Disclaimer: I DO NOT own the rights to Kim Possible AND InuYasha which belongs to Disney and Rumiko Takahashi or others characters contained here except the ones created specially for this work, the storyline is mine, I don't make it to get money it's just for fun and love.
A/N: "#…#" - Denotes Japanese speaking.
"BLADES OF POWER"
EPISODE 4: THE LOTUS BLADE.
"Sorry Sensei, but I can't do it, not of this way" - Those Ron's words were all Master Sensei's wants to hear, now he knew that Ron's passed his test. - #"Yes Ron, not of this way"# - Sensei whispered with a smile on his face while he watched how he ran towards Yori and without hesitate jumped through the window when she started to fall.
While Ron fell, he already was forget all, the test, the Lotus Blade, the fatigue, even what Master Sensei said, he only had one thing in his mind, he won't allow someone die just to get the Lotus Blade. - "HANG ON YORI, I'M COMING!" - he yelled ignoring if she could hear him or not – "Hurry Ron, hurry!" - whispered as he took a vertical position to reach her, then, when she was close enough, he grabbed her with his right hand while with his left looked for his grapple gun, then, he remembered, he didn't have it – "OH CRAP, I'VE DROPPED IT ON THE HALL'S FLOOR!" – as soon as Ron realized his mistake he hugged her and used his body to protected her – "Sorry KP" - whispered as he closed his eyes, then, it happened.
"Use me, wind blast" - a voice in his mind told him.
Then Ron opened his eyes and stretching his right arm said - "COME!" - then the Lotus Blade appeared with a blur in his hand while quickly he turned his body to face the approaching ground and without think it, he made a wide diagonal arc with the sword as he cried - "WIND BLAST!" - then a shiny blast of blue energy was shot from the blade hitting the ground just before they reached it, creating an expansive wave and a dense cloud of dust, after some instants, slowly the dust began to disappear revealing a motionless Ron and Yori still hugged on the floor, the blast successfully stopped their freefall enough to allowed them land safety, then slowly both of them got up themselves.
"What was that!" - Ron said in shock trying to processed what he's done, but his thoughts were interrupted by the sound of a huge ovation, then, looking around, he could see all the members of the school running towards them, cheering and clapping – "Huh!"
"YOU DID IT RON!" – exclaimed Yori as she planted him a huge kiss on the lips – "You've passed the test!" – she said after broke the kiss and giggled when saw Ron's dreamily face and then hugged him harder than before.
"Well done my friend!" – Hirotaka said at the same time he and many other students pick him up over their shoulders and Rufus jumped on his stomach. – "We are proud of you!"
"Yea proud!" – the mole rat said.
"Huh, well……thanks guys" - a very confused Ron responded shyly to the excited crowd, then, after a few moments of celebration he could saw Master Sensei walking slowly towards him, then, when Hirotaka and the others saw him, they placed Ron on the floor and once Master Sensei was front of Ron, they began to keep silence, then, downing one knee on the ground, Ron bowed his body offering the Lotus Blade to his master.
#"Sorry, Master Sensei, I've failed, also, I've used the Lotus Blade without your permission"#
#"No Ron, if you wouldn't, then you really won't deserved it"#
#"You mean I really…….."#
#"Yes Ron, you passed"#
#"I don't understand, I mean, I thought…….."#
#"No Ron, that was your final test, and a very dramatic one"# - Master Sensei said allowing himself a smile - #"Look, we didn't be testing only your power, also, we tested your soul"#
#"Wait, you're trying to tell that all Yori's falling stuff was your idea"# - Ron said rising an eyebrow, at the same time he stood up.
#"Yes"#
#"Jezz, that was a cliché you know"# - replied rolling annoyed his eyes.
#"Yes, and a very good one too"# - Master Sensei almost laughing said.
#"The lady in peril, you'll pay for this Yori"# - Ron said to Yori who just sent him a shy smile.
#"Listen, when you ran to save her, forgetting to get the Lotus Blade, you showed who you really are, you showed honor and concern for others, you showed a kind and care soul, also an strong and brave warrior, the mark of a master and for that I'm proud to tell everyone that now you are the truly and only owner of the Lotus Blade and the last of the real Monkey Masters"# - then Master Sensei placed his hands on Ron's shoulders and the crowd started to cheer again.
"BOOOOOOOOOOYAAAAAAAAAAH, I DID IT AND WITHOUT LOST MY PANTS!" – Ron said rising the Lotus Blade in his hand but the sudden sound of ripping clothes silenced them at the time his pants fell to the ground – #"Oh crap, well, who cares now, LET'S PARTY!"#.
#" THAT'S OUR RON!"# - Everybody said at the same time and the celebration began, but none of them could see a huge wasp flying over them, observing all what happening.
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TOW DAYS LATER, TOKYO'S INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
#"Well Ron, finally to home"# - Hirotaka said to his friend stretching their hands.
#"Yea, finally, thanks buddy, thanks for all"# - Ron replied him - #"thanks for come to say goodbye"# - said while observed the three closets friends he had in Japan, Yori, Master Sensei and now Hirotaka.
#"Ron remember what we talked this morning, although I don't have nothing more to teach you, you are welcome to return every time you want, now, you are member of our school and that never will change, you still have a long way front of you"#. – Master Sensei said as he put one hand on Ron's shoulder.
#"Yes Master, I won't forget it"# - Ron said remembering what he talked with him.
FLASHBACK.
Ron was sitting inside Master Sensei's private rooms hearing him carefully.
#"Ron, you've made something that most of the people never will do, in three months, you reached a level of power and skill that only a few can in a life of training, including me"#
#"Thanks Master Sensei"#
#"But regrettably, I have to say that you'll never get the same level of Toshimiro, the original Monkey Master"#
#"Why you say that, I thought I was in my best"#
#"Yes that's true, you are in your maximum level of power you could reach with the current level of Mystic Monkey Power you'd received before destroy the statues, but the ancient scrolls tell that the process to get the full power took four days, said that when a person received the power by first, this prepare its body to received slowly the rest of the power that the statues transmitted, that's because if somebody receive all the power at once, that will kill him"#
#"So, when I destroyed them, I stopped the process, but, why someone will want more power that I have now?"#
#" Because the Monkey Power it isn't to fight against ordinary humans and battles, originally is to fight against supernatural powers, the same for the Lotus Blade, that's why is sealed to use it in ordinary fights, except when people's life is in danger"#
#"Wait a second, rewind, you're telling that the Monkey Master exists to defend people of powers and situations beyond the skills of ordinary people"#
#"Yes"#
"Cool!"
#"But remember this very carefully, like you saw during your battle with Hirotaka, use your power to the maximum has a price, you spend your stamina more faster and, if you use it too much, you can die"#
#"I knew there was a trick in it"# - Ron replied crossing his arms and rolling his eyes. - #"Well, at least I won't have to use it very often, I think, there aren't too many supernatural beings out there, there are?"#
#"Not in these days, but, maybe you can find some people that can compete with them, like those Shego and Gill you've talked to me before"#
#" Yea, but really they aren't a problem, KP and I can beat them, the one who worries me is Monkey Fist, he actually can be as strong as me now, or even more"#
#"Yes, you're right, that's why you came here, to prepare yourself, and that was a wise decision, well Ron it's time to go, ah, I almost forget it, about what you asked me when you arrived, I've found too much information to be talk in a few minutes, but, Yori prepared this for you"# - then Master Sensei grabbed an USB Flash memory on his desk and gave it to Ron - #"I hope it'll be useful for you, if you have any question about it, you can contact me"#
#"Thanks, I'll check it in the plane"# - he said - #"Master, one more question, I suppose I have to keep the secret of the school and my new abilities like always, right?"#
#"Well Ron, usually, you must keep the secret like you said, but, this time, I think you can tell someone you trust about this, especially because hide your new skill's level of everyone will be difficult, specially without help, so this time I'll make an exception, but remember, you only can say it to a very select group of persons"#
#"Really, thanks, because would be really difficult to hide it, especially of KP"#
END FLASHBACK.
#"Passengers of the fly 1253 to San Francisco and Uppertown please prepare to aboard""#
#" Well, that's mine, Yori, may I talk with you a moment?#
#"Of course Ron"# - then Yori and Ron walked together towards the gate while they talked.
"Yori, before I leave I'd like to talk with you about….."
"About what Ron, the kiss or why I risked my life of that way during the test" – she said with a smile.
"In fact, both" - he responded watching her with curiosity.
"Well Ron, to answer both, I will need to tell you a secret…" – then after sighed lightly she continued – "Because I like you, Ron" - that confession took Ron for surprise who stopped his way at the time she walked front of him watching him directly to his brown eyes - "yes, I always like you, since the first time we met us, that and because I have faith in you, Ron".
"Yori... I ... don't know ... what to say" - a nervous Ron said trying to choose carefully his words, never a girl had told him openly that, and never expected that any could, simply he didn't know how react to this new information, then, she gently took his hands.
"Ron, it was something I needed to say, but don't worry, I know that your heart belongs to another and that don't hurt me or makes feel sad, in fact, makes me feel happy for you, all I want, is see you happy" – then Ron hugged her and she returned the affection.
"I'm so, so sorry Yori" – he said softly to her ear closing his eyes – "But I want you know something, although I don't feel the same, you always will have a very, very special place in my heart, so, if you'll need me, I'll be there for you, because, I just want to see you happy too, you deserve it".
"Thanks Ron, that really means a lot for me" - then they broke the embrace with a genuine and friendly look in their eyes, indicating all was OK between them. - "And Ron, have you already told Kim what you feel for her?".
"You too!…you know!…oh great, it's like everybody knows about this except KP!" – Ron said shrugging in frustration.
"Why you said that, Ron?" – she asked with a curious and mischievous look.
"Because Monique, Felix, and Wade asked me that before left Middletown" – he responded using his fingers to count – "¡Even Mr. Barking and Tara told me that!" - concluded shaking his arms.
"Just the real friends are capable to say that to another person" – she said.
"Yes I know" – he said observing the floor with a melancholic look in his eyes.
"And so"
"So what?"
"You haven't told her yet, right"
"No"
"Why not?"
"Because…I don't know…I'm afraid"
"Afraid of what?"
"Of destroy the only thing that keeps me alive" – he responded now facing her – "Her friendship, her desire of be with me, I'm scare that if I tell her what I feel and she don't feel the same, don't know, she maybe won't want to be my friend anymore, she won't want to be with a stupid, clumsy, loser like me anymore, scare of what the others will think, 'look there are Kim and the stupid loser who loves her and she don't'…if that happen…maybe I won't be capable of continue".
"Ron, don't be silly!" – she replied him.
"Huh?" – he then change his look to a clueless one.
"Ron, you're selling yourself very low, do you believe I could say 'I like you' if I think that of you!". – she continued crossing his arms.
"I don't…"
"Yes Ron you're not thinking well, look, what I see is a gentle, cute, loyal, kind man, you heard well, man, not boy, not a loser, besides, you are a proud and brave warrior when you have to, I don't know what else a woman could want, don't know in your culture, but in mine you are marriage material of first class, now, go and get the girl Ron!" – she concluded pointing towards the gate to aboard under the amazed look of Ron, then, after a few seconds, Ron face change returned his normal cheerful one and a new light of confidence filled his eyes.
"Just a real friend can say that to another" – Ron said smiling to her.
"Yes, just a real one" – she responded smiling too – " And if she doesn't see that, then she is a complete jerk and then I'll go and I will grab you back with me to Japan".
"Thanks Yori…I think" – then he gave her soft kiss on her forehead making her blush – "See you and thanks again" – then without said anymore he ran through the gate.
"Bye!" – Rufus said from his place in Ron's pocket waving his little hand towards her and finally they despaired of sight.
#"Goodbye Ron and good luck"# - then Yori began to walk slowly towards Hirotaka and Master Sensei who were waiting for her to return to Yamanochi.
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YAMANOCHI, XVI CENTURYYamanochi since its foundation more of 1300 years ago always has been seen for most of the travelers like any other temple, but, it always keep a secret, it was a training place of warriors who protects legendary objects, especially one, one that has been waiting for a new master for more of a millennium, but know, for first time in its history, even those highly trained and proud warriors are defenseless against what it's about to happen that night.
#"Brrrrrrrrrrrr!…….., it's cold!"# - one of the young guards next the main gates complained at his partner who just agreed with his head.
#"Yes, but all this is your fault, if it wasn't because you dropped that ink over that scrolls, then sensei wasn't make us do the midnight guard!"# - said angrily hitting his friend's arm.
#"Hey!…that hurts!…it could never happened if you weren't bring that girl last night, then I wouldn't be so tired to fell sleep on the table!"#
#"Yes, but it was fun"# - replied with a smile in his face.
#"What, sensei's face when saw the scrolls or when the girl…#" – then his sentence was interrupted when the light sound of knocks caught their attention, then slowly, both walked towards the gate and asked. – #"Who's there?"#
#"Just a girl who lost her way"# - an almost inexpressive woman's voice answers.
#"Well, looks like we'll have something to…WHAT THE…AAAAAARRRGGGG!"# - smirking one of the guards foolishly opened the door when a green shinny blast hit him, sending him fly several feet's in the air in under his partner's amazed look, then after observed for several seconds towards his groaning friend on the ground, he changed his attention to the mysterious woman who now was walking in the gate, she was a beautiful young woman in her 20's wearing a green and black kimono, she had large black hair, pale green skin and an inexpressive face, also his hands looked like they been on fire, on a green fire, but that wasn't what make him feel fear, it was that behind her there were several big moving shadows with shinny red eyes, all of them.
#"ALARM, INTRUDERS, ALARM!"# - cried as he pointed with his spear towards Shego, but before he could do anything else, Shego melted the blade of the spear with her left hand at the same time she puts her right on his chest, then, without a single spark of emotion in her eyes (specially when we know how much visceral she is) shoot a blast of plasma killing him instantly, then, when the lifeless body began to fall, the sound of alarm bells could be heard and rising slowly her right, she pointed towards a group of men who were running towards them and said.
"Distract them, I will get the sword" – instantly all the black armored soldiers behind her roared and charged furiously towards the defenders, just when both decrees collided it was obvious for the defenders that it wasn't much what they could do to stop them, even when they had a clear numeric advantage of at least 5 at 1, every time they tried to cut them with their swords, these bounced up or shattered at the contact with the armors of the invaders, while they flew in the air with each blow that received from them, while this happened, quickly Shego made her way towards sensei's room, when finally she reached it could see three guards blocking her pass, when they saw her began to run towards her with their swords ready to attack, but when the first sent a blow, moving herself faster than ever did before, easily dodge it flexing her knees at the same time she punched his low parts making him see stars while he fell in pain over the ground, when the last two saw that, suddenly stopped their attacks amazed for the speed she's displayed, then Shego takes advantage of this little moment of doubt to blast them with her plasma, making them fly through room's door.
Slowly, Shego entered in the room which was illuminated for a single candle, in the bottom she could observe two sitting figures on the floor waiting for her, one was an older man dressed in white with a long gray beard observing her patiently, to his side a beautiful youth wearing a white Gi observing her defiant, she has long brilliant dark hair which reached a little bit more of her back.
#"Why are you here, what you want of us?"# - the old man asked politely.
#"My master sent me here to get something you have"# - Shego responded with that emotionless voice.
#"WE DON'T HAVE NOTHING FOR YOU HERE"# - the girl shouted angrily as she took a knife she was hiding in her robes but just before she could do any other move the old man arose his arm to stopped her. - #"But uncle I…."#
#"ENOUGH YUMI!"# - yelled changing momentarily his attention of Shego, just when finally saw that the girl desisted, he directs his attention again to Shego. – #"And what he sent you to get of us?"#
#"You know very well what I'm looking for"# - she responded pointing towards an old box in the other corner of the room. – #"The Lotus Blade"#
#"Why, nobody can use it"# - he asked her rising an eyebrow - #"Is useless for you"#
#"That's not your business"# - Shego replied.
#"OK, you can take it only if you and your men leave this place without harm anybody else"#
#"But uncle, you can't trust her, even less give her the Lotus Blade, they are…."#
#"I've said enough, so, what you say?"#
#"You've made a wise decision"# - Then without said anymore Shego took the box and after checked that the Blade were inside then she sent a last glance to the old and said - #"Don't worry, as soon as we finish of use it, we'll return it"# - and then quickly left the room, leaving a very angry girl and a very pensive man behind, thinking about what she's said.
To be continued…