An entire year has passed since Kim Possible had her first mission with Ratchet and Clank. Within that time, Ratchet and Clank made their stay within Megapolis in the Bogon Galaxy while Kim returned to her life on Earth. Ever since then, they have always kept in touch with each other but they didn't reunite in person, not even once. Dr. Possible has also remained in touch with the duo. Clank's admirer made her home on Earth and has been very helpful at the space center, Dr. Possible workplace. Ratchet and Clank have also provided their services for the space center via a communicator, helping out Dr. Possible with a number of his projects. In addition to that, Ratchet and Dr. Possible have been working together on a few projects of their own, with both of them receiving benefits from them for their own reasons. Things have always remained routine for Kim and Ratchet with nothing majorly exciting happening to them…until just recently.
One day, Ratchet and Clank were at Clank's apartment, playing a game with each other. Ratchet: "Yeah-ha! My Blargian Snagglebeast devours your mutant swamp fly. Oh, yeah, I bet you didn't see that one comin-."
At that moment, Clank moved a piece forward. Ratchet: "Hey! What are you doing?" Clank: "Check and mate." Ratchet: "What? Th-th-th-that's cheating!" Clank: "On the contrary, the rules clearly state that the Blargian Snagglebeast has an allergic reaction to swamp flies that lasts 2 turns." Ratchet: "You know, you're a lot less fun to play this game with than Ron; he was always easy to beat."
Clank then looked at the TV screen. Clank: "Oooooh! It is on again."
On the TV was a show that Clank was starring on known as Secret Agent Clank. Ratchet played as a chauffeur, a part he clearly wasn't happy about. The show then went into commercial. Clank: "That was terrific." Ratchet: "Yeah, great. Can we change the channel?" Clank: "But the announcer said to stay tuned."
Ratchet snatched the remote in anger and changed the channel. As soon as he changed the channel, there was a news report on the TV of a planet called Veldin being attacked by a vicious alien race known as the Tyhrranoids. There were a group of robots called the Galactic Rangers that were fighting against the Tyhrranoids but they weren't doing well. The planet was reported that it is to be destroyed within a matter of hours.
After the news report, Ratchet became very agitated and stood up. Ratchet: "We're going home."
He walked out; Clank stayed where he was and watched him walk out. Clank: "Ratchet, wait!"
He followed after him.
Later on, the duo was on a landing pad where Ratchet's ship was. Ratchet had a cubed box with him. Clank: "Are you really going to go back over there to save it? But…Veldin is in the Solana Galaxy. We will never make it there in time, assuming we will be able to make it there at all." Ratchet: "Oh, yes we will, with this."
From the box, he pulled out a strange looking device. Clank: "Oh, no, not the gravimetric warp drive." Ratchet: "Uh, huh."
He tossed it into a small opening in the back of his ship. Clank: "The untested gravimetric warp drive?" Ratchet: "That's right." Clank: "The one you built from Blargian scrap metal?" Ratchet: "Dr. Possible and I have been working on this together via transmitters for days. He feels that it's ready for a test run and so do I. You coming?" Clank: "We are doomed."
They both entered the ship and flew off. Within an astonishingly short amount of time, they were able to return to the Solana Galaxy. Ratchet was thrilled by the rush. Ratchet: "You were saying?" Clank: "I stand corrected."
Clank, in an awkward position on his seat, straightened himself back up. Clank: "Hm…I would be certain that Dr. Possible will be pleased by this." Ratchet: "Heh, of course he will be; we both worked hard on this thing. Come on, I just hope we're not too late."
They eventually arrived at Planet Veldin and landed directly on the surface of the planet. As soon as they got out of the ship, they immediately got themselves involved in the fierce battle taking place. There were many Tyhrranoids all over the place, wreaking havoc on the planet just like what was reported on the news. Thankfully, Ratchet was able to handle himself just fine.
They soon ran into a few of the robots that were also seen on the news. Clank: "Hm…these must be the Galactic Rangers." 1st Ranger: "Hey, look, it's a new sergeant." Ratchet: "Huh?" 2nd Ranger: "Here, Sarge, take my gun."
The Ranger tossed a gun towards Ratchet. Ratchet: "Uh…thank you?" 1st Ranger: "There's too many of them! We're all gonna die!"
Ratchet readied the new weapon. Ratchet: "Not on my watch!"
With a new weapon at hand, he continued on the fight. He fought through more Tyhrranoids, after a short distance, he came up to a large garage. Inside was a Tyhrranoid that was on a small craft; one that was incredibly trigger-happy. 2 other Rangers stood along both sides of the garage. 1st Ranger: "Am I glad to see you, Sarge! We're pinned down by that enemy vehicle. Somebody's got to take it out." Ratchet: "Let me guess, that somebody is me." 2nd Ranger: "We got a volunteer. Here, Sarge. Take this!"
The Ranger tossed another gun towards Ratchet. 2nd Ranger: "We'll cover you…from back there."
The 2 Rangers ran off as far as they could go.
Ratchet used the new weapon and took out the destructive craft within a split second and ran in. There was a hole in the floor that he jumped into and ran through a tunnel. From outside the tunnel, he ran into several Tyhrranoid mechs and a few other dangerous vehicles. There were also dozens of crates containing ammo for both guns that he had acquired from the Rangers. All of the crates contained the Gadgetron logo, which gave Ratchet feelings of nostalgia. Ratchet: "Ah…it feels good to receive ammo from Gadgetron again; brings back memories of our old adventures, aye, pal?" Clank: "Ah, yes, that was before we met Ron and Ms. Possible." Ratchet: "Oh, yeah, that's right. I wonder how they're doing right now."
They kept going, fighting through more Tyhrranoids and their destructive weapons. They soon ran into a few more of the Rangers and a large drop ship. Ratchet: "What's the situation?" 2nd Ranger: "The 'noids have fallen back to a base in F-sector. We have orders to go in and take them out." 1st Ranger: "F-sector? No way! Game over, man! We're all gonna end up as scrap metal!"
The Ranger was about to walk on everyone, but Ratchet stopped him. Ratchet: "Get back in there, trooper! We've got a planet to save!"
Ratchet walked into the ship, both Rangers saluted him. Rangers: "Sir, yes, sir!"
They then followed after him. The drop ship flew off.
On the way to the destination, Clank began to notice something. Clank: "Hm…" Ratchet: "What?" Clank: "For a moment, I thought you were going to say…that thing that Ms. Possible usually says before the beginning of each of her missions." Ratchet: "You mean, "What's the sitch"? Hm, funny you should say that. I was thinking about that, but you know, I'm not Kim." Clank: "Well...you were becoming like one another little by little and you both have had a lot in common from the beginning. Both of you were so close, and yet, you seemed as though you drifting from one another. You have even stopped calling her by her real name. Why the sudden and inexplicable alteration in your relationship?" Ratchet: "Can we talk about this later!?"
Clank then became silent, concerned.
Soon enough, the drop ship flew above their destination. From there, Ratchet and the Rangers jumped out and skydived directly to the ground below.
As soon as they landed, they got right on to the battle. There were several Tyhrranoids within the surrounding area and they were indeed vicious and very fierce. Regardless, Ratchet and the Rangers were able to fight all of them off.
After the battle, Ratchet regrouped with the Rangers at the drop ship. Ranger: "Sir, we have an incoming transmission from the President."
A portable screen appeared, on the screen was a cat-like man with a dark reddish-brown colored fur and somewhat tall, pointy ears. President: "How are things on the front line, soldier?"
He then noticed Ratchet and Clank. President: "Is…is that…Secret Agent Clank?" Clank: "Greetings, sir, we are here to help." President: "Well, this is an honor. I can see that you brought your chauffeur along." Ratchet: "What? No, no, no, hold on a second, sir-"
Just then, the President looked in another direction and became startled by something. President: "Oh! Is that so?"
He then looked back towards the duo. President: "Gentlemen, it seems that an unidentifiable space station has just appeared in the galaxy. Oh, no, I'm worried about what this could be." Ratchet: "Let me have a look at that space station."
The screen switches on to the image of the space station in question. Ratchet: "Wait a minute, I recognize that design. That's…the Impossible Space Station of the Future!" Clank: "Hm…yes, that is the ISSF, alright. The exterior structure is indeed very distinguishable."
The screen was switched back to the President. President: "I'm glad that you recognize it, although, I don't know about the name. The words "impossible" and "future" seem very much out of place given the primitive characteristics of it." Clank: "Sir, that space station was built by some friends of ours on a very distant planet known as Earth. Their kind has yet to take up a lifestyle of space travel, so the assembling of spacecrafts such as this is much like an impossible dream to them, hence the seemingly unfitting name." President: "Hm…you don't say. Well, regardless, I need you both to investigate this pronto." Ratchet: "It will be our pleasure, sir. Let's go, Clank." Clank: "Ah, yes, this is indeed a reunion that I know you have been looking forward to."
They were soon approaching the ISSF. Ratchet started to press some buttons on the console. Clank: "I cannot believe that they have managed to assemble a second model of the ISSF within an entire year. I would assume that Dr. Possible has received much help in doing so." Ratchet: "Last I heard, he's had Global Justice pitch in with a lot of their intel and know-how on advanced technology. He would go on and on about how amazingly beneficial they have been to this project. I was also impressed by this." Clank: "Hm…interesting. Do you think Dr. Possible could be in there and has brought his family along, including Ms. Possible?" Ratchet: "I would think so, but there's only one way to find out."
He then pressed and held down one more button on the console. Ratchet: "This is Ratchet calling the ISSF. Do you read me?" Kim: "Ratchet? Is that really you!?" Ratchet: "Kim? Kim Possible!? I was hoping you would be in there!" Kim: "I would think that you want to enter, right?" Ratchet: "Yes! Will you allow me permission to dock?" Kim: "Sure, absolutely! Just hang on a minute."
Soon enough, one of the doors on the space station opened up and they were able to enter. As soon as they were inside, the ship landed in the docking bay and Ratchet and Clank got out. They immediately spotted Kim and Ron, smiling at them as they stood right next to each other. Kim: "Ratchet!"
She ran towards him and embraced him very closely. Ratchet: "Kim…" They stood in front of each other, very happy to be reunited. Kim: "It's so good to see you again." Ratchet: "Same to you. All those times spent chatting with you on the transmitters just doesn't feel the same as seeing you in person." Kim: "I feel the same way. Come on, my dad and I really want to show the place to you."
He walked off with her, Clank followed. They stopped in front of Ron. Ratchet: "Hey, Ron. How's it going?" Ron: "Oh, same old, same old, here and there" Clank: "I would assume that Rufus is also here with you." Rufus popped out of Ron's pocket. Rufus: "Ta-da!" Ratchet: "Yep, there's Rufus. Same place he's always been. Not much has changed, has it?"
Kim and Ron looked at each other, worried about something and then back at Ratchet. Kim: "Why don't we go head over to the other decks? My parents have been very anxious to see you again."
They then walked into a nearby elevator and were lifted up.
They arrived on one of the decks. Ratchet looked out, amazed at everything he saw. It was a very quaint living area, which came with a kitchen, a dining area and a living room on the other side of the room. There was also a hallway that leads to the bedrooms. Ratchet: "Whoa…"
He had a chance to walk into the middle of the living area and looked around. Ratchet: "This is amazing…! It looks a lot different from what Drakken and Shego did to the other one." Dr. P.: "So, you like what we've done with the place, ay, Ratchet?"
He then looked towards the hallway and spotted Dr. Possible and Mrs. Possible. Ratchet: "Dr. Possible!"
He rushed over to both of them.
As soon as Ratchet stopped directly in front of them, Dr. Possible laid his hand on his shoulder. Dr. P.: "It's been a while, hasn't it, my boy?" Ratchet: "I'll say it has!"
Mrs. Possible then gently embraced him for a brief moment. Mrs. P.: "It's so good to see you again, Ratchet." Ratchet: "I can't believe this! Wh-what are you guys doing all the way out here?" Mrs. P.: "We came to see you." Ratchet: "Really…?" Dr. P.: "Of course. We wanted to show you the brand new Impossible Space Station of the Future as well as the amazing new features that the other one didn't have." Ratchet: "I have to say, you guys have done a really great job. It looks a lot better than the first one." Dr. P.: "I think so, too. That first model was not one that I was particularly proud of. I mean sure I was finally able to work on my life-long dream, but there were some things about building that model that just didn't feel right throughout that entire process." Ratchet: "It probably had something to do with the men funding that project wanting to make your dream into a lethal weapon, not to mention one that was going to be used to wipe out all life on Earth." Dr. P.: "Yes, that sounded like the very reason for the whole process making me very uneven. Thank goodness you guys got rid of that nightmare. It allowed us to start anew and build my dream exactly what I wanted it to be. I am so glad of the work that we have done so far." Ratchet: "Uh…so far?" Dr. P.: "Yes, there are still a few more things that need to be done. We're currently working on an apartment room for our Kimmicub for when she's old enough to live on her own. There are also a few other maintenance work that are being cared for now. Jim and Tim are handling them as we speak." Ratchet: "Uh…mind telling me why the twins are taking care of that?" Dr. P.: "Well, they volunteered to deal with it. They have been very eager with working on this since the very beginning and, let me tell you, handling any and all forms of work that needs to be done couldn't make them any happier." Wade: "Oh, that's right and they have been doing a really great job at a lot of the maintenance work." Ratchet: "Huh? Did someone turn on a COMM Link just now?" Wade: "Uh…actually, I'm right over here, Ratchet."
They looked over and spotted Wade standing alongside both Jim and Tim. Ratchet: "Wade? Is that you?" Jim, Tim: "Clank!"
Jim and Tim ran over towards Clank. Jim: "Hey, Clank, long time, no see." Tim: "How have you been?" Jim: "We really missed you." Tim: "I can't believe we're able to see again." Clank: "Uh…it is good to see you again, too, gentlemen." Ratchet: "Wade! I can't believe it! Are you really here? Like, in person?" Wade: "That's right. I came here with Ron and the Possibles to help out Dr. Possible with the few final touches."
He then walked up to Ratchet. Wade: "But I have to say, I'm really glad to be here. I get a chance to come face to face with a real life alien for the first time ever! I've been looking forward to this since the day we first met you! This is so cool! I really get to observe you up close and in person!" Ratchet: "Uh…I really don't…hey, what about Clank? Isn't he someone else that you've wanted to take a closer look at?" Wade: "Oh? Clank? Yeah, I have been looking forward to also checking out alien robots." Jim: "Not now!" Tim: "We called first dibs on Clank." Jim: "We're very fascinated with alien robots." Tim: "They're the coolest." Jim: "You can check him out after we're done." Tim: "Yeah! Wait your turn." Wade: "Um…OK…" Dr. P.: "By the way, Ratchet, I can tell that you've been using that gravimetric warp drive we've been working on together." Ratchet: "I sure have. It works a lot better than we have dreamt of. It exceeded even my highest expectations." Dr. P.: "Glad to hear it, my boy. We make a great team." Ratchet: "Yeah, we have." Mrs. P.: "But what are you doing all the way out here in this other galaxy?" Ratchet: "Clank and I came here after we saw a news report of my home planet, Veldin, being invaded by a nasty alien race known as the Tyhrranoids. We were fighting them a little while before we arrived here." Mrs. P.: "So, you saw your home planet in danger and came all the way here to its rescue? What a guy." Kim: "Um…guys? May…Ron and I have a word with Ratchet in…private?"
Both of Kim's parents and Wade looked at her as though they seemed concerned about something. Ron also seemed worried Dr. P.: "Uh…sure, Kimmicub. We'll…leave you guys alone."
He and Mrs. Possible went over for Jim and Tim, grabbed them both and pulled them back with them into the hallway. Wade stopped to look back before walking back into the hallway with the Possibles.
Kim and Ron were alone with Ratchet and Clank. Ratchet: "So, how have you guys been? I haven't seen you guys in a long time." Ron: "But didn't you chat with KP a few days ago?" Ratchet: "I meant I haven't seen you guys in person." Ron: "Oh…uh, right…" Kim: "Um…Ratchet. There's something I need to tell you. Ron and I…We're…dating."
Ratchet was very dumbfounded by this. At first, it was very difficult for him to react any other way. Little by little, his mood began to change. Ratchet: "That…that…that's great! Oh, wow! I knew you guys would end up together one day!" Ron: "You…you did?" Ratchet: "Yeah, of course! You both seemed so close to each other. It seemed like it was bound to happen sooner or later!" Ron: "So…you're not mad or upset about this?" Ratchet: "No, not at all. Besides, Kim and I already had a talk about us. She feels that she should be with someone her own species and…I agree with her. I can't keep her from her kind." Ron: "Uh…you guys…you're sure about this, right? KP, are you really…" Kim: "Yes, Ron! I…I made my decision…!"
Everyone stood quiet for a bit. Just then, the President's transmission broke the silence. President: "So, gentlemen, how's the search within the mysterious space station going? Did you find anything lethal within…?"
He then spotted Kim and Ron. President: "What in the…!? What are these strange creatures!?" Ratchet: "Whoa! Relax, Mr. President! These are friends of ours from Earth. This is Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable." Clank: "And let us not forget Ron's pet naked mole rat Rufus."
Rufus popped out of Ron's pocket again. Rufus: "Hi." President: "Well, it is a pleasure to meet you both and especially you, little Rufus. I am just so relieved that the space station does not belong to Dr. Nefarious." Kim and Ron both snickered. Clank: "Uh…Dr. Nefarious, sir?" Ratchet: "Yeah…I remember hearing the name on that news report. They mentioned that it is believed he was responsible for that Tyhrranoid invasion on Veldin." President: "I'm afraid that's all true. We must put a stop to him immediately." Kim: "And how do you guys plan on doing that?" President: "Well, as we know, there has been only 1 man who has ever faced him and survived." Ron: "And who is this man?" President: "I have just received a top secret report on that man's whereabouts. Here, take a look."
They watched a show called "Nature's Mysteries" of an all-too familiar figure seen in a jungle on a planet called Florana. Kim: "Oh, you cannot be serious…" Ron: "Uh, that "top secret report" looks a lot more like an episode of a TV show." President: "Regardless, we need you to find this man. The fate of the galaxy may depend on it." Kim: "Uh, I think not. The fate of the galaxy should depend on someone, oh, I don't know, much more competent and trustworthy?" Ratchet: "Kim may have a point. I mean, are you sure this is the guy we need, Mr. President? He seems like kind of a…you know…wacko." President: "You both may be right, but he's the best chance we've got." Ron: "Is he for real?" Kim: "I'm afraid so." President: "I know you won't let me down…right?" Ratchet: "Uh…well…" Kim: "Don't worry, Mr. President, we're already on it." Ratchet: "Wait! Hold on a second. We? Such as…uh…Are you…you're not planning to…are you really…?" Kim: "That's right, Ratchet. Ron and I will be coming, too. This will be like a great opportunity to get reacquainted after an entire year of just communication with you via COMM links. You are OK with that, right?" Ratchet: "Are you kidding me? I have always been looking forward to this. It will be just like old times." Kim: "Great! Ron and I will get ourselves ready. Let's go, Ron."
She walked off. Ron: "I'm right behind you, KP."
He rushed off after her. Ratchet and Clank stood by and watched them walk off. Clank: "Hm…did you…honestly believe that they would end up together?" Ratchet: "What? Uh…yeah! Of course I believe that!"
Clank looked at him in a discontent and suspicious manner. Ratchet: "Don't give me that look! I really did believe that they would." Clank: "Right…another thing, are you…agreeable with her being with Ron?" Ratchet: "Yes, I'm OK with it! Really! I…I just want her to be happy and if being with her own kind does that, then…I'll always be supportive of that."
Clank then brought out a concerned look on his face.
Much time later, everyone met up at the docking bay. Kim and Ron were in their mission outfits. Kim's family and Wade were seeing Kim, Ratchet, Ron and Clank on their way. Dr. P.: "So you and Ron really are leaving with Ratchet and Clank?" Kim: "Yes, we want to help them with their mission. They've done so much for us last time and we still want to return the favor." Dr. P.: "Well, then, I won't stop you. I know that you are in capable hands whenever Ratchet's around. Ratchet, I'm counting on you, I know you will keep my Kimmicub safe." Ratchet: "Of course, Dr. Possible."
Then, Mrs. Possible went over and embraced both Kim and Ratchet then kissed both of them on their foreheads. Mrs. P.: "Be careful, you 2, I really want you to always be there for each other no matter what." Kim: "We will, mom." Wade: "I'll remain in touch with you via the Kimmunicator whenever you need me. Good luck, you guys." Ratchet: "Ok, we're heading out. See ya."
The group walked over towards the ship. Kim's family and Wade waved goodbye. Ratchet pressed a switch on his glove that opened up the ship's backseats. Kim and Ron climbed in and sat in those backseats with Kim sitting behind the driver's seat. Ratchet seemed despondent by this. He then brushed it off and jumps in. Clank got into the front seat and sat next to Ratchet. Clank: "Um…Ratchet?"
Ratchet looked at his friend, trying not to show any emotions. Ratchet: "Let's just continue on with our assignments."
The ship launched out of the docking bay. A little while afterwards, Wade and the twins went back towards the elevator lift. Kim's parents still stood by and looked out into space. Mrs. P.: "I really hope this mission brings Kim and Ratchet close to each other again." Dr. P.: "I don't think they could be any closer. It's just that our Kimmicub is very adamant about being with someone her own kind." Mrs. P.: "But doesn't she realize that it's OK for her to be with someone of a different species, I mean Ratchet really does care about her." Dr. P.: "I know and he is willing to do everything he can to keep her happy even if it means having to bury his true feelings for her."
Kim's mom seemed somewhat distraught. Dr. P.: "Yes, it eats away at me, too, but they're young, they will figure it out, I hope."
At that time, as Ratchet flies the ship, the entire group remained silent for a bit. Ron: "So, uh…our first destination, it's that jungle planet, right?" Ratchet: "Yeah, that's right. We need to find the mysterious figure we saw on that footage." Ron: "Oh, man, I don't like how this is going. Jungles are full of all sorts of dangerous creatures, such as vicious piranhas, terrifying bugs, deadly man-eating plants, or worse; vicious, horrifying, terrible rabid monkeys!" Ratchet: "Is he still afraid of monkeys, Kim?" Kim: "Unfortunately, yes." Clank: "But you knew that our destination would be that jungle, shouldn't you have stayed behind, Ron?" Ron: "No way, Clank! I have been almost everywhere with KP and if she's braving the dangers of other worlds within this galaxy, then so am I." Ratchet: "Even if it means having to face the "vicious, terrifying, horrible rabid" monkeys?" Ron: "Yes, especially that! Besides, KP and I have faced worse." Clank: "You are certain that you knew they would end up together, right?" Ratchet: "Yes! Of course! I mean, Ron is willing to risk facing his worst fears for her. He cares about her, is that not obvious?"
Clank seemed somewhat suspicious.