Notes – Yeah, forgot to mention, I don't own jack, Disney owns them all. Quiet day at work, actually managed to get a lot of writing done.
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Bonnie's Curse – Chapter 5
The sun was still shining brightly overhead as the group made it's way past the waterfall entrance to the hidden school. Ron just smiled, remembering his first visit to the hidden school, and smiled at the look of awe and wonder on the face of both Kim and Bonnie. As the two young women passed into the sunlight from exiting the cave, the majesty of the sight before them left them breathless. A series of wood and rope bridges spanned the chasms, providing an amazing view of a series of waterfalls that surrounded the school. Beyond the bridges stood the Yamanouchi school, it's buildings a remembrance to the times of ancient Japan as the buildings towered above them. The sun, peeking past the top of the snow-topped mountain, gave the whole area a mystical, peaceful feeling. Ron and Yori gave the two teens a moment to take in the sight before them.
"Wow!" was all the two girls could say as they saw the sight before them.
Yori just smiled, "Welcome to Yamanouchi!"
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It seemed the entire school had come out to welcome the visitors. Dozens of students, decked out in the traditional martial arts gi, stood at the entrance to the school. Standing before them stood Sensei, the master of the school. Though obviously old, his body displayed an almost unnatural strength. His long, white beard was held by one hand, giving him a thoughtful appearance. But it was his eyes that drew the most attention. Peering into them, it was as if the mysteries of the universe could be found there. They spoke of experience and wisdom, with just a hint of humour to them. He smiled as the group approached.
"Welcome back to Yamanouchi, Stoppable-san. We are most pleased that you that you could return." Sensei bowed to the approaching group, the students following suite. Ron bowed, and indicated to the others to do the same. Kim was already in the process, while Bonnie, after pausing a moment to understand what Ron was trying to tell her, bowed her head. As Ron raised his head, he almost laughed out loud. Standing before him was Sensei, two fingers pointing in a peace sign over his heart. Sensei then turned to the two young women accompanying him. "Possible-san, Rockwaller-san, welcome. Please, let us show you to your rooms and then we can discuss matters over tea. I am sure you are famished from your journey." With a nod of his head, two students stepped forward to guide to two girls to their rooms. Yori stayed with Ron, and they proceeded into the living quarters.
Kim did not recognize the student that lead her, but recognized the one leading Bonnie. It was Hirotaka, the one who had been sent to keep an eye on Bonnie while Ron was in Japan. Considering how upset Bonnie was when she learned that Hirotaka had been sent to watch her, the conversation between the two would be very interesting to see.
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Bonnie walked quietly behind Hirotaka as they entered the living quarters, occasionally looking around but keeping her eyes on Hirotaka. She had thought him just some hot guy, someone who could make her forget her problems and just be herself, if only for one week. But, he had been lying to her, the entire time, spying on her to determine her "potential", or some shit like that. Just wait until I can get him alone so that I can give him a piece of my mind! Nobody treats me like some kind of... of... test subject. Damn, he's got a hot... OK girl, head out of the gutter, you're pissed with him. Yell at him first, admire his ass later!
Bonnie almost didn't notice when Hirotaka stopped, sliding the door to her room open. He gestured for her to precede him, his face calm and cool. This only infuriated Bonnie further. She stepped past him and through her gear to the floor.
"If there is anything you might need..."
Bonnie turned on him, the anger readily apparent on her face, her voice a terse whisper. "You lied to me! You were fucking spying on me the whole time we were hanging out. How could you?"
Hirotaka's face fell, as he lowered his head. "I... am sorry, Bonnie. It was not my intention to lie to you. I was merely doing what Sensei asked of me. I never thought it would hurt you as it has."
Bonnie could barely control the tears streaming down her face, her arms hugged tight against her chest. "I thought... I thought you liked me."
"I do Bonnie that was never part of my deception. I could have done my assignment from a distance, but I wanted to get to know you. I am glad I did, because I care for you deeply. You are special; not just because of your abilities, but because of who you are. You are a beautiful person, with an amazing soul. Please, don't be mad with me.
Bonnie stood there for a few seconds longer before she threw her arms open. Hirotaka met her rush, and just held her as she cried into his chest.
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"I don't know how you managed to keep quiet about this place for so long, it's amazing!"
Ron just smiled as he watched Kim pack her gear into the corner of her room. He had already changed into a gi, and was waiting for her to get ready. "Well, you do know that I had promised not to talk about it."
Kim just looked up and smiled, "You could have told me how amazing this place was after we saved Sensei."
Ron just fidgeted slightly, the smile never leaving his face. "KP, I just thought it might be better to surprise you with it when we finally got here together. And you have to admit, it was an amazing sight!"
"Yes, it was!" Kim laughed lightly, "Now turn around so I can get dressed!"
Ron turned his back as Kim got changed into her own gi. Despite the fact they had been dating for months, they had taken things slow as a couple. After all, moving from friends to being a couple didn't change everything immediately. Sure, they had done most of the couple things, making out in the back of the theatre, cuddling in front of a fire. But that last step, that was something that they could wait for, something that could wait until the right time. So, when the issue of changing in the same room came up, they drew on old habits that working as a team had developed. Each trusted the other not to peek. Of course, being a guy, and a teenager to boot, Ron really couldn't wait to take that next step, even if that next step just involved changing in front of each other without having to be modest. Of course there was that time with the body switching... uhh... better not remind KP about that. Even I'm a little embarrassed by that. I mean, it's not like I wanted to look... yeah right... but I did have to change!
A hand on his shoulder brought him out of his reverie. "Let's go get something to eat!"
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Sensei had already laid out the meal on the table by the time Ron and Kim, holding hands and smiling, entered. Bonnie followed shortly behind, though she appeared to have been crying. It was obvious to him that Bonnie had learned Hirotaka's original purpose for arriving in Middleton, and hoped that they had been able to resolve that issue of trust. After all, the two had been talking for a couple years now, and it was obvious, even to his old eyes, that his student cared deeply for the young woman before him. He finished pouring the tea as the teens sat before him. "Now, tell me all the details of what brings you here!"
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It was approaching evening at the school as Ron returned to his room to clean up a bit. Kim and Bonnie had gone to their rooms to rest, since Monkeyfist was expected that night and quite frankly, it was the middle of the night in Colorado. Ron, however, knew he couldn't rest, so he had offered to do a little extra training with some of the students. He had tried to find Yori, just to talk things over, but she had disappeared, so he figured she was just off somewhere doing some training herself. Ron had surprised himself with just how much of the training he had remembered; actually besting some of the students he had sparred against. But, as Sensei kept saying, he always underestimated himself, putting down his own skills. After all, it was Kim who did most of the fighting; he just worked as the distraction. Sure, there was Monkeyfist, but Kim was hardly ever around when he struck, so he did usually have to step up for him.
Though Ron had tried not to show it, he was very greatly disturbed by the vision Bonnie had had, and knew there was no way he was going to be able to get any sleep until the issue had been resolved. That was the main reason he had opted for training over rest. He couldn't imagine his life without Kim, and the thought that he could go that far if he lost her… it scared him, greatly.
His thoughts were interrupted by a sound coming down the hall. It sounds like struggling… crying… coming from… Bonnie's room! With a rush, Ron flew down the hall and threw open the door to Bonnie's room, and saw the brunette laying there. She was obviously still sleeping, but it was most definitely not a restful sleep. Her arms flailed above her, tears streaming down her face, as she twisted on the mat. Ron rushed to her side, trying to wake the girl, but started to panic when he couldn't. Finally, her eyes shot open, staring wildly about her. Seeing Ron, she wrapped her arms around him.
Ron just held her like that, as she shook and cried into his shoulder, the tears streaming freely down her face. They stayed like that for about twenty minutes, as Ron tried to sooth her by humming a lullaby his mother had sung to him as a child, until she finally fell back to sleep.
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Author's notes – I like to explain a lot, but I also like to leave a lot of minor things to dangle. After all, explaining the big things is no challenge to face, it's the little things that make the biggest difference, whether in a story or in real life.
Now, for the thanks;
Daeron Blackoak – Man, you are freaking me out here. OK, no more reading this story for you until I get another 10 or so chapters done, because I have to come up with some way to try and surprise you! Damn telepath! lol
I'd also like to thank mattb3671, Mobius97, and ron-sama for reading and enjoying!
Next Chapter – A brief interlude, to explore the thoughts and feelings of those involved, as well as a science lesson. Stay tuned!