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Redemption – Onward to Battle

Ron found the payphone easily enough, and paused, trying to collect himself before he made the call. It was something he needed to do, just another thing he needed to do. He picked up the receiver and dialed home, probably for the last time. It was his mother that answered.

"Hello."

"Hey Mom."

Her voice sounded muffled as she called for his Dad, and he heard a click of another phone picking up.

"Ronald, is that you?"

"Yeah Dad, it's me."

"Oh my God, are you all right? We've been watching the news!"

"Yeah Dad, I'm fine. I just… I just wanted to tell you guys that I love you."

There was a pause, before his mother spoke. "Ronald, you can't be planning what I think you are?"

"I'm sorry Mom, I have to. There's no one else who can stop him!"

"Ronald, please. Don't do this! There has to be someone else who could do this?"

"There isn't Mom, I'm sorry. I… I have to go. We're leaving now. I love you both so much!"

"Ronald, please, there has to be…"

Ron hung up the phone, before his parents could try talking him out of it. He slid to the floor, tears flowing freely, and he let himself go. Everyone around him gave him a wide berth, and he let out all the pain he had been holding inside. It was several minutes before he felt a hand, gently placed on his shoulder. He looked up to see Shego, kneeling beside him.

She pulled him close, holding him tight, and she let him cry.

"I don't want to die! Please, I don't want to die!"

"I know… I know…"

Shego held him like that, rocking him back and forth, allowing him to get it all out.

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When Ron walked out to the helipad, where they had parked the plane, his face showed only determination. He saw them standing there, waiting for him. He looked over at Shego, and she just smiled. As he approached, Bonnie grabbed him, holding him tight, and they stayed like that for a few moments. When she backed up, he could see the tears in her face. Yori hugged him next, the tears just as evident in her eyes. Hirotaka just bowed, while Mego in the pilot's seat just nodded.

"Oh come on guys, what is this? A funeral?"

Bonnie and Yori looked shocked, even Hirotaka looked stunned.

"Ron, that's not funny."

Ron just smiled that goofy grin. "I thought it was funny. Didn't you think so Shego?"

"Deathly funny! Almost knocked me dead!"

"See, I could die laughing!"

The others looked mortified. It was Bonnie who spoke first. "Ron, this isn't a time to be laughing!"

Ron grasped her shoulder firmly. "Sure it is! Besides…" his face lost all humour as he looked at her. "It's the only thing keeping me going right now. Also, you know how long it took us to remember our lines? Must have taken what… five minutes?"

"Oh, at least."

"See, now can I at least get a laugh here?" He paused, getting no reaction from them. Ron just shook his head. "Geez, I've heard of dying on stage, but this is ridiculous!"

Bonnie couldn't help the little snicker that escaped through the tears, and Ron just raised his head at that. "Hallelujah! We have humour! Now let's get this show on the road!"

Ron jumped up onto the plane and took his seat, the others quickly following suit.

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The flight over had been tense, as they listened to the news reports. Italy, France, and Spain had been hit, and now Monkey Fist was making his move on England. Reports had total casualties in the six-figure range, total destruction in the billions. No military force had been able to stop him, and everyone aboard the plane was starting to wonder how they could possibly get close enough to have any effect on him. All Ron would say is that he would let them. That he needed it, that he needed to face Ron to prove himself superior, and that would be his downfall. They were approaching land when a voice sounded all around them.

Ron Stoppable, I see you and your little friends survived. I should have made sure I had done a thorough job. No matter, this is so much better! Join me at Stonehenge, and we shall finish this, once and for all!

Ron just took a deep breath as the voice finished. "I guess that's as much of an invitation as we are ever going to get."

They had no idea that they were going to be displayed to the world, as Monkey Fist, captured camera crew in hand to document his take overof the world, were set up to record this final victory of his biggest rival, over the planet's only hope, and that his declaration had passed to every person watching television, or listening on the radio!

It was early morning in England when they set down, just outside the ruins, but the six of them had had very little sleep. They could see Monkey Fist, standing there, waiting for them, as they disembarked from the plane.

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It was the middle of the night in Middleton, but very few people were sleeping.

Mr. And Mrs. Stoppable sat on the couch, the Possibles there with them, as they watched their son disembark from the plane. They held each other, and began to cry.

Mr. And Mrs. Rockwaller watched the television, and knew that they could be losing their little girl. Her phone call just a few hours earlier had been so brief, but they knew something was going to happen. They held each other as they saw their daughter approach the evil thing before her.

Tara sat on the chair in front of her television, the events of the previous night forgotten, as she watched two of her dearest friends move forward to face the monstrosity.

Monique could only hold her mom, wishing there was something she could do.

In Calgary, all work stopped at the hospital, except for those that were desperately needed. But they were very few, that late at night. Everyone just stared at the screens. Drakken gripped the pen in his hand tightly, as if afraid to let go. Then he began to do something he hadn't done in a long time; he prayed.

In Go City, Hego watched his brother and sister bravely step forward, wishing he could be there with them.

Across the world, everything seemed to stop as every station picked up the feed. A billion eyes were glued to their seats, waiting to see what would happen. The world had gone quiet, as they knew their fates rested in these six individuals.

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Ron walked a straight path as he made his way over to the site. He could see Monkey Fist, towering over the obelisks, and took a deep breath. Motioning to the others, they spread out, entering from different angles.

Shego's hands flared as she readied herself, truly scared for the first time in a very long time. She watched as the behemoth looked over each one of them, feeling a chill when his eyes glanced on her. She'd never been one for self sacrifice, but if he wasn't stopped now, there'd be no way to stop him in the future!

Mego had no idea what he was going to do. He had never been that great at fighting to begin with. Every single one of them was better at it than he was. If it weren't for his powers, he would be completely useless. As it was, he had no idea how he would be able to contribute, other than serve as a distraction. He hoped that would be enough.

Hirotaka glanced at Yori briefly, as he drew his sword. This monster had killed Sensei, had killed thousands. He knew his sword would serve little purpose, but he knew what he had to do. It was up to Stoppable-san, and it was his honour to get him there, even if it cost his life! He just wished he could have told Yori how he felt.

Yori glanced over at Hirotaka, and saw the determination in his eyes. She was scared, there was no denying it. She knew that they would probably die, and the thought of Hirotaka dying scared her more then anything. They had grown up together, they were so close! He was the only one in the world her knew her, now that Sensei was gone. It was at that moment that she realized what she was feeling. She loved him! That realization hurt her, as she knew she might not have the chance to share it with him. She drew her weapon, and waited for the signal.

Bonnie was scared, but she knew how to deal with that. She had charged her suit, and was ready to go. She just wished she could have hugged her parents just one more time, held Brick in her arms just one more time, so many things just one more time. She looked over to Ron, waiting.

Ron had already run everything through his mind. He knew what he had to do. He had regrets, but they were useless now. All that mattered was stopping Monkey Fist, before he hurt others, before he hurt his family, before he hurt Kim again! One way or another, this ended tonight!

The six stopped as they entered the monument, waiting, trying to see who would make the first move. The silence dragged on briefly, and it was Monkey Fist who spoke first.

"I should have known that this is how it would go down. One final time then is it, two old opponents, the fate of the world in the balance!"

"Yup!"

Monkey Fist just laughed. "What, no witty rejoinders? No jokes or puns? I'm disappointed!"

"You're about to be disappointed yet again then, when we defeat you!"

"Ah, that's better. Shall we have at it then?"

"Lets!" Ron looked at his friends and allies, before turning back to Monkey Fist. "Everyone, ATTACK!"

The world held it's breath.

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Author's Notes – That's it for me tonight, told you I'd leave you at a very evil point in the story! Just a few chapters left folks. Next, the epic battle begins!

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

Campy – So you think you know where I'm going with this? We'll see! And I had one more chapter in me for the night, as you can see.