For once I'm going to save my authors rant until the end.
I don't own Kim Possible, isn't that sad?
Responses:
MatthewC – Well, I hope the way I've planned this all out works without creating too many plot holes. Otherwise it'll bug me like crazy until I can go back and fix them. And with my time limit that I seem to whine about during every chapter, I just can't afford that And you're right about K/R's relationship, When those two finally get some alone time I think Kim might need to set a few things strait for the Ron man.
The Metal One – I'm not so sure Ron's truly oblivious to it all, he just really doesn't want to hurt Yori or Kim. And the fact that he now knows the world is one the line for his decision makes it all the more important that he take the time to think about it.
ron-sama – I'm glad you're liking it, but unfortunately you will just have to wait to see how this all turns out. I hope the wait wasn't too bad, I hope you like this chapter as much as you did the previous ones.
Intrepidwarriors – I could complain about the fact that I uploaded the fic around 3 am my time… but I won't I hope you went back and enjoyed it again later after you woke up. I'm sure thought that you can put more thought into your work though, better to produce a great work slowly than just a crappy one-shot. I'm only working so fast because once I go back to school, I'll probably disappear from here. But thank you for your encouragement I'll try to finish this up as fast as I can.
Drakwolfstoppable – hey, thanks for the kind words. But you'll just have to wait and see, I promise nothing besides the fact that I will finish the story. :P
Zaratan –I think that's why Ron said he felt like he was in "a clichéd love story." To be honest I thought the whole dream thing had been overdone, I even thought about cutting it out completely. But it was just too perfect, I just had to include it.
Wanderer3 – I try to respond to all my constructive criticism, I honestly didn't expect many comments, and so I figure it shouldn't be that big of a burden to respond to you all who are nice enough to comment . And about the sex changing… no… I love Ranma and all, but none of that in this fic… Besides, I've already seen that there was a Ranma/KP x-over on here, called "Ron one half" I believe. Though, I refuse to read that before I finish with this fiction though because I fear there will be a lot of similarities with Yori being Ron's fiancé, and I don't want to unintentionally steal someone else's good idea. And while for Ron, a vow of silence would save him a world of hurt... that would just take all the fun out of writing this, hehehe.
Story!
The first day of training was rough for both Kim and Ron, even though they had both passed all of their basic courses with flying colors. Kim was aided with her knowledge of 16 different styles of kung fu, and Ron's mystical monkey power along with his knowledge from his previous visit to Yamanuchi allowed him to keep up with the others.
Yori on the other hand had departed from Kim and Ron almost immediately after their meeting with sensei, as she had her own advanced courses to take. Yori gave Ron a kiss on the cheek right before she ran off, Ron smiled, and Kim fumed. This little act fueled Kim's determination to beat Yori for nearly the entire day. The teachers were quite impressed with Kim ferocity, and her ability to quickly adapt to the new forms she was shown, despite a few early mistakes when her body naturally slipped into some of the other forms she knew. By the end of the day Kim had made her way through most of the ranks, earning respect from all the teachers and every one of her peers with her boundless skill.
Ron also managed to work his way up the ranks, by the shock of Kim in particular he was able to keep up with her and even surpass her in a few of their exercises. Something about Yamanuchi seemed to bring out the best in Ron, almost like a second Wannaweep. Ron was able to clearly focus, and observers could really seem the monkey like movements that were inherent in Ron's actions, from exposure to the mystical monkey power. Ron had even managed to win a few of the sparring matches the teachers insisted he participate in, with Kim and Yori (who had managed to sneak away to keep an eye on Ron) cheering him on the entire time.
It was finally nearing the end of the day, the sun was beginning to set, and the final class had dismissed. Students were given two hours of free reign before it was lights out so everyone could get rested for the next day. Kim and Ron had decided to sit against the meditation chamber, to catch their breath from their final exercises. Rufus had sat next to Ron, still deep in meditation, not content to be done quite yet.
"Wow Ron, you did this for a whole week? I'm impressed. They really don't give you a break around here. I don't think I've stopped moving since breakfast, we haven't even had a chance to sit and talk like this since that meeting earlier. And getting food after that has been a major pain." Kim grabbed a towel, she had with her and wiped her forehead of the sheen of sweat the covered her.
Ron smiled broadly when Kim said she was impressed with him, after all, that was one of the biggest reasons he was doing this, to impress Kim. "Yeah you gotta watch out for master lunch lady, she's quick. And I wouldn't call it a whole week. After all, trying to get the Lotus Blade back kinda ruined those last two days."
"Well, even still Ron, today you were really great. I still can't believe you tagged that guy with that cross counter kick and knocked him out in one blow. I'll bet Shego will be surprised when we get back to Middleton and she can't even touch us." She smiled brightly, though her heart sank as she began to realize she and Ron might not exactly be going back to Middleton.
Ron smirked as he thought about kicking Shego's green butt. "Yeah, I'll bet that'll make Drakken re-think any take over the world plan's he's got." Ron had indeed also thought that he might not be going back with Kim, but Ron had decided much earlier it was best not to focus on depression topics, just to enjoy the here and now.
Ironically enough the here and now couldn't have been more perfect for the couple. The sunset set off a warm orange glow around the entire school. The view they had, just over the walls of Yamanuchi was simply stunning, the snow capped mountainous peaks shimmered under the warm glow of the sun. "yeah… that'd be nice." Kim leaned her head against Ron's shoulder, smiling up dreamily at him. Ron and Kim's eyes meet as they were caught in the moment. Slowly the gap between them closed, the world around them melted away, and nothing could ruin that moment…
"Ron-san!" except for the cry of the other woman vying for Ron's attention.
Ron jolted his face away from Kim in pure shock, though he kept her body close to him despite all that. As Yori was running toward the dumbfounded couple, a look of pure hatred crossed her face. "Y-Yori? Wh-what are you…"
Yori halted in front of the two, casting her hated glance at Kim before completely ignoring her and smiling sweetly at Ron. "Oh, Ron-san, I'm so happy I found you. Since classes are over, and you're not doing anything important." Yori smirked as she took a moment to watch Kim bristle up at her comment. "I was hoping you might take a walk with me. Perhaps we could visit the hot springs outside Yamanuchi before curfew."
Ron shook himself from his shock, just in time to catch the last part. "Y-yeah, sounds like fun, Yori. With all the training we haven't been able to give Kim here a proper tour. What do you say Kim?"
Kim was also just recovering from her shock, and anger at Yori. "W-well, I was hoping to maybe grab a snack before bed." At that Rufus jumped up and began pulling on Ron's white gi, to encourage him to get some food with Kim. Kim looked down at Rufus, and then at Ron with hopeful eyes, she had contemplated pulling out the puppy dog pout, but Kim had a much more devious idea for revenge at that point. "Although there is something I wanted to finish up before we go." Kim slid her hand along Ron's chest; she leaned in close, pressing her body against Ron's as she pulled him down for a long and passionate kiss.
It was now Yori's turn to bristle up, she wanted some alone time with her Ron-san now, this American had had a good 13 years with him, it was supposed to be Yori's chance to get what was rightfully hers now. Yori wanted so much to leap and attack this girl who had a lip lock with her Ron-san, but she was too dumbfounded to do anything until Kim finally broke the kiss.
Kim smiled sensually at Ron, partially because it felt so good to get one over on Yori like that, and also because when Kim and Ron kissed like that it just sent fireworks running through her body. Kim knew Ron felt the same way, the goofy crooked smile that was trademark after one of their more passionate kisses was plastered on his face. Kim got up, picking Rufus up and placing him on the top of her head. "Come on Rufus, lets see if we can sneak past master lunch lady."
"Booya!" Rufus chattered happily, as Kim strode toward the cafeteria, the confident sway of her hips was obvious to both Ron and Yori. Before they were out of sight Rufus turned around and stuck his tongue out at Yori. Rufus liked Yori and all, but it was obvious whose side he was on for this fight. And besides, Kim promised to feed him, and that gave her bonus points for the little mole rat.
After Kim turned the corner and was out of site, Ron slumped against the building that same ridiculously happy grin planted across his face. Yori though was not about to be outdone; she instantly grabbed Ron's hand and practically dragged him away. She was determined to make sure Ron had a good time and forgot about little miss Kim Possible.
Elsewhere…
A man sat in a dark room, crossed legged on the floor in front of a glowing laptop computer. Now this wouldn't have been a very bizarre sight unless you managed to get a closer look at the man, or the room he was working in. It seemed to be a zoo complete with vines and tall trees, perfect for a monkey habitat, in fact that's exactly what it was, an old abandoned Japanese zoo. Now, while this scene seems strange to the average onlooker, all the strangeness is wiped away if you have ever known the man Lord Montgomery Fisk, AKA Monkey Fist. The mans hairy hands clacked away at his computer, he was deeply involved with his research of all things related to the mystical monkey power, and while he finally had some freedom to do so, he was not going to waste his time. After all, too soon would come the time where he would have to flee again from a fate worse than death.
Monkey Fist shuddered violently as he thought of his fate, but he was interrupted when one of his monkey ninja minions had ran through the jungle like setting, screeching excitedly. Fist recognized the small brown primate dressed in ninja garb immediately, it was Louie, the one he had sent to look in on his old friends at the Yamanuchi School. Fist honestly didn't expect to find anything there, but any knowledge they might have on mystical monkey artifacts might be worth acquiring, and by the way Louie was carrying on, he must have found something quite important.
Louie jumped in front of his master and bowed respectfully before excitedly telling him the news he had heard. To most this would have just sounded like random yells and other monkey noises, but exposure to mystical monkey power seemed to give off the ability to better understand members of the animal kingdom.
Fist hung onto every word of Louie's story. "mmhmm, yes, I see…. So, why were they there? Prophesy you say?" Fist nodded and continued to listen, his lips curling into a smile that increased with deviousness with every bit of information that was revealed to him. "Oh, really? Now this is just too perfect! Mwa ha ha HAHAHAHA!" Loud and shrill monkey screams of laughter echoed through the night, a sure sign that an evil plot had been hatched in the monkey man's mind. All he need do now, was act.
Back at the school, Ron and Yori were heading back towards the boys dorm rooms. They walked side by side, though not touching. Yori silently cursed herself, soon the night would be over and she had nothing to show for it. Every circumstance had been working against her before she was ever able to show Ron-san how much she cared and desired him. Part of her wished to be as forward as Kim was, but another knew that doing that might just scare her Ron-san away.
As they approached Ron's door, Yori saw her final opportunity to get at Ron rapidly coming up. "R-Ron-san?" Yori looked up at Ron, a slight fear and hope shining in her eyes. "I wanted to say, I-I had a nice time tonight." Yori was blushing a beet red, she had been forced to hide her emotions since birth, doing this was going to take all of her courage.
"Hey, no big Yori. I'm just sorry that pile of snow had to fall on you when we got too close to that hot spring."
Yori giggled. "It is as you say, 'no damage' I was just happy to spend more time with you Ron-san"
The reached Ron's room, Ron turned to face Yori, his hand nervously scratching the back of his neck. "Yeah. It was fun. But we've both got an early morning, I guess this is goodnight then."
Ron reached for the sliding door to get into his room, and get some well-deserved rest, but Yori's hand grabbed his hand and stopped him from entering. "Wait, Ron-san. There's something I must say before you go."
Ron's normal clueless and goofy grin crossed his features. "Yeah Yori? What's up?"
Yori took his hand in hers, and held them up to her chest, her gaze never looking away from his. "I-I must tell you… t-that.." Yori was fidgeting and nervous, but watch a deep breath and a squeeze of his hand her resolve strengthened. "Ron-san. I love you"
Before he could respond in anyway Yori leapt onto Ron, wrapping her arms around his neck, and pressing her lips hard against his own in a deep kiss. At the moment their lips touched a large crash could be heard from a bit down the hall, but none one around seemed to hear it. Ron was taken aback, not exactly sure how to respond, and a bit distracted by the crash. Ron's hand fumbled with his door until he managed to slide it open.
Just as Ron was trying to break the kiss and step back into his room Yori pulled back with a look of shame on her face. She bowed low in respect, and Ron almost thought Yori was going to run away, at least until he noticed a movement out of the corner of his eye. Ron turned around and faced sensei, whom sat in the lotus positioning the center of Ron's room, waiting for their return.
Ron gave a quick bow, out of respect, though he wondered how he missed Sensei's silhouette through the paper-thin walls earlier. "Good evening students." Sensei said in his usual plain tone of voice. "I hope I am not interrupting anything."
Ron was about to make a quip, but Yori quickly answered for him. "Oh no sir, nothing at all. Though, might I ask, what are you doing here this late?"
Sensei stood up and began walking out of Ron's room. "I just wanted to inform you all that I be most honored if tomorrow you would join in my advanced grappling classes. I believe we could all learn something from each other."
Yori smiled happily, Ron was being praised by Sensei for all his hard work today, and maybe she'd get another opportunity to be alone with Ron, since apparently Miss Possible wasn't included in this announcement. But Yori's dreams were quickly shattered as Sensei began addressing the apparently empty hall.. "And I also extend this offer to you, Miss Possible."
Kim crept out of the shadows, silently beating herself up, for being noticed, and making that loud crash before, but mostly because she had let that little tart steal a kiss, if only she hadn't tripped over Rufus. Kim hid her pain though and bowed deeply to Sensei, "It would be my honor Sensei. Thank you for this opportunity."
Yori was obviously mad, especially after she realized why her time alone with Ron had gone so wrong 'She's the one who threw that snow! I'll bet she was spying on us the entire time. That… that…' she raised her voice in anger, not caring whose sleep she disturbed. "Sensei, I must protest! She has not earned the right to be taught by you. She should have to work her way up, just as everyone else has before her."
"Yori." Sensei spoke firmly, sounding madder that she raised her voice more than anything. "You must understand these are special circumstances. There are things that cannot wait to be discovered. So, all three of you will report for my instructions first thing tomorrow."
All three simply bowed in response. "Good. Now Stoppable-san, we will see you in the morning. Come girls, I shall escort you to your rooms." Kim and Yori felt no more need or desire to argue with sensei, so they followed him back to their rooms in silence. Ron was left alone, with only his thoughts and a pet naked mole rat who apparently already made it back to the room and was sound asleep. Ron had no trouble just hitting his pillow and going to be, with the promise that tomorrow would be a most interesting day.
Alright, another chapter done, and while it is technically Friday when I post this, I still say I got this one done on time :P
Next chapter, What's Monkey Fist's Evil plan? And what exactly will everyone learn at sensei's class tomorrow? I suppose you'll just have to wait and find out
On a more personal note, I hope everyone who reads this is able to do their part in the save KP-a-thon. I assume you who read this are fans of the show (why else would you read this? Oo ) So I hope everyone here can at least send an e-mail or two demanding that KP not be cancelled! Again, the site is www(dot)savekp(dot)com I for one have no desire to see Kim cancelled because of some stupid 65 episode ruling. Anyway, thanks for all of your support. And, thanks greatly to all who read and/or review.
Hiro