Disclaimer: Time for some Christmas shopping.

Chapter 18: The Perfect Gift:

Middleton Mall:

Kim was at the mall in Middleton, searching for Shego's perfect gift. She had been at the mall for about an hour, searching for Shego's present. She had seen it in a dream, and it would be just perfect for her. The gift that Kim had dreamt of was a ring, with a black band. In the center of the band was a heart cut emerald, with two small heart cut rubies on either of it. Kim had searched just about every jewelry store in the mall, and still hadn't found what she was looking for.

"At this rate, Christmas will be over by the time I actually find Ciel's present."

Kim was about to give up on the mall, and search elsewhere, when a jewelry store she had never seen before caught her eye.

"Elegant Emeralds."

Kim read the sign, which was written in an elegant script. She decided to check it out, maybe they would have what she was looking for.

Possible Residence:

Back at the Possible house, Shego was helping Anne put the rest of the presents underneath the tree.

"It's so nice not having to wait until the kids are in bed to do this."

Anne placed another present underneath the tree. Shego was placing a present underneath the tree as well, when a certain ornament on the tree caught her attention. The ornament was a sleeping lamb, wearing a Santa hat. On the underside of the lamb were written the words, "Ciel's first Christmas." Shego stared at the lamb ornament, in disbelief.

"How did you get this?"

Shego's fingertips gently grazed the ornament.

"Your brother, Xanto sent it over. He thought you'd might like to have it. He told me that Logan had told him, that your parents had that ornament on the tree every year for Christmas."

Shego looked at the ornament, and a wave of sadness washed over her. Seeing the lamb made her miss her parents more than she ever had before. Anne heard her sniffle, and asked if she was alright.

"Yeah, I'm fine."

Shego was trying her best, to hide the tears that threatened to spill. However, Anne being a mother, was able to tell that Shego was not fine. So, she moved so that she was in front of her, and pulled her into a hug. Once the hug started, Shego couldn't help herself, and she sobbed into Anne's shoulder. As she stood there, rubbing Shego's back soothingly, she spoke.

"You miss you parents don't you, Ciel."

Shego didn't say anything, but just cried harder. Anne just stood there holding her, and rubbing her back. She needed a good cry, and Anne was going to let her cry, until she felt like she couldn't cry anymore.

Middleton Mall:

Back at the mall, Kim was browsing around, Elegant Emeralds. While Kim was browsing, a store clerk approached her.

"May I help you?"

A woman named, Jane, asked.

"I'm looking for a ring, with a black band, and in the center of the band is a heart cut emerald, with two small heart cut rubies on either side of it."

"I have just the thing, follow me."

Jane then walked over to one of the display cases. Kim followed her over, glad that she was getting somewhere with Shego's gift. Once Kim was standing in front of the case, Jane opened it, and pulled out a small, velvet, dark green box.

"Is this what you're looking for?"

Kim couldn't believe her eyes. The ring that she had only dreamt about, was real. She did it, she had found Shego's perfect gift. Only question now though is, how much was it going to cost?

"Oh my god, it's perfect."

Kim was completely hooked.

"I thought you would see it as such. This ring is one of a kind, and it sells for a high price. However, I can tell you plan on giving this ring to someone very special. So, I'm gonna cut you a deal. I'll sell the ring to you, for cheap, if you promise to come back here and tell me how it all went."

Kim gave Jane her word that she would return, and purchased the ring. With Shego's gift now if her possession, Kim headed home.

Possible Residence:

Kim walked into the front door, and was greeted by her mom.

"Hello sweetheart, how was shopping?"

Anne took Kim's coat from her, and hung it up.

"It was a bit stressful, but I managed to find Ciel's, perfect gift. Speaking of Ciel, where is she?"

"She's down in the basement, with your brothers."

"Okay, I'm gonna go get her present ready, to be placed under the tree."

Kim then headed upstairs, to her room. Once she was in her room, Kim removed the small, dark green box from the bag she was carrying it in. She opened the box, and admired the ring that she had purchased. After admiring the ring for a few minutes, Kim closed the box and set it aside. She then picked up a card she had gotten for Shego. The card was red, with gold trim, and a beautifully decorated Christmas tree on the front of it. Kim opened the card, and looked at the two little words she that she had written in it. After looking at the words she had written, Kim sealed the card up in it's envelope. She then took the ring, and hid it in her room, before heading downstairs with the card. When she got downstairs, she noticed her best friend.

"Ron, what are you doing here?"

Kim rushed over, to give him a hug. Ron returned the hug.

"Rufus and I are here to check on, Ciel."

"She okay?"

Rufus, squeaked. Kim smiled, glad that her friends cared about the woman that she loved.

"She's just fine. She's downstairs in the basement, with the tweebs. I'll go get her, after I put her card under the tree."

Kim then heading over to the tree, and leaned the card against the truck. She made sure it was perfect, before heading over to the basement door. Just as she was about to open the door, there was a loud explosion. Kim yanked open the door, and ran down the steps to see what had happened.

Kim looked around the damaged basement.

"What the hell happened down here?"

Jim and Tim wiped some of the dirt off of their faces, before answering.

"We tried to build a rocket that was battery operated, but we didn't have a powerful enough electrical circuit to charge the battery."

Jim, said.

"So, we asked Ciel if she could use her powers to charge the battery for us. She did, and then the explosion happened."

Tim, said. Kim didn't need to hear anymore, and she ran past her brothers, to find Shego. After scanning the room for a few minutes, Kim saw Shego's fallen form, and rushed over to her. Kim then gently picked her up.

"Ciel, Ciel can you hear me? Wake up."

Kim lightly tapped her on the cheek, in an attempt to rouse her. After a few minutes, she began to stir.

"Oww, my head. What happened?"

Shego winced slightly, in pain.

"You got caught in an explosion. Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm alright."

Shego stood up, and dusted herself off. Kim sighed, in relief, glad that she was okay.

"Shit."

Shego, said. She then grabbed her head, and grimacing in pain. Kim rushed over to her.

"Ciel, are you alright? Tweebs, go get mom."

The tweebs did as they were told, and ran upstairs, to get Anne. Once Anne made it down into the basement, she saw Kim sitting on the ground holding, Shego, who had tears in her eyes. Anne sat down next to the couple and asked what happened. Kim explained to her mom about the explosion, and about the possibility that Shego had injured her head.

"Alright Ciel, I'm gonna have a look at the spot where Kim thinks the injury is."

When Anne lightly touched the part of Shego's head that Kim believed had been injured, Shego let out a scream of pain, and nearly shocked Anne. The fact that Anne had barely touched the spot and she got a reaction like she did concerned her. So, reaching into her medical bag, Anne pulled out a syringe with a needle, and a vial.

"What's that for?"

Kim, asked.

"I need to be able to examine her injury without getting shocked. So, I am going to give her a sedative. It won't put her to sleep, but it will keep her relaxed."

Anne then cleaned the spot on Shego's arm, where she was going to stick the needle. Once the sedative had been administered, Anne went back to examining Shego's head. After about ten minutes she spoke.

"Well there's no bleeding, so that good. She does however have a pretty nasty bump, but some ice and pain medicine should help. That being said, Kim I want you take her upstairs, and put her to bed. Give her some ice as well, and some Advil."

Anne put her supplies back into her medical bag. Kim did as instructed, and took Shego upstairs.

When Ron saw them, he became concerned.

"KP, what happened? Is she alright?"

"She got caught in an explosion, and hit her head. My mom said she'll be alright, with the help of some ice, and Advil."

Ron let out a sigh, of relief.

"That's good, I'm glad she's gonna be okay. Rufus and I will help. I'll go get the ice, and Rufus, you get the Advil."

"Okay."

Rufus then scampered off, to the kitchen. Kim thanked them, and then headed upstairs, with Shego, while Ron went to go get the ice. When he and Rufus had what they needed, they headed upstairs, to Kim and Shego.

"Here you go."

Ron handed the ice, and Advil over to, Kim.

"Thanks guys."

Kim took the items from, Ron. She then then handed the two capsules of Advil to, Shego, who took them with the glass of water that Kim had gotten her. After she took the medicine, she laid down, and Kim placed the ice on her head, holding it there firmly, yet gently. Ron and Rufus watched the two of them for a moment before saying their goodbyes, figuring the two women would like some alone time. After they had left out of the room, Shego spoke.

"You know, I always thought being in the same room with Dr. D when something was being built was dangerous."

Kim looked over at her, and smiled softly.

"I guess I should have warned you about the tweebs. Never go near them when they're building something, there's always an explosion."

"So, what did you get me for Christmas?"

"You'll find out tomorrow."

Shego frowned, slightly. She really wanted to know what Kim had gotten her.

"Can I at least have a hint?"

Kim shook her head.

"Awe come on, Cupcake. Just one little hint, please? I'll do anything."

Shego was almost begging.

"Really, you'll do anything?"

Kim had a mischievous grin, on her face. Shego began to blush, and stammer.

"We-Well I, I mean an-any-anything within re-reason o-of course."

Kim just gave a slight chuckle. Shego looked absolutely adorable, when she was nervous.

"You are just too cute, but nothing that you do or say will make me tell you what I got you. So, stop asking."

Kim then leaned over, and gently kissing Shego gently on the lips. Shego pouted, slightly, but refrained from asking Kim again about her gift.

"Fine, I'll wait."

"Good."

Kim leaned over, again, giving Shego another kiss, and then laid down next to her.

"Does your head still hurt at all?"

"No, but I am getting cold. Can you remove the ice?"

Kim did as she asked, and removed the bag of ice, throwing it into the trash. She then kissed the spot on Shego's head where the ice had been, and snuggled up to her. Once the two of them were cuddled up together on the bed Kim, spoke.

"Hey Ciel, I was wondering about, Ayumi."

Shego looked over at Kim.

"You wanna what happened between us, huh?"

Kim gave a slight nod. Shego let out a sigh.

"We dated for awhile, even though I knew who her siblings were, and what they did to me, I still dated her, since she was nothing like them. Anyway, we were in love, but there was one slight problem."

"What was that?"

"She wanted to move, too fast for my taste. I was fine with going as far as to make out, but anything more than that I got nervous. We got into a fight about, and well to make a long story short, we broke up, and I haven't seen, nor heard from her since."

Kim wrapped her arms around Shego, and pulled her into a hug. Shego returned the embrace, sighing contently.

"So are you still a, well you know."

"A virgin?"

Shego finished Kim's question, for her.

"Yeah, are you?"

Shego looked away from Kim, blushing slightly.

"Yeah, I am."

Shego sounded a bit nervous. Kim gently grabbed a hold of Shego's chin with her thumb, and forefinger, tilting the other woman's head up, slightly, so that they were looking at each other.

"Ciel, it's okay that you're still a virgin. And, you don't have to worry about feeling pressured either. When you're ready to take that step in our relationship we will. But for now, I am perfectly happy at the pace we're going."

Kim gave her a soft smile. Shego then leaned in, and placed her lips gently on Kim's. The kiss started out slow and gentle, but then grew stronger and more passionate, when Kim slid her tongue into Shego's mouth. As the two lay in bed, making out, James yelled up to them from downstairs.

"Girls, dinner is ready!"

Kim broke her kiss with Shego, to answer back.

"Okay, we'll be right down!"

Kim then turned her attention back to Shego, and began kissing her, again. They kissed for a few minutes, before Shego finally broke it.

"Princess, as much as I would spend all day kissing you, we really should go eat dinner."

Kim reluctantly agreed with her, and got off the bed. She then grabbed Shego's hand, and helped her off the bed. Once the two of them were off the bed they headed downstairs, for dinner.

When they got into the dining room, they noticed that the rest if the Possible family were already seated.

"There you are. What took you girls so long?"

Anne, asked, as Kim and Shego sat down.

"They were probably up there, doing it."

Tim, said.

"Oh, no, I like an audience. So, I thought I'd wait until you all sat down. That way, I wouldn't have to wait to throw Kimmie here onto this table, and fuck her brains out."

Everyone just stared at Shego, slack-jawed.

"Ciel, language."

James' voice was firm. Shego apologized, before picking up her fork, and beginning to eat. When everybody else got over the shock of Shego's words, they began to eat as well. As everyone sat there eating, Anne pulled out a manila envelope, and handed it to Shego.

"This came for you, in the mail."

Shego set down her fork, and took the envelope from, Anne.

"Hmm, it's from Hego, I wonder what it is."

Shego opened the envelope, and pulled out a letter. She then read it, to herself.

"Dear Ciel, we should've told you this years ago, but you know what they say, better late than never. Anyway, I should start off first by telling you that I, and the rest of Team Go are not your brothers, but your cousins. Also, the people that you called, mom and dad, are really your aunt and uncle. They were going to tell you on your eighteenth birthday that you were adopted, but as you know that didn't happen. I know that Xanto sent you the lamb ornament, and to tell you the truth, that ornament is from your real parents. They did a closed adoption, but before you were born they bought that ornament, and asked that it be given to you, but that you not be told who it was from, until you got older. Once again, I'm very sorry that we didn't tell you sooner, and I hope you can forgive us."

Shego set the letter down. She thought over Hego's words. Could they be true, could she really be adopted? She didn't want to believe that she could be, but then again, Hego had never lied to her before, so why would he start now? Bracing herself, Shego reached into the envelope, and pulled out a piece of paper. She flipped it over, and saw that it was an adoption certificate. It was true, it was all true. She was adopted. Shego set the certificate facedown, on the letter, and then left the table, without saying anything. Everyone wondered what had caused Shego to up and leave, just like that.

"I wonder what was sent to her."

Jim's voice was filled with curiosity, and concern. Kim picked up the papers, that Shego had placed on the table. When she read the contents of them, her mouth fell open, in shock.

"She's adopted?"

Kim was stunned. The rest of the Possibles looked at Kim, in shock.

"What, no way."

The tweebs moved behind Kim, so they could see what she was looking at. Anne and James got up as well, to look at what Kim had read. When they all looked at the letter, and adoption certificate, they were flabbergasted.

"That explains why she left the table. Poor thing's probably really upset, not to mention confused."

Anne, said.

"What's a closed adoption?"

Tim, asked.

"A closed adoption, is where the records of the adopted child's biological parents are sealed."

James, said.

"So, Ciel has no idea whom her parents are, or even if they're still alive?"

Kim, asked.

"I would assume not, but she may have met them, and just thought they were her aunt and uncle."

Anne, said. Everyone just stood there, in a stunned silence, not knowing what to do or say next. Finally, after about five minutes, Kim went upstairs, to check on Shego.

*knock* *knock* "Ciel, may I come in?"

Shego gave her permission to enter, and Kim walked in, shutting the door behind her. Kim saw her laying on the bed, looking at a picture. The picture was of her as a baby, with her parents. Well, her adopted parents, to be more accurate. Kim went and sat down next to Shego on the bed, placing a hand gently on her shoulder.

"I know this might sound like a stupid question, but are you okay?"

Shego wiped her eyes a bit.

"I'm fine."

Kim could tell by the tone of her voice, that she was lying.

"I know you're not."

Shego set the picture down on her nightstand, then sat up and looked at Kim.

"I know you're not fine with what you just found out. You're upset, and perhaps a bit confused. I would be too, if I were you."

"Can't hide anything from you, can I, Princess."

Kim shook her head, before pulling Shego into a hug. Being held by Kim, helped Shego to feel better. As Kim sat there holding Shego, her kimmunicator beeped.

"What's the sitch?"

"Kim, Drakken built a laser, to melt the polar ice caps. He's threatening to flood Canada, unless they make him their unquestioned leader."

Wade, said.

"He's still on that Canada thing?"

Shego, asked.

"Yep, he sure is. Kim, I'm sending you the coordinates to the sloth, now. And, I've already informed Ron of the mission, so he'll be ready when you go, and get him."

"Thanks, Wade."

"You're welcome, Kim. Good luck."

Wade then ended the call. Kim put her kimmunicator back in her pocket.

"I'll be back later, try not to blow up anything else, with the tweebs while I'm gone."

"I'll be a perfect angel."

They stared at each other for a few minutes, before breaking out into laughter. After the laughter died down, Kim gave Shego a kiss goodbye, and then headed off on her mission.

Drakken's Lair:

"With this laser, I, Dr. Drakken, shall control Canada!"

"Who are you talking to, boss?"

One of the henchmen, asked.

"No one, now stop standing there like an idiot, and go fire up the laser."

"Yes sir."

The henchman then ran off, to fire up the laser.

"Ah yes, soon Canada will be bow before me."

Drakken rubbed his hand, greedily.

"Haven't you already tried this before?"

Drakken spun around, to see who had spoken.

"Gak, Kim Possible! And, um, uh, don't tell me, I know this. R...R...Ro...Ron..."

Ron began to smile, Drakken was finally going to say his name.

"Ronan Stapleable!"

Ron, facepalmed, so much for Drakken saying his name.

"Ron, go destroy the laser."

"On it, KP. Come on, Rufus."

Ron then took off, for the laser.

"Grrr, henchmen, get them!"

The henchmen charged at Kim, and Ron. Kim was able to make quick work of the ones that came after her, and while Ron was fighting off the ones that had come after him, Rufus scampered off, and hit the laser's self destruct button.

"Nice going, Rufus. Now let's get out of here."

Kim, said, as the countdown to self destruct began. As they ran out of the lair they could hear Drakken, yelling.

"You think you're all that, but you're not!"

On the way back home, Kim and Ron talked.

"So KP, did you get Ciel's gift today?"

"Yep, took me forever to find it though."

"What did you get her?"

"I got her a ring. It's got a black band, and in the center is a heart cut emerald, with two small heart cut rubies on either side of it."

"Wow, it sounds beautiful. Do you have something special planned?"

"What do you mean?"

"Marry?"

Rufus, squeaked.

"Oh, I see, well you two will just have to wait and see."

Kim had a grin, on her face. Ron and Rufus both groaned, in frustration, at the fact that Kim was keeping a secret from them. Kim just chuckled slightly, at their pouting. She did have something special planned for the ring, but she wasn't going to tell them that. And, just like everybody else, they would have to wait until tomorrow, to know more about what was in store.

End of chapter 18:

A/N: I can't believe my first fic is nearly finished. The last chapter will be posted tomorrow. So until next time, this is PokémonSoulMaster93 signing out.