A/N--Many of you have seen my user name change to Go-Colts. Why, you ask? Because THIS IS OUR YEAR. Stupid New England Patriots. Anyway, I just needed to say that to clear up the confusion. It will be Go-Colts starting August and until we lose.
It seems a lot of you like my first chapter, so I'll continue writing and make this the official sequel.
Now, I'm going to address you faithful reviewers.
Eckles--As always, you have reviewed quickly and constructively. You are indeed correct about experiment 0081 and Ron. How they're connected…well, you'll find out later. Thanks for your input as usual.
Kitsune--I shared the same worries as you when I started writing this, which is why I called it a "test chapter" in a way. I'm going to try and introduce JLU as smoothly as I can and, if necessary, I'll just write a description of all the major characters. However, I'm sure most of us know who Superman is, right? I mean, he's a household name.
DJ Rodriguez--As with Eckles, thanks for constantly reviewing and offering good input. While the formula strengthened Ron, Darkseid is, well, a god. Ron is way out of his league here--I'd put him at teenage Spider-man level. As for the threesome…well, writing lemon scenes isn't really my style.
Ron-sama, Ron Stop, Bratty Brina, KPR, hdragon--Thanks for the encouragement
bommor--Don't worry. It's a well-known fact I can't write a serious happy fic.
Aero Tendo--If Ron went pimp…well, he's not exactly Superman is he?
GargoyleSama--You just gave me an EXCELLENT idea, since it was Green Arrow who changed Superman's mind in continuity. I can't guarantee I'll put him in, but if I did there might still be a way to keep the JLU show canon. Thanks.
Jawelik--As with Eckles and DJ, thanks for your constant support since the beginning.
Riverfox237--I wrote the summary in a review of one of your fics, but I'll post it now for everyone's benefit.
The Day it Changed in a nutshell---SPOILERS:
Kim breaks Ron's heart, and Ron makes a deal with Drakken. He gets a super soldier formula tested on him, in a sense making him a little stronger than Captain America and with reflexes a little slower than Spider-man's. He stops Bonnie from committing suicide, and they find solace in each other's arms. At the end, Ron sort of forgives Kim.
Well, got that out of the way. Time for chapter 2!
Chapter 2
Sunday with Bonnie was an incredibly quiet day compared to their mall adventure just yesterday. Bonnie had wanted to go out again, to do something, but Ron insisted on staying home and doing…well, nothing.
"Ron, what's wrong?" Bonnie looked over at her boy with a worried expression. Something was obviously bothering him. When Ron didn't reply, Bonnie knew instantly what it was about. "You still have a lot of feelings for her, don't you?" Ron looked up in surprise. There was no point in lying to her.
"I, I guess I do, but it's so different now. You're my girlfriend, and I was—am perfectly happy with that. It's just that…why now, Bon?" She internally sighed. Things had been going so perfectly before Kim Possible came back into his—their lives. Now, everything became a huge mess.
"Ron," she started, tilting up his head with her hand, so that they looked into each other's eyes. "You know I love you more than anything…except maybe shopping. Well, shopping too, but it'd be close."
Ron smirked a little; she always had a way of cheering him up when they talked about such a confusing subject. "And you obviously know I ha—dislike Kim very much because of our past rivalry and, more importantly, what she did to you." He nodded, at least glad for her honesty. "So what I'm about to tell you now may be biased, but it's what I honestly believe. I think she's only come back now because number one, she sees you aren't a loser anymore and number two, she hates seeing you with me. Obviously, you've been having the same doubts."
"So you're sayi—" Bonnie interrupted him.
"Just understand that this is from my view, and I could be way off. Maybe she has changed, and if she has, I still want what's best for you. You can't always be torn in two; one day, you're going to have to make a decision, and it'll be yours and yours alone to make. I just hope you choose correctly." That's exactly why he liked this new Bonnie. She wasn't as selfish anymore and really didn't try to demean Kim when she wasn't here to defend herself. Above all, she comforted him. Now it was time to repay the debt.
"I'm sorry. Here I am, discussing another girl with you. You're my girlfriend," he said, staring into her eyes. "And I'm with you right now, so let's make the best of it."
Bonnie grinned, forgetting all about Kim. For now, Ron was hers and no one could take him away.
X.X
Darkseid was getting angrier by the minute. He had already sent three of his slaves to oblivion, and still the interdimensional rift had not been completed. He felt Steppenwolf approach him from the ominous shadows of his tower.
"I hope, for your sake, that you have good news for me, Steppenwolf." Even the hardened warrior feared Darkseid's merciless wrath.
"Lord Darkseid, the rift is now complete. Apokolips is set to warp to Dimension Xu-341."
"Excellent," he said, eyes flashing. If all went according to plan, the whole universe would be at his mercy. "Commence operation."
"Yes, master."
X.X
With the Watchtower set to be dismantled, all the members of the Justice League sat one last time on the space tower. In one day, it would be headed back to earth, back into the complete ownership of the billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne. Of course, the public didn't know that Mr. Wayne was actually Batman.
The common room was filled with chatting heroes, saying their good byes and laughing at memories of their heroics. "No, seriously, I saved the universe!" boasted Booster Gold, who was actually telling the truth. The group surrounding him cracked up.
"Just like the time you picked up Wonder Woman and Supergirl at once, right?" More laughter followed as Booster Gold could only laugh along with them. He'd sure as hell miss these guys.
The conversations seemed to cease when a very tired looking Superman walked through the doors to the common room.
"You can't be serious!" Green Arrow angrily yelled at Superman.
"What do you mean?"
"You know damn well what I mean. Do you think this will make things better? Do you think that, without a Justice League, the earth can survive another extraterrestrial attack? Do you know what we did last week! We saved the world! And you're going to throw that all away because why? It'll make you more popular?" He spit the last part out.
"The disbanding of the Justice League does not mean the end of truth and justice. You can still operate—"
"As individual agents, blah blah blah. You know, when you first started the league, I didn't really trust it—for the exact same reasons the rest of the world didn't trust it. I'm just a normal man—I can't dodge bullets or shoot lasers from my eyes, but at least I realized the world needs the Justice League, whether they like it or not!" The Green Arrow, alias Oliver Queen, was fuming now. He had half a mind to punch Superman, though he knew it'd hurt himself far more than it'd hurt the Man of Steel. Instead, he turned around and walked away, headed to his room to collect his things.
X.X
Deep in space, a large, fiery planet seemed to appear out of nowhere. It had, in fact, been warped in from another dimension and, unbeknownst to the citizens of this earth, marked the beginning of a war that would push good and evil to its limits.
"Kalibak," barked Darkseid, feeling the snips of satisfaction—for he did not feel happiness.
"Yes, father?" replied a plump, ogrish beast with onyx hair and fire-hardened skin. He carried a club that was his weapon of choice, and wanted nothing more than to make his dear father proud.
"Assemble an assault team of low level para-demons. Scout the planet for metahuman activity and do not make yourself known. We will show ourselves to the planet in due time." And it would be a dark day for a planet without a Superman.
X.X
In the middle of an unknown island, a white portal boomed open as Kalibak and his para-demon servants stepped out. A tad bit stronger than the casual human, para-demons wore armor and had wings that allowed them to fly. They were handy soldiers that were highly expendable.
Kalibak shut off the portal he had just opened with his 'boom tube,' a device capable of transporting matter nearly anywhere. Of course, it'd be wise to know where one was going, lest one boom himself into the depths of space.
"Set up base here!" Kalibak barked. "Today is the beginning of the end for this pitiful planet."
X.X
It was a perfect February day outside--the sun was shining, a light breeze, and the temperature was relatively warm. Two figures were jogging briskly outside and enjoying the rare day. They stopped when they reached Bonnie's house, one out of breath while the other was just breathing slightly harder than usual.
"I haven't run like this since…since cheerleading," the girl panted heavily. "How can you not even be tired?" The boy just shrugged. "Anyway, let's go in and get some drinks. Relax a little." The boy nodded his approval and followed her inside.
"So, you up for a movie tonight down in the basement?"
"Sounds good." The girl grinned, happy to just have his company. They had spent the whole day together--no interruptions from Kim 'Perfect.' She needed this Sunday to recharge before heading back to school.
"I miss these days…just you and me, no interruptions."
"Yea, I know what you mean."
"But I have you tonight, right?"
"Of course," he said, kissing her. As if on cue, there was a loud beeping from Ron's communicator. He gave an apologetic look before turning it on.
"What, Wade?"
"I just picked up an immense energy outburst in the middle of the Bermuda Triangle. I've never seen anything like it."
"Can't this wait until tomorrow?"
"No can do. Global Justice is asking for your help. And Kim's of course."
"Okay…so…"
"Your ride's outside."
"But I didn't hear--"
"Just go, Ron. They need you." He shut off the communicator and looked at Bonnie, who had an irritated look written across her face.
"Bonnie, I--"
"Just go!" she yelled angrily. She was starting to get fed up with all of this. The one night in two weeks where they actually got to spend time alone, and Kim ruined it again!
"I'm s--"
"Ronald Stoppable, I don't need your apologies! It's the same thing every single time! If you feel that Kim's more important, then just go back to her!" she was on the verge of tears as weeks of frustration came bearing down on her.
"No, it's not--" Ron was interrupted again.
"Are you going to go or not?" She was challenging him--she was making him choose. He put his head down and turned to the door. It might not have felt right, but he believed it to be the right thing. He slowly opened the door and stepped out. "AND DON'T BOTHER COMING BACK, RON!" the fuming Bonnie yelled as she slammed the door behind him. He knew she was crying, and every fiber in his body told him to go back. But he didn't.
X.X
In the middle of the Watchtower, a white portal boomed open. It had the exact same formation as the one Kalibak had used to beam himself to the other earth. A figure in a red suit wearing a metallic mask stepped out. He ignored the stares that every league member was giving him.
"Where's Superman?" Apparently after hearing the boom, Superman had thought there was trouble in the common room. He flew in to meet a familiar sight.
"Orion? What's the matter?"
"Darkseid." Superman's eyes flashed crimson. Few in the world had ever seen him in such an angry state.
"What is it this time?"
"He's given up on your planet, it seems."
"What?" Superman was disbelieving.
"Well, at least in this dimension. He used technology forbidden by the Source to boom himself into another dimension. He's going to enslave its earth in his quest to find the anti-life equation."
"What is New Genesis doing then? Why aren't you following him!"
"Because we can't, Kal-el. We cannot violate the rules the Source has set in place for us. It is against--"
"That obviously didn't stop Darkseid, did it? A whole universe is at his mercy now…"
"Hear me out. We cannot follow, but you can." He opened up his hand revealing a device that looked like a boom tube boomer. "You can take six heroes with you, but I cannot guarantee your return. You must leave immediately, while the rift is still fresh."
"And you're going to stand idly by while your fath…while Darkseid terrorizes another planet?"
"I'm sorry." He reopened the white portal and stepped into it. "Good luck." He was gone in an instant.
All the original leaguers assembled in the conference room, with the exception of Hawkgirl.
"Where's Shayera?" asked Superman.
"She's on a personal journey deep in space. She wouldn't tell us where she was going."
"Then there's only six of us. Who should we take as our seventh?"
"Supergirl's fine," piped up Flash.
"Too inexperienced."
"Huntress?"
"Unstable."
"Captain Atom?"
"After what happened with Cadmus? Give him a few months."
"I'll go," said a voice as the conference room doors opened. Oliver Green, the Green Arrow, stepped through.
"We--"
"Don't have time to argue," Batman finished. "Let him come. Ollie's experienced and has proven his loyalty. Besides, we're running out of time. We need to make one last stop to the Batcave before leaving." They all looked over at him with questioning looks. "Money."
X.X
The battle had been going incredibly well for Global Justice. Kim and Ron were tearing through the odd-looking monsters while the rest of Global Justice was getting the upper hand over the remaining. Kalibak had seen enough. He wasn't planning on a fight so soon and was incredibly unprepared.
"Fall back!" he roared at his minions and boomed open the white portal again. The para-demons retreated, and Kalibak gave one last look to the heroes before leaving.
X.X
Kim and Ron got their own private booth on the ride back to Middleton, courtesy of Global Justice. It was incredibly silent, until Kim couldn't take it anymore.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing." Kim rolled her eyes. Some things never changed.
"You haven't said more than three words on our way here, and you still aren't talking. Aren't we past the 'I'm not telling you about my life' stage?" Her features suddenly darkened. "Did I do something wrong? Because if I did, I'm really, really sorry and won't do it ag--"
"It's not you." Kim calmed down a little. "Well, not mainly about you." She stiffened again.
"What do you mean?" she asked cautiously.
"It's Bonnie. I, I think…she broke up with me." Kim felt a wave of satisfaction sweep through her. She felt slightly guilty, though, when she saw the look on Ron's face. 'He really likes her.'
'Wait a minute…did that bitch intentionally hurt Ron?'
"Why?"
"Well, I know it sounds silly, but I can really see it from her side. We…haven't been spending much time together because, well…"
"Because I came back into your life."
"Right, and it's been weighing down on her until…I guess she just exploded. She said I'd have to choose, but I had to go on this mission. Wade said it was urgent. Instead, we get a bunch of lunatics in Halloween costumes talking about destroying our world."
"I'm sorry." She meant it. However, a part of her wanted her to take advantage of situation. She couldn't though, not to Ron. "But Ron, I don't think Bonnie actually meant it. As a girl, I understand that we get kind of…impulsive at times. I mean, if you buy her flowers and show her a good time…well, I'm sure she'll forgive you."
"You think so?"
"I know so." She gave him her trademark smile that made him feel like he truly could do anything. 'If Ron and I do ever get back together, I want it to be because he truly wanted to…not because of something like this.'
X.X
The fiery pits of Apokolips burned mercilessly. Each slave toiled not just because they were forced to, but because they wanted to. To them, the man watching over them was their god. They saw the man's eyes flash--they always did when he felt emotion.
"So you have failed me again?"
"Father, I can go back…I'll--"
"Leave me, Kalibak." Kalibak looked like he was about to argue before putting his head down and sulking back.
"Steppenwolf! This is your mission now."
"Yes, master."
X.X
Six a.m. saw a groggy Ron leave the Global Justice jet. He quietly stalked into the house and, ignoring everything, collapsed on his bed in exhaustion. He closed his eyes and drifted off into a peaceful sleep before…Briiiiiing!
'Seven already?' he thought to himself as he used all his willpower to force himself up.
"Ron, honey, are you alright? Your father and I were worried sick last night."
"Yea, mom, I'm fine. I just got back an hour ago from our mission." There was a brief silence before his mom's worried voice replied through the door.
"Well, honey, I can call you in sick. I don't think you should have to--"
"It's okay, mom. I'll be fine." 'And I need to talk to Bonnie.'
"Well, alright dear. Just don't push yourself too hard."
He arrived at Bonnie's house at seven thirty seven after taking a quick shower and throwing on some clothes. However, Bonnie wasn't waiting outside this time. Sighing, he got out of his car and knocked on the front door. Bonnie's mother answered with a cup of coffee in her hands.
"Oh hi, Ronald."
"Hi, Mrs. Rockwaller. Is Bonnie here?"
"Um, didn't she tell you she was going to drive to school today?" she asked in surprise.
"Must have slipped my mind," Ron lied. "Thanks Mrs. Rockwaller!" Ron said, running back to his car.
X.X
"Uh, Dr. D., is experiment 0081 really the rat we experimented on? I mean, it could have been a mistake or something." Shego looked down at the unmoving rat.
"Unfortunately, yes, Shego," Drakken replied nervously.
"Well, what's wrong with it?"
"Its cells…they're dividing too fast for the body to handle."
"What are you trying to say?" He looked grimly over at her.
"The rat's dying of malignant cancer."
A/N--Uh-oh. That can't be good. Like I said though, this story can't be happy forever now, can it? It wouldn't be a true sequel to The Day it Changed without tragedy. :P