Title: Ordinaryl Girl II
Author: Trillian42
Author's Notes: All right, my muse and I have been thinking and I think this chapter will explain why the first had to end so suddenly. Criticism is needed (but a nice review to say you liked it is much appreciated). Hope you enjoy!

MikaChan: Sorry I confused you a bit, but yeah, you figured it out. Hope you enjoyed the dedication. You are more then welcome. Spitfire F.22: Love my romantic style? Well thank you so much for that. KPR: I tried to get the kids a little moodier, but let me know. I don't know how to write siblings well. Hyprlynx: I know it was short; this one should be better for length. I haven't found a beta yet. One person volunteered but didn't give me an email address. Am I to take it you might be interested? I think they need some more romance fics, too many people want K/R to be unhappy. As for Rufus, I think I handled that one okay, and you were the first person besides Will and SirDucksworthy to point out he was missing. Bravo! WillK1989: Glad you liked bringing in the end of the last story as a teaser. As you know, the action is coming, and I'm trying to expand my writing genre, so any advice along the way is helpful. Hope this length is better, I think it is. And reviews don't mean a good story, I love EL II, keep it up! SirDucksworthy: Glad you are enjoying my stories. I love the girls (based on my cousins) and I think they're good for the idea behind my story. And you, Will and Hyprlynx were the only people who pointed out that Rufus was missing. Good eye. Jezrianna2.0: Sorry I didn't make it clearer early on this was a sequel. Glad you remembered at all though. Once again, I'm trying but review with some more specific examples (just list some words that are wrong) and I'll try to fix them. Warprince2000, WhiteLadyoftheRing, GracieAdler, KimnRon4Ever: Thanks; I'm a sucker for K/R too. I'll try to update quickly but glad you all like it. Anonymous Coward: harmony and Lyndi are Ron's cousins. This is set in a world parallel to So The Drama. It hasn't happened at this is how they get together. See Ordinary Girl for more info of the storyline. Averroes: LOL, thanks. I love the girls too. They turned out to be well-loved characters. SandLord: I love the romantic stuff too. Not enough romance in today's world. I can see Kim being exhausted from normal life more then missions. But that's just me. I love her reaction to Lyndi and Harmony. Salimoo: Hey Sal, missed ya for a while there! Yep, a sequel, hope it lives up to the first. Thank you for the compliment. And does anyone get tired of hearing it. I love Lyndi's line (which the basis for Lyndi actually said to me about this guy who's my best friend). I think it works better here. I love those kids! DarkCloud1: I appreciate it. You're welcome for continuing the story. Glad you're enjoying.

I never realized until I started writing how much reviews mean! This one is posthumously for WillK1989, for his friendship and guidance throughout this project. I appreciate it more then you can imagine.

Kim could scarcely believe her luck. Ron had been a perfect best friend her entire life, and now he was shaping up to be the perfect boyfriend as well. Feeling Ron's body come to rest on the couch's arm, she settled into his touch. His lips massaged hers gently with loving tenderness. As Kim was about to deepen their tender embrace, a noise broke the silence of the room.

"BEEP-BEEP BEEP-BEEP". Drawing away from Ron, Kim rolled her eyes at the now familiar voice of the Kimmunicator. Under his breath, Ron secretly condemned Wade for yet another bout of bad timing. Kim slipped off Ron gracefully and pulled the Kimmunicator off the coffee table where the girls had been playing with it earlier.

Clicking the send button, Wade appeared on the view screen. "You know Wade, I might kill you if your timing doesn't start improving" Kim suggested, half-serious. Wade looked utterly confused as Ron loosed a restrained laugh.

Shrugging off his bewilderment at Kim's outbreak, Wade tried to apologize in a subdued tone. "Ohh, sorry Kim. I'll… um… I'll try better in the future." The comment was somewhere between a question and a statement. Breaking into his usual 'something's up' tone, Wade quickly filled Ron and Kim in on their newest mission. "Seems like our old friend Duff Killigan has broken out of prison again. I have the coordinates of his new lair and transportation is on the way. So far he hasn't committed any crimes short of escaping federal custody, so just bring him in."

Ron whined unenthusiastically at the task ahead of them as Wade finished laying out the ground plan for their newest mission. Kim's questioning glance prompted an explanation. "Oh come on Kim, we caught Killigan last week. Can't the police keep any of the villain in custody for longer then a week?"

Kim smiled lightly at Ron's humour, "Then we'd be out of a job wouldn't we?". Turning back to Wade, Kim questioned the arrival of their ride. Wade's reply was one of absolute certainty, half an hour. Logging off the small device, Kim looked over at Ron, almost seeking his support for accepting the assignment. To everyone else, he might seem the helpless sidekick, but to Kim, he was her fearless partner and she sought his approval. "We have to do this" Kim advised as Ron nodded nonchalantly, agreeing. Leaning in to kiss him, Kim let a lingering kiss smooth away Ron's uncertainty. "We'll finish this later" she revealed with a devious smile.

Suddenly Ron's common sense reappeared after what seemed like a long absence. "Uhh, Kim. What about the girls?" Kim was motionless; she had also seemingly forgotten the pair of sleeping children one room over. "We can't just leave them here… my mom won't be home for hours and dad is on a business trip for the week".

"I'd get my mom to watch them," Kim began, "but she's doing surgery for another four or five hours". Both friends seemed at a loss. Pulling the Kimmunicator out, for what seemed like the hundredth time that day, she called Wade.

Wade's face came into view instantly and the ten-year-old looked perplexed at the girl before him. "Yeah, Kim… did I forget something?" he wondered, searching his own memory.

"No Wade, nothing like that." Taking a breath she explained their situation to Wade.

Leaning back in his chair, Wade seemed to hold an answer. "Simple Kim, take them with you."

"Take them with us? Are you crazy? They're three and five. They don't even know who the bad guy is!"

"So" Wade challenged, "I was young when I started helping with your missions".

"Okay, three things Wade. One: You are a super genius. Two: You were seven, which is a big difference, and Three: YOU WERE NEVER IN THE FIELD!" Kim was in near hysterics. Looking to Ron for support, she saw that her best friend had vacated the room, leaving her very much alone with Wade.

"Just think about it Kim. Jim and Tim have come in handy. Give the girls some credit". Content he had made his position clear; Wade returned to his work and left Kim to muse quietly.

Thinking for a minute, she decided to search for Ron, to discuss the option Wade had put forth. "Oh come on? Where is he now?" Kim nearly cried in desperation. Running her hands through her grubby hair, she shuddered slightly before trekking through the house to search for Ron.

In his room, Ron sat on the corner of his bed looking at the small bed he had made for Rufus out of Popsicle sticks and Kleenex. His little friend grinned feebly from beneath the carefully constructed blankets. Ron felt like a traitor, forgetting to check on Rufus as soon as he'd returned home. He'd had a lot on his mind. Rufus was a good friend though- so much more then any pet he could have ever wanted. With a gentle touch, he stroked the rodents' body gently, checking the tailor made leg brace.

A week earlier, Rufus had fallen while releasing Kim and Ron from a trap laid by Drakken. Carefully cradling his small friend, Ron and Kim had rushed the rodent to the vet, where the doctor had pronounced it a simple break. While the veterinarian assured Ron that Rufus would be fine, he didn't feel confident carrying the small, injured creature as usual. So with much time and effort, the small bed for Rufus had become a miniature bedroom set in an attempt to help him feel at home.

Ron picked the small rat out of his bed and let him feel the fresh air. As he spoke comforting words to Rufus, Kim entered the room, looking more then a little tweaked. She visibly relaxed when she saw Rufus, already looking better then he had. Moving into the room, she greeted the little rodent as an old friend. Rufus looked glad to see both his friend's home and safe.

Gently petting the third member of their team, Kim found a seat for herself next to Ron. "Ron", Kim began, "Wade thinks we should take the girls on the mission with us". Ron was noticeably worried by the suggestion as he nearly dropped Rufus.

"Not that isn't the best plan I've heard today KP, but isn't there any place else they'd be safe?" Kim shook her head hesitantly, unable to think of a new plan. Maybe Wade was right; Killigan wouldn't hurt the two kids anyways. He might be an evil mastermind, but there was no way any of her arch-villains would harm two innocent children.

Outside, the sound of a pack of motorcycles broke the silence of the serene neighborhood. 'My neighbors must hate me', Ron though, thinking of the number of deafening vehicles frequented his front lawn. Shrugging Ron silently agreed with Wade's plan. They were out of options.

Settling Rufus back into his miniature bed, Ron told him to get better soon and rushed out of the room after Kim, barely hearing Rufus's plea to get careful. Sauntering down the hallway to Ron's parent's bedroom, Kim pulled the covers back and heaved Lyndi into her arms. The girl grumbled as Kim rushed from the room, Ron on her tail with a protesting Harmony.

As Kim opened the front door, Ron dashed past her to greet their ride. 'Chopper' was a stereotypical biker, straight out of a thousand bad movies. He stood at an incredible height, hair nearly reaching his shoulders. With sunglasses, even at this late hour, and a heavy leather jacket, he looked exceedingly menacing. Kim set Lyndi on the front lawn to shake the hand of the tall, bearded biker. She was surprised when Chopper pulled her into a full-fledged hug. Dropping her to the ground like a rag-doll, he glanced at the two children standing exhausted and bewildered beside Ron.

Winking at Kim, the biker smiled and whispered to Kim, "What, couldn't wait to have kids of your own?" Nearly rolling her eyes at the giant biker, Kim explained the situation. "Well," Chopper began, ideas forming in his mind, "maybe this'll do". At his request, two large bikes with side compartments appeared. Kim nodded her approval and carefully sat herself inside the first, Harmony sitting on her lap, cowering slightly in fear.

"It'll be okay, just hold onto me" Kim insisted to the small child in the arms. Harmony nodded, and scrambled as close to Kim as possible. Next to her, Kim saw Ron in a similar position. Lyndi was holding tight onto his shirt, fingers as white as snow, her face pale. Ron stroked her hair lightly, as he murmured to her to remain calm. For a moment, Kim envied the girl.

Suddenly the bike Kim was in took off, racing towards the airstrip, when a jet was waiting to take them directly to Killigan's lair. Kim tried to explain the situation to Harmony, but over the resounding roar of the bikes, it was hopeless.

They arrived at the airport in less than ten minutes. The biker who had driven them helped Harmony out of the sidecar and offered a hand to Kim. Once on land again, Kim's legs seemed to go rubbery, causing her to nearly lose her balance when Harmony squeezed herself against Kim for protection.

Almost instantly, Ron was beside her, steadying her with a calm, controlling hand. At his side, Lyndi cowered in fear of the large bikers and their noisy contraptions. With a salute to Kim, Chopper and his men drove off. Once the sound of the bikes was mute, the four moved down the runway, towards the waiting jet of their next contact.

The jet was bulky, lengthy and well polished. It was a tan colour, which reminded Kim of the sandy beaches of Middleton. With a joyful grin, Kim realized whose ship was before them. Captain Rogers hadn't helped the team in over a year, after Kim and Ron had saved his jet and crew after their navigation systems had malfunctioned over the Bermuda Triangle. Until now, not even Wade had known if the man was still alive.

As promised, Captain Rogers descended the boarding ladder and welcomed the four onboard, with an absurdly random remark to Kim and Ron and a salutation directed at the small children, who were watching the plane in wide-eyed astonishment. Although Ron seemed reserved now, Kim remembered the first time they had seen Captain Rogers's ship… his enthusiasm had matched Harmony and Lyndi's.

Boarding the plane, Kim found the plane's interior unchanged. It had a large hold, what for, Kim could not guess. The core of their transport was a dull shade of creamy white with chairs of similar colouring lined the walls. Lyndi and Harmony, acting like the children they were ran like a shot towards the chairs and began jumping on the closest to them. Kim and Ron both shot apologetic looks at Rogers, who simply smiled and told the two not to worry.

Ron rushed regardless towards the two girls who were currently arguing over who could jump higher. Kim watched as Rogers headed to the cockpit, shaking his head with a cheerful grin gracing his face. Looking back at Ron and the girls, Kim saw he had the two sitting quietly in their seats, watching out the windows in anticipation of their takeoff.

Ron was sitting to the left of the girls, looking positively exhausted. Collapsing beside him, Kim leant her head against his chest, making use of him like a pillow. Slinging an arm around her, Ron resting his head on hers and closed his eyes. Frustration and exhaustion washed away as Kim sighed in his arms. Beside him, the girls had begun playing a game of patty-cake. Within minutes they had tired of this and begged to know where they were going.

Ron glanced at his sleeping KP, Ron decided to let her nap and explain the situation to the girls on his own. "Okay, there's this really bad guy. His name's Duff Killigan", Harmony laughed at this, and Lyndi followed suit, although not quite sure why. Ron smiled lightly and carried on, "He had to go to jail because he was stealing things…"

"That's bad!" Harmony insisted.

Agreeing, Ron continued, "Yes, he is bad. So we're going to stop him before he does something else bad." Lyndi was practically bubbling with excitement at the quest ahead of them.

Clapping her hands in excitement, Lyndi claimed, "I'm gonna be a superhero and save the world." Getting up, Lyndi pretended to fly around the room. Ron just smiled at the little girl, wishing she were right about superpowers.

"Nah-uh!" Harmony challenged, "I'm gonna be the hero and YOU can be the sidekick."

Lyndi looked insulted, "I wanna be the superhero, and YOU be the sidekick."

Ron looked ashamed at the floor. He knew the girls didn't know exactly how missions worked, or that he was a sidekick, but it still hurt. Rising from his chest, Ron saw Kim had awoken and was presently looking at the girls. "Now don't go bashing the sidekicks. They come in handy… saved my life more then once" her voice got softer as she turned to look at Ron. He smiled grateful for her save.

Lyndi and Harmony looked embarrassed for a moment before Harmony blurted out. "Can I be a sidekick?" Lyndi instantly insisted she be chosen instead. Kim rolled her eyes and threw away the thought that sisters might not fight as much at the tweebs did.

Insisting the girls take another nap, Harmony and Lyndi moved to the opposite end of the jet, laying down on the cushions in the darker, rear of the plane. Tucking the two in with blankets supplied by Rogers, Kim and Ron pressed kisses to the girl's foreheads and wished them a goodnight's sleep. Within seconds, the two were asleep, preparing for their 'adventure'. Returning to their chosen resting place, Kim resumed her position on Ron's chest. Unsure of himself, Ron coughed, wondering how to break the subject he wanted to discuss.

Kim rose to look at him, his arms still at her waist and smiled knowingly. Her smile gave Ron the courage to ask, "KP, are we still best friends?"

Looking slightly confused, as if this wasn't the question she had been expecting but replied regardless, "Oh course Ron, why wouldn't we be."

Feeling ashamed for needing to know, Ron continued, "It's just… Kim I…" Ron searched for the words he needed to express himself. Taking a deep breath he continued, "KP, I really like you, and I have for a long time. Longer then I can remember. But I'm scared of losing you. You're the best best friend I could ever have and I don't want to lose you. What if we broke up and then you didn't want to see me anymore… I couldn't handle that Kim…" Kim's lips on his silenced Ron.

Pulling away, almost with a giggle Kim reassured him, "Okay, first off, I like you too", Ron smiled nervously at this. Never though I'd be having this conversation with KP. "You won't lose me because we aren't breaking a friendship, we're evolving it. And I can't promise we'll be together forever, but I promise we will always be best friends."

Bringing Kim into his arms tighter, he hugged Kim as he'd always longed to. "I love you Ron." The words were the same she had spoken earlier, but they had new meaning now. Kim wasn't sure how things had changed in the time since she had whispered it last, but she now truly understood what she'd meant. This wouldn't be like any other relationship, she could tell that now. With Ron everything would be original, extraordinary and touching.