Disney owns, I don't. Nuff said! I think I found the zone again, this story just seemed to flow. Don't be surprised if this becomes a multi-chappie day! By the way, got such great feedback on the diary entries, I thought I might keep it up at certain points. It won't be every chapter, but a few on occasion, to show the timeline. Hope everyone likes them.

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Redemption – Shanghai

Dear Kim

February 5th

Hey, sorry it's been a few days since I wrote Kim, it's just been super busy.

The dance on Friday was great, even Ron had fun! Well, at least till Barkin caught Rufus in with the mixed nuts. That was a sight to see! Of course, Barkin gave Ron detention, but I think the guy's going soft. Only 2 days, after the weekend.

Monique has already gone through a new guy, just a week after breaking up with the other one. I'm starting to wonder if I should even bother remembering their names at this point. Though I don't blame her one bit with this one, he got a little touchy at the dance, but she dealt with him!

Which brings me to my problem. I love Brick, I love him a ton, but every time we seem ready to move onto that next step, I pull back. I don't know what the problem is. I think I'm ready, but every time we get close to that point, I can't do it. He loves me, and I know he's patient, but even I'm getting frustrated here. Monique thinks I might have some intimacy issues or something.

It doesn't help that our romantic weekend was ruined by Gill. I mean, that guy has some issues! He blames Ron in the first place, but keeps getting himself mutated! Well, at least I know there are people out there more messed up than me.

Talk to you later!

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It wasn't too bad, just a couple days in detention for Rufus' antics at the dance. He could do that standing on his head! Besides, it gave him the time he needed to get his homework done, considering Gill had ruined his weekend. He had just started on his English essay when the Kimmunicator beeped. Looking up quickly to apologize to Barkin, he pressed the button to activate the screen.

"What's the sitch, Wade?"

"I think I have a fix on Monkey Fist! Nothing definite, but he did use one of his usual aliases to board a plane to Shanghai!"

"Have you got a ride lined up?"

"Yup, should be there in five. You'll have to grab Bonnie from the gym though, I don't think she can hear my signal while their cheerleading practice is going on!"

"No big! Thanks Wade!"

"It's what I'm here for!" he smiled, before the screen went dark.

Ron started to pack his stuff when he heard a voice behind him. "And where do you think your going Stoppable?"

Ron turned quickly. "Sir, I have to go… its Monkey Fist, sir!"

A quick flash of sympathy crossed to older man's face, before his trademark frown pushed through again. "All right Stoppable, you can go. But you're pulling an extra day of detention on Wednesday to make up for the time here!"

Ron just nodded as he threw the last of his stuff into his bag and rushed out the door.

Barkin turned back to his desk, gathering his own stuff. He looked back to the door where Ron had left through. "Go get him, kid!"

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Ron flew through the halls, almost slamming into the doors of the gym. He fell through, but quickly regained his feet. The entire cheer squad was standing there looking at him while the music played in the background.

"Bonnie, we got a fix on Monkey Fist! Our ride should be here in like three minutes!"

Bonnie looked over at the squad quickly. "Sorry, I have to go!"

The pair rushed into separate change rooms, changing quickly, leaving the cheer squad to talk amongst themselves.

"Isn't that the guy…?"

Tara just looked over the rest of the squad. "Yeah, it is."

The talk went quiet when Ron exited the change room, followed quickly by Bonnie. The two ran from the gym, leaving a group of concerned teens behind.

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The supersonic jet would get there within a couple hours, but it wasn't the most comfortable ride. Global Justice had the jet on standby for just such a situation, by the request of Wade and Dr. Director, head of GJ. They were holding Monkey Fist in the highest priority, but due to relations with China at that moment, were unable to send backup themselves. It took all they had to convince the Chinese government to allow the jet into their airspace to drop Team Possible off. It was still an hour out until drop, and they still hadn't determined his target, despite having Wade and Global Justice working on it.

"Come on Wade, there's got to be something he wants there?"

The young boy looked frustrated on the screen. "I'm just not sure what it could be. There are a dozen museums, and so many possible sites. I just don't know what he could be looking for?

Bonnie piped in on her Kimmunicator. "Well, what about that Amulet of the Monkey King? Wasn't that here in China?"

"Yes, but that was in Beijing. I don't think… wait a second! You might be onto something!" Wade typed furiously on his keyboard, sweat dripping down his face. When he finished, he looked up and smiled. "You were right, Bonnie. Most of the web servers are out of date, so I had to hack into a couple of secure databases. They moved the amulet just yesterday to the Shanghai Museum. I'm not even sure how Fist could have known it had been moved, but that has to be his target!"

"Good grab Bonnie!" Ron leaned forward to show his Kimmunicator to the pilot. "Think we can do a fly-over on these coordinates?"

"No problem, I'll give you the word when it's time to eject."

"Now, we just have to wait."

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The man in black was surprised by the lack of security. Even though it was night, he had expected at least a couple of guards. He, and his monkey minions, edged further into the museum, expecting a trap at any moment. Despite their number, they moved without a sound being made, until the object in question was spotted. With a malicious grin, the man made his way forward.

That was when the lights came on, blinding them temporarily.

"You know Monty, haven't we done this already? As I recall, you got arrested for impersonating a lemur mascot!"

"Stoppable!" The voice dripped with venom, but the smile never left his face. "I guess I shouldn't be surprised. Let me guess, my airline ticket? And I see you brought your little see-er with you. The red headed bitch still recovering from that little beating I put to her?"

Ron eyes seemed to glow temporarily, all trace of humour gone from his face. Bonnie looked over at him, concern on her face, but saw him regain control.

"Fist, I'm putting you down, and this time, you'll stay locked up."

Monkey Fist just laughed. "I don't think so. While you being here was somewhat unexpected, it was not unaccounted for. Monkey ninjas, ATTACK!"

From all sides, dark blurs flew towards the pair. Ron allowed the power within him to swell up, judging what he would need for the coming battle. In the months he had been training with the crystal, and in several fights, he had learned to control how much power he allowed himself to use, enough to amplify his own skills while still possessing control over his own faculties. It took less than a second to judge all this, and then he put himself into action.

Quickly removing the collapsible staff, given to him by Sensei, from his belt, he threw himself into a spin kick, taking out the first two flying towards him. Extending the staff into the face of another gave him a moment to see how Bonnie was doing. She was holding her own, only two of the ninjas were focused on her. Turning back to his opponents, he saw them forming a half circle around him, trying to bait him into making a mistake. Ron paused, waiting for his own opening, hearing only the sounds of fighting behind him as Bonnie worked on her own foes, waiting for Fist to make his move. After a few seconds, he saw an opening.

He knew pulling this off would leave him exposed temporarily, but he had to do something. Feinting quickly to the right, he threw himself into a twist that would have made figure skaters jealous, twirling the staff below him like a helicopter blade, catching two in the middle as they dove forward trying to take advantage of the supposed opening he had left. He landed quickly in a crouch, moving into a defensive posture, but still took a blow to the shoulder before he could get ready. He rolled with it, coming up a couple feet away from the remaining foes. He had four left, and a quick glance told him that Bonnie had taken care of one of hers as well. He knew the monkeys were no match for him, but Fist still hadn't joined in, and that's what concerned him most.

Ron risked a quick glance around, trying to find Monkey Fist, but he couldn't see him. The remaining monkeys took that moment to jump him, three moving in quickly. Ron blocked the first couple of shots, but as they moved together, it became increasingly more difficult. Shots began to make contact, as Ron found himself entirely on the defensive. Backed up against a wall, it was all he could do to hold them all off, as they struck on the remaining three sides, feinting and striking as if one. Ron was beginning to get worried.

As Ron felt the energy begin to leave him, one of his opponent's fell back, the impact by another ninja flying into him from behind. Ron looked up to see Bonnie smiling at him.

"Thought you could use a hand!"

With the remaining three distracted, Ron made short work of them, as all Bonnie saw was a brief blur before the last three fell to the ground, unconscious. He immediately began looking around for Fist, but saw nothing. Walking up to the glass case that had held the amulet, he saw nothing but a piece of paper.

"He got away, didn't he?"

Ron didn't look up, seeing what was written on the note. Fist hadn't had time to write, so he knew the man must have prepared it before hand. Taking the note from the glass case, Ron read it a couple more times, before crumpling it. Anger flowed through him, and with a yell, he shattered the glass case with his hand.

While Ron was standing there, trying to calm his breathing, Bonnie picked up the note, reading it over herself.

Stoppable,

If you are reading this, I was a little careless, but it changes nothing. Ultimate power will soon be mine, and there is nothing you can do to stop it, just like when I put your little girlfriend in the hospital. We shall soon have our reckoning, but that time is not now. Enjoy your remaining days, they will be your last!

Bonnie tucked the note into her pocket, hoping Wade could find some clue they might need on it. Turning back to Ron, she tried to calm him down. "He's just trying to get under your skin. We'll stop him!"

Ron looked down at the ninjas lying unconscious on the floor. "I'm not so sure. I think he's got something planned, and it's already well in motion."

"Why do you think that?"

"He left his monkeys behind. He's never done that, not once. When things got bad, he'd call them back. This time, he just left them."

Ron looked up at Bonnie, concern etched on his face. "He doesn't need them anymore!"

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Monkey Fist looked down at the amulet in his hands, smiling. It hadn't gone exactly as planned, he'd had to sacrifice his minions a little early for his tastes, but his reliance on them to aid him was almost at an end anyways. He had others that would suffice until the time was right when he would have all the power he would ever need. Until then, he would have to tread carefully. A quick call to an acquaintance in Japan would give him the assistance he would need, both in travel accommodations and serve as a distraction if Stoppable got in his way again. His plan was almost set. The next step involved visiting a pair of… old friends, hiding out in the Canadian Rockies. It was time to pay them a visit!

Monkey Fist's laughter echoed across the countryside.

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Author's Notes – Fist seems to be gathering mystical items like crazy. What could he be planning? 10 points to whoever can guess his accomplice, and another 10 if you can determine who his friends hiding in Canada are. And even if you can guess that, I doubt you'll be able to figure out what is coming next!

I'd like to thank the following for their reviews;

Campy – Yeah, I'm a bit weak when it comes to fluff, that would have been a good idea.

MrDrP – I always thought Fist had the greatest potential for darkness, a tenuous grip on sanity to begin with, willing to mess with himself in a pursuit of power. Now imagine how someone like that would react to being humbled over and over again by the "pretender", until finally the pretender finally pushes too far? That's what I want to show here. Wait till you see what he does coming up! As for Kim… not just yet!

I'd also like to thank kpultimatefan, Mobius97, Worker72, and ron-sama for their reviews!