Aww shit, I'm now at a crossroads in this story. And when I say crossroads, I'm talking about parings. I originally wanted to pair Ron with someone who hasn't been paired with him before, but now I managed to make it a half-assed Yori/Ron/Tara triangle. Now I'm debating with myself if I should just stay on that path or not.

eckles – In this chapter, you should be satisfied.

vendoban – Don't worry. In this chapter there won't be any fluff at all.

Zaratan – Bonnie may be trying to change, but, as they say, old habits die hard. As for Felix, I figured that he wouldn't be a guy who knew a lot about sex and intimacy, as opposed to the jocks and pops at school, so yeah, I decided that the super-virgin role suited him perfectly.

DarkJackel – It was a bit over the edge. But I tried to keep it on a level that you'd see in R rated movies such as Jade, Faithful, etc. While it is implied, it won't be as described as it would if the rating was higher.

XeedGuilmon – What'll happen to Kim? Let's just say that it'll turn from the perfect ending to the perfect day, to what will become the worst day ever!

BuckNC – There will be a lot of action, and needless to say, it won't be that easy for Kim in this mission. Also, it may not seem like it right now but Tara does play a big role in this. Hope on the other hand, does play more of a support. I was thinking about a Ron/Hope paring, but now it appears that I've written out all possibility of that happening.

MichaelCross – Karma's is about to bite Kim in the ass and bite hard it shall.

The Metal One – Don't worry, this story will NOT turn into a K/R paring. I may have a few changes that might happen in this story, but a K/R paring is a definite no… more like a "Hell No" actually.

Thanks also goes out to Jeek Da Greek and campy for reviewing.

I do not own Kim Possible. The only things that I do own are my version of the Synthodrones and the jewel The Eye of Ra.


Chapter 13: The Sitch of a Lifetime!

Wade Load was typing away on his computer as he scanned the readings on a nearby monitor. For the fourth time this week, Drakken and Shego were at it again. This time Drakken's secret lair was located somewhere in the Rocky Moutains. Apparently they have stolen an ancient artifact, The Eye of Ra. According to legend, the Eye of Ra would grant whoever possessed it unlimited power. But if it fell into the wrong hands, than the world would become catastrophic. And when it came to Drakken's hands in this case, "wrong" wouldn't even be enough to describe them.

Global Justice were also on the case and they had asked for Kim's help, so there was one good thing from all of this. Wade always enjoyed working together with Global Justice as it always made the missions he had guided Kim and Ron together mean much more. The reason why they could do what they could do was because of what he could do. Hopefully he could one day get a job in the R&D department in an organization like GJ. After all, who wouldn't be impressed with a hairdryer doubling as a grapple gun as well!

Another good thing about this mission was this is one where Kim didn't actually ask what the price was, as she knew that when it came to GJ doing business, money was no object. Ever since Kim decided to get paid for her services, Wade has been feeling strange. While he was thankful for the money made that went to improving and updating his equipment and computer programs, working for money was definitely not what he signed up for! And he couldn't fathom why Kim all of a sudden would do a complete 180 and would only help those who's pay was just right for her! In fact, ever since Ron left, he had seen Kim change into a different person. She has always seemed to be tweaked in some days while usually she seem to be confident. And he emphasized "confident." Maybe as far as to say too confident! But then again, she did manage to stop Drakken and Shego's plan easier every time. When Ron was around, Kim always seem to be down to earth and humble. Now Kim had an aroma of arrogance around her. Maybe that's why he'd search around for Ron, even though that Kim never even wanted to hear his name ever again, to see if brining him back would bring back the old Kim. The Kim he had once enjoyed working with.

His first actions were obvious: His Ronnunicator and his tracking chip. While his tracking chip was working fine, his Ronnunicator was destroyed. From the story Kim told him, she tried to make it out as if the breakup was entirely all Ron's fault, but he felt differently. As if Kim didn't tell him the whole story. Kim said that Shego basically tricked Ron with some footage of her at school, edited to make her out to be betraying him. However, for some reason, Wade started to doubt Kim, but he wouldn't dare to say it to her face, knowing how short her temper was, or at least how short it has been lately. He'd decided that he'd look more into it. But why wasn't Kim the one to suggest it? Wouldn't she have look into it to find a way to clear her name? Something fishy was going on, and he vowed on his pride as a computer genius that he will find out. He basically had to motivate Kim to actually come on the mission instead of spending time with Josh. Plus that tonight, she had to be in Denver for the grand opening of the new Kimberly Anne Possible Children's Hospital.

Josh Mankey's Home

"What's the Sitch, Wade?" Kim asked, obviously showing signs of annoyance as she has an arm draped on Josh's shoulder and a leg across his lap. She was enjoying a nice evening with her boyfriend. Josh's parents were gone so they were alone. Alone at last with no distractions or interruptions…until now.

"Kim, we have a hit on the site. Drakken and-" Wade was interrupted by the Teen Hero.

"Again? Doesn't he ever give it a rest?" Kim exclaimed. "Can't the Sitch wait? I am kind a busy!" She said as Josh proceeded to kiss her on the neck.

"Kim, this is important!"

Kim sighed, "Hold on Josh!" She said as the blonde stopped his actions for moment before she looked at the screen. "So how much are they paying!"

"Well…" Kim could see the nervous expression on the boy's face as her eyes narrowed.

"Wade…?" She said in a warning tone as she could've sworn she heard Wade gulped.

"There is no cost." Wade said. "This one is free."

"WHAT?" Kim stood up as she was now glaring daggers at the screen of her Kimmunicator. "It's bad enough that you interrupt me when I finally, finally get a chance alone with Josh, a chance to have a normal life without any distractions. Plus I already have to fly down to Denver for the grand opening of the hospital that's being named after me. And now you're saying that this mission is for free?"

"But Kim, I-"

"But what, Wade? Listen, you tell whoever it is who wants me to just drop everything I'm doing that he or she, or whatever, that they better be willing to pay if they want me to solve their problems! Otherwise, I would like to go back to my wonderful time with my wonderful boyfriend, thank you very much!"

"Kim…" Josh spoke up for the first time since the Kimmunicator turned on. "Maybe you should just-"

"No Josh!" She said sharply. "Every day I have to just drop everything in my life just to save some morons who probably don't even know what they're doing or even stop a certain middle-aged mad scientist –and I emphasize 'mad'- from taking over the world for the umphteenth time! Why can't they ever just leave me alone and let me have a life?"

"Look Kim, whether you like it or not you have a responsibility to oblige to!" Wade said. "Do the words 'Call me, beep me, anytime you need me' sound familiar to you, Kim? And let me tell you the reason why you're not getting paid for this. It's because Global Justice is on this case and that they need your help!"

This was enough to get Kim to calm down, as well as to get serious. "Global Justice is on this?" After all, if they're in on this, than this wasn't just some little task where she could just get paid for her services.

"Yes Kim, and they need your help! This could be the mission of a lifetime!" Wade reminded as Kim began to think. This would be her big chance to finally join Global Justice. Sure, she's worked with them before, but this mission could be her ticket to officially be a part of Global Justice. Talk about her reputation significantly increasing.

Kim looked down at Josh, who just gave a look which indicated that he understood that duty calls, and she was needed elsewhere. "Don't worry Josh. This won't take long. I promise."

"It's okay Kim." The blonde assured. "It could be worse."

"How worse?"

"You could be on a mission that requires you to be gone for a year." Josh reminded as Kim began to have thoughts about how things would go without her being around. Particularly a certain brown-hairedharlot trying to make a move on Josh, trying to move up on her man while she was gone...

"Don't even joke about that, Josh." She simply said before pecking him on the cheek. "I'll call you as soon as I'm finished." She said as she proceeded to run out the door.

Back in Wade's Room

Wade sighed as he looked at his clock on the right wall in his room. It was 6:45PM, cutting it close for Kim to get the mission done so she could get ready for the grand opening. After all, who in the right mind wouldn't want to go to a grand opening of a building that was named after you? But he didn't even know how long the mission was going to take. It could take as fast as five minutes or as long as five hours for all he knew, even if it was Drakken they were dealing with. Thinking about what's happened on the last few missions involving stopping Drakken, if he didn't knew any better, he'd say that they've been too easy. Way too easy. Wade knew that Drakken was clueless, but he wasn't stupid enough to go down without putting up a fight, even if it was Shego who did the fighting. Back on the timing issue, Wade had suggested that while she changed into her mission clothes, she took her suit with her on the hover jet. But even then, he doubt that she could just get done with the mission, change clothes and get ready on the flight to Denver, and prepare a speech before the opening began, even on a hover jet. At least it was a dress suit so she didn't have to worry about buttoning up a blouse.

On Board Global Justice's Standard-Issued Hover Jet

As the soft humming sound flowed through the entire aircraft, Kim couldn't help but have a bit of anxiety inside of her. She couldn't help but feel a bit of butterflies in her stomach. But why was she feeling this way? Why was she so nervous right now? It certainly wasn't because of Global Justice's involvement. After all, she did work with them before, even if Will Du was an arrogant jerk. Assistance? Assistance? He was supposed to be one Global Justice's top agents, yet he failed to get the information needed to find the lead to who was responsible for the kidnapping two years ago! He nearly made them crash when he didn't watch where he was flying! And he did lead them into a sand trap after she said that they needed to be careful for traps at Duff Killigan's lair! And he had the nerve to say that she was nothing more than an assistance? Please! He was just as worthless as Ron was! Speaking of whom, good riddance that he left. No, he didn't leave her she was the one who left him! Who would drop someone like Kim Possible, anyway? Maybe Global Justice should take her advice of trimming the dead weight and to give Mr. Du his permanent vacation papers.

She couldn't be feeling this amount of anxiety because of who was the mastermind behind this. Seriously, Drakken and Shego? She's stopped their plans more than a few times this week. She began to wonder if they're getting more and more incompetent every day. Kim could definitely see Drakken in this light, but Shego? She, at least, would've shown more sense, but even her fighting is becoming flawed… well, more flawed than usual. After all, she always did get her butt kicked by her, didn't she? Basically, she'd have a harder time looking for the perfect dress for a date with Josh than dealing with those two.

So what was the anxiety Kim was feeling if Global Justice's involvement, and Drakken and Shego weren't the ones responsible? What was the thing that made Kim worry?

It was the fact that tonight, was the same night of the grand opening of the Kimberly Anne Possible Children's Hospital in Denver. She knew that cameras and the news crew would be there for this event. After all, why wouldn't they? It is in her honor, as a small "thank you" for all she's done. Y'know, saving the world and all. But what worried her most was getting there on time. She wouldn't have had to worry about it if it weren't for this mission. Hell, she'd had time to find an even better outfit to wear, as well as invite Josh to see her honor. Never mind coming up with a speech. In fact, she was so distracted by this event that she was having a hard time staying focused on this mission…

"Do you have any reservations about this mission, Miss Possible?"

Kim blinked as she looked towards the face of Dr. Director, head of Global Justice, whose face was all business. Did she really zone out? Dr. Director was explaining the mission to her and she wasn't paying attention! Not a good move for a Global Justice hopeful. She sighed, "I'm sorry Dr. Director. I just have a lot on my mind." She scratched her head as she had a sheepish look on her face. "You were talking about some raw eye?"

"The Eye of Ra is a jewel that is said to hold the energy of the Egyptian Sun God himself." She explained. "Its energy source is powered from the sun itself and can be used as an unlimited power source."

"What kind of power source?"

"For vehicles, weapons, and that's just a few things. If it-"

Kim interrupted, "Sorry to sound a bit rude, but I'm somewhat in a hurry. Could you give me the short version please?"

She nodded with a sigh, "Our forces already have Drakken surrounded, so escape is impossible. Your mission is to sneak into his lair and recover the Eye of Ra. And be careful! The Eye of Ra is one of the world's most fragile relics in the world."

"Recovering an artifact from Drakken? No big!" Kim waved off, looking to end this mission as fast as possible as she then looked down at her watch. Much to her dismay, it began to blink 6:55 'Damn… Isn't this plane supposed to be super fast?' So much for her being there on time as Kim took out her Kimmunicator. "Wade, you better tell them that I'm going to be a bit late." She said.

Wade nodded, "Taken care off, Kim." He said before the screen went blank again.

Kim sighed as she could see the jet reaching closer to their destination. "Let's get this over with…" The sooner she could retrieve the Eye of Ra, the sooner she can make the grand opening. Of course she'll have to change clothes and come up with the perfect speech quickly on the flight to Denver, but it's better than not making your appearance at all. After all, she was Kim Possible and she could do anything!

Drakken's Lair, Rocky Mountains

Shego was relaxed in a black reclining chair, working on her nails with a nail file while Drakken ranted and raved about whatever plan he thought up. She didn't care and why should she? All of them failed miserably anyway, and she was getting sick of them! As a matter of fact, she was just getting sick of Drakken all together. It was as if Drakken wanted them to keep losing against Kim, after all their…no, his plans have been foiled and they were nearly captured by Kim Possible for the past few times! It may have not been the first, or second, or third, or fourth time they've lost, but to lose this easily?

A groan came from her lips. With a track record like this their villain credibility would've been… no wait. Her villain credibility would've been dropped like a potato on fire, as Drakken, if he even did, has little credibility as a villain. Villain? More like playground bully! She could just kill her with one blast, but no, Drakken has to hold her back. And why? She's the enemy! She's the main reason why they haven't conquered the world yet! But then again, Shego began to remember what Drakken said to her, after the 2nd time their plans were foiled this week…

(Two Days Ago) The now-destroyed underground lair of Dr. Drakken

Shego was fuming as she watched Kim Possible escape via a helicopter. Her hands had since no longer ignited. Her eyes were narrowed as she turned around to her employer. "I had one shot that would've obliterated Kimmie for sure! But you had to hold me back. WHY?"

"So Kim Possible could beat us!" Drakken stated, not showing any hint of fear.

"WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?"

Unfortunately for Drakken those were not the best words to use, as he was now showing more than just any hint of fear as he could've sworn that he had just soiled himself! Who wouldn't after seeing the fire in the raven-haired vixen's eyes that were just as ignited as her hands currently was? "C-Calm down Shego, let me explain!"

"You got one minute!" She warned as a flame-engulfed hand moved closer to the overcoat of the Mad Scientist.

With a smile managing to return to the evil doctor's face, he proceeded to explain. "We're going to have Kim Possible foil all of our schemes with each one becoming an even easier victory for her! That'll build her confidence!"

"Hello? Newsflash: She already knows she can beat us! I mean she already has for about… I dunno… let's see… around…EVERYTIME!"

Drakken's expression on his face was not changed a bit. "Oh ye with little faith, Shego! I'm mean, when was the last time she defeat us without Stoppable!"

"Him? Puh-lease! Up until recently he didn't show any threat!" Shego then blinked, "Hey, you actually remembered his name! Now that's a first!"

"IT'S KINDA HARD NOT TO REMEMBER WHEN HE NEARLY RIPS YOUR ARM OFF OF ITS SOCKET, SHEGO!" Drakken snapped as he then clutched his left arm, wincing at the memory. "He didn't have to pull it that hard…" He said in a softer, whinier voice.

"Yeah, I remember that!" A chuckle emitted from the paled-skin villainess' mouth. "You were like 'Stoppable! Ron Stoppable! Ron Stoppable!' Seriously, if I hadn't come over, you would've become the buffoon's bitch! How ironic would that have been?"

"What have I told you about hurting with our words!" Drakken scolded.

"Whatever, so what does Kimmie's breakup with Stoppable have to do with letting her win!"

"It's simple, Shego: She'll start to believe that Stoppable had always held her back. That he was nothing more than an albatross around her neck! Thus making Kim Possible confident, or should I say arrogant and cocky. She's really going to believe that she truly is all that, even though she's not! And then, when we proceed with my true plan, we'll open up a new bag of freak on her!"

A smile formed onto Shego's face. "So we play with Kimmie's ego a bit. Then we drop the bomb on her! Leaving Little Miss Princess humiliated! That sounds just dumb enough to work."

"You damn right it does, Shego! And then with Kim Possible out of the picture, there'll be no one who can stop my quest for World Domination!"

Back in the Current Lair

Shego might had thought that this plan was perfect to both bring them one step closer to taking over the world, and to crush Kimmy's spirit, but just like her friendship with Stoppable, things change. If he didn't like it, well that's too bad for Drakken, as Shego wasn't going to take it anymore. She was going to fight for real this time, and when she has the perfect chance to destroy the little princess, she won't hesitate.

"Drakken, to hell with your stupid plan!" She said, which raised an eyebrow of the blue-skinned villain.

"Shego, what have I told-"

"Like I give a damn. Seriously, as much as I somehow believe that this stupid plan might work, I'm getting sick and tired of just playing around with her! This time, I'm finishing this game of cat and mouse, for good!" Shego narrowed her eyes, "Oh, and when I have a perfect shot to finish her off! DON'T FUCKING STOP ME!"

"Okay fine Shego, but you better not screw this up!" Drakken warned, which earned her a scoff from his sidekick. In truth, that was exactly what he wanted Shego to do, as he already had a plan of attack for Kim Possible…

Speaking of whom, from above out though the air vents, Kim Possible entered the scene, as all she did was glare. "I don't have all day, so let's make this quick and easy!"

"Took the words right outta my mouth, Princess!" Shego sneered as her hands were ignited in the familiar green flames, ready to destroy Kim Possible, once and for all.

Drakken just smirked as he held up the orange jewel, standing next what appeared to be a giant death ray. "You are too late Kim Possible! Now with the Eye of Ra in my possession, as soon as I place it into my new Disintegration Ray, there won't anybody who can stop me!"

Kim just scoffed, "Have you forgotten? I'm not just anybody! I'm the girl who can do anything!"

"Let's see if you can handle this!" Shego fired a series of stream-like blasts as Kim dodged them all with a few back flips.

"You're aim is so off, as usual!" Kim taunted. "Maybe you should retire!"

This only made the ebony-haired vixen angry as she switched to hand-to-hand combat, her hands still engulfed in flames as Kim managed to dodge most of the strikes with her hands, while a few kicks did get through. But that didn't hinder the spirit of the teen heroine. Not by a long shot. Not with what was on the line. She knew that she was off the clock and that she needed to end this as soon as possible. After she was done with her, she'd be on the next hover jet to Denver. But it could've been worse: She could be in the freaking Amazon or even worse, the Sahara Desert. Denver wasn't that far, but she still had to get ready. Make sure that she looked nice, that her hair was in order. Just basically make sure everything was perfect! Perfect as she was! Her thoughts on tonight were interrupted as a blazing green fist managed to leave a small tear right at the abdomen of her black shirt. Was it her or was Shego putting up more of a fight today…well… than she has lately. Even more than she used back when he was… no, he was gone! It was his decision and if he didn't want to think about her, why should she think about him? Even if it was her fault in the first place, she was just doing it in that ingrate's best interests. Again, her thoughts were interrupted with a hard kick to the face.

"Aww…all tuckered out, are we?" Shego taunted as she went for another strike, but Kim managed to monkey flip her over onto an oak desk, barely managing to miss the computer. Looks like there was still fight in the auburn-haired girl, but unfortunately for Kim, there was even more fight left in Shego as she basically disintegrated the desk and consequently the computer with her powered fist. It was time to turn this fight up a notch, as Kim/Shego round two was about to begin.

Denver, Colorado. The Grand Opening of the new Kimberly Anne Possible Children's Hospital.

After months of work, months of planning, and months of hiring and recruiting staff, it was now ready. The hospital that was since burned down due to a horrible fire that would've took a lot of lives had it not been for the young woman who had this upcoming honor. A huge crowd has gathered in front of the newly rebuilt building. It was just a regular building you'd expect from a house, except that it was around five stories tall. This was to bring a homey feeling to the new medical center. But it still has a pathway for an ambulance and for emergency check-ins.

The crowd itself wasn't that large, but it wasn't small either. Most of the crowd was made up of children, especially little girls, and mothers who would want to at least meet the great Kim Possible. The rest varied from strong-willed women who viewed her as an inspiration, to guys who just thought that cutie Kim Possible was "hot." Everyone else that was there were just people who hoped to be seen on TV, after all the camera crews were there recording this event.

Also present, of course, were Kim's Parents, Dr. Anne Possible and Dr. James Timothy Possible. As well as her young brothers, twins James and Timothy Possible, who did not want to be there for their sister's big moment! After all, if she wasn't there, why did they have to stay? But their father reminded them how important this event was to their big sister. And said to them that a honor such as this could happen to them as well if they remembered the family motto: "Anything is possible for a Possible."

Back in the Lair

Kim was already in a tough spot, as Shego was relentless in this fight. She alternated between punching, kicking, and blasting at close-range. The bottom pant legs of her cargos were already in rags as her shirt was now sleeveless from the blasts from Shego, save for her long red locks being out of place. She hated to admit it, but she was having trouble, big trouble. And worst of all, Drakken was not even having any concerns. He was just laughing fiendishly as he held up the jewel before connecting the Disintegration Ray's new power source to the death ray! With the Eye of Ra powering that machine, Drakken's Disintegration Ray could destroy just about anything without any end!

In a desperation attempt, Kim proceeded in using Shego's own momentum against her as she once again gave Shego a monkey flip before rushing towards Drakken. "This ends now, Drakken! Without Shego to hide behind, you're so through!"

"You didn't think it'd be that easy, did you?" The blue-skinned doctor shouted at her as he now proceeded to turn the ray towards her.

"Oh just give it up!" She scoffed mockingly. "Let's not waste anymore time and just skip to the part where I drag you in!"

"I think not!" Drakken begged to differ. "My boys aren't afraid to play rough!"

The redhead scoffed once more, "Those out-of-shape losers? Please, they couldn't even be a threat to a fly, let alone someone like me!" She waved off.

"No, not those incompetent morons! Them!" As Drakken's grin grew wide, from above six figures dropped down between the hero and villain. They were fairly built, and dressed in red bodysuits with matching boots, gloves and helmets, which contained built-in goggles. "Kim Possible, let me introduce you to my Synthodrones!"

Kim just looked at the six Synthodrones that were in front of her, each now getting into a fighting pose. They were dressed similarly to Drakken's usual henchmen, and she had to admit that it was a step-up. They all appeared to be capable to take out even the best Global Justice agent, but then again. She hasn't joined Global Justice, at least yet…

Kim's eyes narrowed, "Let's go…" She glared as the six drones proceeded to attack Kim. At first, Kim managed to hold her own against them, managing to knock one drone into another. She even managed to knock three of them down with one kick, straight out of one of her sixteen styles of kung fu! "Drakken, these rust buckets aren't even a real challenge. So disappointing!" She sighed, but then blink on a realization. Weren't there six of theme? Kim's soon got her answer, as a pair of stretched arms tripped her over as they proceeded to retract, pulling her towards the remaining Synthodrone.

Back in Denver

A woman with her black hair in a bun and wearing a gray pantsuit walked up to the podium that was right in front of the hospital. Seated in chairs on her left were the Possible family, the mayor of Denver, and the Governor of Colorado. After she cleared her voice, she began to speak to the awaiting crowd.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I am happy that you all could be here today. I do not need to stress how important it is for our children to get the best experience, the best education, and the best medical care possible. I believe that we all know that children are the future in the world today, and thanks to this inspiring young lady, the future couldn't be any brighter! As she is living proof of how much good our children can bring into this world."

The Synthodrone pulls her close as Kim struggles to get free of its grip. The other five drones were already back on their feet, as they proceeded to join their counterpart in the defeat of their adversary. Shego, who has since recovered, watched on with an amused look on her face. 'Let's see Kimmie get out of this one!'

"That's it!" Drakken cheered from his position at the death ray. "Finish her off!"

Two Synthodrone each grabbed an arm while the first kept a hold on her legs. Kim was all but helpless as the remaining three each went for a hard, crippling blow of their own. Miraculously, as the three drones that held her proceeded to toss her up, Kim turned this into her advantage as she landed a kick on one of them, then leaping off to another, and another, and another, a hard kick from the teen knocked each of them down as Drakken just gloated.

"You can keep knocking them down as hard as you like Kim Possible, but they'll just keep coming back for more!" He informed with glee as he sat comfortably at the control center of the Disintegration Ray, watching the action between his archfoe and his Syntho-Henchmen. There was no way Kim can defeat them!

True to their creator's words, the drones quickly recovered as they continued their assault mission on Kim, who was showing signs of fatigue. Fighting Shego was one thing, but fighting six Sythodrones alone as well was just a bit much.

"Ever since the start of her first year at Middleton Middle School, she has always gone beyond the call of duty, even at the risk of her life, to lend a helping hand. Even tonight, she cannot be with us because she is out there doing her part to make a world a better place for all of us, especially our children."

The six-on-one numbers game was now taking its toll on the young girl as they threw out a flurry of punches and kicks at her. She did managed to block them all and gave back all that she had received, but her arms were sore as her legs more or less started to feel like jelly. This was pathetic, she should've been able to stop Drakken, take the Eye of Ra, and gotten out of there by now! But now she was tired, sore, and just about ready to collapse. If only there was a distraction! If only she had an opening to go get the damned artifact from Drakken, it'd be a piece of cake. But no, her only distraction was now gone.

Kim shook her head. No, she didn't need him. All he ever did was hold her back, making things worse for her, both on missions and in her social life! She could do this by herself. She always could do this by herself. Who needed Ron anyway? Not her! Definitely not her! So why was she having this trouble? She never had this amount of trouble on a mission. She must be having an off day. That's right, just an off day. That had to be a logical explanation. She was Kim Possible, after all! The girl who could do anything, even have off days! There's no reason why she needed someone like Ron! …Was there?

As if things couldn't get any worse, Shego just had to rejoin in the fun as she grabbed her attention with the bottom of her green boot to her face. "You didn't forget about me, did ya Kimmie?" She taunted. "Haven't seen you get into this much trouble since your first mission with Stoppable!"

"I don't need Ron of all people to stop you!" Kim replied as she knocked another Synthodrone into each other before turning her attention to the villainess.

Having rested up since their last fight, Shego decided that now was the perfect time to get back on the saddle, especially with a heavily fatigued Kimmie to destroy. "Looks like someone's in denial! I mean, isn't he usually the distraction you need for you to get things done?"

"SHUT UP!" Kim shouted with a kick to the woman who taunted her. She didn't need Ron! She never needed that albatross! Not then, not ever, and certainly sure as hell not now! 'I don't need Ron! I don't need Ron!' But then, why did it, every time she had tried to convince herself, sound less and less convincing?

"This outstanding young lady, who has though time and time again defied the odds and helped all of those in need, is Kim Possible! And she is a hero, and an inspiration to us all! And I don't need to say it, but her family who are here today must be as proud of her as we are right now." She continued her speech as a tear of joy came from Anne's eyes while James just smiled. Tonight, he was very proud of his Kimmie-Cub.

"Face it, Kimmie! Without Stoppable to be your little distraction, you can't get the job done!" Shego taunted with another blow, fully taking advantage of Kim's confusion and fatigue.

"I don't need him, I never did, and I never will!" Kim said as she barely managed to avoid the expanding arms of the Synthodrones, who were now tangled up within their own arms. At least one problem was taken care of. Now she had Shego and Drakken to deal with. Normally, it would be no big, but as fatigued as she was, to say that it'd be difficult would be an understatement, as a fairly fresh Shego against a very tired Kim makes things somewhat one-sided.

Case in point, Kim was now desperate. She knew that she couldn't keep up with Shego, and she had to get the jewel from the Disintegration Ray. And knowing her, Shego wasn't going to make it easy for her, or Drakken for that matter… that is if he'd ever stop ranting.

"Are you sure you don't need him?" Shego pried into Kim's ego once again as she fired a blast at the girl. "After all, I'll admit that he was good for one thing: He somehow made your missions a piece of cake! I mean, sure all he did was just do whatever to bring the attention off of you. But all you did was just get the job done, not even worrying if you'd get caught since all eyes were on Stoppable! Basically you used him as a decoy, just so your work was much easier. And now that he's gone, you just can't get it done, can ya Kimmie?"

Kim had heard enough as she took as much strength as she could possibly muster and flipped Shego over, as she now grabbed the one thing that was basically her only hope if her mission was to be a success: Her blow dryer grapple gun!

She continued to dodge Shego's strikes, as her target was in sight: The Eye of Ra! All she had to do was to hook the artifact, and then when it retracts, the jewel will be in her hands. Easy right? For her sake, as well as the entire world, she hoped so. 'Please let it hit…' She prayed in her mind as she then pulled the trigger. As the hook flew towards its target, unfortunately, the rope that connected the hook to the gun was just a bit too short as it did manage to hit the target! But much the horror of Kim, Shego, and even Drakken, this target was the last one she wanted to hit, as that target turned out to be the red button that activated the Disintegration Ray!

"NOOOOOOOOOOO!" Drakken cried as the ray fired a red beam of energy from the barrel, puncturing a huge hole through the side of the lair as Kim's face showed concern.

"H-how far can that beam hit?" She desperately asked.

"With the power of the Eye of Ra, its range is limitless!" Drakken explained, a bit nervously.

"Limitless? Meaning…"

"And now, I am proud to announce the grand opening of the new Kimberly Anne Possible Child-" She was interrupted as a huge beam hit the top of the new hospital! As the beam proceeded to cut through stone and steel, everyone proceeded to evacuate the area! Kids being carried away by their parents as the rocky rain began to pour down. The cameramen and women, however, decided not to completely leave the area, but rather film what was apparently the destruction of the new Hospital as various screams and shouts can be heard!

"What on Earth?" Anne commented as she and James, along with Tim and Jim watched on as the once monumental honor of their daughter and sister was now reduced to ashes and rubble within seconds, save for the red ribbon that no longer had a purpose to be cut. "I-Is everyone okay?" She asked the now frightened and startled crowed.

"Who could've done something like this?" The speaker asked, still feeling a bit startled.

"Wow, Kim's hospital's been destroyed by some death ray!" Jim gave his own comments.

" And it hasn't even officially opened yet!" As did Tim!

"Cool!" They both exclaimed at the same time.

"Now boys, there's nothing cool about a building being destroyed!" Their father sternly said. "Especially if it's a hospital, let alone one that is named after your sister."

Kim continued on towards the machine as she tried to defend herself against Shego. Shego was already difficult enough, but trying to retract and reload a grapple gun was just as hard in this situation. Right now, Kim could use a nap. A long nap! But yet she was still fighting. Not looking to give up, especially since she doesn't know how much damaged that ray might have caused. This time, she was even closer as Kim managed to use one of Shego's blasts to her advantage!

"SHEGO WAIT!" Drakken screamed as the green blast hit the turning mechanism of the Disintegration Ray that caused it to turn around as it was burned into place.

'At least it can't turn anymore…' Kim thought. The only good thing to come out from this so far as she decided that now was the perfect chance to go for it again. As she aimed the grapple gun…

"Dr. Drakken, Shego! In the name of Global Justice, you are both under arrest! Surrender now, as escape is futile." The voice of Dr. Director could be heard as, much to the three's shock, basically every global justice agent in the area appeared in the lair, including the head of Global Justice herself.

'Now's my chance…' Knowing that she wouldn't have a better chance than this now that Drakken and Shego was distracted, Kim quickly aimed before firing the grapple gun towards the source of the Disintegration Ray's power. Since she was closer, there's no reason why it wouldn't be successful this time, as it was evident on the face of Drakken, who decided to abandon ship, and Shego. But why did Dr. Director and the rest of Global Justice have the same expression?

"NOOOOOOOOOO!" Everyone, save for Kim, yelled as the hook proceeded to hit its target – literally!

The shot had hit its target, all right! It hit it so hard that it shattered, causing the Disintegration Ray to instantly explode as everyone ducked for cover. Luckily for them, the room was big enough to avoid the explosion or otherwise they'd all be goners right now. After the explosion cleared, Kim Possible and Global Justice came out from their hiding places. Drakken and Shego were nowhere to be seen.

"What were you thinking?" Dr. Director snapped at Kim. "The Eye of Ra is…was one of the most fragile artifacts on the planet! And for an artifact containing that much energy, didn't you think for one second that it was risky to pull that stunt you just did?"

"It was the only way to get the Eye of Ra!" She snapped back. "Drakken's Synthodrones and Shego were relentless and I was left with only one option! I had to use my grapple gun so the grappling hook could grab a hold of the gem, and pull it back!"

"Oh, you mean like this one?" The angry woman pointed to what appeared to be a grappling hook around Kim's waist as Kim looked down and saw it.

"…B-but how? I could've sworn that-Oh no…" Kim was mortified. If the grappling hook to her gun was here, than what was it that she shot? The only other hook that she could've used was… Her Harpoon! Could she have been so fatigued that she didn't realize that she placed in the harpoon into her grapple gun instead of the grappling hook? That she placed in the wrong hook? "Wait…I-I can explain! I was just-"

"You're already in enough trouble, Miss Possible. I advise you to remain silent!" Dr. Director said coldly. "Once we're back on the hover jet, we'll discuss the terms of your resignation."

As Dr. Director and the rest of Global Justice proceeded to exit the now-destroyed lair, Kim just took in what has just happened. "R-resignation?" This couldn't be happening to her? She was Kim Possible. She could do anything, especially recovering a priceless artifact. But what happened? Where did it go wrong? Why did it go wrong? Not only did she fail to retrieve the Eye of Ra, but she had also ended up destroying it. And as of result, whatever chance she had of joining Global Justice was now officially thrown out the window.

As Kim loaded her grapple gun with the grappling hook, she began to wonder what would've happened. For the first time since he had left, she really began to think about Ron. Did she take him for granted? Sure, but it wasn't as if he didn't take her for granted, either. So what if he was the lowest on the Social Hierarchy, the fact that he was hanging out with her should've been enough for him, but he had to get greedy. And now, thanks to his greed and selfishness, she had lost any chance of joining Global Justice. He should've been there, with her! He should've been the distraction so that she could've retrieved the Eye of Ra and then she would've become the newest member of Global Justice. She could've used a bit of the Ron Factor tonight, especially tonight. As she fired her grapple gun however, in a twist of cruel irony, the only bit of the Ron Factor Kim would receive was when she was knocked back down onto her back as she then felt her now-bare legs getting cold. Much to the now-disgraced teen hero's embarrassment…

Back Aboard Global Justice's Standard-Issued Hover Jet

Within every snip, Kim winced once more, and again, and again, and again, as Dr. Director, holding a pair of scissors in her hands, proceeded to cut what was left of her Global Justice identification card. Unfortunately for her, it was just the start, as her other government ID cards would have shared the same fate. This was the worst day of her life, being trailed by the brief moment when she cried her eyes out at the Spirit Dance over the fact that she found Bonnie and Josh kissing. Thankfully, that was not true, but even that wouldn't match the humiliation she was facing right now, as Dr. Director continued destroying her cards.

"Okay, Miss Possible, you have destroyed an irreplaceable relic through your recklessness." Dr. Director began.

"But how was I supposed to know that it was fragile?" She asked as Dr. Director gave her a look in which, if looks could kill, Kim would be dead right now.

"I told you before you were deployed that the Eye of Ra was fragile!" She said, unable to believe her ineptness. "Weren't you even listening to a word I was saying?"

"Yeah, but-"

"No excuses Miss Possible. You've destroyed The Eye of Ra,not to mention you caused the destruction of a building in Denver, also due to you recklessness! Before you can say anything to defend yourself, our security cameras have footage of the cause of that building's destruction on tape."

Kim blinked, "Wait a minute, did you say Denver?" Concern was now on her face, because if it turned out to be what she thought it was… "It wouldn't happen to be the new hospital that has just opened up, was it?"

Director sighed, "That's being investigated right now. Luckily, there were no casualties, so no one is going to press any charges against you. However, with Global Justice, you will not be let off so easily. Because of your recklessness and foolishness, we cannot risk your interference in global affairs again. From here on out, all national and international business is off limits to you. Failure to oblige by these orders and you will be arrested for obstruction. We've come to understand that your clients owe you favors, is that correct?"

Kim only nodded as Director continued "We will be informing them about this matter as well. If they assist you in any shape or form in international and national matters, they will be arrested as well. Because we do not have the power to close your website, you still have the freedom to work for people, but only in private and local affairs. Drakken and Shego are no longer your concern, however, and if you try to interfere we will arrest you without question for obstruction."

Kim was stunned. First, she had destroyed a fragile artifact that caused a near-fatal explosion! Then Dr. Director proceeded in destroying her government-issued ID cards. Next, she found out that her earlier misfire that activated the Disintegration Ray resulted into a building in Denver being destroyed. And now she was banned from international and national missions? And why? All because of her miscalculation! As she realized what she had done, she just nodded, nearly on the verge of crying. All of her hopes and dreams of one day joining Global Justice as a full time member, she could felt it crumbling beneath her feet. Kim's eyes narrowed. This has been the worst day ever and in her mind, there was only one person to blame…

"Ron…"


Not only has Kim destroyed an artifact but managed to destroy her own Hospital. And now she can't go on mission anymore, at lease those outside of Colorado. Next chapter is the aftermath of the debacle. How will Kim face the students after her big failure, or is another surprise waiting for her? R&R!