I do not own KP, Bob And Mark created it. And Disney sucks for killing it after 3 seasons. Thanks to my reviewers MatthewC, Darks00, campy, Ramafan, and ron-sama. And also thanks to anyone who alerted this, and/or favorited it
Wow, this has been the greatest response I've ever gotten for a fanfic. Although I seem to be getting a better response to my fluffy first fiction, maybe next time I'll just stick to the fluff. Oh well, we'll see how this turns out.
MatthewC – Yes, Kim will learn some things at Yamanuchi, and I think you'll like what sensei has planned which is revealed at the end of this chapter, enjoy
It had been a week since Kim and Ron told their parents about their decision to leave for Yamanuchi. They were able to keep the whole secret ninja school a secret, all the while Kim desperately trying to keep her lying to her parents at a minimum. Ron even had to consol her a few times before she blurted out their secret of the ninja school out of guilt. Kim was already cutting it close because she told her dad that Ron wanted to study ninjitsu, and with the conflicting story that the Stoppable family received in the letter, it was a constant juggling act to keep the stories strait.
Finally though it was time for them to leave, Both the Possible's and Stoppable's had come to the airport to wish their children luck on their latest adventure, obviously their longest. Most of their previous missions there were sure to be gone only a day at the longest; this was looking to be on the length of over a month. Much hugging and crying from both parents ensued, not exactly sure when either would see their children again. Kim shook her head thinking this is just a short preview for when she leaves for collage in a year.
Before Kim and Ron departed past the security gate, Kim called for a "bathroom break" dragging Ron along by his arm. She noticed her father staring at her suspiciously as she and Ron ducked behind a corner, but she ignored it.
When they were out of the sight of their parents she quickly turned to Ron. "Ron! I'm not sure I can stand this! I mean, just blatantly lying to Mom and Dad about where we're going. I-I'm gonna break I just know it."
Ron had gotten used to Kim's worrying over the last week, he calmed her down by placing a soft kiss on her cheek. "KP, we've been over this, like, a thousand times this week. We both promised sensei not to say a word about Yamanuchi to anyone, including out parents."
Kim nodded meekly, smiling at Ron's speech, by now it was familiar to both of them.
Ron continued once he was sure Kim was listening. "Ok, and besides, we can go right back out there, grab our carry on bags, and rush for the gate and we won't have to worry about it for another month. Not like it will be easy to contact them once we're in Yamanuchi. I didn't see any phone while I was there last time."
Kim's smile got wider as her boyfriend consoled her once again. "Thank you Ron. You always know how to make me feel better." She leaned up, gave him a soft kiss and grabbed his arm, dragging him back toward their parents.
As they turned the corner again, everyone was chatting idly as they waited for their children's return, except Mr. Dr Possible who was leaning over Ron's bag, either digging through it, or putting something in, no one could tell what. But he quickly zipped it back up as he saw Kim and Ron returning.
Ron quickly announced to everyone. "Ok, well, our plane's leaving soon, and, well you know security nowadays." Ron rubbed the back of his neck, trying to think of how to make this goodbye as short and sweet as possible. "So… I suppose Kim and I should… whoa!"
"Come here Ronald, we need to talk." Kim's dad had grabbed Ron's arm, and drug him away from the rest of the family just before he and Kim could leave. Kim shot them both a confused and worried glance just before both mothers came up to her and started to pull her in a different direction, obviously having to speak with her as well.
When Dr. Possible felt they were far enough out of earshot he slipped his arm around Ron's shoulder, pulling the boy close so he could whisper his concerns, just in case the twins decided to eavesdrop as they were so prone to doing. "Now Ronald, I've known you ever since my Kimmie-cub was in Preschool, so, above anyone one else, I trust you with her safety."
Ron noticed the sincerity in Kim's Father's voice; it truly touched him that Dr Possible trusted him like this. Especially considering how deeply protective he was of his eldest child. "Yes sir Mr. Dr P. You can trust me completely. Kim won't be hurt."
James Possible couldn't help but smile at Ron's obvious dedication to his daughter. "I'm sure she will be Ronald. But…" His voice suddenly got very serious, which cause Ron's face to fall with worry. "… I know that since you're both dating now, you'll both be fighting urges that you might not have noticed when you were just friends. I worry a bit more because you and Kimmie tell me neither of you know what you accommodations will be, but as I said, I trust you both. So, let me get right to the point. I've put something in your bag… I don't expect you to use it. But, I'd rather you have it, for Kim's safety."
Ron was confused, he had no clue what Dr Possible was talking about. "B-but Dr. P. W-what…?"
Mr. Possible cut him off, when he noticed his wife was standing with Kim, waving at both of them to hurry up. "You'll see Ron, now you better hurry up, or you'll miss your flight."
Kim's father scooted Ron back to the family. As Ron was picking up both his and Kim's bags he noticed his girlfriends face was flushed with a deep blush. "KP, what's wro…"
"I didn't do anything yet!" Ron looked at Kim suspiciously, not exactly sure what she was so embarrassed over. Meanwhile, Kim's mom gave a light chuckle, and Kim's dad gave his wife an approving nod.
"Okaaaaay? So, you ready Kim?" Ron asked, shrugging off his girlfriend's weirdness as he picked up their two bags and handed hers to her.
"Yes! Lets get out of here!" Kim offered her final goodbyes to both families, she even hugged her brothers, but not before warning them that she had Wade install some security to her room so he could monitor any spying brother activities.
Finally the two teen heroes were on their way to Japan. At least they would be if it weren't for a little delay. Apparently naked mole rats set off metal detectors too. Ron had told Rufus to keep hidden so he could possibly sneak him on the plane, but the loud beeping scared the poor guy who jumped out of Ron's pocket and leapt onto Kim's shoulder for protection.
Ron looked up at the two large security guards looming over him with accusing glares. Ron smiled nervously before he ran behind Kim, taking Rufus off her shoulder and shoving him in his pants pocket.
One of the security guards walked up to the couple. "Umm… excuse me ma'am, I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to step away, you see we don't allow pets on our flights. You're going to have to take him back. I'm sorry."
Both Ron and Rufus both looked angry at the pet comment, Rufus was much more than a pet after all. Ron was about to speak up when a voice came from behind the crowd of people who had gathered to watch the scene. "Kim Possible?"
A large man, wearing a clean security guard uniform, more decorated than the other guards broke through the crowd. Obviously he was the head of security, as both the other guards politely made room for him. "Ah, I thought it was you Kim. How are you doing today darling? I haven't seen you since you stopped those terrorists a month back"
Kim smiled as the man approached her and recognition struck her, she was gifted to be able to remember all the people she and Ron had saved or helped. "Oh, that was no big Mr. Stanley. Those guys were illegally parked in the white zone after all."
"Ah yes, well, what is all this commotion about?" Officer Stanley pushed his fellow officers back to go deal with the other passengers. "Go on, back to work boys."
One of the other officers spoke up. "But sir, that boy has an animal with him, who knows what would happen if we let it on a plane."
Mr. Stanley just waved him off while winking at Kim, "Oh, I think we can trust Miss Possible and her friend to stay out of trouble."
The officer handed both of their bags back to the teens, a smiling Rufus jumped back into Ron's pocket, content that he could now go on the trip with his friends. Kim thanked him, grabbed Ron's hand and ran off with him toward their gate.
As they were walking toward the plane, Ron decided to speak up. "Hey, umm... KP? Thanks back there."
Kim looked at him strangely. "For what Ron? I didn't do anything"
Ron smiled at her sincerely. "Well, either way, you helped get me and Rufus outta there. I'd probably still be sitting at the gate, not sure how I was gonna get to Yamanuchi without you, so thanks."
"Hey, that guy was just happy for when we stopped those guys from before." Kim squeezed him hand, noticing that they had arrived at their gate. They both went to the line that the employee was taking tickets.
"When you stopped those guys from before," Ron corrected. "Heck, I nearly set off the explosives and took out the airport on that so called mission." Ron frowned and sulked again, as he was prone to doing, at least recently.
Kim squeezed his hand again, as the arrived at the counter Kim handed her tickets to the young man sitting behind a desk "Ron…"
The employee interrupted before they could continue the conversation. "Ah yes, Mr. Stoppable, Miss Possible. First Class has already boarded, you may go on to the plane, and have a nice flight."
Ron's eyes got very wide, he was used to traveling in the back of cargo planes. Ok every so often a business tycoon or pop star would give them a lift, but mostly it wasn't as high up as first class. "Badical! First class, sensei really knows how to treat a guy." Ron took his ticket, and looked down at Rufus who was sticking his head out of Ron's pocket, but stayed hidden. "Come on buddy, free peanuts await"
"Mmm! Peanuts!" Rufus couldn't even keep his excitement hidden; airline peanuts were right up there with cheese and nacos on Rufus' list of favorite foods. Ron also had an appreciation for the honey roasted nuts, his earlier troubles forgotten he and Kim boarded the plane.
Kim was happy her boyfriend is happy, but she knew something was bothering him. She really could read him so easily sometimes, but others he turned out to be a complete mystery to her. Those times frustrated her most of all, she felt like she had failed at being there for Ron, and failure was one thing Kim Possible wouldn't accept. For the moment though, she'd let it pass, but once they got settled into Yamanuchi they would be having a talk about what was wrong with him.
Kim followed her boys into the plane. Ron was trying, though not doing a good job at getting his bag up into the storage compartment. "Argh! Stupid bag! Get in there!"
The bag slipped out and hit Ron on the head with a 'thunk' Kim couldn't help but giggle at her boyfriend's antics. She walked up to him and slung her bag up to the compartment with ease. "Here Ron, let me help." She picked up Ron's pack, slinging it up into the holding area as well.
Ron gave a helpless little grunt, offered his thanks and sat down in the window seat. Kim followed suit, sitting next to him in the spacious seats. She lifted the armrest from between them and snuggled into his side. "Now what would you ever do without me?" Kim smiled up at Ron, wrapping her arms around his waist and softly groaning as she tried to get comfortable.
Ron couldn't help but smile, and he wrapped his arms around Kim's shoulder, pulling her closer to him. It was going to be a long flight, and somehow they managed to catch a direct line strait to Japan.
Kim and Ron held their position, long after the plane taxied and took off, even long after the plane had been in the air for a while. Kim must have fallen asleep; Ron could've sworn he heard her snoring once or twice during their flight. She must have been really tired if she was able to sleep through a jets takeoff, Kim was usually a pretty light sleeper. Ron just held his position and delved into his own thoughts, not wanting to disturb Kim. Rufus also thought sleep was a good idea, after he had eaten about 14 packets of honey-roasted nuts Rufus curled up on to the chair next to Kim leg and promptly feel asleep.
About an hour and a half into the flight, Kim woke up when a large stretch and a yawn. Ron smiled when Kim began to stir, for one his arm was numb after being in the same position for a little less than 2 hours, he took the opportunity while he had it and removed his arm from around her shoulder and began to rub it back to life.
Kim opened her eyes just slightly to look at Ron, and smile up at him. "Mmmmm… wow, I must have been tired. Ron honey did we lift off yet?" Ron just responded by pointing out the window, the clouds were visible from their view. Kim looked and nodded in response.
Kim relaxed again, lying back down, though this time not attached to Ron, although she really wanted to be. After a few minutes, Ron leaned down and softly whispered into her ear. "Kim, I love you."
This caused Kim to blush furiously and the suddenness of it all. "Oh Ron, what's got into you?" Kim giggled happily, but placed a soft kiss on his lips, just to say I love you in return
Ron leans into the kiss, and slowly backs away. "Not sure, I just thought it was something I needed to say."
Kim furrowed her brow over his choice of words. "Ron? You know you never need to say it, though I'm always glad to hear it. And just for the record. I love you too."
Ron smiled his genuine goofy smile again, "Thanks KP"
"Ron?" She spoke with obvious concern in her voice; her hand gently began to stroke his arm, trying to comfort him of a problem that he wouldn't tell her of. "There isn't anything wrong is there? Y-You do want to go on this trip with me don't you?"
Ron smiled wider, both of his hands wrapped around Kim tiny hand, it as times like these Ron was amazed that such a seemingly fragile and small girl could really save the world, on nearly a daily basis no less. "Kim, I can't think of anywhere else I'd rather be than right here, with you, flying to Japan."
Kim smiled, her eyes shining as her fears instantly disappeared. He immediately hugged him around the waist, and snuggled into his chest, every so often placing a kiss on his lips. Ron ran his fingers through her soft hair, a far away look in his eyes, though he said nothing.
The rest of the flight went fairly smoothly, except for one time when Rufus scared a stewardess trying to get at someone's in-flight meal. But that was quickly blown over by Kim who practically force feed Rufus another 5 packs of peanuts to calm him down. Ron and Kim profusely apologized to everyone, and promised to keep Rufus strapped down with seat belts the rest of the flight; which they did, much to Rufus' discontent.
The plane landed without any problems, they checked in with their passports, and grabbed their luggage. But as soon as they seemed ready to go Kim asked a most perplexing question. "So, where to now ninja boy?"
"What do you mean KP?" Ron looked at her, obviously perplexed
"I mean, how do we get to Yamanuchi? I've never been there, in case you've forgotten. You do remember how to get there from here don't you?" Kim gave Ron an accusing glare, knowing the answer to her question long before she asked it.
But before Ron could formulate his excuse, another black clad ninja graduate jumped out from the shadows. Ron emitted a yelp of terror before falling backwards in surprise. Kim was a little surprised, but didn't show any sign of it. The ninja held his hand out, now holding two bus tickets for the two teenagers.
Kim took the tickets, and immediately the ninja disappeared in a puff of black smoke. None of the Japanese natives thought this was anything to be concerned or worried about, they all just went about their business. Kim was the only one in the airport who looked confused, until she spoke up. "Secret ninja tickets?"
Ron picked himself up off the floor. "Secret ninja tickets, you get used to it." Kim just rolled her eyes at the absurdity of his statement. Ron plucked the tickets from Kim's hand and started walking towards the doors to exit the airport. "Come on KP, we've got a bus to catch!" With an exasperated sigh, Kim followed Ron, with her bags in tow.
The bus was waiting for them outside, and in about an hour the arrived at a destination Ron remembered, the base of Mount Yamanuchi. They unloaded all of their things and watched as the bus drove away.
It was now early evening; the sun was beginning to set. Ron was about to pick their bags up to make the long journey up the mountain, but Kim stopped him. "Hold on Ron! I'm gonna make a call real quick." Ron set the bags back down and sat on one of the larger suitcase as he waited for Kim to finish.
Kim already had out her Kimmunicator and hit a button to place the call. A sleepy eyed Wade answered on the screen with a yawn. "Hey Kim."
"Oh Wade, I'm sorry did I wake you? I totally forgot about the time change."
"Nah, I just got up, so, how was the flight?" Wade grinned mischievously "Did you two join the mile high club?"
Kim's eyes about leapt out of her head. "WADE! I can't believe you… you were talking to my mother weren't you?" Ron unfortunately didn't hear the joke and just let out a fake laugh to play along as if he knew what his two friends were talking about.
Wade laughed long and loud, ignoring the infuriated gaze he was receiving from Kim. "Yeah, yeah, I'll tell you're parents you made it to Yamanuchi ok. See ya!" Wade shut down his end of the Kimmunicator, his laugher echoing until the screen went blank.
"Wade? WADE? Get back here you!" Kim angrily pushed her send button trying to contact Wade again and yell at him, but he wasn't answering. Kim let out and angry grunt as she practically threw the Kimmunicator back into her pocket. Kim turned back to Ron, breathing deeply to try and calm down, flipping her hair away from her face.
Ron could see Wade must have pulled a really good joke, otherwise Kim wouldn't have gotten so riled up, it made him regret that he missed it. But he knew better than to say anything to Kim at that point, lest he have to face Kim's wrath on Wade's behalf.
Ron looked up from his spot, not saying a word unlit Kim addressed him. "Ron, Ok, so how do we get up the mountain? Is there another bus coming?"
Ron smirked at the question. "Ah KP, I was once that naive, but you see here at Yamanuchi things are done a bit differently. It's always you're honor this, and honor that. So of course it will be our honor, to walk."
Kim would have offered a protest, but she was cut off by the whirling motor blade of a helicopter above them. The helicopter landed, yet another man dressed in a ninja's uniform piloted it, and Kim offered a satisfied smirk to Ron who sat there dumbfounded. "Ok, that is totally unfair! Where was my helicopter when I first came here?"
It only took them a few minutes to get to the top of the mountain, Kim was busy admiring the view of the wooded mountain from above when Ron suddenly spoke up. "Kim, I'm worried."
Kim immediately turned to her boyfriend "What's the matter Ron"
Ron breathed in and responded "I wonder where Yori is." To say Kim felt a twinge of jealousy when Ron said that would've been a gross understatement, it would have been safe to say that had Yori been in that helicopter at that moment, Kim wouldn't of hesitated to throw that hussy right out the window watching her fall until she heard her splat against the ground. Kim smiled at her thoughts as Ron continued "I mean, every time I come here it seems Yori's one of the first people I meet, now we've got all these random ninjas. I just a bit worried about her is all"
Kim shook herself from her fantasies of the many ways to get rid of Yori when Ron finished. "Oh Ron. I'm sure she'll be just fine." Kim patted her boyfriend on the shoulder, offering him comfort.
"B-But what if she was kidnapped. Oh man, I'll bet that was it. Yori was kidnapped and sensei sent for me because the man with the mystical monkey powers is the only one who can save her." The helicopter finally landed in front of the Yamanuchi School's wooden bridge. Kim and Ron took all of their luggage off the chopper, and as they were all clear the helicopter lifted off and flew away into the distance.
Kim shook her head at Ron's dramatic interpretation as to why they were summoned here. "Oh, stop with the drama Ron, we're almost there, we can ask sensei all about it once we get there.
That notion seemed to shut Ron up, but he was in a hurry. So he scooped up their bags and began to walk quickly across the wooden bridge. The large wooden door opened as Ron and Kim walked towards it. Inside sensei stood, dressed in his normal red masters gi. All around him stood, in no organized fashion, what seemed to be the entire Yamanuchi student body. And next to sensei was a girl, kneeling beside sensei, facing the two guests; she was dressed in a formal kimono, pure white with some embroidery on it, she looked like a classic Japanese woman, the kind you see in paintings.
Ron walked up to his former master and bowed solemnly, and Kim and Rufus followed suit. Sensei bowed in return before speaking, "Ah, Stoppable-san, we've all been expecting you."
Ron was about to open his mouth to ask why he was there, but sensei held a hand out to stop him. "All will be explained eventually, but first I'd like you to meet someone." Sensei gestured his hands to the woman sitting on his right. "Stoppable-san, this is your finance, Yori."
The woman looked up to Ron, she smiled a genuine loving smile, and Ron, followed by Rufus, promptly fainted.
Hehehe, hope you all liked the "cliff-hanger" but don't worry, since I'm on a tight schedule you can trust I'll be quick with my updates.
Ok, sorry if this chapter seems a bit rushed, life caught up with me the last 2 days, and I just felt like I really needed to put this out. I hope it doesn't seem too bad, but I hope to get my next chapter out in the next 2 days
Also, don't forget Wednesday (8/10/2005) is the start of the Save Kim-a-thon! Go to kp(dot)savedisneychannelshows(dot)org and help us all out by telling Disney that they should not get rid of our favorite teen heroes!
BOOYAH!
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