Vin said it best at the end of last chapter "Its going to be one of those days" That sums up exactly how the week of planning this chapter went.
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Chapter 11
Where do you Stand?
From the time after Vin's speech to Kim, the entire warehouse remained shrouded in silence. Kim still lay in the corner crying her eyes out; Ron was curled up next to her with his arm around her. But his gaze was resting on the one person that everyone was looking at. Vin.
What he did to Kim, and his approach definitely rubbed everyone the wrong way. And anyone who puts Kim to tears has a mortal enemy in the form of Ron. Rufus even gave Vin a deathly glare, he himself did not like to be handled the way Vin handled him during the whole ordeal.
Ron wanted to hurt Vin, badly. But right now he had to comfort Kim, and to devise how he'd be able to get his revenge on Vin, still aware of the guns that were around him, and the ones he was pulling out of the duffle bags.
Up above the floor in the little office with catwalk watched Dr. Drakken and Shego. Shego was able to convince Dr. D to come out from cowering behind the desk after the shots rang out and the blonde was dropped.
"What do you make of that Vin character Shego?"
"Well, he is brutal and to the point, and obviously he is the only one who actually knows what the hell is going on around here"
"But, did he have to be so violent? I mean, I don't like guns" Drakken sounded distant as he said that. Shego grunted.
"Me neither Doc, we'll just have to wait and see what he plans on doing. Not to mention what the others are planning to do to him"
Back below the two Kim still lay against the corner of the room, her head buried as she rested against her knees. She didn't know what to make of what just happened, and her mind was having an inner war on what to do.
What Vin did shocked her to her core, but the longer she let what he said, and what he did linger in her mind, the more she understood it.
One thing was definitely true, She was not in control.
And for the duration of this situation she wouldn't be, her previous actions nearly got her as well as others killed.
She reflected on what had happened at the school earlier that day, and in doing so she kept seeing how right Vin was. Hand to hand combat with these infected people was ineffective and potentially dangerous, she glanced nervously over at the still body of Tara which still lay in front of her. She shuddered on thinking that that could've been her if she was bitten by one of them.
For her and everyone else to survive they had to rely on the only person who knew anything on this scenario, which was the one person that everyone wanted to tear limb from limb. The only thing keeping them back was the fact that he was armed to the teeth with enough firepower to make Rambo jealous.
Kim lifted her head, resting it on her knees as she sighed.
She felt Ron run his hand through her hair, comforting her as he always does. She looked over at him, noticing that he wasn't looking at her, but over at Vin. And the look he was giving him was a little frightening to her, she never seen Ron this angry, it made the serious face he used during the Lil' Diablo incident seem tame.
"Ron"
He turned his gaze over to meet hers.
"Stop it"
His expression changed from anger to one of mute shock, he started to pull his hand away from her.
"Not that Ron"
He looked at his hand, then at her, then back at his hand again. She sighed, realizing that she confused him, again.
"Stop with the look of intense hatred Ron" She said, narrowing her eyes in an athoritive attempt.
"Look? What look KP?" He said, avoiding eye contact with her.
"The one you, and everyone else has been giving Vin since his little speech" She narrowed her brow, trying to have Ron crack and give in. A scornful look from her had almost the same effect as her 'puppy dog pout'.
Ron realized the jig was up when she was glaring at him.
"Sorry Kim but, he just…..I don't like seeing anyone hurt you, ever. I don't like him Kim. I seriously don't like him, or the way he thinks"
"Like it or not Ron, his way of thinking is what saved us, twice in fact."
"Kim, we could have totally taken care of that thing on the football field before he showed up"
She groaned, his blind pride in their skills was getting on her nerves.
"Don't you get it Ron! If it wasn't for him showing up when he did we'd all be dead right now! And if I hadn't been all 'hero' like and stopped him from shooting we wouldn't be here either!" She said sternly. Ron withdrew from her a little bit from her out burst, clearly surprised by it. It even caused Rufus to go hide in Ron's pocket.
"I'm, sorry" He whispered, hanging his head.
"Ron, don't be. Look we don't know what we're involved with, we never knew we'd be here. You're just too in love with me to see my flaws"
She wasn't certain, but she was sure she saw Ron smirk.
"So what are you suggesting KP, should we team up with 'Rambo' over there or go about this on our own?"
She smiled as she got up, helping Ron up with her.
"We're teaming with 'Rambo' Ron. He's the only one who knows the deal here, and maybe, just maybe he could teach us something."
Vin stayed crouched by the shredded rear tire of the Suburban as he started to unload and equip all the weapons he had shoved into the duffle bags.
One thing this little ordeal gave him that he valued was breathing time, and time to actually load up each weapon into a 'ready to fire' position if any of his other guns went empty at a critical time.
Every once in a while he would look up, noting that none of the people changed their positions, or their looks at him.
Man did I piss them off or what?
He just shrugged as he went back to loading the .45APC rounds into the magazines he had.
"Was what you did really necessary?"
He rolled his eyes, although he really shouldn't be surprised that Wade would want to talk with him.
"Yes Wade, it was. I had to bring her and her 'followers' here back down to earth."
"You know a lot more than those survivors are a little annoyed with your actions right?"
"Like who?"
"Try her parents"
Vin heard over the line the long string of profanities being hurled at him from what seemed like a large crowd of people.
"That's her parents?"
"Hers, as well as mine, her brothers, and Ron's. Needless to say that they want your blood"
"Can't say I blame them, I'd want to do the same thing if I heard someone say the things I did to my child"
"So what exactly did you hope to accomplish with that speech anyway?"
"I wanted her to see that what she knows, and what she does can't save her in this situation. Face it, if I didn't show up on the field when I did, she and all these people would be Licker food"
"You're hoping that she sees things your way"
"Hey, two points for the genius. But yes, if she sees things my way, then we actually stand a fighting chance at getting out of here….all of us."
Vin heard footsteps approaching his location, instinctively he moved his left hand up inside his jacked, resting it on the handle of the .45.
He looked up to see Kim approaching him, with a rather serious look on her face, Ron was right by her side, never taking his eyes off of him.
He REALLY wants to kill you
"Miss Possible, what brings you to my lair?" He mused as he rose up to eye level.
"Hey! It's my lair, I'm paying the utilities!" Someone on the catwalk shouted, drawing everyone on the ground floor to look up at the speaker.
Drakken, just smiled and hunkered down out of site.
"Back on topic, have you made up your mind?"
She nodded. "I have, and upon thinking it over I thinks it's better if we all stay with you, only you'll be in charge."
"Really? I mean, you wouldn't allow 'Super Agent' over there to take charge of an operation, but you're willing to let me be in total control?" He was asking this as more of a challenge than an actual question.
"You've shown me that I really don't know the first thing about dealing with these…'Infected' people. So you are really the only one who knows the drill when it comes to this."
He smiled, obviously impressed with her way with words. She was willing to let her standards go in order to survive, he liked that.
"Ok, but just so you know, I don't want anyone here to be leaving with me without at least a basic understanding on what we're dealing with, and how to take it down."
Kim raised an eyebrow, her partner did the same thing.
"If you're willing to let me be in charge, they you're willing to let me teach you how to 'properly' defend yourselves against these creatures."
Vin watched as their gaze went to the ground behind him at the numerous guns he lined up on the concrete.
"We have a deal Miss Possible?" He offered his hand out.
Kim looked back at him, and shook his hand.
"Deal, and call me Kim"
Kim allowed Vin another ten or so minutes of organizing the weapons before the formal announcement on their plan of action. He did warn her that he was going to get very aggressive during the briefing and subsequent training.
"Just how aggressive are you going to be?" Kim asked.
"Have either of you seen 'Full Metal Jacket'?"
"Yeah I showed it to Kim on DVD"
"You guys remember their drill instructor?"
"Um…yeah"
"Think worse"
The movie was playing back in her head, she was pretty sure the same thing was going on in Ron's head.
"Worse than Gunnery Sergeant Hartman? Is that even Possible Ron?"
"Well, I don't know. But to be safe, let's try not to say anything during the briefing"
"Ah huh" Rufus squeaked.
Kim was proud that Ron and Rufus set aside their differences with Vin in order for the big picture. Their survival was indeed more important than personal gratification.
Vin strode up to them quietly.
"Ok, I got everything set up so we could get started. Call everyone" With that Vin headed back over to the truck.
"Well Kim, here goes nothing"
Kim nodded, she took in a deep breath before she called out.
"Ok, everybody listen up! We're meeting by the truck for important information! This goes for you two Drakken and Shego, get down here!"
Ron was waiting for Kim by the truck, he watched as everyone made their way over to the truck, most of them still wearing the unhappy looks.
Kim nodded over to Vin. It was his turn at this;
"Ok, glad that you're all here. Before we get on with the more important things at hand I'd like to update you all on the current situation. With authorization from Kim and Ron here, I am now officially in command of this operation. Anything I say, goes. Are we clear?"
"Does that go for anything you do as well?" Josh shot, making it sound more of an insult than a question. Kim and Ron grimaced, knowing what was coming next.
"Well, little Mr. Sarcasm now aren't we? For your information genius, yes. And be glad I did what I did to your friend over there, other wise we'd have more to worry about than her concussion and bruises"
Vin motioned over to the battered Monique, who hung around Felix. The deathly glares still remained on most of their faces.
"Why is it that you're in charge and not me? I am the top agent at Global Justice" Will shot.
Oh boy, this is going to get good Kim thought, allowing a smirk to cross her face.
"Did Global Justice also teach you how to get your entire rescue team killed? Did they tell you how useless your weapon would be against virus infected humans? Did they tell you anything that might be 'remotely' useful given our current situation Mr. 'Too Fucking head strong to know what the fuck I'm getting into'? Or are you just all bark and no bite."
Vin was now nose to nose with Will Du, Will seemed to look down and backed away slightly.
"I'll take that as a no the" Vin sneered.
"Any other useless questions?" Vin asked as he looked around him, some of the glares had changed, but some were still lingering. Especially on Josh, Bonnie, Felix and Monique.
"Excuse me, but why did you murder our friend Tara? And why is Kim always the one in charge. It should be me"
Vin rolled his eyes, throwing his hands in the air in the 'I give up' motion. Kim put her face in her hand, Ron angled his head back and groaned.
"Listen……Bonnie right?"
"Uh, yeah"
"Ok, Bonnie. Are you a complete fucking moron? Are you? Because that is the stupidest fucking question I've heard. Are you sure you aren't writing for Leno?"
Bonnie started to seethe, seeing this Vin took full advantage, planning to put the bimbo in her place.
"Your friend over there, was dead the moment she was bitten by one of those zombies out there. Second, do you really think you could handle being in my position?"
Defiantly Bonnie nodded her head, with an evil grin on her face.
"Really?"
"Sure, I could totally handle this. As a fellow cheerleader would say 'No Big'"
Kim wanted to strike Bonnie herself, but Vin, Vin was smiling.
"Ok, Bon-bon" Vin said, glad that he got that piece of information from Ron about her, knowing it would get under her skin.
Vin pressed his hand to his headphone.
"Wade, let one in. Yeah, it's all under control"
The electrically operated door on the far side of the room opened up, and in shuffled an infected human, the door shut right behind it.
Vin saw the look on Bonnies face change immediately when the zombie entered the area, going from a defiant smile to a look of complete horror.
"You said that this was 'no big' bon-bon, so go ahead and stop him, without any of us helping."
With that Vin started pushing the rest of the crowd back, away from Bonnie, and leaving her all alone, and the closest to the zombie.
"What the hell are you doing? Get over here and assist me!" Bonnie pleaded.
"I thought that you could totally handle yourself Bon-bon, now's your chance to prove it to us."
"Dude, are you insane?" Josh argued
"She'll be tore to pieces!" Felix said
"Are you on an ego trip? Cause what you're doing is seriously Whack!" Monique argued.
"Well if you're all against it, go out there and help her" Vin started to unceremoniously shove them back towards where Bonnie was.
They started to fight back against him, which lead Vin to do the one thing he knew would scare them. He pulled his gun, and started pointing it at the three defiant teens.
"You wouldn't" Monique argued.
"Try me princess" Vin cocked the hammer back with an audible click
Kim, Ron, Drakken, Shego, Mr. Barkin, and Will Du all watched with a disturbing fascination at what was being displayed in front of them, unable to turn away.
"You guys are so against what I'm about, go and prove that you don't need me"
The three reluctantly turned back to go to Bonnies side, neither knowing what they would do as the zombie closed in on them,
"What do we do?" Felix asked
"I don't know, you're the Zombie Mayhem expert here!" Josh argued.
"Real life, and games are so not the same!"
"Well do something because gruesome there is getting closer!" Monique said.
Vin watched as they argued amongst themselves, they all failed to notice that the zombie was within 20 feet of them, any closer and it'd lunge at them for a attempt for food.
They all realized it was upon them too late for them to do anything, they just started to scream.
Vin turned his gun and aimed for the zombies head, his finger tightened around the trigger.
Blam!
It was a clean hit, the zombie's head practically disintegrated, and the force of the round cause it to fall backward, away from the shocked teens.
They remained in shock when Vin came around to face them.
"Fucking teenagers, you think you could take on the world. Well there are only two teens that can do that, and they are both smarter than you! Wake the fuck up and look around you! You are as much in control now as you are of the weather!"
"Um…..actually I have…."
"SHUT UP DRAKKEN! You talk when I address you, Got it!"
Drakken just nodded.
Vin turned back to the still frightened teens.
"Let's get some things straight. First is that I'm in charge here, I wouldn't let you guys be in charge of a preschool kickball game! You will never have any authority what-so-ever and you should be considered lucky that you have friends in higher places, because I would have let the zombie eat you. Then I would have killed it."
"You are the lowest form of life as of now, you are lower than pond scum! Do I make myself clear!"
A bunch of shocked nods came his way.
"Good, and may I introduce you all to the fucking program."
Vin left them there and headed back to the rest of the group.
"I'll let that sink in to their little heads before we go on to the next step" Vin said as he looked back at the group of teens.
Kim had to agree, worse than Sergeant Hartman was indeed possible. Although part of her though it was great watching him dish it to Bonnie, she felt kind of bad for Josh, Felix and Monique.
"Are you sure that was necessary Son?" Steve Barkin asked.
"It may have come off a little harsher than I imagined, but if it keeps them from trying something stupid it was worth it."
"What exactly would be something stupid?" Shego asked.
"Oh, I don't know…maybe Mutiny?"
"Yeah, that would be stupid" Shego said quickly.
"Ok, you guys ready for training?"
"Training? Training with what?" Shego asked, this whole thing was still confusing for her.
Vin just gave her a big smile.
"Firearms, of course"
I'm actually surprised I got a whole chapter out of this, there was going to be another part to it, but that is going to end up being the next chapter.
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