Kim Possible and Street Hawk: A Hazzardous Sitch p 11
Disclaimer: I do not own Kim Possible, Street Hawk or Dukes of Hazzard. Wish I did though.
Leaving Hazzard and War Bird's Arrival
Back in Hazzard, five minutes later, Roscoe is chuckling, listening to Lucre's screaming within the Jail cell until the Psychiatrist can come to pick up the hapless villain. The office's door opens and in walks a young woman that he had never seen before. Slender, highly attractive and wearing garments similar to Bonnie Rockwaller's.
Jessica sighs as she recalls what Bonnie had told her to use as a recognition phrase. "The hawk soars."
"But the rock falls." Roscoe smiles as he rises from his chair and asks, "How can I help you, ma'am?"
"My associate wishes to meet with you, as she is very impressed with your progress this day." She then looks toward the direction of a man's pained moans and asks, "Will the man in the Jail cell be all right?"
"Oh, he'll be fine. He may not be the Duke boys, but at least they know how to escape from Jail, gyuk-gyuk!"
Upon hearing that chuckle, Lucre screams in madness, yelling, "No more! Please, no more! I'll be good! Just please, stop that insane laugh!" He then starts sobbing as he screams, adding, "Make it stop, please, make it stop!"
Jessica asks, "What is wrong with him?"
"Oh the same problem that villains have when they're here in Jail. He has no sense of humor at all, gyuk-gyuk!" At Lucre's added tormented screaming, Jessica and Roscoe leave the office and get into Roscoe's Patrol car, with Jessica giving him directions.
As he drives, he says, "There's something I've been wondering about since I met your associate."
"What is that, Sheriff Coltrane?"
"What does 'SRT' stand for?"
"Specialized Researching Teams. She is one of the best researchers of our people. She often does her research out on the field. Either by her own volition or under orders from our superior being, Entee."
"What's your true form like?"
"Well, compared to it and this, I prefer this. The actual form of our people is, as your people would say, really quite disgusting. Other than that, I do not think you want to know about it."
"You're right. I don't. How far from her are we now?"
"Just over there, Sheriff." Jessica points her finger back into the field, the same field that he had encountered the 'visitor' in. "Stop about five feet away from the vessel and park sideways. I shall walk out first and wave so she will open the door for me. Once the door closes, approach."
"Gotcha." Following the directions, Roscoe does as he's instructed. "Will I ever see you folks again?"
"Doubtful, Sheriff. Very doubtful. After all, we have a whole galaxy to study and another. So on and so on." She then gets out, smiles and says, "Of all the planets, I think I enjoyed this one the most. Even more, I think she did too."
As Jessica walks toward the helicopter, she waves for Bonnie to open the rear door for her. When the door opens, she turns back to Roscoe and gives him a flirty wave good-bye before walking up into the helicopter. As the door closes, she blows him a kiss and giggles when the door is finished closing.
"You were right, Bonnie. That was fun. But, isn't that cruel though? Leading him on like that?"
"Don't worry. He's strong. A bit loopy, perhaps, but strong nonetheless. I'm sure he'll find his match." At that, Bonnie leaves the cockpit for the rear of the helo and prepares for her good-bye performance.
As Roscoe approaches the helo, he swallows and hopes he doesn't lose his mind from the encounter. When the door opens, he sees the same figure before him and bows.
"I got your summons, ma'am. How can I help you?"
"There is a criminal organization I feel you should be informed about. They weasel their way into Political Officials of your planet's nations. As our role is strictly research, we cannot do much of anything about them. The only time we intervene is when crises get to be too hot. Sadly, our time on this planet grows short. That is where you come in, Sheriff Coltrane."
"How can I help, ma'am?"
"Keep an eye out for these people. They are known as the Sho-Da-Kah. I am sure you heard about their leadership being destroyed." At Roscoe's smile and nod, she goes on. "Their leadership was destroyed in Shanghai by Team Hawk. However, there remain five operations belonging to the Sho-Da-Kah. They will be very hard to find, but with the right cues, you can home in on them."
"What are they, ma'am?"
"Very good question, as it varies from place to place. Essentially, however, it is changes in behavior, amounts in bank accounts of very rich people and very shady behavior. If the person is already shady, shadier than the usual. Even more, the members of the Sho-Da-Kah do not care if anyone gets hurt, as they would kill anyone who gets in their way. So far, Team Hawk had lost one good man and that was a long time ago before it became a team."
"Would it be all right for me to tell my Deputies what to look for? I trust them with my life, gyuk-gyuk. Even more, Boss Hogg may be greedy, but he absolutely draws the line at murder. He severely dislikes the idea of blood money."
"Given you trust your men, Mr. Hogg and it would be taxing for just one man to handle, it is allowed. You might even want to speak with the Dukes about it. If they can find anything, they can assist you in stopping it. Be it driving or in person. I should know, as I have seen them driving in their car."
"Yes, ma'am. The 'General Lee' is very quick and nimble, gyuk-gyuk. If they come across any goons, they'll chase them down like there's no tomorrow."
"However, this task I have given you is not without peril. It will be highly dangerous, possibly even deadly."
"No need to worry, ma'am. The Duke boys, Boss Hogg, my Deputies and myself have faced dangerous opponents. Yet, from the sounds of things, these Sho-Da-Kah guys make those other guys sound like ice-cream men."
The figure nods before replying, "Chances are they probably do. So advise them of the risks involved. If they say no, do not hold it against them."
"I will do as you bid, ma'am. Quite frankly, I wouldn't blame them if they refused. At the same time though, they'll be missing one wild adventure and those boys love adventure, gyuk-gyuk!"
The figure laughs a distorted laugh before saying, "In all my parsecs of studying the galaxies around here, this has to be the most fascinating one yet. I shall have to tell Entee all about it. This place just might merit further scrutiny on our part. Be well, Sheriff Roscoe Purvis Coltrane of Hazzard County, planet Earth."
"Be well, ma'am." He then bows as the door closes, with the figure returning the bow. As he walks back to the Patrol car, he quietly adds, "If only we had more Patrol cars, or at least newer ones. We could Deputize the Dukes so they could be Official. Boss Hogg may be greedy, but he doesn't like the idea of blood money. I could inform him of the Sho-Da-Kah so he could fight them in his own way, gyuk-gyuk!"
Back in War Bird, Bonnie and Jessica had heard the entire thing through the microphones and Bonnie nods in approval of Roscoe's planning.
She then smirks as she says, "Just wait until he sees what they'll be getting next week." Norman had arranged for Hazzard to receive some new and updated equipment when he learned about Bonnie's 'killing' of Roscoe's Patrol car.
Bonnie then powers up the engine and decides to make a quick call. "This is War Bird. I need a number, please."
"Which one, Bonnie?"
"Dukes of Hazzard, Norman. The Dukes of Hazzard."
"Searching and found. Patching it into your communications."
"Roger, Sky Base." Ten seconds later, she hears Daisy's voice.
"Duke Farm, this is Daisy."
"Hey, Daisy. It's Bonnie."
"Bonnie? Where did you get to, girl? You missed what had happened when the dust cleared."
"Sorry about that, but my ride got here and pulled me out under the cover of the dust cloud. It seems my husband asked Team Hawk to pick me up before my friends arrived with my vehicle."
"Is your car fixed?"
"My vehicle's running now. Sorry if I worried you. How's Wally doing?"
"He and Boss Hogg are with Uncle Jesse right now. It seems that President Wally wants an impartial witness for the signing. Surprising thing is, Boss Hogg agreed to it."
"I missed quite a bit, then. So, what happened in that dust cloud? Tell all."
"Enos was trying to find me in the dust. Next thing I know, his hands were on my chest. I swear, that guy was redder than a lobster when he realized it. I take it you're on your way to your appointment now."
"That I am. You guys take care, okay?"
"We will, Bonnie. Oh, Enos wants to talk to you. Hold on a moment."
"Bonnie?"
"Hi, Enos. What's up?"
"Bonnie, where did you get to last night? I saw you leave and return."
Starting to toggle the communications switch, she says, "Please repeat, you're breaking up, Enos. I cannot read you."
On Enos' end, he hears, "Repeat.. Breaking.. Cannot read you."
"Bonnie, are you there?" The disconnected signal is his reply.
Back on War Bird, Bonnie sighs and says, "That was way too close for comfort, Jessica. I don't like being cruel at times."
"It'll be all right, Bonnie. Don't worry so much about it. Besides, we are a secret group, for the most part."
"Yeah, good point." At that, she lifts up on the collective and takes off, resuming the trek to Florida.
Back in the Duke Farm, Enos and Daisy hear a helicopter in the distance and shrug it off before Enos does the most incredible thing.
"Daisy, we've been seeing each other for a while now. I've been wanting to do this in a romantic setting, but it doesn't get more romantic than this. Daisy Duke, will you marry me?"
Tears falling from her eyes, Daisy replies, "Yes, Enos. This time, blushing from either one of us won't stop this wedding from happening." She then kisses Enos passionately and separates from him, a smile on her face.
Enos smiles back and says, "Aw Daisy, ding-dang." At that, he falls onto his back, his smile still plastered on his face. Daisy can only giggle as she turns around to see her cousins.
"He did it, guys. He finally proposed." Bo and Luke can only chuckle as they lift their new cousin-in-law-to-be and put him on the couch.
Thirty minutes later, back in Hazzard, Roscoe arrives at the Police Station to see Boss Hogg. He had arrived at his decision to inform Boss Hogg about the Sho-Da-Kah. He then goes into the County Commission Office and closes the door.
"I have something to discuss with you, Enos, Cletus and the Dukes." Boss Hogg notes his solemn tone and his face goes serious as well.
"What is it, Roscoe?"
"There's a criminal outfit operating, Boss. They might try forming a bargain with you. However, these criminals use blood money to buy influence. Since you don't like the idea of blood money, I felt I should inform you."
"Well, we'll keep an eye out for them. If they show up here, they'll be convicted. What do they call themselves?"
"According to someone I just met, they call themselves the Sho-Da-Kah. They don't care if anyone gets hurt, Boss. That's why I felt I should tell you about them."
"I'm glad you told me, Roscoe. If they try anything, they'll pay right through the nose."
"Boss, any time you say that, I don't know if that's painful or disgusting, gyuk-gyuk."
"At times, I wonder that myself, Roscoe."
Two hours later, War Bird arrives in Miami, Florida and touches down at the assigned Air Field when she sees Sky Base there already. Along with Sky Base is William Kirby with the Department of Justice.
When Bonnie cuts the engines, she grins toward Jessica and says, "In a way, it's good you got here when you did. Kirby's the man that wanted your Father as the test pilot for the original cycle. It should at least be fitting he has the chance to meet you."
"I'm worried, Bonnie. What if he doesn't believe I'm Jesse Mach's daughter? For that matter, what if he doesn't want me on the team?"
"He'll know it, as I'm sure Norman had briefed him about you upon his arrival here. Your Mother can attest to that as well. As for the team roster, he has really no say in it whatsoever. You met the qualifications, Jessica. Not him. He works all the way up in D.C. while we bust our asses keeping the nation and the planet safe. Okay?"
Jessica nods, smiles and says, "Yeah, thanks Bonnie." At that, both ladies get out of the helicopter and go into the hangar, removing their helmets once inside.
Norman turns around, sees them approaching and smiles. "Director William Kirby, I'd like you to meet Jessica Chang Mach, our newest member. Jessica, this is Director Kirby. He was in charge of the selection board that wanted your Father for the project."
"Nice to meet you, Miss Mach. You have your Father's spirit, that much I can tell already."
"Likewise, Mr. Kirby. I'm sorry, I've never met anyone important to the team before."
Chuckling, Kirby says, "I'm not that important, Miss Mach. All I am is a desk jockey, much like Norman is a keyboard wizard. Background support is important, yet the field operatives are what get the job done. I can tell you this much. Your Father would be very proud of you if he could meet you now."
"My friends, no, my 'family' tells me that every day. In their own way. For that matter, they're right. I've come a long way these past few months."
Kirby nods, smiles and says, "That you have, Jessica. So, you ready for tomorrow, Ms. Rockwaller?"
"Ready and waiting, sir. Weapons are loaded and ready for action. What does the schedule say for tomorrow?"
"Maritime strafes. Enjoy your day in Georgia?"
"It was interesting. Nice place to visit, but wouldn't want to live there. Too many crazy things happen in Hazzard."
"I know. I read Norman's brief and would like to see your after-action report."
"Should be done by tomorrow. In the meantime, I think I'll rest up for the time being before I start my report." At that, Bonnie walks to the sleeping area of the hangar and joins her husband.
Back in the main part of the hangar, Kirby smiles at Jessica and says, "Welcome to Team Hawk, Jessica."
"Thank you, sir."
"Thinking of, do you have your field name already?"
"I do, sir. Hard Hawk."
"Very apt, Hard Hawk. Norman, the new vehicle should be ready on or ahead of schedule."
"Excellent."
"Norman? Director? What new vehicle?"
Norman chuckles darkly as he replies, "It's a surprise, Jessica. Believe me, you'll be notified of when it's ready." Jessica nods and smiles back weakly as she makes her way to the resting area. Norman then grins as he gets an idea. "Jessica, could you ask your Mom to join us out here, please?"
"Sure thing, Norman." When Jessica gets to Lily, she gives her the message.
Lily gets up from the cot that are among the other cots. As she walks by them, she sees Kim and Ron snuggling close to each other while Bonnie and Hirotaka are doing the same. 'Young love. I just hope they end up happier than Jesse and I did.'
To this day, she still kicks herself for breaking up with Jesse when he had become a motorcycle cop because she couldn't stand the thought of him being hurt. She found it a foolish mistake leaving him on that pier in Chinatown after he had saved her from the Tongs that were after the 'Ivory Emperor' statuette. She was glad to have found out about Jessica two months after leaving LA.
"The last time I saw you in the flesh was as Street Hawk, Jesse. I should have stayed."
"Lily, you couldn't have." Norman's voice breaks her out of it. "The Department of Justice was able to pull those strings for you at my request for Jesse's peace of mind. It was only fitting that he saw to it that you left LA safely, even if it was as Street Hawk."
"What do you mean by if, Norman?"
"Jesse was seriously considering quitting the project when he was reminded that he couldn't tell you about him being Street Hawk. When he found out the Tongs were after you, he suited up and went to the rescue. After you left, he kept the project going until..."
"He died." At Norman's nod, she sadly smiles and asks, "I meant a lot to him, didn't I?"
"You certainly did, Lily. From that night on, any time he suited up, he felt you'd be pleased he wasn't stopping for anything." He then grins and says, "That's why it's fitting you have a call sign of your own. 'Lady Hawk'. Sounds corny, I know, but I'm quickly running out of Hawks here." Lily laughs at that and makes a face of concentration.
"I won't have to use weapons at all?"
"No weapons. You probably won't have to leave Command Center unless it was an emergency or a shift change."
"Well, since no one else knows about Command Center's location other than us, I accept, Base." At Norman's dropped jaw, Lily smiles and says, "Jane, Kim, Ron and Bonnie told me that you called yourself 'Base' when you picked up Jane from the Hospital the night Felix was hurt. For Jane, 'Madam Base' would be appropriate."
Kirby can't help but chuckle as he says, "That fits you very well, Norman 'Base' Tuttle." Norman sighs exasperatedly before starting to laugh as well.
That night, the group turns in, with each active field operative, aside from Bonnie, taking two-hour long watch shifts. All through the night, Bonnie sleeps peacefully, yet somewhat fitfully.