Short chapter as I changed by plan, but I'll have another up in the next 24 hours. Thanks to all the reviews I got. A whopping eleven within the first day. That's a new record for me. Everyone was supportive of what I've done; I hope you all will enjoy where I take the story. Trying for something a bit darker emotionally for certain parts than what I've done before. Enjoy.
Chapter 2
The next morning, Ron and Kim left for school. He had slept in the living room this time, and the young girl had been fine the entire night. She could accept that it was her family, but she still treated them with her best manners.
Kim was nervous about going to school. She knew Ron would be there to help her, but there would still be a lot of people and things she wouldn't remember. Fortunately, they had every class together.
When they entered the school, she saw all the students running around and instinctively took Ron's arm. This did not go unnoticed, as a brunette cheerleader made her way over. "Finally started dating your loser friend, K?" Bonnie taunted.
The redhead just kept looking around at everything.
The tanned girl moved to block the two teens. "You can't ignore me, Kim Possible."
Kim concentrated as she looked at the girl in front of her. With sudden recognition, she smiled happily. "You're Bonnie Rockwaller. Hello."
Bonnie stared at her incredulously. "What is wrong with you?"
"She still has amnesia," Ron interjected. "You're going to have to take over the squad until she gets her memories back."
"Like we ever needed her," she scoffed.
"Just remember that Kim might not be ready for a while. You won't be able to quit like last time," he warned her.
"Shut up, loser," the cheerleader retorted, storming off.
"Well, she wasn't very nice," Kim frowned as they made their way to class.
The classes were routine for Ron. He tried to pay attention and attempted to answer questions he was asked. Kim was bored. The teachers had been informed of her condition, so they pretty much ignored her. She tried to focus on the lectures, but she mostly just read through her textbooks.
Later in the day, Josh Mankey had come by to say hi to Kim. He had been a little hurt when she acted like she didn't know him and confused when she consolingly apologized for things not working out between them. Ron explained everything, and Josh offered his assistance if they needed it.
Over the next few weeks, more and more of her memories came back to her. She would sit in on cheer practice, but she was afraid she would hurt herself if she tried any acrobatics before she was ready. A few times, she and Ron would go through the family albums with her parents. The two adults reminisced about some of the things neither would have thought about, but they thought of those moments fondly as only parents could. While Kim became more excited as she regained her memories, Ron dreaded how it would affect their friendship when she figured out the love she felt wasn't what she thought.
The two teens were enjoying some time together just watching TV when they were interrupted by a familiar beeping. Ron pulled the Kimmunicator from his pocket as he'd taken to carrying it until Kim was herself again. "What's up, Wade?"
"Dr. Drakken has stolen another laser, and Global Justice wanted someone familiar with him to go in to stop him."
Ron knew Dr. Director wouldn't be asking right now if it wasn't necessary. "Have a ride pick me up in front of Kim's house. I'll go alone."
Wade nodded. "It's on its way."
Signing off, the young hero went upstairs to change. When he went to tell Kim goodbye, he found her in her room. Seeing the look of fear in her eyes, he nearly called to cancel the mission. Only his sense of duty prevented him. Giving her a hug, he promised her everything would be fine; and nothing would keep him from being there for her.
Feeling she would be all right until he got back, he waited outside for his ride. When it arrived, he quickly ran inside to get settled for the trip. Unbeknownst to him, a figure shrouded by the night had snuck on board, the engines of the aircraft hiding the footfalls. The aircraft soon lifted off and disappeared into the sky.