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Aftermath of Wannaweep Chapter 9

Ron stood and started to speak. "Mr. and Mrs. King, Kim and I have something to tell you and it has a lot to do with your son and his death." The King's stared at Ron and Kim in complete shock. The only sound that could be heard in the room was the ticking of the grandfather clock in the hall. It then began to chime the hour.

The clock continued to ring out the hour as Ron stood there with his head bowed. "Sunny, Squirrel, your son did not die in a training accident. Well, in a way he did, but he was actually killed in combat."

Mrs. King's hands went to her face as Mr. King stood and went to stand behind his wife. "Ron, Kim please explain, we were told that he was killed in an accident. They said it was so bad that the casket was sealed."

Kim stood and walked over to stand beside Ron and behind Tara. "Mr. and Mrs. King we can only tell you so much right now. But please trust Ron and I, your son was killed when he assisted a Global Justice Strike Team that had been ambushed by a terror cell. Your son was a medic for his unit and the patrol that he was with was in the area and heard the gunfire. They went to investigate and found that the Strike team had been hit hard. The medic on the team had been killed so your son moved in among the wounded members of the Global Justice Team. He rendered the best aid that he could, saving the lives of all of the wounded members of the team. However unknown to the strike team and the members of his patrol, a member of the terror cell had stayed behind and threw a grenade into the area where the wounded lay. Your son covered the grenade with his body and took the full force of the blast, killing him instantly. The incident was considered top secret at the time. But as the terror cell was recently destroyed and information that Ron and I found out while we were in the area, the truth will be made public tomorrow at the memorial ceremony for the town's heroes."

Mr. and Mrs. King looked at Kim and Ron in total shock. Tara turned and took Ron's hand and gave him a questioning look. He nodded and smiled. "It's all true, Global Justice has already made arrangements with town leaders to honor your brother tomorrow. Kim and I will be helping."

The King's didn't know what to do or say. They had lived for so long their son's death not ever really knowing the truth until now.

Next day at town Memorial Service

The King's were seated in the family area for the memorial service. The news that Kim and Ron had given them the night before still was in their minds. The news had been in the morning paper and on a couple of the television stations. Kim and Ron had disappeared when they got to the park where the service was to be held. As the service began to start Tara began to wonder where Kim and Ron were. Then a tall man in a military style uniform approached the microphone. "Good afternoon Ladies and Gentleman, my am Captain Richard Jackson of the Global Justice Security Forces. I and an honor guard team have come today to honor a young man today who died assisting Global Justice Security Forces a number of years ago. That young man's name was James Richard King."

Kim and Ron came on the field marching smoothly and in step side by side up to the front of the podium and turned facing the assembled people on the park grounds. Tara could not believe her eyes. There stood Kim and Ron in the same style uniform as the officer at the microphone. In the back of her mind she did think how handsome Ron looked in that uniform. There were ribbons and decorations across the breast of his uniform coat. Kim's uniform was exactly the same. They both wore a decoration hanging around their necks on a ribbon. They stood in front of the podium as the Captain Jackson started to speak again. Kim was carrying a folded flag and Ron carried a wooden box.

"On May 2, 2000, medical corpsman Corporal James Richard King was participating in a jungle exercise with a patrol from his unit in an area of southeast Asia where a strike team from Global Justice Security Forces was ambushed by a group of terrorists. Corporal King's patrol moved to the area of the ambush to give assistance to the strike team, as the strike team's medic had been killed. Corpsman King began to give medical aid to the wounded of the strike team. It was at this moment that a separate group of terrorist attacked the two assembled units. Corpsman King moved under fire to give aid to the wounded of both units. The second terror unit then retreated and the two units assembled their wounded for evacuation. It was at this moment a single terrorist who had stayed behind threw a grenade among the wounded. Corpsman King saw the grenade and covered it with his body absorbing the blast and saving the rest of the unit from further casualties and saving the wounded from being killed. Corpsman King died in the blast. This incident had been classified until recently. By the decision of the Global Justice Command staff. Medical Corpsman James Richard King is hereby awarded Global Justice's highest honor for bravery, the Honor Medal of Crossed Palms. Honor Guard, will you present the family of James Richard King with the flag of Global Justice and the Honor Medal of Crossed Palms."

Kim and Ron marched in step to face Mr. and Mrs. King. Kim bent down and gave Mrs. King the flag. "With the gratitude of the Forces of Global Justice." Kim then stood straight and saluted the family. Ron stepped forward and handed the box to Mr. King. "With the thanks of all agents and members of the Security Forces of Global Justice." Ron then stepped back and saluted the family.

Captain Jackson spoke again. "It is with the thanks of current and past agents of Global Justice that we make this award today. I would also like to mention that it is a tradition among the Global Justice Service that when this award is given posthumously that only current recipients of the Honor Medal of Crossed Palms are asked to serve as the Honor Guard. Team Possible are two of six living recipients of the Honor Medal. Honor Guard, you may join the family at this time. Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you."

As the memorial service continued for the other honorees of the town, Tara stared at her two friends then stared at the medal that hung around their necks. It was just like the one her father held in the glass topped box. She then gazed at Ron, who noticing her gaze, gave her a wink with his good eye and reached over and placed his hand on her shoulder. Tara placed her hand on his and smiled. Kim was standing behind the King's and placed her hands on their shoulders. They both looked up at Kim and Ron in gratitude.

Lunch on the field.

Kim and Ron were with Tara on the blanket where the family had spread lunch. Ron was lying on his back with his head in Tara's lap. Kim was lying next to the two of them propped up on her arm. Kim and Ron had taken off their uniform coats, taken off their ties and gotten as comfortable as they could still wear their uniforms. Mr. and Mrs. King and Tara's grandparents were sitting with the three in chairs beside the three teens.

"Kim, Ron, we can never fully tell you how much this day means to us." Mr. King said.

Kim sat up. "Mr. King, it was an honor to help. Ron and I found out about what happened on the way to stop Monkeyfist and Dementor. Ron recognized the name of your son from some papers he had seen around the house. The award had been voted on after the incident but could not be awarded until the affair was declassified. Ron volunteered us to act as honor guard and I agreed."

"Hey, Ron, why don't we walk over to the field house and get into some regular clothes. These panty hose are killing me and I would feel a lot more comfortable out of this skirt. And I know you will feel a lot better out to that starched shirt." Kim said.

"Sounds good to me, KP. Let's get our stuff." Ron said as he stood. The two teens grabbed their clothing bags and headed for the field house at the edge of the park. After changing and putting their uniforms in the garment bags they headed back over to the park. Danny, Jason, Tara, Gina and a number of the other teens joined up with them. "Hey, Kim, Ron, a bunch of us are going to SweetTreats, do you want to come?" Danny asked.

Kim looked over to Ron who shrugged his shoulder's. "Sound's good to me, KP. I am thinking of getting another banana split." Kim and Ron placed their garment bags in the King's car. They then joined the group of teens on the way to the ice cream shop. All of the teen's piled into the shop and filled the booths. Mr. Grayson smiled as the youths started up the jukebox and started ordering. A couple of the teens went behind the counter to help Mr. Grayson fill the orders. "Now, Ron, Kim, what would you like?" Mr. Grayson asked. Kim looked at the menu as said "I think I would like a small hot fudge sundae with a little marshmallow topping." Kim turned the Ron and raised one eyebrow, "OK, Ice Cream boy what are you thinking of?"

Tara giggled and said "Ron, why don't you get another banana split. I getting the same thing as Kim."

Ron smacked his lips and patted his stomach. "Well, Mr. Grayson I think I will go with the banana spilt with five scoops of ice cream, five toppings, whipped cream and cherries."

"RONALD ADRIAN STOPPABLE" Kim said sternly. "Have you lost every bit of what is left of your mind? If you eat all of that you will be sick. Do you not remember the chili cheese dog incident at the fair and that poor clown.?"

"Amp down, KP. I'll eat it all with no problem. I've been saving up stomach space for this one." Ron said.

"OOkkkaayyyy" said Kim crossing her arms and raising an eyebrow, "but if Tara and I have to carry you back to the farm, you will …..."

"pay the penalty." Ron helped Kim finish her sentence. "I know KP." Ron glanced at Kim and gave his goofy Ron smile. "I'll handle it KP, don't worry. You and Tara will not have to baby sit me."

Tara was standing with some of the other teens watching the exchange. Danny asked "Are they always like this? They almost act like they are married or something. And what is the penalty?"

"Yes, they are always like this, and if Kim is coming up with the penalty I sure Ron doesn't want to find out." Tara told them.

Kim and Ron came and sat Tara and another of the other teens. The ice cream arrived and Tara's eye bulged when she saw Ron's dish. It was a foot long and at least 4 inches high with piles of ice cream, toppings and whipped cream. Kim just put her head in her hands. "Ron, so help me, if you eat all that, I'll….I'll… kiss you on the mouth." Kim realized what she had said and clapped her hand over her mouth and turned red.

"REALLY, KP? Well, that is a challenge," Ron said and dove into the ice cream. Kim and Tara had finished their sundaes and watched in awe and Ron continued to eat and eat. The other teens had joined around the table and watched Ron eat. All five flavors of ice cream, all the topping had disappeared and only a little whipped cream was left. Ron dipped his spoon in the whipped cream and finished the last of the banana split. Ron then sat back and patted his stomach. Mr. Grayson shook his head in awe. "Ron, son that is the most amazing sight I have ever seen. I think that I will rename that item on the menu and call it the Stoppable Banana Split in your honor."

Kim got up and stood beside of Ron as he finished the banana split. "Okay, Ron stand up, I admit defeat, I'll hold up my end of the bargain." Tara started to giggle when she saw Ron's face as he turned to face Kim. Kim's eye's bulged when she saw the Ron and wiped the last of the whipped cream all over the bottom of his face. "Oh, no, Ron… Ron Stoppable. Oh..what the heck… I owe you one after this last mission anyway." Kim put her arms around Ron's neck and pulled him into a kiss. When they split apart whipped cream was all over both their faces and they were bursting out in laughter. Mr. Grayson took a picture of the scene with Kim and Ron standing there with all of the other teens around them.

While Ron was getting his kiss, Danny had asked Tara, "Does Kim kissing Ron bother you?"

"No" Tara said, "Kim told me earlier she owned Ron for something that had happened on the mission. Like I said before, those two have an interesting relationship. They will cut up like this, drop little hints give little kisses. But you have to understand with what they do, they risk their lives for each other all the time. Little moments like this give them a little release."

:Tara came up beside Ron after the kiss and poked him in the side. "OK, Kim gave you her kiss, now where is mine?"

Ron gave Tara a slight grin then took her in his arms and gave her a kiss that left her a little breathless.

Ron and Kim went to the bathroom to clean up and soon came back with the whipped cream cleaned off their faces "Thanks guys" Kim said. "Ron and I don't have a chance to goof around with other folks our age. We grab the chance when we can and enjoy it. Like today. This was special. What's next?"

"Well, there is supposed to be a formal dance tonight at the gym, believe me, you are all invited." Jason mentioned.

"Sounds good to me." Kim said. "Well, Ron unless you have other dress clothes for the two of us stashed somewhere its back into uniform for the two of us."

Tara cuddled up to Ron, "Well I for one, I wouldn't mind seeing Ron back in uniform."

Ron smiled at Tara then winked at Kim. "I sorta like seeing Kim in uniform too. She's the best lookin' partner of any team at GJ."

"Well, I guess we are going then, Ron, I hope you don't mind escorting two ladies to the dance." Kim said.

"It shall be my pleasure." Ron said.

HIGH SCHOOL GYM

The dance was in full swing when Kim, Tara, and Ron arrived at the school gym. The three teens entered the gym the two girls on each side of Ron. Ron and Kim were both back in their dress uniforms and Tara was in a pink gown. Several of the teens who had been at the ice cream shop greeted them as they entered. Danny approached Kim with a smile. "I never thought I would be ever able to ask you this, but Kim would you like to dance?"

"Sure" said Kim. Danny extended his arm for Kim who took it. The two headed for the dance floor with the other couples.

"Shall we?" asked Ron as he gestured toward the dance floor with Tara on his arm. "Oh, we shall." She said.

Kim had no shortage of dance partners for the evening. Ron stayed with Tara. The three teens had stopped for a rest when a young man came up to Tara.

"Hi, Tara." He said.

"Jack," Tara squealed as she jumped to hug his neck. "Oh, Jack, how are you?

"I am doing okay, I had the same question for you when I heard that you were going to be back in town. The rumor mill had already spread the word that your boyfriend was coming with you. I wanted be make sure he was okay for you." Jack glanced over to Ron who had stood up to greet Jack. "But I never dreamed your boyfriend would be Ron Stoppable himself. Good to meet you, Ron, my name is Jack."

"Good to meet you, Jack." Ron said. "I heard what happened to the two of you, sorry that had to happen."

"I am too." Jack said. "But things worked out, Gina and I are together now."

"Tara, I was wondering, would you like a dance? Old times sake?" Jack asked.

Tara looked to Ron who nodded. "Go on, show everyone there are no hard feelings."

Jack lead Tara to the dance floor as a slow dance started.

Ron turned to Kim and offered his arm. "Miss Possible, I do believe that this is the first chance we have had. Would my partner in saving the world care to dance?"

Kim stood and took his arm. "Why, yes, Mr. Stoppable. Your partner would very much like to dance."

Kim took his arm and Ron led her to the dance floor. Kim placed her arms around him and pulled him close. "Thanks Ron, for being my partner." She laid her head on his shoulder and the two slowly moved with the music, with Jack and Tara right beside them.

This turned out to be the last dance of the evening. The other couples realized who had paired up and had stopped dancing to watch the two couples dance together. The couple who had been reunited and a world famous couple. When the music ended the four teens realized that they were the center of attention and quickly separated. Jack went back to Gina and Tara rejoined Ron and Kim.

Danny called for everyone's attention over the microphone on the stage. Ladies and Gentleman, thank you for coming tonight and making this annual dance such a success. We have three special guests tonight. Tara, it is so good to see you again and to see that you are doing so well. Then we have our real special guests of the evening. Kim, Ron, thank you for coming. Would you mind saying a few words.."

Kim, Ron and Tara walked up on the stage to the applause of the assembled teens and guests. Tara had Ron's arm and he nodded to Kim to do the speaking for the three of them. Kim took the mike. "Ron and I would really like to thank you for making us so welcome. We do not get to go to a great many dances, and it seems that the ones we do get to go to are interrupted by what we do. We would like to thank you for letting us be just like you. We have little enough time to ourselves so this evening was really special. Tara, is Ron and I's very special friend. She has been there as a friend and cheer team member for the both of us. All three of us thank you for this wonderful evening."

The three teens left for Tara's grandparents after that. Kim was staying in the same room as Tara. The teens were all tired and soon Tara and Kim were lying in their beds.

"Kim, do you mind if I ask you about some things?" Tara said.

"What's that Tara?" Kim answered.

Tara rolled over and looked at Kim lying on the other bed across the floor from her. "Well, how did you and Ron win those medals? And …and was that kiss this afternoon something more than I know about?"

Kim sighed and sat up in her bed. "Tara, we need to have a talk."


That's all for now folks. I felt I needed to do something special for Tara's brother. I am no expert on military procedures so don't flame me if I did something wrong there. Kim and Ron have so little time to be normal teens I thought I would let the locals teens help them feel welcome. Kim and Tara have a little to talk about. We will see what happens next time.