Nice to see that updating this story is becoming faster than I expected. But like most of my update streaks, they all must come to an end! Layman's terms: I'm going to try to update this story as soon as possible, but don't expect it to be on a daily basis! For that matter, don't expect it to be on a weekly basis!

gargoylesama – Interesting Theory on who I have Ron paired up with! However if I respond, I might spoil it a bit. To see if you're right or not, you're just gonna have to wait an see. BTW, love your "Redemption" series!

Brimmstone – Thanks. In this chapter, you won't be disappointed.


Chapter 1: Memories During A Flight Part 1: Confession of Love!

"At this time the use of cell phones and other electronic devices are allowed. The first of the three in-flight movies, Legally Blonde, will be shown momentarily. Thank you for your patience and thank you for choosing Continental Airlines, non-stop flight to Japan!"

The sound of the public audio was switched off following the announcement of the female flight attendant as Ron sat back in his mahogany leather seat, releasing a sigh. That was one of the few benefits those who are seated in first class enjoy. Much thanks had to go to his parents who let him use a small amount of the money he received from the royalty checks from Bueno Nacho, due to the Naco being a huge success. It was a wonder why the Naco didn't work out well in the Bueno Nacho in Go City!

The person who sat next to him appeared to be around his age, but much shorter. She had black hair done up in pigtails and was dressed causally in a white shirt and black cargo pants. Apparently her face was buried into a magazine, which Ron managed to get a glance at the cover. It featured an attractive male wearing nothing but a towel around his waist with the title being, printed in a red font, "Playgirl." Usually, Ron would've loudly expressed his disdain for something as did by exclaiming on how "sick and wrong" it was. However, he just scoffed and looked somewhere else. This was going to be a looooong flight.

"Something wrong?"

The former Team Possible member turned around to see the girl, who has set the magazine aside as he gave a slight glare. "What?"

"Aren't we in a happy mood!" She said sarcastically. "Look if you got a problem with the magazine, then tough shit!"

"I never said that I did!" Ron replied in a cold voice as his eyes narrowed.

"Your body language implied it!" She noted as Ron's arms were crossed, his lips were curled into a frown, and his eyes were narrowed into a glare. "I mean, what guy wouldn't get angry at a sight of a nude magazine targeted to girls for a change!"

"Hey, if you want to drool over pictures of guys posing and holding their dicks, go right ahead!" He shrugged. "I wouldn't even care if they were making out right now!"

"Okay then…" The girl opened up the magazine as she flipped through a few pages. After seeing a page that she liked, she decided to "show" them to her friend.

"…Get…the magazine…from my face." He warned. Having the displeasure of seeing a picture of an erection of another man.

"What's wrong…you don't like the pickie?" She taunted, as she was about to rub it on his face.

"I'm not going to ask you again! Get that damn magazine from my face!" He warned, with an ounce of anger.

"Whyyyyyyyyyyeeeee! It's a good maggie!" She teased as she then felt a yank as her magazine was now out of her hands. "Hey!"

Ron rolled up the magazine as he placed it between the wall and himself, "You'll get it back after we land. Be glad I didn't rip it to shreds!" He coldly informed. Much to his dismay, the girl stuck his tongue out at him as she reached into her pink Mew Mew Power backpack and pulled out another Playgirl magazine. She then gave him a look that read, 'There's a lot more where that came from!'

"Whatever…" He sighed as he began to wait for Legally Blonde to be shown. At least it'll take his mind off of things, when it began that is. Until then, he found himself thinking about the events that transpire to his departure.


Two Days Ago: Night of the Spirit Dance.

A sigh escaped though his lips as Ron sat down on the granite surface, legs crossed, and eyes closed in deep meditation! Missing yet another Spirit Dance. It wasn't exactly the end of the world for him! He's already made peace with the fact that the chances that a guy like him could even get a date for the Spirit Dance was slim to one! He already went through the list of people he thought would at least consider going with him to the Spirit Dance. Tara already had a date with the captain of the Basketball team, and Zita Flores, believe it or not, actually went with Malcolm Nevious! And Kim was, once again, going with Josh Mankey! So basically, he was the only guy without a date! What else was new? Fortunately, he wasn't trapped inside of the Janitor's closet like last year! So what was a social outcast like him supposed to do while everyone else had a good time?

At Middleton Park, Ron decided that now was the perfect time to continue his training that began at the Yamanouchi Ninja School! Since he was sworn to secrecy not to let anyone know about this secret Ninja Academy, he had to act as if nothing happened on that trip to Japan, or "Same old, Same old" as he said to his friends. He was beginning to fully embrace the Mystical Monkey Power he had received long ago!

His only company at this time: Rufus, his trusted naked mole rat companion! His best non-human friend! He was more like a brother to him! Ron and Rufus have been though thick and thin! Rufus was considered to be the world's best-kept secret! People, well some of them at least, believed that Ron and Lord Monkey Fist, formerly Lord Montgomery Fiske, were the only ones exposed to the Mystical Monkey Power, not realizing that Rufus, who was in Ron's pants pocket at the time of exposure, also contained such power!

And finally there was Chippy! A monkey ninja he had happened to befriended during picture day, first believing that Kim, due to a mystical amulet, transformed into the monkey he accompanied! Imagine his surprise when he found out that the Monkey appearance of Kim, due to the possession of said amulet, and Chippy was not one of the same. He should've known something was odd when Chippy wore the dress Nana made for Kim, who flat out refused to wear the dress. However, despite managing to overcome his Monkey issues, Ron and Chipy had to keep their interactions a secret! After all, he was supposed to be the boy who was afraid of monkeys, and who would expect a monkey-phobic sidekick to know anything about a secret Ninja School based on Tai Shing Pec Quar, a.k.a Monkey Kung-Fu? At least when it came to training, Ron had a sparring partner!

The freckled-faced blondes eyes opened, breaking out from his state of meditation as he got to his feet. "Okay Chippy it's time to train!" He exclaimed as the monkey chattered in excitement! However, this excitement would be put on hold as a sound of sobbing could be heard.

"Chippy, hide!" Ron ordered as the monkey ninja quickly hid in the trees. With him out of sight, Ron went to follow the source of sadness and sorrow. Much to his surprise... "K…P?"

Kim was seated on the bench as tears poured from her eyes down to the sides of her cheeks. "H-how could he…" She asked, choking up in tears. What she didn't notice was a pair of arms that was now wrapped around her.

"It's okay Kim…" Ron said, with care and concern in his voice. "I'm here…"

"Oh Ron…" Kim now leaned her head into his chest. "How could he…how could Josh do this to me?" She asked.

"What happened at the dance?" Ron asked. Date or no date, he now wished that he had gone to the Spirit Dance. "What did Mankey do to you?"

"Josh said that he loved me, and then he asked to be excused! Then you know it, Bonnie has her slimy arms around them, and they made out as if I wasn't even there!"

"Bon-Bon?" Ron sighed. Would this rivalry ever end, he wondered? Just what the hell did Kim ever do to Bonnie to make her hate her so much that she'd do whatever possible to make her life miserable? What did Kim ever do to deserve having her heartbroken? This wasn't doing Ron any favors himself because every time Kim hurt, he'd hurt even more! That's what love would do to someone when seeing the one they love in so much pain, while feeling helpless, unable to protect them from that kind of pain! "Don't worry, you still got me KP!" He assured.

Kim looked up. "Really Ron?"

Ron nodded. "Kim…umm…can I be honest with you?" He asked. This was now the part where he began to get nervous. 'It's now or never…' He thought as he was going to do it! He was now going to ask her to be his girlfriend.

"Sure Ron…"

"Kim…er….KP….umm…What I just wanted to say was…" Ron desperately looked for the right words, as anxiety swept across his mind. 'What is she says no?' 'What if she laughs at me?' He thought of just about every worst-case scenario possible, but he decided to just go along with it. "Kim…if there was a perfect girl in the world…she wouldn't even came close to you! What I'm trying to say is…Kim Possible…I-I love you!" After those words were said, a long silence followed.

"Ron…" Kim started to say, as Ron feared for the worst. 'She was going to cry! I said that I loved her and now that she was going to cry…' However, the words that came from her mouth were words that he never thought he'd ever say. "…I love you, too!"

Hearing those four words from her mouth, it was now the happiest day of Ronald Dean Stoppable's life! Out of all the girls who he asked in school, there were only two girls he never considered asking. Bonnie, due to obvious reasons, and Kim of course! Finally, the 'social outcast' has gotten the girl, the most popular girl as a matter of fact, and as of now, he could now die a happy man!

Rufus, having seen the whole thing, scampered up to the two as it scaled up to the top of the bench! "Attaboy!" It squeaked as he gave a thumbs-up gesture!

"Ron…"

"Yes Kim…"

"Please stay with me…just for a while…" Kim leaned her head on Ron's chest, her flowing red hair rubbing onto the blue buttoned-up shirt. All the blonde could do was just hold her. His hands feeling the fabric of her white T-shirt with the touch! It was now just him and Kim, not just as best friends, now as boyfriend and girlfriend! There's only one word to describe this…

"Booyah!" He said, silently.


Present Day

Ron just sighed at the memory as he starred at the monitor that was in front of him, containing a map that showed how far they've gone during the flight. Meaning that one of the in flight movies hasn't started yet. For a moment, he actually believed that he and Kim were meant to be! For a moment, he actually believed that he and Kim were destined to be together! Funny how fate could be a cruel mistress, as what would follow the happiest day of his life, would be the exact opposite…


Next chapter, we'll find out what was the final nail on the coffin that not only destroys a 7-year friendship! But also makes Ron into the…well…person that he is today!