Chapter 3: Warning
Kim sat on the porch waiting for Shego to return after she had gone out for food. Kim wanted to go but Gina forbid her from coming along. Claiming it would be a dead giveaway if she came along, because no one ever notices a woman with green skin in the grocery store. Kim sighed and rested her chin on her hands, the door opened and closed behind her but she paid no mind to her company.
"I know you wanted to go with her but I needed to get you alone for a moment." Gina sat down next to her on the steps. "I wanted to ask you something."
"And what might that be?"
"Why are you searching for the Ruby Lion?"
"How do you know about that?"
"I heard you and Elyse talking; now why are you looking for it?"
"You were spying on us?"
"Stop dancing around the subject and answer me."
"I'm trying to find it so I can keep it safe. But I guess you already know that."
"That's a very noble thing to do...but I think Elyse is right, you need to slow down."
"And why do you say that? If my intentions are noble then I should have no problems handling the ring. In the legend…"
"Don't quote legends to me, I know all about that ring and the trouble it brings. If I were you I'd just leave it be."
Kim was suddenly interested. "You know about the Ruby Lion?"
"Of course I do. And I'm only warning you once; you should drop this search and move on with your life. That ring has taken too many lives and I don't want to see my daughter hurt again."
"What do you mean again?"
A car pulled up in the driveway. Gina waved to her daughter as she began to unload the car. "That subject is for another day dear." Gina left on the step just as Shego was approaching. Shego set down the bags on the step and sat down next to Kim.
"What was that about?" Shego asked.
"Nothing." Kim said taking hold of one of the bags and walking inside. Shego shrugged and took the last bag following close behind Kim.