Ron eventually managed to shake off the news crews and get Bonnie to the ambulance. He was still rather scared as she was in an out of it. It's like she had lucid moments but wasn't fully aware. He sat by her side in the hospital for a couple of hours, anxious. The doctor eventually showed up and ran a few simple tests.

"Is she going to be ok Dr. Johnson? Permanent memory loss? Damage to her skull? Will she undergo effects of psychosis? Oh god" Ron held her hand to his chest after he was done babbling

The doctor chuckled a bit. "Ah, young love." He thought. Picturing how he was when his now wife got injured for the first time around him.

"Ms. Rockwaller will be fine Mr. Stoppable. She just needs some ice, rest, less activity for a few days, and to be watched over the next two days. It doesn't matter where."

"I'll watch her, I'd hate to see her waking up in a strange environment for no decent reason. I want her to feel safe." said Ron

"I will discharge her within the hour, but I'm also putting you on R&R tonight as well, it's starting to get late. You can't help her if you're too tired to function can you?" The doctor smiled as he left the room.

Ron looked in the mirror and saw the bags. He was right. He looked close to the living dead at this point. The mission had really taken it out of him.

Ron took a taxi to Bonnie's car and dropped her in the backseat. He was about to drive straight home then he heard her mumble clothes several times. "Bonnie, has to be unconscious in style." Ron smirked since it was adorable, then realized he would have to explain this to her family. He let out a groan and began driving towards Bonnie's place.

It was surprisingly humble. it was big, probably one of the biggest houses in middleton, but it wasn't obnoxious. Most people thought she lived in a mansion like a princess or something. Ron looked back at her and his nervousness subsided, when he saw her he felt as if anything was possible. He really needed to stop with these horrible jokes today.

Ron knocked on the door, Connie and Lonnie answered. They looked just like her, albeit slightly less attractive, taller, and with blonde and lighter brown hair. He tried explaining he needed to grab some clothes for her but they already started their routine. He didn't believe Kim when she said two people could be this horrible and disgusting, but they made Queen B Bonnie look like a kitten.

"We heard from the hospital." Lonnie said

"Poor Bonnie." Connie said, a smirk then crept onto both of their faces

"Too pathetic to be of any help."

"Too stupid to come up with a decent plan."

"Too ugly to keep Brick's attention."

"Always useless"

"Always pathetic."

"Always a loser." They said in unison. Then began laughing.

Ron's kind introductory smile quickly faded away. He actually couldn't believe two people this horrible could exist, especially when talking about an injured sibling. As their laughing continued he became livid. This was vile. He was about to light into them then heard a voice he swore he recognized.

Mrs. Rockwaller walked between her daughters and smiled. She placed her hands on both of their shoulders and gripped, tightly. Her curly hair and librarian glasses made her look rather non threatening.

"Are my wonderful daughters welcoming our guest into the house?" Mrs. Rockwaller said

Ron smiled as soon as he heard the undertones in her voice. Their faces were priceless.

"Yes mother." They looked at the ground and walked away.

Mrs. Rockwaller gave Ron a giant hug that made him smile. How could someone so full of love spawn those two?

"The only reason I didn't rush up to the hospital is because I heard you were bedside. She's been talking about you all month, she's never been this happy. How is my little pumpkin?" She said

"She's fine. Just a mild concussion. She just needs some rest and to be watched. Uh, can I..." Ron scratched, this is the first mildly serious relationship he's had, explaining this to her mother was downright uncomfortable "I just don't want to leave her side tonight."

"Ronald, I know you won't do anything to Bonnie. I was young once too you know, you can watch her at your place. She's had a tumble or two during her first few years of cheer practice." She had a smile on her face that never broke to show the sincerity in her words

"You rock Ms. R!" Ron couldn't resist the urge to bear hug her, joy overtook him.

Ms. Rockwaller sent him to grab Bonnie a couple of outfits. After he dashed up the stairs she said in a happy daze "My pumpkin is growing up."

The Dream

After changing Bonnie out of her mission clothes and showering himself he held her, then just crashed in bed. The doctor was right about him resting. It was the middle of the night now. After what he presumed was a few minutes he began to dream. He was sitting on a rock looking at a waterfall.

He didn't know why he was having this dream but he loved it, it was peaceful and serene. It even had the occasional bird chirp. He then saw the waterfall part and Sensei floating out. He didn't dream of Sensei much, and never in this setting, but whatevs.

"This is not a dream Stoppable-san" Sensei said, floating a bit closer to be on level with Ron.

Ron raised his eyebrows in confusion "whaaaa, that can't be right I remember falling asleep."

"More accurately, this is a dream, Yet we are real. Reality is only a perception of the mind."

"Alright, you're real," Ron instantly knew, he wouldn't have thought of something like that. He would spend the better part of the next 24 hours wrapping his head around that "but Sensei why….how are you in my dream?"

"The why is more important than the how Stoppable-san. Your mind is troubled. This is not good for the chosen one, and your training."

Ron sighed, Sensei was in his head so he couldn't be closer to anyone else. He may as well tell him. He looked down then said "I know this is probably ridiculous to a man as wise as you sensei, but I don't feel like much of a chosen one when I can't even protect my chosen one."

Sensei let out a full smile, the first Ron had seen in his recollection. "Do you think I was never a boy, that I've never loved?"

"NO, NO, I didn't mean that Sensei sir." Ron was panicking, trying to think of what to say to apologize for his offense

Sensei heartily chuckled "No need to worry Stoppable-San, I understand."

Ron wiped his brow, glad Sensei was joking.

"It is not a weakness to love. It is a strength. Harness it within yourself, and use it to drive you. A puddle does not become a river in a day. Allow the raindrops to flow, and you will grow." Sensei said, back to his normal stoic face

Ron rolled his eyes but perfectly understood, and bowed while remaining seated lotus style "I'm guessing you mean it will be my great honor to train to protect bonbon."

Sensei was proud, he understood the teachings he learned in Yamonouchi "Yes, in fact my being here means you have already surpassed greatly beyond a puddle."

Ron tilted his head "Uh, how?" He had been training several times a week since he left yamanouchi and didn't feel much different. He didn't get how anything had changed

"Stoppable-San, my ability to connect with you at this distance means your monkey power has grown. Be proud. When you first left you were but a faint whisper in the distance. This would not have been possible if not for your training."

Ron actually perked up a bit hearing that his training had progressed significantly, and meant something.

"You will soon wake. Your love for your "BonBon" will be your greatest strength."

Ron laughed at hearing his Sensei say her nickname. Then they fist pounded and made peace signs. Sensei really was a cool dude. "Nothing but love big S."

Sensei had a tiny grin, his student was drastically unaware, but he was already a large stream, with the potential of an ocean. Even surpassing him.

The Waking World

Bonnie had woken up a few minutes ago. Ron had laid his back against the wall with a pillow so he could cradle her. She was seated in his lap with her head nestled into his chest.

It was very early morning but there was just enough light to see his face. She was just looking at Ron and caressing his chest, lightly, as not to wake him. He looked so peaceful. She dare not move, she tried when she first woke up and he held her tighter against him subconsciously. The thought made her giddy, he can't let me go.

She was still piecing together the previous night. After she hit her head she didn't remember most of it. She remembered kissing him, she remembered some other people talking, a white room, then her house. She had no idea how she got here or even how she had changed into her nightgown, but it was perfect.

Bonnie stopped moving when she felt him stir, then felt him pull her and kiss the top of her head. She looked into his face as he opened his eyes and smiled.

"I'm sorry I couldn't protect you BonBon, I'll do better next time. If there is one. I never want you hurt in my presence again." Ron said

Bonnie noticed how distraught he was, and decided to clue him in.

"Ron, do you know why I decided to come with you?" Bonnie said

"To protect me?" He replied quickly, the answer was obvious. She was injured trying to protect him in the first place.

"Wrong." She flicked his forehead then stated "If you went alone, there's a chance you would fail. You don't care much about yourself. You won't let me get seriously hurt, so you won't fail if I'm there."

Ron saw the devilish smirk beginning to cross her face, she was right, but he wanted to tease her. "Hm, what makes you think I care more about you than I do about myself BonBon?"

"Because you care about me. If I didn't know any better I'd say you loved me." she rolled her eyes "It's so obvious."

Ron felt the pace of his heartbeat quicken, then his face went beet red. Bonnie knew she had won the argument, and nuzzled her nose into his. His face felt like a heat lamp.

"Ron, there is another reason I went. Maybe a slightly selfish reason."

Ron was curious, she usually didn't tread this lightly. "Uh huh, and that is?"

"I…always felt like you were hiding something, more accurately holding back. No one else has noticed most likely but you don't get to the top of the food chain being dumb and oblivious."

Ron was perplexed. "BonBon, what are you talking about? I give my all in everything I do. I'm just not good at a lot."

That stung for Bonnie, but she continued on. "Ron, every time a girl has fallen at cheer practice while you were a cheerleader, a mascot, or even watching in the stands has been caught, or at the very least fallen on you."

Ron brushed it off "It's no big, anyone would do that."

"Exactly, they would if they could, but you always do it. They never even so much as sprain an ankle."

Ron just shrugged. He didn't see it yet.

"Ron, what about how you always manage to avoid the henchmen and attacks from the likes of shego and find the self destruct option in the lair?" Bonnie stared at him, he has to see it.

"Again, no big. Kim usually does most of the work. I just run away. You're overthinking it."

"Kim was talking to Monique 2 years ago I think, I overheard. You held off her and Shego while they were under mind control and couldn't hold back….by yourself. You were running but I saw Shego and I've seen Kim all the time. That's not easy Ron." Bonnie saw him turn contemplative.

"That's….actually true BonBon, and strange."

Ron began to think back to the missions and times he did things he shouldn't have been able to given his level of skill at the time. Even Zorpox didn't make sense. Zorpox was just him, but evil. How did he build all that tech? He wasn't that smart. He remembered Fuzzy things Zorpox did, but it seemed like it was downright instinctual.

"Ronnie?"

His train of thought was broken, then he realized he had gone several minutes without speaking. She was showing genuine concern

"Sorry BonBon, just thinking."

"Why do you hold back?" Bonnie asked, maybe he knew. Or they could figure it out together.

"I don't know, I'm sorry..."

He looked depressed, he was mentally handicapping himself and he didn't understand why. Bonnie decided to take his mind off of it for now.

"So Ronnie, would you care to explain how I changed into my nightgown from my mission clothes?" His face grew paler by the second. "Did you use my concussion as an excuse to look at the body of your defenseless girlfriend?" She pouted

Ron tried stammering out an answer "Y-Your clothes were dirty I-I thought you wouldn't want…." He couldn't handle it, he fainted.

Bonnie died laughing, he was so easy to mess with. She was giving him a hard time but she knew whatever he did was in her best interest. He wouldn't hurt her. She kissed his cheek and he had a rather swift recovery time.

Ron frowned "Not funny Bonnie. I was terrified." he attempted to chastise her, but she broke into another fit of laughter when she looked at his serious expression.

Ron looked at her as she laughed, analyzed her practically. She was beautiful and this moment was perfect. It's what he lived for. He smiled as he thought to himself.

"Moments like this are what I need to become stronger to protect."

Personally I feel like this chapter is a bit short, but I'm setting up a few future things and didn't really feel like anything else I could think of fit into it.

I also wanted to say thank you for the ridiculous amount of love on the last chapter. This is now my most popular fic by a rather large margin which I was not expecting.