Ha! See! I am keeping up with the updating schedule! Another chapter posted up, without having to wait for four months!! Forgive me for any errors in the text. I was rushed through it as you probably can tell. Well here it is! Chapter six! Enjoy!
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Chapter 6: Another Monday
Pools of water shimmered and dance as rain drops fell upon them from the dark clouds above. The trees swayed and drifted with the wind as thunder roared in the distance, causing the earth to vibrate slightly. The trees were deep green with fresh flowers that just bloomed a few days ago. The rain would nourish them for many more days to come. The ground became muddy and slippery as pools of water collected rain from the sky.
Then in the distance, a familiar ringing sounded. It belonged to the high school out yonder. Kim rapidly made her way through the sea of mud and grass to get towards the school, splashing it around as she passed by. She held her Algebra textbook over her head to prevent the rain from falling on her and blurring her vision. Kim finally made her way through the front door and raced into the classroom, slamming the door open as she entered.
Kim stood at the doorway. Her nice bran new blue blouse was drenched with rain and mud. Her tight fitting black jeans were stained. Mud dripped down from her sleeves that created a wet puddle of mud on the floor.
All the students straightened up in their seats as some laughter was heard. Bonnie sat covering her mouth from laughing out loud. Josh raised an eyebrow, a little shocked to see Kim soaked with mud. Ron woke up from his Algebra nap to see what was happening.
"You're late, Miss Possible!" Barkin scolded, eyeing her with disappointment.
"I'm sorry… My dad's car broke down and I had to run all the way here." Kim closed her Algebra book and started to walk towards her seat.
Barkin sighed. "Well, I guess that's excusable. Now go to the lady's room and clean yourself up!"
"Yes sir." Kim walked to her seat to lay the Algebra book down first, unfortunately passing Bonnie on the way.
Bonnie laughed at Kim as she walked by sneering as she went. "Hey look! It's the mud monster! Oh, false alarm, it's just Kimmie." Some of the surrounding girls started to laugh quietly, trying not to draw attention from Barkin.
Kim frowned as she slammed her book on the desk. Then she walked past Bonnie again, swishing her hair at her causing some mud to sprinkle over Bonnie's new pink blouse. Bonnie sat up and gasped. Then she looked at Kim with rage who merely smirked back as she walked out the door.
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After a few minutes of washing her hair and changing into clean clothes, Kim made her way back to the classroom, taking her normal seat right between Ron and Josh. This was her favorite seat.
Josh glanced up at Kim as she walked by and smiled. "Hey Kim…"
Kim turned around and took her seat. "Hi Josh."
"I hear that you were the one who discovered the comet. That's kool." Josh remarked looking into Kim's emerald green eyes.
Kim smiled and started to giggle as she returned his stare. "Yeah. I-I guess… I mean uh… thanks! Hehehe…"
Just then the school bell rang. The students began to get up and rush to their next class. Josh stood up and picked up his things. "Well I'll see you later. Bye Kim." Then he turned around and headed out the door.
"Bye Josh…" Kim looked back earnestly yet embarrassed at how she acted. Then she sighed and began to gather her things. She got up and slowly started to walk towards her locker.
Ron came up behind her and put his hand on her shoulder. "Ya know, you definitely need to work on your speech with that guy!"
"I know…" Kim sighed and shook her head. "It's just that whenever I'm around him, it's like… well… I get all… you know what I mean! Words just don't come out right!" She put her algebra book inside the locker, and gently closed it.
"I get it. I get it…" Ron opened his locker door and took out his science books, replacing them with his algebra textbook. Then closed it shut.
"Well I'll see you later. I'm going to be late for my next class." Kim hurried down the hall, leaving Ron behind.
"Bye Kim…" Ron replied as he stood their motionless. His eyes were not leaving her. After a moment, he caught himself staring and shook his head with a sigh. "…It will never happen…" Then he gloomily walked to his next class.
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(-one week before takeoff)
Crowds gathered around Middleton Space Center to view the heroic men and woman who were preparing to go off in space. Their families came from all over and a large gathering was held in Middleton. The day was perfect for such an occasion, for the sky was clear and the sun shone bright. Clouds lingered overhead as birds sung and soured across the sky. There was even a pleasant cool summer breeze that gently nudged the trees and grass. Everyone in Middleton was invited.
Tables were set up across the parking lot of the Middleton Space Center along with chairs and booths with food. In the front was a stage set up for the seven heroes to stand on and take pictures. People and photographers gathered around them to ask questions and get their photograph. There were five Americans, Dr. Ann Sheryl Jeleane, Dr. Tomas Frickenzi, Mitchell R. Trout who is also known as Fish, John Robert Litnesal, and Jennifer Janine Polly. There was also one Russian, Joseph Mcslenzi, and one monkey, Frederick.
Kim and Ron also came to the gathering, mostly to say good-by to Frederick, although that was mostly Ron's desire. Kim made her way through the crowd as Ron tagged along, trying to keep up.
After the astronauts were done taking pictures and answering questions, they climbed down off the stage and went to be with their families once again for the remainder of the gathering before Dr. Possible called them back to work. Frederick was left alone, for he did not have a family, or so he thought. He sluggishly made his way across the parking lot and sat down in a shady spot next to a big oak tree to rest before going inside.
"There he is!!" Ron shouted pointing towards the oak. "There's Frederick."
Rufus scurried up Ron's shirt through his sleeve to get a better look. "A-huh! A-huh! Frederick!"
Kim turned around and started to walk towards the tree as Ron raced ahead. "FREDERICK!!!" He called as Rufus held on to Ron's blond hair to prevent falling off as he ran. Frederick looked up and saw the blond boy running towards him. Ron ran up to the monkey and hugged him, picking Frederick up with him. "Frederick!!! I'm so sorry we're late!! I thought we weren't going to be able to see you!!"
Frederick managed to press a few buttons on his programmed device to say some words. Then he hugged back. "Hello Ron."
Kim finally caught up with them and stood a few feet away touched by the site. "Aw… how sweet… I knew you two would get along one day. It's a good thing Monkey Fist didn't… monkey-nap Frederick on our last mission! Then it would really be a mess!!"
"Yeah…" Ron replied, looking down at Frederick while ignoring the part about Monkey Fist. "I'm sorry for not giving you a chance when I first met you." Ron patted the simian's head and chuckled. "When I first saw you I was terrified."
Frederick pressed some more buttons on his arm. "Ron was silly."
"Silly!?" Kim commented. "Try paranoid!" She giggled a little bit remembering how Ron thought Frederick was evil and working with Monkey Fist."
"Well maybe not ALL monkeys are evil…" Ron crossed his arms and looked down at Frederick. "I suppose there are SOME exceptions…"
Frederick smiled and looked up at Ron. "Frederick friend. Ron friend. Frederick Ron's friend always."
Ron smiled and bent down to Frederick's level. "You just promise me that you'll be safe up there in space. I'm gonna miss you a lot just so you know... You just came back from your last mission in space, and now you have to go out on another one!! Just promise me that you'll come back safe, kay?"
"Frederick will come back. Ron needs Frederick. Frederick promises." The monkey astronaut went over to Ron and hugged him.
Ron rubbed his eyes and began to tear. "I'm going to miss you… I'll email you everyday just like last time!!" He sighed and looked down at the little simian. "It looked like you're going to be a hero again just like the previous time you saved me, except you'll not only save me, but everyone in the World! Just don't get too proud, okay?" He laughed slightly as he stroked the monkey's matted fur.
Just then Dr. Possible took the microphone and made an announcement. "ALRIGHT, ALL ASTRONAUTS REPORT INSIDE THE SPACE CENTER!! WE STILL NEED TO GET EVERYTHING READY FOR FRIDAY!! SAY GOOD-BY AND COME ON IN!"
Frederick broke away from the hug, and then turned to look at Ron and Kim, pushing the buttons on his device to let him talk again. "Frederick must go. Frederick will be back soon." Then he looked up at Ron with Rufus now sitting on his shoulder. "Good-by Ron." Frederick let his simian dark brown eyes shift to Kim and Rufus as well. "Good-by friends…" Then the simian got down and scampered on all fours across the parking lot through the now leaving crowds towards the Space Center, leaving Kim and Ron behind.
Ron waved farewell to Frederick as the simian ran off. "Good bye… my friend…" He slowly whispered.
Frederick stopped before entering through the doors and looked back at his human friends once more, returning their wave good-by. Then he lowered his head and went inside.
Aw wasn't that cute! Good-bys just break my heart! Well I hope you all enjoyed it. Review and Good day.