Disclaimer: You know the drill.

BTW, while this is post-"So the Drama," this story doesn't take place at any particular point in the Teen Titans timeline. The "Birthmark" episode kinda threw my plan off.

Thanks for the reviews, and Buenonacho, I thought they were seniors too. But then I read an interview with one of the writers on the show that said they were juniors.

Keep Your Friends close… by Cabel

Chapter 2

"…the important thing is everyone is happy for us, and that's all that matters." Kim used those words to help encourage Ron about challenges they would eventually face as a couple. But if history has taught mankind anything, it's that too much of a good thing can be dangerous.

The Possibles had made dinner reservations along with the Stoppable family to eat at the restaurant C'est la vie, well known around Middleton for it's various rich cuisines and as equally rich prices.

It was a fairly large place, with beautiful Romanesque architecture and artwork decorating the various walls. Adding to the comforting atmosphere were the candlelight chandeliers and music provided by the string quartet positioned in the far corner. It was certainly a step up from Bueno Nacho (or step down, depending on your opinion), and certainly the ideal place for a couple to spend a nice, romantic evening.

Emphasis on the word 'couple.' When there are two families making up a group of eight, it changes the atmosphere a little. It started out well enough. By the time everyone had their appetizers, the group was discussing various topics. Ron and Kim had talked about possible plans for college and careers. There was some talk giving the twins and early start on their high school education, as well as the possibility of Kim calling in one of her favors so that she and Ron can enjoy a well earned, (and much need) vacation over the summer.

Then Jim had to blurt out, "So when's the wedding?"

From there chaos erupted. Mrs. Possible and Mrs. Stoppable had spent twenty minutes discussing which sounded better, 'Kim Stoppable' or 'Ron Possible,' and then went on compile a ten foot long list of potential baby names, in record time no less. The two fathers had apparently been planning a five-year mortgage investment for the young couple without their knowing. As for the tweebs, never turning down a chance to embarrass their older sister decided to add to the musical overture.

"Ron and Kimmy sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N…" Well, you get the idea.

And in all their excitement, the two families had all but forgotten that Ron and Kim were sitting right next to them. Kim looked over to Ron as he said with a smirk, "As long as their happy for us." Rufus gave a squeak of agreement, he had been hiding in Ron's coat pocket as a result of the restaurants 'no pet' policy. Kim simply stuck out her tongue in retaliation as she prayed for an escape.

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Kim did her best hide her relief as she pulled out the kimmunicator. "What's the sitch, Wade?"

A plane and jeep ride later; Kim and Ron were on the scene of the prison that had held Shego in custody, surveying the damage. For lack of a better term, the place looked like a war zone. Piles of debris cluttered floor as entire walls had been destroyed by nothing short of an all out assault that left several guards seriously injured, and all the destruction made a direct path to Shego's cell.

"So what do you make of it Wade?" Kim said as the various scanners on the kimmunicator beeped and whistled.

"From what I can tell, no explosives were used on the cell door, it was simply knocked off by brute force."

"It doesn't look like Shego put up much resistance either."

"I'm picking up traces of knockout gas in the air."

"So whoever did this simply knocked her out and carried her off?"

"It looks that way. Does seem to fit the style of anyone we know, does it?"

"I don't see what's with the speculation, this is probably a backup plan Drakken had in case of his capture." Ron said as he kicked a piece of rubble to the side.

"Wish I'd thought of that." A familiar voice said from several cells down.

"Drakken?" Kim and Ron both said in unison.

"Kinda throws your theory out the window, doesn't it Mr. Stoppable."

"Hey, he finally remembered my name!"

"I admit, I don't think I could forget your name if I wanted too now, especially after hearing nothing but this garbage for the past two weeks." Drakken said as he lifted up a newspaper with the prom picture of Kim and Ron on it.

"Say, the Ron looks good in a tux!" Ron said as he looked over the portrait. "Does my hair really look like that?" Rufus shrugged his shoulders.

"So if you didn't plan this, who did?" Kim asked.

"And what exactly makes you think I'd tell you anything."

"Cause I can get my dad to tell the world about you with one phone call, Drew."

Drakken growled with annoyance. "Sorry to disappoint you Ms. Possible, but I truly didn't know anything about this."

Kim looked to Ron. "Well he's useless."

"I heard that!"

"Wade, have you pulled the security cameras yet?"

"Just finished Kim, unfortunately it doesn't help much."

The screen on the kimmunicator split into four segments as footage from the different security cameras in the prison were brought up. Kim watched with Ron and Rufus over her shoulder as one by on the different cameras went to static before they could get a glimpse of the perpetrators.

"As you can see, these guys knew exactly what they were doing and didn't want to get caught doing it either." Wade's voice said over the static.

Kim pondered for a moment. "Could you bring up camera 4, I think I might of saw something."

"No problem." Wade said as the footage from camera 4 took up the screen. Kim watched as a door came on the screen with two security guards by it, only to be blown out of frame by one of the explosions, then nothing but static.

"Play it again Wade, but slow it down this time." She requested. The footage started again and Kim watched and inspected each frame that kept passing by, until she found what she was looking for.

"Pause it! There." Kim announced as she pointed out the lower right corner of the screen. For a spilt-second after the explosion a figure appeared there. He appeared to be wearing a black and metallic uniform, but unfortunately the picture wasn't very clear.

"That's our intruder." Kim said.

"Okay, now for the next question." Ron said. "Who is he, and what would the scary looking ninja dude want with Shego?"

"That's what we find out next, Ron." Kim responded. "Wade, think you can do a background search on that uniform?"

"Already started," Wade said as he started typing at speeds unsurpassed by mortal men. "This may take a while, so you two better get back to Middleton and rest up."

"Okay Wade, we'll be in touch."

You know what the problem with knockout gas is? Other than the fact that it knocks a person out, it also comes with some very uncomfortable side effects. For example, the immense migraine that was slowly pulling Shego back to consciousness.

"Ugh…" Shego groaned as she slowly made her way to her feet. She tried take in her surroundings, but couldn't. Shego couldn't see anything as she was completely surrounded by darkness.

"Hello," Shego's voice echoed out into the abyss surrounding her. Then she noticed something, her hands were unbound! She activated her powers as green light from her hands slowly started to bath the room, not that it did much good. All Shego could make out was the wherever she was, it was very big. And judge from the rock formations she could barley make out, it was probably underground.

"Okay whoever you are," She called out. "Not that I don't appreciate being busted out of jail, but I really don't appreciated being gassed, carried against my will, and…" She looked down at herself. "…CHANGING MY CLOTHES!" Shego saw the outfit that she was wearing, it was green and black like her normal attire, but it had a different look to it. It had a more 'military officer' feeling compared to the 'mad scientist sidekick' feeling she was used too.

Shego's discussion with her fashion sense didn't last long as light suddenly bathed the room, temporarily blinding her. With the room now revealed in all its glory, Shego could see the machinery surrounding her. Pipes and catwalks of various sizes towered up to as high as she could she with an occasional flame spouting from one of the pipes. While it was industrial in appearance, it had a disturbing gothic feel to it. If anything, it could easily pass as one's description of hell.

"Welcome Shego." A dark, metallic voice boomed from the shadows. "I apologize for the rudeness of my men's actions, but I felt necessary that you'd be equipped with a more suitable wardrobe. But I assure you, my men behaved themselves."

"Ok, first of all, that last comment did nothing to assure me. Second, no one so much as breathes in my direction without…" Shego proclaimed with glowing with rage, only to be cut off.

"And yet Kim Possible has succeeded time and again." The voice said, infuriating Shego's further.

"WHO ARE YOU!" She demanded.

It was then that Shegos' host revealed himself. He dressed in a dark uniform that blended into the shadows, covered with different pieces of armor. Over his head he wore a mask, one half was completely black, while the other half was orange with a emotionless face.

"My name…is Slade. However, I'd prefer it if you called me, master."

"Master?" Shego said with a confused look.

"I've been watching you for some time Shego." Slade said as a large screen turned on, showing clips of Shego's numerous battles with Kim Possible. "I've been seeking an apprentice, someone to take my place once I gain control of the world."

"Somebody has a god complex."

"As I've dealt with numerous disappointments, I've seen your potential wasted at the expense of that fool Drakken…"

"Okay, stop right there." Shego cut him off. "Slade, right? Either way, I know how this goes. You got me out of jail, so some how that makes me obligated to 'do your bidding' to assist your quest for world domination. Big lair, giant screen, creepy outfit, you have the basics covered, but your still just another loser with delusions of grandeur. Now if you'll excuse me 'master,' I'm outta here!" She then turned on a heel in search of the nearest exit.

"I don't recall giving you a choice." Slade called out, making Shego stop in place.

"Care to repeat that?"

"When I want something, I get it. Of course, if you believe you're too good to be my apprentice, perhaps you'd like to prove it." Slade said as he cracked his knuckles.

A smirk came across Shego's face as her hand started to glow. "I could use a good workout."

I think I'm gonna stop here for now, sorry if it dragged for a bit. But don't worry, I'll make up next time with a longer chapter and I already got three awesome fights planned! And yes, one of them will involve the Titans! Keep the reviews coming.