Starbrand: Destiny Chapter 3, a kim possible fanfic

*Starbrand: Destiny*

*Chapter Two*

*The Chase*

Ron Stoppable's Residence

The Following Morning

Waking up that morning after falling asleep on the couch, Ron Stoppable took a quick shower, got dressed and made himself breakfast before walking out the door of his warm home. When he awoke from his peaceful slumber, Ron knew what he had to do. One way or another, he needed to contact Master Sensei about this through meditation. Now, it is true that he could have stayed at his domicile to meditate, yet for some reason he felt compelled to return to the place where the event occurred.

He couldn't understand why, nor did it seem to make any sense. All of it, the star-shaped emblem etched into the fleshy palm of his right hand and its continuous pulsating glow, was all just so... uncanny. I mean, mystical monkey powers was one thing, but this star brand? That's something else entirely. He didn't know anything, let alone what to think, or even comprehend the powers he possessed as the Avatar of the Universe. There had to be someone who could help him... there must be!

"Got to clear my head. And find some answers.", Ron whispered to himself, pulling out the remote to activate the garage door.

The large metal door of the garage opens, revealing his cherished bike in all of its glory. Without a second thought, he enters the garage and approaches the vehicle. Then, even as Ron Stoppable straddled in the seat atop his motorcycle, he didn't notice the small, almost unnoticeable green & black insect land on the back of his neck and make its way down between his shoulder blades where it latched itself onto his flesh. Starting the machine, he listened to the roar of the engine, taking pleasure in hearing his bike making these incredible sounds.

Whenever Ron would take his motorcycle out for a ride, he would instantly get a rush of adrenaline as he moved with lightning quick speed on the highways. It was one of the great pleasures he got out of life. There was just this sense of freedom he would experience when he travelled on his bike, the wind blowing through his clothing as he raced along the roads without a care in the world.

Then, without a moment's notice, Ron speeds off on his stylized motor bike in the direction that would lead him towards the destination where he was chosen to wield the starbrand. Unknown to Ron, his leave did not go unnoticed by Global Justice Agents Marc Ambrose and Ramon Reigns. They did not leave, staying through the night as they took turns spying on Ron Stoppable. Neither of the two men cared for this mission for a number of reasons, but none especially more than treating one of their friends and comrades as if he were an enemy.

"Ms. Director, target has left the vicinity.", Agent Ambrose announced over the mouthpiece.

"Excellent. I'm sending out agents to pursue him. I'll send transportation to pick up you and agent Reigns immediately.", Dr. Director responded over the communication device.

"Got it, Ms. Director. Over and out.", Marc Ambrose replied, shutting off the device for the time being as he glanced at his partner and close friend.

"I still can't believe we're going through with this, man.", Agent Reigns said, releasing a heavy sigh before taking his right hand and running it through his dark hair.

"I don't like it anymore than you, mate, but we don't have a choice.", Marc stated, firmly grasping his friend by the shoulder.

"There's always a choice.", Ramon replied in a voice that was just short of a whisper.

This wasn't right. Ron was their friend, not some genocidal killer or world-conqueror. There had to be another way, a means to help him. But what could either of them do? What lengths would they go to in order to help a friend? Only time, and the events that would transpire later, would answer these questions.

VRRRROOOOOOM!

Ron's stylized 2012 Honda motorcycle speeds on its way atop the tar covered road, racing off in the direction of his intended destination. Suddenly, Ron notices the appearance of four black motorcycles trailing behind him, each quickly gaining ground as they made their approach. He had no idea of who they were, nor of their intentions. However, as the four motorcyclists closed in and around him, their agenda soon became clear to Ron.

Two of the motorcyclists attempt to pin Ron in between, sandwiching his vehicle in the middle of their two bikes while the two other mysterious motorcyclists moved ahead to block his escape. Before this could be accomplished, Ron propels his motorbike past them, briefly leaving them in the dust. It would not be that easy to escape them, for within seconds they continued their pursuit. Increasing their speed, the motorcyclists chased after Ron Stoppable, intent on following through with their orders.

One of the attackers speeds forward, reaching and matching Ron's speed as he moved his bike closer. Swinging his right fist at Ron, repeatedly striking at Ron Stoppable in an attempt to knock him off of his bike. Ron effortlessly blocks and dodges every attack, his ninja training coming into excellent use. Then, when the time was right, Ron strikes the motorcyclist with enough force to shatter his attacker's helmet. The force of the blow is great enough to send the motorcyclist soaring off his bike even as his vehicle crashed and burned, rolling across the road causing pieces of metal to fly in all directions.

Ron did not have time to celebrate. For no sooner had he dealt with one of his attackers, two more motorcyclists moved in to attack him. Thinking fast, Ron summons a small object from within his coat pocket only for it to suddenly glow and transform into a unique sword known as the Lotus Blade. Making a full 180 degree turn on his bike, Ron goes on the offensive much to the sheer surprise and utter bewilderment of his assailants.

Rushing full speed at his attackers, Ron swings the Lotus Blade at his first target, slicing through the metal and dislodging the front wheel of the enemy's bike thus sending the vehicle and its rider soaring in the air. The individual crashed hard on the road, his motorcycle thankfully soaring past him as it repeatedly flips and smashes against the tar laid road, scattering chunks of metal all over the place. Ron continues his assault, lashing out at the second motorist assailant, slicing the entire vehicle in half with a single faster than light strike from the Lotus Blade. Much like the previous motorcyclist whom Ron dispatched, the second person crashed to the road, the force of the crash instantly knocking him unconscious as the remains of his vehicle crashed and burned.

Driving and forcing his motorbike to a complete stop, Ron came to lock gazes with his last assailant who was several hundred meters away, standing atop his own motorbike. The two stared one another down in silence, neither one making a move as the motors of their bikes rumbled. Then, as Ron watched on intently, the motorcyclist pulls out a long sword from its holder alongside the machine. He wields the blade in his hand, pointing it directly at Stoppable, challenging him to a duel. Underneath his helmet, hidden from the assailant, a confident smile begins to form on Ron's facial features.

Instantly, without so much as a second thought, Ron and his foe raced towards each other, each wielding a blade within their hands. When they closed the distance between themselves, both opponents lashed out with their weapons. The blades collided again and again, their lightning quick impacts creating sparks as the adamantium metal of the assailant's sword struck the glowing mystical metal of the Lotus Blade.

CLAAANG!

Once again Ron and his foe came to an abrupt stop several hundred meters away, their gazes locked on one another. There was only one way this could end. One would be victorious, one would fall. And it was quite apparent that neither of the two combatants would ever consider surrendering. The respective engines of their motorbikes roared in challenge, their metallic blades shining as rays of sunlight were reflected off their razor-sharp edges. It was time to end this, once and for all!

Propelling their motorcycles full speed at one another, Ron and his enemy swing their respective blades with all of their might. The effects of the collision of the mystical sword and the adamantium blade is one that the Global Justice agent was not prepared for. The agent's blade, made of nearly indestructible adamantium alloy, is shattered into hundreds of pieces as it impacted against the glowing, energy empowered Lotus Blade.

CLAAAAAAANNNG-SMAAAAASH!

Shards of adamantium explode into the air, the sheer force of the collision sending the agent soaring off of his motorbike which proceeded to crash and burn, rolling down the mountain slope until it ignited in an explosion of metal and fire. The Global Justice crashes to the tar covered road, a sickening snap of bone being heard as his left arm breaks from the awkward landing he endured. Seeing as all of his pursuers were dealt with for now, Ron transformed the Lotus Blade back into a small device, placing it back within his coat pocket until it would be needed again and raced off in the direction that would lead him to his place of destination.

"Booyah!", Ron shouted in triumph, speeding off into the distance.

Shaking off the pain of his crash landing, the Global Justice agent, known by the name of James Shooter, slowly rises to his feet and removes his helmet with his unbroken limb. He takes his right hand through his short blond hair, releasing a heavy sigh as his eyes scanned the surroundings. His three teammates were still unconscious, not that he was all too surprised after what Ron Stoppable did to them. And he was quite certain Dr. Director wasn't going to like the news once he would report it to her, something agent Shooter wasn't looking forward to doing.

"Ms. Director, I would like to speak with you for a moment.", Agent Shooter spoke into the mouthpiece after he removed his helmet.

"Very well. What's the situation, Agent Shooter? Did you manage to capture Ron Stoppable?", Dr. Director inquired, standing firmly in place as the other Global Justice agents within the room either looked on or continued working.

"No, I didn't. In fact, we lost him, Ms. Director.", Agent Shooter answered, clutching his broken arm.

"What?! How?!", Dr. Director exclaimed, her one eye narrowing in a mixture of anger and frustration.

"He... outmaneuvered us and disabled our vehicles. I never expected someone to beat me at my own game. There's more to him than meets the eye, that's for sure.", Agent Shooter informed with a slight chuckle, honestly impressed by his duel with Ron Stoppable.

"Damn it! I guess that leaves me with no other choice.", Dr. Director cursed, her one eye settling on the young female agent seated at the control panels.

"Agent Rollins.", Dr. Director announced, wanting the young female agent's complete attention.

"Yes, ma'am?", Kate asks, locking eyes with her superior.

"Send out the alert. I want all of our forces, ground and air, to engage the target. I want tanks and soldiers on the ground... and a couple of helicopters and F-22s in the air, just in case. We've got to capture and contain him as soon as possible. The fate of the world depends on it.", Dr. Director ordered, willing to do whatever it takes to capture and contain Ron Stoppable.

"Yes, Ms. Director.", Kate said in a low voice, a hint of sorrow ebbing its way into her tone.

She cared dearly for Ron Stoppable, her affection for him greater than that of any boyfriend she'd ever been with in her life. She didn't want this. The last thing she wanted was to be involved in this plan to capture and contain him, to treat him as if he were a monster that needed to be locked in a cage. But what choice did she have? She could only follow orders from her Global Justice superiors, including that of her leader Dr. Director.

If only there was a way she could help Ron Stoppable. If only there was something she could do to prevent all of this from happening. If only... she could discover the secrets that Dr. Director was keeping from her and the rest of her friends and fellow agents. Whatever these secrets are, they were connected to Ron and the star brand in some way. She knew it... and she wasn't going to stop until she found out!

Author's Notes

I apologize for the long wait. I was contemplating my next course of action in regards to whom the main threat/antagonist for this story would be. I was conflicted in the matter of which villain/threat I would use for this story. When I first began planning, I was going to use a corrupt, sinister, villainous Starbrand who would be to Ron's Starbrand as Black Adam is to Shazam or as General Zod is to Superman, for this story.

When it all came down to it, I sought another threat which would fit this first story better. However, it only means that, if and when I do a sequel, you can bet that the villain will be that of the Starbrand who became consumed by a lust for power, a desire for conquest, and something else that greatly affected him that changed his destiny forever. You can bet on it!

And if you're wondering... the biggest threat has yet to reveal itself. The Lorwardians and their incursion force are nothing compared to what's coming. And Ron will also gain a major cosmic ally, one whose power is greater than even his own. He's a Universal constant; a being older than the universe itself; a sibling to Eternity, Infinity, Death and Oblivion. And it's been announced that he'll be getting a mini-series this summer. That's all I can reveal for now.

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