Wayne – Expect the whole Felix/Bonnie sidestory to get nearly as much focus as Ron's training at Yamanouchi! That's not to say that it's going to be all fun and games! Can you say "jumped?" And as for Tara, right now neither Bonnie nor Felix knows that she heard them that day…or at least she thinks.
BuckNC – Expect Ron to find out a shocking revelation this chapter! As for the Bonnie and Kim confrontation, here's a quick spoiler. When it happens, it won't be pretty and someone will end up in tears.
vendoban – Right now, it's undecided on how long I plan for the time it'll take for Ron's training. In fact, I'm thinking about showing Ron's training along with the building of the Felix/Bonnie relationship.
GargoyleSama – In fact I've never thought of it turning out the way it did until I finished the chapter! I just looked at it and said "What the hell? Let's go with it."
Chief316 – Didn't realize I had so many damn exclamation points! That's probably one of my main problems when writing. Relying too much on the spell checker. But I edited the last chapter a bit and it should be up right now!
DarkJackel – While the training begins in this chapter, the fallout is coming!
Mobius97 – I trying to keep everything going smoothly, without leaving any questions unanswered.
Zaratan – After seeing "Bonding," it's a bit hard to hate Bonnie, seeing how her home life is like. (You try having siblings who belittle you for the hell of it.) Like I said, Bonnie and Felix are going to have it tough in the upcoming chapters.
Chapter 5: Ron's Destiny! The Solo Kim Possible!
Mount Yamanouchi…
Oh how he had missed the rugged, snowy terrain! The trail that would lead to the Yamanouchi ninja training facility! He remembered the first time he went through this path. His clothes were nearly in rags as he almost collapsed. It was quite pathetic: Ron traveled around the world to stop foes such as Drakken and Killigan, and yet he couldn't even scale the mountain without becoming extremely tired! He wished that there were a helicopter to take them to the top! To avoid this harshness of traveling! After all, what kind of school would be hard to get to? But then again, The Yamanouchi School wasn't just an ordinary school! Besides, scaling Mount Yamanouchi built character! Besides, you know the old saying: "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger!"
This time around, scaling Mount Yamanouchi was a lot easier than he expected. However, after they had made it to the top, Ron was still out of breath. Just not as much as he was the first time around! One of the main things that he needed to work on was stamina, and snacking, playing games, and anything else that went with the way of the sloth did anything but help that attribute! How was he supposed to become better fit if he couldn't even scale up a mountain without breaking a sweat!
Ron looked over as he saw Yori. She had to climb the same obstacles he had to and yet she still remained perky! How the hell could she do all of that and stay so damn happy and calm? But then again, she probably had done this a million times already! Maybe after this training, the next time he scaled Mount Yamanouchi he'd remain as calm! Then again, maybe he wouldn't. Sometimes it pissed him off! Couldn't she at least show a hint of struggle climbing this mountain? But then again, it builds character! Or so they say…
Yori took a glance at Ron. While she kept a mask of perkiness on her face, she couldn't help but feel worried about him. Ever since he had arrived, he hasn't act like his usual self. In fact, she hasn't even heard one of his "American Style" jokes. She had read the emails she received from him. When he told her things weren't going so well back in Middleton, he wasn't kidding! What happened to the Ron Stoppable she had met the first time he came? What happened to the funny, yet goofy exchange student she had met? Did something that happened really change him that much? True, the offer for him to come back was always on the table. But she truly hoped that he would find whatever he was looking for at Yamanouchi! And hopefully, inside of this cold shell of his former self was the old Ron Stoppable. The one she had came to love.
As the two were near the entrance, Ron took in a deep breath. "This is it, no turning back!" He said to himself.
"Greetings, Stoppable-san," Ron was greeted by a wise voice! A voice that contained knowledge and wisdom! Standing at the entrance of the school was none other than Sensei.
"Master Sensei," Ron bowed. He had talked with Sensei often as he meditated back in Middleton, without anyone being around of course!
"We will talk first thing tomorrow! Yori will show you to your room! Inside, you will find food and your gi. Eat up and get some rest, as we will have a long day tomorrow!"
"Yes Master!" The blonde bowed in respect once more. He was ready to expect the most physically difficult days in his life, but he knew that in the end, it would be all worth it.
In Ron's Room
The room was just the way Ron remembered the room he was in the last time he was here. It was just a small traditional Japanese bedroom! No mattresses were present, of course, just a futon! On top of said means of comfort was his white Gi, folded neatly. And beside it was a bag with the label "Bueno Nacho Tokyo!" 'Yori must've done this for me.' He thought as he turned to the girl as he gave out a smile. "Thank you, Yori."
"It was my honor Stoppable-San." She cheerfully said. "Now you must eat and get some rest! Training will begin at four o'clock sharp!" This would be the part where he would say "Four in the afternoon? No problem!" His sense of humor kicking in! However, his response was anything but.
"Then I guess I should eat now and then head to bed." He simply said. Not going to take the schedule lightly! "What happens tomorrow morning will be tough for me, and I want to be fully prepared!"
Yori nodded, but couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed as Ron sat down on the floor and opened the bag that contained his food. As he reached inside, he pulled out a Chimerito! Not a Naco, but at least it was grande-sized. She wondered what happened in Middleton to make him the way he was now! With a sigh she went to leave his quarters. "I'll see you in the morning, Stoppable-San." She said, with a small hint of disappointment in her voice.
"Goodnight, Yori!" Ron said, as after she had closed the sliding door and left, Ron proceeded to eat what would appear to be his final meal from Bueno Nacho. Instead of eating the chimerito as fast and unorthodox as he usually would back in Middleton, Ron took his time as he ate the Mexican food in an orderly manner. He was going to enjoy this meal and make it last.
In Master Sensei's quarters
"Stoppable-San seems to be troubled!" Yori said to Sensei, kneeled down. "I am worry about him!"
"While it is true that Stoppable-San has a lot on his mind! I am confident that he will release the burden that he has! And soon, he will be ready to accept his destiny as the true holder of the Lotus Blade. Nevertheless, he must prepare for the challenges that lie ahead! That is why I must request this honor for you Yori."
"What is this honor, Master?"
"I request that you guide Stoppable-San in his training in mind and spirit! He has already proven himself that by resuming his training he is the true master of the Mystical Monkey Power and the true holder of the Lotus Blade, but he is not ready to accept this honor! He has the heart of a warrior but he has lost his way. We must help him find his balance and peace within his mind and spirit so that he may not lose it again!"
Yori nodded her head. "Yes Master. It will be my honor to guide Stoppable-San." Since seeing him, she had felt an unnerving cold aura around him. Something must have happen and this event must have had a lot to do with Kim, she felt!
The Next Morning! Ron's Room!
It was 3:38 as some of the students were already dressed, or at least in the process! However, there was one student who was already dressed as he was in his room.
Ron sat cross-legged with his eyes closed as he began to reflect on what has happened in his life. As his face lacked the slightest hint of emotion, he began to reflect on what happened the past few days. One day, he was a proud member of Team Possible. Originally it was Possible-Stoppable, but "Team Possible" had a better ring to it. At least that was what he was led to believe. He had doubts, but still, he decided to go along with it. Hey, after all it was Kim who did the fighting. He was just the support. Now, he was on his own. Without an identity, without a purpose! He then began to once again think about all he had to put up with since Middle School! The underestimation, the insulting, and the overall lack of respect from his peers! As the years gone by, Kim had become less and less of a friend she was back in Pre-K, but they were still best friends! There were times where he expected that she was even ashamed to know him and only stuck by him because no one else would! Expectations for him, if any, weren't that high! So basically, as he would once say, he "got nothing!" Basically, the ending of his friendship with Kim shouldn't have come as a shock, but as a matter of time. There was no "if," but "when." She was popular, he wasn't. It was only a matter of time until that fact caught up with them! But at least it could've ended in on a kinder note, instead of finding out that your so-called best friend didn't even want you to have as much success that'll place him in the popular group, the same group that she was in! Why couldn't she have just put her "I can do anything" attitude aside for once? Why couldn't she had just swallow her pride, and accepted him as an equal? It's not that he deserved to be the social outcast, the one nobody wants to be around with!
But that was over now! That part of his life has ended and from this day forward would be the start of an all-new chapter in the life of Ronald Dean Stoppable. From this day forward, he was finally starting off with a clean slate. From now on, if there were anyone that would be responsible for his failures, it would be him, as there was no one to hold him back or pin him down but himself! He managed to spar with Chippy a few times as well as work on the forms a bit. But of course, there was always room for improvement! Nevertheless, this was going to be a long day…
His thoughts went to the Yamanouchi School as he began to wonder. Would he be accepted here, or will it be like back home? Well there was Yori, and that's what it matters, right? If you have one good friend, then you must be doing something right! True, Yori was a good friend, but so was Kim. If his best friend since Pre-K could betray him like she did with no remorse, who's to say that a friend that he only knew for a week would have an easier time? Ron quickly discarded those thoughts. He was becoming paranoid again. But then again, paranoia did save him before. Just call it cautious thinking. Next came the thoughts of people who he could consider as friends…well most of them anyway. Felix was the one who he trusted the most! They were both alike, in most ways. There was Tara. She appeared to have like him ever since the first encounter with Gill. But then again, she wasn't exactly that supportive in the fact. More like less forward with him! So less forward that when he found out from Kim that she had a crush on him, Tara had found someone else. Maybe it was just that unfortunate twist of fate. Moving on to the one person who he trusted the least of the three, but at least more than he trusted Kim at this point: Bonnie. Felix told him that she really didn't hate him, but the only reason why she treated him the way she did was because of his association with Kim. In all honest opinion, as much as he respected and trusted Felix's judgment, Bonnie Rockwaller was full of shit and everyone who knew her would agree! As far as he was concerned, this was Ron Millionaire all over again. Seriously, when an evil villain who stole all of your money doesn't want someone around because that person's shallow, that's saying something! Of course, that villain was Drakken of course, but that was beside the point. This time, instead of his money, Bonnie was leeching off of his newfound hatred of Kim. When that dies down, he'd go back to being a loser to her again quicker than you can say "No big!" "Playing hard to get" his Jewish ass. Long story short: Ron trusted Bonnie as far as Wade could throw DNAmy, so as far as he was concerned she was on a short leash of trust!
His eyes opened as Ron began to rise from his seated position. He couldn't help but feel a bit of mystical energy. Up until recently he had tried to fight against the Mystical Monkey Power. Now he had begun to embrace it, despite having doubts! Would this power end up helping him or would it end up corrupting him? About a year ago he had to basically run away from Monkey Ninjas who kept on following him around! Contrary to popular school rumor, Ron Stoppable was not dense! He could see the writing on the wall! Strange things have been happening to him ever since he had gained the Mystical Monkey power, and that was only to stop Monkey Fist. Nevertheless, he would have to deal. Besides, he was well rested and began to think clearly. As he slid open the door, he felt that he could take on the world. Say farewell to the life of the Sloth, and hello to the life of a new and improved Ron. But first, he had to go Sensei's Quarters! He did say that they would talk first thing in the morning!
In Master Sensei's Quarters
The difference between Middleton High and the Yamanouchi school: For one thing, the classes at Middleton High were all boring except one: Home Economics, while at Yamanouchi you could never get bored otherwise you'd get a hard hitting wakeup call…literally! In Middleton High, there were cliques, groups, and the whole Social Hierarchy bullshit to deal with, while in Yamanouchi, the only way you were judged was by your Ninja Ability. Granted Ron may have had improved within the spare time he had to himself but he still had ways to go. Mystical Monkey power or not, months of training was hardly comparable to years of training. Ron was glad that he had his work boots on, well…white Tabi boots to be exact.
Of course, there was the last noticeable difference: The teachers! Back at Middleton, he had plenty of teachers who considered him to be a slacker! But then again, there wasn't any bad students, only bad teachers. And he didn't even need to mention Barkin! He was basically looking for an excuse to punish him all because of a funny look he gave him in the 9th grade! And he thought that Kim's dad had letting go issues! Well, the same could be said, in everyone else's point of view, about Ron's Monkey Issues. But here, there was only one teacher at Yamanouchi, and it was the man who was in front of him.
Right now Master Sensei was discussing with him that which concerned his training! At this point, Ron was ready to take everything that was thrown at him. Of course, he had his doubts, but as they said, "You live you learn!"
"This art is indeed very unique but is a very grueling and painful procedure! I hope you are able take it Stoppable-san. For if you manage to master this, you may be among the greatest fighters in the world." Sensei explained as Ron listened, intrigued. He figured that he would continue his training in the art of Tai Shing Pec Quar, but also he would learn a few more techniques from a different art. Kim always boasted about how she was "the girl who could do anything!" And people always speculated about how he was "the boy who might do something." Now this was that something and that time was now!
"Exactly how strong are they?" The blonde asked. "I mean don't get me wrong, I've seen how some villains fighting alongside my…" Ron paused for a second, wondering what he should call Kim now. "Lover" was definitely out of the question, let alone "friend." After all, he said it himself. They weren't even friends, let alone family. At least not anymore… It was then he settled on what he would refer to the redhead. He didn't even want to even think about her, but there was no use of backing out now. "My former partner, Kim." He said with bitterness in the mention of said name.
"Kim Possible?"
"Yes…" Ron nodded. Sensei could tell from the cold tone of his voice, he did not want to mention the teen hero.
"I sense much pain and frustration when you said that name." He explained. "It is not wise for one to fight with a heavy heart. This Kim Possible. Hirotaka has told me of her.
Ron blinked at the name. The guy who was exchanged for him! The same guy whom Bonnie wanted him to say hi for her! Kim had told him that she was his "number one girlfriend!" What he saw in her, he truly had no idea! But then again, maybe he could be a bit nicer to Bonnie. Even though that she hasn't done anything to deserve it. At least he could be the better man and be a friend.
Sensei continued, "Her fighting skills are very impressive, yet very flawed and sluggish."
Ron blinked at the statement made by his master. He's never even thought for one second about the efficiency of Kim's fighting style, let alone if it was flawed or not! He knew that she wasn't really a trained fighter, but then again, she "could do anything," right? To say that he was taken back from that statement would be an understatement. "Flawed? But we've taken on world-class villains all over the world! I've seen Kim out-combat even the most dangerous creps throughout the months! With all do respect Master, how could she have possibly done all of this if her fighting style is indeed flawed, let alone sluggish?" He couldn't believe what he was hearing!
"Stoppable-san, I've witnessed your fight against Fukushima not long ago, and I've heard of Hirotaka's spar with your former partner. I do not mean to make light of your accomplishments, but I should inform you now that any villain you have defeated is clearly not 'world-class.' The evil they have caused was nothing compared to which that I have witnessed throughout my years, and if either of you would've faced such, it would have easily overcame you both."
Ron's eyes were wide at this realization. After all this time, after all the missions he and Kim had gone on to stop them, all the villains they had taken down and stopped were anything but first-class. 'Even Monkey Fist?' Ron pondered. True, he did witness Kim managing to hold her own against him, but he never saw her actually beat him! In fact, wasn't she overwhelmed and kidnapped by his Monkey Ninjas as well? 'Probably not…' He figured. But the fact remained. All the villains such as Shego and the terrorist organization Worldwide Evil Empire (WEE) who Kim had fought were actually nothing more than 2nd-rate fighters. Who knew?
"Now Stoppable-San, we now must begin your training!"
Ron nodded, "Yes Master. But there's something that's been on my mind for a while."
"What is it young one?"
"About a year ago, my… former partner and I encountered Monkey Fist at the Middleton Space Center! We weren't alone. Fredrick, the space center's first primate astronaut, was supposed to go on a research mission in space, but Monkey Fist had other plans. This resulted in a showdown in space where we stopped him. But afterwards, something happened. For one reason or another, his Monkey Ninjas started following me around! No matter where I went, they were not too far behind! The next day, they were gone and were back on Monkey Fist's side. All I could wonder was why? Why would they follow someone who openly admits to having Monkey issues! I guess that it has something to do with the Mystical Monkey powers. Then again, I did hear Monkey Fist ranting about Fredrick leading him and the Monkey Ninjas to the stars, which would have led him to become unstoppable. But that flopped, needless to say. He said that he was told by…some… mystical monkey monk!"
The wise man closed his eyes as he pondered. "Then perhaps…the Prophecy is true…"
Ron blinked, "I beg your pardon?"
"I have heard of the same prophecy from the same monk! However, it appears that Monkey Fist had misheard him. He must have believed that the prophecy stated that, when a team of Monkey ninjas is lead to the stars, than the ultimate Monkey Master would be unstoppable! But in truth, the prophecy stated that the Ultimate Monkey Master would be Ron Stoppable!"
"SAY WHAT?" To say that Ron was in shock would be a total understatement. But it was now making sense. After the whole Space Station incident, the Monkey Ninjas followed him everywhere he went. Now he knew why. It was because they believed that he, Mr. "Monkeys are Evil," would be their master! Again, who knew?
"I realize this may be hard for you to take, but in due time, you will accept your destiny as the ultimate Monkey Master."
"So let me get this straight: The Monkey Ninjas…Monkey Ninjas who serve Monkey Fist…believe that me, Monkey Fist's sworn enemy and rival of the Mystical Monkey power, that I'm their Master?" Ron didn't know what to think of this! His fears of Monkey's might as well have been gone, even up to the point where he'd even be around them, but being their master? This was a bit too much.
"That is how I had first come to know about you, Stoppable-San. At first, I had my doubts about you, but after I had witness seeing you fight for honor, and retrieving the Lotus Blade! I was convinced that you were the chosen one."
At this point, Ron was speechless, not sure on what to feel! Honored that he actually had a purpose in life other than playing second fiddle to Kim Possible, or freaked out that, now and forever, he would have to deal with the possibility of a troupe of Monkey Ninjas being around him 24-7!
"We will discuss this later, Stoppable-San. Now we must begin your training!"
"Yes master!" Ron nodded, now prepared for today's training at hand.
Middleton Art Museum
Of all the people in Middleton, to say that Kim Possible wasn't a happy camper would be an understatement.
As a matter of fact, to say that she was pissed would've barely fit her mood as her emerald eyes were narrowed as she kneeled down on a metal structure, the darkened shadows made her invisible. But why was she angry was the question!
Before you say anything, it wasn't because of the departure of her former best friend! In fact, that was possibly the best thing that's ever happened to her in years, besides Josh Mankey of course! 99 of the time the only thing her former sidekick ever did right was to distract her opponents! Also, he often proved that he was more of a liability than an asset anyway! Now she wouldn't have to deal with the disgusting way he eats his food, his unjustified paranoia, amongst other things she had to put up with!
The little social leech was also an ingrate! She gave him the best seven years of his pathetic life and what thanks did she get in return? He turned his back on her! He betrayed her by leaving! Yeah, she did had a small bit of contribution to that event happening! So what if she ditched him? Unlike him, she did have other friends besides him! So what if she locked him in the closet at the Spirit Dance last year? She had just gotten a date with Josh and the last thing that she needed was for him to screw it up for her, like he did with just about everything else! Besides, like anyone would miss him anyway? And so what if she stabbed him in the back by getting his restaurant closed down, and by trying to pin it on that brunette bitch? For one, Bonnie already had the reputation for being the school head bitch, anyway, and even if she wouldn't do something as low as that, she deserved it anyway for all the shit she's done to her since middle school! The hell it was randomly selected, Bonnie tried to do whatever she could possibly do to ruin her chances of joining the cheer squad! Not only did it not embarrass her, as little Bon-Bon hoped it would, but it backfired on the bitch! Not only did she make the team but she had became squad captain!
Back to her point about the whole "Chez Ron" nonsense, so what if she destroyed whatever chance he had to finally becoming accepted by his peers! Just like him giving up his job at Bueno Nacho – There was no way in hell that someone like her was going to have a boss like him – he owed her anyway. After all, it was the least he could do for all the years she had to basically be the only one to actually give a damn about him and save his worthless ass all the time! She was on the top of the food chain, and he was on the very bottom! Besides it was for his own good anyway. Popularity was just not his thing! So no, he wasn't the reason why she was upset!
Kim continued to silently and swiftly move on as she then saw her target! The true reason why she was in the mood that she was currently in right now! The true reason why she was so angry at this moment:
She saw two men all dressed in black surround what appeared to be a priceless stone artifact. They probably thought that it was going to be easy! Especially since the security was obviously less than decent! But they didn't count on one thing: Her! Kim Possible…or more accurately a more pissed off Kim Possible!
She and Josh Mankey were finally having a good night together at a nice restaurant! It was supposed to be a perfect night! She had the perfect dress, the perfect shoes, the accessories, and of course perfect man! This was supposed to be a 2-month anniversary since they've been dating! It was going fine until the Kimmunicator went off. Wade had informed her of a break-in at the Middleton Museum, thus time for her to play the hero! As much as Josh insisted that she stayed, Kim knew that she was needed at the Museum and promised to come back as soon as possible! After changing out from her dress into her mission clothes, it was off to the museum! Because of those three idiots, she had to bail from her date! And now they were going to pay…in spades!
"Check it out!" One of them said with a smile on this face. He had a bit of a Brooklyn Accent as he then whistled down. "With dis' here rock, we've gonna hit the jackpot! Cha-ching!"
"Those blokes who were supposed to be guarding the joint spend a little too much watchin' the telly instead of makin' sure everything's guarded, Mate!" Another said, with an Australian accent. He appeared to be shorter than the first, but not by much. "I have to admit, this was just too easy?"
"Too easy, you say? I think not!" A cold voice said from above as the world-renowned teen hero jumped from above and landed in front of them.
The first masked man whistled down at the girl. "Speakin' of easy, how's 'bout yous go along with us takin' a night out on the town!' He attempted to flirt, but all that did was make the teen hero's eyes narrow!
"Dream on, Loser!" Kim scoffed. "Besides, I already have a boyfriend who's more man than either of you will ever be!"
"We're not askin' ya, Luv! We're tellin' ya!" The second informed as he took out what appeared to be a switchblade knife! "Now for starts, let's get rid of that top your wearin'!" This comment resulted in the redhead sighing.
"You know what?" She said, as a small smile came to her lips. "I think you're on to something…"
He raises an eyebrow. Despite it being a ski mask he was wearing, one could probably tell that the eyebrow was raised. Perhaps this girl was smart after all! First this was the perfect crime! Stealing the artifact, then selling it to the black market to make some cash! Now it appears that they'll have their own personal fuck toy as well, but not just any fuck toy! But the Kim Possible! Talk about a trophy girlfriend… "Really now…let's just say that we all just take the rock, then we go out somewhere an' party all night long?"
When Kim was close enough, she removed a glove from her hand as she then placed a now-bare finger under his mask. "How about…NO!" She answered as the thug suddenly felt a hard hit on the most sensitive part of the male anatomy, causing him to scream in a pitch so high that it'd make even the girls' choir jealous!
"You fucking bitch!" The first rushed after Kim, who had just removed her foot from his partner's crotch. Revenge was on his mind as he looked to tackle her down and pound her pretty face in. Unfortunately for him, his street-fighting style was no match for years of gymnastics and cheerleading as with a front flip, Kim landed a hard roundhouse to the man, knocking him down hard to the floor! Even if it did knock him out, she wasn't done yet. Not by a long shot…
Normally for Kim, knocking him down would've been enough as, after she took care of his partner, with her quick thinking as fast as her reflexes, she could call the guards and the authorities in no time. A perfect end to a perfect mission! But this time, Kim wanted to make them suffer! Make them feel her frustration!
The Brooklyn-Accented thug rolled onto his back as he attempted to recover, but with a hard stomp from his assailant, he soon saw the bottom of a black sneaker as it pressed hard against his face!
"Wanna know my day?" Kim asked in a pseudo-sweet voice.
"Like I care 'bout yer-AHHH!" He suddenly had a feeling of bones cracking, most noticeably at his nose.
"My day was going great! Not just great, but perfect! I mean, this guy that I've been seeing for a while? He's cute, charming, and a total Hottie! Things are just a little bit delicate between us right now and I want our relationship to eventually reach its next step! So anyway, today was our two-month anniversary since we've started dating! He took me out to this nice restaurant! It's one of the best restaurants in all of Middleton! So I picked out the perfect dress, done my hair, and everything!"
"Big freakin' Who-AHH! GOD!" The force of her foot on his face became greater as Kim gave a slight glare.
"No talkie until I'm done with my story!" She said, not even for once losing her cheery tone of voice! "Anyway, we were having a nice quiet evening! That night was going to be, just like our first date, perfect!" Her voice then began to grow darker. "But then, I had a call pulling me from what was possibly the best day in my life for something else! You two just had to decided that this is the day you had to try this crap!"
Her victim just continued to reflect on what was happening! He heard his partner coming to try to help him but all he got was flipped over and landed on his head! The weirdest thing was, Kim still had her foot on his face and if he didn't knew any better, the pressure was becoming greater and greater! Wasn't she Kim Possible? All around goody-goody teen hero who happened to be a cheerleader? What he'd expect from her, if they somehow managed to get caught, was to just be hauled off to jail, watching her talking with the authorities and saying her "No Big" catchphrase! Now it was as if some demented spirit of a dark avenger took over her body! However, he had good news and bad news at this point! The good news, Kim finally moved her foot from his face! The bad news…let's just say that he, or his head rather, now knew what a football and a soccer ball must feel at every game.
Kim looked down at her now bloodied sneaker! With a few small splatters of blood on the top near the toe! 'Well at least it wasn't my new high heels…' She figured as she looked at her victim. From that kick, at least his nose was now bleeding! "Aw look, you just soiled my shoe!" She cheerfully said, but somewhat in a mocking manner. "You know, this would've all been avoided if you hadn't ruin…my…ANNIVERSARY!" She said between kicks as she then gave one more kick for good measure! Her Kimness, like on rare occasions, was getting the better of her but those two deserved it! They deserved it for ruing her two-year anniversary! They deserved it for bringing her out here instead of being seated at a table in one of the most luxurious restaurants in Middleton in front of her boyfriend Josh Mankey! They deserved it for ruining her perfect day! She didn't know who to blame more: Them for doing the crime, or Wade for even giving her the mission in the first place!
10 Minutes Later! Outside the museum! After the Police had arrived!
A broken nose and a concussion! Those were the only serious injuries that were documented to the two would-be thieves as Officer Hobble looked around for anyone else who was here! He'd expect Kim to be here, but she wouldn't have possibly done this! Even with those freaks that she usually fought, she wouldn't go as far as the person who did this to the two. The masks were pulled off the thieves! One had blonde unruly hair and brown eyes, and the other had spiked brunette hair and green eyes. The blonde had to breathe through his mouth with his nose broken, as the brunette was dizzy! If Hobble would had looked behind him, he would've seen a certain teen hero running away from the scene as fast as she possibly could…
Speaking of Possible, Kim continued to think about the success of her mission! "Too Easy" weren't even words to accurately describe the outcome of the mission! Seriously? Who needs Ron Stoppable! Definitely not her! Kim Possible, Teen Hero! Where he was? Who knows? Who cares? Her thoughts were then interrupted by the familiar beep of her Kimminuicator!
'Damn it, now what?' With a groan, Kim took out the blue handheld device and answered it. On a screen was the familiar10-year old African-American boy who sat in front of his computer! "Now what Wade?" She asked.
"Kim, there's another robbery! This time at the museum of Science and History!" He briefed, which caused Kim to moan once more.
"Again?" She complained. "Wade, you know how much this-"
"I know how long you were looking forward to your day, but you said it yourself: Evil doesn't take breaks, and neither do you!"
Kim began to wish that she never even said those words! Now she would have to call Josh and end the date quickly! All because of another mission! Every time she even remotely began to know how it was like to be an ordinary teenage girl, another mission comes up! And it wasn't helping on her social life either! After all, Bonnie already tried to steal Josh from her once, who said that the bitch wouldn't try again! Honestly, she was already becoming sick of it all! After all, she wasn't getting anything for her work! Except for the hospital they were rebuilding in Upperton, which they were going to name after her in her honor! Not to mention the favors she often used for rides to her other missions! She had hoped to make it back to her car, change back into her dress, and finish the date! Now, it appeared to be impossible: Even for a Possible! She scoffed, "I'm not getting paid enough for this…"
A light bulb just lighted as Kim's eyes went wide! Perhaps it was time to turn her business of operation into a profit organization! If these missions were going to take away her time alone with Josh or anything else that mattered to her, she should at least gain something out of them instead of a few measly favors! She had thought of this option before, but decided against it, for fear of her image and reputation being affected! But now, she didn't care! If they wanted her to drop everything so she could help them with their own problems, they would have to pay! A smile formed on her face. "Wade?" She asked sweetly?
"What up, Kim?" He replied.
"How would you feel about having funding to upgrade your equipment?" Kim asked, ready to take Team Possible to a new direction. She could see the shocked expression of her Webmaster's face, but she believed…no, she knew that he'd see things her way…
Outside, Yamanouchi Training Grounds
Ron looked around as he began to feel a bit uneasy. There was class today was there? If so, why was it that he was the only one there? He stopped in his tracks as he then slapped a hand on his forehead. He couldn't believe it! It was his first day back at Yamanouchi and he already messed up! Talk about the new and improved Ron, this was more like the old Ron! On the other hand, maybe this was a part of a training exercise of disappearing. An exercise he had failed miserably. Or maybe he had forgotten that they actually had an off day!
Ron shook his head. If there were an off day, he'd be one of the first people to know. So where was everyone? Perhaps, maybe he was everyone. But then again, maybe this was already an exercise for him.
However, his suspicions would be proven to be right as a Maiougi (Japanese folding fan) was thrown at his back. Just when it was only inches away from hitting him, Ron hastily leaped out of the way as a sharp metal blade pierced through the granite ground. With the Mystical Monkey power kicking in, Ron managed to jump around a height of five feet! "The heck?" There was only one person he knew who held that weapon, but it was impossible! There's no way she couldn't- 'C'mon Stoppable, if Kim could lie and betray you for the past seven years, what makes you think she wouldn't?' Ron managed to land on his feet, ready to fight as he then heard a familiar giggle! "Are you trying to kill me?" He asked, irritated.
"I am glad you are prepared, Stoppable-San!" Yori chirped as she walked over to the Maiougi that pierced the ground. "A ninja must always be prepared for anything, even the most unexpected attacks."
"Another lesson, eh?" Ron stretched his arms, followed by the cracking of his neck. "So where are the other students?" He asked.
Yori then proceeded to pull the weapon from the ground, with a bit of an effort! "They're training below Mount Yamanouchi today!" She informed as she then discarded the weapon aside before getting into a fighting stance. "Now, let us see how far along you are in your training!"
Ron bowed before he got into his stance. "Fine, but I should warn you: I may had kept what happened the last time I was here a secret! But I didn't just sit on my thumbs either!"
'He is confident! Perhaps he will fall for it!' Yori smiled to herself, already having a plan! She knew that he was a great fighter, but he still had a long way to go. Thus she could use this to her advantage. "Very well, perhaps you'll do me the honor of accepting my challenge?"
"What challenge?" Ron asked, intrigued. Was this a challenge Yori was going to give him now, or was it a challenge he was given earlier and was either tricked into, or didn't know that he had accepted it!
"You and I will battle! If I take you down, we will focus on the burden you are carrying!" She said.
Ron already had an idea what she was going with this! And to say that he didn't want to talk about anything that happened to Middleton – Kim, school – would be an understatement. Ron may have been over it, but the pain was just too much to remember. "And what if I take you down?" He asked.
"I believe that your reward would be something that you cannot refuse, Stoppable-San!" She informed, which caused a small chuckle to come out from Ron as he smirked.
"Sorry Yori, Bueno Nacho bribes won't work on me." He informed. Maybe a few days ago they would. But now, he had already dealt with the fact that he wouldn't be around Bueno Nacho forever. And it was sometimes best to move on…
This wouldn't stop Yori from convincing Ron to accept her challenge. She was ready to agree to just about anything he would want for his victory…that is if he has his victory! Odds of that happening: Highly unlikely! "Very well…maybe there is…something else you have in mind?" She suggested with a smile.
"Well…there's one thing that I want from you…" Ron said, his grin becoming wider. He was finally going to get what he had always wanted since the first week he began his Ninja training, provided that he defeated Yori! Also, he also had a few new moves that he wanted to try on Yori, and neither of them were obnoxious nor like anything he did during his…ugh…distraction days as Kim Possible's "keep-saying-that-he's-your-partner-but-we-all-know-that-he's-just-a" sidekick! Despite his lack of experience being his biggest weakness, his determination to get the prize would be his biggest strength of all!
The challenge has been thrown! Ron vs. Yori in a battle in which the first one who gets knocked on the ground, loses! We already know what'll happen if Yori wins! But what if Ron wins? What will Ron get out of this with his victory? Also, next chapter it's back to school in Middleton with only less than two weeks until Summer vacation!
