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Eurotrip – Chapter 9"KP, I don't think this is what we planned when we got to Italy."
Kim glanced over at Ron, trying hard to keep the smile on her face while still waving to the crowd. "I know, but when they said they wanted to thank us, I didn't expect all this. But it is our first time back since…"
"Kim Possible!" Kim turned her head back, smiling to the rather large man standing beside her. "I, and all the people, would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you have done to save the city of Venice from disaster three months ago."
Kim just shook her head, trying hard not to look ungrateful. "It was no big, but it was Wade who really did all the work. He's the one who designed and built those seismic generators that turned back the tidal wave Gemini unleashed."
"Yes, but it was your tireless effort, setting them up around the city, diving deep, that made the rescue possible."
Kim pulled Ron closer to her. "Ron also did a lot of that work as well."
Kim's face fell somewhat when it appeared he hadn't heard her, and she made a move to get his attention, even though he was addressing the crowd at that time. She felt Ron lay a hand on her shoulder, stopping her, and she turned back to look at him.
"Don't worry about it KP, it's no big."
She leaned in closer, so she could speak without having to try and yell over the crowd. "Ron, you deserve this just as much as me, you know that. It's ferociously unfair."
"Kim, I'm all right." Ron leaned over, kissing her gently. "Go, make the crowd happy, then we can get on with our day. After all, the faster we get this over with, the faster we can get some time to ourselves.
Kim looked at him uncertainly, but she felt the reassuring squeeze of his hand. With a final look, Kim returned beside the mayor of Venice, and the crowd seemed to almost rejoice in her presence.
Ron watched on wistfully, yet smiled. He was used to being on the outside, looking in, but sometimes it did bother him. Kim tried so hard to get him the acknowledgement he deserved, and he knew it hurt her when the attempts were not as successful as she would want.
But Ron knew that the fame wasn't all it was cracked up to be. He knew he'd get big heady if he ever got the spotlight like Kim did. Kim could handle it, and handle it well. Ron… he didn't want to take that chance. Sure, he might be able to avoid it, now that he knew how he got, but that didn't always help. He had told Kim the same thing when he got the naco money, that it wouldn't change him, but not a day later, he had become something he really didn't like. He didn't want to chance that, not now. He didn't want anything that might jeopardize his relationship with Kim.
But sometimes, just sometimes, he wished he could be the one in the spotlight, if only for a little while.
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Completely silent, he made his way across the roof, his smile constant as he made his way to the vent. He could sense, rather than hear, the foot treads behind him, and his smile broadened at their control. It had taken months, but his new minions were ready for the field.
And what a field test this would be. Claiming the Chalice of the Monkey Master would make him invincible. Not even the buffoon and pretender to the mantle, Ron Stoppable, would be able to stop him, even with his little girlfriend Kim Possible.
Monkey Fist smiled maliciously, as he bypassed the security and slipped through. His minions followed him in, and he shut the grating behind them. He had only to wait until dark, and then it would be his, as well as the title of Supreme Monkey Master!
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Ron sighed with relief as he wrapped his arm around Kim, feeling her snuggle closer. It seemed to have taken forever for them to get away from the cheering throngs and autograph hounds. If Wade hadn't been able to rig a distraction for them, flashing a hologram of some of their fights, they never would have been able to slip away. Even then, it wasn't a sure thing until they had managed to dive into a convenient gondala.
The driver had been very understanding, knowing who they were right away. But he just smiled, tipping his hat to them, and took them down the canal. He even refused payment, saying that just having Team Possible in his boat, a story he'd share with his grandkids when they were old enough, was payment enough.
The sun was just setting overhead, turning the water almost red. Ron could feel each breath that Kim let out, could feel the steady, calm beat of her heart as she pressed close to him. His free hand clutched nervously at his hip, as he kissed her gently on the forehead.
"KP… you don't know how much I love you."
Kim gazed up at him, green eyes sparkling. "I love you too Ron."
Ron swallowed, noticing how the fading light seemed to accentuate the brilliance of her hair. "I have no idea what my life would be like if you hadn't been there. You've been my best friend for as long as I can remember, and I think I loved you even then. No matter what happened, we always had each other's back. I can't think of…"
A distinctive beep interrupted him, and Ron just groaned, his head smacking back into the headrest in frustration. Kim groaned as well, but answered the Kimmunicator anyways. "What's the sitch Wade, this better be good."
Wade almost flinched at the tone in Kim's voice. "Did I call at a bad time?"
Ron leaned over, his face set. "Ferociously bad."
Wade seemed to sink a little lower in his seat. "Umm… sorry about that. But I just got word that Monkey Fist is robbing a museum in Rome right now."
Ron hung his head, mumbling softly. "It had to be monkeys, didn't it? It's always monkeys."
Kim stroked his back, trying to sooth him. "Have you got a ride for us Wade?"
"Should be there in two minutes. It's a GJ jet, and they even have an extra set of mission clothes for you."
"Thanks Wade, you rock." Kim deactivated the Kimmunicator, turning back to Ron. "You were saying something?"
Ron just shrugged. "It can wait till after KP. We should probably get our head in the game."
Kim eyed him, noting he seemed more down than usual, but the jet had just arrived overhead, so she put it out of her mind for the moment, intent on talking about it with him later.
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"The Chalice of the Monkey Master is mine, all mine!"
Monkey Fist's laughter rang through the large gallery, echoing off the walls as he raised the chalice over his head in triumph. His minions about him chattered in response.
"I don't think so."
His laughter died instantly as Monkey Fist whirled at the familiar voice. "Kim Possible? How did you get here?"
Kim descended quickly, repelling from the skylight on the roof to land gracefully. "You're interrupting our very nice vacation. That doesn't make me very happy."
"That goes double for me monkey breath. Time to play some smack monkey!"
Monkey Fist readied himself as Ron dropped right above him, snarling with fury. That fury quickly changed to mirth though when Ron suddenly stopped in mid air, pulling frantically on the rope to get loose.
"Ron Stoppable, your buffoonish antics continue to amuse me. Monkey ninjas, attack!"
Kim could hear them moving in the dark, trying to surround her, but their footfalls sounded different, almost strange. It was Ron who spotted them first. At first, he didn't believe what he was seeing, but when they stepped more into the light, his eyes widened in disgust. "KP, watch out! Those monkey ninjas… they're…"
"MY NEW AND UNBEATABLE SPIDER MONKEYS!"
Kim gasped as she got a good look at the monkey ninjas as they closed in. While they still retained the bodies of monkeys, that was the only real similarity. Where their arms and legs once were, now protruded eight separate limbs, and Kim understood why their footfalls sounded so different. As one, they leapt at her, driving her back to defend herself. The spider monkeys moved much faster, and it was all Kim could do to block the multiple strikes of each as the attacked.
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Ron could see about ten of the spider monkeys converging on Kim, and he tugged at the rope even more. Frustrated, he awoke Rufus from his pocket sharply. "Rufus buddy, we could really use your help right now."
Rufus awoke quickly, surprised at the anxiousness in his human's tone. He poked his head out, taking in the situation. It didn't take long until he saw the monkey ninjas, and gave a shriek, diving back into the warm, secure pocket.
Ron just groaned, rousing Rufus yet again. "Come on buddy, I'm stuck here, and I really could use a hand right now."
Reluctantly, Rufus poked his head out again. Making sure that none of the spider monkeys were near, he scampered up quickly, and began gnawing at the rope.
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Kim felt her back pressed against the wall. She had taken out a couple of the spider ninjas, but now the others were pressing in, and she was running out of room to move. One dove from the left, and Kim ducked under it. She tensed, and jumped, trying to leap above the throng. As she cleared them, she kicked off from the wall, somersaulting over the grasping legs of her foes, landing deftly on the other side. She managed to kick two of them into the wall where she had just been before they turned and pressed in on her again.
Kim backed up slowly, and the spider monkeys seemed content to keep their distance, staying just out of her reach. She could see them eyeing her, and the effect of spider's eyes on a monkey face creeped her out to no end. She readied herself for another assault, but Monkey Fist's voice cut in.
"Wrap her up my minions!"
Before Kim could respond, the six remaining monkey ninjas opened their mouths wide, far wider than should have been possible, releasing a stream of white silk that quickly clung to Kim. She tried leaping away, but found her feet stuck to the floor, and fell unceremoniously.
The spray continued, and it was all Kim could do to keep it from her mouth as her hands and legs were bound. In an instant, the bombardment stopped, and Kim turned as best she could to see Monkey Fist standing over her.
"Well Miss Possible, it would seem your world saving days are over."
Kim smiled as she looked up, and saw Ron give a thumbs up. "Oh, I don't know about that."
Monkey Fist just glared in response. "What do you mean by tha…"
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"CANNONBALL!"
With a distinct lack of grace, Ron plummeted to the floor, crashing right into Monkey Fist. The chalice clattered to the floor beside the two of them, and Ron quickly scooped it up in his hands. "Not such a smart monkey now, are ya?"
Monkey Fist groaned under Ron's weight. "Attack my minions!"
"Uh oh…" Ron scrambled to his feet, and quickly ran in the opposite direction from the spider monkeys, who now quickly turned all their attention to him. With a scream, Ron bolted off down the corridor.
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Kim grasped the laser cutter, activating it when she was sure it was aimed properly. One quick slash was all that was needed to free herself from most of the sticky strands, though some still clung tenaciously to her. "Give it up Monkey Fist, we have you beaten."
"I think not." Faking a kick, Monkey Fist leapt away, grabbing Ron's now dangling rope and pulling himself up. Kim did the same, trying to follow him, but he had a significant lead, and his speed up the rope was much faster than hers was. He reached the top before she had made it half way, and he just smiled down at her. "Goodbye Miss Possible. When we meet again, I will be a god!"
With a flourish, he untied the rope Kim clung to, and dramatically dropped her and the rope. Kim grabbed desperately for her grappling gun, but couldn't reach it in time before she slammed into the floor, the wind knocked from her.
Blearily, Kim gazed upward in time to see the spider monkeys scamper up the walls and ceiling by themselves, and she saw one of them held the chalice. A jet suddenly appeared over the skylight, and Monkey Fist and his minions boarded quickly. Kim groaned, knowing that she'd have no chance of catching them right that moment. She reached into her pocket, pulling out the Kimmunicator.
"Wade, Monkey Fist is getting away. Can you track his jet?"
Wade typed furiously, but smiled back a moment later. "I've got him locked. I'll keep an eye on him, see where he goes."
"Thanks Wade, you rock." Kim picked herself up, groaning as her back protested. "Call me back when you have a fix on his location.
Wade nodded, and she deactivated the Kimmunicator, turning to head down the corridor she had last seen Ron running. She quickly found him, bound just as she was only a few short moments ago.
"Sorry KP, I lost the cup thingy."
Kim bent down, and started to cut him free. "Don't worry about it Ron, Wade is tracking him now. We'll get the chalice back. I wonder what he wants with it though?"
Ron rose quickly, pulling at the last strands that clung to him in disgust. "It involves monkeys, probably magic, so it's no good."
The Kimmunicator beeped, and Kim quickly activated it. "Have you got a lock on him yet Wade?"
Wade just smiled as he sipped his drink. "Current heading shows him heading for the African rain forest. I already have a ride set up for you."
"Thanks Wade, you rock times two." Kim turned to Ron, watching him pick a final strand from his hair. "Come on Ron, we're going to Africa!"
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Author's Notes – Well folks, a little detour from their tour of Europe. Monkey Fist won't know what hit him!