Ron Stoppable: Eraser for the NSA p 3
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Kim Visits Ron's Parents and Ron Arrives in Middleton
The same time, Kim and Ronnie go to the Stoppable's house. Kim hadn't been in touch lately with them and she feels they should get to know their grandchild. Kim knocks on the door, Ronnie holding her hand. She looks down at him and smiles, knowing just how much he looks like Ron. The door opens and she sees Mrs. Stoppable.
Mrs. Stoppable blinks and asks, "Kimberly Possible? Is it really you?" Kim nods and she looks down at Ronnie.
She then says, "Mrs. Stoppable, I'd like you to meet your grandson, Ronnie Possible."
Mrs. Stoppable looks over at Ronnie and smiles with tears in her eyes. She then says, "You're right, Kim. He is my grandson. He's handsome, just looks like Ron, except for the hair."
Kim giggles and asks, "Have you heard from Ron lately? The reunion's tonight."
Mrs. Stoppable sighs and says, "You best come in, Kim. You and Ronnie." When they get inside, she directs Kim and Ronnie to the sofa. She sits with them and explains.
"We haven't heard from Ron since he took Rufus with him. It looked like he was sleeping when Ron put him in his pants pocket. He caught a taxi away from here and headed for the Airport. Hadn't seen them since."
Kim ponders this and says, "In his letter, he said he's leaving Rufus with you guys. Why the change of mind?" Absently, she picks up her Kimmunicator and calls someone she hadn't talked to for a long time. "Hello, Wade. I need you to track Rufus down for me, please."
Wade Load had grown considerably in the past ten years, but still has his wit and smarts. He types in the coding for Rufus and says, "Strange. I'm not picking him up at all. You want me to try and find Ron?"
Kim shakes her head no, saying, "Won't do any good. He removed his chip when he left Middleton. I should know, he left the chip on his letter to me, after all."
At that, they all sit in silence, wondering what they'll do next.
Five hours later, after flying non-stop from L.A. on the MAC flight and driving from Denver, Colorado in his Humvee, Ron sees the welcome sign for Middleton and nods. Ten minutes later, he arrives at a spot he recalls very well. He parks the vehicle at the side of the road and slowly walks toward it.
When he gets there, he says, "Hey, Rufus, I'm home. Sorry I haven't been by lately, but I've been fighting the good fight in secret. Keeping Kim safe was part of the deal."
He then thinks about the day he left Middleton. He had left Kim sleeping in her bed, written her a good-bye letter and quietly walked downstairs. Since no one was up, he was able to slip out unnoticed by anyone. He had then made his way to his house, intending to say bye to Rufus and his parents. When he got there, he found Rufus dead in his drawer. Ron counted the years and elected it was old age that ended his pet's life. So he then gently picked Rufus up and carried him downstairs, hoping his parents will get the hint that Rufus had passed away.
To his surprise, they didn't. So instead of yelling, he just slipped Rufus into his pocket and walked out the door and to the waiting taxi. Once he got in, the taxi drove off, his parents waving good-bye at him, not knowing where he's going, with him waving right back. Along the way to the Processing Center, he found a suitable burial spot for Rufus and asked the driver to stop. He then explained to the driver that he had to bury his late pet. The driver understood and helped with the burial. When it was done, both got back into the cab after doing a silent prayer.
They then headed to and reached the Processing Center without a problem or any further delays. Ron had his physical done and was entered in the Army. Two months later, after he graduated, he received orders to go to Ranger Training. He went and enhanced his meager fighting skills even more. Every night, during quiet time, Ron would bring out the only picture he could bring along with him. The picture of Kim and himself at the carnival before he left home. He so wanted to tell her where he was, but he was under orders not to.
Then came his graduation from Ranger Training. He was wearing his tan beret and a strong, not silly, smile. He was selected most improved soldier for the training cycle. The rest of the time just flew right by. He infiltrated the hottest spots in the world and saw some harrowing stuff. Stuff that would haunt the one he was before, but not the current one. His experiences with Kim against the craziest villains they faced off against really helped him quite a bit.
Then one day, out of the blue, he saw someone he didn't expect to see. Monkey Fist. He had reformed after hearing about Kim and Ron getting together and so had some of the other villains. Ron had asked him to keep quiet and that he was on assignment. He got the message and skedaddled out of there. Ever since then, the villains had remained quiet.
Ron comes back to present day, smiles and says, "It's good to be back home buddy. I just hope KP will be happier to see me." That said, Ron goes back to his Humvee, starts the engine and heads for his parent's house.
