A/N: Please note that I still don't own Kim Possible or Ron Stoppable, so I have no rights at all to them as they and all the characters, objects and places associated with the show belong to the Disney Corporation. I still don't make any money from this hobby and I suppose that it's for the best though someday I'd love to get out of the stinking factory. However the characters Wanda Wang and Suzie Chin as well as Maku-san, Major John Grant, Major John Jackson and Judge Q. Hector Snobblestone do belong to me and are creations of my warped mind. So please ask if you want to use them…OK? I've borrowed from other authors with their permission
Foremost I want to thank again CajunBear73 for his tireless efforts at trying to make these stories readable. His comments in red are usually better than the story itself and one of these days I might include some of them in the comments section. I want to give a shout to Spectre666, Screaming Phoenix, Waveform they review me all the time and provoke me...I uh mean inspire me to do better, enough with the sticks already.
Now for the reviews: CB, yeah I think Josh had too much fun drinking sake. I really wonder what did happen to the young man, maybe we'll find out later. Seems that Wanda and Suzie had a little bottle flu too. Betty has questions and Wade has his answers I swear that boy has an answer for everything. S P, well as for where the next Chosen One comes from? Well I guess your gonna have to wait for that....for about the whole story....I had to give you something to look forward to later (much later). Wait for the blade to accept him because he kept the little blond haired girl safe (More on that later.). Joe Stoppinghem, you have a great and obvious point. The answer is this will be revealed in a few chapters. Ron could be looking for ten at hard labor in Leavenworth and then a dishonorable discharge. However he has done nothing the busted his tale and put himself on the line....So we'll have to see how this works out. Waveform, yes the butts keep on coming. Bottoms up everybody....OK ST get hold of yourself. And as for Manson and the launch codes I think the Blade would not work for the evil man, Fukushima. And yes Master Maku-san does seem to have a set....I wonder how long he will survive and how long before the plan of his and the different plan of the dishonored one will continue to prosper. Time will tell. Now for Eckles, you did an awful lot of work with the review and I hope that I answered most of your questions in a PM. Give the story time to reveal itself....I think you'll be happy with how it does it...If not I'll accept the flames...CajunBear sold me his unused Nomex underwear just in case.
A big thanks to the reviewers I truly appreciate the comments. Now I do have one comment that I need to make. If something like "Is there going to be a sequel" enters your mind and you put that in the review (Yes this actually happened), and that information is included HERE, all that it tells me is that the reader didn't pay attention to the Author's Notes where I do try to let the reader know these kind of things, I'm not that big of a jerk to not let you know if more stuff is coming up.
Therefore let me say right up front 'Separate Lives' is between 'Broken Promise' and 'Once Again'. So it goes 'Winter Adventure' (Christmas of Kim and Ron's junior year), 'A Lasting Love' (Senior Prom…Or about four weeks before Graduation), 'Broken Promise' (Graduation to a month after graduation), and 'Separate Lives' (A month after Graduation till sixty-three months after Graduation). 'Once Again' is placed after that. I pretty much thought that was clear, but I'm just a dumb pipefitter.
For the rest of you I apologize. 99.987% of you already caught on a long time ago and I'm just trying to get the rest up to speed.
So this is the last of the prequel stories and if I ever attempt to do this again, please someone put me out of my misery. Please be patient because it is going to take a while to spin this yarn. It will go over thirty chapters. It will be dark in places. In other places it will be light. Expect drama and adventure with some humor thrown in.
Anyway as most of you know already Kim and Ron have broken up by now. You all should have gotten that....Right? Kim's with Josh and Ron's ....well he's somewhere, but then that's part of the fun. Now what?
Well it didn't look like the loser took the bait did it. Well I wonder what the Master has in store for him now. Is this going to be another whacked plan? Will the buffoon bite this time to seal his demise. Ron oh Ron what are you doing?
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Separate Lives
Chapter 10
Lowerton, Colorado:
Kim looked at her boyfriend as they stood in the presence of their master. It had been nearly three months since their last 'visit'. Coming after the 'vacation frolic' they staged to draw Ron out in Hawaii which did nothing but get Kim in hot water with her 'rents and disciplinary details at GJ. Mr. F was livid that Josh and Kim's prancing around on the beaches in Hawaii like some sort of lovesick beach bunnies had done nothing to draw out her former boyfriend from wherever he was hiding.
The master was sure that the whole thing was a stroke of genius at the time. Unfortunately for them Stoppable never showed, but then Kim remembered what her ex boyfriend had been able to do to those aliens. So in a way maybe they were lucky he didn't show up. The master seemed to have another plan. Kim smiled when she remembered how a blue skinned scientist used to come up with whacked plans as well, 'Oh well, here we go again.'
"Sit down.", the master told the two teens, "I have come up with a better way to capture the outsider." Last summer we didn't publicize the affections that you two had for each other. Stoppable may not have had enough time to react. He may not have had the funds to get to Hawaii to run my servant off. So we have a new plan.", the taller man informed them.
"What do you mean we master?", Kim asked being slightly annoyed with him.
"Just this: Congratulations Miss Possible and Mr. Mankey, on becoming engaged.", he laughed.
"Hold on sir, I don't want to marry Kim. That wasn't part of the deal.", he gasped as his voice raised an octave in pitch.
"Remember my servants, this is not about what you want, it's about me obtaining my honor back. He casually tossed a ring to Mankey, "Here put this on Miss Possible's ring finger and ask her for her hand.", he ordered.
"No…I…I won't.", Josh stammered.
"Remember our deal servant. Disobey me and what happens to your family and friends? After I have Miss Possible's last boyfriend's blood soaking into the Earth you will both be released.", he reminded them.
"OK then as long as you put it that way….Kim do you want to marry me.?", Josh asked.
"NO.", she gasped.
"Miss Possible, I order you to comply.", the master simply stated.
Kim's eyes dulled as she said , Yes master I will marry Josh Mankey as you order."
"Good Miss Possible. By the way that ring looks very nice on your finger, make sure that you display it prominently for all to see.", he told her.
"Yes sir, when are Josh and I to wed?", Kim asked simply, "These things tend to take a while to plan."
"We are already planning the service and your honeymoon Miss Possible. I will select everything from the service, to the bridesmaids and the church. It will be all done for you since you are so busy in your training.", he told her.
Kim replied, "Usually it's the bride and her family along with the groom that do this, you understand sir."
"I do not care for your American traditions Miss Possible, I am simply trying to do this without too much bother. Since one of you fans is paying for all of this I DO need you to comply and to make this all much easier, I have called in help.", he told her.
"But people will notice.", Kim cringed at the idea of being married to the artist.
"But by the time they figure it out, I will be long gone and in possession of the outsider's head.", he replied to Kim.
"What do you mean sir by help Sir?", Josh asked genuinely worried now
"Miss Possible please stick out your right arm.", the Master instructed.
Kim's eyes were still dull as she complied. A door opened to their front and a short, chubby, bespectacled black haired woman entered. The woman was nearly to her when Kim noticed who it was. "DNAmy Hall.", Kim growled as she began to rise from her seat.
"Please restrain little Kimmie." the fat woman told the Master.
His arm locked down on Kim's. Then Amy simply produced a needle and pushed it into Kim's arm after she found a good vein. Kim tried to struggle, but between both men and the chip she was no match for their combined efforts.
"Now that's better my little cuddlebuddy sister.", Amy told Kim as her straining diminished. Within minutes Kim Possible's struggles had stopped and her head hung down.
"Now we have to have the final part of the training in place.", the Master told them all.
"Kimmie open your eyes and look at this little trinket.", Amy implored the teen.
Slowly the famous heroine complied until she was looking straight ahead. "Watch the pretty necklace Kimmie.", the fat woman instructed.
Kim watched the pretty diamond as it swayed back and forth. "Do you like what you see my little cuddle bumpkin?", Amy asked.
"Yes.", Kim answered dully.
"Good are you're eyelids getting heavy?", she asked.
"Yes.", Kim responded.
"Very good, now go to sleep and listen closely Kimberly Anne Possible. You will marry Josh Mankey and will stay happily married to him. Until he divorces you. When he does so it will be all your fault for the breakup, do you understand?", Amy asked.
"Yes.", Kim answered.
"Yes what, Kimberly?", the fat woman asked again.
"I will marry Josh. If....no when he divorces me it will be my fault.", she replied.
"Very good Kim, now answer me a question. Who do you love?", Amy queried her.
"Ronnie, I love Ronnie.", Kim responded truthfully.
"But you are under orders to kill Ron. What are your feelings Kim Possible?", Amy Hall asked.
"I love Ronnie, but Master has ordered me to kill him. I must do what Master has ordered.", Kim replied simply.
"Good Kimmie, very good. For your wedding to Josh you must follow the Master's instructions. He has provided everything for your wedding. He will bring everyone of importance to the wedding. Your bridesmaids will be Josh Mankey's relatives. You will do this because you not longer trust your family and friends. You must allow Josh's father to walk you down the aisle to Josh. Do you understand Kimmie?", Amy asked.
"NO!! It would hurt Daddy! NO!", Kim began to snarl.
"But you must, your Daddy and Mommy hates you.", Amy urged.
"NO! Daddy and Mom LOVE me!", Kim cried as her breathing became a pant as she struggled.
"Kimmie, rest.", Amy implored
The red headed girl slumped forward again.
Amy motioned the masked one to follow her.
"This will kill her, I can do some things....however there are things that even deep hypnotism will not effect unless I have much more time. She will be missed at that point. Also, if she fights this hard on this one point, then her other programming will become fragile as well. We should concede this point. Let her walk herself down the aisle. If that doesn't work let her father walk her. You are pushing too hard to break this woman. If you want her to serve your purposes, you have to give up this one point and maybe a few others to get her to comply." Amy advised.
"We can do away with the minor things. It is the result that I care most for.", the Master told them.
A minute later they returned.
"Miss Possible, instead of Mr. Mankey walking you down the aisle we will let you walk yourself. Is that acceptable?", the Master asked.
"Yes, if my father cannot walk me, then I will walk myself then. My family must be invited to my wedding.", she told him.
"I understand, but they will not be part of the service.", Amy insisted.
"I understand Miss Hall.", Kim responded.
"Now we must think of a phrase for you Kimmie.", Amy told her.
"What is your favorite thing?" Amy asked.
"My Pandaroo.", Kim replied.
"Why is that?", Amy asked again.
"Because Ronnie gave him to me.", she responded simply.
"Who is Ron's sister Kimmie.", the Master asked knowing the significance of the child.
"Her name is Hanna, Master.", Kim stated.
"Are you familiar with the Pixie Scouts, Kim.", Josh asked suddenly getting an idea.
"Yes I was a Pixie Scout, it was fun.", Kim answered.
"What is the most important thing that Pixie Scouts do?", Josh continued.
"We sell muffins door to door. They're Pixie Scout Muffins.", she explained.
"Rest, Kim.", Josh told her.
Josh Mankey motioned to them to follow him.
"What are we going to do here?", Josh asked the other two.
"We are going to plant a trigger phrase in her mind.", Amy explained.
"We are going to give her instructions to give us a way out. We have already been building the instruction listings within her. We are going to have her forget about all of this except that she married you after she and Stoppable broke up. This will give us the ability to disappear. If the suggestions that we gave her don't hold, all we have to do is say a certain phrase and she will forget everything except what we want her to remember. Unfortunately when we do this, all the programming that we have done to her that is against her core principles will go away, though she still may be able to somewhat remember them in dreams and nightmares. So Master the programming that you installed in her will go bye bye. I'm sorry about that, but she should not be needed to eliminate the buffoon once he falls into your trap. I'm sure that he will come to rescue her from the dreaded wedding to young Mr. Mankey here. Then you can have him and I can get paid for all this work.", she explained further.
"Very well then Miss Hall, please continue with our teenage assassin.", the Master conceded.
"There is one problem, while she may forget in her conscious mind, her subconscious may remember all of this. If someone puts her under the same degree of control, she may remember all. However, by the time that happens, young Mr. Stoppable should be rotting in his grave and no one other than Mr. Mankey here will know exactly what happened....I'm sure our young friend won't talk, not with the threat over his family. I do so owe Stoppable for beating my Monty over the years, because of him and his sister my dear huggy-buddy is a piece of stone.", she told them.
They walked back into the room. Kim was where they had left her. "Kimmie we have something for you to remember. Do you understand?", Amy asked.
"Yes.", Kim replied simply.
"Whenever the Master or Josh Mankey say this exact phrase 'Pixie Scout Han took my prized Pandaroo to swap for Muffins', remember that phrase, and when you hear it, you will forget me, you will forget the Master and everything that he told you to do. All that you will remember is that you married Josh when you were on rebound from your breakup with Ronald Stoppable. You will forget everything else. Do you understand Miss Possible? Now repeat the phrase for me.", Amy urged.
"When I hear the phrase 'Pixie Scout Han took my prized Pandaroo to swap for muffins' I will forget you, the Master and all that he has told me to do. The reason that I married Josh was that I was on the rebound from breaking up with Ronald Stoppable.", Kim replied dully.
"Very good Kimmie. Now go back to sleep. On the count of three by the Master, you will awaken and not remember anything but the instructions that you were given and to be happily engaged to Josh, and the wedding plans.", Amy ordered.
She turned and left.
After a few moments then Master said, "One , two, three."
Kim awoke with a smile on her face as she hugged Josh and gave him a kiss. "Come on honey, let's go see the church.", she gushed.
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Fort Bragg, North Carolina:
"Gentlemen this is the first day of MFF school. The graduates of this school are capable free falling from up to 35,000 feet and land on what would be called a postage stamp in bad weather, at night with over one hundred pounds of equipment. About half of you will fail this course. If you washout there are no repeats. We will give you every opportunity to succeed. Not everyone has the capability to do this. It is very specialized. The class size is small because each of you will have your own personal instructor. The class duration is four weeks the first week we will have you in the trainer perfecting your technique. After that we will be jumping and studying the equipment. Are there any questions.", Master Sergeant Gurney asked.
"No sir.", came the response.
All but two in the class had nearly perfected their techniques in the first week.
In the second week they began jumping and jumping. Quickly they added the oxygen mask and their gear bags. A few had to return to the trainer. About ten had no trouble at all. The E-4 that stood around a lot, was one of those. One of the instructors asked why he didn't sit.
"Ah Sergeant, I sorta got shot somewhere not too long ago and it's kinda painful to sit down. So if you don't mind, I think I'll stand as much as I can.", he told him.
One of the other students slapped him on the butt and the Corporal jumped.
"OK kid how did that happen?", one of the others asked.
"Can't tell you, it was classified... Sorry though.", he replied.
"I'll bet I can get you to talk.", a Captain told him, "I've got a higher clearance than you do son."
"Sir I can't go into this. If the United States Army wanted you to know they would have told you. I'm sorry, but without clearance from my CO, I can't talk about any of it.", the E-4 finished.
One of the instructors told them, "Leave him alone. We know what happened, and you don't need to know. So knock it off Sir, or I'll have someone with real brass inform you that you really don't need to know what happened."
On the third week the class moved to the Yuma Proving Grounds for the final two weeks. At the moment only 2/3 of the class remained. The slight Corporal was one of them. At the end of the third week, Corporal Loosee' was buddied up with his instructor. Ron was wearing all his gear now and weighed close to 340 pounds when he climbed aboard the aircraft. Master Sergeant Adams was looking at the kid, 'He's done it all so far. Had a little bit of trouble the first week, but after he got his arch down he stopped having any trouble. He's a quiet kid, not talking much about anything. Most of the students in this class are a bit older. We usually don't see nineteen-year olds here. He must be something special. I wonder what they have cooked up for him?'
They began to breath pure oxygen even before taxiing out to the runway. The jump was going to be a maximum altitude jump with O2 and all the students had a full combat load.
Adams and Loser were the fifth pair out. Things went smoothly for about the first ten seconds. The Sergeant Adams realized that his Oxygen regulator on the bottle had frozen. He tried to hit it to free the pesky device. He looked at his partner as they were free falling at 31,000 feet, when Loser tapped him on the arm. He got the 'what's up' sign.
Adams motioned to his mask and noticed the kid nod and remove his mask and held up three fingers. The Sergeant nodded back and waited for the mask as it was handed to him. He took three breaths and handed the mask back. Handing the life-giving oxygen mask back and forth continued between them down to 4000 feet when Adams motioned that he was OK now. The Corporal nodded back, flew away from his partner and signaled that he was going to pop his chute. Adams nodded in return. Both chutes popped open, almost in unison.
After they landed Sergeant Adams looked at the kid that saved him from anoxia and certain painful death, and shook his hand. "Thanks Corporal. You either saved my life or saved my career. Either way I owe ya son."
"Sarge we're supposed to look out for each other. I watched the other guys and instructors. I read up on the equipment before I came over to the school. The equipment is similar to some stuff that I used in skydiving before.", he responded.
"You did this before?", he asked.
"Yes Sarge. The highest I think I ever dove from was about 33,000 feet, so it wasn't as high as what we did today though.", the Corporal told him.
"When did you do that?", the Adams asked impressed.
"I guess I was either fifteen or sixteen at the time. I remember it was winter then, so maybe fifteen. It sure was cold, I remember that part real good. We didn't take the fast ride down, we used the chutes to fly for about 30 miles.", he replied.
"You've done that?", he asked.
"Yes Sergeant. It was fun, but pretty cold. Next time I'm wearing longies. Almost froze the little guy off.", the kid laughed.
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Middleton, Colorado:
KNYU television news was on. 'It's another boring day in Colorado.', James thought. He was brought out of his revelry when a report came on. "Just in. Former teen Hero Kim Possible was out at the mall today with her boyfriend, though we might want to change that status since our cameras caught a flash of light on her hand today. We will continue that story, but first a word from our sponsors.", the newswoman said.
By the time James got the, "What the hell?",out of his mouth, the phone began to ring.
He picked up the phone. "Mr. Possible, this is Wade. I just saw the news. You might want to run your phone line through the website, or you're going to get swamped.", he advised.
"Sure Wade, let me call out right now, alright?", Mr. Possible asked. James picked up his cell phone and called Anne.
"Hello Jimmie, what's going on?", she asked here husband.
"Well Kimmie-cub just got engaged, according to one of the news stations, honey.", he told her. There was silence for a few minutes before she began.
"WHAT DO MEAN James Possible?", she roared into the mouthpiece of her phone.
At that moment James had been surfing the national news as well. "Well honey make that a sweep, your daughter knows how to get attention. The picture of her left hand is on just about every news show on the planet by now.", he told her.
"Great.", she replied, "Get the twins and get takeout. Call Dean and Barb, we're heading over there. They're going to see this too. We have to ease the pain for them. It won't be a lot of fun. If they didn't already have an unlisted number before this ought to do it. The local stations at least knew that Kim and Ronald were an item. Some of those news people are no better than the show folk that you talk about all the time James. I'll be home in a half hour.", she told him.
James called the Stoppables and told them that they were coming over and why. He also told them that the twins would be over in a few minutes.
James then called his sons and told them too.
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Yamanouchi, Japan:
Sensei had just been made aware of Kim Possible's new situation. He began to relax, 'I must calm myself before contacting Hiro-san and Chin-san. Has this become irreversible now? Maybe this is a false report by someone who seeks to gain fame through others.'
Sensei sat silently, finally he made his call. "My faithful students are you able to think with this old man for a while?", he pushed out with his mind.
After several minutes he felt the familiar minds of those who had been his students for years.
"Sensei Chin-san is with me.", Wanda Wang thought back to her Master.
"Master Sensei, it is good to meditate with you again my illustrious teacher.", Yori replied, "Hirotaka-san is watching Mankey-san at the moment."
"I will get to the point then my children, are the rumors about Possible-san true?", Sensei asked the question that was foremost on his mind.
Yori answered, "Master, Possible-san wears what the Americans call an engagement ring on her left ring finger. From what the locals have told me the placement of that ring means that she has been asked to be the spouse of the man who gave it to her. Last week Hiro-san presented me with my ring. That way when we say that we are betrothed, the Americans believe us. It is quite beautiful Master, thank you."
"Why do you thank me Yori-san?", Sensei asked.
"We had to put it on your account to keep appearances.", Yori replied simply, "You did say that you wanted us to fit in. Also the semester is going well, we are taking some courses that we could not in Japan."
Suzie cut in, "Sensei, Yori-san and Hiro-san are not drawing attention to themselves. We do have other problems however. Those are: first, the listening devices that we installed last year have been tampered with, they are still functional but are being used by someone else as well, and second, we are aware that at least one more entity is watching either Possible-san or Mankey-san. We have identified one group as Global Justice, but we are concerned that there is another very gifted person watching as well. I am keeping my cover as Cheerleader Assistant Coach, it lets me keep track of two of Possible-san's old friends. Once in a while they speak about her. I feel that they too are watching Possible-san."
"Thank you Chin-san. Has Wang-san been able to continue her student teaching with Possible-san in her classes?", he asked through his mind.
"Not at this time Master. I believe that I will have her in a class of mine next semester. She does come in for help in a few things that she does not completely understand. One thing that worries me is that there are times when, and I know of no other way to put this, but her mind is not completely 'there'. This confuses me because there are other times when she seems to know more about a subject then I do.", Wanda finished.
"Is there anything else to report?", he asked through his mind.
"Yes Master, we have had dinner with Ron-san's parents and Hanna. We have done the same with Kim-san's parents. We have told them both that we knew them from high school and Ron-san's exchange trip. We have been invited over to both residences for dinner since they know that we are together and students at the nearby Upperton University. None of them have any idea at this time where Ron-san is, or if they do, they do not speak of it in the open. One thing is clear, the relationship between the Stoppables and the Possibles is not only through Kim-san and Ron-san. There is deep friendship between them.", Yori reported.
"That is good Yori-san, keep watch over both families until only I tell you to stop. Make sure you understand what I just told you Yori-san. If Ron-san has been betrayed or just disappeared on his own, you must ensure the safety of the Han first as well as both families, Wanda-san and Suzie-san this is your secondary mission as well. Do you all understand? Also keep watch on Kim-san and her 'man' as well.", he instructed.
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Upperton University:
Tara just got off the phone and looked at her cheerleader friend. "Bonnie, nobody I talked to has heard anything. How did your calls go?", she asked.
"We have the same luck Tara. One good thing is that Justine said that Felix may have been only a few months from being able to take his first steps in over ten years. It seems that Mrs. Renton has made a breakthrough. Now the team members are running it through diagnostics or something. You know he is pretty cute. You never know Tara, he might be the guy for a certain cheerleader." Bonnie casually made the information known.
"Oh Justine and Big Mike are tying the knot next summer. It's going to be here and we're invited. Just think what kind of party it's going to be, the detention hall buddies and the geeks. Sort of makes you shudder a bit doesn't it?", Bonnie continued giggling.
"Oh B that's going to be so cool. I just have to go to that one. Maybe Ron will be home by then.", she replied.
"Well I guess if Ron's home then he'll be back on the market since he and Kim broke up and she's getting married to Josh.", Bonnie suggested.
"I don't think so B, I think Ron is a one-woman-man. Now that she is taken, he won't be back or if he does come home, he won't be around any of us. He'd be totally freaked at how he would think you would tear into him about being a loser. That's why I think he's gone, because he couldn't deal with the pain and all the reminders of them being together.", Tara observed.
"You should have seen him at the last moment that I saw him Tara, he looked scary. I don't think that I'll ever forget that. He threw Junior like he was a rag doll.", Bonnie confided to her friend.
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Yamanouchi, Japan:
Sensei had just returned to his senses as his old friend, Maku-san, walked up and sat down with him. "What news, my friend?", Maku-san asked.
"Stoppable-san is still missing. Both of our teams in America have found no evidence of him at this time.", Sensei replied.
"What about his so-called mate?", the other master asked.
"Possible-san is betrothed to another. They are soon to wed.", Sensei informed him.
"That is good, my friend. Now when we find the Chosen One, we will convince him to choose another. I was hoping Yori-san, but you have told me that she has been spoken for by Hirotaka-san. Are you sure that is the correct match my brother?", Maku-san asked.
"That is their path my brother. At least one pairing shall come to pass. If we do find the Chosen One, you must prepare yourself for the likely chance that he will take no mate, and instead become a hermit and continue to keep his distance from us.", Sensei told him.
"Why would he do that? There are many suitable brides for him to choose from." Maku-san replied.
"It is because his soul was tied to Possible-san, my brother. He may not choose another woman because of this. He will distrust us and any suggestion that we make. In his mind he will feel that Yamanouchi has betrayed him. He left on his own to find his way in the world since we refused to assist him in a moment of trial. This he will not forget. Let us hope that sometime down the road he forgives us.", Sensei continued.
"This cannot be, he has a duty. He must take a mate!", Maku-san snapped.
"We imposed this duty on him, now you wish to impose his spouse on him as well? Maybe one of your relatives perhaps?", Sensei snapped back.
"There are several that would suit him, my brother.", Maku-san calmed.
"Are you suggesting that all this drama was to separate Stoppable-san from his chosen mate and to force him to wed another? That is most reprehensible. I cannot believe my ears!", Sensei spat, "I will not be party to this dishonorable undertaking. I will advise the others as well. I wonder what else have you done to compromise the honor of Yamanouchi, Maku-san. How long have you betrayed us?", Sensei got up abruptly and left.
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Yuma Proving Grounds. Yuma, Arizona:
"OK guys this is the last jump. Those of you that remain are going to do a HAHO jump. On this one you will open the chute at 25,000 feet and you will find your way to the target zone with that aid of a GPS unit and a map. Make sure that your Maglights have good batteries in them so that you can read the maps. Your jump buddy will not guide you, you have to guide him. You are still going to be in all your gear except ammunition. There will be many times that you have to fly your way into a target. Let's load up.", the Jumpmaster called out.
They all jumped out at one-minute intervals into the black sky.
A half hour later all but two teams had landed. Corporal Loosee' and Master Sergeant Adams were laughing. "Good job son. The next thing you know they'll be making you a Sergeant.", Adams was telling him.
"Well as soon as I get back, I have to report to the next NCO school rotation. Then I want to get some climbing in. Also, I'm looking at buying a little cabin and some property not to far from the base.", he told the older man.
"Looks like you got some stuff to keep you busy Ron. You earned your wings, good job. Tomorrow , we'll get the graduation done and get you guys to the airport so that you can get back to your bases. It's been a pleasure Ron. Keep up the good work." Adams replied.
"Thanks Master Sergeant for taking care of me I learned a lot.", the teenager told the older man truthfully.
OK my faithful readers, now what should I do with Miss Amy Hall a.k.a. DNAmy? I can tell you she is NOT an unwilling co-conspirator and she has done some very nasty things to our redheaded heroine. Either let me know in your reviews or PM's. I'll read them all. Are any of you either darker or more devious than I am?
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