I just wanted to thank you all for being patient with me. Please keep it up! (Sighs) Sometimes I feel like I'm running out of time. There just aren't enough hours in the day… (Shakes head slowly) Oh well… I hope you enjoy this chapter. I might have rushed through it a tad so please forgive me.

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Freida Krueger: lol (smiles) I'm glad you like that! Yes, I always try to make my fics so that there is some sort of plot and reason for a character's entrance. That way, as you read on, you're like: "Cool!! I see!!" lol

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The ShapeShifting Chick: (smiles) Yay! Thank you! I was trying to make it have at least 'some' emotion. lol …Sorry if it was a bit too long for you. This chapter is a little shorter (probably because I rushed through it) I heard about the news of your you-know-what being you-know-what. I'm so happy for you! Can't wait to see ya! –ttyl

Alaksandra: I knew you would like it! (Smiles) Yay! …Sorry if this chapter isn't as good…. (Pouts) …I was being rushed….

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Chapter 9: Love and Despair

It was silent. Kim and Ron, along with their families, were gathered around the Television screen at Kim's house. Even Ron's parents were there. It was eight o'clock on Sunday morning, the day after. No sound was heard out of them. The clock ticked in the background. The neighbor's lawnmower had finally halted. The room was dark. The only light in existence was the screen. Jim and Tim were silent. The room was silent.

x…

Just then the news came back on. In the room was a large empty wooden stand with an eagle engraved in gold at the front. Reporters gathered around. The President was about to come forth. Just then, an elderly-looking black man got up and slowly started to make his way towards the stand. All eyes were on him. He stood up and let his hands grasp the corners of the wooden stand like a man would clasp onto a lifesaver. Then he paused, closing his eyes while taking deep heavy breaths; in through the nose, out through the mouth. His thoughts ran wild in his head like a train. His heart was pounding, although he didn't show it. He tried to remain calm and composed. Finally, he opened his eyes and stood upright.

"It is my most unpleasant duty to tell you…" his eyes slowly shifted down as a heavy sigh was let out. "…that the 'Savior' has failed…. …Now instead of having one seven mile long comet… …we have two… …one is two miles long and the other is… five miles long… …Together they are even more dangerous than a whole… "

Murmurs and whispers from the reporters were heard coming from the background. The President held his hands out to silence them. "Now… we have prepared for the worst…just in case the worst does occur…." He picked up his hands and started to walk across the platform. "We have been preparing a series of underground caves in Massachusetts for becoming a 'safe house' so to speak…. The United States has teamed up with Russia to help bring in supplies of food, shelter, water, and all the works. This will be enough to sustain approximately three million people, that will be chosen randomly from all around the world, for four years until the dust from the comet settles. Unfortunately, we can only choose three million people. There will be those who are not chosen. We need doctors, artists, and teachers to preserve our culture and way of life, and those will be the ones most likely to be chosen. Those over fifty… …will not be chosen…. …Right now, people in the office will be making phone calls for the next ten minutes to those families that have been pre-selected. You will only get a phone call if you are pre-selected. If you do not get a phone call… then you are not pre-selected…."

There was a long brief pause as the President searched around the room, studying the people's expressions. "It is not the end yet… There is still one more thing we can do to stop the comet. Unfortunately we must wait until the comet is within reach. When it is, we shall release the Titans." A TV screen was placed besides him showing what looked like a miniaturized rocket. "The titans are rockets that will be fired up at the comet, hopefully blowing it up before it even touches our atmosphere, but right now we shall prepare for the worst…." It was towards the end of his speech. The President returned to his stand and lowered his head. "…may the Lord help us all…" He sighed as the screen went dark… "God bless…."

x…

A distinct ringing broke the silence of the room. Kim and Ron looked up from the screen as Mr. Dr. Possible rose up from his seat and walked into the kitchen. He picked up the phone as everyone else watched curiously.

"Uhuh… …really? Well… thank you… Have a good day… bye…" Mr. Possible gently put the phone back down on its hook and turned to face his anxious wife.

"Well?" Mrs. Possible asked curiously. "Who was it? What happened?"

Mr. Possible walked into the living room, still standing. "We have been pre-selected…."

The room was still silent. Words could not really express any feelings at this present moment. Ron's dad got up and stretched his legs. "Well…" he turned towards his wife and Ron. "We better get on home… We don't want to miss our phone call! …Good bye Mr. Possible." Then he began to walk out the door.

"I'll see ya later KP…" Ron replied as he stood up and followed his father out the door. "Maybe we can go to Bueno Nacho later?"

"Sure… Bye Ron…" Kim lifted her hand up and waved to Ron. Then she sighed as she slowly got up, getting ready to go into the kitchen to have breakfast.
It was silent. The wind gently nudged the branches of the trees, causing them to sway in a hypnotic motion. The grass's robust green color was tinting into a straw-like yellow due to the lack of rain. The sun beat down ruthlessly upon the terrain, showing no mercy. It was Monday, and the treasured yet sorrowful weekend was over.

Sitting against a rather large oak tree sat a blond headed boy. He was crouched down with his head on his knees. A little pink rodent sat upon his shoulder. Tear drops fell forth from his saddened eyes.

In the distance, Kim came walking up the hill, her little beige bag hanging over her shoulder. Finally, she got up to speaking distance. Ron slowly picked up his head to acknowledge her presence. Kim started to catch her breath as she laid her bag down on the ground. "Why weren't you in school today?" Kim put her hands on her hips and looked down at him.

Ron sighed and started to pet Rufus' small pink oval head. "My dad said that it's pointless to go to school… That there is no use in learning something if you are never going to use it in the future… Besides… there was that huge Algebra test today….."

Kim shook her head slowly. "Well…." She paused and bent over to pick up her bag and sighed. Her hand dug inside of it and took out something wrapped in white tissue paper. "That might change… I don't really know what's driving me to do this, but…" She unwrapped the tissue paper to reveal two golden wedding bands. "This is the only way that you and your family can be saved…. …Through marriage…."

"Kim!!" Ron's eyes lit up. He was speechless. His dream was starting to become a reality. Never in his life would he expect Kim to do this… especially to him.

"Yes… I know we are a little young, but…. It's the only way you and your parents will survive… …so…. Um…. What do you say?" Kim tried very hard to remain collected. Although she seemed perfectly calm, she was very anxious and nervous inside. She never would have thought that it would end up this way. She had always thought of Josh as her true love, but as it turns out… sometimes it's the person whom you least expect.

Ron jumped up to his feet. Rufus was shocked and remained motionless on the ground. "What do I say!?" Ron went up to her, calming himself down a bit as he held up her hands, gazing into her emerald green eyes lovingly as Kim did the same to him. "How about… 'I do…'" Ron smiled as his hand gently touched the back of her head, letting his fingers stroke her auburn hair while his other hand held her waist. Kim leaned forward and wrapped her arms around his neck, dropping the wrapped package on the ground. Then, for the first time ever... they kissed…

Bells rang from the church as everyone remained seated. A white carpet was laid out in the center and a priest stood in the front of the room. Chains of red roses were strung along side of the rows of benches. A canopy of white and red roses stretched overhead in an arch at the front. Ron, dressed handsomely in a black and white tuxedo, stood anxiously in the front of the room, awaiting his beloved bride.

A little girl dressed in a cute pink princess-like dress walked down the isle spreading pink and red rose petals across the white carpet. A little boy carried the two golden wedding bands. Then, finally, came the bride. The choir started to sing as the organ began to play. Kim, accompanied by her father, made her way down the isle. She was dressed in a luxurious white wedding gown that was lined with pearls. Around her neck was a pearl necklace to go. A beautiful wedding veil tailed down all the way to the floor. She looked like an angel in a dream. Ron's heart was pounding as his palms started to sweat. Kim's mom, standing at the front of the room towards the side, started to tear.

Kim made her way towards the front, glancing at the people in the crowd, while keeping her eyes fixed on Ron. She smiled, a bit nervously. They both were. It was amazing that her father agreed to this, but in times like these, it was acceptable. She never would have dreamed that she would be walking across this isle towards Ron. Finally, she stood face to face with him. They turned towards the priest.

The priest was an old looking man dressed in his traditional robe. He was tall and a little heavy towards the chest. He cleared his throat and gazed out into the audience. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here together to join together this man and this woman in matrimony which is an honorable estate. If anyone should show just cause, why they may not be joined together in matrimony, speak now, or forever hold your peace…."

It was silent. Nobody spoke up. Even Josh was there. He was a little upset about the marriage, but he was alright with it. He knew it was best for them. Besides… he was friends with Ron anyway.

Then the priest turned to Ron. "Ronald, will you take Kimberly to be your lawful wedded wife? Will you love her, comfort her, honor her, and keep her in sickness and in health until death do you part?"

"I do…" Ron smiled and glanced at Kim.

The priest turned to Kim "…And Kimberly, will you take Ronald to be your lawful wedded husband? Will you love him, comfort him, honor him, and keep him in sickness and in health until death do you part?"

"I do…" Kim turned to Ron and smiled back.

"Good…" The priest replied. "Now repeat after me…"

The priest's words became blurred out as Ron focused his attention on Kim. A sweat drop ran down his forehead. "I… Ronald Stoppable, take you, Kimberly Anne Possible, to be my lawful wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part..."

Kim smiled, the feeling of nervousness starting to leave her, and turned towards Ron. "And I, Kimberly Anne Possible, take you, Ronald Stoppable, to be my lawful wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part…"

The priest stood up straight and cleared his throat, smiling down at the two. "…Then, by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife!" Cheers and applauses came forth as the priest nodded at Ron. "You may now kiss the bride!"

Kim and Ron turned towards each other, looking into the others eyes. Then they embraced. Kim's arms wrapped around Ron's neck as he supported her body. Then their lips met. Wedding bells started to ring as a rain shower of sweet fragrant rose petals fell from above.
Alright, I know the wedding scene might have been a little unexpected. It was hard trying to keep them in character for the love scenes though. I never wrote any romance scenes between them before. Sorry if it seemed a little rushed…. After all, I actually was being rushed in the making of it… Well I'm not sure when my next update will be, but I assure you that there will be one! Don't forget to leave a Review! Good day.