Kim Possible and Street Hawk: Full Metal Mayhem! 14

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Departures and Visiting Graves

Thirty minutes later, at LAX, Sousuke is boarding Geybo 13 just as Street Hawk is roaring up the tarmac. Grinning widely, he walks back down to greet the hero on the cycle.

"Did you make it?"

"Yeah, just in time too. It was a near thing though. But, thanks to Wade's hacking of the account, it was revealed that Miller was the only one with access to the entire account. Altobelli's name was on there just to throw them off of Miller's trail."

Sousuke nods and says, "All in all, a very good job, Ron." Behind his visor, Ron gives Sousuke a massive grin and revs the engine. Sousuke then sighs and asks, "Where do we go from here, Ron? It's going to be rather awkward, not seeing you guys very much."

"Well, actually, we'd like to invite you and Kaname to a wedding. Next month in Middleton. A friend of mine and Bonnie's sisters are getting married." Kim had come down from Sky Base and heard Sousuke's question. She then grins as Sousuke nervously nods. "First wedding you'll be attending, Lt. Sagara?"

"Affirmative, Kim Stoppable. But, I look forward to it just the same. I'm sure that Kaname will as well. It will not be a problem." He then salutes the two members of Team Hawk, with them returning it. "See you in one month, if not sooner, Team Hawk."

Norman comes down the ramp and says, "Don't forget this, Lt. Sagara. It's the snapshot from your jump into the temple area. Jessica told me while Ron was heading back here. It was taken from Sand Hawk's camera." He then hands it to Sousuke, allowing him to examine it even closer.

"You even got some of the armor plating in the shot to go with the sunrise. Something tells me the others at Jindai High will not believe me if I told them about it. Let alone tell them about Mithril."

Kim muses before snapping her fingers and says, "You could tell them that Team Hawk sent you the picture and rescued your cousin. That'll cover your backside and keep Mithril's name out of notice of the public. Let alone your classmates."

"But, what about you guys, though? How are you going to keep avoiding the Press?"

"Simple. Since they don't interview us, we have no need for concern about interviews. Besides, it's not like they know how to find us." Norman allowed himself a slight grin after having said that.

He then adds, "Besides, since the first Street Hawk was exposed after his death, it pretty much made the subject of interviews a little too touchy."

Sousuke nods his understanding of Norman's feelings regarding the subject. At that, he smiles and says, "In any case, this is where we part ways, Team Hawk. It was a pleasure working with you. No, more like a blast." That causes the members to laugh and Sousuke waves over to War Bird, with War Bird returning the wave with a dip to the side.

Bonnie's voice then comes on and asks, "You're coming to the wedding, right?"

Sousuke gets his headset and replies, "Affirmative. See you guys next month."

"Roger that. Take care of yourselves and that baby. Please tell Kaname it was fun hanging out with her."

"Will do, War Bird. Urzu 7 out."

"Sky Base, I'm going to head on in to CC. BN later?"

"That's a big 10-4, War Bird. Nacos on me."

Bonnie's laughter can be heard as she replies, "I copy, Street Hawk. See you guys at home." At that, the attack helicopter turns eastward and flies on out of the airspace before it activates it's thrusters.

Once War Bird is out of view, Sousuke chuckles and says, "No doubt about it. She's cut from the same bolt of cloth that heroes and heroines are comprised of. You should be very proud of Bonnie. Jessica's the same way, she just needs more faith in herself. If you like, I can loan you Mao's book. It was the same one I trained the Rugby squad with. The teachings will give her determination and drive."

Norman chuckles nervously, having spoken with Jessica earlier regarding her chat with Kaname and Tessa in the tub with Bonnie. He then clears his throat and says, "It was great working with you, Lieutenant Sousuke Sagara. Take care, of both yourself and Kaname."

"Affirmative, Norman Tuttle. See you all in one month." At that, Sousuke nods good-bye and makes his way to Geybo 13. Once he's boarded the helo, it closes it's door and lifts off, activating it's ECS as it clears the airspace.

Norman's jaw is down to the ground as he processes what had just seen. His mind then starts working his jaw as he finally says, "I saw a helicopter just vanish into thin air. How did it do that?"

Ron chuckles and replies, "It's the ECS, Norman. Electronic Concealment System. Mithril has it on it's equipment. According to Captain Testarossa, we're pretty much neck and neck with them. Given our equipment, it's really quite a compliment."

Norman nods in agreement as he gently touches the SRT badge on his shirt, thinking about his foray into the field of battle when he went after Jesse Mach's killers.

"Some things require subtlety, others require brute force. For both items, the SRT is necessary. We truly are in distinguished company, guys. Let's go home."

At that, Norman gets into Sky Base, with Ron rolling Street Hawk up the ramp to position it beside Sand Hawk. Kim gingerly walks up the ramp, smiling widely as she thinks about the wedding to come. As she gets into the cargo bay, the door closes right behind her and she takes a seat beside Ron.

In the cockpit, Norman asks Wade to meet them at Command Center. When Wade had nodded, Sky Base lifts off, allowing LAX to resume it's daily operations.

Fifteen minutes later, Altobelli, Rachel and Sandy arrive at the Cemetery. Their destination is one they can hardly wait to get to. When they get there, Sandy takes the initiative and starts.

"Jesse, your replacement is doing a fine job of resolving crises. He and the rest of the team finally shut down the ones responsible for creating the group that caused your death. You have been avenged, Jesse Mach. So you can rest easy now. It's all over the news, from China over to the East Coast. The Sho-Da-Kah is now closer to being no more."

Sandy smiles sadly and adds, "I just wish you were with us still to celebrate the end of that horrid bunch. I guess we'll have to settle for your spirit being with us still. Rest in peace, Jesse. Oh, I met the nicest guy a couple of months back. He's a scientist, very nice and funny. He's even a good Father. I'll tell you more next month after we get back from Colorado. Bye."

She then gets up from the grave marker, allowing Altobelli to step up. "Mach, just so you know, I think you're a Guardian Angel of sorts. From watching over those you know to helping your replacement to get to those that need help and are in a bad way. I should know, as I was one of them. Miller set me up to be a patsy. But since his scheme is out in the open, there's no way he can hurt anyone's reputation."

Walking away, he nods to Rachel. She merely shrugs and says, "Thank you, Jesse Mach. You may have left us in a violent fashion, but you have also started a group of heroes without realizing it. With them, this world has a chance at survival." At that, the three walk away from the headstone. Immense pride in their hearts and relief that the Sho-Da-Kah is closer to being no more.

Three hours later, Sky Base lands in Middleton at the air field. As Norman pilots the massive plane toward the hangar, Ron and Kim unstrap the cycle. When the back door is open, Kim gets on behind Ron after she puts on a crash helmet. At that, the cycle exits the plane, making it's first stop a grave very familiar to both of them.

Ron releases his visor, kneels down and says, "Hi Yori. Sorry we haven't been by lately. We've been pretty busy of late. We found out my predecessor had a daughter, rescued her Mother, learned we have buns in the oven, stopped a takeover attempt and rescued a man from the ones responsible for creating a violent criminal organization. One that killed my predecessor to top it all off. We can only hope that they don't pop up for a while. Even better would be never again."

"Stoppable-san, I'm proud of you." With mist coming around them, Yori's ghostly visage comes into view, prompting Ron and Kim to gasp in shock. "You do Yamanouchi proud in your works. You are truly a warrior hero, Ron-san. Kim-san, I trust you are keeping him well-behaved."

Ron's jaw drops as he asks, "Yori, how? You've been dead for over two years now."

"One trick of ninjas is appearance in mist or clear conditions. Even ninjas that have long since passed." Yori then smiles softly as her ghostly hand strokes Ron's cheek. "I never had the chance to tell you how I felt about you. I loved your American-style jokes. Till the Day of the Dead, Stoppable-sans." At that, Yori's spirit bows as she fades out of sight, the mist with her.

"I gotta learn how to do that, KP. It could come in handy."

Kim giggles as she embraces Ron, saying, "I'm sure she can teach you on Halloween, Ron. Big question is, what'll you dress as?"

"I'm thinking ninja, Kim. Care to join me in that costume?"

"Boo-yah." Kim then giggles after having given him her reply in the form of his favorite word and kisses Ron passionately. Ron rubs her belly, prompting her to giggle and stroke his chest. "Come on, let's get to Command Center so you can change into your street clothes, honey." She then strokes his visor back down over his face, a proud smile gracing her lips.

"Sounds like a plan, KP. Let's go." At that, the couple gets back onto the cycle and make their way to Command Center.