Kim Possible is owned by Disney.
Not the End of the World.
By LaaArtWrtr.
The woman entered the lab where the Boss was watching the computer screens. "I've made my decision. I will use number 8 as my test subject. Please prepare yourself for your next assignment." "Yes Boss!" She replied.
Chapter 2 – Why were you holding her hand?
Ron returned to his house, feeling down. He was able to greet his parents and managed to make it up to his room before collapsing on his bed.
Ron lay back on his bed staring at the ceiling. He started thinking about his love life. He put his finger up in the air, about to proclaim a fundamental truth… what he said was "I got nothing."
He suddenly jumped up from his bed and grabbed Rufus, and headed out the door.
"Mom, Dad I'm going out for a walk," he called to his parents as he walked out his front door. "Ronald, don't forget that we are leaving tonight for our trip. Are you going to be all right by yourself?" Ron's father called back. "Sure, Pop," Ron replied. "Don't forget to take a sweater." His mom called out to him. "Yeah sure mom it's only the middle of summer," he grumbled to himself.
"Hey Artie, how's it going?" he called out to Artie Stockman, the one media person who sometimes hung out outside his house. Ron was not anywhere near as popular as Kim and so didn't get near as much publicity or media. "Hey Ron", Artie called back. "Can you give me the scoop? What's the deal with you and Possible? Trouble in Paradise?" "Sorry, no scoop Artie. Nothin but love, baby, nothing but love." "Ahh come on, man…" Ron just waved a two finger salute towards him as he headed down the street.
Artie watched as Ron walked away. "I think he bears watching…"
"Man," Ron thought. "How do they find out these things so fast? I think someone in GJ must have a big mouth."
Ron decided that he needed to clear his head and see if it would help him with his dilemma. He headed for Middleton Park. Walking through the park, he discussed the situation with his friend Rufus.
"The way I see it, there's only one thing to do." He said. "I have to quit Team Possible".
"Yeah I know Kim and I have been doing this for a long time, and Kim will probably try and talk me out of it. I would hope so anyway. But let's face it. I'm not really an asset out there. I'm more like the comedy relief. But it won't be funny if Kim gets hurt. And it really won't be funny if I get hurt! And just because I'm not part of Team Possible doesn't mean Kim and I couldn't have a relationship. Yeah, she could go on missions maybe with someone from GJ. I'm sure Will Du would jump at the chance to go with her. Even if he is a jerk. And when she got back, I could be waiting with a hot meal, maybe rub her shoulders, and then a little Ron-shine."
"But GJ won't be recruiting Kim until the end of high school. I think. So maybe I'll have to stick around until then. I think I need to go back to being the sidekick rather than a partner. Cause let's face it, Kim only made me a partner because of the Diablo's mission. And because I'm her boyfriend. I think I work better when I'm just a sidekick, anyway. I make a great distraction. There's just less pressure, too."
"So tomorrow, I'll just go to Kim and tell her I'm going back to sidekick and I think that she should take the offer from GJ. It's the best thing for her future, and so it's the best thing for our future. What do you think, Rufus?"
His friend looked at him from his perch on Ron's shoulder, and shrugged, "Uhh I dunno?" "Thanks that's real helpful, Rufus".
Ron continued walking through the park. He said to Rufus, "Hey Rufus, what say we head down to Bueno Nachos and get some Nacos? I'm buying." Rufus was in perfect agreement and Ron headed toward the local Buenos Nachos. It had recently re-opened under new management after the Diablos incident. As he headed out of the park, he started singing The Naked Mole Rat Song softly to himself. "What is that, that freaky thing…"
Ron stopped suddenly and looked around. "Ok, something is wrong. I think my monkey sense is tingling…"
He suddenly did a back flip, sending Rufus flying, and struck his monkey kung fu pose. Just then a blur of motion came at him. His body seemed to move on its own as he blocked a series of hand and foot thrusts that seemed to come from everywhere. He finally grabbed at an arm and flipped his assailant to the ground and pinned her arms down.
"Hello Yori", Ron said. "Hello, Stoppable-San. I see that you have not forgotten all your training," Yuri said. "Mind telling me why you attacked me?" "I was just saying hello." She suddenly lifted her face up to his and kissed him.
Ron's brain suddenly froze in shock. He was so surprised that he didn't do anything for a moment. Then he suddenly jumped up and back into his monkey kung fu pose and said "Whoa, hold it."
Yori burst out laughing, "Oh Stoppable-san. You and your American style humor." "Listen, Yori, my American style girl friend will not be amused…"
Yori looked at him from her reclining position. She was still on her back resting on her elbows. She was dressed in a short green plaid skirt with a white blouse. Ron gulped and looked away. "Ron-san, will you not help me up?" Yori asked sticking her hand toward him. "Hmm… Ok, Yori, but no kissing." Ron reached for her hand, "Here you go, hey!"
Ron suddenly found himself flat on his back, looking at up at Yori as she straddled him. Her beautiful brown eyes. She lowered her lips…"Yowch!" Ron screamed. "You bid my node!" he yelled as he grabbed at his nose.
"Stoppable-san, I see you need more training in the ways of the ninja. You must always expect the unexpected."
Yori jumped off Ron and helped him up. She then backed away and bowed. Ron returned the bow, still holding his nose. "I bring you greetings from Sensei and the students of Yamanushi." "I give you greetings from, uh, the students of Middleton High and uh…" Yori smiled. "It is good to see you again, Ron-San." Ron stepped forward and gave Yori a friendly hug. "Hey it's good to see you, too."
Ron said "So, are you hungry? I was just on my way to get a naco and a chimirito at the local Buenos Nachos, and since it appears that you do have an appetite…" Ron finished as he rubbed his nose. "It would be my honor to join you, Ron-san." Yori replied. "But I have important news from Sensei…" Ron said, "So we'll talk, we'll eat, it's all good. Come on. Hey Rufus, come on." Rufus glared at Ron. "Oh, come on. Don't be like that Ruf. How about I buy you TWO Grande size chimiritos?" "Yay! Let's go," Rufus said as he climbed into Ron's pocket. Ron held out his arm and Yori took it as they walked first over to the backpack she had hidden behind a tree and then towards Buenos Nachos. They didn't notice the pizza delivery van that followed them a short distance behind.
"Did you get that?" Artie asked his partner, Connie Under inside the van. "Yep," she said. "I guess she's why they're having problems…" Artie said.
Kim was sitting in her family room, looking like she was watching TV. In reality, she was thinking about her boyfriend.
"I can't believe how I yelled at him. I never did that when we were just friends. It was like I was a freaking lunatic."
"Kim?" "Kim?" "Earth to Kim?" Ann Possible was calling out to Kim. "Huh? Yeah Mom?" Kim finally answered. "Could you come out to the kitchen for a moment?"
Kim shrugged her shoulders and walked into the kitchen. "What's up, mom?" Ann Possible looked at he daughter for a moment and said "Did something happen between you and Ron?" "Uh, what makes you say that, mom?"
"Honey, I have known Ron almost as long as I've known you, and I can tell when either of you is upset. Do you want to talk about it?"
Kim hesitated for a moment. "Well Mom, it's like this…" Kim then told her mom what had transpired that day, and what had been happening on the missions since the Diablos mission.
"And I feel so bad for blowing up like that at Ron. He is my best friend and my boy friend. I don't know why, but ever since we have become a couple, it seems that we just don't click as a team anymore." "How are getting along as a couple?" "Great! I think. Well most of the time. After a mission lately, we kind of have problems. I guess I've been pretty hard on him. I really love Ron, Mom. But sometimes he drives me crazy! And then there are times when we're together that I want to be with him forever. I want to marry him, have his chil…" Kim stopped, blushing. "You two aren't really engaged, are you?" "MOM!" Dr Possible laughed softly. "I'm just teasing, Sweetie."
"But lately, when we go out on a mission, it feels like I'm going out with a stranger. He keeps trying to protect me, he is even clumsier than usual, and it just doesn't seem the same. And then afterwards…"
Ann Possible thought for a moment. "Kim, as I see it, you are now in three separate relationships: 1 – You're part of the Team Possible relationship, 2 – You're part of a relationship as a couple, and 3 – You're in a best friends relationship. Maybe that's just too many relationships to have."
"But mom! What relationship should I give up? I couldn't bear to lose Ron as a friend, and don't want to lose him as a boyfriend, I love him!" "How important are your missions to you?" "What do you mean, mom?"
"Honey, would it be so bad if you just gave up the missions?" "Mom… I don't know if I could do that. I'd feel guilty if I could help someone and I didn't."
"Besides, Global Justice is offering me a job when I graduate from high school," Kim added.
"What about college?" "So not the drama, Mom. I would still be going to college; it would actually be a scholarship program. They have several colleges that I could go to. I want to go to one that Ron can get into too."
"Is Ron going to be joining Global Justice?" Ann asked. "They didn't offer him a job yet. But they will." "How can you be so sure?" "Cause I told them that I wouldn't join without him!" "And what was their response to that?"
Kim looked at her mom and said "I don't know. They really haven't responded yet." Ann Possible hesitated and then said "Honey, I don't know if it's a good idea to put your own plans on hold because of Ron." "Mom, Ron is the best thing in my life. Besides, if GJ doesn't want us both, then I can still get my own scholarships. I already have offers…"
"And what about Ron? Are his grades good enough for college?" Mrs Possible asked. "Don't worry mom. I'll be working with Ron this year. My potential boy WILL be ready." "Does he know that?"
"I know what's best for my Ronnie." Kim said with a smile.
Ron and Yori walked into the local Buenos Nacos. Ron led her to his usual table. "Wait here, Yori, and I'll get us some snackage."
Ron walked over to the counter and saw Ned working the counter. "Ned, my man! The usual please. Plus a Naco and large ice tea for my friend." Ron said. Rufus chattered from his pocket, "Oh and 2 Grande size chimiritos for Ruf."
Ned looked at Ron with a puzzled look on his face. He leaned close to Ron and said, "Uh Ron, who is that? Did you dump Kim?" "What! Oh no, dude. She's just a friend who's come to visit. Kim knows her, too. We're all good." Ron whispered back. "Well I thought, you know, there have been some things on the internet…" Ned began.
"Ned, you should know not to believe everything you see on the web." Ron said, "Now how bout whipping up some snackage for my friend and I, please and thank you." "Sure, Ron. I knew you wouldn't do that to Kim."
Ron grabbed the trays that Ned shortly provided and headed back to Yori. "Man, I can't believe people will believe the worst of people, just because they see it on some website." Ron grumbled to himself.
Ron sat down at the table and passed Yori her food. Yori looked at the tray and said, "Ron-san, are you sure this is edible?" Ron laughed and said "Sure, Yori. Watch me." With that, Ron used both hands to scoop up his Grande Nacos and stuffed it is his face. "Mmmhm See? Yummy mmhm and nutritious mmhm. Now you try." Yori said, "Okay, Ron-san if you say so." Yori grabbed her food with both hands and attempted to follow Ron's example. "Mmhmm. It is quite mmhm yummy. But is it truly nutritious, Ron-san?"
Ron took one look at Yori's cheese covered face and burst out laughing. Rufus looked up from his large chimirito and fell over backwards laughing, almost falling off the table. "I think we're going to need more napkins." Ron said. Yori laughed and reached for her napkin. "Here let me help," Ron said as he reached over with a spare napkin, wiping the gooie cheese from her face. "I think next time you should use a fork." Ron said.
"Hey Ron. What's up." Monique Dubois said as she reached the table. Ron jumped up slightly in surprise. Monique was a friend of Kim and Ron. Monique shared an interest in cloths with Kim, and wrestling with Ron.
"Mon, you scared the crap out of me." Ron said. "Guilty conscience, Ron?" Monique said with a frown on her face. "What?" Ron said. "I'm just saying, you're here with some strange girl and I don't see any sign of my friend Kim." Monique said, with an emphasis on 'my friend'.
"I see you've seen the website also," Ron said. "Monique, I would like you to meet a friend of Kim's and mine, Yori Takato. Yori, this is Monique Dubois"
"So, Kim knows this girl? And where did you meet?" She asked suspiciously. "I met her last year when I was part of the student exchange program. Remember, Yori actually was here a few months ago also. I think you might have met then?" "Hmm. Ok maybe I did." Turning to Yori, she said "What do you have to say for yourself, girlfriend." "It is nice to meet you again, Monique is it? A friend of Ron-san I hope will be my friend also." Yori replied. "As long as you understand what the situation is, friend", Monique said as she glared at Yori.
There was an uncomfortable silence. Finally, Ron broke the silence. "Uh, Yeah. Mon, would you mind letting Yori and I have a little privacy, please. We have some private stuff to talk about, if you don't mind." "Humph. Yeah, I'll see you around" Monique said as she stalked away.
"She seemed somewhat as you say, tweeked. Is something wrong with you and Possible-san?" Yori asked. "We're having a slight bump in our relationship. But it will blow over. I love her, you know." Ron said sincerely.
"But let's talk about other things. What did you want to tell me, Yori?" Yori reached across the table and held Ron's hands. "Ron-san, you know I am always here for you. Do you wish to tell me about your troubles with Kim-san?" Ron thought about it for a moment. Then he started to tell Yori all that had happened from the Diablo mission to the last mission and Kim's blow-up through to his decision to tell Kim to join Global Justice without him.
Yori was silent for a moment. She then told Ron, "Ron-san, come with me back to Yamanuchi. That is what I have come to tell you. I think it will help you with your pain." "Yori, I can't go back now. I need to work things out with KP. This will be our first semester as a couple and I would like to enjoy it. Maybe, next semester…"
"Ron-san, you know you are the Chosen one. Your destiny is soon to be fulfilled. You must be ready when it comes for you." Yori pleaded with Ron. Ron said, "Yori, I know that you and Sensei think that I'm the chosen one. But I think some kind of mistake has been made. Even when my Mystical Monkey Power is working, I don't know if I honestly feel that I'm the Chosen one. Yori, it was an accident that I even got monkey powers. If it hadn't been for Wade tricking me into going to Monkey Fists lair…" Yori stopped him. "I know the story of how you got the Mystical Powers, Ron-san."
"Ron-san," Yori continued, "You are not the Chosen one because you have Mystical Monkey Powers. You have Mystical Monkey Powers because you are the Chosen one! That is why you can control the Lotus blade! That is one of the reasons that Sensei wants you to return with me, so that you can learn to control the MMP." "Yori, I'm sorry, but I'm not going. Not yet. I know that Sensei is very wise and I respect him a lot. But I really do believe that some kind of mistake has been made. As a matter of fact, I'm thinking of asking Sensei how do get rid of the MMP." "Ron-san, this is not something that you can just give up. It is now part of what you are."
"So what you're saying is that I don't get a choice. Well, I'm making a choice now. If Sensei won't help me, I'll do it on my own. Maybe Monty Fisk will help me…" "Stoppable-san! You should not even joke of such things. Monkey Fist is an evil man." "Yori, there are a lot of evil men running the world right now. What's one more, more or less? Do you really think he can take over the world with a bunch of monkeys?"
Yori just at looked at Ron with a frown on her face. "Ron-san, I know you do not truly believe this. If this were so, I might as well leave now…" "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you," Ron said as he squeezed her hand. "Yori, I don't know if my folks will even let me go to Japan. They still don't know the truth about the school you know." Ron said. "And then there's Kim. We would have to discuss it, too"
"How long are you planning on staying in Middleton?" Ron asked. "Long enough to convince you to go with me." Yori replied with a smile. Ron smiled back. "I hope you packed a large bag. Where are you staying?" "I was hoping I could stay with you, if that is all right."
Ron thought about it. "Hmm, I don't know how KP will feel about that. Oh heck, it's not like we're going to be shacked up in a hotel somewhere or something."
"Come on, it's getting late. Let's go home and sleep on it tonight. I don't think my folks will mind you using the guest room." Ron said as he picked up Yori's backpack.
Ron waved at Ned and Monique as Yori and he left Bueno Nachos. Monique was staring daggers at the two of them but Ron decided to just ignore her. "I am not doing anything wrong, Monique," he thought to himself. Ron didn't notice Artie and Connie sitting in a corner booth with a small black brief case pointing at them as they left. "Did you get that?" Artie asked. "Yep." Connie replied. "This just keeps getting better and better," Artie said as they left the table to follow them.
It was about late when Yori and Ron arrived at the Stoppable residence. "Please be quiet Yori. I don't want to wake up the rents." Ron said as he was softly closing the front door. As he passed a hall table he saw a note left by his parents. "Ronnie, your father and I have left on our business trip to Atlanta. We will be back in a few days. I left some food in the freezer for you if you get tired of that Bueno Nacho food. Love Mom."
"Well snap. I forgot that the parental units were going on that business trip. Now I'm here alone with Yori. Calm down Ron-man. This doesn't change anything; she is still sleeping in the guest room." Ron turned to Yori and said "Well Yori I wanted you to meet my parents, but I forgot that they were leaving on a business trip tonight."
Yori smiled at him. "Well heh let me show you the guest room heh", Ron said nervously rubbing the back of his neck. He led Yori down the hall toward the guest room.
"Well here it is," Ron said as he placed her backpack on the bed. "There's a bathroom through that door and I'll get you some fresh linen." He left for a moment and when he came back he said, "Okey doke, here are some fresh whoa!" Yori stood there naked, having taken off her clothes, and said, "Ron-san, do have something I can sleep in?"
Ron covered his eyes and turned around. "Uh yeah uh I think I can lend you uh a night shirt uh something." He stammered as he rushed out of the room.
"Ok Ok Ok, no need to panic I'm sure it's a cultural thing and she is NOT trying to seduce you. Get a grip dude!"
Ron ran up to his room and found one of his hockey jerseys and headed back to the guest room. He covered his eyes with one hand as he threw the jersey through the door. "Here you go, Yori", he called out. "Thank you, Ron-san," Yori said as she pulled the jersey over her head. "Yeah, well I think I'll head up to my room, getting kind of sleepy…"
"Ron-san…" Ron slowly came back into the room and saw that Yori had gotten into bed. "Aren't you going to kiss me good night?" "Uh, ok, I can do that," Ron said and went closer to the bed. He leaned over and kissed Yori on the cheek. "Good-Night, Ron-san." "Good Night, Yori."
Ron left the room and went upstairs to his room. Yori smiled to herself and thought, "He WILL come back with me."
Ron undressed down to a t-shirt and boxers. As it was a warm night, he decided to forgo his pajamas and slipped into his own bed. He was about to turn the light off when he thought to himself, "I'm going to call KP."
He reached for his Kiminicator and used the cell phone function to call Kim. "I hope she's up."
"Hi Ronnie" Kim answered almost immediately. "Hey KP. I just wanted to say good night. I hope I'm not calling too late." "Not at all, I'm glad you called, I was worried that you were still mad at me…" "Umm, Kim, I wasn't mad at you when I left, I really was just tired." Ron lied. "Ron, are you sure? After the way I acted…" "Hey I deserved everything you said to me. If anything I was mad at myself."
"Ron, you didn't deserve to be treated like that. I'm ashamed that I would treat someone I love like crap. I love you, Ron Stoppable. I had no right…" Ron cut her off, "Kim, you were acting as part of Team Possible, not as my girlfriend." "Ronnie, I am so sorry. You never deserve that kind of treatment from me, no matter how you mess up."
"KP, are you busy tomorrow? I need to talk to you about some serious stuff. But I would like to do it face to face. I just learned something today and we need to talk." "Ok, Ron. Uh would you like me to come over now?" Kim asked. Ron thought for a moment. "No, it can wait until tomorrow."
"Oh snap!" Kim explained. "What's wrong?" "I just remembered, I promised to spend the day with Cousin Larry. Unless you would like to join us?" Kim finished with a definite puppy dog pout voice. "I'm glad I'm not using the video function, I know a puppy dog pout voice when I hear it." Ron said laughing. "Uh, you know Kim, I have some stuff to take care of too, so I might as well do it tomorrow. Maybe I can come over for dinner?"
"Well I'm actually going to be at Larry's place so I feel a little weird inviting you over. Now if we were engaged…" Kim finished laughing. "Whoa, KP, don't scare me off there." Ron said, also laughing.
"Ok. I think I can last one day without seeing you. Hey Kim, I love you." "I love you too, Ronnie."
"Good Night, KP." "Good Night." Ron put down his Kiminicator and turned off the light.
As he lay on his bed he thought to himself, "Hey I forgot to tell Kim about Yori. Oh well I'll tell her tomorrow." With that he rolled over and said "Good night, Rufus" and went to sleep.
Ron woke up slowly and thought to himself, "Has Rufus gained weight or something?" He opened his eyes and looked into the eyes of Yori, who was lying snuggled in his arms. "Uh, Yori, didn't you sleep in the guest room last night?" "I got cold, Ron-san." Yori replied. "Yori, it's about 80 degrees right now." Ron said as he moved off the bed.
"Ok, this is not a cultural thing." Ron felt himself growing annoyed. "What is your damage, Yori? You know that I have a girlfriend. I thought you understood that. I can't have you doing these things to me. If Kim were to find out about this..." Ron stood glaring at Yori with his hands on his hips.
Yori got out of the bed and bowed her head. "I am sorry, Ron-san." She moved closer to Ron and looked into his eyes. "It is just that… I think I would be better for you than Possible-san. She does not respect you like I do. I know that you are a great warrior. She just treats you as her servant. I love you, Ron-san, as a woman. She does not love you. For her, you are only a 'crush', to be forgotten when some pretty boy comes along."
Ron stared at Yori. "You don't know what you're talking about. Kim loves me and I love her. I plan on marrying her, Yori. I'm sorry, but you and I can't be together. If you still want to be my friend, you had better just get that through your head." With that, Ron left the room.
"Man, I'm sorry I had to do that. But she deserved it. She doesn't know Kim the way I do. She doesn't know me the way Kim does." Ron shook his head. "I don't want to lose Yori as a friend. But she needs to back off."
Ron went down stairs and decided to get the morning paper from the front porch. He walked outside the door of his house, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. "Ok where's that paper." He thought to himself, looking around.
Suddenly, he heard the sound of cameras going off, and then cries of "Ron" and "Stoppable over here." He looked up to see a crowd of reporters and photographers yelling his name. "Great Googly Moogly!" he cried as he tried to rush back into his house, realizing that he was dressed only in his t-shirt and boxers. Just as he was getting to door, Yori rushed out, still dressed in the shirt he had given her to sleep in the night before. "Ron-san, are you all right?" Yori cried. "Oh, SNAP!" Ron yelled as another round of photos was taken. He pushed Yori back into the house and locked the door.
Ron looked through the front window of his house out at the crowd of reporters stationed on the street in front of his house. His hastily closed the curtains to the window and the other windows to the lower floor of his house. "What the hell was that about?" Ron thought to himself. "Why are all those people in front of my house? They usually hang out in front of Kim's house. I don't get it."
"Ron-san, are you all right?" Yori asked. "Uh yeah, I don't know what that was about, but I think we are going to have to leave by the back door if we go out today."
Yori started to head toward the guest room, then stopped and said "Ron-san, I am very sorry for what I said earlier about you and Possible-san. I have dishonored myself and I hope you can forgive me." Yori then bowed to Ron.
Ron bowed back. "It's all right Yori. As long as you understand the way it is, let's forget about it. I consider you to be a good friend, and I hope you always will be."
"Yori, why don't you go take a shower in the guest bath, while I take mine in my bath upstairs, and afterwards I'll fix us some breakfast." "Actually, I would like to spar with you today, Ron-san. I want to see how much you really remember from school. So I think we should not have a large breakfast." Ron looked at Yori with a pained expression on his face. "Do we have to?" "Come Stoppable-san. It will be good for you to get some exercise this morning. Then you may cook me breakfast." "Oh, all right. If we must," Ron grumbled. "Ok, I will go and change into my gi, and you should also Stoppable-san." Yori said as she headed for the guest room.
About 15 minutes later, Yori and Ron were in the backyard and ready for their workout. They bowed to each other. Then Yori went on the attack. She came at Ron quickly and hard. Ron seemed to block her blows without any effort and soon he counter attacked. As the sparred, Yori noted that his eyes seemed to change color, from their normal brown to a deep blue. Yori suddenly backed away and said "Hai!" and bowed to Ron. Ron instantly stopped and bowed back.
"The MMP seem to be working now, Ron-san," Yori said as she wiped the sweat from her brow. "Yeah, I wish I knew why it comes and goes. It seemed like everything was moving in slow motion just now." "Are you ready to continue?" Yori asked. "If we must," Ron said with a smile.
Yori and Ron continued to spar throughout the morning. Yori noticed that Ron's eyes would have a blue cast to them when the MMP was working, and he could easily block her attempts. When the cast was absent, she had no trouble breaking through his defenses. Finally when the sun was high in the sky, Yori said "I think that is enough for now, Ron-san."
Yori and Ron wiped the sweat off themselves, with some towels that Ron had brought earlier. "Man, I wish I could count on these powers. I would be way more helpful on missions." Ron said. "That is why I think it is important that you return to Japan with me, Ron-san. I think that Sensei may know or may at least have some idea on what you can do to better control you abilities."
"Yori, I really don't want to argue about this anymore. I not going until the end of this semester, at least," Ron said, annoyance evident in his voice. "But, Ron-san…"
"I said drop it." Ron said as he walked back toward the house. Yori stood there for a moment and the suddenly leaped at Ron's back. Ron turned his eyes glowing a deep blue and without any effort blocked the attack, grabbing Yori in the air and throwing her to the ground.
Ron looked down at Yori's still form, almost in a trance. He then suddenly seemed to snap out of it, crying "Yori," and bending down to check on his friend. "Yori, are you all right?" Ron asked frantically. Yori moaned and opened her eyes. "I am uh ok, Ron-san." She sat up shaking her head. Ron helped her to her feet. "Yori, I am so sorry. Are you sure you're ok?" Yori smiled, although still a bit shaken. "I am ok, Ron-san. I should have been more careful. I did not expect you to do that." "Hey, I thought you were supposed to expect the unexpected. Some ninja you turned out to be." Ron said.
Yori burst out laughing with Ron soon joining her. "Hey let's hit the showers and get some lunch. I'm buying." Ron finally said. Yori nodded and headed to the shower. Ron sighed and headed up to his bathroom, where he made sure to lock the door.
Yori undressed and started the shower. She sat on the edge of the toilet and cried to herself. She then got in the shower and washed the tears from her face. "He will return with me. He will!"
An hour later, Ron and Yori were headed for Bueno Nachos for lunch. As they ate, Yori decided to bring up Japan again. "Ron-san, I must ask you once again to come with me to Yamanuchi. Don't you want to learn to control your powers?" "Yori, I don't want to talk about it. I don't understand all of this talk of a chosen one. I really think that someone is going to walk up to me and yell 'April Fools!' I can't help it, Yori. Why can't you be the Chosen one or Sensei? That would make a lot more sense to me. What does being the Chosen one mean anyway?"
Yori thought for a moment and said, "Ron-san, I do not know for sure. Sensei has only told me that you are the Chosen one." "They're not going to nail me to a tree, are they?" Yori looked at Ron with a puzzled look on her face. "What does that mean, Ron-san?"
"Oh, nothing. Hey, let's have some fun today. You need to be doing the touristy thing, while you're here. We could go to old Middleton, maybe go to the mall or something. We should probably get you some pajamas or some thing." "Oh I was most comfortable in the shirt you gave me, Ron-san." Yori replied. "That makes one of us." Ron thought to himself.
"Well, how about a movie, then. I think Mutant Zombie Creatures of the Dead 4 is at the Cineplex Downtown with Star Battle 12 as a double feature. You'll love it. 30 more Zombies than MZCD 3. Come on."
After lunch, the mall, movies and dinner, an exhausted Ron and Yori headed home. "I had fun Ron-san. Thank you for showing me such a wonderful time." Yori said. "I had fun, too. It was nice to hang out without thinking about the Chosen one stuff. I appreciate you not mentioning it while we were out."
"I have not forgotten about it, Ron-san. Tomorrow we have much to talk about. I think we should go to bed now and see what the morning will bring," Yori said. "Ok with me. I am beat. Good night, Yori." Ron said, as he turned to go up to his bed room. Yori watched him go and then headed for the guest room. "He will come with me. He will!"
Earlier that day, Kim Possible was listening to her cousin Larry explaining about the new version of Star Battles II, The Return of Goth that had just been released. "Yes, I think the new digital effects they added really enhanced the viewing experience for me, Cousin Kim," Larry said. "That's fascinating, Larry," Kim replied, stifling a yawn. "Yes, I can't wait till they come out with part III," Larry said. "As you can see, I have a complete set of collectables from the new version. No goofs in this series, though."
"Yes, that is too bad, Larry. I know that can make your collection more valuable," Kim said. "Man I wish Ronnie was here," Kim thought to herself. "How is Ron, by the way? Are you still a couple?" Larry asked. "Uh yeah. Why would you ask that?" "Oh, nothing. Just some rumors floating around the web. Anyway, I wanted to show you something very special."
Larry reached into a box on his desk and pulled out two collectables. "Tah Dah!" Larry said. "What are they? They look like a weird looking Xena and a GI Joe." "Well they're prototypes, so they're a little rough. But do you see how I've painted them with black shirts and brown cargo pants?" "Yeah, so what are they?"
"They're Team Possible action figures. I have a friend who knows someone who can mass produce these. I thought maybe you and Ron might be interested?" "Hmm… I don't know. They look pretty crappy, Larry."
"Kim, these are just so you can see the concept. If we do it, we would have you and Ron pose for them. I think you should think about it. We could make some money on it. You and Ron are pretty popular right now, so you should strike while the iron is hot, as they say." "We would make money?" Kim said crossing her arms and looking at Larry. "Well, it was my idea, after all, Cousin Kim. Besides, it wouldn't be a lot, but it might help you and Ron with college or some thing."
"Actually, Kim, I don't really want that much of a percentage. But I am interested in having one of the first ones made, for my collection. Autographed of course." Larry said with a smile. Kim smiled back. "I have to discuss it with my parents. And Ron of course." "Well, Kim let me know. I think it would be pretty cool if I knew someone who was an action figure." Larry said with a smile.
Larry walked over to his computer. "Here Kim, I've actually made up a 3D computer model of what they might look like." Larry sat down and started typing on the keyboard of his computer and showed Kim the models he had made. "Spankin!" Kim exclaimed.
"Hey, Larry. Why did you ask me about Ron and my relationship?" Kim asked as Larry shut down his 3D modeling program, and turned to face her. "Oh, you know, there are things floating around the net about you two. You've become quite popular since the Diablos incident. Saving the world does that, I guess. Anyway, I sometimes like to see what's being said about my favorite cousin. I didn't think there was anything to it. Ron doesn't strike me as that kind of guy." "What kind of guy?" Kim asked nervously. "Well, I can show you if you want," Larry said as he turned to face his computer again. He starting typing on his keyboard and brought up a web page called 'IloveKP."
"This is one that has a lot of gossip about you and Ron. I don't know how accurate this is, but earlier today they were running this story about Ron and some Asian girl. I've also saw this story on some other sights." Kim sat down and started reading story. "There are also some pictures…" Larry said. He clicked on the links, which showed:
Ron and an Asian Girl kissing.
Ron and an Asian girl hugging.
Ron and an Asian girl holding hands.
And the last picture was Ron and an Asian girl running into his house, with Ron dressed only in his t-shirt and boxers and the Asian girl dressed in one of his shirts.
"Can you make these pictures any bigger, please?" Kim asked quietly. Larry used his mouse and one by one the pictures filled the screen. "Yori." Kim whispered. "Do you know that girl?" Larry asked. "She's a friend of uh Ron's," Kim said.
Kim Possible felt sick to her stomach. "This can't be happening. Ron wouldn't do this to me," She thought to herself. "Wait a minute. Last night he said something. Something about having to talk. Oh god, he wanted to break up with me. That's the only explanation." And then Kim started to cry softly.
Larry said, "I'm sorry, Kim. I really didn't think that Ron was that kind of guy." Larry reached over and patted Kim's shoulder.
Later that evening, when Kim had returned home, she received a phone call from Monique.
"Girl I have been trying to get a hold of you since yesterday!" Monique exclaimed. "Monique, I'm really not in the mood…" "Hold it girlfriend, I think you need to hear about this. Guess who I saw yesterday having a G.O.T. with someone who was not his girlfriend? His Initials are Ron Stoppable!" "G.O.T.?" "Good ol' Time, girl."
"He was with some Asian tramp. He CLAIMED that they were just friends, but she wasn't actin like no friend, baby girl. I SAW how SHE was lookin at him, like he was the last eggroll."
Kim burst out crying and said "I know, Mon, there are pictures all over the internet of the two of them. How could he do this to me?" "Girl, they were out today, too. Bonnie came into ClubBanana today when I was working and told me she saw them going into a movie together. And Tara saw them at some Japanese place eating dinner. Since when does Ron go to a restaurant that is not Bueno Nacho with a 'friend'? Friend my ass."
"Oh Monique! What am I going to do?" "I'll tell you what you're going to do. Kick his butt to the curb, that's what. I know what he's going to do. He going to try to sweet talk his way out of this, like all men do. I been there GF. That's why I dumped Brick. He was running around with Tricia. Then he tried to make like it was all a misunderstanding. Even got Tricia to cover for him. But I got the truth out of Tricia, when I threatened to rearrange her face. And then Brick had the nerve to try and make up with me. But like my mom always says, once a cheater always a cheater."
"But I love him!" "After what he did to you? And all you've done for him? If it wasn't for you, he would be the biggest loser at Middleton High. I personally think that he was using you, Kim. Just to work his way up the food chain." "Ron wouldn't do that to me, Mon." Kim said. "Would he?"
"All I know is, whoa! I just brought up those pictures. Damn, girl, that last one looks like they had just finished a long night of doing it. How can you even think about forgiving him for that?" "I don't know, Monique. I just don't know. I still can't believe it." "Well, if it were me, I would slap his sorry face and tell him I never wanted to see him again. Come on girl have some dignity. He just made you a laughing stock in front of the whole world. Kim Possible, a laughing stock."
Kim thought about it. "She's right. Everyone is going to be laughing at me, and after all I've done for him. That son of a ..."
"You're right, Monique. The next time I see that creep, I'm going to slap that stupid grin off his face." Kim said angrily. "That's my girl. We can't be letting no boys get away with that crap." "Good bye, Monique! Thanks for the talking some sense into me. Could you come over tomorrow? I might need you to be here when I talk to him."
"Sounds good. Call me. Good night."
Kim hung up the phone. She then laid face down on her bed and cried herself to sleep.
Meanwhile…
"Yes, this subject will do nicely," the Boss said with a smile.
Next: About As Easy As A Nuclear War.
