Nine O'clock the next morning found Team Possible and Starfire seated in Dr. Director's office. She had a grim expression reserved for the alien girl.
"So, I understand you're from Miss Wheeler's home universe, and have come here to take her back," she said.
Starfire nodded. "That is correct, Teacher."
Dr. Director was taken aback. "Teacher?"
"It's a cultural thing with her," interjected Kim.
Dr. Director nodded, and continued. "I have a number of objections to this action, on legal grounds as well as organizational ones."
"I understand. It is my wish that we are able to find a solution to this problem," said Starfire, "I wish you to know at this point that I no longer desire to return home with her, but it is a duty I have taken on and will do my best to fulfill it."
"Why don't you want to take her back now?" asked Dr. Director.
"I have been shown her record as an agent, and with Team Possible on other missions, and I have seen her effectiveness in fighting both crime and natural disasters. She is an asset to you that you should not lose.
I have also seen her home life, and the happiness she has found here. I have no desire to take her from that. But it is not my decision," answered Starfire.
May I see the orders?" asked Dr. Director.
"Certainly, Teacher," replied Starfire. She pulled out her Titans Communicator, opened it, and tapped some keys. "Here," she said, turning it so the screen was to the Director. On it were the arrest order, along with Starfire's credentials as a law-enforcement agent.
"I'd like to see them printed out," said Dr. Director, returning the device.
Starfire nodded, then looked at a printer nearby. "May I use that machine that prints?"
Dr. Director waved at it, and Starfire went over to it. She put the Communicator on top, typed in some directions, and suddenly the printer started and produced all of the documents.
Starfire handed them to the GJ head and sat back down.
Dr. Director looked them over, then peered at Starfire. "Well, these seem in order, as far as they go. But they have no legal validity here."
At Starfire's confused look, she added, "There is no extradition treaty between your world and this one, so your authority is not recognized here. Miss Wheeler has committed no crimes, and in fact is a highly regarded agent. This brings me to my second point.
If you try to take her away by force, you will be guilty of kidnapping a Global Justice agent, and we will use all our resources to recover her and bring YOU to justice."
Then we have reached the impasse," said Starfire.
"I'm afraid so. What do you intend to do?" asked Dr. Director.
"I have no wish to start a problem between our worlds, but I must bring her to justice too. I am sorry, but my instructions did not include this as a possibility. We all serve the cause of justice, and must find some way out," Starfire answered.
Dr. Director sighed. "If Agent Jinx wants to accompany you back, I have no objections. But it must be voluntary on her part."
Jenny shook her head. "Not planning on it."
"Then I'm sorry, Starfire, you can do nothing without risking grave consequences," said the Director.
"I understand," said Starfire. "Thank you for your time." She stood up, as did the others.
"I wish we could have met under other circumstances," said the GJ head, "I would have very much enjoyed talking to you about your universe and home planet."
Starfire gave a wan smile. "I would have enjoyed that as well."
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Everyone was quiet on the way home. Rufus climbed into Jenny's lap and went to sleep.
Back in the Possible home, everyone, including the Drs. Possible and Jim and Tim sat in the living room, having a beverage and thinking. They all tried to avoid looking at Starfire, who was happily sipping on a squeeze bottle of mustard.
Suddenly the alien girl sat down the bottle, stood up and went over to Jenny. "I challenge you to single combat."
"Huh?" asked Jenny.
"If you win, I will return home without you. If I win, you will come back with me," she explained.
"There's no reason for you to accept that challenge, Jenny," said Mr. Possible.
"Please consider it, friend Jinx," said Starfire, "In this way, both honor and justice will be served as well as the circumstances permit."
"Yeah, I see your point," said Jenny, reluctantly, "Kim, what do you think?"
"I think this has to be your decision," Kim answered slowly, "My opinion is that you shouldn't do it, but I'm against you leaving in the first place, and don't want that put in danger."
"How about you, Ron?" asked Jenny, looking at him.
"What Kim said," he answered, unhappily.
"Uh huh," added Rufus.
While Jenny sat and thought about it, Starfire sat back down. She took a long drink of mustard, hoping this would work.
"I'll do it," said Jenny at last.
There were exclamations of various types from the others in the room.
"Star's right," she explained, "This is a good way to settle it."
"Glorious," said Starfire, "We shall meet on the field of battle tomorrow morning."
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A few miles outside Middleton a sports complex had gone out of business, and they met in a soccer field. The grass was ankle high, but otherwise bare of obstacles. Everyone from the Possible home, except the twins, was there.
"This will do nicely," said Starfire, looking around.
"Star, do you really want to do this?" asked Jenny, "We've fought before, and you know what I can do."
"Yes, but I will not turn back now," she answered.
"Okay," said Jinx, and walked away toward her preferred end of the field.
"Ready?" called Mr. Possible, "Set..."
"HOLD IT!" came a female voice from behind the bleachers. They all turned in that direction to find Shego walking onto the field.
"Shego!" said Kim, and took a fighting stance.
"Stand down, Kimmie, this is between me and Pinky," said the green-and-black clad villainess, heading for Jenny.
Jenny walked over to meet her, as did Starfire. Everyone else approached within earshot, but kept a safe distance. Kim and Ron, scowling, stepped a bit closer.
"I told you I was coming for a rematch, and here I am. Ready?" Shego asked.
Starfire looked at Jenny.
"She does have the earlier challenge," said Jenny.
"Very well," said Starfire, "I shall stand down and referee."
"Fine, whatever," said Shego, "As long as I get to kick Pinky's butt. Here's the deal. No powers, just skills, until one of us quits or is finished."
Jenny shrugged. "Fine. I'll win either way."
Shego snorted, and headed for the middle of the field. Jenny took a spot about ten feet from her.
"Ready?" asked Starfire, "Begin!"
The two ran at each other, and began a furious battle of kicks, blocks, and blows. For several minutes they were unable to breach the other's defenses, then Shego pulled back a bit, and landed a hard blow to Jinx's left cheek.
Jinx stepped back and spat out some blood. She glared at the other woman.
"Good, we're even on that score," muttered Shego, and moved in for another round.
Shego was slightly stronger than Jinx, but their speed and agility were even. Jinx started using her gym skills to make unexpected movements, which Shego had trouble compensating for.
For her part, Shego's combat skills were greater and more refined, making it hard for Jinx to land a solid blow.
At an unspoken agreement they stepped back from each other, taking a quick breather.
"You're better than you were last time," said Shego.
"You too, but it's not going to matter," answered Jinx.
Shego growled, then moved forward and did something completely unexpected. She used some very old boxing moves and slammed Jinx in the face and solar plexus. Staggered, Jinx moved back to clear her head and catch her breath. Shego followed and hit her again in the belly.
Jenny turned away and fell down, out cold.
"HOLD!" shouted Starfire.
Shego ignored the order, and squatted down on Jinx's back. She ignited her right hand, and raised it, claws open. "This will take care of you for good," she muttered.