Storm Chaser

Chapter 52

To all still following, those of us at BearSent176 hope you've had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year…and the end is near…

Last time, Kim and Ron received their own version of a debriefing. While Kim's was done at a hospital with family and friends, then with GJ, Ron's was 'done with a good friend, libations and stories that should have his nose rival Pinocchio's'. Though the clandestine Yamanouchi Team with Kim assures her she's on the right track about Ron, with Monique casting her doubts, Ron's still dithering and avoiding what all parties are guiding him to with Kim. And unknown to both groups, their parents are elsewhere planning a wedding neither knows is in the offing.

Before we start, we'd like to thank the following for their support after all this time and for chiming in: Akash Anand, Jimmy1201, Sentinel103, Nibra Ha Rishon, Guest, Uberscribbler, crystalmadds, Bobtrumpet, King InuYasha, lagasero29. Thank you all and hope to see you soon.

And now, on with the show!

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Yamanouchi, Japan:

"Welcome Kim Possible-san, it is good to see that you and Doctor Load are able to attend this year's sessions." the red-robed ninja master said as he bowed low to the pair and with their escorts.

The two young adults (one of either side) bowed although one did less so. She had a slight smile on her face and a bump on her lower abdomen, as if she had swallowed a basketball.

Both Wade and Kim also bowed low with Kim taking the lead, "Thank you for again inviting us Sensei, we hope to learn more about ourselves. And congratulations to you, Yori for the new addition to your and Hiro's family."

The female shinobi again bowed slightly, "Thank you for your words Kim-san. Hiro-kun and I welcome you and Doctor Load again to the Sacred Mountain. May your stay here be enlightening and peaceful."

Before Kim could respond, Sensei said, "I must take my leave, there are students whose training I wish to observe. Yori-kun will advise you of our plans for training. Please excuse me." Then the red-robed Master bowed again and set off in another direction.

"Again, thank you for welcoming us Sensei.", Kim bowed in return before the Ninja Master could leave.

Once the old man was out of earshot, Kim smiled, "I hope so too, Yori, but I want to speak with you later when you have time…Or more like when I have time."

"It is true, I have not been able to keep up with my training, but we will be able to do some tai chi together tomorrow.", Yori suggested, "But tonight you and Doctor Load must get settled in and get to the baths. Sensei would like to have dinner with both of you and then later we can do some light meditation before we go to bed."

Kim giggled, "Too bad Uroki isn't here, if she was, Wade and she could go to the couple's baths."

Wade actually turned red as he responded, "She's almost done with the basic training. By the time we get home I'll be able to see her when she's not on duty."

Kim rolled her eyes, "You might end up married before I am Wade…"

Hiro chuckled, "We have word that Ron-san is nearly finished with his school. Actually, he is done and he just has to go to graduation."

"So, you DO know where Ron is?", Kim accused, although lightly.

"We only know of where we pick him up for missions.", the former 'hottest' transfer student who ever attended Middleton high explained to the red head who once had a crush on him.

Hiro interrupted before she could start on him about this, "Before you ask Kim-san, we do not know the name he goes under and Stoppable-san is devious enough to take other transportation to where we pick him up for his assignments."

The Japanese couple bowed again and motioned for the pair to enter the school.

The red head muttered, "And I still don't know what is wrong with me. I had the second 'panic' attack in a year and you guys said that they might have something to do with Ron…"

Hiro steered the Americans to the little teahouse and motioned for one of the girls there to serve them. "Please sit.", Yori asked, "There are some things which you should be aware of."

"Such as?", Wade inquired.

"We have informed you before that Stoppable-san is a ninja master and is one with the monkey power, yes?"

Kim nodded at this as Yori continued, "You also are linked with Stoppable-san because you wore the Monkey Amulet and gained some MMP yourself as well as the time when you switched bodies."

Irritated at the reminder she was tired of hearing, again, Kim replied, "Yes, we have gone over all of that, Yori…"

Unruffled at her outburst, again, "And we explained that the 'link' you share with Stoppable-san allows your feelings to affect the other."

Kim again nodded, "Mostly his emotions leaked into my mind."

"There is more.", Yori paused briefly to let this sink in. "Those two incidents where you had those 'panic' attacks were brought on by near-death experiences by Stoppable-san.", she explained.

"Whaaa?"

"In the mountains when the lair exploded, Stoppable-san was inside and only made it to safety by the skin of his teeth. He nearly died there and had to walk back to his car through deep snow…His equipment had been destroyed."

Grasping the low table, Kim almost turned white, "Ron was so close."

Hiro half-smiled, "Yes he was. And in the last armed event you took part in, he was in the firefight and killed many of your enemies, before he jumped onto the escaping rocket and executed Sheldon Director while he was holding onto the rocket. Although there is no information, I assume that Stoppable-san achieved his goal in eliminating the villain."

Looking down, lost in thought, "Ron did…Gemini died.", she whispered out. "But, how did my boyfriend survive?", now looking to her hosts, her eyes wide in wonder.

"When Stoppable-san concentrates he can float like Sensei does.", Hiro flatly stated. Then, sarcastically, "When he loses awareness, he tends to plummet."

Wade snorted, "Does Ron bounce when he hits the ground?"

Doing his best to choke back his snort, Hirotaka replied, "He has a few times. Usually the MMP kicks in and he only has bruises and some fractures."

Yori rolled her eyes as tea was served. Kim asked, "So, my attacks are from Ron getting hurt? What would happen to me if he died?"

"More as from when Stoppable-san is deeply stressed…As for what would happen to you if the Chosen One passed from this realm…well we just don't know. I doubt if the shock of his demise would kill you, but you are 'linked.'", she shrugged, "We are just not sure what would happen and we do not want to lose him to see what would happen.", Yori cautioned.

Kim gave a sheepish smile as she picked up her cup, "So with Ron being Sensei's personal assassin, it might be detrimental to my health…"

Quick to interrupt, "Sensei's assassin is your protector Kim-san.", Hiro pointed out, "The Chosen One has responsibilities to the Mountain and the Japanese government as well as the inhabitants of Earth. He understands what those responsibilities are and is ready at a moment's notice to put his life on the line as you did when you were a thrill-seeking teenager."

"Ahhhh, those were the days, weren't they Kim.", Wade laughed, almost wishing the tea was Sake. Then musing, "Does Ron partake?"

"Pardon me?", Yori asked then continued, "We entered at the middle of a thought."

Wade coughed, "I meant, does Ron drink Sake."

"He did when he lived in Japan or at times when we celebrated victories.", Yori told the two Americans.

"What kind of victories?", Kim inquired, curious to learn of the life her former-maybe-current boyfriend had lived in the years since her initial freak-out. Stunned to learn the most recent event in his life came when he rode a rocket in her last mission, she figured it was par for the course to hear he'd been a major monkey wrench in thwarting the theft of nuclear weapons years earlier.

In short, Kim knew her former sidekick was probably a real-life badass who could take care of himself and others.

"The one in Singapore and of course the one in China." Her face darkened, "The China mission almost caused his death and that of his assigned partner."

"Oh…who was his partner?", Kim inquired.

"A Chinese national. The woman was wounded badly prior to Stoppable-san killing off most of the thugs, before he called for help and kept her alive.", Yori explained, "And no, before you ask there was no hanky-panky."

"How about the Singapore mission?", Wade asked, "Did Ron try to woo any girls then?"

Hiro snorted, "There were two females who wanted to bed him, but we were all drunk and too incapacitated for that to happen. Of course, that was a couple months after Ron-san and Yori-kun broke off their relationship…"

"It was more than six months. Ron-san and I decided that it would be best not to continue our affections for each other before he went to Tibet for six months." Her eyes cutting to her Husband, then back to the pair, "The mission my dearest is speaking about happened a few months after he returned.", Yori told them as she picked up a rice cake.

Hirotaka pointed out, "You should tell Kim-san about the interesting scars he has now."

Stunned, "Scars?", Kim blurted out, "What kind of scars?"

Yori sighed, "Kim-san does not need to know of this…"

Persistent, Kim asked, "What kind of scars, Yori?"

"After Ron-san returned from Tibet he went on a few, how would you say, 'search and destroy' missions. His weapon of choice is the Lotus Blade and well let's say his sword fighting skills were not as accomplished as they are now and the ones that Hiro is speaking about is shaped like a giant 'seven' on his chest and abdomen. He has others, but those nearly killed him."

"Why didn't you tell me this before?"

"What would you have done Kim-san?", Yori inquired, "During that time he was emotionally depleted, the time he spent in Tibet allowed him to heal enough to go forward with his life and eventually become a major asset for Yamanouchi and the world at large."

The red head hung her head as Yori continued, "You were so confident when you were younger. The saying that 'anything is possible for a Possible' was your downfall. When it was not possible, you reacted badly."

Sighing heavily, "I know…"

Hirotaka broke in, "Kim-san, there is a good point though."

Kim asked, "And what would that be?"

Kim's ex-crush smiled as he continued, "Your actions forced Stoppable-san to get better…Before your breakdown he was stagnating…waiting for you to return to him. I highly doubt if he would have gotten better on his own. NOW, though, he IS the Monkey Master. He IS the Chosen One. He Has earned more than a Doctorate, thereby showing the discipline to prove himself as one of the most capable humans ever to have walked this Earth."

Sighing, "But the cost…"

"The cost was what it was Kim-san. Stoppable-san is confident, he is capable…He IS a man, whereas before he was a boy, who in truth, while being nice, was not the match for you. Now, however, he IS ready to take his place at your side.", Yori smiled as she reached across the table and put her hand on Kim's.

"So, I'm not supposed to feel guilty about this?"

Hiro smiled, "We cannot interfere with your feelings. But know this, Stoppable-san has been clued in to your status and he is, at least, resigned to meeting you again. He does not have any romantic interests at this point in his life, so the door is open for you to take your rightful place at his side."

Sputtering, "Resigned? That doesn't sound very good for me…I mean, us…"

"Kim-san, how many years did you have Stoppable-san as a boyfriend?", Yori inquired, although she knew the answer.

"About a year and a half. Maybe a little less.", the GJ agent answered.

Yori pushed her point, "And there was no word from you to him in that time, correct?"

"Yes, it's true. But I have no one to blame but myself…"

"You forced someone who always did just enough to get by to change his whole life. To make himself better…To become what Master Sensei and the rest of the Yamanouchi school thought he could be. In a way you gave him the biggest gift anyone could have even if it was unintentional."

"I don't get it, how abandoning Ron be a favor to him?", Kim asked.

Hiro raised his cup, muttering, "Sometimes I wish this was Sake…" Then louder after taking a sip, "But as for how abandoning Ron Stoppable was a favor, it is in this; finding himself on his own he was forced to become the man he is. When you were in the hospital in Middleton after your first 'fit', he used his skills to check on you while you were asleep…"

Kim frowned, "Why didn't he wake me?"

Yori suggested, "Stoppable-san still thought you didn't want him, so he came by to make sure you were safe. When he was at that Bar in Oxford, England it was to make sure you were happy. He did not want to be noticed by you or your friends. If Rufus-san hadn't gotten your attention you never would have even known he was there."

"But how is Ron able to do all of that?"

Yori then giggled as she explained, "Stoppable-san IS a master ninja Kim-san. He is an expert with a sword and hand-to-hand skills with several disciplines. He has trained in extensively explosives and firearms as well. In short, he is what you at GJ would call, an Agent, which is basically what Ninjas are."

The GJ agent took a sip of tea to calm herself. "Ron was…Ron wouldn't hurt a fly…he is innocent. You have turned him into an assassin…a killer."

Hirotaka's eyes narrowed, "Stoppable-san has not been innocent since those aliens tried to murder you Kim-san, please know this. THAT action sealed his fate and future. Even if you did not have your breakdown, eventually he would have been forced to come forward and become what he now is…at the very least, as a ninja, because Lord Toshimiru would have wanted him in this capacity in the world whether you are by his side or not."

Yori touched Kim's hand, "But you have shown us that you wish to be by Ron-san's side and it will be so. He has told us that he is amenable to reuniting with you. Now, as we have informed you, Kim-san, we have to be patient. Time is on our side in this endeavor. And I say again, please be patient for our efforts to come to fruition."

Wade smiled with relief when Kim said, "I will, I want Ron in my life and I will be patient for that to happen."

XXX

Operations Hut:

"Okay gentleman and ladies, this mission tomorrow will be a long one which is why we are bringing an extra flight crew on board.", the 'old man' notified the crew of the Hurricane Hunter aircraft, "That means the operations component of this mission needs to be sure they get some sleep because we are refueling in-flight. Maybe twice."

Dean Kaminsky wasn't fazed by this, since he had suggested it the previous day to get them in the mindset that the upcoming season looked to be very active with both Gulf and Atlantic storms of immense proportions.

"Doctor Kaminsky?", Warmaster asked.

"Yes sir, lower the lights, please.", Dean replied since this was his part of the briefing. Then he turned on the projector that his laptop was connected to.

The blond young man continued, "I know this is early season, but several universities have asked us to start our patrols a little early this year so that their meteorology professors and students at the university level can get a better Baseline as well as with the Hurricane Center. The Air Force agreed and that is why we have four more air-frames being outfitted with the sensor packages. Also, you understand that using more airplanes, we are also going to be using more personnel and those people will be getting hands-on with our training missions. And to do this most of the returning staff know that training is essential to give us the results we require."

One Officer raised his hand.

Dean said, "Yes sir?"

"But Co-ops? Errr, I mean, Interns."

Dean smiled, "I was an intern a few years ago and got my first training while on summer break from my university in Japan. It worked for me and if it worked for me it should work for students today. Meteorologists are very adept in science, although some of us aren't able to push a cart through a doorway without getting stuck.", The group laughed as Kaminsky continued, "In short, we need people trained, storms are getting worse and I can show you data to prove that. At this point satellites can only do so much, so for the time being we are limited to the C-130s and other platforms to get the precise data to make forecasts to save lives which is the primary purpose of these missions." Then he asked, "More questions?"

After waiting a few seconds, the dual PhD continued, "Okay here is what we are seeing out in the Atlantic at the moment."

The blond scientist pulled up the first slide, "This is a Sat shot of Tropical Depression Zero-Three. As you all can see it is poorly defined, but that is because it just hasn't spent much time over warm water yet. This was taken some twelve hours ago."

He then began to point out where he expected growth to happen and when.

XXX

Middleton, Colorado:

"So, when is your friend, Kim, coming back from Japan?", Nathan asked.

"About six weeks, so we are left to our own, BF, until she returns and crimps our style.", the fashionista chortled.

"My friend, Dean, went to college there.", the African-American Meteorologist stated.

"Small world boyfriend, your friend and my friend would have a lot to talk about. Maybe we can pair them up at our wedding since one is going to be my Maid of Honor and the other is going to be your Best Man.", Monique suggested.

"That would work for me 'Nique, we get bragging points for being matchmakers."

Kim's best friend then asked, "When do you have to report for work?"

"Tomorrow Moni, but we could go out for a few tonight along with dinner. Dean gave me some cash to tide me over to make it through the first month since I didn't know when my first check would be coming.", Nate replied.

"That sounds workable and was nice of him. Why don't we take a walk and then go out?"

"That's a plan I like girlfriend…errrr my lovely fiancée."

"You really ought to meet him…Dean I mean, I'm going to his graduation ceremony and party afterward, I can get you a ticket.", Nathan offered.

"I conditionally accept, I have to meet this guy. You already met Kim."

X

The short shinobi looked through the window and stepped back. "Hey Wanda, is Kim-san in Japan yet?"

"Yes, she got there today. Why?"

"Monique has Stoppable-san's friend with her. Should we intrude?"

"Why not, let's see if we can befuddle him.", the ninja giggled, "We owe Stoppable-san for all this bullshit he has put us through over the last seven years and this might come back to haunt him worse than what Toshimiru is doing right now."

Suzy glanced out the window again, "Let's wait a little longer, I want to check with Ron-san to make sure Rufus is secure. Then maybe we can accidentally bump into the fashion girl and her boytoy and annoy them a little."

Wanda laughed, "To gather intelligence, I see. Very well, then."

X

Late in the afternoon:

"Why did we take my car Suzy?", Wanda groaned since she didn't use the 'nice' all-wheel drive that her friend had. Instead, they were using their beat-up old Jeep that the taller Shinobi usually drove because she was a crappy driver who didn't keep her vehicle waxed and shiny. (AN…Of course, in the Rockies it was good to have one POS durable four wheeled drive for excursions up in the mountains.)

XXX

At an aircraft hangar on an undisclosed Air Force Base:

"Ma'am, Sir this is the wreckage we've been able to reconstruct. I'm afraid some of the rocket will never be found.", a senior member of the NSTB notified the one-eyed leader of the UN's law enforcement arm.

Betty Director asked, "There were remains in the wreckage?"

"Yes Ma'am, using DNA analysis we have determined that a man identified as Sheldon Director was onboard when it crashed."

Regretfully Betty shook her head, "I tried to get him back on the straight and narrow."

Will Du inquired, "So, Mister Director died as a result of the crash?"

"Well no, we had enough of the body…" The NTSB Lead picked up a folder of papers, "to surmise that he had been stabbed several times. He was dead well before the missile exploded."

Betty asked, "How do you know that?"

Looking further through the paperwork, "There was no smoke in the victim's lungs…there were also stab marks on the missile body as well. Whoever did this was on the missile…while in-flight." He let that sink in for a moment before continuing, "I'm not sure who could have held on to the missile itself and then get away while it was in-flight.", the official told them. Looking up to Betty and Will, "We shouldn't have to worry about him, though. There were no parachutes sighted in the area so whoever was involved probably liquefied when he hit the ground. Even if he didn't, the impact crater he would have made would have been unnoticeable if he landed somewhere in the woods around where the wreckage was found."

"So, you are not going to look for whoever did this, sir?". Will asked.

"If there are remains wild dogs and such would have scattered what was left of him, Agent.", came the answer.

"I can have teams come in and scour the area…"

"It could be a one-hundred-mile square area. To do it right we would have to get bloodhounds and cadaver dogs…Bloodhounds wouldn't work since they wouldn't have a scent to work off of, we'd have to give them something to work from…"

Will Du frowned, not knowing what had been revealed to a Kim Possible now situated on the other side of the globe, "We have evidence that Mister Director was involved in some illegal activities. One of our teams was inspecting his operation when they came under heavy gunfire, leading to the deaths of some of Mister Director's staff."

Betty Director sighed, "Agent, most of what I am going to tell you is Classified. We," waving a hand between her and Du, "are the Head of Global Justice, a Law Enforcement arm of the UN, and being the law enforcement arm of the United Nations, we have interest in keeping tabs on former techno villains to ensure that they aren't a threat to world stability."

Tentatively continuing, "Is the…victim here related in any way to you Ma'am…You, uh, have the same last name."

Glaring, "Do not think that Sheldon Director was a victim…", then her features softened, "And yes, he was my twin brother. He had a history of trying to change the world in ways that would not be in the best interests of the inhabitants of our planet. Although he was my brother, the simple truth is that we are better off with him being deceased."

"Oh, I am sorry for your loss…"

"It's better for the world…We believe he was behind the theft of nuclear weapons in China some years ago.", Betty paused while collecting her thoughts before misdirecting someone not officially read into the event, "I'm afraid we don't know for sure, because the Chinese were very effective in making sure the culprits they apprehended would be unable to attempt activities such as this, again."

Nervously the NSTB asked, "Ahhh how did they do that? Secure prison?"

Du smirked, "A gunshot to the back of the head for each individual involved, from what one of my sources told me after the events. Of course, that was after they interrogated each one very thoroughly. They sent a message to the criminals of the world to not mess with them or their weapons. If you notice that hasn't happened again."

The government's agent frowned, familiar with official and unofficial information related to such events in the PRC, "I suppose China is one place you don't mess with…"

Du responded, "Yes…Also, there are other entities that you don't want to come looking for you.", glancing at some of the inflicted damage not consistent with a rocket crash, "And from the suggestions you are making to us…one of those organizations may have been involved here.", looking up to his Boss.

"Maybe Agent Du, but so far, other than what your Agent's Team posted in their report and the forensic evidence, we just don't have enough to go on here."

"I suppose we need to go over this information again.", Du muttered. "And as the person leading the Team and the chief technical person are in Japan for the next six weeks for annual training, it would upset our protocols to bring them back."

Betty sighed, "We should call the school and have their session shortened this time, Will. Anyway, their Team has to make a few more inspections."

"Yes Ma'am, I will make the call when we get back to base…"

"No Will, I will call the school and speak with the Headmaster to let him know that we might have a vigilante hunting down former techno villains and we will need Miss Possible and Doctor Load to return after two weeks."

A spark of a memory igniting, the NSTB guy mused, "Possible, Possible…You know, that is an unusual name…What was her name? Oh yes! Kim Possible. I wonder what happened to her and that goofy friend of hers that tagged along?"

Betts raised an eyebrow, "I know where she works, but we have very little data on that goofy friend of hers. I will tell her that her fans remember her."

"Mannn, I'd like to get an autograph…Uh, for my wife…you know. And if I remember, that goofy kid pulled her outta a mountain river in Colorado, one time."

Du chortled, "I'll see what I can do, but we really can't help with Stoppable. No one has seen him for ten years." Then the Number One Agent explained, "Kim Possible works in our organization and was in charge of the investigation that went sideways here."

"Well she seemed like she enjoyed investigating crimes. I hope she is well."

"She is and I will make sure she gets you an autograph. Maybe she'll be able to deliver it, in person.", Betty Director interrupted, "But excuse us we have to tour the warehouse where most of the action was."

"Of course, Ma'am."

X

"What do you make of all that?". Doctor Director asked Du as her Second-in-Command drove the armored car to where several of her agents had been injured during their last mission.

"Do you mean the cause of your Brother's demise, Ma'am?"

"That's just part of it. If Sheldon was engaged in activities to overthrow governments like he had been years ago, I am not sorry that he is no longer among us. But what I am referring to is how he died."

"Oh, the stab wounds. From the AARs he was seen getting in the rocket and at that time your brother was healthy."

"Yes, he was. But several agents said that they saw a 'shadow' jump onto the rocket after speaking something in a foreign language. Obviously that shadow had a part in the killing of my brother."

"Could this shadow have stabbed something through the rocket AND your brother to cause the rocket to malfunction, resulting in your brother's death?"

"Maybe…I don't know at this point. According to the reports some of the security footage was destroyed in the action, Will…"

"Ma'am, are you considering investigating this shadow that jumped onto the rocket your brother was escaping in?"

Sighing wearily, rubbing the space between her eyes, "Will, we have to look at everything. But remember, our people were being fired upon. Several agents came up to me under my open-door policy and told me that someone saved their lives by taking out some of the bad guys. If this shadow and that someone is the same person, then I believe that someone deserves a medal. If that someone also killed my brother, I need to buy him a drink."

"Ma'am, you are condoning someone taking the law into his own hands?"

"Will…we could easily have lost members of Kimberly's team, if not all of them. Doctor Load was wounded in the firefight. That someone did us a great service. There are some operators out in the world and hopefully a number of them are in our corner. Be thankful for that."

Pausing to park their vehicle. Then after exiting, "Ma'am, Doctor Load wasn't wounded badly…", as they walked side-by-side.

Betty Director turned to Will, "Our people were on an unannounced inspection which was part of the plea agreement that all techno villains agreed to. This agreement gave us full access to their properties. This time we caught them with their pants down and they assaulted our people who were legally performing their assigned tasks. We are still going over what was on their computer systems, but much of it was heavily encrypted." Betty tapped a finger on her chin, "One thing though…"

"Ma'am?"

"Yes. Do you remember rumors of someone stealing nuclear weapons from China?", Betty asked.

"Yes Ma'am, but the Chinese were pretty tight-lipped about that…"

Cutting in, "I have data in my safe that shows that this group,", waving a hand to the building they were about to enter, "had a major part in stealing those weapons. We could have had a war on our hands where millions of people could have been killed."

Du hissed, "Armageddon…"

"Yes Will, if my brother was involved which now looks like he was, he deserved to die. In my mind this shadow did the world a great service."

XXX

Drakken's island:

"Shego? What are you doing with Sam?"

"Sitting her down in front of the terminal so she has access to the virtual classroom.", the mint-hued, plasma-tosser snarked as she showed their daughter how to make the connection. Satisfied, she turned to her hubby, "Betts has this as an option with agents' rug rats around the world to get up-to-date information for classes and to interact with other kids her age."

"But we can give her the schooling…"

"By 'we' you mean me, and since I am the pro here being the child development expert, I have determined that our baby needs to be able to speak and interact with other children her age. We don't want her to turn out like you."

"But Shego…."

The former villainess and former heroine smirked, "Either this or it's suburban life for us. The kid is going to have as close of a normal experience growing up as we can make it. If you want to stay on the island, I highly suggest you consider this option Blue Boy. I do not want Sam to get too isolated or bored."

"Meehhhh, oh alright…."

"Good, and once a month for a week we are going to headquarters so that our baby can interact with the friends she will make with the secure online. Oh, and we might be bringing one or two of them back with us occasionally."

"Shego…"

XXX

Mississippi:

"And rotate.", Warmarster called out with a chuckle, happy that the season was already getting underway.

Then the old man got on the intercom, "Kaminsky, after we get to cruising altitude come up to the cockpit."

"Yes sir.", a voice replied from back in the airplane.

X

"So, you are going to make sure everyone is going to be strapped in except when they're moving around?", Warmarster reiterated newly established flight policy for his plane and additional crew.

"Yes sir, safety first. When they're seated, I want them strapped in. When their moving around, standing up, they will clip into the hardpoints with their lanyards. This is about as secure as we can make it…I think.", Dean answered.

"Damned Pilot Programs.", the old man snorted.

XXXX

And there you have it. Kim's learning so much more of Ron's life since her meltdown and that it sped up a process for Ron that would have taken longer, had she not been a Receiver of Ron's PTSD aftermath since Graduation. In a way, it's not a bad sitch overall, for the world, as it accelerated his growth as the Chosen One of Yamanouchi Legend. But it severely stunted his desire to reconnect with someone he then firmly believed no longer had any use for him.

Betty and Will, in overlooking the remains of Sheldon's escape rocket, sans his remains, reveal to their NTSB escort what they could about the event leading up to the end of her Brother and what he had been leading up to his death. Debating law and vigilantes, it's determined that the shadows this mission's guardian has, and had, been doing the world a great service. But they cannot be sure they can prove their shadow's identity.

Ron's dithering as usual about reconnecting with Kim, but for now, duty calls as he and his now-larger Aircrew are embarking on a Pilot Program of introducing Meteorology Interns into a world he inserted into back in Japan. Though the storm they are traveling to is slated to be a weak one, Mother Nature may not be as obvious as Modern Science makes her out to be…

And the ever lovingly dutiful parent that she is, Shego's degree is beginning to further help little Sam in her growth as a child and student she is. What she suggests to Drakken is necessary for their daughter's growth as a child and the curious student of so much. And that she wants to be sure there's not a future mad super villain in the family, either.

The end, of the tale, is nigh. It's just a matter of time.