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Titans Academy- chapter four- You Win Some, You Lose Some

The dinner that night was very different from the normal processed foods that Titans Academy students were used to, but it was delicious anyway. Ron and Yori were sitting next to each other flirting like love birds.

They broke the news to all their friends including Ron's new friend; Rufus. He was a student at Yamanauchi and had been Yori's friend since the beginning of school. His powers were a little unusual; he had the ability to morph into small animals; hamsters, mice, snakes, rabbits, but his favorite was a naked mole rat.

He changed into that often sneaking up on people, crawling up their legs and scaring them for laughs; Ron also finally discovered Yori's ability.

When he was telling Kim and the others about their new relationship Ron turned to face Felix, but when he turned back around he saw two Kims in front of him.

It was a shocker, but soon one of the Kims started to giggled and transformed back into Yori. Kim was less than amused, but Ron didn't notice; nor did he see the look of anger on her face when she heard the news.

Kim hardly knew Yori, but she already didn't like her; Josh also gave a funny look, but it was directed more towards Yori, he decided he would talk to her after dinner.

Today's course was crab cakes, chicken noodle soup, and steamed vegetables; all freshly cooked. Ron practically vacuumed the food off his plate asking for seconds and thirds. Yori laughed at his enjoyment of the food and from under the table she quietly held his hand.

Ron stopped eating when he felt her touch and soon all thoughts of dinner left his mind and he decided to pass on eating anything else. Yori and Ron soon stood up to leave as Kim and Josh quickly followed.

It was lights out for the students so Ron offered to walk Yori to her cabin, but she saw Josh leaning against a wall glaring at Yori. She thanked him, but said she would be fine and said goodnight with a kiss.

Kim; however, offered to walk Ron to his cabin which he agreed. As soon as they were out of earshot Yori stormed over to Josh and asked, "What do you want?"

"What do you think you're doing; you are setting him up for broken heart," he scolded.

"And you are not doing the same?" Yori fired back.

"Kim and I were already a couple when I was pulled into this, but you didn't even know Ron was a student at the Academy until just today; so regardless of the actions you are about to do you still start a relationship with him, just so you can break him apart."

"I don't expect you to understand; Ever since I left Ron my soul felt empty, but when I saw him again my heart burst at the seams. I know what I'm about to do will shatter anything I had with Ron, but for now at least I can still enjoy these precious few moments with him." Yori's eyes showed a fire that Josh had always seen in himself and knowing Yori wouldn't back down he gave up.

"Just remember I gave you a fair warning; can you handle Ron hating you forever?"

As he walked away Yori's stern face began to melt and her knees felt weak; she knew very soon she was going to betray the one she loved. She wondered if she could handle it.

Kim and Ron walked down the cobblestone path that led to the guest cabins. The night sky shined with millions of stars and the full moon illuminated the dark path even more.

"How do you like Yori; great isn't she?" Ron asked attempting to get her insight.

Kim remained silent for a few moments before answering, "She's…great Ron; I'm really happy for you."

"Kim," Ron could see her eyes look away from him; a tell tale sign that she was lying, "You don't approve?"

"It's not that Ron, it… just happened so fast that I'm still getting used to it; and don't take this the wrong way, but I don't know Yori enough to trust her."

Ron understood, since he had the same feelings when he saw Kim and Josh for the first time.

"Well, you're opinion is very important to me KP," he held her hand assuredly.

"Are you happy Ron?"

"Yes I am," he replied.

"Then I'm happy too," she gave him a warm hug and lightly kissed his cheek.

After several minutes of silence they arrived at Ron's cabin where Kim wished him pleasant dreams and headed for her cabin.

Ron dreamed very frequently, but usually they were standard, but that night he had visions of Kim in great pain, Josh laughing in the background, students from both schools in pain, and a dark figure that engulfs him in darkness.

Ron sprung up, his breathing was shallow and sweat beaded from him brow. He saw Felix across from him looking concerned.

"Are you alright Ron? I heard you calling out Kim's name in your sleep; you seemed upset."

"I just had a really bad dream Felix, I'm fine really," he assured his friend who went back to bed. Ron looked at his wrist watch; he still had a few hours till classes so he laid his head and nodded off to sleep, hoping that his dreams would be more enjoyable.

The next day the Academy students attended classes with all the Yamanauchi students; learning from them and even teaching them as well. It was a perfect set up; Ron showed his powers to the class, which amazed them and made him, feel special; at least his parents weren't here to ridicule him.

Later Ron was trying to find Yori, since they had different classes, but he soon heard Bonnie Rockwaller's shrieking voice down the hall and it didn't sound good.

As he rounded the corner with everyone else he was stunned to see Bonnie's rants being directed towards Yori!

"Face it you're worthless, that's why you and Ron are perfect for each other. A worthless slut and a pathetic loser; the perfect pair."

Bonnie laughed out loud as Yori's eyes welled up and Ron had had enough, "STOP IT BONNIE!!!!" he bellowed so loud the entire hallway heard him.

Bonnie's laughter ceased and she glared at Yori's defender, "What did you say?" she demanded.

"I said stop it; Yori hasn't done anything to you; so you have no right to talk to her like that."

"She is a whore you freak and even if she hides it from the world deep down she knows it," Ron walked over to her ready to punch her lights out, but a large mass pushed him back causing him to fall over.

Bonnie's boyfriend and "accomplice" Brick gave Ron a mean look as Bonnie just smiled and snapped her fingers; motioning Brick to stand next to her.

"You see? Brick and I are ten times better than you two at anything," suddenly her face cracked a devious smile as she had come up with an idea, "How about we put that to the test? A team match in one hour; meet us at the arena, unless you're too scared," the two left giggling all the way until Ron couldn't hear them anymore. He rushed over to check on Yori, she said she was alright, but he was still worried.

"We can beat them Ron," Yori proclaimed.

Ron was impressed with her determination and the two decided to meet the challenge.

News spread quickly and soon the entire student body was in attendance; even the teachers. Flash was concerned, but Sensei replied, "These students must learn to settle their own disputes; even if it means fighting."

Kim and the others sat close to the front to get a good view; Kim was worried since Ron hadn't been in a match yet and this was a team match. She cheered for Ron and even Yori as they appeared out of the first gate.

They wore special sparring outfits that corresponded with their unique power; plus it protected them from serious harm. Yori held Ron's hand firmly as they walked to the center where Bonnie and Brick already were.

Jinx appeared to lay down the rules, "Alright guys only disable you're opponent; not kill. Anything goes, but if the match is deemed too dangerous or unnecessary then it will be stopped; everyone understand?"

They all nodded and as soon as she left the bell rang to start the match.

Yori held Ron's hand and reassured him that everything would be alright. He looked at Bonnie and Brick who wasted no time in striking; Brick turned his body into rock hard stone while Bonnie extended her steel-like claws.

Brick then picked her up and threw her at Ron and Yori like a spear. She slashed at her opponent, but Ron and Yori side stepped it avoiding the strike. Bonnie's nails were stuck in the ground and Yori unfolded her steel fans and sliced off Bonnie's weapon.

Bonnie gave them a crooked grin and much to Ron's surprise she made her claws again.

"I can regenerate my nails at will; that's why I can do this!" She suddenly jumped in the air and fired her nails at Ron like bullets.

Ron rolled out of the way as the projectiles embedded themselves in the ground. Before Ron could counterattack Brick punched Ron with his massive stone hand. Ron went flying into the nearby wall.

Yori was running to help him, but Bonnie stood in her way and began slashing at her. She now understood their game plan; split them up, Brick would deal with Ron while she was busy with Bonnie.

Ron recovered quickly as Brick picked up a chunk of the ground and hurled it at him. He used his electric shield to protect himself as retaliated with a barrage of energy balls. They were a direct hit, but Brick barely flinched.

"Electricity can't win against stone," Brick scoffed. Ron knew why Bonnie made sure Brick had Ron; his electrical attacks have no affect on Brick's stone body.

"This is not going to be easy," Ron thought out loud.

Yori and Bonnie were busy trying to cut each others face off; Yori's morphing ability was useless at this point since Bonnie or Brick are the only ones she's fighting.

"Come on Yori, prove your power to me," Bonnie's fury swipes intensified as Yori struggled to block; then Bonnie's claws connected with Yori's shoulder. She cried out in pain as the audience gasped.

Kim held Josh tightly seeing that Ron and Yori were on the losing end. "I'm worried Josh," she looked at her boyfriend's face and saw the same look she was giving him.

"I am too Kim," he looked at Tara, Monique, Felix, Rufus, Wade, and even other students that he never knew and could see the same look, "If they don't think of something quick then this fight will be over."

Yori was able to knock Bonnie away long enough for her to take off the ribbon in her hair and tie it around the wound to stop the bleeding; she hoped Ron was aright.

On the other side of the arena Brick continued throwing large rocks and boulders at Ron which he kept dodging. Ron had to do something fast; then he thought of something.

He came running up to Brick and before he could react Ron landed a punch on his face; the more amazing thing was that it actually knocked the stone giant back.

Jinx smile, "Clever, he encased his hands in electric energy to create a much stronger punch." The other teachers were impressed with Ron's quick thinking as Brick's edge began to disappear.

Ron's punches continued to chip away at Brick's defense; he knew it was only a matter of time before the mountain came crashing down, but without warning Brick back-handed Ron. He went soaring and gave Brick a much needed break.

Bonnie and Yori were panting heavily and knew that the end was near, "Ready?" asked Bonnie.

"Age before beauty," Yori replied as the two women came running at each other; they both jumped forward and extended their weapons. This was the final move.

Brick regained his strength and was pounding on Ron's weak form. He knew Ron couldn't hold on much longer and with one super kick Ron collided with a boulder and fell in a heap on the floor, but before he could deliver the final blow he heard someone call his name.

"Brick darling," Bonnie came strolling up grinning from ear to ear, "I see you took care of the loser."

"I see that whore was no trouble," he de-transformed back to his normal state and held his girl strongly.

'We won baby, now give me a kiss," Brick leaned down to get his victory kiss, but instead was met with a sharp knee to the groin.

He yelped in pain, but before he could react Ron grabbed him and coursed electricity through his body; he shuddered and fell unconscious.

Ron staggered to get up as Bonnie helped him, "Way to go Ron," she then revealed to actually be Yori. Yori had beaten Bonnie and morphed into her to make Brick lose his defense then Ron went in for the kill.

The entire arena burst into frenzied applause; Yori and Ron gave each other a victory hug, and a kiss to match.

The teachers came down and congratulated them on a great match as their friends jumped up and down ecstatic that they beat Bonnie and Brick. Kim held Ron close tears coming down her face as she was so relived to see him alive.

"Thanks KP," he said knowing how worried she must have been. As the crowds left the arena two figures loomed in the shadows.

"An interesting pair don't you think?" one asked.

"Yori sure can pick 'em," the other replied.

"Should we report him to the master?"

"Let's just say…he's an interest." Cont…

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