Lotus Legends #3: Confessions

Summary:

Ron is going through the greatest battle of his life: surviving leukemia. While his battle is hard, his friends, Kim, Yori, and Rufus, are there to help him along the way. And who knows? Maybe they can save him. But what happens when they have to leave him for an important battle with demons? Will Ron be able to survive without them? And what secret connection are Kim and Ron hiding, even to each other? Book 3 of 12.

Author's Note:

I'm back! And the Lotus Guardians are back, too! Sorry it took so long! This is probably the most depressing book of the whole series. In this book, Ron is diagnosed with leukemia, a disease caused by radiation. If you have read "Sadako and The Thousand Paper Cranes," then you should know how the disease first began and how it spread across the whole country of Japan for decades. Anyway, enjoy! And I'm looking forward to your reviews. And, I'm saying this now and don't forget it: No Flames allowed. Enjoy!

-CelestialTime93

Chapter One: A Racing Heart

"Ron! Hurry up!" 20 year old Kim Possible called to her best friend, 20 year old Ron Stoppable.

"Stoppable-san, you are so slow!" 20 year old Yori Matsuri added.

"Eep! Eep!" Rufus cried, trying to encourage Ron to go faster.

It was the Great Race, the first annual one anyway. The Lotus Guardians have decided to participate in the Great Race as a team. But the team didn't win unless the whole team crossed the line before any of the other teams.

Apparently, Team Lotus wasn't really doing so well.

Ron began to sweat hard, and he felt dizzy. But he didn't give up. He felt his heart racing as he was so close to the finish line.

Then, when Ron was close to the line, he fell forward and crossed the line.

"Team Lotus wins the Great Race!" the announcer called in japanese.

"Whoo-hoo!" Kim cheered, "Ron! We did it!"

Ron didn't answer.

"Ron?" Kim asked, bending down to see if he was okay. She turned him over and gasped when he saw that his eyes were closed. She felt his pulse. It was weak.

"Yori!" Kim called, "Call the ambulance! Now!"

"Somebody call an ambulance!" Yori called in japanese.

Kim felt tears suffice through her eyes. Her heart began to race worriedly. She couldn't afford to lose her best friend. Not when they have gone this far. But what was wrong with him? And why did he have to fall at the winning streak?

Most of all...why was he so ill?

"Doctor, is Stoppable-san all right?" Yori asked the doctor in japanese.

The doctor responded in japanese. Yori looked like she was gonna cry.

"Yori, what's wrong?" Kim asked when the doctor turned back, "Is Ron all right? What happened?"

"Stoppable-san," Yori choked, "Is diagnosed with a spreading disease that has stayed within this country's air for years. Ever since World War 2."

"Wait," Kim swallowed, "Isn't that when..."

"The americans dropped the atom bomb on this very city and caused the people to suffer for years." Yori finished, "This is the exact same thing that has happened to Sadako many years ago."

"Are you talking about Sadako and The Thousand Paper Cranes?" Kim asked.

"Yes." Yori answered, "Now, Stoppable-san is diagnosed the exact same way. I don't know if he'll ever survive."

"Did Sadako survive the radiation?" Kim asked.

"I'm afraid not." Yori answered sadly, "Sadako died when she passed the 600th paper crane. After that, she died on October 31st. During the Obon Festival. Or, what you americans call, Halloween."

Kim's heart began to race and her stomach did flip flops. What if Ron had to suffer the same way? What if he never made it? Maybe there was Hope. But what if there wasn't any? Did Ron have to go through harmful surgeries when he was all ready harmed enough?

Kim's head began to ache. What was she gonna do?

Then, an idea sparked in her mind...

Is it good? Is it good so far? Let me know! Remember, no flames! The next chapter will be Chapter Two: Hope. Until then, see ya! ;-)

CelestialTime93