A/N: If you're all wondering why I got rid of my KP/On Deck crossover, I wanted to simply expand it, and make it more fun and epic. Not only will KP be on the SS Tipton, but also will Jake, Rose, Spud, Trixie, Phineas, Ferb, Candace, Perry aka Agent P (Explanation sometime later), Lilo, Victoria, and Stitch. There will be a slight AU for American Dragon Jake Long in the later chapters. Expect many CodyXBailey, ZackXMaya, KimXRon, and JakeXRose moments in this epic fic. One last thing: thanks to the best writer ever on this site for helping me out. Thank you BitterSweetTeller. Now, enjoy!
One day, at Middleton High, heavy raindrops were drumming against the large windows of the cafeteria. The cafeteria was even more crowded than usual. Even the jocks and nature enthusiasts had found seats at the crammed plastic tables. And, they preferred staying outside during lunch break. Kim was squeezing her way past a bunch of loudly arguing freshmen. She took a turn to the left. She almost came too close to the nerd table. Kim was keeping her eyes out for a free seat.
"Here! Kim, over here!" Ron called out lightly.
He was basically jumping in his seat. For, he was trying hard to wave his hand high enough to get Kim's attention. He shouted loud enough to reach her over the chatter and laughter around them. While balancing her tray on one hand? Kim dodged another senior. Kim let herself fall into the chair that Ron had been defending as best he can. Okay: It was really Rufus defending Kim's seat. Rufus had been mostly curled up on top of the seat's plastic surface. He was with teeth hissing at anyone who tried to sit down. Rufus also had claws that, even from a distance away, was a visual deterrent.
Kim sighed with relief. She was allowing herself to relax for a moment. Without even a second thought...she rested her head on Ron's shoulder. Kim still couldn't say that she was entirely used to being in her senior year now. Somehow it seemed like the last months had passed like a blur.
So much had happened in seemingly little time: She'd had to pick up a new outfit for her extracurricular hero activities because her old one had been discontinued at Club Banana. Ron's parents had presented him with his new baby sister. The tweebs, Tim and Jim, had skipped ahead and had been pronounced freshmen at Kim's school. That last part was much to Kim's dismay at first. She did still love her brothers. But hell, they could be a real pest at times.
Between the ups and downs...Kim tried to focus on the things she'd achieved: On the victories rather than the losses.
And...after all? As long as Kim had Ron at her side as partners? She could make it through anything.
Ever since the prom, Kim and Ron became not only crime fighting partners in saving the world: They became and remained to this day in a relationship. Girlfriend and boyfriend. Sure. They had their arguments too. But...they always reconciled quickly. They were better together than apart, and that was what really counted.
"You make me feel like a natural woman," Kim was singing.
She was singing along to the song that she'd had stuck in her head all day. All the while...she was batting her eyelashes at Ron. Ron only smiled and amusedly shook his head some at his girlfriend. He leaned in to give Kim a peck on her cheek. He still didn't exactly know how he'd been lucky enough to end up together with her. But, he was sure definitely not complaining. Kim grinned at him. She was running a hand through her hair as she sat up straight again. She then turned her attention to her lunch.
Kim was thinking to herself, sure. Our year had been rather eventful so far. But, how can our lives possibly get any crazier aside from a super crammed cafeteria room? I mean...this is me and Ron. I certainly don't expect it to get crazier. But, then again? Myself and my whole family have said many times that anything is possible for a Possible. And, the world did have a way of throwing all kinds of surprises our way. Nah. It can't get any crazier. Right?
Suddenly...Steve Barkin's voice echoed through the speakers of the cafeteria's ceiling.
"Alright everyone, listen up!" Steve Barkin called out.
Kim and Ron both thought, well... He seems a little less annoyed than usual: Which is probably a good sign. The ambient chatter in the cafeteria kind of slowly died down. For, everyone's attention was soon drawn to the announcement.
"This year...to help with our school's budget in a big way...ahem...Middleton High will be holding its first ever School at Sea contest: Thanks to money donated by Mr. Tipton himself." Mr. Barkin announced.
Kim smiled some at the school's budget part. Ron gave Kim a look of surprised confusion.
He was mouthing, "What does that mean School at Sea?"
Kim simply shrugged, indicating that she had no clue herself. To Kim's left, there was her and Ron's best friend Monique. Monique leaned across the table in concentration. She was briefly making eye contact with the two of them. Then...all three of them continued to listen intently.
"We will be choosing four lucky students to board the SS Tipton. Once there? They will be spending the next six months attending a special school called Seven Seas High. Yes: You will be studying on a cruise around the world. But, you can be certain of one crucial thing: An excellent curriculum will be provided, and you will still be expected to keep up with your classmates. You will still have to take part in the final exams. Please hand in your name, high school class, and your parents' permission on a form if you are underage at my office. Sign up starts tomorrow!" Mr. Barkin finished the announcement.
Then...the room exploded in cheers and shouts. Everyone began to discuss what they would do if they won, what the best part of a cruise was, and what countries they wanted to visit. Monique in excitement squealed. Her eyes were wide with excitement too. She grabbed Kim's arm.
"We totally have to sign up! All of us! If we're gonna win, this is way beyond high school on the ground level cool ever! What do you guys think?" Monique told Kim and Ron.
Kim's lips pulled themselves into an uneasy smile. An expression of uncertainty was still settling on her features.
"School at sea...sea sick, mid-level sick, or not sea sick?" Ron couldn't help but murmur uncertainly.
Kim and Ron had been wide eyed in shock for several minutes just trying to process the full announcement.
"Monique? I...I don't know…" Kim nervously said.
Then...Ron suddenly smiled in realized.
"Aww, come on Kim. I get sick every now and then anyway. Besides...we're seniors already. We practically rule this place. And six months on a cruise? Come on: That's one hell of a boo-yeah before we graduate!" Ron exclaimed.
The happy excitement was basically radiating off his face.
"True...hmm..." Kim considered.
Kim kind of nervously smiled. Rufus poked his little head out of Ron's pocket. He already had a pair of ill-fitting sunglasses over his eyes.
"Yeah! Cruise, baby!" Rufus squeaked happily.
He was obviously just as hyped about the idea as his owner Ron. The sight reminded Kim of just how in the beginning she'd thought Ron's idea of the perfect pet was strange. Especially given the extraordinary sentience the naked mole rat displayed? It was no wonder why at first Kim thought it was very strange. But...over time? Kim had grown to love the little guy. She no longer questioned his intelligence.
She hummed. She was pursing her lips in thought. The idea of a cruise sounded incredibly tempting: Considering her usual vacations consisted of chasing avalanches or stopping crazed villains from taking over the world. But...there was the biggest catch of all she could think of in all of this.
"Well... It's not like I don't want to go. But...but, Ron? What if Dr. Drakken and Shego show up again? What if it's an emergency? You know how it usually goes: I can hardly get a whole 24 hours without someone needing rescuing." Kim pointed out awkwardly.
Monique made a nervous face.
"But, K.P...think of the buffets: No Skip Program skipping us out on that positive vibe! All that good food going to waste if you're not there...all the cool sports and the cool places we get to see and do on the cruising..." Ron supposed.
Ron's words were half sung and half spoken as he used his best salesman pitch on her. He was lightly leaning into Kim.
"Come o-o-n, Kim, this is gonna be s-o-o-o good!" Ron pleaded lightly.
Kim rolled her eyes affectionately at his antics.
"Yeah. I...I get all those..." Kim was in the midst of realizing.
Ron quickly nodded. A light sigh came from Kim's lips.
"Well? What do you think, Kim?" Monique lightly wondered.
"Ron...you're right. It would be really nice to go to the S.S. Tipton." Kim admitted.
Ron grinned. The smell of victory was hanging heavy in the air between them.
"Y-e-e-e-s-s…!" Ron called out.
Kim and Monique chuckled.
"You know? It's been kind of quiet lately: Even for us. And...yeah. I guess we can still do our world saving business from the ship. I do have a couple friends who could pick me up if necessary." Kim considered.
Then...she scrunched her nose up in a way that Ron thought was utterly adorable.
Kim's expression may have betrayed the thoughts racing in her mind. But, Ron and Monique knew better than to take that expression seriously.
"Alright. Okay: Let's do it!" Kim decided.
"All right! Seven Seas High, here we come!" Monique assumed.
Monique and Ron high-fived behind Kim. Monique and Ron had a cheer of victory. Kim chuckled.
Is it really not too wishful thinking for us all to be on Seven Seas High? I mean, the four picked can be so random. Although...that would be really great if it did. She couldn't help but think to herself.
The cheer of victory was kind of drowned out by the sound of the bell for the end of their lunch break. But, only kind of.
"I'll catch you guys later! Make sure to bring your permissions tomorrow!" Kim called out lightly.
The rest of the day passed like a blur. And...before Kim knew it? School was over, and she was back home. With an exhausted sigh, Kim allowed herself to practically fall on her bed. It was night time. Kim was letting her eyes fall shut. However...only a second later? Her Kimmunicator pinged. It pretty much forced her to roll over to the side and grab it from the pocket of her backpack.
"What's up, Wade?" Kim asked sleepily.
"Ron told me about the Contest. He asked me to manipulate the result, or at least take a look and see if you two are going to win. What should I do, Kim?" Wade admitted.
He sounded worried on the last part. Kim rolled her eyes with some amusement. She was unable to keep a smile forming on her lips.
"Oh, don't worry about that Wade. You know I don't like cheating, and that Ron typically listens to what I say is good anyway. We'll just have to wait and see." Kim assured.
"Thanks." Wade added.
They both smiled.
"But... Are you sure this is a good idea? You think we can keep up with our world saving business while we're traveling around the world in a big ship?" Kim couldn't help but think out loud.
"Oh, that? No problem, Kim. We got plenty of ways to pick you up. The ship has a helicopter landing platform. Besides? This could be a great opportunity to explore around the world without having to always stop whatever you're doing to save it. And, if you guys won't be able to answer a call because of reception? I can always get Global Justice to help us out." Wade pointed out confidently.
"Yeah! That's great, Wade. Thank you." Kim said confidently.
"I'll talk to you later." Kim added.
Wade flashed her a thumbs up.
"See ya! Good night." Wade added.
"Good night, Wade." Kim added.
Then...Wade signed off from the Kimmunicator screen. A gentle knock on Kim's door frame made her look up. She found her mother standing in the hallway. Her mother had a basket of laundry in her arms.
"Hey Kimmie. Got your clothes for you. I found a new laundry detergent that smells so nice, you'll just love it." Kim's mother supposed.
She stepped into the room and placed the basket on Kim's bed. That was before leaning down to kiss Kim on the forehead.
"I couldn't help but overhear you saying something about a Contest at school? What was that all about?" Kim's mother couldn't help but wonder.
Kim rolled her eyes amusedly at her mother's curiosity.
"Yeah. It's a contest at school called "School at Sea". And, if I'm one of the four lucky winners? I get to travel on a cruise ship called the S.S. Tipton for the next six months. But, don't worry. For making it back in time for the graduation ceremony? It's really no big." Kim concluded.
"Well, I sure hope so! You can't deny your family the joy of coming to your graduation!" Her mother lightly exclaimed.
She pretended to be outraged by the idea with her facial expression. That drew a groan from Kim. But...Kim smiled in a knowingly way too. Before she could say anything...her mother continued.
"Honestly? It sounds really fun. I think you should definitely go if you win." Her mother assured her.
Kim continued to smile. She was quietly thankful for the encouragement.
"Yeah. I'll leave you the papers on the kitchen table so you can sign them for me. But, I have to wait and see if I win first. Right?" Kim figured.
Suddenly...another thought popped into her head.
"Oh! And...if I do win? Please make sure the Tweebs don't take over my room. I'm terrified to think what they'll do if they get their hands on all of my stuff: As if keeping some of my things safe from them is bad enough." Kim nervously reasoned.
Her mother chuckled.
"Don't worry honey. Your father and I will make sure they don't." Her mother assured.
"Thanks!" Kim lightly said.
"You're welcome. And, I'll sign your papers as soon as you bring them. Good night, Kim." Her mother told her.
"Good night mom. Love you." Kim added.
Her mother was almost out the door. But...she paused.
"Oh, I'll be crossing my fingers for you! I've got a good feeling you're gonna get lucky with this one." Her mother wished.
With that...she disappeared into the hallway. She was making her way down the stairs. And...Kim slept well that night.
The next day, without wasting any time? Ron and Kim with their permission slips headed straight for the principal's office before class. It was a nice day. The sun was finally breaking through the rain clouds and bathing the school in its warm light. Ron was next to Kim. Ron was rambling on about how they could possibly not so legally up their chances of being chosen for the cruise: Bringing up ideas like breaking into the principal's office and stealing every other file until only their names remained.
Kim was about to respond that it was probably very obvious if they pulled a stunt like that it would quickly disqualify them from being chosen. But...that's when a familiar girl with dark brown hair caught her attention. Ugh. Of course. Kim thought to herself. The sight alone of Bonnie was making a distinct feeling of annoyance creep into Kim's mind. For a moment? She considered grabbing Ron and hiding until the coast was clear. But...it was already too late for that.
"Oh! You're signing up for the School at Sea contest too? Do you owe a lot already in debt before college? Because, if you just want a ton of money, there are more surefire ways to do it without embarrassing yourself from losing contests you have no chance of winning." Bonnie questioned in a mocking way.
She was smirking all too lightly as soon as she spotted the two. Bonnie was brushing her hair out of her face with one hand. Kim grred at Bonnie.
"Amph it down..." Ron kind of nervously told Kim.
"Ugh! Fine. Come on, Ron." Kim muttered annoyedly.
Kim started to bring Ron along past Bonnie.
"Yes, Bonnie. We are. You don't like it? Tough." Kim insisted confidently.
"Nice!" Ron added.
He was smiling wide.
"Thanks." Kim added.
But...Bonnie stepped in the way to block her from reaching the office.
"Well, so am I. And obviously, I was here first. So, you get to wait." Bonnie pointed out smugly.
Ron grumbled some at that. But, Kim and Ron didn't argue on this one with Bonnie. With that? Bonnie slipped her papers into the mailbox that was labelled "School at Sea Sign up".
"You know, I really hope I get to meet London Tipton. She is so in. She knows more about fashion than anyone and she's the best heiress anywhere." Bonnie reasoned.
She squealed some in preemptive glee.
Oh! Great: Maybe she lets you shine her shoes first. Kim thought about Bonnie. The words were burning to come out from her tongue to her mouth. But...Kim swallowed those words. She was instead giving Bonnie a sarcastically sweet smile.
"Amazing, I'm sure you two will get along "so" well." Kim slightly mocked.
Bonnie smiled back. But...her eyes were narrowing.
"Oh yeah. She always knows what's hot and what's not. Last time on her show "Yay Me!"? She said that Calvin Klein was really hot and Kim Possible totally not." Bonnie mocked.
She laughed at her own joke. And...she sauntered away. She was obviously all too satisfied with the encounter. Kim growled. She was starting to crumple her permission papers in her hands. Ron gave her a look of sympathy. And...he gently was placing his hands on her shoulders.
"Come on K.P. You know she's just saying that to get to you. We both know you're way hotter than her: No matter what London says." Ron assured.
A small smile pulled at Kim's lips. She leaned in to give Ron a quick kiss.
"Aw. Thanks Ronnie. You're the best." Kim said more lightly.
"Always!" Ron added with a grin.
He was giving her a thumbs up. That was before placing his own permission papers in the mailbox. Kim tried to uncrumple her permission papers as best she can. Then...she put them in the mailbox.
"Hell yeah! You know, I have a really good feeling about all of this. This is gonna be the best year ever!" Ron optimistically said.
Kim raised an eyebrow at that.
"Hey. You know...it's best not to get our hopes up. There's just as big a chance we're not going to win this." Kim tried to delicately assure Ron.
But...despite her words?
She couldn't help but think that she secretly agrees with Ron's optimism here. She just really didn't want to jinx it out loud.
One thing was certain though: It would be one hell of a senior year for Kim and Ron either way.
Friday somehow seemed to take forever to finally arrive. The whole school had gathered in the gym. The students were eager to learn who had been chosen as the winners of the School at Sea contest. After all? Studying on a luxurious cruise was a dream for just about anyone, and a few lucky ones amongst them would soon be able to live it. Kim felt excitement bubble up in her chest. She was joining the other students in the gym.
"Okay everyone: Settle down!" Mr. Barkin called out.
His voice was echoing from the high walls as he called out the words. He had climbed onto the stage and grabbed the microphone.
"The time has come to see who the lucky four students are that will be studying aboard the SS Tipton for the next six months." Mr. Barkin continued.
Absolute silence enveloped the hall. Not even a whisper could be heard. Barkin picked the first randomly picked envelope off the podium. He made a show of pulling the small piece of paper out of the envelope. It was obviously in a effort to heighten suspense. Kim and Ron shared a quick glance. Their hands found each other's hand, with fingers interlacing tightly. They were quietly encouraging each other to stay positive. They smiled nervously.
"Bonnie Rockwaller!" Mr. Barkin stated.
Many in the crowd of students cheered. Kim felt an immediate sensation of jealousy rush through her mind. She watched Bonnie jump from her seat. Bonnie's happy smile on her face was almost wide enough to reach her ears and she looked like she was about to cry in happiness.
Of course she gets lucky… Kim grumpily thought to herself.
Had it been anyone else? Kim would've cheered for them. Bonnie climbed up to the stage. She was giving an exaggerated wave to the crowd as though she was royalty now.
Of course Bonnie always thought she was royalty: She was Bonnie.
Mr. Barkin picked up the next envelope. He took his time to pull out the paper from the envelope. The suspension was lingering in the air around the students. To some? It seemed thick enough to cut with a sharp knife.
"The next winner's name is… Monique Coleman!" Mr. Barkin stated.
Monique took a moment to realize that it was in fact her name that had been called. When it finally sunk in for her that's what happened?
Monique's mouth dropped open in shock. She happily squealed. She whirled around to look at Kim.
"That's me, Kim! That's me!" Monique announced.
She smiled wide. It was more to convince herself that it was real than to inform her friends. She scrambled to get up from her seat. She pulled Kim into a tight hug. Kim and Ron smiled wide in that moment. Monique caught Ron's hand in a high five. Ron was still smiling wide.
Then...Monique hurried to join the Bonnie on the stage.
"I can't believe it! I'm going on a cruise!" Monique called out.
Her face was practically glowing as she stood on stage by Mr. Barkin's other side.
"That's two down. Only two more left..." Kim whispered to Ron.
Ron nodded sympathetically in return.
"Remember, Ron... Whatever happens, happens. And, it'll still be okay." Kim tried to assure.
Ron only nodded in return. His fingers were aching from how hard he was crossing them. Mr. Barkin cleared his throat loudly. He was immediately snuffing out the few quiet conversations that had sparked up between the waiting students. Then...Mr. Barkin pulled out the paper from the third envelope.
"The next winner is… Ron Stoppable?!" Mr. Barkin called out.
He spat out the name with a mixture of shock and disgust. It was so obvious the choice of students to win hadn't been up to him. Kim turned to Ron to see his mouth parted in a wide smile. Happiness was radiating off of Ron as he leapt out of his seat. He instantly moved to wrap Kim up in a tight hug.
Kim felt bittersweet tears sting in her eyes: Half because she feared what this would mean if she didn't get chosen, and half because she was just so happy to see Ron happy.
"Ron! Ron, you did it!" Kim realized.
"Awesome!" Ron practically shouted.
He was throwing his arms up into the air.
"This is the best school year ever! Rufus? We won!" Ron declared.
Rufus popped out of the pocket he inhabited and joined in the excited cheering.
"Boo yah!" Rufus and Ron said.
When Ron made his way up to the stage? He found that Mr. Barkin was still frozen in shock at the announcement he'd had to make just a moment ago. Ron felt almost giddy at the sight. His own personal arch nemesis, or something of the kind, was standing before him flabbergasted.
Suddenly...Ron realized something. The smile on his face turned into a full-fledged, triumphant grin.
"Well, well, well. Looks like you're wrong about..." Ron was in the midst of telling.
But...Ron didn't get to finish his gloating. Mr. Barkin grabbed him not so lightly by the shoulders.
"Don't think you'll be able to rub your victory in my face, Stoppable. In six months, you'll be back in my custody. So, you better keep your tongue in check or it's detention for the rest of the year when you get back. Got it?!" Mr. Barkin declared.
But...the threat couldn't deter Ron in the slightest. The grin on his face was not wavering.
"Uh-huh. Whatever you say." Ron just said lightly.
Once the principal released him? He joined Monique and Kim.
Ron's expression of happy excitement faded however. It was when he realized that if Kim didn't win, he would have to spend half a year away from the girl he loved. Suddenly? Ron's heart felt heavy in his chest. Anxiety was beginning to crawl into his mind. Kim shared the feeling. And, their sympathetic looks to each other clearly said it. Kim's palms were pressed together in her lap.
Sure. Kim thought Ron deserved this chance and she'd be happy for him in any case. She also though didn't want to be away from Ron for long: Not when it had taken them so long to finally realize what they fully meant to each other. She squeezed her eyes shut in concentration.
She repeated Please, please, let me win... in her head like a mantra.
Soon...Mr. Barkin had finally overcome his unpleasant surprise. Mr. Barkin cleared his throat again. And...he reached for the final envelope.
Every single pair of eyes in the room followed his hands: All while Mr. Barkin opened the final envelope and pulled out the small piece of paper. It seemed too light for the heavy decision it carried. The room was dead silent. The students were at the edge of their seats with anticipation. Everyone wanted to find out just who was the last winner.
But, surely...no one is more nervous than me and Ron in this case. Kim thought.
It was because now there was even more at stake than just the opportunity of a lifetime.
"Listen up everyone! The last winner is..." Mr. Barkin was stating.
He looked over the note. His jaw twitched almost unnoticeably.
"Kim Possible!" Mr. Barkin called out lightly.
The students around her broke out in another wave of cheers and congratulations. Kim's eyes widened. Her heart was missing a beat in her chest. She was frozen for a moment. Her racing thoughts had just slammed to a halt.
For a moment? She thought she'd misheard. She thought the news too good to be true. But...when she turned around toward everyone? All eyes were on her. Bonnie was scowling toward Kim. Ron and Monique were smiling wide toward Kim. Finally...the truth seeped into Kim's mind. She felt an overwhelming surge of happiness crash into her. It was almost leaving her breathless. There were no words to describe the feeling that settled in her chest. She would get to study on a luxurious cruise ship on a trip around the world with her best friend and the man she loved!
Her eyes were watery in happiness. And...she finally hurried to stand up. She was making her way over to the stage on kind of strangely wobbly legs. She practically threw herself at Ron on stage. His arms were wrapped tightly around her. Kim buried her face in his shoulder. For a moment? Kim lingered. She was hugging the other as tight as she could.
"See, K.P? I told you I had a really good feeling about this one," Ron whispered to Kim.
Another wave of cheers and congratulations filled the gym. And...in a way? Kim was glad that her face was still hidden away in Ron's shirt. She didn't want happy tears to escape her eyes that day. After what seemed like forever, she finally pulled back and pressed a gentle kiss to Ron's cheek. Then, she turned to hug Monique who was pulling her into a short, happy dance. To their right, Bonnie was standing on her own, the shock obvious on her face. Of course, she wasn't happy to see that Kim got to go to and the idea made the victory even sweeter for Kim.
"Congratulations to our four winners. You will leave next Sunday. Bon Voyage!" The trio barely registered Barkin's words. They were too caught up in their happy excitement, their minds and words painting colourful pictures of all the adventures they hoped to experience in the next six months. Oh, they were so ready for this cruise! What they didn't know was that six kids were also gonna get the same opportunity. But unfortunately, evil forces were planning to come together to use the opportunity to wreak havoc on the world.
There you go. Next chapter, Lilo, Stitch, and their friend Victoria get the chance to attend Seven Seas High. But in space, a certain hamster villain and his Stitch type evil clones escape and make their way back to Earth, ready for revenge.