The School of Life
Chapter 12
Swimming with the fishes
"What are you talking about Walter?"
Walter stared at them.
"You mean you don't know?"
Kim's grip tightened on Ron's arm.
"What do you mean don't we know?"
Walter pulled a paper from under his arm and handed to them.
"Wayne Kingston has filed for appeal. His lawyers said that a couple of the people on the jury broke the rules and read some of the news reports about what happened. They also are attacking what Kim said on the stand and the tape. If the appeal is granted then he could be released."
Kim yelled as she grabbed the paper from Walter's hand.
"WHAT!"
Kim opened the paper and quickly found the article. She mumbled as she read through it and Ron read over her shoulder. Walter waited for a few moments until Kim looked up and over the campus.
"Would you like to make a statement at this time?"
Kim shook her head.
"No Walter, Ron and I had no idea that this was even going on. Let us look into it and I promise I look you up and give you a statement."
Walter made some notes on his pad.
"I'll just say that you had no comment but will make a statement at a later date."
Kim sighed and rubbed her forehead. She had been getting headaches lately and had been hearing strange things. Once she swore someone had called out her name but when she looked around there was no one there. She just chalked it up to all the stress she had been under the past couple of weeks.
"Thanks Walter, I really will give you a statement later. This is just a surprise for us. We were told that Wayne had fired his lawyer after his trial and had not hired another one. We will talk to you later."
Kim tucked the paper under her arm while she grabbed Ron's hand. They started back walking to class as Kim activated the Kimmunicator. Wade's face appeared quickly on the screen. He held up his hand before Kim could say anything.
"Don't even ask Kim, I know why you are calling. I was just getting ready to give you a call. We have a situation right now with Wayne and I'll fill you in. It seems the Hank Perkins is now Wayne's attorney. I am trying to find out you is bankrolling him but so far no luck. It's the same old stuff lawyers say that you said this and you said that and the police did that and didn't do that. We'll just have to see what they come up with. Even if he gets out of prison, no court in this world will allow him anywhere near you or Ron."
Ron watched as Kim started to rub her head again.
"KP, are you okay?"
Kim looked up at Ron.
"I'll be okay, it's just a headache. We have a little time so why don't we drop by the student center and get a snack. Maybe you can give me one of your patented neck rubs."
She turned back to Wade.
"Thanks for keeping up with things Wade. Just let us know, we are supposed to have a meeting with Dr. Director after class. I'll check in with you then."
Dr. Director sat in his office waiting for Kim and Ron to arrive. Turning to her side she glanced over to the side of her desk where an imposing figure sat.
"Well Nick. You gave them part of the story the other day and they agreed to help. Now we have to give them the rest of the story. Do you think they still will help?"
Fury nodded.
"I think so. Those two are very special and I would hate for something to happen to them. I want them with Shield and you want them with Global Justice. You have them at Vandercraft under your professors. I would like to 'borrow' them and send them through some Shield training. I really don't want to force the issue and I don't want to fight over them."
Betty glared at Fury for a moment. Fury held up his hand to quell any attack. Before he could continue another voice joined into the fray.
"Now both of you calm down, Kimberly and Ronald will be here in a moment. Nicky, I don't care what youth formula that you have; I remember when we went to school together. Elizabeth, just how your father would think about how you are acting?"
Fury glared over at the silver haired woman sitting across from him.
"I told you never to call me that in public."
Nana waved at him dismissively.
"Oh fudge, hush before I tell Elizabeth what you did on your fifth birthday."
Fury's face turned red as he continued to glare at her. Betty had a sly grin on her face. Nana turned to face her.
"And you young lady, behave yourself or I will let Nicholas know what your nickname in grade school was."
Betty's smile disappeared in a split second as her face bloomed red. Nana sat back.
"Now then, Nick, you will not interfere with Kimberly or Ronald's education at Vandercraft or try to get them to transfer to another school, one where your Shield agents attend. Betty, you will allow Kimberly and Ronald to participate in Shield training as Nick requests."
Fury and Dr. Director nodded. Nana continued.
"When Kimberly and Ronald arrive, we will discuss this operation that you need them for Col. Fury. Dr. Director, in the interest of inter-institutional cooperation, Global Justice will loan Shield the services of Team Possible."
There was a knock at the door and it opened to reveal Kim and Ron standing there. Kim's eyes went wide when she saw her grandmother. She rushed into the room to hug her.
"Nana! What are you doing here?"
Nana returned the hug with a big smile.
"Oh I thought I would drop by and visit. It's been awhile since I have seen Col. Fury. We knew each during the war. Now, Nick here was just telling me that you and Ron are going to help him with something."
Kim nodded as she took one of the two empty seats in the room. Ron slipped into the other one that was beside her. They joined hands as they sat down without even realizing they were doing it. The three older adults smiled at the action. Young love was something to see especially between the two of them.
"Yes ma'am. That's why we are here now."
Kim turned toward Col. Fury.
"Colonel Fury? You described some of what you needed us for, but not completely. You also stated that we might be receiving some training from Shield. But there seemed to be a problem with that."
Kim turned to look over at Dr. Director. Kim remembered leaving the briefing room as Fury and Betty had a rather vigorous disagreement about Kim and Ron getting any training from SHIELD. Betty and Fury glared at each other for a moment then back at Nana. She turned back to her granddaughter.
"They have come to an agreement about you participating in some training with SHIELD. It was felt that it would be beneficial to both you and Ron. It was also felt that you would remain at Vandercraft and finish your education under the auspices of Global Justice."
Nana turned and nodded to Fury. He cleared his voice and with a glance at Dr. Director, he started to speak.
"Kim, Ron, SHIELD needs your assistance with testing some field equipment and also we need your help with a mission. You are familiar with the object of the mission and it would be to our advantage to ask for your cooperation."
Kim and Ron nodded and before they could respond Fury continued.
"We have a new surveillance and infiltration system that needs testing. The system is made up of a mechanical organism that is known to ocean waters. We hope that it not only would be able to approach a secure base without been noticed but would also allow an agent to ride into the area."
Ron's face scrunched up in thought as the scratched his head.
"Mechanical organism known to the ocean?"
Fury nodded.
"That's correct Ron. It will be a mechanical shark."
Kim and Ron's mouths fell open.
"SHARK?"
Nana smiled.
"Jinx you two. You owe me a great-grandchild."
Kim's face flamed red.
"Nana!"
Fury, Nana and Dr. Director thought it was very funny and laughed rather hard. Kim and Ron were blushing too hard too laugh as Kim pulled up her shirt collar to attempt to hide her face and Ron covered his face with his hands.
Wayne sat at the table in the small conference room waiting for his lawyer. The last few weeks had been decidedly unpleasant for him. The news of his appeal attempt had spread through the prison quickly. When the other inmates found out he was trying to discredit Kim they let their displeasure known in a number of ways. He still sported a black eye from a 'fall' down the main staircase in his cell block. The fact that two other prisoners had encouraged the fall by throwing him down the stairs did not matter. He stared at the wall with an image of Kim in his mind. He would ruin her no matter what it cost.
When the unknown attorney approached him soon after he had fired his own attorney for not keeping him out of jail, Wayne was perplexed. First, how did he know so much about Kim and Ron? Second, he really seemed to know everything about his case including some things never reported even in court. The final thing was that he seemed to have an unlimited amount of money to spend and was willing to spend it to get him out of jail. Wayne wanted to know why but really didn't care as long as he was out. The young man also hinted that there might be a way to get back at Kim.
The door to the room opened and the young attorney walked in. His name was on his briefcase. 'Hank Perkins'. There was another man with him this time. This man was short with an old style mustache that crossed from one side of his face to the other. He was dressed in a khaki style suit with a cravat instead of a tie. The man glanced at Wayne for a moment then turned to Hank for introductions. Hank smiled at Wayne.
"Greetings again Wayne, I you don't remember my name is Hank Perkins and your benefactor here and I are going to try and get you out of here. Wayne Kingston, meet your benefactor, or should I say your benefactor's representative. This is Bates Habersham. It is he or his boss who is paying for your appeal. He had petitioned the courts to allow you to stay with him and his benefactor after your release."
Wayne grinned at that small man and quickly sized him up. He was just the type, a foreigner with a lot of money. But also the type who could make your life miserable if you crossed them.
"What do I have to do for you?"
The man sat back with a tired expression.
"Nothing at the moment Mr. Kingston, my master and your benefactor has had the displeasure of crossing paths with Miss Possible and Mr. Stoppable. He feels that you were not given a fair trial and that Miss Possible's heroship was a detriment to your case. It is his purpose to make sure you obtain a fair trail and that Miss Possible and Mr. Stoppable are exposed for the people that they truly are."
Wayne scowled.
"Dude, I don't want to hurt Kim, at least too much."
Bates grinned in a way that made Wayne shiver.
"Trust me Mr. Kingston, when we are finished with Miss Possible she will be kneeling at your feet. Yours for all time."
Wayne snorted.
"Right, now what do we do to get me out of here."
Kim and Ron took in the sight from the deck of SHIELD's helicarrier as they ran laps around the deck. They had a break from school for a few days and it was agreed that they would use the time to visit SHIELD. DumDum picked them up from school in one of the flying cars and flown them up to the flying headquarters. Then he had given them a quick tour of the huge craft after they arrived and assigned them their quarters. After moving in they decided to go for a little run, as they had seen a number of other agents doing the same when they came in for a landing.
Kim came to a stop and bent over as she breathed deeply. The increased altitude made the air just a little thinner and made it harder to run. She mainly stopped for Ron, while he was in very good shape she was still in better shape than he was. He caught up with her and bent over also breathed just a little harder than she was. They stood up and slowly caught their breaths as they watched a myriad of craft taking off and landing. They were about to head out for their quarters when a nattily dressed man walked up to them carrying a thin umbrella like a walking stick in one hand and mussette bag in the other.
"Excuse me, Miss Possible, Mr. Stoppable. I am Percival Pinkerton, one of the operatives here at SHIELD. Col Fury would like to meet with you in conference room 10."
Kim smiled at the man's English accent. She had done a little research into Fury and SHIELD. A number of the men made it through the war with Fury and joined SHIELD after the war. Percival "Percy" Pinkerton was an English soldier who joined the Howling Commandos and followed Fury to SHIELD.
"Thank you Mr. Pinkerton, Please tell the Colonel that we will be there as soon as we get a shower."
Pinkerton shook his head as he put the bag on the deck of the walkway they were standing on.
"That will not be necessary Miss Possible. Col. Fury is fully aware that you were exercising when he called me. He asked that I escort you to the conference room. Knowing that you are unfamiliar with the layout of the headquarters he thought it best if I assisted you. I have a bottle of water and a towel for each of you."
He opened the bag and handed each of them their items and gestured for them to join him. Kim opened the bottle of water and took a healthy gulp as she laid the towel around her neck and patted her face dry. Ron finished off his body in a few gulps and rubbed the towel across his face before laying it over his shoulder. They made their way into the interior of the craft making a number of turns and going up and down several sets of stairs. Percy chatted with them as they made their way to meet with Fury.
"I say, I think it is grand that you decided to help us here at SHIELD. I and my comrades have been watching you closely these last few years. The two of you have done some very good work."
Kim blushed slightly.
"That is a lot of praise from a man who was saving the world before my parents were even born."
Percy chuckled.
"It is praise that was earned Miss Possible."
Kim shook her head.
"Please Mr. Pinkerton, call me Kim."
Percy smiled.
"Of course but only if you call me Percy."
They came to a door with the number 10 on it. He knocked slightly before he opened the door. Stepping to the side he motioned for Kim and Ron to enter. Ron turned to him.
"Aren't you going to join us?"
Percy shook his head.
"No Mr. Stoppable, I have other duties that need my attention."
Ron smiled as he extended his hand.
"Like Kim, please call me Ron."
Percy took his hand and shook it.
"Thank Ron, its Percy for you. Maybe later we can get together. I do enjoy good food and your reputation has preceded you."
Percy closed the door behind them as he left. Kim and Ron made their way into the room and took the seats that had apparently been left for them. Fury stood up as they came in and motioned for them to take a seat. There were two other men sitting on the other side of the table. One was a very fit blond headed man. The other was a thin dark haired man with a beard; he appeared to be drinking something. Fury remained standing as Kim and Ron took a seat. He nodded to them.
"Kim, Ron, I would like to thank you for coming. Let introduce two of the directors of SHIELD. This is Steve Rodgers; you would know him better as Captain America."
Fury turned to the other man.
"This is Tony Stark; I believe you would know him better as Iron Man."
Kim glared at Stark.
"Oh I am familiar with Mr. Stark."
Fury glanced at Stark as Stark grimaced.
"I met Miss Possible at a charity event several months ago and asked if she would care to join me after the festivities were over."
Kim crossed her arms.
"That is NOT what you suggested and you deserved what you DID get."
Tony glanced over at Fury.
"She gave me two loose teeth in answer to my proposal."
Fury rolled his eyes as he took a seat between Stark and Rodgers.
"Now, we are on a tight schedule while you are here. After this meeting, I would like you to get cleaned up, get something to eat and get some rest. At 0430 hours, we will head for the area where we will be running the test and running the mission from. This will be a strictly recon mission. However, if circumstances change you will have the authority to move in on the subject of the surveillance."
Fury handed each of them a large folder and a small packet.
"Inside the packet is you SHIELD ID, please carry it with you at all times. They are coded with your clearance level and will allow you into area where you have clearance. Here at SHIELD there are nine levels of clearance with nine being the top. You both will have a clearance level of five. This is higher than some of the agents; however this is comparable to the clearance you hold at Global Justice. In the folders you will find briefing materials for the mission and about the headquarters craft."
A device on Fury's belt started to beep. He pulled a small communications mike from his belt.
"I asked not to be disturbed. What is the problem?"
Fury listened intently to the voice speaking to him in his earpiece. He slumped slightly and nodded.
"Okay, I'll be right there."
Fury turned to Rogers.
"I'll need you to finish this. Tony and I have to leave. Just fill them in and make sure they are ready for tomorrow."
Tony was getting ready to make a rude comment but a glance from Fury told him that this was not the time. Stark picked up his drink and followed Fury out of a rear door to the conference room. Steve waited for them to close the door before he restarted the meeting. Glancing at his watch, he motioned for Kim and Ron to stand.
"I hate meeting in these rooms. Let's go get you cleaned up and something to eat. They we can run by my quarters and finish all this."
Ron watched Kim as she lay back in the acceleration lounge of the craft they were currently in. He knew she could be grumpy at times but he had to admit he was not in the best of moods himself. The evening before went fine. Steve led them to their quarters and waited for them to get cleaned up. He chatted with each of them while the other was getting cleaned up. Later, he helped them find one of the mess halls above the huge craft and let them get a good meal. After the meal all three went to Steve's quarters where he filled them in on the upcoming mission. It was later when their wake-up call came in when the sitch took a bad turn. Since the mission was so early, both Kim and Ron thought it would be a good idea for them to get a wakeup call. Both of them thought that someone would just call them on the phone mounted on the wall. They didn't get that. What they got was one of Fury's howling commandos bursting opening their door and blowing 'reveille' with his ever present bugle. This was Kim and Ron's introduction to Gabriel "Gabe" Jones.
After Kim and Ron got their hearts restarted, and picked themselves off the floor. Gabe left them to get ready. Kim mumbled something as he pulled the door closed. Gabe stuck his head back in.
"What was that Miss Possible?"
Ron shook his head.
"Don't worry about it Mr. Jones. She was just making a suggestion, but I don't think you can play your bugle from that end."
Gabe laughed out loud as he pulled the door closed. The rest of the morning was only marginally better. The two of them were wearing standard SHIELD field uniforms and it took some extra time to get all their equipment straight. They had boarded the craft on time and were quickly shown their seats. After they got seated they were collectively ignored.
"Excuse me, Kim, Ron?"
Kim and Ron looked up to see woman standing near their seats. She took a seat across from them. Kim glanced back at Ron as he stared at her. She was wearing a skintight black outfit that clung to every single curve of her body and she had a lot of curves. There were some type of wrist bands on both wrist and a wide belt circled well defined hips. The buckle on the belt had the emblem of the black widow spider. Her red hair spilled over her shoulders. Kim's blood started to shimmer when the woman reached over and took Ron's hand.
"I would like to be one of the first to welcome both of you to SHIELD. My name is Natalie. I'll be your main liaison with SHIELD and Fury during this mission. I look to working with you. I have been watching both of you closely over the past few months. You do really good work. I am sorry you have been somewhat ignored since we took off. Do you have any questions?"
Kim got out of her seat and positioned herself in Ron's lap. Taking the arm attached to the hand that Natalie was holding, she placed his hand in her lap. Ron tried to get a look at her before she replied. She could see the confusion on his face.
"We were wondering about this piece of equipment that we have to test. Why are we being asked to do this?"
Natalie smiled at Kim's reaction and sat back.
"Well, even in the best organizations there are bureaucratic mix-ups. These mechanical sharks were supposed to be very large. But due to said mix-up, they were manufactured about three fourths the needed size. We needed some smaller agents to try them out before we ordered more and possibly some other prototypes."
Kim's face fell a little.
"You mean we were not selected because of our abilities but because we are…"
Natalie giggled a little.
"Basically Kim, both of you are short. But…."
Natalie held up her hand before Kim could react.
"We had already decided to approach you. As I said, you both have done some incredible work. Your teamwork is exceptional. Both of you seem to sense the other and know where and when to move. You don't build that kind of trust easily. Now, it's about time for you to start getting ready. We should be on-site soon."
Natalie stood up and walked to the back of the craft. Kim kept her hold on Ron until he started to squirm.
"Kim, not that it is totally badical that you are sitting in my lap, but I think she was just being nice."
Kim turned to him.
"Ron, did you….."
He placed a finger on her lips.
"Uh, KP. I saw the look in her eyes and yeah my nerves did tingle when she took my hand. But you don't have a thing to worry about. All the girls in the world can come begging for the Ronster, but he has eyes only for one girl and her initials are KAP."
Kim bowed her head and put it on his shoulder.
"I'm sorry Ron, here we are in the big leagues, and I am acting like some addled school girl. We both are going to be in the company of the best. The best looking and the best at what they do. I really messed up this time."
Ron patted her head.
"No pity party for Kimula. Now like she said. Let's get ready for our swim."
Both of them got up and headed for the compartment where they were to change. In the rear of the craft Natalie stood off to the side watching them from a distance. Tony Stark stood at her side in his Ironman suit.
"Well, what to you think?"
Natalie flipped her hair to the side.
"She a little green but she is young. But she really went overboard on the reaction. Did you see the look she gave me? She is REALLY possessive of him and that could be a problem."
Tony nodded.
"Yeah, now I have to see how Ron is going to react when I test him. Fury said that he has a special ability that he wants tested. All I can come up with is this Monkey Kung Fu and some garbage about some mystical monkey power. What a bunch of baloney, I still don't know why Fury said to be sure I was suited up when I pulled my part. That little shrimp can't hurt me without the suit much less with it."
Ron pulled at the leg of his dive suit as he made his way down the ramp and onto the sand of the beach where they had landed earlier. The final briefing had finally told them who they were going to spy on. It was Dementor. Natalie did the final briefing.
"Dementor has been purchasing some really high tech equipment lately. He also made a deal with the Seniors to help him with his security."
Kim and Ron winced. The Seniors just about always had the best security. Natalie noticed their expressions.
"That's right. Not only will you have to deal with Dementor's regular security but also whatever the Seniors might add. We do know that they have full radar and electronic surveillance. They also have infrared sensors scanning the air and water surface all around the area. There are even computerized cameras and infrared sensors underwater. They can sense the approach of any diver or dive system but will ignore any normal ocean life."
Kim smiled.
"So that is why you want us. With the equipment being smaller than expected only a small agent would be able to use it."
Natalie nodded.
"The equipment is mainly just designed for underwater surveillance, but in this case it will be used to get you close in shore to a point where you can get onto the island without being seen. We think that once you get through the main barrier system that there is little to no backup. Once you get on shore you should be able to move about the island with no trouble. If there is anything there once you get inshore we believe the two of you are familiar enough with Dementor and the Seniors to handle it."
Kim and Ron nodded. This was it. This was a chance to show just what they could do.
Natalie nodded and motioned for them to head out.
"Just be careful. You have your communits. If you get into trouble, just send a distress signal and we will bust in. But remember, while we really don't want a confrontation at this time, you have the right to defend yourselves. If you feel that he is an immediate danger, then you have the authority to act. Are you ready?"
Ron's mind came back to the present. They had landed on an island over the horizon from Dementor's island lair. He settled his rebreather across his shoulders. The equipment covered his back and most of his chest. The equipment would allow the two of them of travel a long distance underwater and they would not produce any bubbles. Kim stepped up to his side.
"You ready?"
He glanced down at her. Even covered in all her equipment her figure still caught his eye. He grinned at her.
"Yep!"
She glanced around wanting to give him a kiss, but they were on a mission and there were way too many people around. She took his hand.
"Well let's hook up and get going. We have a long swim or at least our rides have a long swim, we are just along for the ride until we get close. At least we will be able to talk a little bit on the way."
Kim smiled up at him as she let go of his hand and stepped over to where her 'craft' waited for her. Just looking at it, it looked like a plain old white shark. She had seen many while diving on vacation and on missions. This one really looked real till you got a very close look. It was about 10 feet long from nose to tail, bluishgrey on top and dull white on the bottom. The recon shark was completely self guided and had full video capability. Both of their 'sharks' had been partially modified as that they could connect their rebreathers to them. Extra air and oxygen were built in giving them extended range underwater. It would take a couple hours for them to get in range to approach the island.
Most of the trip they were to ride on top of the reconshark. When they got close they would move into position under the shark. There was a recess for them to fit into so they their body forms would not be visible from unless someone took a very close look. As the reconsharks were designed to follow as close to the bottom as they could there was only a small chance that there would be a camera looking up to spot them. She gave him a wave before pulling her mask over her face. There were small communits built into the helmets. They had a very short range that would enable them to talk. She submerged in the water and connected her belt to the hook on the side of her underwater ride. She placed her hand into the gills where the control panel was. Pressing the button that started the mission profile she settled down for the ride.
The reconshark quickly reached its cruising speed of about 15 knots. At this speed it would take a couple of hours for them to make their way to the island. Ron's voice came to her ears.
"I never thought I would end up hugging a shark."
She glanced over to see him and his reconshark swimming about five yards away.
"Same here. But I would rather have my arms around you."
She could see his smile through his mask.
"As you would say head in the game KP. There will be time for that later."
She blew a kiss into the air as they made their way to their destination.
Tony clanked over to where Natalie had settled down at the control center. They would not be able to track Kim and Ron on the reconsharks. The devices were designed to approach their target, gather the data and then return to base. Only then was the data downloaded. The devices were equipped with burst transmitters or could transmit in real time. However, any signal from the reconshark would no doubt be picked up by Dementor's security system. They would just have to wait until they got a call or they received a mission complete signal from the two of them. Tony had his faceplate rotated back.
"Do you think they will be up to it?"
She nodded.
"I think so. They have infiltrated Dementor's labs before with no trouble. We just gave them some new toys to help them."
He crossed his arms.
"How about the two of them? The boyfriend/girlfriend thing could be a problem. We have had problems with that at SHIELD. Her reaction to you is evidence that there could be a problem."
Natalie nodded.
"Yes, but that was with partners who came together after joining SHIELD. Now tell me a single SHIELD team that has ever been made where the team members have known each other most of their lives, grew up together and have done missions together before coming together as a couple."
Tony thought for a moment.
"None that I can think of."
She shrugged.
"Nether can I, we have an interesting study here. Here is what seems to be the perfect partner team. They have been together so long they can almost read each others thoughts. I have seen some tapes of their missions. You might want to review a few yourself and not just the ones with just her in them."
Tony grumbled something under his breath before answering.
"Yeah but here is the big one, what if something happens and one of them has to make that choice we talk and hope to never face. What if one of them has to make the choice between the other's life or completion of the mission?"
Natalie stared solemnly out to sea.
"We both have faced that decision with partners before haven't we? We both have faced that decision when it would hurt someone we really cared about. That is something you cannot second guess and don't give me that bull about decision have to be made. You have been there and you know that there is no way to tell how you are going to react until that decision is forced on you. The paper pushers think that it all can be figured out and planned for; that a mission can be fully controlled with lots and lots of planning. You know as good as I do all the planning and training goes out the window when you leave on the mission."
Tony didn't say anything as he turned to followed her gaze out to sea.
"Well, if they get discovered they better be ready to make those decisions."
Natalie gave Tony a look that could have melted the metal in his suit.
"We could have told them."
Tony shook his head.
"Nope, Fury and I decided that there was inadequate information on that subject and it might cloud their judgment. That is why we didn't tell them. Count yourself lucky that I told you after they left."
Natalie jumped to her feet.
"But they have no idea of what they are getting into. Kim is good but Ron doesn't have her moves."
Tony continued to stare out to sea.
"Then he will just have to learn won't he."
Natalie's eyes went wide.
"You were supposed to tell them weren't you? You let them go out without adequate information just because….."
Natalie's voice trailed off as Tony turned and glared at her.
"I don't know what you are talking about. Besides, they are just a couple of amateurs. Possible has potential but Stoppable is hopeless. If she wants to play in the big leagues then she will just have to make a decision to stay with him or not."
Natalie smirked.
"That's not the reason. You just can't deal that a woman doesn't want you. You are no better than that piece of trash they put in jail. You better hope that they come out of this, because if they don't there will be hell to pay and I plan to make sure you are there to pay up."
Tony didn't answer as he continued to stare out to sea.
That's all for now. I hope that you enjoyed the chapter. I have been away from this story far too long. I really had problems just concentrating on it so I set it to the side for a bit. That bit lasted a lot longer than I intended to. I hope this chapter and what is coming makes up for it. Thanks for hanging with me. Please leave a review. I would appreciate it.
Now a couple of comments. I did a bit of research into Fury and SHIELD and the members of SHIELD. There are a few storylines about them, all with different plots with characters dying, not dying, coming back, fighting with each other and so on. I am not taking into account who was where, when or anything similar to that. IF the character was EVER a part of SHIELD I may or may not include them in the story. I have included a number of the original Howling Commandos all of which served with SHIELD at one point or another. I well remember the Commandos and had my favorites. Percy was one of them.
So Bates and Hank are behind Wayne getting out of jail. Bates has a lot of money behind him. I wonder where it is coming from?
Kim thinks she is hearing voices and is starting to get headaches. Could she be losing it?
What is Tony Stark up to? What does Fury really want from Kim and Ron?
Lots of things starting to happen.
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