"Accepting change"


AN: Thanks to all for the comments. Throughout the series, Kim was usually more mature and capable than Ron (There were exceptions). I wrote this series to try and build on Ron's character. To fit my stories, I had to make some changes to the persona of each character but I tried to stay as true to the series where I could where my story would allow. Throughout the series Kim she showed signs of her humanity and age like being jealous of Felix, being upset that Jim and Tim's soccer team let her go as coach and ogling over the o boyz like a typical teenage girl. Even the more mature Ron will falter. Kim will continue to learn she doesn't have affairs of the heart and soul figured out. Please, continue with the critiques (positive and negative) and suggestions.


Ron made his way home and up to his room. He sat on his bed, closed his eyes and practiced the relaxation exercises that Yori had taught him. After he was relaxed, Ron meditated over events over the past few days. I'm developing feelings for Kim. Why couldn't I realize this sooner? Ron let out a sigh. KP is my best friend and I will support her. She found somebody that makes her happy. Tara is a great girl. I should really give her a chance. Ron got up and left the house. He swung by a flower shop and picked up a dozen red roses in a beautiful vase and headed over to Tara's. Ron knocked on her door and Tara's Dad answered the door. He didn't look to happy to see Ron.

"Sir, may I please speak with Tara?"

When Mr. Long saw the dozen red roses beautifully arranged in an elegant vase his facial expression soften and he invited Ron into the house. "Tara is up in her room."

Ron walked up the stairs and found Tara's bedroom door closed. Ron knocked on door. "Daddy, I promise I'll be ok."

"Tara, it's me Ron. May I come in?"

Tara opened the door and sat back down on her bed. It looked like she had been crying.

Ron walked in and set the flowers on her nightstand next to her bed.

Tara's eyes lit up. "Ron their beautiful, thank you."

Ron smiled, pulled Tara's chair from her desk, set it down next to Tara's bed and sat down. "Tara, I'm sorry about earlier. I still can't tell you about Japan but I hope I can someday. I know my relationship with Kim has been tough on you. There are things only Kim knows about me but that is just because she's known me for so long. I want to try and make this work if you are. As our relationship matures, you'll learn everything that Kim knows and maybe more if things become serious."

Ron and Tara talked into the night until Tara's Dad knocked on the door saying it was getting late. Ron and Tara hugged as Ron left. Ron was feeling pretty good as he walked home.


Next morning, The Stoppable's went to The Possible's for their usual Sunday Brunch. Mrs. Possible was happy to see Ron had he usual appetite as the hotcakes, bacon and sausage disappeared from the center of the table. The two families caught up with happenings as usual. After brunch Kim invited Ron to stay a while and chat. She invited Ron to go rollerblading through Middleton Park with her and Eric. Ron politely declined saying Kim and Eric should spend the day together. Kim smiled, happy to see Ron was accepting her relationship to Eric. Ron spent the day with Tara catching each other up on what had been happening while Ron was gone.

Meanwhile Drakken was working on his latest scheme. He was on his computer searching for large steel cages. Shego was puzzled. "Dr. D., why on earth are you looking at cages? You're not planning on getting another pet? Didn't we learn anything about how much work it takes to care for a pet from Commodore Puddles? Those cages are huge? How big an animal are you going to get?"

Drakken just grinned. "This is for no pet Shego. It's to hold bait."

Shego looked puzzled. "Bait for what?"


Monday morning Ron met up with Tara to walk to school. Eric swung by Kim's house to pick her up. Nothing out of the ordinary happened his first day back. Ron met up with Felix to shoot some hoops during their free period before lunch.

"Ron man, I assume you met Eric."

"Yes, I did."

"And?"

"And what?"

"You're ok with Eric and Kim, you know…"

"Dating?"

Felix nodded his head.

"No big."

Felix smiled as he was worried about how Ron was going to react. Ron went on to talk about Tara and invited Felix to go to come out to Bueno Nacho after school with them so Felix could get to know Tara better. After school the three went to Bueno Nacho and the three of them have a nice evening. Kim had gone over to Eric's house to meet his family for dinner.

Later that night Ron relaxed on his bed. He felt a sense of inner peace. Yori and Sensai had taught him well on how to keep his emotions in control and to keep his inner self within balance. Things were changing in Ron's life but he wasn't fazed by the change. Ron pulled out a picture of him with the senior class at Yamanouchi and Sensai. He turned the large print over and read what his friends had written. He came to what Yori had written and it brought a smile to his face:

Ron-san, life is what you make of it. Always believe in yourself as we do in you. Remember to balance mind, body and spirit. Honor yourself always by trying your best in everything that you do. You are the guardian of the Lotus Blade and we are proud to be associated with you.

Ron carefully placed the picture in a protective clear plastic sleeve and set it on his desk as a reminder.


Over the next few weeks, Ron got to know Eric a bit better. He and Tara went out with Kim and Eric on double dates a few times. Kim andRon had to make a trip to Ireland where Duff Killigan was threatening to blow up all the greens at the K Club in Kildare Ireland where the 36th Ryder Cup was being held if they didn't let him compete.

There were times where Ron would get that burning sensation inside in the pit of his stomach when he saw Kim but he didn't say anything. He went on with his life and allowed Kim to go on with hers. He meditated and performed the relaxation exercises as needed to stay balanced. Things were going well with Tara. However, Tara didn't invoke the same emotions and feelings inside Ron that Kim did. Ron was determined to give it a chance to see if something would blossom between them.

Meanwhile Drakken was in his lair working on modifying the steel cage that he had purchased.


To be continued…..