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Resolutions
I.
Kim watched as Barkin shuffled papers in front of her. His face had lost the red vein popping look of earlier but he was still visibly upset when he set the papers done. Fixing Kim with a look he took a deep breath.
"Possible as you can tell I'm not happy with what I heard. I always figured having to give our school quarter back this conversation not you. Anything you want to say Possible?"
Kim watched Barkin trying to gauge his reaction to her next comment. "Frankly Mr. Barkin it's not of your business what I do in my personal life." She smiled at the anger she heard in her own voice.
Barkin eye twitched at that comment but he nodded once. "True Possible but ask yourself if Stoppable would be doing the same. If I remember he got his shielding you."
Kim winced at that comment. It was true that Ron was in the situation he was in because of her but still it wasn't her fault. "I didn't shoot that ray Mr. Barkin. Dr. Drakken is the one to blame for what's happening now."
"True Possible but regardless of responsibility Stoppable is still your friend. I never had to worry once about giving him this sort of talk concerning you. Why am I forced to do it when roles are reversed?"
"First Mr. Barkin I'm sick and tired of you accusations. It is my life and it's not of your business. Second Ron is my friend only. Nothing more."
Barkin stared back at Kim for a long while after that. Shifting uncomfortably Kim waited for him to break the silence.
"I guess your right Possible. I'm just sorry for you."
"What?"
"You're aware that I served in Vietnam right?"
"Yes. I fail to see what this has to do with anything."
"It does Possible. Trust me. Anyway did you know I had a girlfriend before I got shipped out?"
"No."
"Well I did. Nice pretty blond who I really liked. Actually more someone I was in love with but at the time I didn't realize it. Anyway I got her knocked up before I left. You know what I did Possible."
"Let me guess marry the girl?"
"No I left for war and didn't even write to her. I abandon her but I didn't forget. While fighting it helped to remember I had a child back home. Knowing that even if I died there I'd still have left a mark on the world was a comfort that can never be truly expressed in words. When I got back I looked up my old girlfriend. Guess what I found Possible."
"Let me guess the kid was dead." She smiled at herself thinking she had nailed him on this one. She'd already seen this story on T.V. and wouldn't fall for whatever Barkin was trying to do.
"No he was a healthy six month old baby when I found him. I felt pride looking at him but I realized also I'd never be able to hold him. You see his mother having found out what sort of person I was had gone and gotten married. A marine like me. Good man hated me first time he saw me. That man was that child's father. I just provided the DNA. To this day I regret that my role is only that. I've never even looked at another girl like I did her. I messed up a good thing there Possible. I don't think you want to go through the same thing."
"I'm sorry that you messed up your life but this isn't the same."
"If you say so Possible. You can go now. I'm not going to argue further with you on that." With that Barkin turned around in his chair facing the window in his office. He ignored her while Kim made her way out.
II.
Ron shivered as he pulled his coat around him tightly. It was a cold November afternoon in Middleton and most sane people were making their way indoor. Not like the bundled up teenage boy and the similarly bundled up rodent on his shoulder.
"Rufus I told you I'm all right ok." The boy looked over annoyed at the rodent.
For its part the rodent was too busy squeaking out comments to pay much attention at the boy's denial. Its red, blue and pink body moved with excited eagerness as it talked to its owner.
"Rufus it's not Kim fault ok. I can't blame her for not wanting a child that's not hers."
The boy cocked his head to the side as the rodent let lose another round of chatter. "I'm not such a loser that I'm going to force KP to do something she doesn't want. It is her choice and she already made it. Its fine though I still go you."
The rodent looked at its owner before running up the shoulder to his face. It reached out and gave him a quick hug before chattering more nonsense.
"Rufus you know she doesn't love me."
The rodent seemed to protest this comment but Ron just shook his head. "Come on this is KP we are talking about. When she wants something she goes for it. She asked out Josh remember. If she cared for me in anyway but as a friend she would have said so by now."
The rodent sat back on its hind legs looking like it was actually contemplating that last statement. It squeaked again for a short while.
"It doesn't matter if I love her buddy. I'm Ron the Loser remember? Kim is too good for me. She's got a bright happy life ahead and all I'd do is ruin it. I'm only the distraction after all. She's the hero." Tear started to flow down Ron face as he glumly stared up at the sky.
"It's the prince little buddy who gets the princess. I'm no prince but Kim is a princess if I ever seen one. All I'll ever be is the court jester. There to make her look better. That's all I have."
The little rodent reached out and started to lick its master face. This action had always brought a smile to its owner face. He would always complain about it tickling but in the end break down into uncontrollable laughter. Today it only brought more tears.
III.
Drakken blinked at his companion staring back at him from the other side of the table. He had to admit even for Shego she was looking a little greener then usual today.
"Shego?"
The woman continued to poke at her eggs. "Shego!" Drakken shout startled her out of her stupor as she looked up.
"What is it Dr. D?"
"You look down today. Anything wrong?" Drakken looked around nervously worried of what could possible take Shego down.
"Just a little sick today Dr. D. That's all. I think it's the dinner you made last nigh."
"Bite you tongue Shego. My roast was as tender as usual. I'm a genius after all."
"That's what I'm saying. What mad genius bent on world conquest cooks?"
"The ones who are really good. Now onto business. What is up for today?"
"You tinker around the lab the whole day while I read my magazines."
"Excellent!"
IV.
Anne sighed as she adjusted in her sit. The priest sitting in front of her was reading over the medical records she had managed to persuade Wade to send.
"I see that even though the child was created artificially it still involved the combination of an egg and a sperm. Is little Kimberly the mother?"
Anne nodded. "I see. How is Ronald holding up with the actually caring of the child?"
"Not well Father. Kim not being especially supportive at the moment."
"That's a shame. I still remembered the first time I met Ronald when little Kimberly dragged him to mass that day."
Anne smiled at the memory. It had been during the time before Kim had decided that Catholicism wasn't for her. Back then she had always been eager to go to church because it involved dressing up in her cute little dress. Ron wanting to know what all the excitement was about tagged along with her daughter. She had smiled watching him fidget through the entire affair.
"Well Anne I can already tell you the church had covered this during Vatican II. Under the super villain clause it is considered to be Kim and Ronald child. Is that all you wanted to know."
"Thanks father. It's good to know that." With a sigh Anne stood up to leave.
"By the way when will Kimberly be having that talk with me? I assume by now she'd want to talk to someone other then her parents about this. I did tell her my door was always open."
"I'm sure she'll be here soon. You know how stubborn kids are."
Anne left the office feeling worse for wear. She always suspected that Father Mike had felt somewhat responsible for Kim leaving the church. There was no reason for it but considering the priest it was a definite possibility. The man was harder on himself then he was on his flock after all. Ever failure of theirs was considered a failure of his in his mind. Bringing her up must be like reopening that old wound.
V.
Kim walked home in anger. Her usual companion on these journeys noticeably absent today.
'Why does everyone act like I'm the guilty party here? It's Drakken that's at fault.'
It wasn't like Kim didn't feel for Ron either. She was grateful that he had saved her from Drakken intended fate for her. She felt bad that he was going through it in her place but she couldn't be expected to change her life just because of this. It wasn't her fault that a crazy villain had decided to do something like this.
"It's not my child anyway!"
VI.
Monkey Fist examined his hand again. The simian like appendages were the most beautiful things he had ever seen. His body was a masterpiece designed to utilize both the mind of man and the natural strength of a monkey. He was truly the greatest creation of both man and God.
"Soon there shall only be one bearer of the Monkey Powers. The power itself will tolerate no pretender to the throne."
Reaching down he gripped the shield lying on the floor. Admiring the workmanship of the cold steel he smiled to himself. Lightly tracing the monkey emblazoned on the front and admiring the way the spear almost seemed to come to life he laughed to himself.
"Now I posses a power to rival the blade. Soon Stoppable I shall come looking for you. Then the true master will be decided."
Looking back his eyes traced across the wall bearing many pictures. Before him were images of predictions of time long passed and events yet to come. A man could spend a life time studying this. Monty intended to do just that.
VII.
Sensei suppressed a shudder as his eyes opened. Looking with dread he leaned over to the machine next to him. Turning it on he stared at the figures that popped up before him.
"It is as I feared. Yori!" Sensei call echoed through the building. A short time latter a young Japanese woman appeared.
"Yes Sensei?"
"Yori cancel that order for a boat. I just lost a lot of money on the stock market recently."
"As you wish sensei."
The old man sighed as he turned back. On-line trading had proven to be a mistake.
To be continued...
A/N: Well there you go. Another update. Story is progressing along and I still got a lot of homework due.
If there any artist reading this story I'd appreciate a picture for it. Just email me if your interested or personal message. I'd like to post if in my profile. A pregnant Ron is funny after all.
Anyway just like to take this time to mention a few things.
1. Heart and Mind is almost done. Still working on the last chapter. After that is done I plan to do a fusion between KP and Tenchi Muyo. All the KP characters will be placed in the roles in the Tenchi universe. Like all my fusions though it won't be an exact copy. Unique situations and all that.
2. The pairing in this may be K/R and it may not. That's all I'm saying and I make no promises either way. Though I think most of you already have your minds made up on what it will be.
3. Trust me I'm trying to avoid going with the predictable line about how much of a jerk Kim is. Both Ron and Kim will have their problems. She's just starting off as a jerk. She'll change. I think?
Well reviewer comments.
Uh oh: I don't think Ron can breastfeed even if he wants to. Then again who knows how good Drakken equipment is. As for moving away I'll say this. This is not going to be a story where Ron runs away. Too many of those as is.
Momike: You won't hate me if this turns out to be K/R. Anyway I only support K/R and R/B so that's all you'll get off me. I enjoy other stories though where it varies. I try to not be too predictable but certain things must happen after all.
Aero Tendo: Stayed tune. I'll answer some of those questions. Others I may not cover. We'll see.
Heh: But I like sleep!
Neccor: Got the material you mean. Probably used robots. He likes robots.
The Infernal: Isn't it already? I'm still debating on how to do it. Probably go the easy way though.
Pesterfield: Have Shego pregnant with Kim and Ron kid. That would be funny wouldn't it?
Conan98002: Probably bloated.
Happyendingsmaybe: Yep. Kim is acting like a guy. Got to feel bad for the girl though. I wouldn't be too happy if it happened to me.
A guy: Yep God's a wacky fellow.
A couple of cards short of a deck: Not Kim junior! It would break her parent's heart if she goes evil after all.
Anyway as always read and review.