"Training Begins"
AN: I have two stories that involve Yamanouchi because I wanted to do one that involved a Ron/Yori pairing and naturally Yamanouchi made the most sense to start that story. For those interested in R/Y, stay tuned to "Bushido: Way of the Warrior". I had always intended this story to lean toward K/R because this is part ofa series that I was working on improving Ron's self-image and culminating in how I thought the show should end with my variation of "So the Drama" (Which I will call something else). I know the focus of the show was Kim but I personally thought Ron's character wasn't given enough depth.
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Bright at 5AM Yori and Hirotaka made their way to Ron's room. Much to their surprise, Ron was already up.
"Good morning Yori, Hirotaka."
"Good morning Stoppable-san. Ready to begin your training?"
Ron was already dressed in his komono and ready to go. "Yes Yori."
They walked to the main training area. A few of the senior students were already assembled waiting for their arrival. They started with the basic training exercises that Ron had trouble with during his first visit. Much to everyone's surprise except Yori and Master Sensai's, Ron had little trouble getting through the basic exercises this time around. Ron even managed to get a rice cake rolls from the lunch lady. In the early evening of the 2nd day of training, Master Sensai called in Hirotaka and Yori.
"Stoppable-san had very little trouble with the basic training. Tomorrow we will begin the more advanced training."
Later that evening while the other students were working on their normal routine, Yori stopped by to visit Ron. Ron was given the evening off to relax. They had expected it would have taken a bit longer for Ron to get through the basic exercises. Yori knocked on the door and announced herself. "Good evening, Stoppable-san. May I come in?"
Ron had been sitting on the floor watching some TV through his kimmunicator. He turned the kimmunicator off and got up to open the door. Ron smiled at Yori, "Of course Yori come in."
They both sat down. "So Ron-kun, tell me more about your adventures back home."
"Actually Yori, I was hoping you'd tell me a little bit about what you've been doing since I was last here."
"Well Ron-kun not much to say. Life here isn't as exciting as compared to yours back in America." Yori talked about some of the things that have been going on around the school. They apparently took some more precautions with the Lotus Blade since Fukushima helped Monkey Fist steal the lotus blade. Only Master Sensai and the top 3 senior students know the new location of the lotus blade (Yori was the top student). Yori mentioned this was her final year of training before the trials. "So tell me more about this Tara?"
"Well, she's a cheerleader like Kim. We actually started dating, I think, right before I left to come here." Ron went on to tell Yori more about Tara.
I would have thought that Ron-kun would have dated Kim-san as much as he talks about her. I don't get the sense that Ron-kun and this Tara-san are in a very serious relationship. Perhaps, there is still a chance.
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Back in Middleton:
Kim was at her locker changing her books for her next class as well as checking any messages on her kimmunicator from Ron. Mr. Barkin came by, "Possible, I want you to meet the new student. Eric, this is Kim. She is one of our star students as well as head cheerleader and she also happens to save the world." Kim turned around and blushed as Mr. Barkin said this. Kim turned an even brighter red when she looked at Eric. Their eyes met for a second before Kim turned away.
Eric smiled and extended his hand, "Nice to meet you Kim. I think I've seen you on TV before. I think it's cool that you save the world."
Kim still blushing, extended her hand and shook Eric's. "Nice to meet you too Eric. Really, it's no big."
"Possible, I want you to show Eric around the school and help him find all his classes." Mr. Barkin walked away.
"Well Eric, I have chemistry next. I can show you where that is along with any classrooms that we pass. I can show you the rest of the school after Chemistry (Kim had study hall after Chemistry but before lunch)."
"Actually, Kim that would be great. I have chemistry next too."
During chemistry, Kim and Eric where chatting away. Kim noticed how easy it was for her to talk to Eric. Felix happened to notice Kim and Eric chatting happily away. Ron, looks like you got some competition buddy.
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Back in Yamanouchi:
Yori and Ron were still talking. Yori didn't feel Tara was a concern for her. She shifted her focus to Kim. "So Ron-kun, what does Kim-san think about Tara."
"Well, I think Kim's a bit jealous but she won't admit it."
"Do you think she is justified in feeling jealous?"
"Well, Yori I'm not sure. Kim and I have known each other since the first day of pre-school and we have been best friends since. Nobody could ever replace her. Tara and Kim both know this."
"Have you and Kim-san dated?"
Ron wasn't sure how to answer this one. Yes, they did go on a date to the Middleton Days festival but Kim was under the control of the moodulator. "Well, we did go out once but I wouldn't consider it a date, Kim wasn't herself." Yori was a bit puzzled by this but she chose not to pursue it any further. Ron continued, "Kim and I decided it was best to remain friends." Yori was well skilled at hiding her emotions. But on the inside, Yori was happy to hear this. But, Yori was still wary about what Kim meant to Ron. Ron-kun speaks with much conviction about Kim-san. There is more to their relationship than friendship alone.
It was getting late and Ron would have to get up early again the next morning so Yori wanted to let Ron rest so she wished Ron a good night and got up to leave. Yori gave Ron a quick peck on the cheek (Ron turned bright red), "Good night Ron-kun. May you sleep well."
Next morning, Ron began the more advanced exercises. Again to everyone except Yori and Master Sensai's surprise, Ron mastered the exercises with sooner than expected. Ron even managed to master the levitation and disappearance exercises. By the end of the first week, Master Sensai called Ron in.
"Stoppable-san, please sit."
Ron bowed to Master Sensai who returned the bow and sat down on the floor across from him.
"Stoppable-san, you have come a long way in a short period of time. Normally, training at Yamanouchi takes four years of dedication and hard work and culminates with the trails. This is not possible in your case. I have chosen the exercises which I believe will make the most of your natural abilities as well as the new abilities the mystical monkey power has given you. You have only just begun learning how to use them. It is time to test what you have learned. Tomorrow you will go with Hirotaka and Yori. Fukushima has been spotted in the area. We believe Monkey Fist not to be far behind. When you return, I will invite Kim Possible to join us. Hirotaka will continue with your training and Yori will focus on Possible-san. Possible-san will have many questions."
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AN: Next chapter, Fukushima and Monkey Fist. Kim Possible will arrive at Yamanouchi.
