Disclaimer: The usual. I don't own Kim Possible, blah, blah, blah.
We left off with Ron leaving for the ninja academy, and Kim is just about to wake up. THANKS for all the reviews! I didn't expect this to go too much further than 4 or 5 chapters, lemme know what you think. On with the story!
Chapter 3
Ron stirred in his chair, yawned, and stood up. Wiping the sleep out of his eyes, he staggered to the bathroom. Or rather, where the bathroom used to be in his old house. Which meant he walked straight into the cockpit door. Rubbing his head, he stood up, fully awake.
Oh, yeah. I'm on a plane. Duh.
The ninja who'd met with him last night came out from the cockpit, smiling. "Good morning, Mr. Stoppable. Is there anything we can do for you?"
"Dude, we've gotta work on your dialogue. All this pseudo-19th century speaky is kinda weird."
The ninja smiled, but this time in a fashion of 'I know something you don't know.'
"Well, Mr. Stoppable, don't expect this hospitality to continue. The moment we get through your first day of introductions and the like, it's gonna be hostile, not hospitable."
Ron gulped. "Meaning what, exactly?"
"Oh, you don't expect me to ruin the surprise, do you?"
"Kinda, yeah."
"Well, forget it. Just enjoy the ride Mr. Stoppable. We'll be landing in 10 minuets."
Ron nodded and went back to his seat. I just hope I survive this so I can get back to Kim. Jeez, I hope she understands.
back at Middleton High
Kim walked out of her second period, not focusing at all. I haven't seen Ron at all since last night. He's not even in the halls, and I didn't see him in class. I hope he didn't go AWAL, or this could get bad.
Shaking her head clear, she walked into her Chemistry class. Within moments of sitting down…"Beep-Beep-BEEPbeep."
Sighing, Kim drew out the Kimunicator, trying to push away thoughts of Ron not coming on this one.
"Sitch me, Wade."
The tween looked a bit concerned, making Kim frown. "Wade, you alright?"
"Uhh, no sitch today, Kim. I got this video email from…well, just watch it alright?"
"What? Video?" Suddenly her stomach dropped. "Is it Ron?"
Wade stammered, "I-I-I had to scan it to make sure it wasn't a trick. And-well-it isn't, so-yeah-just watch it. Bye."
Wade swiftly uploaded the vid and the Kimunicator switched off. Kim excused herself, and flicked on the link in the girls washroom. The screen blinked on, and an image of Ron appeared. He was disheveled, and clearly exhausted. The clock read that it was three in the morning. He paused, then turned to Rufus off screen.
"Is this thing on?"
Rufus' voice could be heard confirming that they were rolling. Ron took a deep breath and stared into the camera.
"This vid is for you're eyes only, Kim. If anyone else is watching…well I guess there's nothing I can do about it."
Ron paused, looking very confused with himself. Kim couldn't help but suppress a laugh. He was still her Ron. After a moment, he gathered himself and continued.
"Alright, before I start, I just want to start off by saying something that I'm never gonna be able to say enough of. I'm sorry. And this isn't one of those 'okay Ron, say sorry to Josh for stealing his pudding' kind of sorry. I really mean this as the most profound thing I'm ever gonna say. I'm sorry."
Taking a deep breath, he continued. "Kim, you mean more to me than anything else I can think of. And I can think of some pretty awesome things. And none of them even come close to you. Which is why it's so hard to do this now.
Kim, I can't say why, or for how long, or where, or…pretty much anything about it, but I've gotta go. As in far away, to like, another continent. And it's gonna be for a few months. And, (GOD this is hard)…I need to do this for both of us. Trust me. This is one of the most important things I'm ever gonna do with myself. But…it means that I have to leave you for awhile. And…I…I just wish that you can understand, even though I can't say anything about it. And…you mean so much to me. And even though it's not my place, or right, or even reasonable of me to ask you…just please…wait for me. And-and I swear that I'll tell you why later. I swear. Just please, trust me. Trust that I know what I'm doing. But most of all, trust in my feelings for you. You are my everything, Kim.
…
Bye."
The screen went dark. Kim stood there, in disbelief. He's lost it. He finally lost it. Man, why didn't I see this coming?!!? Now he's out of his mind, and-I've gotta get to his place NOW! He might still be there!!
Not caring about skipping class, or the exam she had in fifth, or what her parents might say, she ran to her boyfriend. She needed to see him. Because a part of her, deep inside, believed that he wasn't actually crazy, and that he was actually leaving and not coming back for a long time.
Sprinting down the street, gasping for breath, she finally reached his house. She rang the bell. Moments later, Mrs. Stoppable answered the door.
"Mrs.….Stoppable…is…Ron in?"
She smiled. "Sorry dear, but he joined some kind of exchange program overseas. He won't be back for several months. But I can leave a message for when he gets back."
Kim stood, shell shocked. "Exchange-what?! Where are the papers?!"
Mrs. Stoppable's smile faltered for a moment. "Well, since you're dating my Ronny, I guess you can see them, I mean, if you really need to-"
"I do."
"Alright dear, please come in."
Kim walked in. Mrs. Stoppable offered Kim a seat. "I'd rather stand, thank you."
Moments later, she reappeared with three sheets of paper in her hand. "Here you are dear. Just leave them on the table when you're finished with them. And feel free to let yourself out." With that she left the room. Kim stared at the pages. They looked completely legit. They were even laminated.
There's no way Ron did this. Way to profesh. I guess this IS legit. Still…
She beeped Wade. "Wade, check these pages for me please. See if they check out."
"Sure thing Kim. And sorry about watching that thing. I just had to make sure it wasn't a trick. So…yeah, I know just about as much as you know."
"So could you scan em?"
"Just a sec." He hit a few keys and a ray came out of the Kimunicator , scanning the sheets. For a few moments, Wade clacked away. Then he looked back.
"Well, these things are fake, but man are they well done fakes."
"So you think…"
"Either Ron got kidnapped, which I doubt, or he went away with some really powerful people who have really good connections and resources."
Kim looked up, confused and hurt. Ron, where the hell did you go?
…
Where the hell am I?
Ron stepped out from the jet, looking at a scene that was half Bruce Lee and half modern. The compound was huge. It had dozens of huge training buildings and fields. The fence was stone and ran over 20 feet high, and there was an enormous forest just outside the entire complex. The whole place was sheltered by mountains, and lay deep in a valley. From radar, plane, or even hiker, the compound was as good as invisible. Ron gaped. He swiftly gathered himself when he saw a very old, distinguished man and three large, well built men approaching him.
"Hello, Mr. Stoppable. Welcome to Rah-Eps school of mystical martial art. I am the head master and current master ninja of this academy. We hope you will profit in both skill and wisdom from you're stay here." And he extended a hand, which Ron tentatively shook.
"Nice to meet you. And thanks a bunch for letting me come here. So…uh, what's with the three huge guys?"
"Oh, them? They're the janitors."
"I see."
"So, shall we show you around? Today is welcome day. Tomorrow, and the rest of your stay will be training."
"Just the way I like it, baby!"
The old man chuckled as he turned to the ninja that brought him in. "Good work, Michael. You are dismissed."
Ron turned to him. "Dude, so I finally learn you're name! Let's do coffee sometime."
Michael smiled. "Of course, Mr. Stoppable. Now excuse me, I need some sleep." And bowing he walked towards the nearest building.
The old man cleared his throat. "Shall we begin?"
For the rest of the day, the old man showed him the living quarters, the mess hall, the conditioning building, the training area, and the main square. Along the way, Ron ran into several training ninja, some of which smiled and welcomed him, others who looked at him like the Seniors used to look at him as a freshman. After the day, Ron smiled and tucked into his bunk in the living quarters, and fell asleep.
Around 1:30am, he was awakened by a gallon of cold water being splashed on him. He spluttered awake, to much in shock to make a noise. In the dark, an hand came out and punched him in the face. His head whipped back and cracked on the bed post. Ron coughed, trying to focus through the shock and pain. He was grabbed by the collar and hoisted up to eye level with his attacker. Ron's eyes finally focused.
"Wha-Who-…Michael?!"
The ninja who had shown him such kindness now grinned down in cold malice.
"Rise and shine, muffin. Time for training."
xxxxxEndxxxxx
Well, how was it? I'm just getting to the good part, (Ron's training,) so please don't quit reading on me yet! Next chapter will be next week-ish. Hopefully. So PLEASE R+R so I know what you guys want. I write for you guys! You inspire me!
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