By Nyassa Kaiba

Ron sighed as he leaned back against the balcony. The room that Senior had given him was comfy, almost homey. But Ron wanted to explore the island instead. The gardens below sent heady aromas on the tropical breeze. It was beautiful, but without Kim to enjoy it it wasn't much fun.

Kim was in surgery. Her experiences on Rose Island, as Senior called the place they'd been stranded, had left her weaker than she'd thought. Kim now had a broken leg and was getting stitches in places. Missy, Senior's brainy daughter, was busy in the workshop trying to fix the Kimmunicators.

"It's not enough is it?" Asked a voice behind him. It was Senior.

"Without Kim? Definitely." Ron commented.

"You two are very tight. You balance each other." Senior commented. "I've noticed it, even if the other villains haven't. And I've kept it a secret, though it should be obvious."

"It's too confusing. How come you're even helping us?"

"I owe Shego a favor or two, and she seems to have thrown her lot in with the two of you. And Anubis is dangerous to villains as much as he is to civilians and heroes or heroines. For the good of all, my own, more personal feelings about the two of you must be put aside." Senior commented. "I have a feeling that once Anubis escapes, and its only a matter of when, he'll pose a threat that will bring all of us to our knees if he isn't stopped. When that happens, Hero and Villain alike will have to unite against him."

"How can a wall of flowers keep him in anyway?" Ron wondered. "How come he can't leave it? I think its more than just his territory."

"I've been wondering too. As soon as the two of you are gone I'm going to ask some friends of mine to come and investigate."

"Who?"

"Monkey fist for one, Draken for another, probably DNAmy if I can tear her away from her research."

"Why them?" Ron asked.

"Monkey fist is an expert on all things Mythological, even if simians are his chosen field of expertise. To specialize, one must have general knowledge. Draken and Amy will be able to cover the scientific aspect of this dilemma. And I shall provide the tactical know how." Senior said calmly. "Last evening was, I believe, the first battle in a long war."

"I suppose that makes some kinda sense."

"You are confused?" Senior asked.

"Nothing you did. I just… I just can't figure Shego and Kim out." Ron complained.

"They're women, they don't come with instruction manuals. What about them can't you figure out?" Senior asked.

"Because… well… I caught them making out…" Ron stammered out. "And I can't figure out why they would! They HATE each other!"

"They're only human Ron, they can change their minds about things." Senior looked out over the gardens. "Missy, my dear daughter, is bisexual herself. It's a scary thing to go through, or so she's told me."

"Wait a minute! You don't have a problem with this? I mean, this is Shego we're talking about."

"I would trust Shego with my life." Senior said stoutly. "She's a good teacher, a little impatient perhaps. She learns quickly and fights like a demon. But she's also got a kindness in her heart that not even Draken could destroy." He turned to face Ron. "But you also have committed what homosexuals consider to be a major breach of courtesy."

"Oh?" Ron asked.

"If you know that somebody's gay, or bisexual, its considered rude to tell their secret before they're ready to come out." Senior told Ron. "So I shall forget that we've had this conversation. And you shall forget that you told me, at least until they're ready to come out."

Ron nodded. "I suppose."

Dr. Caroll came in then. "She's going to be alright. I think bed rest for a few hours and then a good meal would be the best thing for her Senior. Ron, you can go in and see her now."

Ron ran to the infirmary recovery room. "KP!" Ron cried, running over to the bed.

Shego was already there, holding Kim's hand to her cheek. "Kimmie, wake up." Shego said softly as Ron took Kim's other hand.

"Huh?" Kim asked, eyes fluttering open gently. "Ron, Shego, you're here!"

"How you feelin Princess?" Shego asked, face glowing with love.

"A little more like myself." Kim replied as she sat up. Then she groaned. "Man I'm stiff."

"I'll give you a back rub when we get to your room." Shego scooped Kim up in her arms. "Ron, get the crutch okay?"

Ron nodded, getting Kim's crutches. "How come you get to carry her. I'm her best friend." He protested.

"Are you strong enough?" Shego asked.

"I guess not." Ron admitted.

"They're fixed." Missy came running over with the Kimmunicators. "If your computer geek friend asks, I convinced dad to let you stay okay? And if you need it, I have a computer you can jack that into so that he can see the whole room." Her eyes were bright at the prospect.

"Okay, lead the way." Shego put Kim to bed and Missy hooked up her laptop. Kim picked up the kimmunicator and called up Wade. "Wade, its Kim can you hear me?"

"KIM!" Wade cried in relief. "Wait! Where are you? Something's jamming my trackers."

"That would be me." Missy replied.

"Who's that? Why are you…"

"Wade, meet Missy, Junior's brainy little sister. I got a broken leg in a fight, and she's convinced them to let me stay while I rest up." Kim sighed.

"Wait, the Seniors are helping you?" Wade asked. "Since when were they good guys?"

"Since a villain named Anubis attempted to kill them." Kim replied.

"Ahem, Missy don't forget I pulled a few strings too." Shego said cheerfully. She was digging through the closet. "Ew, I wouldn't wear this if you paid me."

"Okay, weirdsville. What are you doing hanging out with Supervillains?"

So Kim told Wade the whole story, except for the part about her pairing off with Shego. Ron added bits here and there. Like the pilot giving him a lifeboat so he could try and find where Kim and Shego had gone too. "And when we got back from the spring the Seniors were waiting. Senior wanted to check out Anubis' territory before we left. He set a couple of traps for the monster while we weren't looking and then sealed up the hole. But he thinks that Anubis might try to come back." Kim replied. "He wanted us to set up a meeting place for me to meet you and whoever's coming to pick me up. And no tricks either. Can you pull a few strings with Global Justice and ask somebody to come get us?"

"I can try. They won't like dealing with either Shego or anybody connected with the Seniors."

"Hey mister, my record's as clean as the shine on a tuba." Missy growled. "It's not my fault my dad and brother are cleptomaniacs."

"Alright. Kim, you rest. I'll see what I can do to get you out of there." Wade promised. "I'll also tell your folks you're alright."

"Please, but tell them I can't come home just yet." Kim told him. "Its good to hear from you Wade. Keep me posted okay?"

"Will do KP." Wade told them. He signed off.

"Ron, care to help me around the workshop?" Missy asked pointedly.

"I don't know if that's a good idea." Ron said nervously. Missy stepped on his foot. "OW ALRIGHT ALREADY!" He cried.

Shego locked the door and came over to the bed. "So…"

"So we'll have to leave soon." Kim said shyly. "And… and I won't get to see you again?"

"Sure you will Kimmie." Shego climbed onto the bed next to her. She pulled the younger girl into her arms. "I promise. I'll look for you around Middleton, maybe find time for a date? Okay? Only we won't call it that, not in front of the people we know." Shego pulled Kim into her arms. "I love you too much to ever let you go." She leaned in to kiss Kim gently on the lips.

Something in her snapped then. Ignoring the pain Kim threw her arms around Shego and returned the kiss with all her might. Her hands traveled down Shego's back, resting on her butt. Shego cried out in surprise. "Kimmie?"

"I think… Shego I think now's the time." Kim said softly.

Shego's eyes widened. "You're sure?"

Kim nodded. Shego grinned wickedly and Kim wondered what she had let herself in for. Then Shego thought for a moment. "Since you're injured, I'll take it slow."

"No, don't hold back." Kim told her.

"Okay…" Shego was worming her way out of her uniform as fast as she could. With a purring noise she slipped under the covers with Kim. Shego kissed her way along Kim's neck and shoulders. "Mmm… You taste good, and I can still smell the roses from the island." Shego said between kisses. Her hand moved like a ghost up Kim's thigh. Shego's other hand reached up to cup Kim's left breast.

Kim moaned softly. "Feels so good."

"That's the way its supposed to feel." Shego replied. Kim's hands clung to her pale shoulders. "You'll have to repay the favor later." She smirked.

"Huh?"

"You'll see." Shego smirked as she pushed up Kim's nightshirt and replaced her hand with her lips.

Hours later Kim lay, body cooling from passion. Shego was asleep next to her. "You looked after me, all this time. You deserve a rest."

What was she going to do? She was Kim Possible, and this was Shego, one of Global Justice's top most wanted villains. What would her friends, her family say when she brought Shego home? Her mother would be upset when she found out. Everything would be brought into question. And in the end, it was either Shego's life or Kim's, or both. Good or evil. Kim had to choose.

"Why does it have to be good and evil? Why can't there just be love?" Kim wondered aloud. "Why do I have to choose? Why does she? One things for sure, they'll never accept just us. For obvious reasons. I mean, come on, this is Shego I've fallen for. WHY WHY WHY? If Draken finds out, he'll kick her out on her butt. If mom finds out, I'm grounded for life, maybe even face the same. I'm glad Ron's stuck by me. But that's the way friends should be." Kim sighed. "I'm so confused." She sighed. "I HAVE to make this relationship work. I HAVE to find a way for it to BE, it's only been a few days and already there's nobody else I'd rather be with. She understands me, she respects me. Not that Ron doesn't, but the dynamics are different between me and Shego and me and Ron. And he's still wondering what to think about us."

"Ever since he walked in on us kissing, he's been… different…" Kim thought aloud. "He cares about what happens to me, that's good. But I can tell that he doesn't quite know what to make of… well… you know… I just wish I knew somebody else who could understand. Somebody besides Shego who's bi, or lesbian, or… whatever I am… maybe its not even a bi thing, maybe its only Shego that I've fallen for. Or maybe I am, and I just haven't noticed it until now?"

"I have so many questions… and nobody to supply the answers…"