Notes – Yeah, forgot to mention, I don't own jack, Disney owns them all. I was going to wait a week, but that was because it usually took that long to get enough feedback on a fic. Now, in 24 hours, I've had 133 hits, 8 reviews, and a number added to favourites and alerts. Least I can do is push up the story! I went with the first person in chapter 1, just to her establish her view, I probably will go back to that briefly in later chapters but for now, I should be sticking with third person.
Bonnie's Curse – Chapter 2
The halls were crowded already when Bonnie got to the school. Gasping for breathe, she stopped just outside the doors, trying desperately to regain her composure. What she had seen, she couldn't believe. I mean, sure, she had seen people die, herself included, even felt it a bit when it was herself, but this… this was something she had never imagined. Kim was one thing, that was bad enough, but Ron… she had no idea he could possibly do something like that!
That was… that was… oh God girl, get it together. That wasn't Ron, at least not yet. I can still do something; I just have to figure out how. Do I just tell them everything? Do I just try to stop them from going?
Bonnie sat like that for a few minutes, lost in thought. So much so that when a hand touched her shoulder, it was all she could do not to scream right there.
"God, Tara, don't do that. You'll give me a freakin heart attack!"
The look of concern on her blond friend's face made it hard to stay angry for any real length of time. Tara indicated a spot away from the doors, pointing to a spot shaded by some trees, and almost pulled Bonnie over.
Seeing the look of shock on her friend's face almost scared her. Tara had never seen Bonnie so… scared was the closest word she could come up with. She sat Bonnie down, scared that her friend might collapse right there.
"Bonnie, what's wrong? You look ready to jump out of your skin. What did you see?"
Bonnie tried to put a smile on her face, for her friend's benefit, but failed. "Tara, it's horrible!" She told her friend the entire vision, leaving out the grisly details she had to endure, but it was more than enough to give Tara the same look she had been sporting for awhile.
"We have to tell them Bonnie. You know that, right?"
"I know, but they'd never believe me. If you hadn't noticed, Kim doesn't exactly trust me!"
"I know, but there has to be a way!"
"There is, but I'll need your help!"
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Tara walked through the halls, keeping an eye out for the two she was looking for. Fortunately, it didn't nearly as long as she feared. They were right where she could always find them, standing in front of Kim's locker, sharing a kiss. Obviously, they had determined Barkin couldn't see them already, as this went on for about 20 seconds, his policy on PDA well established that the two wouldn't want to incur his wrath. Waiting for them to finish, she made her move forward, trying to put a smile on her face.
"Hey Kim, hey Ron, how are you two doing today?"
The pair turned their heads toward her, smiles lighting up their faces. It was Kim who spoke first, since it looked like Ron wouldn't be able to speak for a couple minutes still. "We're doing good, just trying to spend some time together before we get separated for first class."
Seeing the look on Tara's face, the obviously forced smile, Ron snapped out of his reverie. "Tara, what's wrong?"
Obviously unable to hide everything, she got right to the point. "I was wondering if you guys could help me with something, in room 107? It's kind of important!"
The two shared a look. Obviously something was wrong. "No problem."
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Bonnie had spent the last five minutes pacing back and forth, before forcing herself to sit. They had about 15 minutes until class, and knew she had to convince Kim quickly, as the girl would not stand for being late, and she wouldn't get another opportunity like this.
Just calm down Bonnie, you can do this. You just have to convince a person that hates you that you can see the future, that she's going to die, and Ron will go homicidal. Oh yeah, this should be a breeze!
Just as she was about to start pacing again, she heard the door opening.
"It's just in here." Bonnie could almost here the shakiness in her friend's voice. Bonnie took a spot out of immediate sight of the door, so that Tara could get it closed before Kim could bail. Leaning against the teacher's desk, she took a deep breath, and prepared herself for what would be one of the most difficult discussions she was ever going to have.
Kim led the way, with Ron right behind, and as soon as Ron had passed the doorway, Tara closed it quickly. That was when Kim first noticed Bonnie in the room.
"Bonnie? What are you doing here? Tara, what's going on?"
"Kim, just listen to her, she needs to talk to you."
"Why would I want to talk to her, she's just probably…" Kim didn't get to finish, as she noticed Ron's hand on her shoulder, gripping her firmly.
"Ah… KP, I think we should listen to her"
"What? She's just trying to play us! I think we…" and that was when Kim first truly looked at Bonnie's face since entering the room. Kim had seen Bonnie in many different moods, anger, happy, even sad on the rare occasion. But the look of fear on her face was something she had never seen before. It was almost scary in and of itself.
"I just need to talk!"
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"That's the craziest thing I have ever heard!"
"I know, but it's the truth, Kim!"
"So you expect me to believe that you can see the future? And that I'm supposed to die tomorrow against Monkey Fist? I can't believe even you would stoop this low just to try and get a rise out of me!"
I knew this was going to be tough, I just didn't think she would reject it all so out of hand. Have I really been that much of a bitch?
"Oh, and I love the part about the sword, just magically appearing in Ron's hand to avenge me," this last part said with a great deal of sarcasm. "Got to give you credit on the details, BonBon, but I'm just not buying it! Let's go Ron!"
Kim turned to look at her boyfriend, only to see the pale look on his face.
"Kim, I think…"
Kim interrupted quickly, "She's just playing us, Ron. Just throwing some details in to scare us or something like that. We don't have to listen to any more of this!"
Ron shook his head slowly, trying to absorb everything that the two cheerleaders had told them. "KP, I… I think she's telling the truth," he said, almost too quiet for anyone to hear.
"I can't believe you, you're falling for it?"
"KP, come here for a sec." Quickly, Ron pulled Kim over to the other end of the room, dropping his voice into a whisper. "Remember when we helped Sensei and Yori? I think she's talking about the Lotus Blade, that sword I told you about!"
"But Ron, what does that have…"
"KP, there is no possible way she should have any idea about the sword, let alone what it can do. I really think she's telling the truth on this one!"
Kim slowly paused, thinking it all through.
Ron says to trust her, and I trust his judgment, but this is Bonnie. Can I just ignore everything Bonnie's done to us in the last few years?
Kim's anger slowly had faded, but she still wasn't completely convinced. She took a breath, and turned back to the brunette. "So let me get this straight, you've been a royal bitch because it was the only way you could make things happen the way you wanted without telling anyone?"
"That's right." Bonnie replied quietly, lifting her head to look Kim in the eye.
"And trying to take over the cheer squad, what vision did you have to make you try to take my spot as captain the last few years?"
At this, Bonnie finally smiled for the first time since her vision. "None, I just think I'd do a better job than you as captain!" At this, Bonnie laughed lightly, followed shortly by a couple snickers from Ron.
Kim turned to look at her boyfriend, a look of extreme indignation on her face.
"I'm sorry, KP, but at least you know that this is still the same Bonnie we know!"
Kim flushed at that statement. She had to admit, as outlandish as all this seemed, she had seen stranger. Body swapping, comet powers, hell, she had even been stuck in a television signal. Premonitions had to at least be in the realm of possibility, didn't it?
"OK Bonnie, while I don't completely believe everything, I'm willing to give you the benefit of the doubt, but what are we supposed to do?"
"Don't go after this Monkey Fist guy!"
"But we can't just leave him to cause trouble. This is what we do! We can't just hide when it looks like it's going to be bad!"
At this, Tara, who had been quiet throughout everything, finally spoke up. "Well, since you know where he's going to be, can't you just, you know… ambush him or something? That way, you stop the bad guy, and none of this comes true!"
Bonnie sat for a few seconds, thinking it over, before replying. "It should work, since we know where he'll be and when."
At this, Kim just nodded "Alright, so we get there first, and get ready for him. Where is this supposed to happen?"
Bonnie shook her head "It was some mountain school, in Japan. I'm not sure where, but I'm sure Wade could find it easy enough!"
Before Kim could activate the Kimmunicator, Ron grabbed her hand in his. "Don't bother Wade with that, I know where the school is. All we need is a ride!"
At this, Bonnie looked Kim directly in the face, "And I'm coming with you!"
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Author's Notes – Well, I did get 3 pages done before the first reviews came in (caught me off-guard how many people read my story so quickly, 3 reviews and 10 hits in 2 hours! Booyah!). And to respond and thank;
Ron-sama – Never saw That's so Raven, but I'm glad you're enjoying.
I'd also like to that MatthewC, Lonestarr, Sword of Light, Daeron Blackoak, Charles Gray, Gargoylesama, and Mobius97 for their support and tips.