No notes before this chap, just the disclaimer: I don't own the characters, except for Loki, who I've made up solely for this story…

(I may use the 'B' word again, though)

Chapter 5

What have I done… What have I done? Ron's mind raced as his legs carried him away from the Rockwaller residence faster and faster.

Not sure of where he was going, Ron's gait ended up being a gentle jog. He looked around and realized he was travelling down the road towards the back side of Lake Wanna Weep.

Not many people went there, because it was overgrown with so much brush and prickly bushes. But if one braved a few scratches, snakes, and hidden holes that could break an ankle if you weren't careful, you would be rewarded with a spectacular view of the lake, and the lights of Middleton off in the distance.

The cliff had never been officially named, but a few years back in the 50's, a pair of teens had made a suicide pact, and jumped off the cliff into frigid winter water. Thus the un-official name had become "Lovers Leap". Yeah, it's a cliché name, but it stuck, and was still called that today.

Ron found himself sitting on the edge of the cliff, staring at the water about 100 feet below. The voice suddenly returned.

Now wasn't that fun? You felt the rush of adrenaline… the feeling of… power! Intoxicating… isn't it?

"No!" Ron screamed out loud, covering his ears again as if it would shut out the voice. He knew it wouldn't help. "We… YOU… can't… do this! I could have KILLED her!"

But you wanted her dead, didn't you? Did I misinterpret your thoughts… your… desires?

"Yes…" Ron said, almost a whisper. "I mean… NO. I mean… Ahhhhhh! I'm so confused! I did not, nor would I ever want to… take a life!"

But you nearly have. Who knows, we may have dealt her a deadly blow, and she will just suffer a little bit first. You would like that, wouldn't you?

"You just don't get it, do you? I AM NOT A KILLER!"

But you are, and you will do it again! That redhead is nothing but trouble, and you KNOW it!

"That was you…" Ron said with such deep malevolence, that it almost scared him. The dark feelings and anger he was feeling towards the voice almost scared him.

Of course it was me! I knew you didn't have the guts to tell here where to get off, so I did it for you! Don't you see, Mr. Stoppable… together, you and I, you and I alone… we could be feared! We could be… awesome… We could be, as you like to say, "The Big Dog"! Or in our case, "The Big Ferret".

Suddenly, without even thinking about it, Ron's legs crossed underneath himself, and he ended up in a lotus position. He rested his hands on his knees, looked out over the water, and slowly closed his eyes. He hadn't meditated for quite a while, and suddenly it just felt like the right thing to do.

Ron started to draw within himself…

What are you doing? The voice started to sound a little concerned. The black consciousness tried to follow Ron's thoughts. It tried to see where he was going in his mind…

Sudden clarity dawned on the voice. No… I couldn't have missed something like that… Could I?

The entity inside Ron's mind suddenly became aware of something else. It was old… ancient… and strong! Inside Ron's mind, the darkness started to feel something it had not felt in eons… It felt, fear!

A smile crossed Ron's lips as he knew what he should, and could do.

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Earlier:

Inside a stately old mansion, an old man was starting to become conscious as he lay on the hard stone floor. "How long have I been out?" He mumbled to himself, as he stood on shaky legs.

He shook his head, trying to clear the cobwebs, but instead, it caused him to grimace in pain. "Owww…"

Living alone for so long, he had made a bad habit of talking out loud to himself. This time was no different. "What… happened…? I remember answering the door to let Ronald in and… Oh No! I've got to call him, or someone… I just hope it's not too late. Now what was his red headed friend's name? Kim… Probable?"

He walked over to a desk, picked up a phone book and thumbed through. Finding the number he was looking for, he picked up the receiver and dialed.

"…Uhh, yes, Hello. Possible residence? I'm looking for your daughter… Kim, is it? …Yes, I realize it's a little late, but this could be a matter of life and death. …A different phone number? Yes, I have a pen ready…"

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Beep Beep Be Deep

Kim pulled the Kimmunicator out of her pocket as she watched the ambulance pull away with Bonnie inside. The paramedics said she had lost a lot of blood to internal bleeding, and she had a massive head injury.

The sound of the siren faded away as she answered the call. "Go Wade."

"Kim? I've got a Mr. Anthony North on the phone. He said he's looking for Ron, and it could be a matter of life and death."

"Can I talk to him?" Kim asked.

"Sure. I'll put him on audio. Go ahead Mr. North…"

"Oh, yes. Sorry. Ferret Girl? I mean… Kim Possible?" Kim cringed when he called her 'Ferret Girl'.

"Yes, Mr. North. How can I help you?"

"You're friend Ronald… I believe he is in serious trouble. He… may not be himself."

"I can understand that. I just witnessed him almost kill somebody. In fact, she might not make it. If you can tell me anything, please… I need to know."

"Would you like to meet somewhere?" Mr. North asked after a slight pause.

"Are you at your house?"

"Yes…"

"I'll be there in just a few minutes. See you soon." Kim heard Mr. North hang up his phone, and asked Wade if he was still connected.

"I heard Kim. You're SUV will be there shortly." Within just a few minutes the black SUV with Kim's monogram on the hood and spare tire pulled up in front of the Rockwaller residence. Kim jumped in and drove herself. She wasn't in the mood to just sit and ride.

After about 15 minutes of driving, she arrived at the North Mansion. Before she could even get out of the truck, Mr. North had stepped out of the front door, and was walking up to the passenger door.

"What can you…" Kim started to say when Mr. North put a hand up to stop her from talking.

"We don't have time for questions. I think I might know where your friend has gone. Head towards Lake Wanna Weep, and I'll tell you what has happened on the way."

As Kim drove, Anthony North told her the entire story from his first experience in the 50's to what had happened a day and a half ago. He finished just as the headlights came up on the Lake Wanna Weep sign. Kim was dumbfounded in silence.

"Keep going past the main entrance, and I'll show you where to turn." Kim kept driving, and Mr. North told her where to turn. It wasn't much more than a path than anything else. After the terrain got too rough even for the 4 wheel drive, they had to stop and get out.

"It's not much further. Watch your step… there's holes all over the place. Wouldn't want you to sprain an ankle."

After navigating more than a few prickly bushes, and almost twisting an ankle, the two stepped out of a small grove of trees, and saw a lone figure sitting on the edge of the cliff in a lotus position, illuminated by the full moon.

The two walked up to Ron, and Kim knelt by his side, placing a hand on his shoulder. Ron's eyes were tightly shut, and his face was grimacing and contorting as if he was thinking of something unpleasant.

"Ron…?" She said quietly.

He suddenly stood up, causing Kim to stand and stumble backwards. Mr. North caught her before she fell. Suddenly in front of their very eyes, a black form slowly appeared over Ron's entire body. It began to contort, and move, as if it was in pain or something.

"Stay back FG…" Mr. North said as he stepped between Ron and Kim. "Don't let it touch you."

"But that's RON! I want to help!" She said, almost wailing.

"You're friend is in a battle for his very life right now. I don't know how he's fighting it, but he is. It's something I couldn't do." He turned towards Kim. "I honestly don't think you could help him at this point."

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Inside Ron's mind:

A battle of epic proportions was being waged, and the battleground was Ron's mind. The ancient power of a mystical Monkey Sect was defending it's chosen one from an evil that it knew all too well.

The black entity was losing, but it did not want to leave its host. If it did, it would die. Suddenly in the midst of a mental battle that was so complicated words could not describe, the entity saw another option. With a surge of energy, it made Ron leap towards the last vessel it had occupied before Ron Stoppable.

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"Mr. North… LOOK OUT!" Before Kim could do anything, Ron had jerkily lunged at him, and bear hugged the man. The black thing that was covering Ron had moved off of him, and covered Anthony from head to toe. Ron slumped to the ground at his feet.

One thought went through Anthony North's mind before everything went black, "Dear God, no."

Kim quickly moved towards Ron to help him, but she was swatted away like a fly by the large meaty arm of Mr. North. He then spoke with a voice that was not his.

"Stay away from him… you little bitch!"

"It was you…" Kim said in a shocked voice.

"Yes… it was me!" The voice growled back at her.

Suddenly he slumped a little, and the voice was now Mr. North's. It sounded strained, and in much pain. "Kill me, Ronald. It's the only way."

Being mentally drained, Ron realized there was no way he could call up the Lotus Blade. But he understood immediately that the only way the entity would die is if it was either separated from the body it inhabited, or if the body it was in died.

Summoning all his strength, Ron stood, lowered his shoulder, and lunged into the mid-section of Mr. North, carrying him the few steps needed over the edge of the cliff.

Being in the befuddled state of mind that he was, Ron never contemplated the physics of what he was doing. He never once thought about the law of motion that said 'A body in motion will continue in motion'. He also went over the cliff, and heard Kim scream as he fell…

To be continued…

Sorry for the "literal" cliffy… But I need to keep y'all reading. At least those of you who ARE reading…