Author Notes:

Hey everyone. Hope all is well. Welcome to the second part of the Christmas chapter/episode. As previously mentioned It's based and I should have said in the last chapter... Inspired from an existing fanfic in the KP/DP Community. Credit has been given to the author down below... Anyways I hope you guys enjoy! It's a good one.

Disclaimer: I don't own Kim Possible or any other relevant stuff. KP is the property of the Walt Disney Company. My OC Characters are owned by me.

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McGee Gale Hasland - Eric Andre (The Eric Andre Show as Himself/Host/Presenter/Bird Up. Disenchantment as Luci) - OC Character - Cameo

Dr Geoffroy L. Mooney - Chris Parnell ( Rick and Morty as Jerry Smith. 30 Rock as Dr Leo Spaceman) - OC Character - Debut

A few minutes had passed since Kim Possible and Paul Kanellopoulos went inside the icy water. They were nowhere to be seen.

Drakken and Shego were in the hovercraft, went back towards, were the battleship had sunk. Drakken's plan was a totally flop, but he might have gotten some compensation.

The impending death of Kim Possible and her partner/sidekick/assistant/.. You get the point may have had their last mission according to Drakken.

Both villains thinking Kim was still in the ship, trying to spot two bodies down below.

"Where are they? The ship's already underwater." Shego says, "Betcha princess will be holding out for the last second to come out like she always does."

...

"Any second now." Shego says with a set of crossed arms.

...

"Right... now."

...

..

.

Shego was starting to think they didn't survive.

"Doc? Shouldn't they have resurfaced by now?" Shego now had a worried tone in her voice.

"Haven't you heard? She's Kim Possible, she can do anything." Drakken empathises on her slogan.

"Doc, I don't think she's escaped the ship yet. She's still down there!" Shego says with a new found panic.

"Oh... Oh well... And that's that then (Dusts hands off). No more Kim Possible! That means taking over the world will be a cinch... Maybe if Dementor wasn't in the way!"

"Don't you have a heart? We just killed two teenagers! On Christmas Eve." Shego says showing remorse.

"So? Less problems for us."

"Don't you have a conscious? Think about their families!"

"I lost that back in college Shego.

"Oh my god. We just killed two people." Shego says, a new side to her we have never seen before.

"Geez don't get so worked up. You wanted her gone too. Now let's go! Reinforcements will be on our asses any minute now!"

Drakken flew away as Shego looked back worried, hoping Kim would be fine.

Did she care for them after all? She wasn't a total bitch.

All hoped looked lost...

..

.

But they sure were blind!

Far in the distance, Paul and Kim were on life raft. The same raft that Kim used to prevent herself and her partner from splashing into the freezing water. Both were soaking wet due to the water seeping in the ship and after Paul jumped into the water, he swam around until they found the raft.

Kim looked very fatigue. Probably due to the pain from her leg and the coldness of the water, as her body could be shutting down.

It would be the same story for Paul, minus the leg pain, but additional to his scratch marks on his abdomen and sore back. He was rowing the raft, and was more worried about Kim, rather himself. It appears she hasn't lost any blood at all. Which means, there is no cut on her leg.

He eventually reaches the shore and pulls the raft in, with KIm lying down inside of it.

He gently pulls her out and lays her down on the sand and looks at her condition.

"Kim you okay?"

Kim slowly looks at him with a weak grin.

"Thank you." Kim says weakly as she slowly closes her eyes and gently rests her head on the floor.

Paul started to worry.

"Kim?" He says.

She didn't respond.

He tried shaking her slightly.

"Kim?"

She still didn't respond.

Paul knew that her body was shutting down from the cold temperature she absorbed from the water and might have started to develop hypothermia. He too was freezing as well. Both wearing wet clothes would make matters worse. Right now, they needed warm shelter.

He pulled out his Paulinator device to contact Wade, calling him immediately. The phone rings.

After a few seconds still no answer.

"Come on, pick up Wade." Paul says to himself.

"Hi you reached Wade, I can't take your call right now, please leave a message after the tone."

"Fuck!" Paul puts the phone down. Wade must have been sleeping.

He had to think of a way to get home... and to a hospital.

He decides to call McGee, he said to call him anytime for that favour.

The phone rings and rings... and rings... and... rings.

"Hi you've called McGee Gale Hasland pilot from the state of Colorado from the good old US of A. Unfortunately I'm unavailable until the 27th December... of 2020, please lea-"

Paul immediately hangs up and realise that was a bust. But a thought came into his mind.

How would Kim and himself get back home? I mean wouldn't Wade organise a ride back home?

He tried to recall if Kim mentioned anything about someone picking them up afterwards. But nothing came into his mind.

He started to worry. It was night time, he was in an unknown & dark area and the best person to ask was Kim or Wade, and they were both not available. Ron came into his mind, but he would either be sleeping or about to wake up shortly due to the time difference.

And if he calls for 911 they'll think he's done something to her. They wouldn't believe a teen who has an unconscious body of a teenage girl, who's name is Kim Possible. He had to play it smart and safe. But had to save Kim's life in the process.

He only had his devices to help him out now. Before he did anything else, he took off his jacket and places it on Kim.

He didn't know why she wore that outfit during this type of snowy and cold weather.

Stupid decision to do that.

He then thought about what he was going to do next.

It was now 12:55AM, the sun would rise over Middleton in almost 6 hours and they were about a 2-3 hour flight away from home.

And to add more worries on his list, they both could get hyperthermia and Kim could be nursing a potentially broken leg spelt major disaster.

Paul went and checked if Kim's heart was beating. After a few seconds he found out her heart was still beating.

"Okay, good start so far." Paul says to himself.

He had to think of their next move.

He quickly searched on his maps.

Thank God both his iPhone and Paulinator device are water resistant and waterproof retrospectively.

He finds out his currently at Fort Niagara Beach, which he had never heard of before. He realises the closest hospital was at least a 20 minute drive. Walking in the cold for an 1 hour plus wasn't a good idea.

He finds a motel nearby within a decent walking distance.

A place for warm shelter was the first step to survival.

Pocketing his device, Paul goes towards Kim and carries her unconscious body, he begins walking to the motel.

While walking he tries to keep his focus levels up, despite the cold weather.

He was thinking that It would take a miracle to get back to Middleton before sunrise.

Paul continued to carry Kim in the cold winter's night. He was just around the corner from the the motel. His arms were getting really tired and the pain from both his back and abdomen were coming to play. Being near the sea didn't help either, as the wind bounced right off the water into the duo.

He arrives at the Breakfast and Bed type of motel. It took him 15 minutes to get there, he was really freezing. Thanks to Shego for wrecking his white shirt. Another Hugo Boss shirt to be thrown out.

He enters inside the motel and sees an old women behind a desk. She was a bit confused why the teen was carrying a body. She probably thought he was going to chop her up. He places her down gently on the couch.

"Good morning sir. Welcome to the Lakeview Hotel. Buffett free since 2017."

"Hi ma'am, can I please book one room. My girlfriend here had too much to drink tonight." Paul gestures at Kim. He decided to make up a story in case if she thought he was doing something suspicious.

"I'll check what's available." The lady says as she goes onto an old looking computer... and plays solitaire. After half a minute she decides to break the news to the teen.

"I'm terribly sorry dear, we're fully booked out for this evening." The lady says. Paul pulls out something from his jacket. "Maybe you should wait-"

'PWOP'

"Actually a room just opened up for you." The lady says straight away. Paul had given her a 100 dollar bill on the counter. Most of rooms in this motel wouldn't even cost more than 50 dollar based on their conditions, but Paul was desperate to get Kim to a warm place. "Would you like morning breakfast with that sir?"

"No thanks."

"Complimentary coffee?"

"No thanks, that won't be necessary. Does the room have heating though?" Paul asks.

"Yes dear. Here's your key. The ice machine is in here if you need any." The old lady says.

"Great. Well looks like it's time to hit the hay. Come on sweetie." Paul says, cringing hard at himself for calling Kim sweetie when she's not his boyfriend. He picks up Kim and exits the reception area quickly. The lady was totally clueless. She was just happy to get her money.

Paul somehow thought he would have been in handcuffs by now, but he manages to score a room at the motel and covers Kim with blankets. Thankfully the motel room had a heat pack. Which made the teen have a few embarrassing minutes of his own that he rather not talk about again.

He too wrapped himself with a blanket while the heater was cranked up to the max.

He had his Paulinator device on him trying to get a hold of Wade, but nothing from the young kid.

Hope was starting to fade in regards to making it home in time for Christmas. It was currently 1:32AM and it was becoming hopeless.

Paul couldn't get a ride because he wasn't the connection. Wade and Kim were the only ones that could do that. Even during the holiday season!

Just then, a glimmer of hope vibrated in his hand... Not like that!

'Hello Wado'

He answered straight away.

"Wade talk to me."

"Hey Paul (Yawns) you called?"

"Yes Wade I did. We need a ride back to Middleton ASAP please."

"No one came? Damn... Alright... It might take some time, but you should be back before sunrise. How's Kim?"

"... She's had better days"

"Why, what's happened?"

"... When Drakken and Shego were stealing the ship, they blow up one of the engines and it started to sink, when I was trying to find Kim, she had leg caught under a airduct. I couldn't lift it up and she told me to leave, but I refused and but I just lifted it up in time for us to abandon the ship. I think she might have a broken leg too."

"A broken leg?"

"Potentially. But I think that's the least of our worries. It's the fact that... She...S-she could of died tonight man." Paul said emotionally. He tried to be strong, but this was the girl he loves. She almost had her final curtain call tonight.

"Oh Jesus."

"Yeah. (Inhales sharp breathe) I-I... I almost let her go man (Quietly sobbing) We could of lost her Wade. W-what would have I have said to her parents? Sorry your daughter told me to save myself? I can't deal with that guilt Wade." Paul says as he had some tears in his eyes.

"Hey hey, it's not your fault. I shouldn't have given you that mission."

"Then who would have done the mission man?"

"... I-I can't give you a definite answer Paul.. I'm so sorry about that. "

Paul was silent, but after a few seconds, he composed himself and responds back to Wade.

"It's alright buddy. These type of things are bound to happen."

"They do... But I pray every time to make sure that never happens."

"Me too buddy... Me too." Paul says.

"Right.. I'll organise you a ride ASAP. I'll try my best to get one quickly. And straight to a hospital."

"Yes please Wade, thank you."

"Quick question, why didn't you go straight there?"

"Because... If they saw me with a girl, they'd probably suspect I did something to her."

Wade was silent. He was a bit young to understand what Paul meant.

"... Paul...Y...You know they would believe you if you explain yourself."

"I-I know, but they might have not. I panicked! Also I would have to wait for the ambulance to arrive, so I carried Kim and walked quickly to the nearest motel or hotel I could find. Besides who would they believe? Kim Possible, or a nobody of a partner."

"Hey.. You took abrasive action, while others in your position would've crumpled. Don't be so hard on yourself. You're not a nobody."

"...Wade I read the news man. I've read the articles involving Kim. None of them mentioned my name inside the papers, which frankly conceals my identity back home in Australia which I'm happy with, but I noticed the previous years, Ron's name was never mentioned as well... Do you know about this?"

Wade was pretty quiet after hearing this.

"The silence speaks words... Do you know on social media they don't even know my name? I fell like a person the FBI or CIA hired to clean up the job or solve a problem, not like make them disappear, but to stop the criminals type of job and they walk in to take all the credit which they did."

"Gee I'm... I'm sorry you feel that way Paul. How long have you been like this?"

"Since Germany with Dementor and his dinosaurs."

"That long ago?"

"Yep. I noticed when the photographer only wanted a photo with Kim. Publicity."

"But is it a bad thing though?"

"Credit is due when it's due. When Nikola Tesla wanted to find a way to give free electricity to everyone, Thomas Edison found a way for people to have it, but pay a price for it. One man wanted to do good for the world of energy, while one was for greed, there's a difference in that. Tesla deserved the credit and support. While everyone's thinking Kim is doing all of this, when it's in fact, two people doing all of this, with a sidemen who runs the Operations from afar and previously Kim and Ron. What would people say when they found out about that ship that sunk tonight? News Headlines 'Kim Possible stops Drakken from stealing US Military Ship?' Which had sunk? Costing millions of tax payers dollars to find the ship and build another one, while Kim nurses a potential broken leg while she's now unconscious? What the hell are they feeding us these lies?" Paul finishes his rant. Wade was quiet, before speaking up.

"I understand... But we know you did those heroic things tonight and saved Kim from certain death."

"But they don't Wade... They don't. Today's just a normal day in the life of Kim Possible to them. They don't see the truth." Paul says quietly and in a disappointed tone.

Wade feels his him. He wanted to be respected as a team player. This never bothered Ron for one second, heck he never even brought it up. While Paul had been doing some digging himself in recent times, he had an eyebrow raised multiple times. Never given credit for the missions.

Firstly, it would show recognition to the person and secondly, it would boost their morality to keep on going on those dangerous missions.

Regardless who's to blame for this remains a mystery, circling close between Kim and Wade, it was also the social media outlets as well. But Paul wouldn't point the finger at Team Possible, that would be jumping to conclusions.

5 Minutes Later

Paul was holding his device in his hands as he went to see Kim's current condition, she was in a much warmer environment then before, which was great for her body to prevent hypothermia, but hasn't thus far received any serious medical attention, only a warm heat pack is doing the trick.

'Hello W-'

"Talk to me Wade" Paul says. He answered the phone straight away.

"Your ride is 15 minutes away. There is a helipad just 5 minutes away from the motel. So you'll have to carry Kim and go towards there."

While Wade was speaking Kim's eyes started to flicker open slowly. Paul didn't notice this, as he had his back turned away.

"Helipad. Got it. I'll leave here in 10 minutes. Thanks Wade. Take it easy for the rest of the night." Paul says as he ends the phone call.

"Paul?" A feminine voice could be heard.

Paul quickly turns his head around and sees Kim's eyes opened.

He rushes over to her.

"Kim! You're awake." Paul says glad that she's alright. He sits on the bed to see her, she uncovered all the blankets and notices her pants were off. She was lying on the bed in her panties and her black sweater.

Paul thought she would kill him for taking her pants off without her permission. She probably thought he was going to... do a hanky Panky with her.

She leans up in the bed.

Paul gulped nervously expecting to get a slap from her. What he had done was indecent and very perverted.

Instead she didn't do anything.

No instead, she rested her head on his shoulder. Paul was shocked at this. What he did was a total invasion of her privacy. But he was worried if her leg was broken and needed to take off her wet clothing to prevent from her getting sick.

She wouldn't even care if she wasn't wearing her black turtle neck or jacket on. Because he just saved her life. A priceless piece in life.

He's probably going to be on her good books forever now.

Kim was still quiet and Paul was just sitting on the bed without saying anything.

So he decided to speak up.

"(Clears throat) L-Look Kim. I-I just wanted to apply some warmth on your leg... I-I mean, it was cold outside and didn't want you to get sick. I wasn't going to do anything y-you think I was going to do. Promise." Paul says pleading his innocence.

Kim just grins at him. "I know." She says in a quiet respectful tone. Like she completely trusted him.

Paul was surprised she said that.

"I could never be angry at you... You-" Kim had a shaky voice and stopped for a second, "You saved my life, even when I told you to save yourself."

"I would never leave you behind Kim... What would I have said to your... loved ones. Sorry, Kim got stuck in-... I don't even wanna talk about it. I-I couldn't bear it."

Kim had a warm smile on her face as she leans in, and hugs the teen.

It was a very long and warm hug. The one that streamed butterflies through your stomach type of hug.

"Thank you." Kim says while hugging him.

Paul hugs her back and doesn't say anything to her.

The hug stops. And Kim just stares at him with a happy look on her face.

Paul looked at her with a small grin of his own. He was in awe looking at her.

Her beauty was highlighted, she barely had a bruise on her face or body. She continued to smile. Looking like an innocent girl, who was in love. It was so adorable to him. He just wanted to peck her lips. But he had to control himself.

This is why she must feel safe when he's around her.

To avoid any more silent awkwardness, Paul decided to ask Kim about her leg.

"How's the leg. Can you walk?"

"Let me have another go." Kim looks down, and shifts move her body towards the edge of the bed, leaning up. Her feet were inches from the ground. She puts her left leg down first. No problems whatsoever.

"Okay, the left leg is good. And the other?" Paul says.

Kim was reluctant to put down her right leg. She knew it was hurt.

Getting it over with, Kim tries to apply some weight on her right leg.

"Ahh!" Kim yelps in pain,"(Inhales breathe) A bit if I'm honest." Kim says nearly pinching her thumb and finger close to each other to indicate the pain.

"We need to get you to a hospital and get x-rays done straight away. Wade said the nearest hospital is 10 minutes away."

"Can we do it in Middleton?" Kim asks nicely.

"I think you need immediate medical assistance Kim. You could have a broken leg." Paul says.

"Please Paul, I'll be fine. I haven't lost any blood at all, a broken leg." Kim begs. She didn't want to use her puppy dog face on him. Especially since he saved her life.

"...You don't wanna miss Christmas with your family?" Paul says realising why she wanted to go back there specifically.

"Yeah... My parents are so going to be pissed at me." Kim says.

Paul hoped that wouldn't be the case, they'll just be emotional, then angry, then emotional again. Her parents seemed to be affection and loving parents towards her.

"Alright. I'll talk to them and see what I can do. But no promises." Paul says.

Kim thanks him as both teens pack up all their stuff and leave their motel room.

After returning the motel key to the reception, Paul assists Kim to where the helipad is, from the distance they could hear a propeller running. It was near the water.

As they get closers towards it, they see their ride.

"It's a hospital helicopter!" Paul says.

Once they reach the helipad, a man dressed in paramedics clothing approaches them.

"Miss Possible, we heard the news. We're here to take you to the hospital."

"In Middleton please sir." Kim asks politely.

"Middleton? That's in... Wisconsin?"

"Colorado." Kim says.

"Woah ma'am, we were advised the nearest hospital possible... Not your surname."

"But her family is there sir." Paul says.

"I don't think we'll have enough juice to get there."

"Please sir. She's going to miss Christmas with her family. Can we at least try?" Paul asks.

The medic man was hesitant, but he couldn't resist.

"Okay fine. But if we run out of fuel, we have to land at the nearest hospital." The medic says.

"Thanks sir." Paul says.

"Okay let's get in guys."

Both teens get inside the helicopter, Kim is assisted by a few people to board the helicopter.

"Alright Miss Possible I need you to relax." A medic women says. As the team prepared to make her comfortable as possible.

It would be a long ride back to Middleton. It was now 1:54AM. Getting there before sunrise would be tight.

7:23AM

Just Outside of Middleton Medical Centre

The word tight wasn't even close.

The hospital copter had arrived at Middleton's local hospital 23 minutes past 7AM. More than 5 minute since daylight happened.

Okay it was close, but sunrise had already happened.

Kim was taken straight away for x-rays on her right leg. The medics from the helicopter said it was 50/50 chance she could have a broken leg. The other 50% might be a fracture. But it looks like Kim will be out of action for a few months either way. She had to pray whether it was a best case scenario, which could be up to a month.

Paul was waiting nervously inside the waiting area. He too had been in the wars. Doctors applied bandages for his abdomen. But still had the ripped shirt on.

Suddenly the hospital doors burst opens, It was Kim's family. All had worried looks on their faces. The Tweebs looked tired, must have woken up in the middle of the night.

Ann went to the desk to enquire.

"Ann, you rushed down here quickly." One of the nurses said.

"Where's Kimmie." Ann asks.

"Look mum. There's-" Tim says before getting cutoff.

"Paul." Jim finishes off Tim's sentence.

"Hey, I was going to say that." Tim says upset.

The family rushed over to him and saw he had his white shirt ripped open.

"Paul, where's Kim?" Ann asks the teen.

"They are doing scans on her." Paul says.

Both parents were surprised and worried the worse for their daughter, only time would tell about Kim's condition.

Time had passed and everyone was still waiting. The Tweebs would have been bored by this, but actually were genuinely worried.

One of the doctors approached Kim's parents/

"Ann?"

"How's my daughter Geoffrey?" Ann asks. She seemed to know every doctor and nurse in the Middleton Hospital.

"Kim's going to be okay, she's resting at the moment. You're allowed to see her now."

Everyone gets up and walks towards Kim's room. Once they enter, she looked quite peaceful.

"Oh my god Kimmie. Oh my sweet baby." Ann runs up to her daughter and gives her a hug.

"How are you feeling honey?" James asks her daughter.

"I feel fine dad." Kim says.

"You're Freaked Out, Insecure, Neurotic, Emotional?" The doctor said.

"What was that?" Ann says.

"He's talking about that line from The Italian Job." Paul answered.

"Oh... Well since that's out of the way. Kimberly Ann Possible. How could you be so irresponsible!" Ann says to her daughter.

"What? But mum-" Kim says.

"No buts, Ron's parents were right. These missions are getting dangerous. Maybe you should take some time off from these missions."

"But m-"

"Ah! You heard your mother Kimmie-Cub. No buts."

Both of the twins snickered immaturely.

"Butts." Both twins said.

"B-... Then who will save the world from Drakken, Dementor and... I think those are the only highly dangerous villains as of now. I've never had a previous injury before." Kim says.

"Well there's always a percentile for injuries. Especially what your daughter does on a daily basis." The doctor says.

"Not helping." Paul says getting annoyed at the doctor.

"Sorry. I've been watching a lot of Netflix recently." The doctor said.

"There's government agencies that can handle that Kimmie, right now, we need to discuss your punishment." James says with a serious tone.

"Punishment?!" Kim says.

"Yes. Your father and I are going to discuss about this and implement it right after Christmas."

Kim had a very sad look on her face.

"Ah! That face isn't going to work here missy." James says.

Paul was confused by this. But he knew Kim was on the verge of losing her privileges and not being able to go on missions. He decided to do something.

"Wait!" Paul says.

Everyone turns to him.

"Please hurry sir, this cup is overfilling." A different nurse in the room says filling a cup of water to another patient, as it spills past it's capacity, spilling water over the floor.

"It was my fault. I was the one who accepted the mission." Paul says.

"Paul. That's very courteous of you, but Kim-" Ann says.

"Don't blame Kim. Things went wrong on the mission. What happened to her leg was totally an accident. It was out of our hands. Plus she knows the commitments required, you two know as well. She's been doing this since she was 12." Paul says.

"Paul. I know you enjoy doing these missions, but I think maybe it's time to let others stop these people." James says.

"But-"

"AH!" Both parents says and the doctor... Geoffroy said it too. He was really becoming a spaz.

"She likes to help people. What's so wrong about that." Paul says.

"Helping people got her this broken leg." James points out.

"Possible broken leg. I promised I'd protect Kim during every mission. This is just a one off thing, I couldn't stop what happen to her leg."

"And the ripped shirt?" Ann says.

Paul looks down at the wolverine type rip on his shirt. "A girl hates me for injuring her ankle."

Both parents weren't siding with him at all.

"Alright. Think about Tim and Jim here. Imagine they-"

"Could you please use a different example." Ann says.

"... An orphanage of children being-"

"Nope, highly unlikely. Be optimistic please." James says.

"Alright... There are bad people-"

"The word 'Bad' is too basic." The doctor says.

"Who even are you?" Paul getting pissed at the doctor. He zips his trap as he get frighten from the sudden outburst.

"Alright. If you want specifics. You got it... There are sinister people out there, who want world domination, dictatorships, making cities into golf courses, stealing monkey idols, destroying cities and poisoning our water supplies. Your daughter Kim is preventing all of this and doing it without making a single profit whatsoever and a guy who controls the operations within his household, ain't even an teenager yet. Their team has beaten and taken down hundreds of criminals, who could have done some serious damage to heaps of lives if it wasn't for them interfering. Sure she might have sprained herself a few times and maybe Ron too from time to time. That's why stretching and warming up is vital to prevent pulling hamstrings or straining yourself. But the point I'm trying to get across is that your daughter has that special flair where not many people possess it. People respect her for that. I don't think this should be the end of Team Possible." Paul says finishing his speech. Boy he's got a lot to say for a teenager.

Kim's parents were given an eye opener from his words.

The Tweebs were crying from that emotional speech as they blew their noses. Kim on the other hand, smiled in delight at his speech. The doctor pulls up two pictures of a leg of ham tied on a piece of string and the other had a photo of a spaghetti strainer and the name 'Youssef' on it.

"I don't get it?" Geoffroy says looking at both pictures. Paul was really going to end this man. Was he really a doctor?

"Okay... Your point has been proven. Maybe we overreacted a bit. We're just glad you're safe sweetie." Ann says giving her daughter a hug.

"Yeah Kimmie-Cub. We got to thank Paul for helping you as well."

...

..

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"So what do your parents do when you get grounded?" James asked. He now wanted to punish the other teen.

"Grounded? What's that?" Paul says, everyone looks at him surprised. Everyone thought he was being stupid, but he really didn't know what it meant.

"Is that when a plane isn't allowed to take off? Oh wait! That new survival game that came out this year." Paul says.

Needless to say, everyone in the room was speechless and part of them thought he was actually joking, but it sounded like he was being serious. Paul felt the silent awkwardness in the room and decided to let Kim and her family be.

"I-I think I've over welcomed my stay here..."

"Paul, we don't think you've-" Ann says.

"No. It's fine. Really it is. Merry Christmas guys. Kim I hope the results aren't as bad as we initially thought. I'll see you soon." Paul says as he walked out of the room looking down.

Kim felt bad. Really bad. He legit lied to cover Kim, but most of what he said was true. He really wanted her to keep on doing these missions. But she had to tell her parents what happened on that ship.

"Mum. Dad. There's something I need to tell you." Kim speaks up towards her parents.

Nevertheless Kim got discharged the same day via a special request from her mother to spend time at home for Christmas. The doctors said it was safe to do so. Paul left the room before he could hear about the extent of Kim's injury.

The Possible's right now, were enjoying their Christmas together. Kim being confined with a moonboot on the lower half of her leg.

The results weren't that bad. She apparently had a small fracture on her lower part of the right leg. Meaning that full recovery would take up to a month. But could stop using her crutches as early as a fortnight.

Still she was disappointed that she couldn't go on any missions for a while.

Unknown to them Paul approached the Possible household with a few gifts in his hand, including a bouquet of flowers. Being most likely for Kim to wish her a speed recovery. He admired their effort during Christmas, applying all the Christmas decorations, lights and the snow was a great touch.

He approaches the front door and lays out all the presents against the door, once he finishes, he turns around and walks away from the door. Upon leaving. he hears someone open the door up behind him.

"Paul?"

He turns around and sees Ann at the door. He didn't want to intrude on their Christmas after that whole ordeal at the hospital.

"Hey Ann. I just came past to drop off some gifts and flowers for Kim."

"Paul, could you please come inside. We need to talk to you." Ann says.

"Look... If you're mad at what happened. Once again, I'm sorry." Paul says.

"No Paul, it's not that. Just please come in. I don't want you to freeze outside." She asks nicely again, gesturing to come inside their house.

Paul complied and walked inside the house. Their house had a Christmas tree, decorations, red stockings. Reminding him a bit of home during the Christmas season, minus the small Christmas village his mother would do every year. And minus the hot weather because of Summer in Australia.

"Say, what's up with that doctor at the hospital?" Paul asks while walking through the house.

"Geoffrey? He's going through a divorce. He hasn't been the same, he's more... dubious nowadays."

"Ahhh, right."

They reached the dining area and sees the entire Possible family, including Kim's Nana. There was food all around the table, but their plates were empty.

"Hey everyone...What's going on here?" Paul asks.

"We were actually waiting for you. Kim told us everything." Ann says.

"Everything?" Paul says.

"Yes. I feel silly for even bringing up the topic of grounding Kim while she was in the hospital. She told us that you saved her life." Ann says.

Paul looks at Kim. Who gave him a grin.

"She told us that she got trapped by a duct and you tried to help her out. She thought she wouldn't make it out and told you to go, but you came back and saved my Kimmie-Cub." James says wrapping his arm around his daughter.

"We are very lenient when it comes to her whole missions ordeal, but seeing her injured made us worry." Ann says.

"It was a one off accident. It even took me by surprise too." Paul admits. Seeing her trapped really scared him. It could have been worse than it initially was.

"I hope it was a one off injury, but we know you'll both be safe when you're around together. But my husband here thinks otherwise." Ann says.

"He doesn't like boys hanging around Kim." Paul says.

"Oh that's my son being rash again. Usually I would be protective of my granddaughter too, but in this case. I trust this young fellow a lot." Nana Possible says.

"Well, we- I-I mean... I think you might hurt my daughter in more ways than one." James admits.

"You know I would never do that to your daughter sir. I'm actually glad that you aren't mad at Kim or me." Paul says

"Mad? I'm so grateful Kim has a friend like you! Courageous, Kind, Selfless and Handsome." Ann says.

Kim mentally wanted to cover her mum's mouth for saying that last word. She was blushing upon hearing that word.

Paul too, was blushing right now.

"Thanks Ann."

"And I know you might have been hesitant at the hospital coming over for Christmas, we still want you to eat dinner with us." Ann says.

All the rest of the Possible family sitting on the table smiled at him.

Paul slowly started to smile and went to take a seat on the table.

"Thanks guys, I really appreciate this." Paul says.

"Well what are we waiting for? Let's dig in." Ann says.

"Then afterwards, we can have Nana's famous lemon squares."

"Oh boy!" Both twins said simultaneously

Everyone starts to place food onto their plates.

Paul was placing food onto his own plate as one of the twins speaks up.

"You seriously haven't been grounded before?" Tim asked him.

"Like ever?" Jim adds.

"I don't even know what you mean by grounded." Paul says with honesty.

"So you never been sent to your room?" Tim says. Paul shakes his head.

"Ever been told you couldn't have supper?" Jim says. Paul shakes his head again.

"Or no dessert?" Jim says. The teen replied with a shake of the head.

"Or have your rockets confiscated." Tim asks.

Paul shakes his head again.

"Have your parents ever punished you?" Both twins say at the same time.

"Once when I was 8 years old, my mum bluffed to confiscate my PSP for spending too much time on it." Paul explains. Both boys stare at each other in amazement. All they did was get grounded most of the time.

After dinner, everyone enjoyed Nana Possible's Lemon Squares. They were quite delicious... and a bit sour. The Rest of the evening was quite quiet. The whole family were watching a Christmas film and the Twins were playing with their new toys they got for Christmas. Paul had gotten the twins a present each... Lego.

Kim wasn't present in the living room.

She instead was outside staring at the moon. She was confined in a moon-boot and had to use crutches to walk everywhere.

The door opens up as it was revealed to be Paul, he was hiding something behind his back.

"Paul?" Kim says.

"Hey Kim, what are you doing out here?"

"Oh, just getting some fresh air. That's all." Kim says.

"You experience enough cold weather for today. So how bad is your leg?"

"They said I shouldn't put much weight on it for the next few weeks. Maybe a month! The doctor said I was really lucky, he said anything worse, I wouldn't be able to put weight on my leg for 6 to 9 months."

"Fark! That's a big blow. Looks like you won't be going on missions for a bit."

"Yeah. It totally tanks." Kim says, the other teen smiled at Kim's cute slang.

"Thanks for telling your parents what had happened. I thought you'd be... Grounded? Is that the word?"

"Like not being able to come out of your room for weeks on end." Kim explains.

"So no toilet or shower? What about food and water?" Paul said.

"You can do those, plus after a few days they start to forget about what happened, but I thought that would have been my last mission ever." Kim says.

"I wish I could have done better to prevent that duct from trapping you. To save your leg from being injured in the first place."

"Are you kidding me? You saved my life! You know how grateful I am for that? I legit thought it was the end for me. Never mind the missions, but life is far more important than that."

"I didn't want to leave you behind. Not even if you said to save myself."

"But if it all went wrong. What would your parents react?" Kim asks, that question scared Paul.

What would have happened. The phone call, the bodies... It just gets darker and darker from there.

"That question relates to yourself as well. What would I say to your mum, dad, brothers, Wade and Ron? People at school? I don't think I could have lived with that guilt letting you drown in that ship. Plus your family really loves you Kim."

Kim smiles warmly.

"Well we both got out of there alive."

"True that... Anyway, I just wanted to give you your gift."

"You got me another gift? Wasn't that cheque you gave me enough?"

Kim was a bit embarrassed at this.

"It's nothing spectacular. But here. Merry Christmas Kim." Paul hands her a box and bouquet of flowers.

"Flowers? For me. (Sniffs) Their beautiful. Thanks Paul." Kim says. They were Hydrangeas, which had a 'Get Well Soon' card on them.

Kim then opened up the box, it was revealed to have white packaging with a logo of an Apple.

"Airpods Pro? Thanks Paul." Kim says smiling.

"I noticed on missions, calling Wade can be a pain, so he can be a pain in your ear now." Paul says.

Kim laughed at that joke.

She couldn't believe that he got her another gift.

He saved her life today, got her a gift, with flowers and another one earlier this month. All in a matter of a few weeks, he's done these amazing deeds for her.

While she did get him a gift, but one that she thinks isn't enough. Until an idea came to Kim's head, a smile came to her face.

"Wait here…" She grabbed her crutches and headed towards the door. "I have something to give you."

"Okay" Paul says as he watches Kim hop her way inside.

Once she went inside, Paul was left alone.

In the kitchen, Kim was on her crutches searching for something on the ceiling.

She looked up at the ceiling, trying to find the object she was looking for.

"Now where did mum-" She saw it hanging from one of the ceiling lights. "Bingo." She said quietly. She want somewhere before going back.

Paul was still outside alone. It had been a hell of a 24 hours for him and Kim, but the day was almost over.

"I'm back…" She said.

Paul rose a brow at that, especially since Kim's left hand was behind her back.

"That was quick. You got Amazon Prime Delivery?"

Kim giggled at his joke.

"Nope. It's something else. But, you have to close your eyes first."

"My eyes?"

"Yep. Just trust me." Kim says having a grin on her face.

Paul just shrugged and closed his eyes.

"Here it is." Kim said as she lifted was she was holding behind her back over his head.

"Okay. What could it be. I've got everything I need for Christmas. Maybe she-"

Paul felt something on his lap. He opened his eyes and he saw a large wrapped up box.

"Ah. A box-"

Suddenly, he felt something touch his check. Something warm, soft, and sent a jolt through his body that was pure joy.

His eyes widen and he knew what it was.

Kim Possible was kissing him!

His eyes darted up fast and saw a mistletoe she had over their heads.

While it felt like forever, that was only 5 seconds. Time was just slower for him at that moment. He closed his eyes and tried to kiss her back. But in that brief moment, she pulled back. This kiss was over.

"A mistletoe!" Paul says.

"Yep. Merry Christmas Paul."

"Sh-she kissed me…ME! Pinch me!"

"M-merry Christmas Kim."

Kim smiles at continued to look at the sky. She didn't care if she kissed him.

She loved him for who he was. He saved her tonight where she lost all hope, but he didn't quit on her.

Now that's clutch. She thinks he's the one. She didn't care if he was going to leave in 18 months time.

That was plenty of time to get into a relationship with him. Even if it meant long distance.

"Wow! An original PlayStation. I was trying to find these. Thanks Kim. God this has been a good way to end the year." Paul says with delight.

"You've done so much for me since joining the team." Kim says.

"Yeah... I know."

"I wish this could last much longer."

"We got to appreciate the time we have as a team." Paul says as he pinches himself to see if this is all real.

"I know. But once you leave... What then? What's next?"

Paul stopped to think about this.

What would the future of Team Possible be like once Paul leaves?

No Paul.

No Ron.

Definitely not Agent Du according to Kim.

But who?

Wade would still be around, but Kim would be back doing solo missions again.

Who would Kim turn to once that happens?

"I guess... We shouldn't be talking about that kind of stuff right now. When the time gets closer towards it. We'll find a way. You always somehow find a way."

"Yeah... It's been a habit recently." Kim says.

Paul chortles, "Let's worry about the present for now."

"You're right... So how's things back at home?"

"Yeah not too bad, everyone is going great. They really want to see me though."

"No news about the program?" Kim asks.

"Nothing so far. They just keep on sending me cheques and to my family back home. I wonder what the people think about this program. People usually protest about anything these days."

"So true. Last week they protested about some kind of Chinese virus. The government keeping a secret... Nothing new."

"Well if they wanna protest they can protest. Nothing's stopping them. The media always have a field with those kind of subjects." Paul says.

Meanwhile in Australia

"This is 9 national news. First at 5 with Peter Hitchener. Good afternoon and a Happy Boxing Day. Australian Prime Minister, Austin Raylia appears to be at a impasse, as he excepts to win next years election. Questions have arisen about he's controversial Student Exchange Program Act, which was introduced in May earlier this year. People have asked as to why this act was approved in the first place. Brianna Sane stands by in Canberra this afternoon. Brianna, what did the prime minster say to the press today?"

"Well Peter, the Prime Minister refused to comment on the Act, which so far has destroyed lots of relationships amongst certain families right across Australia. Some people are enjoying the program being in countries right around the globe, but many people reckon it won't last for very long. Mr Raylia has given full confidence in regards to the program, saying it needs time to adjust and is looking at long term plans, including expanding to other countries. Here was Austin Raylia moments ago."

"We've heard rumours and ongoing concerns about the SEP Act, it's doubt and whether it will be successful. Next June we plan to raffle another 250 students across Australia to join this program, which we hope will last many years within our system. Some individuals think this program is highly unethical and a waste of tax payers money, but we can assure you it's brining tourists from overseas into Australia, aiming to rebuild many of it's fallen elements for the past decade. I will now take some questions. Yes."

"Some people have heard rumours that this program is a sham to extort money across channels of certain countries through the underworld. Care to comment on that sir?"

"As Prime Minster I can assure you no monkey business is going on with criminal activities. Our staff are clean as they come and hearing that insults me as a politician as an Australian. Our country has had hardships in recent times and of course, some individuals would crack under pressure and take the easy way out, by not for me. We want to build this country's economy and become a country that is liveable and affordable. Yes next question."

"The Act has been defined by many as an economy booster, but has presented another tax hike during the year, how will this affect people's salaries in years to come?"

"Well I like to keep minimal on the Act as it's written down on the documentation which can be viewed through the government website. It has increased tourist across the globe by a record breaking 25% increase of tourists. Which is incredibly 10 times more than last year's tourist arrivals in Australia. Boosting our economy and making many holiday destinations and locals plenty of revenue. But with this countries many benefits, including services through MyGov, many Australian citizens will have extra benefits with their health, dental and other services at lower prices and more advantages for Citizens and Permanent residents living in Australia. We like to think about the people too. Thank you everybody, no further questions."

"Those were some of the highlights in todays press conference Peter, a brave Mr Raylia, showing his heart on his sleeve. But had confidence in the act, despite avoiding questions from the press in regards, Peter."

"Thank you Brianna."

The prime minster walked off the podium as the media wanted to ask a few more questions, but he didn't want to answer anymore of them. A few of his staff gave him some papers to read and took the long walk back towards his office.

He shuts the door and takes a seat.

'KNOCK KNOCK'

Someone knocks on his door.

"Come in."

The door opens up and it was one of his closest staff members. He had a worried look on his face.

"Adrian. What brings you to my office?"

"Sir, I'm getting a bit concerned after today's press conference. The questions they were asking, they're heading closer towards the truth. They are going to find out about this, it's just a matter of time." Adrian said with a panic in his voice.

"Adrian, we agreed that we will keep this hidden. We have to keep this up, if I come clean now, I'll lose the next election."

"But sir-"

"But sir nothing. If we can't keep this act going, everything will be blown to bits. Do you want that Adrian?"

"But... Mr Raylia. We're going to be in so much trouble. The jail time. Oh man, I don't think I can survive that."

"We just have to keep on smiling and wave."

Adrian looked very nervous. He wasn't always like that though.

"Look. When you first came here. You were exceptional and happy, but the last few weeks, you've been starting to get antsy pantsy. You have to get a grip of yourself. You understand Adrian? It's not a threat. Just think about your kids mate." The prime minister was now close to his face holding both of his hands on his cheeks.

Adrian was very hesitant but just had to accept this.

"Okay sir."

"Good." Austin pats his right cheek softly, "If they find out about what this program's really about... We'll be truly fucked mate."

Author Notes:

Wh-wh-What!

WTF just happened!

Woah! Mind Exploded!

Alright enough of that...

Kim kissed Paul! It took... (Adjusts reading glasses) Almost 300,000 words. Hmm. Could have grown a field of crops in that time. About 13 months of writing. WOW!

- Austin Raylia is a play on words for Australia. The current Prime Minister of Australia as of 22nd March is Scott Morrison. Shout out to a friend of mine for giving me this name suggestion... I'll just call him B. He knows who he is... You don't know though!

- Yep if you've ever watched the Italian Job. I think the 2003 version only, the word 'Fine' means, Freaked out, insecure, neurotic, and emotional.

-... Yeah I've never been grounded my life. More like warned. Even potentially getting my PSP or Nintendo DS confiscated. Never did though. I know what it means though!

- Now obviously, this is based on a cartoon, so they is no way a helicopter can travel 2500KM (1550 Miles) in a few hours. From Niagara Falls to Colorado via helicopter. It won't have the range or speed to make it. And if you know by now, I usually use real life locations, so I research an actually motel that exits from that area... I love to do that research!

- I pray that I don't go overboard with the OC Characters. Some will appear twice or have a string of have string of appearances. It will be hard to lose track at times.

- The whole mission and inspiration for this episode/chapter came from NeoMark from his 'The Ghost and the Cheerleader Under the Mistletoe' fanfiction.

McGee Gale Hasland - Eric Andre (The Eric Andre Show as Himself/Host/Presenter/Bird Up. Disenchantment as Luci) - OC Character - Cameo - HA! Gotcha there! Only his voice appeared.

Dr Geoffroy L. Mooney - Chris Parnell ( Rick and Morty as Jerry Smith. 30 Rock as Dr Leo Spaceman) - OC Character - Debut

Well guys, I hope you enjoyed this chapter. See you in VIII Days time... That's in Roman numerals.

Also wanted to give a shout out to the voice of Kim Possible, Christy Carlson Romano. Her birthday was a few days ago. I know there's a big time difference for Australia, so to not cause confusion, it was on the 20th March. Apologies for another chapter delay. This could be an occurring thing, as things have been a bit busy with work and writing has been a bit hard recently. So I do apologies if there is some grammar mistakes in the future, but still trying to deliver on scheduled dates.

Until then.. Take Care!