"Uh…everybody…if I could have your attention please?"

What a party this turned out to be, Kim thought to herself as she took a sip of her glass of iced tea. He had FINALLY gotten the nod! It had been a dream come true for Felix Renton when he had gotten hired as a programmer and writer for Bethesda Games right out of college. There he had succeeded in making a sizable reputation for himself, collaborating on and managing the production of a number of hit video games. When word had begun floating around that Bethesda was considering Felix as a candidate to fill the newly opened creative manager position? Well Kim didn't know many of the people in Felix's field but she could think of no one more deserving. That made it even better news when Felix got confirmation that he had gotten the job.

Ron had been so proud of his friend and gaming partner that The Lotus Blades had been shut down the next day for a celebration party in Felix's honor. Kim, Shego, and the girls showed up immediately after the girls got out of school so they could help decorate. Gracie, Zoey, and Emily absolutely adored Felix, and not just because he was their Aunt Monique's long-time boyfriend. Felix and Uncle Ron ensured that the Possible girls never had a shortage of gameage. They were probably just as excited as Felix because his promotion likely meant they'd be getting first dibs on new games.

Anyway, the group had caught Felix completely by surprise. Had Felix not been in a wheelchair, he likely would've fallen off his feet in shock. The twins had made a big "Congratulations Felix' banner that Felix had loved and everyone seemed to quickly get caught up in having a good time. The party had settled into a good groove when Felix had called for everyone's attention.

"Listen, I want to thank you all for this wonderful party. Ron, Kim, you guys caught me completely by surprise," Felix drove his wheelchair out from under the table and to the other side where Monique was sitting. "You two and the most beautiful woman I've ever known have made this a truly wonderful day." Good grief, every time Felix looked at Monique the pair got this smitten love sick look. Was that what the girls complained about with her and Eme? "Monique Sharon Harper, for going on thirteen years now, we've had one fantastic adventure after another. Not "Kim and Shego" adventures but adventures none the less."

Felix's hand had snaked into his pocket and he appeared to be playing with some…wait a minute! All this talk about "adventures" and…was Felix really…?

Felix's hand tightened and began to draw the "object" out. "We've had each other's backs for through every trial and come out on top. With this promotion, I see us being very secure for years to come. I…I've been putting this off long enough." He held up a powder blue ring box and Monique's breath caught. He was going to DO it! After thirteen years, Felix was finally going to ask Monique to marry him. He slowly held up the box and opened it, revealing a beautiful diamond ring. Kim turned to Ron and mouthed "Did you know about this?" Blast it, all Ron did was wink.

The silence in the restaurant was utterly deafening. All eyes were on Monique and she only had eyes for the ring in Felix's hand. She looked as if she'd forgotten how to put words together.

"Yes." The word was faint but Kim could just make it out. Thankfully she got louder from there. "FELIX RENTON, YES I WILL MARRY YOU!" Without warning, she threw herself out of her chair and onto Felix's lap, wrapping her arms around her new husband.

With a loud cheer, what was already a festive party became a mad celebration.

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"LET ME SEE! LET ME SEE!" Kim let out a screech as she and Shego descended on the newly engaged couple. The BFFs embraced each other and Monique held up the ring. Felix had good taste in rings, a spankin Brilliant Cut diamond surrounded by sapphires, Monique's birthstone and favorite gem. And it looked positively stellar on Monique's slender fingers.

"Girlfriend, did you know about this?" Monique accused, staring straight into her BFF'S eyes. Monique prided herself on always being able to read her friend. She boasted that the only one better at it was Shego.

"Are you kidding? Talk to the gaming buddy," Kim laughed and flashed a mock glare at Ron. Stoppable gave his usually attempt at innocence though his ability to hide his guilt was downright sad. "Felix, I'm so happy for the two of you! I'm so happy you're finally going to tie the knot."

"Definitely not as happy as I am that she said yes," Felix leaned over and pulled his new fiancé close to him.

After the younger Possibles and Stoppable got to voice their congratulations at their new soon to be Aunt Monique and Uncle Felix, the conversation quickly turned to wedding plans. The first thing was Monique's insistence that Kim, Shego, and Yori HAD to be her bride's maids…or matrons in this case. All three were more than honored to oblige. Ron of course would be the Best Man; no question there. Ron and Felix had expected that to be it for the planning at this point but the womenfolk kept right on going, talking color schemes for dresses, a theme for the wedding, and so on and so forth. Ron couldn't help but feel a disturbance in the force based on what he was seeing. Kim…Shego…his wife…and Monique…all organizing a wedding together? Make no mistake; heads were likely going to roll in the months to come.

"What's all the commotion out here?" Gracie Possible marched out from the kitchen, wiping her hands on her apron. "Does Felix OWN Bethesda or something?"

As soon as summer hit and the teenage Possible was looking at her first year of high school, Gracie had been pounding the pavement looking for her first part-time job. Uncle Ron had actually been a little offended that she hadn't come directly to him. Whether that offense was REAL or not…who knew with that goof? Still, she loved her uncle and had been eager to start her new job as a waitress at The Lotus Blades. When she'd heard that Felix had gotten a promotion at Bethesda games and Uncle Ron needed extra help for the party…why not? Mom and Momma were going to be there anyway so she might as well pick up a few bucks. She quickly saw everyone gathered around Aunt Monique and Felix like he had just…wait…was that…?

"AHHHHHHHHHHHH," AUNT MONIQUE WAS GETTING MARRIED! "CONGRATS! CONGRATS! CONGRATS!"

Gracie made a bee line for her aunt and hugged her tight. This was so cool! The ring was so beautiful. She absolutely could NOT wait for the wedding. She was going to wear a beautiful gown and Billy was going to wear a nice suit and…Aunt Monique was going to look so absolutely beautiful in her wedding gown.

"Thanks Graceland," Monique patted the teenager on the back. "Speak of; I got need of a favor. If it's okay with the 'rents, how'd you like to be my junior maid of honor?"

She was going to…? Aunt Monique wanted her to…? Puppy dog pout set to full and targets acquired. She gave Mom and Momma her best sad puppy dog pout. Grandma said this was Mom's punishment for all the years she'd pulled the same thing. Mom and Momma looked at each other and nodded their approval. "THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!" She was going to get to wear a bride's maid dress. She was going to get to dance with Billy. AHHHHHHHH!

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The complex was quiet as the grave, just the way Sergei liked it. With all the goodies that this place was supposed to hold, you'd have thought that they would've invested more than a dozen average rent-a-cops, even for night security. Even on a bad day, Sergei's team could take out a building full of these amateurs; but only a dozen? This was almost going to be fun; in and out with the package and then that sweet paycheck.

"Okay, take out the two at the front gate," Sergei whispered into his headset. "But remember…ZERO residual presence."

The tranc darts were completely silent. Through his binoculars, Sergei could see the pair drop to the ground. The assault team moved in, securing the two unconscious guards and began hacking the lock on the gate. They had to be inside within two minutes.

"Making our insertion now."

The five man assault team marched in and disappeared from sight. What Sergei wouldn't give for a thermal imaging system! His men were well trained and could pull off the job but Sergei liked knowing what was going on. He liked being in control. With this next job, the organization would be able to make that kind of an investment. But first they had to actually secure the package. Based on their time table, the team should be ready to make their entrance into the building.

"Cut power to the complex on my mark. Three…Two…One…Kill it!"

The entire complex went dark. Reports were radioed back at minute intervals, all good news as the assault team was making their way directly to the target. Precisely on schedule, four minutes after their insertion the team leader radioed they had breached the vault and identified the package, a suitcase style secured container. There was really no point in opening it; the client assured Sergei that he would have no problems. All that needed to be done was for it to be secured and brought to him.

"Copy that. Package is secure. Make your way to the rendezvous point."

"What is it we're bringing out boss?" the comm guy asked as he began breaking down is equipment.

"Never pays to ask too many questions," Sergei answered, packing up his own equipment. Sergei had learned very early on in the mercenary business that things always moved much smoother if the customer was really always right. All he needed to know was who or what to grab. He didn't have to know why. He didn't have to what for. "The client called it a 'Pan-Dimensional Vert…Force…' I don't know; a Pan-Dimensional something or other."

All members of the crew made the rendezvous on schedule. Now all they had to do was wait for the client to meet them. At the initial meeting, Sergei got a good look at the kind of tech the guy was working with. Not to look a gift horse in the mouth, but why exactly didn't the character just steal the device himself? His inner mulling was cut short by the whirr of helicopter blades not far in the distance. A modified helicopter, Sergei couldn't even make out the model, descended before them and a loading ramp opened. A dozen bodyguards descended and formed a perimeter for the client. The man in question marched down the ramp and took position behind two of his guards. Okay, the client wanted to make Sergei come to him. As long as he got paid, Sergei could put up with whatever nonsense this guy could dish out.

"Do you have the item I requested?"

Sergei motioned the assault team leader forward and the two marched into the perimeter. "Do you have the payment?"

The client motioned a guard forward who presented Sergei with a laptop in which Sergei could enter the group's account number. Everything looked in order; 850,000 Euros deposited into the group's Swiss Bank account. Sergei motioned his man forward and handed the case to the client. Sergei entered the account number, finalizing the transaction.

"Your services have been greatly appreciated." Without any additional words, the opposing group fell back into the helicopter. Sergei had turned to leave when he heard the client belt out. "KIM POSSIBLE, YOU THINK YOU'RE ALL THAT…BUT…YOU…ARE NOT!"

How loud did that have to be for Sergei to hear that through the freaking hull?

Author's Notes:

That's right! For the third time, the Pan-Dimensional Vortex Inducer has been stolen. I see a great amount of frustration on Kim's part at having to recover this stupid device for the third time in her life. And Dr. Drakken has officially run the gauntlet and is repeating himself. I elected to make Drakken the villain again because plain and simple, his dialogue is just so much fun to write.

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