Chapter eleven: Hold up

Moscow…

'Okay so you can stay as long as you need I'm really not going to be back for a few months if you need the lab, go right ahead just don't make too much of a mess. Oh and Kim, I know your history please don't blow anything up.'

Kim balled up the note and watched Shego walk the lure. She couldn't help but feel a slight sting at the thought of what was going to happen in a matter of hours. Shego stopped when she noticed Kim's stare. "Kimmie didn't your mother ever tell you it's rude to stare?"

Kim shook her thoughts and smiled. "Well yes but she also told me to take aspiration in a beautiful sight." Kim mentally slapped herself for her words and turned to leave. Shego was caught off guard by this and changed the subject before Kim could leave.

"So what's the plan Kimmie? How are we going to get our hands on this weapon?"

"We? I thought you were only in this to teach me to be solo."

"And miss the fun? No it's been a while since I've broken into a high security facility. I'm not about to let you have all the fun."

Kim smiled and pulled out a blue print of the facility. She laid it out on the table, she motioned for Shego to join her. Together they looked over the blue print making mental notes about possible ways to enter.

"Okay these areas are heavily guarded. We want to get in silently but we can make a bit of noise leaving if you want. I say we go in here, the weapon is just on the lower level right here and we can leave through here." Kim pointed to various areas and waited for Shego's response. She had almost forgotten what they were deciding when Shego leaned in closer for a better look at the areas. Kim breathed in the sweet smell of her perfume, her head spun for a moment.

"No I think we should leave from here, it's got to be the least guarded." Shego said looking up at Kim. Kim's mind snapped back to reality and she looked at where Shego was pointing.

"That area is the least guarded but we'd have to go through a field of pressure sensors and moving lasers just to get out. If we trip just one alarm we'll have an army of armed guards on us in a matter of minutes."

Shego smiled widely. "Then we just won't trip any alarms now will we?"

Kim scoffed. "Doing that would be impossible."

Shego gave a short grunt before she looked back down at the blue print. "What's that crap you were always saying when you were still a hero? 'anything is possible for a possible'?"

"You didn't just use my motto."

"I did and you know that if you back out of this you'll not only be a coward you'll be a liar as well. And I know you don't want to seem like a liar now do you?" Shego said locking Kim in a stare. Kim felt herself melting from the heat coming up to her face. Shego knew just how to push her buttons.

"I hate you." Kim said in a low growl. Shego smiled and hung her head before leaving the table.

"I love you too Kimmie!" She called over her shoulder as she disappeared around the corner. Kim breathed a frustrated sigh and went back to her planning. Shego really did know how to push her.

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Middleton…

"Big brother! Don't hold back!" Hannah wined as she fell back into her defensive stance. Ron smiled at his little sister's impatience.

"Sorry Hannah but I don't want to hurt you."

Hannah rolled her eyes. "You're being too soft on me. Now come on one more time…please?" She knew that no one could resist it when she put emphasis on her manners. Ron looked at her for a moment and saw the beginnings of a puppy dog pout and agreed before he was reminded too much of Kim.

He began his attack fluid punches and kicks were blocked effortlessly by the small child. He stepped up his offense and picked up speed, still Hannah blocked every blow with ease. She soon saw her opening and kicked Ron in the side. The force made Ron sailing over the fence and into the neighbor's yard. He landed on the patio table breaking it in half. Hannah climbed over the fence stood over her brother.

"Big brother, are you okay?" Hannah asked as she pulled Ron off the table and onto his feet. Ron clutched his side and smiled at Hannah.

"Nice shot sis…now let's get out of here before the neighbors see what we did to their table." Hannah laughed and leapt back over the fence with Ron close behind. On the other side they were greeted by Wade standing in the middle of the yard, arms crossed and a smile across his face.

"Ron, you still have trouble with pants I see." Wade said shaking his head. Ron looked down to see his pants had fallen when he made it over the fence. Hannah giggled and Ron hosted up his pants, over the years he had grown past the embarrassment.

"So what do you have for me Wade?" Ron asked adjusting his pants.

"Well it looks like Kim is after a weapon called the Cat's cradle. Why? I have no idea. The weapon was designed to use sound waves to disable the user's opponent but it was never put it to real use because of the dangers. But get this…she helped build it."

Ron's eyes widened. "Why would she want to steal something she helped build?"

"We can ask her when we get there. Our ride is going to be here in a minute."

Hannah looked up at her brother and tugged at his shirt sleeve. Ron looked down at his sister and was greeted by a solemn stare. "You're leaving again big brother?" Ron's heart ached at the realization he would be leaving his sister again. He kneeled down to his sister's level.

"It's only for a little while sis you won't even know I'm gone."

Hannah's face fell further. "Okay."

Ron smiled at his sister and gave her a quick hug and sent her off. Just over head a helicopter stopped and hovered above a rope ladder was thrown down. Ron took a moment to look back at his sister as she waved good bye to him through the window.

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Moscow…

Shego and Kim stood outside of the facility. Kim shivered in the cold while looking at her watch. She had timed this down perfectly and they would begin as soon as her watch read ten o'clock. Shego stood examining her nails unaffected by the snow gathered around their feet.

"So Kimmie…what are we going to do when this is all over?"

"If everything goes according to plan you and I can part ways. I'll be out of your hair and you'll have some extra spending cash in hand."

Shego stopped examining her nails. She hadn't thought about this day in some time. She was actually beginning to enjoy the time she spent with Kim. Though she would never admit it she really didn't want to part with Kim now.

"Sounds good to me." Shego said masking her disappointment. Kim looked at her watch again.

"Come on, we've got thirty minutes."

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"Miss you need to come with me." An air marshal said as Eve stepped off the plan. He flashed his badge and began to lead her away. She kept her calm and cheerful appearance but internally she was beginning to panic.

"What seem to be the problem?" She asked keeping a level tone. She hoped that no one knew of her plans.

"Miss I have strict orders to take you in for questioning." The man said in a stressed tone. He lead Eve through a long hallway and into a small cramped room with noting more than three wooden chairs, a metal table and a flickering over head light.

"Have a seat. An officer will be in to question you." The marshal said before he left the room. Eve took a seat on the hard wooden chair. Moments later a short man in a police uniform stepped into the room.

"Good evening miss; I'm officer James I just need to ask you a few questions and you can be on your way." The officer gave her a pleasant smile and took a seat in the chair across from her.

"Could you tell me what I'm doing here? I have plans tonight." Eve said impatiently. The officer's smile faded as he leaned in closer.

"Yeah gonna need you to shut up, while I'm questioning you thanks." He shook his head and leaned back in his chair watching Eve's reaction to his rude behavior.

"Now. Tell me, what are your plans for tonight?"

"I don't think I have to disclose that to you officer."

"James. Please."

"Okay…James. I don't think you need to know what I'm planning for tonight."

"Okay I guess I'll have to do it the hard way."

Eve's blood ran cold.