"The Kim/Ron relationship is probably one of the greatest testaments to true love in recent times. Friends who stuck together, for all their faults, through thick and thin. It is an unbreakable bond of trust and love."
"It also makes for great moments in smuff."
Jason just brings his hand up to his forehead, rubbing the temples, wincing slightly at the pain from his black eye. "What did we just talk about?"
"I am being serious!" Matt seemed quite indignant. "But besides smuff, Kim and Ron provide many great moments, with action and drama and comedy… it's endless!"
Jason actually grinned. "Well… good. Anyways, presenting the Best K/R story, let's welcome Bonnie Rockwaller!"
Bonnie smiles broadly as she walks onto the stage, her red gown shimmering brightly.
"I am so glad to be here, even though I SHOULD be presenting the final award of the night. Romance and drama are so essential to a great story, and these writers have greatly excelled in bringing that to the front here. When it comes to Kim and Ron… wait, what? I'm presenting the best Kim and Ron story? I can't believe those losers stuck me with this category. I'm going to have a long talk with my agent about this, can't even get me a decent award to present, sticking me with the loser award… what? I know I'm on the air, stop bugging me… fine, I'll get on with it. For the best story featuring those two losers…"
Nacho Boy and Dragon Lady, by MrDrP…
The new bride and groom were happily accepting congratulations. It had been a small ceremony, presided over none other than James Possible, who held a one-day Justice of the Peace license which allowed him to perform the marriage.
Kim and Ron circulated among their guests: Kim's parents; Jim and Tim and their girlfriends; Nancy from the lab; Ned, who was the new BN manager; the kids who worked in the restaurant; the Rentons and the Riegers. After a while, Kim approached Ron and took his hand. She then turned to their family and friends.
"I'd like to say something," Kim announced.
"It was right here, right in this spot, that my life changed. All because one rainy summer's night I had to work late and got hungry. I've been rude and mean to a lot of people over the years, as, well, oh, all of you know from first-hand experience …"
People laughed with Kim.
"… and I was no different that night. But for some reason I got lucky. Because this man," she said pointing at Ron, "was right there," she continued, indicating the counter in the Middleton Bueno Nacho, "and even then he knew what I needed to be happy." She paused, then deadpanned, "A chimerito combo with a large soda and a bueno toy!" When the laughter died down, Kim added affectionately, "And a whole lot of loving."
Kim then turned to Ron. "There have been times when I've wondered what life would have been like if we'd met sooner. If we'd known each other as kids. I bet it would have been fun. But, today we look to the future. And, so, while I didn't get to grow up with you, I can look forward to our growing old together."
Ron smiled at his wife, who, turning back to their guests, raised a Slurpster, "To growing old together!" Everyone enthusiastically joined in the toast.
The evening wore on, and people continued to enjoy themselves. Kim and Ron slipped away to his old office. She patted the breast pocket of his suit, into which earlier that day she'd slipped the toy he had given her the day she came to apologize. She looked into his eyes, recalling all that had happened since their first meeting. Softly, she asked, "So, Nacho Boy, think I could have a kiss?"
"My pleasure, Dragon Lady," he said before brushing her lips with his. He pulled back and grinned, then said, "My bad. I should have asked. Would you like me to grande size that?"
An electric smile spread across Kim Stoppable's face. "Please and thank you," she said, before she leaned in to pick up her order …
REUNION, by G-Go…
"Well the last six years haven't been so great for me either!" he argued back, "I didn't walk away because I stopped loving you, and the fact of the matter is, I never stopped loving you! Not one day in the last six years went by that I didn't think about you and how much I loved you, and wishing I could be with you but too afraid that if we were, then you'd get hurt!"
"Yeah?" She said, her voice rising, "Well I never stopped loving you either!"
"You got engaged!" he shouted.
"You faked your death!" she shouted back.
"Because you got engaged!"
"I was settling for less!"
Silence.
At some point Kim must have gotten her eyesight back because she pushed Ron over, pinned him to the floor, and kissed him fiercely."
The Lotus Bloom, by CaptainKodak1 and Rich Sirois…
"Uh, Ron we've got a problem" Kim mentioned. She started to back up and soon both of the teens were back to back standing over Shego. The drones encircled the three of them and prepared to close for the attack.
Kim felt Ron's back against hers. His warmth, his presence reassured her.
"Ron" she said.
"Yeah KP?"
"You mean everything to me." She murmured as the drones approached.
"Back at ch'a KP." Ron stated.
Kim felt at peace. If she were to die here and now, she would die at Ron's side.
Ron could feel Kim at his back. His heart had flown at her statement, and he had meant his reply. He was at peace as he settled his mind and pulled the full force of the Lotus
Blade forth. If he were going down, he would do it protecting Kim.
Kim felt the surge of power from Ron and somehow knew that Ron had called on the power of the Lotus Blade. She collected her thoughts and thought of Ron, the drones, the kiss at the prom. She felt a rush of power similar to the one she felt the night in the garage, yet many times more powerful. She glanced down at herself and realized that she was covered in a pale blue light. The same light she had seen cover Ron. She thought of needing a sword as she noticed the armed drones getting closer.
Kim felt movement at her neck and she glanced down. Her eyes grew wide as she watched her necklace change into a metallic liquid and flow down her arm. The liquid reached her right hand and started to form a short sword. It was similar to the Lotus Blade only shorter. The room started to fill with a brilliant blue light. The drones stopped approaching and actually stepped back. Shego's eyes grew wide as she saw the sword form in Kim's hand. Both of the teens were enveloped with the blue light.
Kim was wondering what was going on when she heard Ron say "KP?" Then she realized he had not said a thing but she had heard him in her mind. She spun the sword in the hand realizing that somehow she now knew how to use it like Ron could use the Lotus Blade. She felt all his training, all the work, his true gift in the use of the blade.
Ron felt the rush of power from Kim. He felt all of her love, all of her experience and all of her abilities. He made several kung-fu moves. It seemed that he now knew 16 styles of kung-fu, and he could do them as naturally as Kim did.
The Twists and Turns of Love, by Zaratan…
Ron took a bite of the roast, trying not to show how much he was struggling to chew it. He was awfully glad he had been able to whip up a gravy quickly to help soften it up.
"So… how is it?"
Ron swallowed quickly. "It's good KP."
She looked at him expectantly. "You're not just saying that?"
He shook his head quickly. "No, I mean it, it's good!" He took another bite, and winced as he felt one of his teeth shift on him while trying to chew."
Kim's face fell. "You don't like it."
Ron shook his head again. "No, it's just… it's the thought that counts!"
"Which is another way of saying it sucks!"
Ron took her hand in his before she could say anything more. "It could be better, yes, but you tried. Just… when we get married, how about I do the cooking, OK?"
Kim's face brightened at that. "When? You've thought about that?"
Ron almost choked as realization set in. "Well… I mean… I guess I have… I mean… I just can't see you not in my life, you know?"
Kim smiled as she leaned in closer to him. "I know what you mean!"
The sound of the back door opening and her mother's voice interrupted their moment. "Kimmie, we're home early, and… KIMBERLY ANNE POSSIBLE, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO MY KITCHEN?"
Kim just dropped her head to the table, planting her forehead squarely on the wood. "Oh crap!"
"And the winner is…"
The Lotus Bloom, by CaptainKodak1 and Rich Sirois!"
CaptainKodak rises to the podium again, a broad smile on his face.
"Thank you Bonnie. I am sure you are so pleased to see them dating now. I would also like to thank all of you who voted 'The Bloom' to be the best K/R story. Rich and I tried very hard to show just how much Kim and Ron needed to be together. They are true soul mates. Each completes and supports the other. We tried to show throughout the story just how much Kim and Ron could grow together. That the bond of love that they have is so special, so unique, that it would change their lives and the lives of those around them. Rich and I thank each of you for reading and supporting this story and for supporting Kim and Ron and the bond of love that they have. Thank you."
Matt was sobbing quietly, with Jason patting him on the back. "What's wrong Matt?"
Matt just sniffles. "That was just so beautiful man!"
Jason looks out over the audience briefly before turning back to Matt. "Sure… it was touching, but I don't think…"
"So Bonnie, what do you think of sensitive guys?"
Bonnie's eyes widen in shock as she heads back stage. "Umm… EWWW!"
Matt just looks over at Jason, grinning profusely. "I think I could wear her down."
Jason just groaned. "Whatever you say Matt. Now, please welcome with me… Christy Carlson Romano, with Could It Be!"
I Know we've been friends forever
But now I think I'm feeling something totally new
and after all this time I've opened up my eyes
now I see you we're always with me
could it be you and I
never imagined
could it be suddenly Im fallin' for you (I am fallin')
could it be you were right here beside me and I never knew
could it be that its true, That it's you (Could it be)
and It's you and it's you
It's kinda funny you were always near
but who would ever thought that we'd end up here
and everytime I needed you youve been there for me
so now it's clear I've been waiting for you
could it be you and I
never imagined
could it be suddenly Im fallin' for you (I am fallin')
could it be you were right here beside me and I never knew
could it be that it's true, That it's you (Could it be)
and It's you and it's you
cause today is the start of the rest of our lives
I can see it in your eyes
and it's real and its true
and It's just me and you
could it be, that it's true, that it's you
could it be you and I
never imagined
could it be suddenly Im fallin' for you (I am fallin')
could it be you were right here beside me and I never knew
could it be that its true, That it's you (Could it be)
and It's you and it's you