where's Yori at?"
"Hai, I have changed. Sadly, Yori is no longer with us. She died from an infection. But, we can discuss that later, Kaname. Let's hear Sousuke's briefing and we can go from there."
Sousuke nods in agreement and picks up from there. "Recently, my cousin, Luke Sagara, was abducted by the Sho-Da-Kah. For what purpose, I have no idea on."
Kim ponders the name and she then gasps in shock, asking, "Does he know you're still alive? I heard his voice on the radio on our way home three and a half weeks ago. He said you were dead."
"Affirmative. However, as Mark Twain once put it, 'the reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated'. We met two days after the battle in Cadillac Heights. I didn't even know I still had family until after Kaname saw his face on the news in New York."
Kaname jumps in and goes from there. "We went to Detroit with my sister and a couple of friends of ours. A mugger tried to get us, but he got fragged instead. He ate a fragmentation grenade and lost his head. Several minutes later, Commander Alex and Officer Sheila Murphy arrived at the scene to find out what had happened. We then went with them to the station. That's where the cousins Sagara had a very emotional reunion. With Luke being the most emotional."
Now curious about the knowledge of the Sho-Da-Kah, Bonnie asks, "Just how much do you know about the Sho-Da-Kah, Sergeant? Our information sources only go so far. Not even Global Justice has much information on them. I mean, how did they get their start and who originally created it? Every time we come across them, it's either an underling or someone with big ideas on how to do things."
Sousuke nods and replies, "Right now, our Intelligence department is working on it. They're going back twenty to thirty years, just to be on the safe side." Suddenly, his communicator beeps. He brings it out and commences communication.
"Sagara. Most excellent. Please inform Captain Testarossa that contact has been achieved. Very good. I'll give them the frequency, Lieutenant Commander. Urzu 7, out."
He then secures his communicator and says, "Intelligence came through. We are to establish contact with de Danaan's bridge. Here's the frequency." He gives Norman the frequency, allowing him to program the communication systems. From there, they wait for the connection to happen.
Ron nods and says, "In the meantime, we have something to show the team. If it's what we think it is, they need to know what we'll be going up against. After all, you know more about it than we do, according to our Liaison Officer."
Kaname asks, "What's that?" Ron grins and punches in the coding for the captured image. When Kaname and Sousuke see it, she gasps and asks, "Where was this?"
"Middleton Jewelers. Whoever was using it tampered with the alarm system and used that big-ass 'frog' to wreck the door with a round from it's gun. Yet, we're not sure what kind of round it is. I've seen a lot of ordnance during my years with the Government. This is something I've never come across before. At all." Norman removes his glasses and cleans them as he explains further.
"Normally, they would destroy any camera nearby, just to keep from being seen after it happens. Around here, in that part of town, cameras are activated after the alarms go off. Some cameras in that area are closed-circuit as well. But they used a timer on the alarm and didn't check the area completely. It was only through luck that Ron happened to have seen that camera on top of that pole." Sousuke nods in agreement and realizes that Team Hawk is much closer than they realize.
Bonnie then asks, "Just what exactly is that? A frog on steroids?" That earns her a dark chuckle as Sousuke informs her and the others about the RK-92 Savage.
Below the surface of the ocean, at 2,000 feet, the Tuatha de Danaan is roaming the Pacific Ocean. Captain Teletha 'Tessa' Testarossa is soaking in the tub with Sgt. Major Melissa Mao. For the past month, Tessa had been gloomy ever since she learned that Kaname won Sousuke's heart. But she reluctantly accepted it with grace and dignity. Not to mention a few bruises from walking into things while distracted.
Melissa is slamming back beer and cackling as she does so. "Man, this is the life, Tessa. Good booze, a hot bath and girl talk."
Tessa turns her head toward Melissa and frowns. "Melissa, you do realize we could go into action at any time, right? What if Sgt. Sagara was to call us? Do you want to be hammered when he does call?"
"In that order, I realize it, I don't mind it and no. I will not be hammered, Tessa. Relax, enjoy life for a change. Kaname did when she visited us."
"Oh, yes. You were telling us about how you met Sagara and Weber. What happened after that?"
At that, Melissa fills her in on the details of her first meeting with Sousuke and Sergeant Kurz Weber. When she wraps up with the aftermath of the rescue mission, Tessa smiles with pride at all that Sousuke accomplished.
"He certainly has abilities far more than he appears, Melissa. No doubt that Kaname will be very happy with him."
Suddenly, there's a knock at the door. "Madam Captain, there's an incoming transmission coming in on the secure line. It seems to be Sergeant Sagara, ma'am."
"Very good. Thank you, Lieutenant Godard."
"Madam Captain." At that, Lieutenant William Godard leaves the area of the bath, allowing both of them to get ready for the transmission. As they dress, Melissa looks over at Tessa and sees her gloomy still.
"Tessa, you still have the hots for him, don't you?" When Tessa nods silently, Melissa shakes her head and then shakes Tessa silly. "Get over it, you silly little nut!"
Tessa smiles weakly and starts giggling, saying, "You're right. Just like I beat you in our match, Kaname won the match for Sgt. Sagara's heart. But, I can always hope to find one just like him. Only a lot more open with his emotions." Melissa nods in agreement as the two finish dressing, leave the bath area and head for the bridge.
Upon arrival, Tessa nods for Melissa to head for her quarters, as it is restricted only to bridge personnel. Melissa nods back in reply as Tessa heads into the Command Deck. Once inside, she sees Commander Richard Mardukas and Lieutenant Commander Andrei Kalinin.
"Madam Captain, Sergeant Sagara has made contact with Team Hawk. They are now contacting us on the secure line. I informed the Sergeant that Intelligence has the information on the Sho-Da-Kah. I propose we review it together alongside the members of Team Hawk."
"I agree, Mr. Kalinin. Mr. Mardukas, your opinion?"
"Total agreement, Madam Captain."
Tessa nods, regains her seat and says, "Very well. Open communications."
The Communications Officer replies, "Aye, ma'am."
"Urzu 7, this the Captain. Are you secure?"
"Affirmative, Madam Captain. Contact established and Team Hawk is looking forward to clobbering the Sho-Da-Kah."
"Very good. I'm sending the information. At the same time, we'll look over the details, if only to see if we know anyone involved."
"Understood." At that, Tessa sends the information and Sousuke starts reading it.
The Sho-Da-Kah was first started by a mercenary known only as 'Mass Death'. Identified as a male, late twenties. Actual name is unknown. Descent is unknown. He started it up in 1983 out of a former Shaolin temple in Shanghai, China. He weaseled his way into local politicians and branched out into key military personnel.
It was there that he caught the attention of the KGB and was recruited as one of their top mercenaries. He was mainly used in actions in Afghanistan. From there, he started the Sho-Da-Kah, which spread out all over the globe. First starting with a former Commissioner with the Los Angeles Police Department. He then disappeared for a time.
There have been recent reports of this man using Arm Slaves to commit some of the crimes at his behest in some locations. The way he would do things earned him the nickname, 'Gauron'.
"Gauron!"
Both Tessa and Sousuke shouted out loud at the sight of the man's name. Kaname gasps as she thinks about all that had happened at Gauron's hands. The hijacking of the plane during the school trip, the blown mission in Helmajistan along with the death of Sousuke's squad, the island lab, the murders of two Mithril warriors and the attempted destruction of the TDD-1.
Sousuke shakes in anger as he looks over at Norman and asks, "Do you have video capability on your equipment, sir?"
"I do, Sousuke. I can send and receive visual images."
"Good. Please show my face to the Captain. I want her to see how emotional I am right now."
"On it." Within seconds, Norman says, "Done. But, we only have transmission capability. Whatever bandwidth your equipment is on, it's not letting us receive."
"Understood."
Back on the bridge, Tessa sees Sousuke's face with a rare emotion, even for him. Pure fury. Fury over Gauron's refusal to die and his audacity to abduct Luke. Furious even over the treatment of his Superior Officer and his girlfriend. She then sees Kaname come up behind Sousuke and wrap her arms around him from behind. Surprisingly, it calms him down, mostly.
"Easy, Sousuke. We're in this mess together. Tessa, how soon can Danaan get us to Gauron's complex?"
"It would take 72 hours for us to reach Chinese territorial waters, Miss Chidori. Am I to assume that Team Hawk wants a piece of the action?"
"Captain Testarossa, this is Norman Tuttle. Right with me is my team and friends. If it's the Sho-Da-Kah, you can believe we want to tear them a new one."
A loud chorus of "Hell, yeah" goes on, causing Sousuke and Tessa to smile proudly at their new friends while Kaname whips out her halisen and waves it around.
She then smiles and says, "Sousuke, when you see Gauron, give him a few good whacks with my halisen. Hit him until his head splits open, like a watermelon."
Sousuke, ever the weapons expert, replies, "Kaname, in order for the halisen to have that kind of effect, it would have to be lined with a heavy-duty metal and brought down with sufficient force to crack the skull. Given the density of skulls, particularly Gauron's, it would take approximately 127 to 150 whacks with the halisen modified in that fashion."
Kaname considers this and says, "Oh well. Guess you'll have to think of something else then. Maybe someone has some ideas." Jessica then whispers some ideas into Kaname's ear. Problem is, she likes all the ideas.
"They all sound so wonderful. I'd like to pull him apart with a group of trucks myself while he gets whacked in the head with a baseball bat. A steel one at that." She then starts laughing maniacally, causing everyone but Sousuke to step back from her.
Calmly and deftly, Sousuke gives Kaname a soft kiss on her lips and wraps her in his arms. This causes her to stop laughing and start kissing him right back.
On the bridge, Mardukas and Kalinin check on Tessa's state and sees tears falling from her eyes. Strange thing is, she's smiling with the tears falling.
"Are you all right, Madam Captain?"
"Yes, I'm fine Mr. Kalinin. Thank you for your concern. Mr. Tuttle, how long will it take for the team to prepare for battle?"
A member steps forward and says, "I don't know about the others, but I'm ready to kick some Sho-Da-Kah ass, Captain."
"I see. And you are?"
"Bonnie Rockwaller, ma'am."
"Any others ready to kick some Sho-Da-Kah ass?" When she sees the others nod and grin sadistically, she returns the grin and says, "Very well. Mr. Mardukas, send a transport helicopter to pick up the team and their equipment. Ms. Rockwaller, are there any aircraft you would like to bring with you?"
"Yes ma'am. The helicopter I pilot is right in here with us. The designation of it is 'War Bird'. There is also a dune buggy we call 'Sand Hawk' and the main vehicle is a motorcycle known as 'Street Hawk'. We'll give you a full briefing on the details upon arrival at your ship."
Tessa laughs softly and says, "Understood. However, the Tuatha de Danaan is not exactly a ship. It's a submarine."
Bonnie's eyes bulge out as she asks, "A sub? A frickin' U-boat? It wouldn't have room for all of our equipment, ma'am." This causes Tessa to laugh even more.
At Tessa's increased laughter, her expression turns to one of puzzlement and she asks, "What's with her, Sergeant Sagara? It's like she actually believes that a submarine can hold a helicopter, along with a dune buggy and a motorcycle."
"Actually, it can hold that, along with jets, helicopters, Arm Slaves and still have more than enough room for your weekly groceries."
"Sergeant Sagara, was that a joke?" Kalinin is amused by the remark and equally curious as to how it happened.
"Affirmative, sir." Kaname beams with pride as she wraps Sousuke in her arms and kisses the top of his head.
"That's his second joke, Lieutenant Commander Kalinin. You may want to record this day and the day of the competition in New York as when Sousuke told his first jokes."
Tessa asks, "What was his first joke, Kaname?"
"When my Father told him that Mr. Devlin would clean his clock, Sousuke said he didn't have one to clean. He then wanted to know if he could borrow one so it could be cleaned, since Daddy had so many. He said it in such deadpan, even I wasn't sure if it was a joke or not. But I had a suspicion and went with it."
Suddenly, a laugh comes from an unexpected source. Mardukas, ever the impeccable sailor, started with a snort and turned it into a wild laugh. Soon, his belly starts hurting and he has to catch his breath from laughing so hard.
Mardukas calms down enough to say, "Sergeant Sagara, you have certainly made some interesting changes in your life. Since you're serious most of the time, you are such an enigma. No doubt, being around Miss Chidori has helped you in that respect. I look forward to your next joke upon arrival."
"Urzu 7, roger." At that, communication ends.
Very soon, the bridge crew starts laughing. They had finally gotten the joke about the sub. Even Tessa is laughing.
As she laughs, she remarks, "More than enough room for the weekly groceries."
Kalinin shakes his head while laughing. He then sighs and calms himself down. When he's calm, he clears his throat to say, "When Team Hawk arrives, perhaps we should include them as members of the SRT. They certainly meet the criteria, Madam Captain."
"I agree, Mr. Kalinin. How do you feel, Mr. Mardukas?"
"Well, even though they're not with Mithril, they pretty much work like we do. Only their adventures are more public, yet their personnel lists are top secret. I see and have no objection with Team Hawk joining the Special Response Team."
Tessa smiles brightly and says, "I can hardly wait to see their faces when they see the reception that awaits them. It's bound to be something they'll never be able to forget."