Patience Is A Virtue

Patience Is A Virtue

by KigoSub

Chapter 3

Catching the Feral

            It was night time at the Possible house. The streetlights were numerous enough to block the stars, but not enough to reveal that Shego was there watching. She stood in the shadows, looking through the window to the dining room. There was a chocolate cake lit with many candles in the center of the long table. The group of people inside were singing to a young redheaded girl – no, woman:

            “Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear Kim. Happy birthday to you!”

            “Make a wish, honey,” said an older redheaded woman. Kim thought for a moment before blowing out the candles.

            “Yeah, KP!” shouted the blonde-haired boy he threw his fist in the air.

            “Thanks, Ron,” replied Kim with a big grin. The older redhead, obviously her mom, came over and gave her a loving kiss on her forehead.

            “Happy birthday, Kimmie,” she said, and Kim smiled up at her. Then her face changed as she realized the twin brown-haired boys were digging into the cake.

            “Tweebs!” she said, slightly annoyed. “I'm supposed to have the first bite.”

            “We know,” one said, “but you were taking too long.”

            “And this cake is delicious!” said the other. “So what did you wish for?”

            “I can't tell you,” she said between clenched teeth. “Then it won't come true.”

            “Ooo,” they both said.

            “Did you wish for a boyfriend?” said the second.

            “No. Leave me alone, tweebs!”

            “Now boys,” said Mrs. Possible. “Leave your sister be and eat your cake.”

            “So, Kimmie-cub, how does it feel to be 18?” asked an older brunette man sitting across from her.

            “Ugh, such a relief!” she replied. “I can do most anything I want to do. And I can take responsibility for doing it; nobody else can.”

            “That's an interesting way to put it, Kimmie,” said Mr. Possible.

            “She's right, though,” said  Mrs. Possible. “She's all on her own now. Just be careful, okay, honey?”

            “Oh, mom. Don't worry, I'll be fine. No big.” Kim looked out the window.

            Shego gasped and ducked. Did she see me? Does she know I'm here? She slowly rose to window again and peeked carefully inside. Kim was enjoying herself with her family, laughing and having a good time. Maybe I'm just paranoid. There's no way she could have seen me.

            She watched as the birthday party went on, watching each present being opened. Kim opened them carefully, conscious of each rip she made in the wrapping paper. She got a stereo, a few CDs, couple audio books, and some money in a card from grandma.

            “Thanks, everyone,” she said excitedly. “I can't wait to use this stuff.”

            “And with that,” said Mr. Possible looking at his watch, “I think it's time I go to bed. It's 11:30.”

            “You, too, boys,” said Mrs. Possible to the twins.

            “Aww,” they said, interrupted from studying Kim's new stereo. Kim eyed them closely.

            “Don't you touch it,” she said.

            “Not a chance,” they replied, grinning mischievously and dashed off to bed. Ron gave a loud yawn.

            “I guess that means I should go too, Kim,” he said. “Goodnight.”

            “Goodnight, Ron!” replied Kim, kissing him on the cheek before he headed out the door.

            “Goodnight, honey,” said Mrs. Possible. “Don't stay up too late.”

            “I won't, mom. Don't worry.”

            Shego watched as each Possible filed up the stairs to bed, except for Kim who seemed to be reading the backs of all her new CDs. She eventually gathered everything up and took them upstairs.

This is it, thought Shego. Now's my chance. She got ready to climb the tree to Kim's window when she saw Kim come back down the stairs and...walk out the front door. Way to make my job easy, princess.

            Shego, making sure to stay in the shadows, walked around to the front of the house to see Kim sitting on the porch, head down. She took a moment to admire her smooth red locks, and her young figure. And to think: she'll be all mine soon enough.

            “What do you want, Shego?” she heard Kim say in so low a voice it was almost a whisper. Shego started. Did she know I was here the whole time? Kim lifted her head to look in Shego's general direction. “I took the reactor back. What could you possibly want now?” Shego didn't answer. “Oh, come on. I know you're out there!”

            “Take a wild guess, pumpkin,” Shego said finally. Kim waited several seconds before speaking.

            “I've been trying to since you got here. What the hell do you want?”

            “Aww, can't figure it out? I thought you could do anything!” said Shego said sarcastically. Kim rolled her eyes and sighed.

            “Quit playing around. There's nothing here that a master thief like you could possibly want. Just tell me what brought you here...” Kim stood up. “...was it just a fight? You want your ass kicked again?” Shego chuckled. How cute!

            “You want it that way, do you?” said Shego. “Alright, fine. I came here for you, princess. Don't tell me you didn't know this was coming. And don't tell me you weren't hoping for it.” Kim was silent, staring into the darkness. Shego waited patiently, glad she was right about Kim. But she has no idea what I have in store for her.

            “You won't have me,” Kim said finally. “I belong to Ron.” Shego chuckled again.

            “But you don't want to,” she said. “He doesn't know how to tame you...” Shego stepped out into  the dim light. “...the defiant, fiery thing that you are.”

            “Oh, and I suppose you do?” said Kim indignantly, clenching her fists.

            “Princess...” Shego grinned. “You have no idea.” She ignited her plasma, getting ready for the anticipated impact.

            “We'll see about that,” said Kim, charging, tackling Shego to the ground. Kim grinned victoriously. “Bring it on.”

            “I was hoping you would say that,” said Shego. Kim was positioned between Shego's legs, making it quite easy for Shego to roll into dominant position, pinning Kim to the ground. She grabbed Kim's hands and pulled them firmly over her head. Kim's eyes were wide – afraid, but full of desire.             “You're making this too easy, Kimmie. Either you want me to capture you, or you're just making one dumb mistake after another.” Kim's face became full of anger. She started fighting, kicking and thrashing, trying everything she knew that had gotten Shego off her in the past, but to no avail. Shego just watched her with a crooked grin. Finally Kim stopped fighting. Shego could feel her quick pulse in the wrists she was holding, and nodded. Kim was tired.

            With one quick movement, Shego briefly let off enough to flip Kim over onto her stomach. Kim gasped as Shego placed one knee on her ass to keep her down. Shego brought Kim's hands behind her back. She reached for the handcuffs hanging from her utility belt and fastened them to Kim's wrists. Kim inhaled deeply, and Shego grabbed her jaw and turned Kim's head as much as it would towards her.

            “Not a damn word, cupcake,” she whispered ferociously. Kim stared angrily back at her, which told Shego she'd better duct tape the girl's mouth shut. The application of the tape put fear in Kim's eyes. That's right, Kimmie. No way out now. Shego grabbed the rope she had been hiding in the grass and tied Kim's legs together so she couldn't kick or run off. Shego turned her back over and helped her sit up. She admired her handiwork for a moment, then said, “One last thing.” Shego ripped a piece of Kim's shirt off and tied it around her eyes. “There we go.” Kim was now trembling. Shego was amused,  and very pleased with herself as well as Kim. You practically handed yourself to me, Kimmie. I told you before I knew what you want. Now you can have it.

            “And I can have you...” she said aloud before placing a kiss upon Kim's forehead. “...my feral princess...”