"Truth about Yamanouchi"
Kim Possible got of the plane and walked down the concourse into the terminal at Tokyo's Narita International Airport. She was expecting to see Ron waiting for her. As Kim walked in to the concourse she heard Ron call her name. She looked over and she saw Ron, Hirotaka and a girl she didn't recognize. Ron ran up to Kim and hugged her. "Good to see you KP."
Kim smiled as she hugged Ron. "I'm glad to see you too Ron."
As they broke the embrace, they turned to Hirotaka and Yori. Yori and Hirotaka both bowed toward Kim and said "Konnichiwa Kim Possible, welcome to Japan."
Kim smiled and waved at Hirotaka. "Hello Hirotaka, it is nice to see you again."
Yori came up to Kim and introduced herself and extended Kim her hand. "Hello Possible-san. I am Yori. I will be your guide during you stay here."
Kim shook Yori's hand. "It is a pleasure to meet you Yori."
They gathered Kim luggage and made their way back to Yamanouchi. Ron and Hirotaka carried Kim's luggage as they climbed to the peak of Yamanouchi. Kim wanted to help Ron by carrying one of her bags but Ron insisted. Kim was surprised Ron made it all the way up the mountain carrying her suitcases without breaking a sweat.
Yori and Hirotaka showed Kim her room and they set her belongings inside and the four of them made their way to the center stage of the school. Master Sensai was on stage. Ron motioned for Kim to follow him as they walked up onto the main stage. All the students were assembled and were sitting in the main seating area. Yori and Hirotaka took there seats in the front. When they got on stage, Master Sensai introduced himself.
"Welcome to Yamanouchi Kim Possible. I am Sensai. Stoppable-san has told us a lot about you. I have been following your adventures since Stoppable-san last left. I am sorry he was unable to tell you about his training here. He took an oath never to speak about his journey here. The honor of this school and its students were dependent on his silence and he has honored us well." All the students got up and bowed to Ron and sat back down. Ron, naturally bowed back. Master Sensai pointed to the stone statue. "This school was founded in the year 338AD by the great warrior Tossimiu. For centuries we have taught the Japanese arts of Aikido, Judo, Karate, Kendo and Kyudo. We also teach our students in the ways of the Samurai."
"Why all the secrecy?"
"This school is also a secret training ground for the ancient art of Ninjitsu and Tie Shing Pek Kwar."
"Monkey Kung Fu"
Sensai nodded. "Tossimiu was the original master of Tie Shing Pek Kwar."
"So what how does Ron fit into the picture?"
Sensaid nodded at Ron. Ron took a step back to put some space between himself and Kim. Ron closed his eyes and put his hands together. The Lotus Blade suddenly appeared in his hands. Kim was flabbergasted.
Sensai continued, "Tossimiu carved this monastery out of the mountain using only the Lotus Blade." Sensai pointed at the sword in Ron's hand. Since the days of Tossiumiu, only two people possess the power to command the Lotus Blade."
"Ron and Monkey Fist."
"Monkey Fist tried to steal the Lotus Blade. That is when we invited Ron Stoppable here." Master Sensai bowed at Ron. "Ron Stoppable has honored this school and all its students past, present and future by recovering the Lotus Blade."
Kim turned to look at Ron. "Wow."
Kim turned back to Master Sensai. "So why tell me all this now?"
"Stoppable-san is the rightfulguardian of the Lotus Blade. This school will always be the home for the Lotus Blade but someone must always be its custodian. Kim-san, you are to help guide Stoppable-san along his journey so that he may honorably fulfill his destiny." Sensai motioned for Yori to stand up. "Yori will take my place after I am gone. She will also help guide Ron and ensure the Lotus Blade says safe here at Yamanouchi. Yori will also help train you during your stay here."
Ron closed his eyes again and the Lotus Blade disappeared.
"Ron, what did you do with the Lotus Blade?"
"I put it back for safe keeping."
Ron, Kim, Sensai, Hirotaka and Yori sat down for dinner afterward. Kim then excused herself to her room so she could unpack and get settled in.
Kim was sitting in her room settling in when Ron knocked on the door. "Hello KP."
"Hello Ron."
"You getting all settled in? Do you need anything?"
"I'm fine Ron, thanks."
"I'm sure you have a lot of questions."
Kim nodded.
"Do you want to take a walk?"
Kim nodded and they got up to take a stroll around the school.
Yori had been heading toward Kim's room to talk in private with Kim when she saw Ron and Kim leave. Yori's heart sank. She stayed out of view and watched from a distance, paying close attention to their body language.
Ron and Kim walked over to a field and sat down to talk. They sat their at least an hour catching up on what had been happening while Ron was gone. Kim was wondering why she was being trained. She knew 16 different forms of martial arts. Ron just laughed and said mentally and physically Kim was as tough as they come but Yori was going to provide spiritual training. The topic of Eric never came up. Ron meant to ask about Eric since Tara had mentioned Kim and Eric had been spending a lot of time together but he forgot about it. Yori sat silently and watched from a distance. She noticed the closeness of the two. Yori let out a deep breathe. Ron-kun's heart belongs to Possible-san. Yori silently returned to her room.
Early the next day, they started training exercises. Kim was provided a Gi by Yori. Ron and Hirotaka were already going at it. Kim was a bit shocked seeing Ron and Hirotaka engaged in full contact sparring. Neither was holding anything back. Yori had a pretty good idea of what Kim was capable of based on Ron's account but Yori needed to gauge for herself. As they spared, Yori felt Kim wasn't as good as Ron had built her up to be but she still was very capable. "Not bad Possible-san, you fight well." They took a break and watched Ron and Hirotaka spar. Kim noticed the way Yori was looking at Ron.
"You like Ron, don't you?"
"Hai."
"Does Ron know? Have you told him? Ron can be dense when it comes to girls."
Yori looked at Kim. "His heart belongs to another."
Kim looked back to Ron. "Tara."
Yori, shook her head. "No, there is another?"
Kim gave Yori a puzzled look. "Who?"
Just then Ron and Hirotaka came up. Ron spoke up, "Hello Ladies, how is practice going?"
"Fine Ron." It was lunch time and they broke for lunch.
During lunch Yori had many thoughts. Possible-san has much physical and mental skill but she doesn't understand affairs of the heart or spirit. She needs to learn to center herself like Ron-kun has. I hope she will learn enough to help guide Ron-kun to his destiny.
Later that evening, Yori went to visit Ron. "Hi Ron-kun, may I come in?"
"Sure Yori, please come in." Yori went in and sat down. "How is Possible-san doing? Is she stay with us comfortable?"
"Yes Yori, she is fine."
"How are you feeling? You looked sharp against Hirotaka. He is one of the finer students here."
"I'm doing real well Yori. Thank you for asking. I think Hirotaka may be holding back."
Yori shook her head. "No Ron-kun, Hirotaka has not been holding back. Sensai instructed him to push you. You are excelling and I am happy to see that."
Ron smiled and put his hand on Yori's shoulder. "I couldn't have done it without you believing in me and guiding me."
The physical contact only made Yori sadder inside. She did not let it show as she held a brave smile on her face. "I will always be here to guide you Ron-kun. I will leave you to get your rest." Yori got up and left.
