Out There, In Here

Ok, that was an interesting 1st chapter there. Thanks for the Reviews, Faves and Alerts from those of you who hit those buttons. It's very much appreciated and we hope to continue to draw the same favorable reactions from you and others as we go along.

Quite abrupt and a bit off the previous chapter seemed to a few of you, but there was a reason for that as we hope to unfold this tale to you. Introductions can be like that sometimes. And with Larry nearly all the time, with me somewhere close behind in the sentiment.

Now some comments were made about the behavior of a few folks in that one and I hope from here on out we explain where each character is coming from. That night in the park changed things for so many; how much we get to learn in…

Chapter 2

Dean and Barbara Stoppable's home. Middleton, Colorado:

The blond haired young man gasped as he snapped awake when the phone next to him rang for the tenth time. "Yeah it's Ron and it had better be important.", he groused after picking up the offending device.

"Ron?", a teenaged male's voice sounded over the phone.

"Yeah, just a minute, I'm trying to clear the sand out of my eyes…..Ahhh….That's better….Josh is that you?", Ron asked now, mostly awake.

"Yeah it's me... Ron, I heard….I mean I heard from Bonnie and a couple of others. All I can say is thanks man.", Josh Mankey quietly added, "I mean I feel real guilty about what happened to her."

"Well considering how I asked Bonnie to keep it to herself, it's a wonder that it took this long. Just like about every other woman I ever met, she doesn't listen and can't keep her mouth shut.", Ron snarked.

Then softer, "Josh, this was not your fault, you didn't know. And from what I could tell that night you were a gentleman to KP and she had a good time…Even if everybody but you was trying to embarrass her.", sighing at the end.

"I should have been faster. I thought that I had time….I was wrong. I should have hurried even more. If I had gotten the pilot of the airplane to push his engines to the firewalls we wouldn't be even having this discussion.", Ron explained.

"But you didn't know either Ron. It wasn't your fault.", Josh replied.

"It WAS my fault Josh don't you see it? I was responsible for bringing that flower to her in time. I should have gotten it done. Don't you see….It's my fault that KP isn't here now. No one else's fault…just mine. Until I get her home… I can't rest..", Ron informed the other teenage boy.

"Kim should have said no. C'mon it was the middle of the week. We just went to grab a bite and then a movie. I was just showing her the mural in the park. I….I just didn't know. Why did she say yes to my offer? I don't understand.", Josh asked.

"Josh, it's because in the minds of the girls in high school, you're a hottie. They all want to go out with you. It must be tough having all the girls jostling over who gets to date you. I'm glad I'm not you man.", Ron lightly laughed.

Josh replied, "Ron, let me in on a little secret of mine: it's really not all that much fun. I like to go out on a relaxing date just like other guys do. You know what I mean right?", he asked.

"Josh I've never been out on a date before...well except for those two with Zita and she told me that she had a crush on another guy on the second one, so you're explaining this to the wrong guy. Considering my place on the food chain I should be getting to my first date about the time I qualify for Social Security. I hope I have a good set of dentures.", as Ron kept laughing.

"You've been out with Kim too Ron, you know what it's like. I don't have anything like that with a girl. You're the lucky one.", Josh tried to explain.

"Josh those weren't dates, those were friends spending time together. Anyway, there's something I want you to do since you called me up at midnight.", Ron's voice sharpened at the end.

"What's that Ron?", Josh asked.

"If KP is still interested in you I want you to date her.", Ron told him.

"Ron, I can't do that I'm thinking about going steady with Tara. This would hurt her and I just can't do that. I'm sorry.", Josh replied.

"I'll talk to Tara tomorrow, Josh, so don't worry about it. It's just a couple of dates to let KP down easy. It's not like I'm asking you to marry her.", Ron's voice rising at the end.

Then musing, "You know, Josh, you might have been the last person she ever talked to. She could have been thinking about that date for over a year and if I know my Kim Possible, she's going to want another one.", Ron told the other young man.

"OK Ron I'll do it, but you've got to remember I've moved on. You might not, but I have.", Ron snorted as Josh went on, "Ya know, thinking back, I'm not sure Kim and I were that compatible anyway."

"Oh, is that so?", Ron interrupted.

"Yeah Ron, it is. You see, I've been out on a lot of dates before Kim and at least ten with other girls since that night and I've learned a bit about that. Now what I've learned is that I like Tara… And I think we have a chance at a future together Ron and I don't want to spoil it.", Josh explained.

"Listen Josh Mankey, I put up with a lot of grief because KP wanted to date you at the Spirit Dance. That door she kicked back into my face locked on me and I spent the entire weekend alone in that Janitor's closet. And to top it off, I got detention out the whole thing Monday morning.", Ron painfully remembered that weekend.

"I spent hours building up Kim's nerve to ask you to that dance and as a result, I didn't even have time to find myself a date. I didn't do it for me….I did it for Kim. She's been my best friend for almost my whole life and that's what friends do, they watch out for each other.", as his voice caught.

"So I'm asking you as a friend….If you're not going to spend a lot of time dating, let her down easy. Because if you don't, I don't think you want to face me after she comes crying to her best friend. Ok rant's done, but I expect you to comply with my wishes.", Ron explained his point of view as Josh shifted gears in the conversation.

"Oh yeah? Well Ron, I know one of your secrets. You think no one knows that you love Kim? If you do, then you're a fool. The only one who doesn't know is your KP. Heck all the cheerleaders know. Her friend Monique figured it out a long time ago, but I haven't figured out why that little gossip hadn't told her.", Josh revealed.

"Could be Josh that I asked Mo not to tell KP and wreck our friendship.", Ron replied.

"Then you're a moron, Ron. What are you going to do if Kim works it out for herself?", he asked.

"Not gonna happen, Josh she doesn't see me that way, and we both know it. Anyway once I get her home she'll only have one more year here in Middleton before she moves on to some fancy college. I won't have to worry about it after that.", Ron revealed his own secret.

"Kim likes Colorado Ron.", Josh replied.

"KP always has been the one to go after the best, so I don't think she's going to stay around here to go to college. That's also why she didn't date this low link on the food chain." Josh jumped on this.

"Alright, that's it! I've had enough of this low link and food chain crap from you! Forget for a moment I'm telling you this, but have you taken a good look at yourself lately?"

"Huh! What?... No. Why?"

"If you did you'd see what they see, what we've all seen since you've taken on those missions and started working out in the gym to help you physically survive on them; you've filled out quite well, my friend. And they've noticed."

"They've noticed? They've noticed what? What the heck are you talking about?"

"You don't know?"

"No, I don't. And what has who been noticing? Stop playing games with me and just spit out what you're trying to say!"

"Alright, I'll just come out and say it right out, since you're just as clueless as always. The Cheerleaders are the 'who' and over the last year, you've been the 'what'."

"Me!... Cheerleaders? You must be joking. In fact I'm sure you're delusional. No way they could be noticing me for anything else but for being the buffoon. Don't believe it. Uh-uh, not gonna happen."

"Please, spare me! You don't think the Cheerleaders haven't gotten a good look at you over the last year? They see you all the time at gym class in shorts and a T-shirt; and there's that Mascot getup of yours."

"So?"

"So, they noticed the upgrade, Ron. Heh, for that alone, someone like Bonnie would throw you on the floor of the gym and have her way with you.. if she could get away with it."

"Well, Barkin and a few decency laws would have some problems with that.", Ron mused.

"Yeah, there is that.", he chuckled, "But Ron, for all the upgrades you've become, that people can SEE, the one thing that you don't realize is that you've gone way beyond what the TOP-of-the-High-School-Food-Chain-Cheerleaders deem a 'hottie'.", revealed the adamant Artist.

"Me, a hottie? You have got to be kidding me! Where did you get that from?", blustered the blond Sidekick.

"You forget I'm dating a cheerleader, and we talk all the time about stuff at school, cheer practice or my art work. Things besides when and where we're going out on a date!"

"So?"

"So? One of the topics we talk about is you, my friend. Oh, and according to those girls, you are considered way more than a hottie."

"How do you figure that?"

"I'll put it to you in a way that even you will understand. In the last year you've taken on all those missions of Kim's and taken care of her family, just as you have the cheer squad, right?"

"So?"

"Well they finally got to see you, Ron. What you hide behind that façade of yours and the toll Kim's disappearance has taken on you. They really feel for you and it got them to look beyond the goofy, clumsy front you present to them. I bet Kim's folks have too."

"What about Kim's parents?" Josh snorted a laugh at Ron's defensiveness.

"Let me just say, that if I were Kim's parents I'd have you trussed up and standing at the Altar with Kim beside you as soon as she was legal and/or healthy enough to walk down that aisle."

"Don't make me come over there and..."

Laughing again, "Yeah, just try. Tara will be front and center with the rest of the cheer squad to stop you. And that perky little blonde will put such a beat down on you for that and what you're asking us to do, you just won't believe. This I can promise you, my thick headed, uber-clueless friend.", chuckling while imagining that fight.

"And speaking of the Cheerleaders… Well lets just say that on one hand if you do end up with Kim, you'll have one very large of a pool of Aunts and/or Godmothers for your kids."

"You are out of …", Ron starts as Josh rides over him again.

"And, if you don't end up with Kim, they'll definitely be jumping at the chance for you to be their boyfriend… or more."

"WHAT?"

"I've heard from Tara that their outlook on what makes a worthy boyfriend has changed so much in the last year, they measure any boy who approaches them against you before even going out with them."

"They do what?"

"Because of you Ron, they're no longer going for the superficial. They're going beyond the looks, the muscles, the bling, and the cars. For the first time in Middleton High School history, boys from the Chess Club and the Debate Team have a better chance of asking Cheerleaders out on dates than Jocks!"

"And it's all because of… me?"

"Yes you, you dunce! Because of you the girls are looking inside the guy who is trying to win their affections, not who is on their arm as it relates to their status on that crappy food chain."

"I… I.. don't believe you?"

"None so blind as those who won't see. Words never more true than with you Ron, but I guess it'll take 16 kinds of pounding to get it through your head. We'll see when you get Kim back, won't we?" A tired sigh comes from the other end of the line.

"Yeah Josh, we'll see. But knowing Kim's history with the hotties and me…let's just say she's going to need one heck of a shock to the system to go there with this guy. And it's not coming from me."

"Well Ron, all I can say is bring her back and then give her a chance to see what all the girls at the school see in you. Heh, if Kim passes on you, there's going to be one hell of a feeding frenzy with all the available, and maybe already attached, girls at MHS. Just don't say I didn't warn you.", as a thought flashed in Ron's mind.

"Josh? When did you get a stiffer backbone anyway? You weren't like this before. So 'fess up, what happened?", changing the subject and no longer backpedaling.

"Oh, that? You can't just watch a friend like Kim meet an end like that and not come away changed in some way. If anything, it put a fire in me, well as much as one could be started, after watching those two do away with Kim, and your reaction to that."

"Oh…. and what do you remember about all of that from that night?", came the cautious question from Ron.

"Well, Kim disappeared right in front of me… the Tweebs were in shock, staggering over to where they last saw their sister.. then collapsing in tears… Drakken and Shego were laughing in sheer glee and flying off in their hovercar….Then you showed up…screamed and started off after them. Something about bright lights and a lot of noise…more bright lights…screaming…and yelling.. The color blue for some reason keeps coming up."

"And?"

Shaking his head on his end, "Then we were waiting for Hobble and GJ to come and pick those two up."

"Anything else?"

"Now that you mention it, Drakken was babbling and crying like a four-year-old who lost his toys and Shego looked like she was terrified, angry and about to cry, all at once. Did you do something to them?"

"Me? What could I do to them? I'm just the Sidekick, remember?"

"Yeah right.. Then I seem to remember there was something that happened… that I can't seem to put my finger on. Just that something harsh happened… but.. a blank…space…of some kind seems to be there."

Mentally sighing, Ron continued, "Nah, that's about all of it. You got it all.", silently relieved that Josh still had those 'blanks' about that night.

"Ok Josh, I'm tired and you've explained your pipedream about me and that night now go to bed and leave me alone. Remember I'm gonna bring KP home, and I expect you and everyone else in school to be nice to her.", Ron finished as he shut down the phone, 'And if you don't I'll haunt you for the rest of your days Monkey Boy.'

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Running, through streets, gasping all the way, carrying Aurora Orchid. Lights every so often as the blocks go by.

Then.

'Kim's house! Should be upstairs in her room. Doing homework, dodging Tweebs' rockets or something.' Puffing all the way.

Door opens, run up familiar stairs.

Pop through the bedroom hatch…..

"Here you go Kim. One rare endangered Amazonian Orchid for..." Scanning for...

"Kim! Blinds down. Computer off…. Phone…." Checking incoming call list.

"Caller ID! Caller ID!"

Thumbing through the caller list: 'Ron, Ron, Ron, Ron, Ron, Josh'.

Hissing, "Monkey!"

Down the stairs, through the door, back out into the street.

Beep-beep-be-deep: "Talk to me Wade"

"I'm picking up thermal scans from a floating head in Middleton Park."

"That's probably her, right? Hang on Kim!"

Cut through vacant lot, jump over bench, run into park.

Through the trees and bushes…hovercraft floating off to the left…two fat guys in black, with capes, over by hovercraft.

'Josh…looks lost. Tweebs hugging? Over by mural.'

'Where's Kim?'

'Josh?'

'Tweebs? Are they crying?'

"Josh? Where's Kim?"

"I don't know, she was just here a second ago."

"What happened?"

"I don't know! Those two in that saucer brought these two guys in black, Kim fought with them, her brothers showed a home movie of her and now … I don't know!" Then from off to the side.

"You thought you were all that Kim Possible, but not any more!"

"Sayonara Princess! May the memory of you fade into oblivion like you just did! Man this is sooo much better than waiting for her to go splat!"

"Shego, let's return to our lair and celebrate before we plot to take over the world! How's Champagne and Caviar sound? I hear there's a wonderful market along the way where we can acquire them."

"Sounds delicious and fun to do, Dr. D. Let's jet!"

"Aieaggghhh!"

"What was that!"

"I don't know, but I'm not sticking around here to find out, let's get out of here!"

Fwooooom! Ron lights up a blindingly bright blue.

Whoosh! He throws a full steel trash dumpster at the hovercraft.

Klang! Cruuunch! The container collides with the hovercraft and crushes its engine.

Boooooom! Well the hovercraft did hit a concrete barrier with a resounding explosion, but not before its occupants were dumped out beforehand.

"What happened, Dr. D?"

"I don't knUrk!", intense bright red-tinged blue glow fills the area, a gloved hand clenches a throat, raising the blue mad scientist up off the ground.

"Hello Drakken, remember me? Don't bother to answer. I talk, you listen.", an eerie tone neither villain had ever heard before from the Sidekick.

"Ulp!"

Without looking at her, his other hand points at the awestruck, stunned green villainess. A blue 'thread' shoots out, hitting her midsection, knocking the wind out of her and temporarily incapacitating her.

"Now, now Shego. We don't want you to get involved in this discussion between your boss and me. And to make sure about that, I've immobilized you for the time being.', a sinister chortle coming from their 'host'.

'You know what the funny thing about all of this is? I don't even know how I'm doing this...Isn't that scary?", to the shaken and visibly distraught vixen, while still looking Drakken in the eyes.

His voice more calm and steady than either ever heard coming from the 'Buffoon'.

"But don't think for a minute I'm leaving you out of this.", as Ron's free hand flashes, and then glows a royal blue. Reaching out, he grasps the top of Shego's head, where the glow pulses briefly. Eyes wide and a bit shocked, Shego glows green for a second, then fades as he pulls his hand away, leaving her gasping for breath; a weakness overwhelming her body and mind.

Narrowing his eyes, the scarlet-blue glow around Ron intensifying, in a placid yet deadly voice that sent shivers down the spines of his attendees, "Here's what's going to happen. You've crossed a line with KP that I don't like. The explosive tick was bad enough, but this time it was premeditated. If KP is dead then it's murder. Something I won't let go unanswered for."

"SUrp!" from the growing-bluer-by-the-second-madman.

"I told you to listen! I'm not going to repeat myself.", he hissed as the grip tightened further, Drakken's blue starting to darken.

"Again, here's what's going to happen. Drakken, you are going to suddenly become the mental equivalent of a preschooler. Don't even think of being able to add more than two and two; you won't be able to recall anything higher than 'I want my toys'."

While still looking at the air deprived mad scientist, "Shego, you just lost your comet powers, but you kept your smarts." His grin more malevolent than any she remembered on the Buffoon. 'Now you're the smart one of the two, so think a bit on where that leaves you."

Then a smirk as, "Ehhhhnnn!, Sorry, times up, you lose, thanks for playing and for your troubles you get to take care of little Drewbie, here. I'm not gonna do it, and I think Doctor Director is too busy, so you're elected."

"You both are going to be taken away by GJ to jail. Don't know what will happen to you two, don't care. As far as I'm concerned they can bring back the gas chamber to snuff out your worthless lives for what you two did to KP. But right now all I care about is getting Kim back, however I find her, so I'm going to see what Wade needs from this little fiasco to do this."

Now a smile that neither had ever seen before on the Sidekick's face suddenly appeared. It was joyous… but devoid of any warmth… and very, very sinister. Made all the more terrifying by the red-rimmed blue pupils of their captor.

"And at a time of my choosing, I'll see about returning your smarts, Drakken, and your powers, Shego. But on my terms." Now getting back some of her smart mouth, Shego snarked.

"What makes you think we give a crap about what you say or if we even believe you? You're just the Sidekick, the Buffoon, the Clown, as always. This is all just a light show and Nerdlinger is helping you nullify my powers."

While keeping his grasp on Drakken's throat, Ron looks at Shego, glances to the crashed hover car several yards away. His free hand set beside him, palm up, Ron suddenly 'pushes' it forward and the hover car suddenly blows up with a tremendous explosion. Not once does Ron flinch or duck as debris bounces off a blue shield that appears around them.

"You know Shego up until a few minutes ago, I wasn't even aware I could do this. I wonder what else I can do. Remember what I said about scary?"

"Big deal, you probably swiped a force field from Dementor. And there's no way you could have done that without someone's toys." Then she freezes as she hears in her mind.

'Really Shego? Then how do you suppose I can do this? Still believe I had…help?'

"You get..! Arrrrgh! Now you're playing mind games with some gadget to make me believe you're in my mind! When I get my powers back I'm gonna make you pay for that!"

'Actually my dear Shego, there's no gadget in existence to make you believe that, but there is one way to make you realize that I am in your mind. Hmmm, let's see, where do you keep all your dark little secrets?'

"Don't you dare! I'm gonna get you if you don't.. Why am I talking like this? It's all an illusion. You're not really in my head doing this." Then from the 'apparition', ignoring the extremely torqued vixen.

'Ah, there it is, something you thought you had hidden away, something that only you would know.' As an image of Ron appears before Shego, holding up a small object, the shape very familiar to the villainess and the genre so well-known to the blond.

'Still think this is an illusion? I've got access to a website and I'm not afraid to use it.' Eyes widen in shock.

"Mr. Sn.. Errrg! Ok, you win, this is real. We'll be good. I promise. Uncle! Uncle! For pity's sake, Uncle!", as Ron chuckled and continued the discussion verbally, fading from Shego's mind.

"Now that I have your undivided attention, I want to make it clear that if you ever come after me, my friends or family, I won't be so kind as to let you just walk away in cuffs. The same goes for anyone acting on your behalf. But in a few moments most of that won't matter anyway." Fear rose in Shego's eyes.

"You can't kill us, that isn't you or anything Princess signed off on either. I'm not gonna beg, but I'm not going to just sit here and let you do that to us either." Freezing when she heard a laugh she never thought possible from the Sidekick, Ron continued.

"No Shego, I'm not going to kill you. Just…well maybe you're going to 'forget' some details of what happened to you and Drakken tonight, that's all. But you are going to keep the idea that very bad things will happen to you if you do something anywhere close to what you pulled tonight with Kim."

"Oh yeah? How're you going to do that?"

"That's for me to know and you to not remember to figure out." Turning to the nearly purple blue scientist. "Nighty night, Drakken.", as he touches a blue glowing finger to his forehead.

Drakken slumps unconscious to the ground as Ron releases him.

"And nighty night to you too, Shego. Unpleasant dreams… Mr. Snuggins, indeed.", He snorts, as he repeats this with the Villainous Sidekick, who falls into coerced slumber.

Then he walks over to an approaching artist.

Josh was leading the Police and GJ towards him, but most were still by the mural and the Tweebs.

"Ron, help's coming, but…"

"Yeah, too little, too late as usual."

"I guess."

"Look, Josh, what do you remember about all of this, before I got here and afterward?"

"Well it was one of the weirdest dates I'd ever been on. Kim was in her dress but also wearing a trench coat over it all night. Things happened wherever we went, the restaurant, movie theater and then here. She was acting a bit strange about something and I guess the blue guy and the green girl had something to do with that too."

"Got that right. Go on."

"We came out here and then there were these two guys in black who attacked her, stuck something on her forehead, and tried to spray some kind of funky smell on her. But the strangest thing was when her brothers ran that home movie of her off the wall the mural is painted on. Then Kim just disappeared! Right in front of me!"

"Ok, then anything afterward?"

"Yeah, you showed up, screamed, went blue all of a sudden… and then you threw a big freakin' trash dumpster at the hover car and.. suddenly you were gone from that spot. After that I'm not sure of anything else except for some more screaming, explosions and more blue flashes behind the trees. Why?"

"It's like this, Josh,", as Ron flared his forefinger again, "you saw a few things that, for reasons I don't understand yet, should stay hidden about me and I have to make sure you don't remember them.", as the artist started to back away.

"No, don't run, I'll just catch you anyway. I'm not going to hurt you, just blank some things from your memory about what you saw tonight. I…really don't know why…but I have to make sure no one… knows about some of what I did here. And this…seems to be the best way…to do that." Josh receives a light blue tap on his forehead; he stumbles a bit.

"Whoops there Josh. That was some tumble you took there after Drakken and Shego crashed. You ok?"

"Yeah, I'm ok just a bit woozy… Kim! She was with me here in the park, then she disappeared…. And her brothers were here too, something about a home movie of Kim's they were playing. After that, I'm not sure of much."

"That's ok we'll figure it out later. Let's get over to the Officers and talk to them. Ok?"

"Yeah, lead the way."

As they got closer, someone in the group of law enforcement began to call out to them.

"Ron!"

"Ron!"

"Roonnn!"

"Roooonnn!" Clunk! Crash! Riinnnngggg!

"Ow, what hit me?" Looking around his room, Ron spies Rufus on his bedside table, arms crossed, glaring at him. The blond's Teddy bear Clock down on the floor beside the bed, its windup ring alarm winding down where it lay.

"How did..?", as Rufus chitters out.

"Ron!", them pantomimes tossing something at the sleep deprived young man, points to his wrist where a watch would be. Then he points to the confused blond again.

"Oh, the time! What time is it? Am I late for school again?", as Rufus hops on the bed to place a paw on Ron's lips, then shakes his head at the blond.

"That's good, I guess I'd better get up and get ready for school. And maybe GJ will be ready to send me after Kim today." At this the mole rat nods and hops to the bedside table again.

"Cheese?"

"Yeah, Rufus. Cheese with whatever you want for breakfast. Now I've got to shower."

"Phew!"

"Oh, thanks for that endorsement. I may have to cut your cheese ration."

"Hey!"

"Just kidding."

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Yamanouchi, Japan: One week after Kim's disappearance

An elderly Japanese man in an elegant red robe, trimmed in gold, walks up to a ring where a teenage girl and boy are sparring. His white hair in a top-knot on the back of his head, a flowing white mustache and goatee at his mouth.

The teens are dressed in black, tight-fitting gi's. The boy with spiky black hair, the girl with a short bob, red ribbon holding her black hair back above her bangs. Their moves while sparring, very smooth and precise.

"Yori, Hirotaka. Please come with me, I need your assistance with a matter of grave importance."

"Hai.", they reply breaking off their workout, walking to a quiet corner of the exercise yard.

"What may we do for you Sensei?", says the young man while both bow before sitting on a bench near the statue of an Ancient Japanese Warrior. The young students on one end of the bench, Sensei on the other.

"For reasons I cannot explain at this time, I must ask the both of you to assist in a matter of grave importance for this school, our legacy, and the world." Each looking at the other and back, the Elder continues.

"Hirotaka, it is of the utmost importance that you travel to Middleton, Colorado, in the coming week. I will explain later what I wish for you to do, but it is imperative you spend a week at the high school there in an Exchange program I have set this up for this purpose."

"I will do as you require, Sensei."

"Good, now please leave us. I need to speak to Yori for a few moments more."

"Hai Sensei. I am at your disposal.", the young student leaves the bench after bowing.

"Yori, what I am about to tell you must not go further than this bench.", at a twitch of protest, "Even Hirotaka must not know, just yet."

"Yes Sensei, it will be so."

"Good. Now, Hirotaka is to travel to Middleton as I have said. While he is there, a young man will be sent here to our school. It is this young man that I wish to discuss with you and his importance to us all."

"Yes Sensei."

"Now first of all, what do you remember of the incident with Toshimiru's sword, the Lotus Blade, the previous week?", eyes widen at this question as she recalls what happened when she was in the Shrine of the Lotus Blade that day.

"Sensei, I remember the Blade began to flash most violently. Then it began to shake and tremble, also fiercely…I thought it was going to break out of its case and attack us."

"Hai. That was also what I surmised in the aftermath of that event. Now think carefully, what followed in the passing minutes?", as the student began to meditate to help her recall of the details. Eyes closed she replied.

"The Blade itself seemed to continue to vibrate… a harsh, violent vibration. Then it stopped. I felt the sensation that the Blade was disconcerted in some way.", breaking out of her meditation, head quickly turning to her Senior Instructor, confusion in her face.

"Sensei! What could have caused the Lotus Blade to react in this way? Has some event taken place to unsettle it in this way?"Sadly nodding, Sensei began to explain.

"Yes my child, it would appear this is so. A new recipient of the Mystical Monkey Power has been revealed to me and his calling of the power resulted in ends that were less than honorable." At this Yori blanches.

"Fear not my child, through my meditations on this event I found the latest descendent of Toshimiru's legacy and was able to see into his heart. Though in turmoil, it is a heart that is very pure." Here Yori interrupts.

"But the Blade Sensei! It is still disconcerted in its case!"

"Yes there is that. But there were events that day which lead this recipient to call and wield unknown powers that he knows not how to control. It is for this reason I wish to call this person here immediately." Yori poses a question.

"Sensei, are we in danger of this newest heir and his grasp of those powers? Will we be able to protect against wanton misuse or inadvertent calamity from his handling?"

"As a child learns to crawl, then walk, then run, so shall this newest recipient of the Mystical Monkey Power be considered and counseled. We shall watch over him when he arrives and give him the support, instruction, and guidance to gain better understanding of what he possesses." Now Yori sees a shoe about to drop.

"If I may, Sensei.", at this he nods, "When this person arrives I am to be his guide. Is this correct?" Sensei nods. "Who is this person and what are my responsibilities while in his company?"

"His name is Ron Stoppable and your responsibilities are that of a friend, guide and confidant. Only what is honorable between friends should be your words and deeds, but remember your responsibilities to the Lotus Blade supersedes all else."

"Hai, it shall be so, Sensei. Anything else I should be made aware of?"

"I will say nothing more of Stoppable-san but that he is a very personable individual; anything else will give you preconceived notions. I wish for an honest meeting between the two of you."

"Thank you Sensei, your consideration in this is much appreciated."

"But Yori, I must caution you. As I have explained Stoppable-san's visit will not be for social reasons. Something has happened recently that involved the sudden, incredible release of Mystical Powers he knew less than nothing about. A release that was months ahead of his capabilities to use them honorably or control them securely."

"Surely he will be able to control his powers if his heart is pure as you say? Now aware of them, it should not be as difficult to train and control the powers as it would be if he knew next to nothing?"

"Riding a bicycle down a steep hill and not crashing is not the same as learning to ride said bicycle with full control of one's actions, my child. Now aware of the existence of his powers, he needs our help to learn, understand and control them.", as Sensei paused, Yori interpreted a caveat.

"But there is the matter of his heart?" Sighing as Sensei continues.

"Yes, there is that. Though pure, even the purest of hearts can darken when battered as I have felt with this young man. It is best that we involve ourselves in easing this turmoil while laying the groundwork for Stoppable-san to assume the Mantle of Monkey Master of Tai Shing Pek Kwar."

"It shall be as you request Sensei, but I have one question. Are we to see if he can reproduce his actions of that day while in our midst and can react accordingly, or are we to just guide him down the path he is to walk toward final fulfillment of the power?"

"As the rose blooms when it is its time, so should Stoppable-san and the power when his time comes. Too soon or too late would be disastrous for us all. This is to help our young man with his needs and be assured that Stoppable-san is on the proper path to accept the Mystical Monkey Power when he is ready. Not before."

"Hai, Sensei, I will do as you ask. Thank you for assigning this to me, I will not let you down."

"I do not think that is possible, my Granddaughter. With Hirotaka in Middleton, I will be close by should you need comfort and assistance.", as he hugs one of his finest students.

"Hai." Holding her resolve, with tears in her eyes, Yori turns to prepare for the arrival of Ron Stoppable and all that comes with him.

Also with tears in his eyes, Sensei watches Yori disappear into her quarters. 'Now to prepare Hirotaka's way to Middleton so he may learn from other eyes and ears what troubles our newest Heir to the Lotus Blade.'

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And once again, neither of us could ever hope to lay claim to any of the Characters of Kim Possible. It's just too expensive a concept to behold.

Forget about the lawyers, those women are such the High Maintenance Females, not to mention so the Clothes Fillies…

But please don't sue us on any count… Please?