Tian Cai

By mkusenagi2

The story concept © 5-19-2006
All Marvel characters are © Marvel Comics.
Kim Possible and other Disney characters
are © Disney Co.
With Many Thanks To Acosta Perez Jose Romano
For The Idea.
You Totally ROCK, Dude!

Interlude VII: Rain

12-04-2004
Chez Leisure
Assisted Living Community
Nan Possible's
Condo
0900 hrs

"Beep, Beep Beep!"

'No. Not after all this time! Well training and gifts aside; it's a good thing I kept in shape…' Nan Possible set down her mug of Irish coffee and fished out her old SHIELD issue link. "Hiya Hon. How Bad Is It?" she asked her onetime beau.

"Bad. The kids are handlin' the 'sitch' as your granddaughter puts it… but I need you to check somethin' for me. You know…" Nick Fury said to his old flame.

"I know. You wouldn't ask if it weren't important. What's the mission?" she asked with a glint in her eye.

"I need ya to check yer sources… I think He's BACK. And if I'm right he got The Spook ta get the Punisher after me that time years ago. Whatever ya find out DON'T tell Kim and the others. We've got 'em covered. Al and the others are in place." The grizzled Cold Warrior growled. 'Hope it's enough… anything happens ta Kim and her partners… there's NO way we could stop Nan…' he mused.

"I'll get on it. James and Anne will understand. Full rank?" she asked.

"Yeah. Ya got Carte Blanche on this one… Nan… I don't know if you heard, but the kids are hanging with…" he began.

"Star-Lord. I know all about it. Kim's been coached by a friend… they should do ok." Nan said to a stunned Fury. 'I hope.' "I'll check with an old friend about Him. Nan out." 'Hmmm. Gonna have to ditch this guise. Oh well. It'll be fun to see him again.' She thought as her form changed into that of an Auburn haired, athletic, 50ish woman. 'Thank God Mantis taught me how to do this!'

Nan went to her bedroom closet and said… "Alpha Tango Charlie Victor Romeo, Time To Go to Work." Her closet popped open to reveal an armory that rivaled Sheila's!

"Here we go again." She said.

---

12-25-2004
Dragon's Haven
The Inner Sanctum
Hightown
The Principality Of Madripoor
Strait of Malacca
1113 hrs

Nan (dressed in Empress Jade silks) stood in the presence of one that rivaled Fu Manchu himself in influence and power…

Her tortuous journey had led her here.

He was a man that seemed harmless… 'til you gazed into his golden eyes and saw the Force of Nature that dwelt within. Tall but not overly so… Regal yet simple. A man that had lived, and learned some lessons; evidenced by his wispy goatee…

"Dear Lady, please have a seat. You Honor Me With Your Presence!" said none other than the wizened Golden-eyed and robed Dragon known as the Yellow Claw! "How May I Be Of Service?" he asked as servants set a table before him and his esteemed guest while they sat on Tudor chairs.

"I wanted to see how you are old friend… and to see if your selections of tea and spices have improved." Nan said with a smile as she gently waved away the servants and poured The Claw's tea.

"Ah. My Spice collection… One flavor has eluded me lo these many years… Only to recently come into view again…" he said with a smile. "Alas I'm no longer young enough to appreciate it as I once could… Dear Lady."

"Really. I'd heard that even now your knowledge and expertise had grown…" she said with an answering wink as she served him. "And that your prowess is unequalled."

"Thank You Nan… I have come across some interesting teas as well. One in particular is an antidote against a dangerous viper… It is colorful in nature, yet is to be guarded at all times." He said.

"I see." She answered. 'This IS unusual… He's broken protocol!'

"There is a price for this… tea." He said with a tiny grin.

"Oh?" she said.

"A kiss… on the cheek… That is ALL I shall ever ask." He said.

"Very well." Nan rose, walked over to The Claw and gave him a kiss.

"…" The Claw turned scarlet! "thank you." He said when he recovered.

"you're welcome." She said. "So it's Him?" she whispered.

"Yes." He whispered back. "Your granddaughter and her beloved are in Gravest Danger. Take Care."

"Thank You." She said as she caressed his visage.

Then she left.

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12-25-2004
Yamanouchi, Japan
Sensei's Room
0215 hrs

"You called Sensei?" Iyori Tozai asked as she knelt before her teacher. 'Why is he dressed so?' she thought as she saw he'd exchanged his robes for a flight jacket, t-shirt, jeans, and a ball cap.

"It is time. I must go. YOUR time is at hand. Do your best. We shall talk more about this later." He said as he gently ran his hand through her hair. 'She looks SO moch like her Great Grandmother… I must go. Truly she is the Emperor's cousin!' He thought as he grabbed a staff, rose to his full height and…

Vanished.

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12-25-2004
Global Dynamics
John Brimmstone's
Office
1100 hrs

John Brimmstone was in Heaven…

Welll… Kind of.

'So… Do you want to?' he asked Athena, his Girl Friday as they sat linked in a cosmopolitan digital construct of her own creation.

'John. I Love You, but you need to find someone whose 'real' NOT a construct like myself…' she said.

'Look. You have a soul, and helped me protect my… our home. Earth owes you a debt of gratitude… Aurora said she'll even chip in and help you build a forge of your very own so you can move around like she does…' he said.

'You're sweet but… no.' she said as he looked at her. 'What are you doing?'

'Nothing… Ok. I was trying to do that thing Ron does. Sorry.' He said with a sad grin, 'Y'know according to Turing you're 'real'. I bet we could get The Director to give you person status of some kind. Jocasta's…MMpphh!'

She kissed Him!

Actually she fused with him!

Later…

'I accept… on one condition.' She said with a twinkle in her violet eyes.

'Ok. What?' '(What just happened?)' he thought with a secret grin.

'I get dibs on dessert.' She said with a Cheshire grin.

'Uh oh!' he thought.

'C'mere!' she purred.

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01-01-2005
The Possible Residence
Middleton, CO
0000 hrs

"HAPPY NEW YEAR!" they cried.

Everyone had dressed Ultra-formal for the occasion.

Even Nan had managed to make it on time! Kim forgave her for missing Ron's recovery and Christmas after Nan told her she'd had to take on a mission as a favor for a 'friend'.

The Boys were Tuxed…

But the Ladies…

Kim was wearing a LBD with a dash of Deep Ruby with the stilettos and accessories to match…

Ron got a Kick out of her shoes which earned him a: 'Bad Boy!' from Kim!

Sheila was wearing a thigh-length version of the LBD that she'd worn prior to the Eureka mission. Her motto: "You can't mess with perfection!" Drooling Ron.

Anne was wearing a Jet and Gold cocktail gown with dark Argent stilettos…

Nan was clothed in the finest Parisian Fashion… A dark smoky Argent number with a daring slit that spiraled up her left leg…

Of course James said, "Mother!" when Ron and Rufus whistled at her and she playfully winked back!

Needless to say; Kim was stunned to see what she really looked like!

"So why the disguise Nana?" she asked.

"You NEVER know who's gunning for you dear. I'm glad you took Mantis' advice. He's proven to be a very special young man, hasn't he?" she said with a wink.

"Uh. Yes he has. Nana…" Kim took her hand… "we're engaged… under Spartoi law… all Three of us… I hope you're not mad." Kim said.

Nan grinned. "Sweetie I couldn't be happier! Kimberly Anne… I've seen so much nothing surprises me anymore! Congratulations Dear!"

"Thanks Nana!" she cried as she gave her a hug.

"Knock, Knock!" went the front door.

"I'll get it Dear." Nan said as she rose and went to the door. 'Hmmm. I feel…' she opened the door and was…

Shocked!

'I take that back… I CAN be surprised!' she thought.

"Hello Nan." Sensei said with a wink. "May I come in?"

"Uh…" BLUSHING! "Oh! Yes! Yes Please!" she said as she stepped back to give him room.

"Thank You. It's great to see you." He said as he hugged her.

"Same here. What brings you here?" she said as she hugged him back. 'Oh My Lord! I still feel the same around him!'

"I'm here on business… To see Kim, Ron and Sheila… and you." He said with a smile.

"Oh. I'm just 'business' then?" she said with a sinking heart.

"I'll let you be the judge." He replied as he…

Bent down…

Smiled…

Embraced her…

And…

Kissed her!

"Booyah!" everyone cried from the doorway as they watched Nan and Sensei kiss.

"Oh!" she cried as she blushed in embarrassment!

"Smooth Moves Nana!" Kim said with a wink.

"Nana Possible's in the House!" Ron cried.

"When you get the chance I'd like some pointers!" Sheila said with a wink!

"EEEWWW! NANA!" Tweebs.

"Coolio!" Rufus chirped.

"MOM!" James.

"Hi! I'm Anne Possible. Welcome To Our Home." Anne said as she led Sensei into the living room.

"Hello Mrs. Possible. I am Sensei." He said to Kim, and Ron's confusion!

"Dude! What…" Ron.

"This is what I really look like in this form Ron." He said.

"Ok." Ron. Kim's stunned, Sheila was smirking 'til…

"You may call me…"

"…"

"Stick." He said to a…

Totally Stunned Team Possible.

TBC

In Tian Cai: Level 4